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such a correct and impressive manner as to be very pleasing to all who were fortunate enough to be present . The W . M ., Bro . P . Gowland , having been re-elected , the usual installation ceremony was dispensed with ; but Bro . P . Matthews proclaimed and had him saluted in the tln-eedegrees as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . then appointed his officers for this year as follows :
Bros . Jackson , S . W . ; Daniel , J . W . ; P . Matthews , P . M ., Treas . ( re-invested ); J . Eglese , P . M ., Sec . ( reinvested ) ; Watson , S . D . ; Honey , J . D . ; Dyer , I . G . ; T . Wilson , P . M ., D . C . ; and T . Hoare , P . G . S ., Tyler ( re-invested ) . Bro . J . Eglese gave the charges to the Wardens and the brethren in his usual correct and
impressive manner . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was duly closed . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet and dessert , during which and for the remainder of the evening Bro . T . Wilson was indefatigable in his exertions to make all happy and comfortable .
British Oak Lodge , No . S 31 . —The installation meeting of this properous lodge was held on Monday , the 31 st of January , at the Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile-end . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . One gentleman was initiated into the Order . Bro . D . Scurr , P . M . 933 , installed Bro . Barnett , W . M ., who appointed
his officers . Bro . D . Scurr then resumed the chair , and raised three brothers to the third degree , all the ceremonies being well and ably done , after which the lodge was closed . A good banquet and dessert followed , Bro . lleckell , P . M ., Sec , being , as usual , unremitting in his exertions to make all present happy and comfortable . Amongst a large number of visitors were Bros . Barnes , G . Brown , F . Walters , and D . Scurr .
MIDDLESEX . Burdett Lodge , No . 1293 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 28 th ultimo , at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . The Audit Committee met previously , and the lodge was then opened Bro . R . Wentworth Little , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , the Treasurer and W . M .-elect , when the minutes were unanimously
confirmed . Bro Phythian was then examined as a candidate for the second degree , and the arrival of theW . M ., R . W . Pro . Colonel F . Burdett , Prov . G . Master , being announced , the Acting Master directed the brethren to receive him with all the honours due to his high stationa command which was most cheerfully obeyed , as all the brethren were delighted to see their worthy W . M . in
Freemasonry again , it being Colonel Burdett ' s first appearance at any meeting since his recent severe illness . The W . M . then took the chair , and Bro . Phythian wa « passed to the second degree . The arrival of the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , P . S . G . D ., G . Sec of England , who had kindly undertaken to install the W . M .-elect , was then reported in due form , and the V . W . Brother being
thereupon requested to assume the chair , proceeded with the beautiful ceremony of installation , for which purpose Bro . Little was presented by his predecessor , the Prov G . Master . After there-admission of the brethren , and the usual salutes , the W . M . invested thc officers as follows Bro . R . Kenyon , S . W . ; G . Kenning . J . W . ; Rev . D Shaboe , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap , ; II . G . Buss , Prov .
G . Treas ., Treas ; W . H . Hubbard , Sec . ; Major I-I . W . Palmer , S . D . ; D . R . Still , J . D . ; A . B . Donnithorne , I . G . ; H . W . Wickens , D . C . ; and J . Weaver , Org . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were then splendidly delivered by Bros . Hervey and James Brett , G . Purs . A Past Master ' s jewel , which is to bear the arms of the Burdett family—to whose
ancient title and estates Colonel Burdett is the presumptive heir—was voted by acclamation to thc retiring Master , and ihe lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down lo the banquet , under the hiram of Bro . Little , W . M ., who was supported by R . W . Bro . Burdett , V . W . Bro . Hervey , W . Bros . J . Brett , Rev . D . Shaboe , H . G . Buss , R . S . Banning , P . G . Steward of England ; G
Kenning , Prov . G . Steward ; W . H . Hubbard , J . Weaver , W . West Smith , and R . Boncey ; Bros . Major E . H . Finney , Major Ii . W . Palmer , A . B . Donnithorne , II . W . Wickens , R . Kotzenherg , and C . Sissons . After the cloth was cleared , the usual toasts were given , Bros . Hervey and Brett responding for the Grand Officers , Bro . Banning for the visitors , and Bros . Shaboe and Buss
for the Prov . Grand Officers , and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed in honour of the occasion . ¦• The health ofthe Prov . G . . M : isier" was proposed in highly appreciative terms by the G . Secretary , and Bro . Colonel Burdett expressed his thanks to the brethren for the sincerity and warmth of their reception of the toast . " The health of
the W . M . was greeted with every demonstration of approval , and after several choice recitations and songs by Bros . Brett , West Smith , and Wickens , thc toasts ol the evening were brought to a close , and the brethren , for the most part , returned to town , highly delighted with the harmony ami success which had marked the first anniversary of the Burdett Lodge .
PROVINCIAL . WHITEHAVEN . — Lodge Sun , Square and Compasses , Ne . 119 . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual festival in the Masonic Hall , College-street , on the 16 th ult . They were joined b y a large number of the members of Lodge 872 , and also by brethren representing neighbouring lodges . Bro . Edward Fearon , W . M ., was
supported by Bros . Greaves P . D . P . G . M . ; Crowther Morton , W . M . Kenlis Lodge ; James Robertson , W . M . 872 ; II . Cook , W . B . Gibson , John Spittal , f . M'Kclvie , White , George Kenworthy , and Barr , P . M . ' s ; & c , & c . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bro . Windross , S . W ., and Bro . Henry , J . W . The dinner was a most excellent one , and on the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were appropriately given and heartily receifed . —Bro . Kenworthy returned thanks for the Prov .
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G . Officers . —Bro . Gibson , at the request of the W . M ., proposed "The Health ofthe P . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Greaves , and in doing so said that the fact of Bro . Greaves having occupied the high position of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the long period of between fourteen and fifteen years proved that he must have been well qualified to hold office . During the period referred to , the Prov . G . M .
was not present with them for a considerable time , and in his absence the whole business of the province devolved upon Bro . Greaves . From that time , he ( Bro . Gibson ) might say Freemasonry in Cumberland began to spread , and he especially noticed a regular and steady increase in the attendance of members of the Prov . Grand Lodge . In addition , Bro . Greaves worked hard in securing the
election of candidates for the Masonic charities . Scarcely a year passed without Cumberland securing the election of one or more candidates . Whitehaven had particular reason to feel proud of Bro . Greaves . About twenty years ago , Lodge 119 was in the lowest depths of poverty and distress . Two or three members kept the lodge together ; and in course of time it became necessary that these poor
members should have something done for them , and in that emergency they all knew how kindly Bro . Greaves interested himself in their behalf , and how warmly he had ever since been attached to the lodges in this part of the province . —Bro . Greavs , in a very feeling speech , returned thanks . He said that in his early connexion with Lodge 119 it was certainly at a very low ebb , but after a short
series of years it had become one of the most powerful and numerous lodges in the province ; and while he could not help regarding Lodge 119 as the corner-stone of Freemasonry in this division of the province , he at the same time regarded it as one of the chief means whereby the province itself had acquired the name it now enjoyed , not only throughout the north but elsewhere , for they would
find that it had likewise made its mark in the south of England . —Bro . Wicks in flattering terms proposed the health of their much-nspected W . M . —Bro . Fearden , after suitably thanking the brethren for the very hearty reception given to the toast , went on to say that from the first day he was made a Mason he took a peculiar liking to Freemasonry , and was determined to master all the
lessons of instruction and lo make himself proficient in the ancient art . As a result of his perseverance , he had risen in seven years from the lowest office to the higeest that he could possibly attain to in thc lodge of which he was a member . He had during that time taken every pains to fathom the secrets of Masonry , and yet such were the hidden mysteries of the art , that lie felt that he was
not one-half , nor one quarter , at the summit of that steep whereon the bright temple of Freemasonry so illustriously shone , and where it would continue to shine "brighter and brighter until the perfect day . " No matter how much any of them might know , they would find that in Freemasonry there was always something fresh to learn , and perhaps one of tlie best means of perfecting themselves in
the art was visiting neighbouring lodges . —After several other toasts and some excellent speeches , which want of space compels us to omit , the brethren separated , having enjoyed themselves immensely . During the evening some songs and g ! ees were capitally sung by Bros . E . G . Hughes , Franklin , Frcars , & c , Bro . Cooper most ably presiding at the pianoforte .
SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , A ' o . 200 . —This lodge held its annual installation meeting on Wednesday , the iSth ultimo , in the lodge-rooms , Globe-street . The W . M , Bro . R . I-I . Peacock , was in his place , supported by his officers and a very large assembly of P . M . 's , members , and visitors , numbering in all about fifty . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed .
One gentleman was ballottcd fur , and having been unanimously elected , was admitted and initiated by Bro . W . Peacock , I . P . M ., in a very impressive manner . Two brethren were passed to the second degree , and two other brethren raised 10 the sublime degree of Master Masons by Bros . Rooke and Williamson , P . M . ' s , in their usual very impressive manner . Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . W ., now took the reins of office as Installing Master . Bro . Williamson , P . M ., presented Bro . David Fletcher , S . W . and W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , and the usual questions having been read over and answered by Bro . Fletcher , he was installed in a very careful and impressive manner , when he appointed the following brethren as his officers : Bros . R . II . Peacock ,
I . P . M . ; G . II . Walshaw , S . W . ; J . W . Taylor , M . I ) ., J . W . ; J . W . Woodall , P . M ., Treas . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., Sec . ( the Treas . and the Sec . being re-invested for the seventh time uninterruptedly ); J . W . Teale , S . D . ; W . Milner , J . D . ; G . B . Thackeray , Org . ; J . S . Cook , I . G . ; and J . Ash , Tyler . It was unanimously agreed to purchase an organ for lodge use . Bro . Hanks , P . M .
6 43 , gave an invitation to the members ofthe Old Globe , as . 1 return compliment , to attend the annual installation of his lodge on thc second Monday in February ; and Bro . Rooke , P . M . and W . M .-elect of the Denison Lodge ( 1248 ) , gave a similar return invitation . The lodge was then closed in due form , and about forty brethren , including many visitors , sat down to one of Bro . J . A .
Chapman ' s sumptuous and excellent banquets . The usual routine toasts were proposed and drunk with all due honours , the W . M . being selected for a very high an I deserving compliment , to which he responded in a very fraternal manner . " Mine Host and Miss Chapman , " of
whom for courtesy and kindness too much cannot be said , was most enthusiastically received , and responded to by Uro . Chapman for himself and sister in true old English and Yorkshire style . At low 12 an evening ' s real enjoyment was brought to a close , and the brethren retired witb a feeling of real satisfaction and fraternal good will .
BOLTON —St . John ' s Lodge , No . 221 .-The annual meeting for installation of the W . M ., and celebrating the festival of St . John the Evangelist , was held on Wednesday , the x 8 th January , at the Commercial Hotel . The lodge was opened by thc W . M ., Bro , E . C . Gilbert ,
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assisted by his officers . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed under the presidency of Bro . Thos . Entwisle , when the W . M .-elect , Bro . William Green , was presented , and 1 hereupon obligated , installed , proclaimed , and saluted in ancient form . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . William
Dawson re-elected Tyler for the ensuing year . The following brethren were also invested with the collar and badge of office : Samuel Mitchell , S . W . ; Wm . Hewitt , J . W . ; fames Fitznewton , Sec . ; W . H . J . Jones , S . D . ; Robert " Gomie , J . D . ; J . M . Rutter , I . G . ; Peter Staton , Org . ; M . Entwisle , Dir . of Cer . ; and Charles Stanley and Ralph Winward , Stewards . The charge to the
W . M ., Wardens , and brethren was rendered with great efficiency by the Installing Master . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Egerton C . Gilbert for the able , urbane , and very satisfactory manner in which he had conducted the proceedings of" the lodge during the past year , and the interest he had taken in its welfare from his initiation to the present period . Bro . Gilbert was
at the same time presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by the senior Past Master present , on behalf of the lodge , as a testimony of their approbation of his conduct as W . M . —Bro . Gilbert , in appropriate terms , expressed his gratification at the honour conferred upon him , and tendered his hearty thanksto the brethren for their kindness in this and in other matters , and for their constant and uniform
good feeling towards him . —Bro . G . P . Brockbank then asked the lodge to accept as a souvenir of his connexion with them ( extending now to a period of twenty-five years ) a silver chain , to be worn , as directed by the Book of Constitutions , over the ordinary collar of the W . M . The chain is composed of thirty links , the monogram , 221 , and the eagle , symbolic of St . John , to whom the
lodge is dedicated , being placed alternately . Suspended from the chain is the square within a circle , and the crest of the donor ; and pendant therefrom a Masonic silver eagle . The lodge-room was filled with the members ancl visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec . ; Reuben Mitchell , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Pratt , 1009 ; Provis , 1052 ; J . Gibb Smith , W . M . 44
( who wore the silver collar formerly the property ofthe Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 , Bolton , and presented by them to their Manchester brethren on the occasion of the re-numbering ofthe lodges ) ; and the following members of the senior lodge of the province , No . 37 : Bros . J . Pickington , ] . W . ; John Sharpies , Treas . ; William Slater , S . D . ; Newton , Blain , and Brown ; also Bros .
Makin , S . W . 348 , and Horrocks , J . W . 34 S . Bro . Brockbank , Treas ., who is serving this year as Steward for the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , & c , advocated the claims of this charity , and the sum of ^ 20 was added to his list by private donations ofthe brethren ofthe lodge , making a total amount promised in Bolton of , £ 134 . Hearty good wishes were given by the members of the various lodges present , and
the lodge was closed in due form . The customary banquet was celebrated at the conclusion of business , and the usual toasts proposed and responded to . The evening ' s pleasure was considerably enhanced by the vocal entertainments afforded by Bros . Entwisle , Taylor , Rutter , Smedley , the recitations of Bro . Pratt and Provis , and the skilful manipulation of the harmonium by Bro . Staton , Organist of the lodge .
IIEUDEN BRIDGK . —Prince Frederick Lodge , No . 307 . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 9 th ult ., at the White Horse Hotel . The lodge was opened in the first degree at 6 . 15 p . m . by Bro . Roberts , W . M ., assisted by his officers , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when the chair
was taken by Bro . Isaac Booth , P . M . No . 61 , P . P . G S . of W ., who attended this meeting for the purpose of installing the W . M .-elect , Bro . Gamaliel Sutcliffe , who now took his obligation , having been presented for that purpose to the installing officer . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and a Board of Installed Masters opened , when Bro . Sutcliffe was duly installed
W . M . of No . 307 for the ensuing year . The brethren who had retired were then readmitted , and saluted the new W . M . ii the various degrees in thc usual form , after which the W . M . proceeded to invest the officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Bros . Austin Roberts , I . P . M . ; Richard Worsick , S . W . ; Thomas Whitaker , JW . ; Lewis Crabtrce , P . M ., Treas . ; William Gibson , P . M ., Sec ; Richard Whitaker , S . D . ; James Winterbottom ,
J D . ; David Heap , P . M ., I . G . ; James Dewhirst , Tyler . Thc only visitors present , in addition to Bro . Booth , were Bro . Richard Jessop , 448 , and Bro . William Cooke , P . M . 1302 . There being no other business to transact , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where , after having refreshed the inner man , the remainder of the evening was spent in a very harmonious manner .
MORLEY . —Lodge of Integrity , No . 380 . —The annual Festival of St . John was dul y held in this old Yorkshire lodge on Wednesday , the loth ult ., under the chairmanship of the respected W . M ., Bro . G . T . Bedford , when the following officers and brethren attended : —Bro . J . Sykes , S . W . ; Wm . Oakes , J . W . ; Atkinson , Sec ; L . Hirst , S . D . ; F . Tessyman , J . D . ; M . Rhodes , Steward ;
Dr . Hirst , 'Ireas . ; and William Smith , H . Bradley , O . Watson , J . Rayner , G . Perkin , P . M . 's ; W . Hirst , J ' Peel , Jackson , L . Hobson , N . Wood , E . Helliwel . Visitors ; Bros . Rev H . Williams and Nichols . After the usu . d loyal and Masonic toasts had been given from the chair , Bro . Dr . Hirst , the Immediate Past Master , in
feeling terms , proposed "The Health of tht W . M . and Officers , " which was ably responded to by them . The other principal toasts were " The Stewards of the Building Committee , " ably responded to by Bros . Perkin andjowett in appropriate terms ; "The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . Williams and Nichols : and the
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such a correct and impressive manner as to be very pleasing to all who were fortunate enough to be present . The W . M ., Bro . P . Gowland , having been re-elected , the usual installation ceremony was dispensed with ; but Bro . P . Matthews proclaimed and had him saluted in the tln-eedegrees as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . then appointed his officers for this year as follows :
Bros . Jackson , S . W . ; Daniel , J . W . ; P . Matthews , P . M ., Treas . ( re-invested ); J . Eglese , P . M ., Sec . ( reinvested ) ; Watson , S . D . ; Honey , J . D . ; Dyer , I . G . ; T . Wilson , P . M ., D . C . ; and T . Hoare , P . G . S ., Tyler ( re-invested ) . Bro . J . Eglese gave the charges to the Wardens and the brethren in his usual correct and
impressive manner . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was duly closed . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet and dessert , during which and for the remainder of the evening Bro . T . Wilson was indefatigable in his exertions to make all happy and comfortable .
British Oak Lodge , No . S 31 . —The installation meeting of this properous lodge was held on Monday , the 31 st of January , at the Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile-end . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . One gentleman was initiated into the Order . Bro . D . Scurr , P . M . 933 , installed Bro . Barnett , W . M ., who appointed
his officers . Bro . D . Scurr then resumed the chair , and raised three brothers to the third degree , all the ceremonies being well and ably done , after which the lodge was closed . A good banquet and dessert followed , Bro . lleckell , P . M ., Sec , being , as usual , unremitting in his exertions to make all present happy and comfortable . Amongst a large number of visitors were Bros . Barnes , G . Brown , F . Walters , and D . Scurr .
MIDDLESEX . Burdett Lodge , No . 1293 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 28 th ultimo , at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . The Audit Committee met previously , and the lodge was then opened Bro . R . Wentworth Little , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , the Treasurer and W . M .-elect , when the minutes were unanimously
confirmed . Bro Phythian was then examined as a candidate for the second degree , and the arrival of theW . M ., R . W . Pro . Colonel F . Burdett , Prov . G . Master , being announced , the Acting Master directed the brethren to receive him with all the honours due to his high stationa command which was most cheerfully obeyed , as all the brethren were delighted to see their worthy W . M . in
Freemasonry again , it being Colonel Burdett ' s first appearance at any meeting since his recent severe illness . The W . M . then took the chair , and Bro . Phythian wa « passed to the second degree . The arrival of the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , P . S . G . D ., G . Sec of England , who had kindly undertaken to install the W . M .-elect , was then reported in due form , and the V . W . Brother being
thereupon requested to assume the chair , proceeded with the beautiful ceremony of installation , for which purpose Bro . Little was presented by his predecessor , the Prov G . Master . After there-admission of the brethren , and the usual salutes , the W . M . invested thc officers as follows Bro . R . Kenyon , S . W . ; G . Kenning . J . W . ; Rev . D Shaboe , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap , ; II . G . Buss , Prov .
G . Treas ., Treas ; W . H . Hubbard , Sec . ; Major I-I . W . Palmer , S . D . ; D . R . Still , J . D . ; A . B . Donnithorne , I . G . ; H . W . Wickens , D . C . ; and J . Weaver , Org . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were then splendidly delivered by Bros . Hervey and James Brett , G . Purs . A Past Master ' s jewel , which is to bear the arms of the Burdett family—to whose
ancient title and estates Colonel Burdett is the presumptive heir—was voted by acclamation to thc retiring Master , and ihe lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down lo the banquet , under the hiram of Bro . Little , W . M ., who was supported by R . W . Bro . Burdett , V . W . Bro . Hervey , W . Bros . J . Brett , Rev . D . Shaboe , H . G . Buss , R . S . Banning , P . G . Steward of England ; G
Kenning , Prov . G . Steward ; W . H . Hubbard , J . Weaver , W . West Smith , and R . Boncey ; Bros . Major E . H . Finney , Major Ii . W . Palmer , A . B . Donnithorne , II . W . Wickens , R . Kotzenherg , and C . Sissons . After the cloth was cleared , the usual toasts were given , Bros . Hervey and Brett responding for the Grand Officers , Bro . Banning for the visitors , and Bros . Shaboe and Buss
for the Prov . Grand Officers , and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed in honour of the occasion . ¦• The health ofthe Prov . G . . M : isier" was proposed in highly appreciative terms by the G . Secretary , and Bro . Colonel Burdett expressed his thanks to the brethren for the sincerity and warmth of their reception of the toast . " The health of
the W . M . was greeted with every demonstration of approval , and after several choice recitations and songs by Bros . Brett , West Smith , and Wickens , thc toasts ol the evening were brought to a close , and the brethren , for the most part , returned to town , highly delighted with the harmony ami success which had marked the first anniversary of the Burdett Lodge .
PROVINCIAL . WHITEHAVEN . — Lodge Sun , Square and Compasses , Ne . 119 . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual festival in the Masonic Hall , College-street , on the 16 th ult . They were joined b y a large number of the members of Lodge 872 , and also by brethren representing neighbouring lodges . Bro . Edward Fearon , W . M ., was
supported by Bros . Greaves P . D . P . G . M . ; Crowther Morton , W . M . Kenlis Lodge ; James Robertson , W . M . 872 ; II . Cook , W . B . Gibson , John Spittal , f . M'Kclvie , White , George Kenworthy , and Barr , P . M . ' s ; & c , & c . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bro . Windross , S . W ., and Bro . Henry , J . W . The dinner was a most excellent one , and on the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were appropriately given and heartily receifed . —Bro . Kenworthy returned thanks for the Prov .
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G . Officers . —Bro . Gibson , at the request of the W . M ., proposed "The Health ofthe P . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Greaves , and in doing so said that the fact of Bro . Greaves having occupied the high position of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the long period of between fourteen and fifteen years proved that he must have been well qualified to hold office . During the period referred to , the Prov . G . M .
was not present with them for a considerable time , and in his absence the whole business of the province devolved upon Bro . Greaves . From that time , he ( Bro . Gibson ) might say Freemasonry in Cumberland began to spread , and he especially noticed a regular and steady increase in the attendance of members of the Prov . Grand Lodge . In addition , Bro . Greaves worked hard in securing the
election of candidates for the Masonic charities . Scarcely a year passed without Cumberland securing the election of one or more candidates . Whitehaven had particular reason to feel proud of Bro . Greaves . About twenty years ago , Lodge 119 was in the lowest depths of poverty and distress . Two or three members kept the lodge together ; and in course of time it became necessary that these poor
members should have something done for them , and in that emergency they all knew how kindly Bro . Greaves interested himself in their behalf , and how warmly he had ever since been attached to the lodges in this part of the province . —Bro . Greavs , in a very feeling speech , returned thanks . He said that in his early connexion with Lodge 119 it was certainly at a very low ebb , but after a short
series of years it had become one of the most powerful and numerous lodges in the province ; and while he could not help regarding Lodge 119 as the corner-stone of Freemasonry in this division of the province , he at the same time regarded it as one of the chief means whereby the province itself had acquired the name it now enjoyed , not only throughout the north but elsewhere , for they would
find that it had likewise made its mark in the south of England . —Bro . Wicks in flattering terms proposed the health of their much-nspected W . M . —Bro . Fearden , after suitably thanking the brethren for the very hearty reception given to the toast , went on to say that from the first day he was made a Mason he took a peculiar liking to Freemasonry , and was determined to master all the
lessons of instruction and lo make himself proficient in the ancient art . As a result of his perseverance , he had risen in seven years from the lowest office to the higeest that he could possibly attain to in thc lodge of which he was a member . He had during that time taken every pains to fathom the secrets of Masonry , and yet such were the hidden mysteries of the art , that lie felt that he was
not one-half , nor one quarter , at the summit of that steep whereon the bright temple of Freemasonry so illustriously shone , and where it would continue to shine "brighter and brighter until the perfect day . " No matter how much any of them might know , they would find that in Freemasonry there was always something fresh to learn , and perhaps one of tlie best means of perfecting themselves in
the art was visiting neighbouring lodges . —After several other toasts and some excellent speeches , which want of space compels us to omit , the brethren separated , having enjoyed themselves immensely . During the evening some songs and g ! ees were capitally sung by Bros . E . G . Hughes , Franklin , Frcars , & c , Bro . Cooper most ably presiding at the pianoforte .
SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , A ' o . 200 . —This lodge held its annual installation meeting on Wednesday , the iSth ultimo , in the lodge-rooms , Globe-street . The W . M , Bro . R . I-I . Peacock , was in his place , supported by his officers and a very large assembly of P . M . 's , members , and visitors , numbering in all about fifty . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed .
One gentleman was ballottcd fur , and having been unanimously elected , was admitted and initiated by Bro . W . Peacock , I . P . M ., in a very impressive manner . Two brethren were passed to the second degree , and two other brethren raised 10 the sublime degree of Master Masons by Bros . Rooke and Williamson , P . M . ' s , in their usual very impressive manner . Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . W ., now took the reins of office as Installing Master . Bro . Williamson , P . M ., presented Bro . David Fletcher , S . W . and W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , and the usual questions having been read over and answered by Bro . Fletcher , he was installed in a very careful and impressive manner , when he appointed the following brethren as his officers : Bros . R . II . Peacock ,
I . P . M . ; G . II . Walshaw , S . W . ; J . W . Taylor , M . I ) ., J . W . ; J . W . Woodall , P . M ., Treas . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., Sec . ( the Treas . and the Sec . being re-invested for the seventh time uninterruptedly ); J . W . Teale , S . D . ; W . Milner , J . D . ; G . B . Thackeray , Org . ; J . S . Cook , I . G . ; and J . Ash , Tyler . It was unanimously agreed to purchase an organ for lodge use . Bro . Hanks , P . M .
6 43 , gave an invitation to the members ofthe Old Globe , as . 1 return compliment , to attend the annual installation of his lodge on thc second Monday in February ; and Bro . Rooke , P . M . and W . M .-elect of the Denison Lodge ( 1248 ) , gave a similar return invitation . The lodge was then closed in due form , and about forty brethren , including many visitors , sat down to one of Bro . J . A .
Chapman ' s sumptuous and excellent banquets . The usual routine toasts were proposed and drunk with all due honours , the W . M . being selected for a very high an I deserving compliment , to which he responded in a very fraternal manner . " Mine Host and Miss Chapman , " of
whom for courtesy and kindness too much cannot be said , was most enthusiastically received , and responded to by Uro . Chapman for himself and sister in true old English and Yorkshire style . At low 12 an evening ' s real enjoyment was brought to a close , and the brethren retired witb a feeling of real satisfaction and fraternal good will .
BOLTON —St . John ' s Lodge , No . 221 .-The annual meeting for installation of the W . M ., and celebrating the festival of St . John the Evangelist , was held on Wednesday , the x 8 th January , at the Commercial Hotel . The lodge was opened by thc W . M ., Bro , E . C . Gilbert ,
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assisted by his officers . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed under the presidency of Bro . Thos . Entwisle , when the W . M .-elect , Bro . William Green , was presented , and 1 hereupon obligated , installed , proclaimed , and saluted in ancient form . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . William
Dawson re-elected Tyler for the ensuing year . The following brethren were also invested with the collar and badge of office : Samuel Mitchell , S . W . ; Wm . Hewitt , J . W . ; fames Fitznewton , Sec . ; W . H . J . Jones , S . D . ; Robert " Gomie , J . D . ; J . M . Rutter , I . G . ; Peter Staton , Org . ; M . Entwisle , Dir . of Cer . ; and Charles Stanley and Ralph Winward , Stewards . The charge to the
W . M ., Wardens , and brethren was rendered with great efficiency by the Installing Master . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Egerton C . Gilbert for the able , urbane , and very satisfactory manner in which he had conducted the proceedings of" the lodge during the past year , and the interest he had taken in its welfare from his initiation to the present period . Bro . Gilbert was
at the same time presented with a Past Master ' s jewel by the senior Past Master present , on behalf of the lodge , as a testimony of their approbation of his conduct as W . M . —Bro . Gilbert , in appropriate terms , expressed his gratification at the honour conferred upon him , and tendered his hearty thanksto the brethren for their kindness in this and in other matters , and for their constant and uniform
good feeling towards him . —Bro . G . P . Brockbank then asked the lodge to accept as a souvenir of his connexion with them ( extending now to a period of twenty-five years ) a silver chain , to be worn , as directed by the Book of Constitutions , over the ordinary collar of the W . M . The chain is composed of thirty links , the monogram , 221 , and the eagle , symbolic of St . John , to whom the
lodge is dedicated , being placed alternately . Suspended from the chain is the square within a circle , and the crest of the donor ; and pendant therefrom a Masonic silver eagle . The lodge-room was filled with the members ancl visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec . ; Reuben Mitchell , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Pratt , 1009 ; Provis , 1052 ; J . Gibb Smith , W . M . 44
( who wore the silver collar formerly the property ofthe Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 , Bolton , and presented by them to their Manchester brethren on the occasion of the re-numbering ofthe lodges ) ; and the following members of the senior lodge of the province , No . 37 : Bros . J . Pickington , ] . W . ; John Sharpies , Treas . ; William Slater , S . D . ; Newton , Blain , and Brown ; also Bros .
Makin , S . W . 348 , and Horrocks , J . W . 34 S . Bro . Brockbank , Treas ., who is serving this year as Steward for the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , & c , advocated the claims of this charity , and the sum of ^ 20 was added to his list by private donations ofthe brethren ofthe lodge , making a total amount promised in Bolton of , £ 134 . Hearty good wishes were given by the members of the various lodges present , and
the lodge was closed in due form . The customary banquet was celebrated at the conclusion of business , and the usual toasts proposed and responded to . The evening ' s pleasure was considerably enhanced by the vocal entertainments afforded by Bros . Entwisle , Taylor , Rutter , Smedley , the recitations of Bro . Pratt and Provis , and the skilful manipulation of the harmonium by Bro . Staton , Organist of the lodge .
IIEUDEN BRIDGK . —Prince Frederick Lodge , No . 307 . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 9 th ult ., at the White Horse Hotel . The lodge was opened in the first degree at 6 . 15 p . m . by Bro . Roberts , W . M ., assisted by his officers , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when the chair
was taken by Bro . Isaac Booth , P . M . No . 61 , P . P . G S . of W ., who attended this meeting for the purpose of installing the W . M .-elect , Bro . Gamaliel Sutcliffe , who now took his obligation , having been presented for that purpose to the installing officer . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and a Board of Installed Masters opened , when Bro . Sutcliffe was duly installed
W . M . of No . 307 for the ensuing year . The brethren who had retired were then readmitted , and saluted the new W . M . ii the various degrees in thc usual form , after which the W . M . proceeded to invest the officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Bros . Austin Roberts , I . P . M . ; Richard Worsick , S . W . ; Thomas Whitaker , JW . ; Lewis Crabtrce , P . M ., Treas . ; William Gibson , P . M ., Sec ; Richard Whitaker , S . D . ; James Winterbottom ,
J D . ; David Heap , P . M ., I . G . ; James Dewhirst , Tyler . Thc only visitors present , in addition to Bro . Booth , were Bro . Richard Jessop , 448 , and Bro . William Cooke , P . M . 1302 . There being no other business to transact , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where , after having refreshed the inner man , the remainder of the evening was spent in a very harmonious manner .
MORLEY . —Lodge of Integrity , No . 380 . —The annual Festival of St . John was dul y held in this old Yorkshire lodge on Wednesday , the loth ult ., under the chairmanship of the respected W . M ., Bro . G . T . Bedford , when the following officers and brethren attended : —Bro . J . Sykes , S . W . ; Wm . Oakes , J . W . ; Atkinson , Sec ; L . Hirst , S . D . ; F . Tessyman , J . D . ; M . Rhodes , Steward ;
Dr . Hirst , 'Ireas . ; and William Smith , H . Bradley , O . Watson , J . Rayner , G . Perkin , P . M . 's ; W . Hirst , J ' Peel , Jackson , L . Hobson , N . Wood , E . Helliwel . Visitors ; Bros . Rev H . Williams and Nichols . After the usu . d loyal and Masonic toasts had been given from the chair , Bro . Dr . Hirst , the Immediate Past Master , in
feeling terms , proposed "The Health of tht W . M . and Officers , " which was ably responded to by them . The other principal toasts were " The Stewards of the Building Committee , " ably responded to by Bros . Perkin andjowett in appropriate terms ; "The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . Williams and Nichols : and the