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Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. ← Page 4 of 4 Article INSTRUCTION. Page 1 of 1 Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 1 Article PROPOSED PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR THE ISLE OF MAN. Page 1 of 1 Article PROPOSED PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR THE ISLE OF MAN. Page 1 of 1 Article MASONIC BENEVOLENCE IN LANCASHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Page 1 of 1 Article BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LODGE OF INDUSTRY, No. 48. Page 1 of 2 →
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . P . G . S . W . ; T . G . Timbrell , S . W . ; G . H . Swansborough , J . W . ; Rev . F . Whyley , Chap . ; E . Loe , Treas . ; H . Cooper , Sec ; J . Barlow , S . D . ; J . H . Farthing , J . D . ; H . Piggott , L . Mus „ T . C . L ., Org . ; J . Ackland and T . Vallet , Stwds . ; J . Marks , D . C ; and J . R . Adams , Tyler . At the conclusion a P . M . ' s jewel provided by the lodge , as a mark of high appreciation of Bro . Shalden's zeal for Masonry and genuine kindness and liberality in starting
and sustaining the Lodge 2016 , was given . Bro . Harbor presented the jewel and fastened it on Bro . Shalden-Smith ' s breast with some well-chosen words of fraternal recognition . Bro . Shalden-Smith feelingly acknowledged the presentation . After a vote of thanks to Bro . J acob for his able and impressive manner of performing the ancient and beautiful rite of installation , the lodge adjourned to the banquet well served by Bro . Vallet , to which 40 sat down .
SUNDERLAND . —Londonderry Lodge ( No . 2039 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , 26 th ult ., at the Y . M . C . A . lecture hall , Sunderland . The officers present were Bros . J . C . Moor , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., W . M . ; T . Henderson , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., acting I . P . M . ; J . Deans , S . W . ; J . E . Nelson , P . M . So , D . of C . ; Thomas Atkinson , acting J . W . ; J . R . Pattison , W . M . 97 Sec ; W . A . Priestly , S . D . ; A . R . Brown , J . D . ;
, H . Havelock , I . G . ; W . Milburn , jun ., J . S . ; J . Brown , Tyler . There were also present Bros . M . Frampton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ; J . J . Wilson , W . M . So ; J . B . Wilkinson , W . M . 13 S 9 ; the Rev . Reginald Gold , S . W . 13 S 9 , P . P . G . C ; F . S . Cowper , P . S . W . ; F . Keiffer , VV . Dawson , S . W . 94 ; T . A . Simpson , S . D . 949 ; G . VV . Errington , J . W . 949 ; R . Redpath , G . T . Egdell , 240 j R . Singleton , S . W . 97 ; G . C . Alder , 531 ; and others .
The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., after which the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . Redpath was examined in the usual questions prior to being passed to the Second Degree , and after he had retired the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Redpath was introduced and
passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . Bro . G . T . Egdell , 240 , was proposed as a joining member by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . Deans , S . W . The sum of £ 1 3 s . 3 d . was afterwards contributed towards the Masonic Fund for the relief of the distress in Sunderland . The lodge was then closed .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ,, at Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , Treas ., and W . M , ; Dottcrill , S . W . ; Hayes , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Wynn , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Spon , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; W . Brindley , P . M . ; Holland , Adams , Evans , Smales , Minims , and Poison , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Hro . Evans being the candidate . * Bro . Mimms having answered the ( juestions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The , lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Mimms duly passed to thc Degree of E . C . Bro . Smales , a candidate for raising in tlie mother lodge , answered the usual questions , and retired . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . The S . W . was duly elected W . M . for thc ensuing week . Thc lodge was then closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
MARLBOROUGH . —Methuen Chapter ( No . 1533 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., for the installation of the officers for the ensuing year . Amongst those present were Comps . the Rev . j . A . Lloyd , M . E . Z . ; J . Campbell Maclean , H . ; George Pike , J . ; Surgeon-General Theobald Ringer , P . Z . ; John Chandler , P . Z , ; and others . After the chapter had been opened in due form , and the
minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , the Treasurer ' s report was submitted , and its consideration postponed to the next convocation . A dispensation from Provincial Grand Chapter was then read for the exaltation of Bro . Meddoivs Taylor to act as Janitor . The ballot was then taken for Bros . T . C . P . Calley and Meddoivs Taylor , which proving unanimous , they were exalted by the M . E . Z . in a most impressive manner . Comp . Chandler ably acted
as P . Soj ., in the unavoidable ^ absence of Comp . Risdon . The three newly-elected Principals—Comps . J . Campbell Maclean , M . E . Z . ; A . Plummer , H . ; and G . Pike , J . — having already occupied the position of Z . in a chapter , were clothed , invested , and placed in their respective chairs by the retiring M . E . Z ., after which , the Board of Installed
Principals being closed , the companions below the rank of Third Principal , who had previously retired from the chapter , were readmitted , and the following officers invested Comps . Lord Henry B . Bruce , Treas . ; E . B . Merriman , Scribe E . ; Alfred Risdon , Scribe N . ; W . S . Bambridge , P . Soj . ; R . W . Merriman , ist A . S . ; and Brooks-Hill , 2 nd A . S . The chapter was then closed in due form .
Proposed Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
PROPOSED PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR THE ISLE OF MAN .
There are five Craft lodges working under the English Constitution in this most interesting island , viz ., the Atholc Lodge , 1004 ; St . Manghold Lodge , 1075 ; Tynwald Lodge , 1242 ; Elian Vannin Lodge , 2049 ; and St . Trinian ' s Lodge , 2050 . The St . Manghold Lodge
meets in Ramsey , thc other four in Douglas . In Castletown there is also the Lodge of Mona , working under the Irish Constitution . The Elian Vannin and St . Trinian's Lodges were con ' stituted , according to ancient usage , by the Grand Secretary , V . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , acting as Deputy of the M . W . Grand Master , in October 1884 .
, During his visit to Manxland , the Grand Secretary strongly impressed upon the insular brethren the desirability of having a Provincial Grand Lodge established in the Isle of Man . Accordingly , we understand , the four lodges first mentioned have lately passed resolutions petitioning for the appointment of a Provincial Grand Master , which
petition the Grand Secretary has undertaken to lay before the M . W . Grand Master . We understand , further , that the matter has recently been under the consideration of the St . Trinian ' s Lodge , but that a slight majority of the members present , decided , for financial reasons , not to join in the petition .
Proposed Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
The St . Trinian ' s Lodge is the junior lodgc upon the island , and numbers less than 30 members . Considering that under no circumstances could the lodge be called upon to contribute to the Provincial Fund more than 2 s . per year for each contributing member , 5 s . for each initiate , and is . for each joining member , it would not appear that
the expense would fall very seriously on it . We believe it is not absolutely necessary , though desirable , that all the lodges in a proposed province should join in the petition ; we trust , therefore , that the resolutions passed by the four senior lodges will meet with a favourable consideration , and that before long we may have the pleasure of announcing the appointment of the first Provincial Grand Master for the Isle of Man .
Masonic Benevolence In Lancashire.
MASONIC BENEVOLENCE IN LANCASHIRE .
According to financial tables just issued , compiled from official sources , it would appear that the support given by the Provinces of East and West Lancashire to Masonic Charities during the past year has been most gratifying , and compares favourably with the returns issued from
other provinces , especially so when the amount claimed on behalf of the various Charities has been unusually heavy . The eastern division of the county shows the more satisfactory returns . During the past seven years this province has sent £ 5 iS 6 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , or a yearly average of £ 740 19 s . 3 d . ; the demands for the past year on this Institution on behalf of aged and decayed
Masons were £ 720 , leaving a balance in hand of £ 20 19 s . 3 d . On behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys seven years' contributions amount to £ 3307 14 s ., being an annual average of £ 472 16 s ., whilst the disbursements for last year were £ 3 60 , so that the sum of £ 112 1 C 5 . stands to the credit of the contributors . Towards the sister Institution for Girls the yearly average of the last seven years is
£ 169 4 s . gd ., and the cost to the province for 1 SS 5 was £ 136 . The total amount contributed by the members of the Craft in East Lancashire in aid of the three great Masonic Charities during the last seven years is £ 9679 is . 6 d ., or a yearly sum of £ 1302 145 . Od . The total cost under all heads during the past year was £ 1216 , so that the Freemasons of this division of the county can
congratulate themselves on a balance of £ 166 14 s . 6 d . of receipts over expenditure . With regard to the western province of the county , a satisfactory balance is shown on the year's accounts . The total amount collected on behalf of all the Charities during the past seven years is £ 7090 9 s . 6 d ., being a yearly average of £ 1014 iSs . 6 d . There is a deficiency on the Benevolent Fund account for the year of
£ 112 16 s . iod ., and also one of £ 27 15 s . 6 d . in respect of the contributions to the Girls' Institution ; but these deficiences are more than balanced by a surplus of contributions to the Boys' Institution of £ 193 10 s . iod . The total cost to the province for the past year has been £ 960 , and a balance to the good of £ 54 iSs . < 5 d . is placed to the credit of the members of the Craft .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee held their regular meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday afternoon . Bro . F . Richardson , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and among those present were Bros . J . L . Mather , H . A . Hunt , J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . J .
Caney , Major Finney , S . H . Parkhouse , and F . R . W . Hedges ( Hon . Sec . ) Tbe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , certain recommendations of the House Committee were taken into consideration , with the result that the Notices of Motion , as enumerated later onwere given
, by Bro . J . L . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br ,, Vice-Patron , for the Quarterly Court on Saturday next . The sum of 10 guineas was voted towards a Twelfth Night treat for the children , and also £ 30 for the purpose of a paling towards completing the enclosure of the grounds . Ten petitions were then carefully sifted , and the names of the applicants , placed on the list of candidates for the
April election . It having been resolved to recommend to the Quarterly Court on Saturday next that the list of candidates should include 37 applicants , and that the number of vacancies to be filled should be 22 , the Committee closed with the usual compliment to Bro . Richardson for his services as Chairman . The following are the Notices of Motion for the Quarterly
Court on Saturday , the 9 th inst .: — ( 1 ) Upon recommendation of the House Committee , by Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron : — "That the House Committee be authorised to expend a sum not exceeding £ 1300 in the erection of an entrance lodge , a carpenter ' s cottage , and the extension of the front fencing along that part of the frontage of the
newlyacquired land facing the Common . " ( 2 ) Also , upon recommendation of the House Committee , by Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron—To add to Law LX ., following Clause II .: — " Incase a vacancy occurs from any cause before the newly-elected
children are received into the School , the next highest unsuccessful candidate on the list may be admitted at the next Quarterly Court . " ( 3 ) Also , upon recommendation of the House Committee , by Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron : — " That one additional girl be elected at the Quarterly General Court in April , thereby raising the number of elected girls in the Institution to 237 . "
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The last meeting of the Board of Benevolence for the year 1 SS 5 was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior
Vice-President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , acted as Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . Henry Garrod , G . P ., acted as Junior Vice-President . A large number of brethren were present .
Board Of Benevolence.
The ACTING PRESIDENT announced that several letters of thanks had been received from recipients of relief at thc November meeting . The brethren afterwards confirmed recommendations made at that meeting to the amount of £ 440 . The new list contained the names of no less than 53 petitioners from London , Portsmouth , Tynemouth , North Shields , Farnham , Liverpool , Teddington , Birmingham , Dinapore , Brighton ,
Meerut , Boston , Binglcy , Dudley , Lichfield , Hull , Whitehaven , Stalybridge , Woolwich , Scotland , Worthing , Pembroke Dock , Kamptee , Newcastle-on-Tyne , St . John's , New Brunswick , Huddersfield , Paignton , Salford , Plymouth , Ryde , and Croydon . The brethren sat more than four hours , in the course of which time five cases were deferred , being incomplete . One petitioner had died since
his petition was on the list . The remaining 47 cases were relieved with a total of £ 1512 . This was composed of recommendations for the following sums : Three for £ 100 each , and three for £ 73 each ; five for £ 50 each ; four for £ 40 each ; six for £ 30 each ; and one ior £ 23 . Thirteen grants were made of £ 20 each ; one for £ 15 ; nine for £ 10 each ; one for £ 5 ; and one for £ 2 . The total amount granted during the year has been £ 10 , 153 .
Emulation Lodge Of Improvement Of Gloucestershire.
EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE .
This lodge , which is held in the Masonic Hall , at the Bell Hotel , Gloucester , during the winter months , was inaugurated about four years ago , under the warrant of the Royal Lodge of Faith and Friendship , No . 270 , for the purpose of propagating and establishing a correct and
efficient knowledge of the working of the ceremonies , under the able guidance of Bro . J . Brook-Smith , D . P . G . M ., who has been for many years a member of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement in London . A numerously attended meeting was held on the 12 th ult ., the officers present being as follows : The Deputy Provincial Grand MasterPreceptorBros . JAlbin
, ; . Roberts , W . M . 702 , as W . M . ; Rev . H . Kynaston , D . D ., P . M . S 2 , as S . W . ; Chas . Taynton , W . M . S 39 , as J . W . ; Thos . Taynton , P . M . S 39 , Treas . ; R . W . White , P . M . S 39 , Sec ; Rev . C . J . Baxter , W . M . 82 , as S . D . ; J . Butler , P . M . 246 , as J . D . ; R . Sumner , I . G . S 3 g , as I . G . ; together with a large number of P . M . ' s and other brethren belonging to the different lodges in the province , and Bro .
H . Sadler , Grand Tyler , who attended by invitation from the D . P . G . M . to act as Preceptor for the evening . The work arranged for the occasion was a rehearsal of the Third Degree and the ceremony of installation , the first portion of which was performed by the W . M . and his officers in a manner highly creditable to them ; indeed , thc acting Preceptor had a very easy time of it , and those
who know how critical Bro . Sadler is on all matters appertaining to Masonic ceremonial , will readily understand how well the work must have been done . The lodge having been called off for a brief interval , the W . M . vacated his post in favour of Bro . Sadler , who , with the assistance of the D . P . G . M ., proceeded to install Bro . J . Albin Roberts in the chair of K . S ., which ceremony he
performed in all its details to the complete satisfaction of the brethren , and in strict conformity with the well known practice of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , the D . P . G . M , delivering in a most impressive manner the address to the brethren generally . The D . P . G . M . then moved— " That a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Sadler , G . Tyler of England , be recorded on the minutes , for his kindness in coming such a lone
journey to give them the benefit of his experience , and for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . " He said he himself some years ago had received very great assistance and instruction from Bro . Sadler , and he felt certain that brother would agree with him that he had made the very best possible use of the knowledge he had gained by endeavouring to the best of hjs ability to communicate it to the brethren of the province .
The vote having been put , and carried by acclamation , Bro . SADLER thanked first the D . P . G . M . for the kind way in which he had referred to him , and also the brethren for this signal mark of their approbation . He had not expected it , and felt that he scarcely deserved it . He always had the greatest pleasure in attending instruction meetings at which the Emulation work was properly appreciated .
but that evening he had had very little to do—indeed , the corrections he had felt it his duty to make in the course of the evening , had been so few and so trivial in their nature , that he had been almost ashamed to mention them , but knowing how strict their Preceptor was in carrying out the Emulation work in its entirety , he was rather afraid of being " pulled up " if . he had allowed the smallest
deviation from the established usages . He was glad to see that the one or two suggestions he had made on the occasion of a former visit had been adopted , and in conclusion begged to congratulate the brethren generally on the ex cellence of their working as well as the Preceptor on having such apt pupils . After several new members had been proposed tbe lodge was closed in due form .
One Hundred And Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Lodge Of Industry, No. 48.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LODGE OF INDUSTRY , No . 48 .
On Monday evening , the 28 th ult ., the 150 th anniversary of the connection of the Lodge of Industry , No . 4 S , with the Grand Lodge of England , was celebrated at the last
meeting of the year at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , Gateshead . The W . M ., Bro . Adamson Rhagg , presided , and was supported by Bros . R . B . Reed , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer ; J . Moult , I . P . M . ; James Beveridge , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treasurer , P . P . G . S . D . ; D . Sinclair , P . M .,
P . P . G . A . D . C ; R . Whitfield , P . M ., D . C . ; John Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . G . Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . M . Pybus . S . W . 48 ; A . Simpson , as J . W . ; W . Dalrymple , Sec . ; Wm . Brown , S . D . ; w . F , Raeburn , J . D . ; Thos . Thompson , I . G . ; W . Richardson , S . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; R . Swanson , J . A . Cowen , W . Whitfield , W . F . Brown , H . Charlton , E .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . P . G . S . W . ; T . G . Timbrell , S . W . ; G . H . Swansborough , J . W . ; Rev . F . Whyley , Chap . ; E . Loe , Treas . ; H . Cooper , Sec ; J . Barlow , S . D . ; J . H . Farthing , J . D . ; H . Piggott , L . Mus „ T . C . L ., Org . ; J . Ackland and T . Vallet , Stwds . ; J . Marks , D . C ; and J . R . Adams , Tyler . At the conclusion a P . M . ' s jewel provided by the lodge , as a mark of high appreciation of Bro . Shalden's zeal for Masonry and genuine kindness and liberality in starting
and sustaining the Lodge 2016 , was given . Bro . Harbor presented the jewel and fastened it on Bro . Shalden-Smith ' s breast with some well-chosen words of fraternal recognition . Bro . Shalden-Smith feelingly acknowledged the presentation . After a vote of thanks to Bro . J acob for his able and impressive manner of performing the ancient and beautiful rite of installation , the lodge adjourned to the banquet well served by Bro . Vallet , to which 40 sat down .
SUNDERLAND . —Londonderry Lodge ( No . 2039 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , 26 th ult ., at the Y . M . C . A . lecture hall , Sunderland . The officers present were Bros . J . C . Moor , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., W . M . ; T . Henderson , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., acting I . P . M . ; J . Deans , S . W . ; J . E . Nelson , P . M . So , D . of C . ; Thomas Atkinson , acting J . W . ; J . R . Pattison , W . M . 97 Sec ; W . A . Priestly , S . D . ; A . R . Brown , J . D . ;
, H . Havelock , I . G . ; W . Milburn , jun ., J . S . ; J . Brown , Tyler . There were also present Bros . M . Frampton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ; J . J . Wilson , W . M . So ; J . B . Wilkinson , W . M . 13 S 9 ; the Rev . Reginald Gold , S . W . 13 S 9 , P . P . G . C ; F . S . Cowper , P . S . W . ; F . Keiffer , VV . Dawson , S . W . 94 ; T . A . Simpson , S . D . 949 ; G . VV . Errington , J . W . 949 ; R . Redpath , G . T . Egdell , 240 j R . Singleton , S . W . 97 ; G . C . Alder , 531 ; and others .
The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., after which the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . Redpath was examined in the usual questions prior to being passed to the Second Degree , and after he had retired the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Redpath was introduced and
passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . Bro . G . T . Egdell , 240 , was proposed as a joining member by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . Deans , S . W . The sum of £ 1 3 s . 3 d . was afterwards contributed towards the Masonic Fund for the relief of the distress in Sunderland . The lodge was then closed .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ,, at Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , Treas ., and W . M , ; Dottcrill , S . W . ; Hayes , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Wynn , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Spon , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; W . Brindley , P . M . ; Holland , Adams , Evans , Smales , Minims , and Poison , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Hro . Evans being the candidate . * Bro . Mimms having answered the ( juestions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The , lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Mimms duly passed to thc Degree of E . C . Bro . Smales , a candidate for raising in tlie mother lodge , answered the usual questions , and retired . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . The S . W . was duly elected W . M . for thc ensuing week . Thc lodge was then closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
MARLBOROUGH . —Methuen Chapter ( No . 1533 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., for the installation of the officers for the ensuing year . Amongst those present were Comps . the Rev . j . A . Lloyd , M . E . Z . ; J . Campbell Maclean , H . ; George Pike , J . ; Surgeon-General Theobald Ringer , P . Z . ; John Chandler , P . Z , ; and others . After the chapter had been opened in due form , and the
minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , the Treasurer ' s report was submitted , and its consideration postponed to the next convocation . A dispensation from Provincial Grand Chapter was then read for the exaltation of Bro . Meddoivs Taylor to act as Janitor . The ballot was then taken for Bros . T . C . P . Calley and Meddoivs Taylor , which proving unanimous , they were exalted by the M . E . Z . in a most impressive manner . Comp . Chandler ably acted
as P . Soj ., in the unavoidable ^ absence of Comp . Risdon . The three newly-elected Principals—Comps . J . Campbell Maclean , M . E . Z . ; A . Plummer , H . ; and G . Pike , J . — having already occupied the position of Z . in a chapter , were clothed , invested , and placed in their respective chairs by the retiring M . E . Z ., after which , the Board of Installed
Principals being closed , the companions below the rank of Third Principal , who had previously retired from the chapter , were readmitted , and the following officers invested Comps . Lord Henry B . Bruce , Treas . ; E . B . Merriman , Scribe E . ; Alfred Risdon , Scribe N . ; W . S . Bambridge , P . Soj . ; R . W . Merriman , ist A . S . ; and Brooks-Hill , 2 nd A . S . The chapter was then closed in due form .
Proposed Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
PROPOSED PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR THE ISLE OF MAN .
There are five Craft lodges working under the English Constitution in this most interesting island , viz ., the Atholc Lodge , 1004 ; St . Manghold Lodge , 1075 ; Tynwald Lodge , 1242 ; Elian Vannin Lodge , 2049 ; and St . Trinian ' s Lodge , 2050 . The St . Manghold Lodge
meets in Ramsey , thc other four in Douglas . In Castletown there is also the Lodge of Mona , working under the Irish Constitution . The Elian Vannin and St . Trinian's Lodges were con ' stituted , according to ancient usage , by the Grand Secretary , V . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , acting as Deputy of the M . W . Grand Master , in October 1884 .
, During his visit to Manxland , the Grand Secretary strongly impressed upon the insular brethren the desirability of having a Provincial Grand Lodge established in the Isle of Man . Accordingly , we understand , the four lodges first mentioned have lately passed resolutions petitioning for the appointment of a Provincial Grand Master , which
petition the Grand Secretary has undertaken to lay before the M . W . Grand Master . We understand , further , that the matter has recently been under the consideration of the St . Trinian ' s Lodge , but that a slight majority of the members present , decided , for financial reasons , not to join in the petition .
Proposed Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
The St . Trinian ' s Lodge is the junior lodgc upon the island , and numbers less than 30 members . Considering that under no circumstances could the lodge be called upon to contribute to the Provincial Fund more than 2 s . per year for each contributing member , 5 s . for each initiate , and is . for each joining member , it would not appear that
the expense would fall very seriously on it . We believe it is not absolutely necessary , though desirable , that all the lodges in a proposed province should join in the petition ; we trust , therefore , that the resolutions passed by the four senior lodges will meet with a favourable consideration , and that before long we may have the pleasure of announcing the appointment of the first Provincial Grand Master for the Isle of Man .
Masonic Benevolence In Lancashire.
MASONIC BENEVOLENCE IN LANCASHIRE .
According to financial tables just issued , compiled from official sources , it would appear that the support given by the Provinces of East and West Lancashire to Masonic Charities during the past year has been most gratifying , and compares favourably with the returns issued from
other provinces , especially so when the amount claimed on behalf of the various Charities has been unusually heavy . The eastern division of the county shows the more satisfactory returns . During the past seven years this province has sent £ 5 iS 6 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , or a yearly average of £ 740 19 s . 3 d . ; the demands for the past year on this Institution on behalf of aged and decayed
Masons were £ 720 , leaving a balance in hand of £ 20 19 s . 3 d . On behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys seven years' contributions amount to £ 3307 14 s ., being an annual average of £ 472 16 s ., whilst the disbursements for last year were £ 3 60 , so that the sum of £ 112 1 C 5 . stands to the credit of the contributors . Towards the sister Institution for Girls the yearly average of the last seven years is
£ 169 4 s . gd ., and the cost to the province for 1 SS 5 was £ 136 . The total amount contributed by the members of the Craft in East Lancashire in aid of the three great Masonic Charities during the last seven years is £ 9679 is . 6 d ., or a yearly sum of £ 1302 145 . Od . The total cost under all heads during the past year was £ 1216 , so that the Freemasons of this division of the county can
congratulate themselves on a balance of £ 166 14 s . 6 d . of receipts over expenditure . With regard to the western province of the county , a satisfactory balance is shown on the year's accounts . The total amount collected on behalf of all the Charities during the past seven years is £ 7090 9 s . 6 d ., being a yearly average of £ 1014 iSs . 6 d . There is a deficiency on the Benevolent Fund account for the year of
£ 112 16 s . iod ., and also one of £ 27 15 s . 6 d . in respect of the contributions to the Girls' Institution ; but these deficiences are more than balanced by a surplus of contributions to the Boys' Institution of £ 193 10 s . iod . The total cost to the province for the past year has been £ 960 , and a balance to the good of £ 54 iSs . < 5 d . is placed to the credit of the members of the Craft .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee held their regular meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday afternoon . Bro . F . Richardson , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and among those present were Bros . J . L . Mather , H . A . Hunt , J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . J .
Caney , Major Finney , S . H . Parkhouse , and F . R . W . Hedges ( Hon . Sec . ) Tbe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , certain recommendations of the House Committee were taken into consideration , with the result that the Notices of Motion , as enumerated later onwere given
, by Bro . J . L . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br ,, Vice-Patron , for the Quarterly Court on Saturday next . The sum of 10 guineas was voted towards a Twelfth Night treat for the children , and also £ 30 for the purpose of a paling towards completing the enclosure of the grounds . Ten petitions were then carefully sifted , and the names of the applicants , placed on the list of candidates for the
April election . It having been resolved to recommend to the Quarterly Court on Saturday next that the list of candidates should include 37 applicants , and that the number of vacancies to be filled should be 22 , the Committee closed with the usual compliment to Bro . Richardson for his services as Chairman . The following are the Notices of Motion for the Quarterly
Court on Saturday , the 9 th inst .: — ( 1 ) Upon recommendation of the House Committee , by Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron : — "That the House Committee be authorised to expend a sum not exceeding £ 1300 in the erection of an entrance lodge , a carpenter ' s cottage , and the extension of the front fencing along that part of the frontage of the
newlyacquired land facing the Common . " ( 2 ) Also , upon recommendation of the House Committee , by Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron—To add to Law LX ., following Clause II .: — " Incase a vacancy occurs from any cause before the newly-elected
children are received into the School , the next highest unsuccessful candidate on the list may be admitted at the next Quarterly Court . " ( 3 ) Also , upon recommendation of the House Committee , by Bro . J . H . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-Patron : — " That one additional girl be elected at the Quarterly General Court in April , thereby raising the number of elected girls in the Institution to 237 . "
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The last meeting of the Board of Benevolence for the year 1 SS 5 was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior
Vice-President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , acted as Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . Henry Garrod , G . P ., acted as Junior Vice-President . A large number of brethren were present .
Board Of Benevolence.
The ACTING PRESIDENT announced that several letters of thanks had been received from recipients of relief at thc November meeting . The brethren afterwards confirmed recommendations made at that meeting to the amount of £ 440 . The new list contained the names of no less than 53 petitioners from London , Portsmouth , Tynemouth , North Shields , Farnham , Liverpool , Teddington , Birmingham , Dinapore , Brighton ,
Meerut , Boston , Binglcy , Dudley , Lichfield , Hull , Whitehaven , Stalybridge , Woolwich , Scotland , Worthing , Pembroke Dock , Kamptee , Newcastle-on-Tyne , St . John's , New Brunswick , Huddersfield , Paignton , Salford , Plymouth , Ryde , and Croydon . The brethren sat more than four hours , in the course of which time five cases were deferred , being incomplete . One petitioner had died since
his petition was on the list . The remaining 47 cases were relieved with a total of £ 1512 . This was composed of recommendations for the following sums : Three for £ 100 each , and three for £ 73 each ; five for £ 50 each ; four for £ 40 each ; six for £ 30 each ; and one ior £ 23 . Thirteen grants were made of £ 20 each ; one for £ 15 ; nine for £ 10 each ; one for £ 5 ; and one for £ 2 . The total amount granted during the year has been £ 10 , 153 .
Emulation Lodge Of Improvement Of Gloucestershire.
EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE .
This lodge , which is held in the Masonic Hall , at the Bell Hotel , Gloucester , during the winter months , was inaugurated about four years ago , under the warrant of the Royal Lodge of Faith and Friendship , No . 270 , for the purpose of propagating and establishing a correct and
efficient knowledge of the working of the ceremonies , under the able guidance of Bro . J . Brook-Smith , D . P . G . M ., who has been for many years a member of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement in London . A numerously attended meeting was held on the 12 th ult ., the officers present being as follows : The Deputy Provincial Grand MasterPreceptorBros . JAlbin
, ; . Roberts , W . M . 702 , as W . M . ; Rev . H . Kynaston , D . D ., P . M . S 2 , as S . W . ; Chas . Taynton , W . M . S 39 , as J . W . ; Thos . Taynton , P . M . S 39 , Treas . ; R . W . White , P . M . S 39 , Sec ; Rev . C . J . Baxter , W . M . 82 , as S . D . ; J . Butler , P . M . 246 , as J . D . ; R . Sumner , I . G . S 3 g , as I . G . ; together with a large number of P . M . ' s and other brethren belonging to the different lodges in the province , and Bro .
H . Sadler , Grand Tyler , who attended by invitation from the D . P . G . M . to act as Preceptor for the evening . The work arranged for the occasion was a rehearsal of the Third Degree and the ceremony of installation , the first portion of which was performed by the W . M . and his officers in a manner highly creditable to them ; indeed , thc acting Preceptor had a very easy time of it , and those
who know how critical Bro . Sadler is on all matters appertaining to Masonic ceremonial , will readily understand how well the work must have been done . The lodge having been called off for a brief interval , the W . M . vacated his post in favour of Bro . Sadler , who , with the assistance of the D . P . G . M ., proceeded to install Bro . J . Albin Roberts in the chair of K . S ., which ceremony he
performed in all its details to the complete satisfaction of the brethren , and in strict conformity with the well known practice of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , the D . P . G . M , delivering in a most impressive manner the address to the brethren generally . The D . P . G . M . then moved— " That a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Sadler , G . Tyler of England , be recorded on the minutes , for his kindness in coming such a lone
journey to give them the benefit of his experience , and for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . " He said he himself some years ago had received very great assistance and instruction from Bro . Sadler , and he felt certain that brother would agree with him that he had made the very best possible use of the knowledge he had gained by endeavouring to the best of hjs ability to communicate it to the brethren of the province .
The vote having been put , and carried by acclamation , Bro . SADLER thanked first the D . P . G . M . for the kind way in which he had referred to him , and also the brethren for this signal mark of their approbation . He had not expected it , and felt that he scarcely deserved it . He always had the greatest pleasure in attending instruction meetings at which the Emulation work was properly appreciated .
but that evening he had had very little to do—indeed , the corrections he had felt it his duty to make in the course of the evening , had been so few and so trivial in their nature , that he had been almost ashamed to mention them , but knowing how strict their Preceptor was in carrying out the Emulation work in its entirety , he was rather afraid of being " pulled up " if . he had allowed the smallest
deviation from the established usages . He was glad to see that the one or two suggestions he had made on the occasion of a former visit had been adopted , and in conclusion begged to congratulate the brethren generally on the ex cellence of their working as well as the Preceptor on having such apt pupils . After several new members had been proposed tbe lodge was closed in due form .
One Hundred And Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Lodge Of Industry, No. 48.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LODGE OF INDUSTRY , No . 48 .
On Monday evening , the 28 th ult ., the 150 th anniversary of the connection of the Lodge of Industry , No . 4 S , with the Grand Lodge of England , was celebrated at the last
meeting of the year at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , Gateshead . The W . M ., Bro . Adamson Rhagg , presided , and was supported by Bros . R . B . Reed , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer ; J . Moult , I . P . M . ; James Beveridge , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treasurer , P . P . G . S . D . ; D . Sinclair , P . M .,
P . P . G . A . D . C ; R . Whitfield , P . M ., D . C . ; John Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . G . Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . ; R . F . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . M . Pybus . S . W . 48 ; A . Simpson , as J . W . ; W . Dalrymple , Sec . ; Wm . Brown , S . D . ; w . F , Raeburn , J . D . ; Thos . Thompson , I . G . ; W . Richardson , S . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; R . Swanson , J . A . Cowen , W . Whitfield , W . F . Brown , H . Charlton , E .