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the preference , both lodges being in a languishing state . However , no sooner had they done it , and committed Masonic suicide , then they wanted to bring about a resurrection . The result of their efforts was the establishment of the lodge—whose jubilee they were now
celebrating . Other toasts were given ; Bros . King , Cohen , Smith , and Abbott added to the harmony of the evening with songs and recitations , and it was at a late hour when the brethren separated , after enjoying , speaking for ourselves , a most agreeable evening .
WEST DERBY .- — Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The brethren of this lodge ' assembled at Bro . Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West Derby , on Thursday afternoon , the 19 th inst ., the special business on the circular being the installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . Peter Macmuldrow ) , the investiture
of officers , election of Tyler , and one " raising and three " passings . " The installation and investment of officers , however , was found to be sufficient for cne afternoon , and therefore the other portion of the programme was left in abeyance , which was a very wise step to take .
The lodge was opened shortly after two o ' clock by Bro . Joseph Clegg , W . M ., and the officers ( past and present ) whose names appeared on the Tyler ' s book were Bros . W . S . Vines , P . M . ; T . Macmuldrow , S . W . ; W . Jones , J . W . ; H . Liversage , Treas . ; Richard Bennett , Sec . ; A .
T . Smith , S . D . ; M . Bush , J . D . ; G . Aspinall , I . G . ; W . Avis , Org . ; Alex . Jones , Steward ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . W . Brown , J . Stephenson , W . S . Bennett , S . Schonstadt , J . Sutcliffe , P . M . ; J . Townley , J . Christian , J . Lonsdale , J . Capell ,
H . T . Bamber , A . E . Kirkpatrick , J . Dawson , J . Holmes , W . Hiles , Frank Moss , G . Foster , W . S . Hawarth , H . Dickenson , W . Nash , and F . H . Nash . The following visiting brethren were also present : —Bros . Thomas W ylie , P . Prov . J . G . W ., W . L ., P . M . 86 and 292 ; James
Macmuldrow , P . G . Sec , Wigton and Kirkcudbright , W . M . Lodge 41 , Scotland ; J . Vaughan , S . D . 86 ; J . E . Howard Pughe , 1094 ; W . J . Chapman . 667 ; David Paterson , 673 ; Samuel Kirkpatrick , 249 ; Richard C . Yelland , S . D ., 1064 ; Wm . Wood , 26 . 3 : Richard R . Martin .
W . M . 1094 ; Aug . P . Fabian , P . M . 487 , P . P . S . G . W ., Hants ; Isaiah Raw , I . G . 220 , Garston ; James B . Mackenzie , 1182 . Although the weather was of the most unpleasant nature in the early part of the day , and although the majority of brethren had to travel by ' bus from
Liverpool , it will be seen that there was a very good and influential gathering , thus showing the popularity and prosperity of the Pembroke , as a suburban lodge . The business having been duly opened by the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . J oseph Clegg , the
retiring W . M .. then occupied the chair of Installing Master , and at once proceeded , according to ancient form , to instal Bro . Peter Macmuldrow , as the W . M . ofthe Pembroke Lodge . Ihis always interesting ceremony—no matter how often it had been witnessed—was especiully
remarkable on this occasion , for the effective and complete manner in which it was performed b y Bro . Clegg , who was abl y assisted in some portions b y Bro . T . Wvlie , P . P . J . G . W . After a Board of Installed Masters had been held , and the brethren , on
their re-admission , had saluted the newly , chaired W . M . in the three degrees , the following brethren were invested by him as his officers : — Bros . Joseph Clegg , I . P . M ; W . Jones , S . W . ; R . li ¦ nnetr , J . W . H . l . iversai ; i \ Treasurer ( rec < h ; A . 1 Smith , Secretary ; iVJ . Bush ,
S . I ) . ; Geo . Aspinall , J . D . ; W . Avis , Organist ; Alex . Jones . I . G ; J . Sellar , P . M ., D . C ; John C . pel . h . S . ; A . E . Kirkpatrick , J . S . Bro . R'llnn-on was unanimously re-elected Tyler . Hearty good wishes were then given for the W . M . by brethren from Lodges 86 , 220 , 249 , 487 , 6 73 < ° 94 . & c ., and after several propositions had
bei n made , and the accounts , which showed a good balance in favour of the lodge , had been passed , after a high compliment from the auditors to Bro . Liversage , the Treasurer , the brethren were called off from labour to refreshment . About half past five , nearly the whole of the brethren present sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Bro . Rawlinson ,
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No . 1299 , but the waiting was capable of being greatly improved without very much trouble . Of course , Bro . P . Macmuldrow , the W . M ., presided , and after the cloth had been removed , he proceeded , without delay , to give in a business like manner , the usual loyal toasts ,
which were received with true Masonic loyalty . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., the Marquess of Ripon , the M . W . D . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Grand Lodge Officers , " a
toast which was also given with enthusiasm and responded to with the greatest heartiness . A similar reception was given by the brethren to the " Health of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M ., Bro . the Hon . Captain F . Stanley , M . P ., D . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Lodge
Officers , " to each of whom theW . M . referred in the highest terms . Bro . Thomas Wylie , P . Prov . J . G . W . and P . Prov . G . Reg ., responded to the toast , and in doing so said that Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , since his appointment had won golden opinions from every brother
within his province . He ( Bro . Wylie ) had the assurance of his lordship that it was not his intention to perpetuate the long periods of office amongst his Provincial Grand Officers , as had formerly prevailed , except in cases where the change would be detrimented to the interests of
the Provincial Grand Lodge , but he intended to change the officers every year . It was his lordship ' s intention to have visited every lodge in his province within one year , if possible , but now his engagements in connection with Her Majesty ' s Government had set that arrangement aside , and he would be prevented from carrying
out his intentions for the present . The W . M ., in happy terms , next gave " The Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland , coupled with the names of Bro . James MacMuldrow . P . G . Sec , Wigton and Kirkcudbright , W . M . Lodge 41 , Scotland , and Bro . Aug . P . Fabian , P . M . 4 87 , P . P . S . G . W ., Hants . Bro . MacMuldrow and Bro . Fabian both
responded , and expressed feelings of hearty good will from their respective lodges , and the highest admiration for the working and harmony of the Pembroke Lodge . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of the Past Masters of Pembroke Lodge , coupled with the name of
Bro . Vines , " who acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Clegg , I . P . M ., " was next given by the W . M ., who after passing a high eulogium upon him for the admirable way in which he had fulfilled his duties , presented him , in the | name of the
brethren , with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , set with splendid diamonds , as a token of the esteem and admiration felt for him by all the brethren . He had also great pleasure in presenting a Life Governorship of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution to Bro . Clegg ,
in recognition of his indefatigable exertions in connection with the lodge ball , recently held , which had not only proved a most pleasant meeting , but highly remunerative . In making the presentation of the jewel , the W . M . said : — Bro . Clegg , I have much pleasure in presenting
this jewel to you in the name of the members of the Pembroke Lodge . By it they desire to convey to you their appreciation of the way in which you have conducted the affairs ofthe lodge during the past twelve months . A more handsome P . M . jewel I have never seen , but I am sure you
will value it , not so much on account of its intrinsic worth , as for the kind feelings of fraternal regard , of which it is the expression . That you will wear it with pride and pleasure , I doubt not , but you may also look upon it as an emblem of another jewel , that we , as Masons , must strive
to obtain , one which is above all value , for the just approbation of our fellow mortals is insignificant when compared with that of our Divine Creator . Your year of office as Worshipful Master in this lodge is now over , and you rest from your labours , but we trust that you may be long spared amongst us in health and strength ,
and that when you have finished your allotted task here below , you may meet your reward in the Grand Lodge above , where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . Bro . Clegg acknowledged the high compliment and the presentations in appropriate terms , expressing much gratitude for the kindness ever shown to him ,
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and his assurance of a continued interest ia the welfare of the lodge . Subsequently Bro . Clegg proposed the health of the W . M ., which was very cordially received . Bro . MacMuldrow , W . M ., in responding , said it was his ambition to see the Pembroke Lodge second to none for
the efficiency of its working , in regard to which he was glad to say it had already got a good name in the provinces . He afterwards proposed the health of the officers of the lodge , remarking that they had officers upon whom they might well congratulate themselves . Bro . Jones
S . W ., acknowledged the toast on behalf of himself and brother officers , and assured the W . M . they would all do their utmost to assist him in his arduous duties in the conduct of the lodge . Bro . Bennett and Bro . Liversage , the Treasurer , and the various other officers also responded .
Bro . Liversage , in doing SO ; remarked that financially the lodge was never in a better position than at the present time . The " Visitors " ( responded to by Bro . Wood ) , the "Piess" ( acknowledged by Bros . Vaughan and Mackenzie ) , and other complimentary toasts followed ; a
most agreeable evening being spent . The proceedings were varied and enlivened by some capital songs , excellently sung by several of the biethren . WALTHAM NEW TOWN ( HERTS . )—King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 . )—The first
regular meeting for the present year of this highly prosperous and flourishing lodge was held at the Britannia Hotel , on Tuesday , 17 th ult ., the vacation months being now December , January , and February , instead of June , July , and August as heretofore ; present Bros . J . K .
Young , W . M . ; West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; Evans , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W ., Barwick , Treasurer ; Riley , Secretary ; Lacy , P . M . 174 and 1 4 , acting for S . D . ; Tydeman , J . D ., and S . W . 1437 ; Holmes , I . G . ; Verry , Tyler , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due
form , the minutes of the last lodge , and also of a Lodge of Emergency , were read and confirmed . The ceremony of the first , second , and third degrees was then conducted by the W . M ., with the able assistance of the various officers , in that impressive manner for which he is so deservedly
distinguished . Mr . M . Levy was duly initiated , Bros . Bull and Robinson were passed to the second degree , and Bro . Price raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was closed and adjourned until April 21 st , 1874 . The remainder of the evening was devoted to
refreshment . and social enjoyment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured , some excellent singing further enlivened the proceedings , and the brethren separated with mutual goodwill and satisfaction at 10 p . m . IVY LODGE ( NO . 1441 ) . —The last regular
meeting of the season of this young and meritorious lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Plock ' s , the Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge-road , and like every preceding meeting proved a source of gratification to its founders , promoters , and numerous friends .
lhe proceedings comprised the working of the three degrees , which were begun , carried on , and completed in a pure and perfect manner by the W . M . and his principal and assistant officers . The lodge was opened soon after five o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Smith , and the necessary
and preliminary business despatched . Two out of the three candidates for the third degree being found to be present , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and the requisite examination was undergone by Bros . G . Skegg and W . C . Ware , who afterwards withdrew . The lodge
was then opened in the third degree , and these two brethren having properly presented themselves , were afterwards re-admitted , and received the benefit of the sublime degree . Bro . C . Pantlin , the other candidate , having arrived , the lodge was resumed to the second degree , and that brother , having satisfactorily proved his
further Masonic attainments , withdrew while the lodge was again resumed to the third degree . Bro . Pantlin having been re-admitted , the sublime degree was again worked by the W . M . most solemnly and impressively , Bro . Smith terminating his labours in this degree by imparting the traditional history of this portion of our mystery in all its fulness and wealth of illustration .
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the preference , both lodges being in a languishing state . However , no sooner had they done it , and committed Masonic suicide , then they wanted to bring about a resurrection . The result of their efforts was the establishment of the lodge—whose jubilee they were now
celebrating . Other toasts were given ; Bros . King , Cohen , Smith , and Abbott added to the harmony of the evening with songs and recitations , and it was at a late hour when the brethren separated , after enjoying , speaking for ourselves , a most agreeable evening .
WEST DERBY .- — Pembroke Lodge ( No . 1299 ) . —The brethren of this lodge ' assembled at Bro . Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West Derby , on Thursday afternoon , the 19 th inst ., the special business on the circular being the installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . Peter Macmuldrow ) , the investiture
of officers , election of Tyler , and one " raising and three " passings . " The installation and investment of officers , however , was found to be sufficient for cne afternoon , and therefore the other portion of the programme was left in abeyance , which was a very wise step to take .
The lodge was opened shortly after two o ' clock by Bro . Joseph Clegg , W . M ., and the officers ( past and present ) whose names appeared on the Tyler ' s book were Bros . W . S . Vines , P . M . ; T . Macmuldrow , S . W . ; W . Jones , J . W . ; H . Liversage , Treas . ; Richard Bennett , Sec . ; A .
T . Smith , S . D . ; M . Bush , J . D . ; G . Aspinall , I . G . ; W . Avis , Org . ; Alex . Jones , Steward ; and J . Robinson , Tyler . The members present were Bros . W . Brown , J . Stephenson , W . S . Bennett , S . Schonstadt , J . Sutcliffe , P . M . ; J . Townley , J . Christian , J . Lonsdale , J . Capell ,
H . T . Bamber , A . E . Kirkpatrick , J . Dawson , J . Holmes , W . Hiles , Frank Moss , G . Foster , W . S . Hawarth , H . Dickenson , W . Nash , and F . H . Nash . The following visiting brethren were also present : —Bros . Thomas W ylie , P . Prov . J . G . W ., W . L ., P . M . 86 and 292 ; James
Macmuldrow , P . G . Sec , Wigton and Kirkcudbright , W . M . Lodge 41 , Scotland ; J . Vaughan , S . D . 86 ; J . E . Howard Pughe , 1094 ; W . J . Chapman . 667 ; David Paterson , 673 ; Samuel Kirkpatrick , 249 ; Richard C . Yelland , S . D ., 1064 ; Wm . Wood , 26 . 3 : Richard R . Martin .
W . M . 1094 ; Aug . P . Fabian , P . M . 487 , P . P . S . G . W ., Hants ; Isaiah Raw , I . G . 220 , Garston ; James B . Mackenzie , 1182 . Although the weather was of the most unpleasant nature in the early part of the day , and although the majority of brethren had to travel by ' bus from
Liverpool , it will be seen that there was a very good and influential gathering , thus showing the popularity and prosperity of the Pembroke , as a suburban lodge . The business having been duly opened by the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . J oseph Clegg , the
retiring W . M .. then occupied the chair of Installing Master , and at once proceeded , according to ancient form , to instal Bro . Peter Macmuldrow , as the W . M . ofthe Pembroke Lodge . Ihis always interesting ceremony—no matter how often it had been witnessed—was especiully
remarkable on this occasion , for the effective and complete manner in which it was performed b y Bro . Clegg , who was abl y assisted in some portions b y Bro . T . Wvlie , P . P . J . G . W . After a Board of Installed Masters had been held , and the brethren , on
their re-admission , had saluted the newly , chaired W . M . in the three degrees , the following brethren were invested by him as his officers : — Bros . Joseph Clegg , I . P . M ; W . Jones , S . W . ; R . li ¦ nnetr , J . W . H . l . iversai ; i \ Treasurer ( rec < h ; A . 1 Smith , Secretary ; iVJ . Bush ,
S . I ) . ; Geo . Aspinall , J . D . ; W . Avis , Organist ; Alex . Jones . I . G ; J . Sellar , P . M ., D . C ; John C . pel . h . S . ; A . E . Kirkpatrick , J . S . Bro . R'llnn-on was unanimously re-elected Tyler . Hearty good wishes were then given for the W . M . by brethren from Lodges 86 , 220 , 249 , 487 , 6 73 < ° 94 . & c ., and after several propositions had
bei n made , and the accounts , which showed a good balance in favour of the lodge , had been passed , after a high compliment from the auditors to Bro . Liversage , the Treasurer , the brethren were called off from labour to refreshment . About half past five , nearly the whole of the brethren present sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Bro . Rawlinson ,
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No . 1299 , but the waiting was capable of being greatly improved without very much trouble . Of course , Bro . P . Macmuldrow , the W . M ., presided , and after the cloth had been removed , he proceeded , without delay , to give in a business like manner , the usual loyal toasts ,
which were received with true Masonic loyalty . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., the Marquess of Ripon , the M . W . D . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Grand Lodge Officers , " a
toast which was also given with enthusiasm and responded to with the greatest heartiness . A similar reception was given by the brethren to the " Health of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M ., Bro . the Hon . Captain F . Stanley , M . P ., D . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Lodge
Officers , " to each of whom theW . M . referred in the highest terms . Bro . Thomas Wylie , P . Prov . J . G . W . and P . Prov . G . Reg ., responded to the toast , and in doing so said that Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , since his appointment had won golden opinions from every brother
within his province . He ( Bro . Wylie ) had the assurance of his lordship that it was not his intention to perpetuate the long periods of office amongst his Provincial Grand Officers , as had formerly prevailed , except in cases where the change would be detrimented to the interests of
the Provincial Grand Lodge , but he intended to change the officers every year . It was his lordship ' s intention to have visited every lodge in his province within one year , if possible , but now his engagements in connection with Her Majesty ' s Government had set that arrangement aside , and he would be prevented from carrying
out his intentions for the present . The W . M ., in happy terms , next gave " The Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland , coupled with the names of Bro . James MacMuldrow . P . G . Sec , Wigton and Kirkcudbright , W . M . Lodge 41 , Scotland , and Bro . Aug . P . Fabian , P . M . 4 87 , P . P . S . G . W ., Hants . Bro . MacMuldrow and Bro . Fabian both
responded , and expressed feelings of hearty good will from their respective lodges , and the highest admiration for the working and harmony of the Pembroke Lodge . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of the Past Masters of Pembroke Lodge , coupled with the name of
Bro . Vines , " who acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Clegg , I . P . M ., " was next given by the W . M ., who after passing a high eulogium upon him for the admirable way in which he had fulfilled his duties , presented him , in the | name of the
brethren , with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , set with splendid diamonds , as a token of the esteem and admiration felt for him by all the brethren . He had also great pleasure in presenting a Life Governorship of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution to Bro . Clegg ,
in recognition of his indefatigable exertions in connection with the lodge ball , recently held , which had not only proved a most pleasant meeting , but highly remunerative . In making the presentation of the jewel , the W . M . said : — Bro . Clegg , I have much pleasure in presenting
this jewel to you in the name of the members of the Pembroke Lodge . By it they desire to convey to you their appreciation of the way in which you have conducted the affairs ofthe lodge during the past twelve months . A more handsome P . M . jewel I have never seen , but I am sure you
will value it , not so much on account of its intrinsic worth , as for the kind feelings of fraternal regard , of which it is the expression . That you will wear it with pride and pleasure , I doubt not , but you may also look upon it as an emblem of another jewel , that we , as Masons , must strive
to obtain , one which is above all value , for the just approbation of our fellow mortals is insignificant when compared with that of our Divine Creator . Your year of office as Worshipful Master in this lodge is now over , and you rest from your labours , but we trust that you may be long spared amongst us in health and strength ,
and that when you have finished your allotted task here below , you may meet your reward in the Grand Lodge above , where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . Bro . Clegg acknowledged the high compliment and the presentations in appropriate terms , expressing much gratitude for the kindness ever shown to him ,
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and his assurance of a continued interest ia the welfare of the lodge . Subsequently Bro . Clegg proposed the health of the W . M ., which was very cordially received . Bro . MacMuldrow , W . M ., in responding , said it was his ambition to see the Pembroke Lodge second to none for
the efficiency of its working , in regard to which he was glad to say it had already got a good name in the provinces . He afterwards proposed the health of the officers of the lodge , remarking that they had officers upon whom they might well congratulate themselves . Bro . Jones
S . W ., acknowledged the toast on behalf of himself and brother officers , and assured the W . M . they would all do their utmost to assist him in his arduous duties in the conduct of the lodge . Bro . Bennett and Bro . Liversage , the Treasurer , and the various other officers also responded .
Bro . Liversage , in doing SO ; remarked that financially the lodge was never in a better position than at the present time . The " Visitors " ( responded to by Bro . Wood ) , the "Piess" ( acknowledged by Bros . Vaughan and Mackenzie ) , and other complimentary toasts followed ; a
most agreeable evening being spent . The proceedings were varied and enlivened by some capital songs , excellently sung by several of the biethren . WALTHAM NEW TOWN ( HERTS . )—King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 . )—The first
regular meeting for the present year of this highly prosperous and flourishing lodge was held at the Britannia Hotel , on Tuesday , 17 th ult ., the vacation months being now December , January , and February , instead of June , July , and August as heretofore ; present Bros . J . K .
Young , W . M . ; West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; Evans , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W ., Barwick , Treasurer ; Riley , Secretary ; Lacy , P . M . 174 and 1 4 , acting for S . D . ; Tydeman , J . D ., and S . W . 1437 ; Holmes , I . G . ; Verry , Tyler , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due
form , the minutes of the last lodge , and also of a Lodge of Emergency , were read and confirmed . The ceremony of the first , second , and third degrees was then conducted by the W . M ., with the able assistance of the various officers , in that impressive manner for which he is so deservedly
distinguished . Mr . M . Levy was duly initiated , Bros . Bull and Robinson were passed to the second degree , and Bro . Price raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was closed and adjourned until April 21 st , 1874 . The remainder of the evening was devoted to
refreshment . and social enjoyment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured , some excellent singing further enlivened the proceedings , and the brethren separated with mutual goodwill and satisfaction at 10 p . m . IVY LODGE ( NO . 1441 ) . —The last regular
meeting of the season of this young and meritorious lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Plock ' s , the Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark Bridge-road , and like every preceding meeting proved a source of gratification to its founders , promoters , and numerous friends .
lhe proceedings comprised the working of the three degrees , which were begun , carried on , and completed in a pure and perfect manner by the W . M . and his principal and assistant officers . The lodge was opened soon after five o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Smith , and the necessary
and preliminary business despatched . Two out of the three candidates for the third degree being found to be present , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and the requisite examination was undergone by Bros . G . Skegg and W . C . Ware , who afterwards withdrew . The lodge
was then opened in the third degree , and these two brethren having properly presented themselves , were afterwards re-admitted , and received the benefit of the sublime degree . Bro . C . Pantlin , the other candidate , having arrived , the lodge was resumed to the second degree , and that brother , having satisfactorily proved his
further Masonic attainments , withdrew while the lodge was again resumed to the third degree . Bro . Pantlin having been re-admitted , the sublime degree was again worked by the W . M . most solemnly and impressively , Bro . Smith terminating his labours in this degree by imparting the traditional history of this portion of our mystery in all its fulness and wealth of illustration .