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make for righteousuoss , social order , commercial morality , aud genial charity , in this land , were deeply indebted to the Order ; and the bearing and attitude of all true citizens to tho Craft Bhould bo those of gratitude and respect , ami their own best interest should over prompt them to strengthen her chords and lengtheu her stakes : —
The friends thou hast , and their adoption tried , Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel . At the close of the service au offertory waa takeD , iu aid of the
East Lancashire Systematic Masonio Educational and Bouevolont Institution . On leaving the church the procesnion wns re-formed , aud returned by way of Hudderafield-road , Bottom o'th Moor , Yorkshire-street , and Clegg-street , to the Masonio Hall .
A moat interesting and unique ceremouy took place ou Wednesday , 21 st inst ., in connection with the Lodge of Friendship , at the Masonic Hall , the occasion being to celebrate the Centenary of the Lodge , which haa had an uninterrupted course since the 22 nd of August 1789 , the warraut for the formation of the Lodge bearing
that date . About 70 members and visitors attended . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Greaves W . M ., J . Braddock S . W ., B . C . Mattinson I . P . M ., Abram Clegg J . W ., J . 0 . Jolly , M . A ., Chaplain , C . Watson P . M . Treasurer , Johu Buckley P . M . S . D ., Ralph Holden J . D ., H . L . Hollingworth D . C ., T . Bailey Secretary , and the
rest of the Officers . The visitors iuoluded the names of Bros . J . H . Sillitoe P . P . J . G . W ., J . Chadwick P . G . Secretary , W . Bagnall P . M ., and the W . M . ' a of the other Oldham and neighbouring Lodges . The Lodge being opened in the usual manner , Bro . Greaves called upon Bro . Jelly to read a History of the Lodge from the time of formation
to the presont , compiled by Bro . Jelly , from tbe minute books . After the reading of this interesting record the W . M . called upon Brother Chadwick , Provincial Grand Secretary , to present to the Lodge the centenary warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England . Part of the warrant grants the privilege to membera of the Friendship Lodge ,
BO long aa they remain so , to wear a centenary jewel when meeting for Masonic purposes—a privilege whioh , no doubt , will be highly prized and appreciated amongst members . Bro . Chadwick , in making the presentation said : Aa a preface , I may say that you might have obtained the services of brethren higher iu rank than I for
BO interesting a duty , but I will say this , brethren , none more earnest or more desirous of fulfilling the duties required of me . I congratulate tho Friendship Lodge on possessing such a history as that just given by our good Bro . Jelly , and on its stability and prosperity , and I rejoice to visit it to-day , and present to you , my dear
friends and brethren , the centenary warrant granted by the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The aspirations of the Provincial Grand Lodge , of which I am its humble exponent , are that all the brethren under its jurisdiction—especially you of this Friendship Lodge , 277--may be worthy of the obligations they have
severally taken , may work in love and nmty , and may be in the future , as in the past , a contented , prosperous , and harmonious community of Freemasons , tho pride of our estimable and worthy chief Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie , and the envy of . the world outside the mystio circle . I desire , W . M . and brethren , in presenting this centenary
warrant , to declare to you the progress the Craft has mado in this Province of Lancashire since its institution , but especially since this Lodgo waa conseorated , 22 nd August 1789 . Tho number then was 554 , aud now it is 277 . Bro . Edward Entwistle waa our first P . G . M ., appointed in 1734 , with three Lodges undor his jurisdiction . In
1789 Bro . John Allen was P . G . M ., with 22 Lodges , and thoro wore also 13 others under Athol Constitution , called Antients . Bro . F . D . Astley was P . G . M . at the Union , in 1813 , with 57 Lodges under his jurisdiction . Division of Lancashire , 1826 , Bro . Lo Gendre N . Starkie appointed P . G . M . of E . D ., with 41 Lodges ( the number of
members I have no meana of ascertaining ) . Col . Starkie appointed P . G . M . in 1870 , with 74 Lodges and 3400 members . Now , in 1889 , we havo 100 Lodges and upwards of 4400 members . This is a record , I venture to say , not surpassed by any Province I wonld , before concluding , remind you of tho charges that
every true Mason should keep , for our grand Craft is a science worthy to be kept and engraven npon the heart of every true Mason . It is a virtuous science , for it teacheth man to speak and write truly , and to discern truth from falsehood . I might , before sitting down , congratulate the Lodges meeting in this hall on their efficiency ,
and the prudence with which they are usually governed . I shonld much like to see all the Lodges in our towns housed in a control hall , actuated and animated by one spirit , the spirit of harmony and brotherly love . This , I am positive , would be most conducive to their prosperity , as well aa Masonio harmony . Anothor
presentation to the Lodge , by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , was a gold centenary jewel , to be worn by the W . M . for the time being , and given by one of the members of the Lodge , who , aa Bro . Greaves said , on accepting it , " had , with his usual accustomed modesty , prohibited his name being disclosed . " The most agreeable presentations of
the evening were then made to Bro . Hollingworth , on behalf of the members of the Lodge , who had subscribed a very haudsomo sum of money in order to show their aiucere appreciation of his long and valuable services to tho Friendship Lodge in particular , and for tho good of Masonry in general . The first was a largo photograph of
himself in Masonio regalia , beautifully mounted aud framed—a credit alike to the committoo aud tho artist . Tho next waa a Past Master ' s jewel arid an address on vellum , containing the namea of the Officers and members of the Lodge . Tho subscription for these presents wa 3 most heartily takou up—overy
member of the Lodge , without exception , subscribed—and , indeed , it was with difficulty confined to tho members of the Friendship , Brother Hollingworth being so highly esteemed outside In acknowledging these presentations , Bro . Hollingworth apoko iu brief but very feeling
terms his great thanks . He alluded to the great loss sustained by tbe Lodgo during tho last twelve months iu the death of three of the oldest and most worthy Masona the Lodge had ever received into its ranks . A silver cruet was theu presented to Bro , Hollingworth for
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his good lady . Iu acknowledgment , Bro . Uollingworth sail that he was glad they had rrmimbere I the hidies , as they had s / ot ho i upreasiou that Masons wero a very selfish Order , keeping all thrupleasures to themselves ; but this present would , to som ) extent , dispel that notion . Bn > . Brearley next presented to the W . M ., on behalf of tho Lodge , a f » o simile portrait of tho one given to Uruthtr
Hollingworth . The ceremony now beiug over , the bivthrKU adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast waa provided . The usual L ^ y ^ l and Masonic tnas ' s wore proposed aud responded to . Great credit is duo to tho singing brethren for the manner in which thoy lent their share to the evening's entertainment . The celebration of the Centenary of the Friendphip Loils » e will be remembered a long time by those who were present ou the occasion .
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 .
AN excursion to Dovedale took place ou Tuesday , the 20 . h inst ., under the auspices of tho above Lodge . The outing was not confined to the Fraternity , but was joinel in by ladies and non-Masons . At 95 the party , numbering fifty . ino , left Stafford station in saloon carriages attached to the ordinary Great Northern train , the destination being Dovedale . On arriving at Ash bourn a large section
of the party visited the beautiful church of St . Odwald , which haa been not inappropriately termed tho " Cathedral of the Peak . " After an excellent luncheon , provided at that good old-fashioned hostelry the Green Man , the visitors were conveyed in btakes to the picturesque village of Ham . Here a halt was made to view an
exquisitely-designed cross of the richest decorated Gothic architecture . The " liviug present" was in the minds of most , and a , walk up tho famous dale was participated in by a majority of tha visitors . The weather was unfortunately cold and damp , and { QW . got any further than " Reynard's Cave , " situate about a mile aud
a-half from the entrance to the dale . The walk and the acen ^ rjf were much enjoyed . After a short but pleasant interlude at tt \ o Izaak Walton Hotel , the party returned by a different route to Ashbourn , where dinner was sorved at the Green Man , Bro . MouBley W . M , presiding , and the vice-ohairs being occupied by Bros . F
Taylor S . W . and E . W . Taylor J . W . Before starting to regain the train , Bro . H . Woodhoase P . M . proposed a vote of thanks to the Committee for the efforts whioh they had put forth to make the trip a success . Bro . J . Mottram seconded the vote , which was cordially
passed , and Bro . T . Masters Secretary briefly replied . The return journey was safely made , nothing with the exception of the indif . ferent weather having ooourred to interfere with the perfeot enjoy , ment of the excursion .
OBEDIENCE LODGE , No . 1753
rilHE annual installation was held on the 24 th inst ., at the White J- Hart Hotel , Okehampton , when Bro . S . Slowman was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , Brother Gregory acting aa installing Master . The following officers were appointed by the W . M .: —¦ Bros . J . Ncwcombe I . P . M ., J . Reddaway S . W ., J . Wounacott J . W .,
Burd Treasurer , J . C . Pierce Secretary , VV . Manuell S . D ., W . Rowe J . D ., W . Powell I . G ., W . Yeo Organist . Bro . W . Burd was elected representative on the Committee of Petitions . The brothren after , wards dined together at tho White Hart Hotol , Host Leake catering in hia usual excellent style .
ROBINSON LODGE , No . 204 G
ON Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., a number of members of this Lodge , togother with many other Masonic friends , assembled ut the garden of Bro . 11 . McVicar , College Road , whero it wa 3 intended to hold a garden party , but tho weather proved unpropitious , and the party subsequently ropaired to the Mitre Hotel , where they partook of a cold collation , at tho invitation of Bro . McVicar . Tho Mayor
( A . Speucer , Esq . ) presided , and proposed the health of Mr . and Mrs . Mo Vicar . Bro . McVicar responded in suitable terms , and afterwards the Worshipful Master ( Bro . J . B . Groom ) proposed the health cf the Mayor , tho toast being felicitously acknowledged by hia Worship . Au extremely pleasant afternoon was spent .
Tbo splendid Carrara marble bast of the founder of Trowbridge Town Hall has just bad a handsome brass plate placed beneath it , encircled by a floriated border , with Masonic emblems above it . Tho words explain tbe gift : —¦
"Presented to Bro . Wm . Roger Brown S . W ., by tho Freemasons of Lodge Concord , No . 632 ( Trowbridge ) , in recognition of his noblegift of this buildiug to the town . Unveiled I 4 tU June 1889 , by H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany . "
The historic walls of the old Abbey Church at Hexham will witness a cougregratiou on the 9 th of September next such as has nover before assembled within that beautiful fragment of a noble fane . Ou that date , tho annual
meeting of tho Provincial Graud Lodge of Northumberland will be held at Hexham , aud au open service will be held in tho church . A banquet will take place in the evening . Sir
Matthew White Ridley , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , is expected to take part in tho procession to thc church . The Lodge at Hexham is located in premises of its own iu HaU Gate .
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I FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended , in Loudon o , nd Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTON , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . VaHar'ona made ,
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Notices Of Meetings.
make for righteousuoss , social order , commercial morality , aud genial charity , in this land , were deeply indebted to the Order ; and the bearing and attitude of all true citizens to tho Craft Bhould bo those of gratitude and respect , ami their own best interest should over prompt them to strengthen her chords and lengtheu her stakes : —
The friends thou hast , and their adoption tried , Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel . At the close of the service au offertory waa takeD , iu aid of the
East Lancashire Systematic Masonio Educational and Bouevolont Institution . On leaving the church the procesnion wns re-formed , aud returned by way of Hudderafield-road , Bottom o'th Moor , Yorkshire-street , and Clegg-street , to the Masonio Hall .
A moat interesting and unique ceremouy took place ou Wednesday , 21 st inst ., in connection with the Lodge of Friendship , at the Masonic Hall , the occasion being to celebrate the Centenary of the Lodge , which haa had an uninterrupted course since the 22 nd of August 1789 , the warraut for the formation of the Lodge bearing
that date . About 70 members and visitors attended . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Greaves W . M ., J . Braddock S . W ., B . C . Mattinson I . P . M ., Abram Clegg J . W ., J . 0 . Jolly , M . A ., Chaplain , C . Watson P . M . Treasurer , Johu Buckley P . M . S . D ., Ralph Holden J . D ., H . L . Hollingworth D . C ., T . Bailey Secretary , and the
rest of the Officers . The visitors iuoluded the names of Bros . J . H . Sillitoe P . P . J . G . W ., J . Chadwick P . G . Secretary , W . Bagnall P . M ., and the W . M . ' a of the other Oldham and neighbouring Lodges . The Lodge being opened in the usual manner , Bro . Greaves called upon Bro . Jelly to read a History of the Lodge from the time of formation
to the presont , compiled by Bro . Jelly , from tbe minute books . After the reading of this interesting record the W . M . called upon Brother Chadwick , Provincial Grand Secretary , to present to the Lodge the centenary warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England . Part of the warrant grants the privilege to membera of the Friendship Lodge ,
BO long aa they remain so , to wear a centenary jewel when meeting for Masonic purposes—a privilege whioh , no doubt , will be highly prized and appreciated amongst members . Bro . Chadwick , in making the presentation said : Aa a preface , I may say that you might have obtained the services of brethren higher iu rank than I for
BO interesting a duty , but I will say this , brethren , none more earnest or more desirous of fulfilling the duties required of me . I congratulate tho Friendship Lodge on possessing such a history as that just given by our good Bro . Jelly , and on its stability and prosperity , and I rejoice to visit it to-day , and present to you , my dear
friends and brethren , the centenary warrant granted by the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The aspirations of the Provincial Grand Lodge , of which I am its humble exponent , are that all the brethren under its jurisdiction—especially you of this Friendship Lodge , 277--may be worthy of the obligations they have
severally taken , may work in love and nmty , and may be in the future , as in the past , a contented , prosperous , and harmonious community of Freemasons , tho pride of our estimable and worthy chief Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie , and the envy of . the world outside the mystio circle . I desire , W . M . and brethren , in presenting this centenary
warrant , to declare to you the progress the Craft has mado in this Province of Lancashire since its institution , but especially since this Lodgo waa conseorated , 22 nd August 1789 . Tho number then was 554 , aud now it is 277 . Bro . Edward Entwistle waa our first P . G . M ., appointed in 1734 , with three Lodges undor his jurisdiction . In
1789 Bro . John Allen was P . G . M ., with 22 Lodges , and thoro wore also 13 others under Athol Constitution , called Antients . Bro . F . D . Astley was P . G . M . at the Union , in 1813 , with 57 Lodges under his jurisdiction . Division of Lancashire , 1826 , Bro . Lo Gendre N . Starkie appointed P . G . M . of E . D ., with 41 Lodges ( the number of
members I have no meana of ascertaining ) . Col . Starkie appointed P . G . M . in 1870 , with 74 Lodges and 3400 members . Now , in 1889 , we havo 100 Lodges and upwards of 4400 members . This is a record , I venture to say , not surpassed by any Province I wonld , before concluding , remind you of tho charges that
every true Mason should keep , for our grand Craft is a science worthy to be kept and engraven npon the heart of every true Mason . It is a virtuous science , for it teacheth man to speak and write truly , and to discern truth from falsehood . I might , before sitting down , congratulate the Lodges meeting in this hall on their efficiency ,
and the prudence with which they are usually governed . I shonld much like to see all the Lodges in our towns housed in a control hall , actuated and animated by one spirit , the spirit of harmony and brotherly love . This , I am positive , would be most conducive to their prosperity , as well aa Masonio harmony . Anothor
presentation to the Lodge , by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , was a gold centenary jewel , to be worn by the W . M . for the time being , and given by one of the members of the Lodge , who , aa Bro . Greaves said , on accepting it , " had , with his usual accustomed modesty , prohibited his name being disclosed . " The most agreeable presentations of
the evening were then made to Bro . Hollingworth , on behalf of the members of the Lodge , who had subscribed a very haudsomo sum of money in order to show their aiucere appreciation of his long and valuable services to tho Friendship Lodge in particular , and for tho good of Masonry in general . The first was a largo photograph of
himself in Masonio regalia , beautifully mounted aud framed—a credit alike to the committoo aud tho artist . Tho next waa a Past Master ' s jewel arid an address on vellum , containing the namea of the Officers and members of the Lodge . Tho subscription for these presents wa 3 most heartily takou up—overy
member of the Lodge , without exception , subscribed—and , indeed , it was with difficulty confined to tho members of the Friendship , Brother Hollingworth being so highly esteemed outside In acknowledging these presentations , Bro . Hollingworth apoko iu brief but very feeling
terms his great thanks . He alluded to the great loss sustained by tbe Lodgo during tho last twelve months iu the death of three of the oldest and most worthy Masona the Lodge had ever received into its ranks . A silver cruet was theu presented to Bro , Hollingworth for
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his good lady . Iu acknowledgment , Bro . Uollingworth sail that he was glad they had rrmimbere I the hidies , as they had s / ot ho i upreasiou that Masons wero a very selfish Order , keeping all thrupleasures to themselves ; but this present would , to som ) extent , dispel that notion . Bn > . Brearley next presented to the W . M ., on behalf of tho Lodge , a f » o simile portrait of tho one given to Uruthtr
Hollingworth . The ceremony now beiug over , the bivthrKU adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast waa provided . The usual L ^ y ^ l and Masonic tnas ' s wore proposed aud responded to . Great credit is duo to tho singing brethren for the manner in which thoy lent their share to the evening's entertainment . The celebration of the Centenary of the Friendphip Loils » e will be remembered a long time by those who were present ou the occasion .
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 .
AN excursion to Dovedale took place ou Tuesday , the 20 . h inst ., under the auspices of tho above Lodge . The outing was not confined to the Fraternity , but was joinel in by ladies and non-Masons . At 95 the party , numbering fifty . ino , left Stafford station in saloon carriages attached to the ordinary Great Northern train , the destination being Dovedale . On arriving at Ash bourn a large section
of the party visited the beautiful church of St . Odwald , which haa been not inappropriately termed tho " Cathedral of the Peak . " After an excellent luncheon , provided at that good old-fashioned hostelry the Green Man , the visitors were conveyed in btakes to the picturesque village of Ham . Here a halt was made to view an
exquisitely-designed cross of the richest decorated Gothic architecture . The " liviug present" was in the minds of most , and a , walk up tho famous dale was participated in by a majority of tha visitors . The weather was unfortunately cold and damp , and { QW . got any further than " Reynard's Cave , " situate about a mile aud
a-half from the entrance to the dale . The walk and the acen ^ rjf were much enjoyed . After a short but pleasant interlude at tt \ o Izaak Walton Hotel , the party returned by a different route to Ashbourn , where dinner was sorved at the Green Man , Bro . MouBley W . M , presiding , and the vice-ohairs being occupied by Bros . F
Taylor S . W . and E . W . Taylor J . W . Before starting to regain the train , Bro . H . Woodhoase P . M . proposed a vote of thanks to the Committee for the efforts whioh they had put forth to make the trip a success . Bro . J . Mottram seconded the vote , which was cordially
passed , and Bro . T . Masters Secretary briefly replied . The return journey was safely made , nothing with the exception of the indif . ferent weather having ooourred to interfere with the perfeot enjoy , ment of the excursion .
OBEDIENCE LODGE , No . 1753
rilHE annual installation was held on the 24 th inst ., at the White J- Hart Hotel , Okehampton , when Bro . S . Slowman was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , Brother Gregory acting aa installing Master . The following officers were appointed by the W . M .: —¦ Bros . J . Ncwcombe I . P . M ., J . Reddaway S . W ., J . Wounacott J . W .,
Burd Treasurer , J . C . Pierce Secretary , VV . Manuell S . D ., W . Rowe J . D ., W . Powell I . G ., W . Yeo Organist . Bro . W . Burd was elected representative on the Committee of Petitions . The brothren after , wards dined together at tho White Hart Hotol , Host Leake catering in hia usual excellent style .
ROBINSON LODGE , No . 204 G
ON Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., a number of members of this Lodge , togother with many other Masonic friends , assembled ut the garden of Bro . 11 . McVicar , College Road , whero it wa 3 intended to hold a garden party , but tho weather proved unpropitious , and the party subsequently ropaired to the Mitre Hotel , where they partook of a cold collation , at tho invitation of Bro . McVicar . Tho Mayor
( A . Speucer , Esq . ) presided , and proposed the health of Mr . and Mrs . Mo Vicar . Bro . McVicar responded in suitable terms , and afterwards the Worshipful Master ( Bro . J . B . Groom ) proposed the health cf the Mayor , tho toast being felicitously acknowledged by hia Worship . Au extremely pleasant afternoon was spent .
Tbo splendid Carrara marble bast of the founder of Trowbridge Town Hall has just bad a handsome brass plate placed beneath it , encircled by a floriated border , with Masonic emblems above it . Tho words explain tbe gift : —¦
"Presented to Bro . Wm . Roger Brown S . W ., by tho Freemasons of Lodge Concord , No . 632 ( Trowbridge ) , in recognition of his noblegift of this buildiug to the town . Unveiled I 4 tU June 1889 , by H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany . "
The historic walls of the old Abbey Church at Hexham will witness a cougregratiou on the 9 th of September next such as has nover before assembled within that beautiful fragment of a noble fane . Ou that date , tho annual
meeting of tho Provincial Graud Lodge of Northumberland will be held at Hexham , aud au open service will be held in tho church . A banquet will take place in the evening . Sir
Matthew White Ridley , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , is expected to take part in tho procession to thc church . The Lodge at Hexham is located in premises of its own iu HaU Gate .
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I FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended , in Loudon o , nd Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTON , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . VaHar'ona made ,