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form . The first topic to which the Lodge when consecrated will direct its attention , is , we understand , to vote an address to the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , thanking his lordship for his truly Masonic conduct in reference to the Jewish Brethren in Prussia . Such a commencement argues highly in favour of the new Lodge , who , being lately presided over by so gifted a Mason as Brother James Sharpe , jun ., are likely to follow the course in which he has himself been so well instructed .
LINCOLN . —It is currently reported that Lord AVorsley , the Deputy Grand Master , is proposed to join the AVitham Lodge . AVe trust that this report is true and that there may be a further object in view , viz ., the resuscitation of Masonry , which has been so sadly neglected of late years in this province , since the offensive dismissal of Dr . Oliver from the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . AVe are certain that no Mason will rejoice more sincerely than will the reverend doctor at the intelligence , and we all unite in the hope that the resignation of our present over-worked Provincial Chief , may lead to the appointment of Lord Worsley as the Masonic ruler of our once flourishing district .
HULL , June 9 . Uh . —Minerva Lodge , No . 311 . The installation of Bro . Moses Fieldhouse as W . M . took place this clay , after which , the Lodge being closed , the Brethren , by the invitation of the AV . M ., adjourned to Bro . Haggestadt ' s , where a most excellent repast was provided . After the cloth was drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic ( oasts were given , and most enthusiastically received . After some excellent speaking from the AV . M ., G . AV . Pragnell ( Lodge of Harmony , Carlisle ) , Bios . Meggitt , Young , a . m \ others , the Brethren
dispersed , expressing themselves highly delighted by the truly Masonic and social manner in which the whole business had been conducted . This Lodge , we are happy to state , has considerably increased of late , and we have no doubt , that , under the auspices of the present AV . M ., and his able Officers , it will take a position second to none in the county . EAST LANCASHIRE . —BOLTON-LE-MOORS , July 2 . — -The annual grand meeting took place , at which the Right Hon . the Earl of Ellesmere ( late Lord Francis Egerton ) was installed as Grand Master of the province .
His lordship , who in the early part of the day attended the consecration of a new church , which he has built at Worsley , was most enthusiastically received by about six hundred of the Brethren , assembled in Lodge , at the Temperance Hall , including many visitors from the Grand Lodges of Cheshire ancl AVest Lancashire . He appointed Bro . Stephen Blair , of Bolton , his deputy , and Bros . Matthew Davis , of Bolton , and AVilliam Ford Hulton , of Hulton , his Wardens . Bro . Thomas Ridgway Bridson ,
of Bolton , was elected Treasurer . After the customary business hacl been disposed of , the Brethren went in procession , amidst an immense multitude of very orderly spectators , the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells , to the parish church , at the entrance of which they were received by the Rev . Prebendary Slade , the vicar , in his canonicals , the band playing a favourite masonic air . Prayers were read by Brother the Rev . John Sheffield , of Rosthorne , and an excellent sermon was preached by
Brother the Rev . Gilmour Robinson , incumbent of Tockholes , the Grand Chaplain for West Lancashire . The text was— " Abstain from all appearance of evil , " and is to be found in the 5 th chapter of St . Paul ' s first Epistle to the Thessalonians , 22 nd verse . The reverend preacher strongly
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Provincial.
form . The first topic to which the Lodge when consecrated will direct its attention , is , we understand , to vote an address to the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , thanking his lordship for his truly Masonic conduct in reference to the Jewish Brethren in Prussia . Such a commencement argues highly in favour of the new Lodge , who , being lately presided over by so gifted a Mason as Brother James Sharpe , jun ., are likely to follow the course in which he has himself been so well instructed .
LINCOLN . —It is currently reported that Lord AVorsley , the Deputy Grand Master , is proposed to join the AVitham Lodge . AVe trust that this report is true and that there may be a further object in view , viz ., the resuscitation of Masonry , which has been so sadly neglected of late years in this province , since the offensive dismissal of Dr . Oliver from the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . AVe are certain that no Mason will rejoice more sincerely than will the reverend doctor at the intelligence , and we all unite in the hope that the resignation of our present over-worked Provincial Chief , may lead to the appointment of Lord Worsley as the Masonic ruler of our once flourishing district .
HULL , June 9 . Uh . —Minerva Lodge , No . 311 . The installation of Bro . Moses Fieldhouse as W . M . took place this clay , after which , the Lodge being closed , the Brethren , by the invitation of the AV . M ., adjourned to Bro . Haggestadt ' s , where a most excellent repast was provided . After the cloth was drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic ( oasts were given , and most enthusiastically received . After some excellent speaking from the AV . M ., G . AV . Pragnell ( Lodge of Harmony , Carlisle ) , Bios . Meggitt , Young , a . m \ others , the Brethren
dispersed , expressing themselves highly delighted by the truly Masonic and social manner in which the whole business had been conducted . This Lodge , we are happy to state , has considerably increased of late , and we have no doubt , that , under the auspices of the present AV . M ., and his able Officers , it will take a position second to none in the county . EAST LANCASHIRE . —BOLTON-LE-MOORS , July 2 . — -The annual grand meeting took place , at which the Right Hon . the Earl of Ellesmere ( late Lord Francis Egerton ) was installed as Grand Master of the province .
His lordship , who in the early part of the day attended the consecration of a new church , which he has built at Worsley , was most enthusiastically received by about six hundred of the Brethren , assembled in Lodge , at the Temperance Hall , including many visitors from the Grand Lodges of Cheshire ancl AVest Lancashire . He appointed Bro . Stephen Blair , of Bolton , his deputy , and Bros . Matthew Davis , of Bolton , and AVilliam Ford Hulton , of Hulton , his Wardens . Bro . Thomas Ridgway Bridson ,
of Bolton , was elected Treasurer . After the customary business hacl been disposed of , the Brethren went in procession , amidst an immense multitude of very orderly spectators , the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells , to the parish church , at the entrance of which they were received by the Rev . Prebendary Slade , the vicar , in his canonicals , the band playing a favourite masonic air . Prayers were read by Brother the Rev . John Sheffield , of Rosthorne , and an excellent sermon was preached by
Brother the Rev . Gilmour Robinson , incumbent of Tockholes , the Grand Chaplain for West Lancashire . The text was— " Abstain from all appearance of evil , " and is to be found in the 5 th chapter of St . Paul ' s first Epistle to the Thessalonians , 22 nd verse . The reverend preacher strongly