-
Articles/Ads
Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. ← Page 2 of 5 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 2 of 5 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 2 of 5 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
made it imposing ; and the old warrant of the lodge and other emblems of its antiquity , suitably disposed on Ihe walls , gave a Masonic air to the locality seldom met with away from the Masonic Temple in Great Queen Street . The brethren of Kent have lom * been famous for their
Masonic spirit , and when they arrange any celebration , it is always done thoroughly . Brethren are not wanting to lend assistance at any Masonic event , and the present and past Grand Officers of the Province are always ready to devote a portion of their time to give eclat lo the proceedings . At the installation meeting , therefore , on Tuesday week , in this lodge , a strong body of these brethren
attended , and among them were Bros . Page , P . G . W . ; Spencer , P . G . S . ; W . Wood , W . M . St . Michaels ; J . Parkes , P . M . 3 S 7 , Malta ; H . Wood , W . M . 20 ; R . C . Burfield , P . M . 20 ; W . Downing , l . P . M . 20 ; P . Murphy , P . M . 184- ! P . WarntyP . Prov . A . G . S . ; Swinfen , W . M . 303 ; . 1- Jervis , W . M . 1424 ; H . Massey , P . M . tity ( Freemason ); C . Birlcy , l . P . M . 1 S 4 ; I . G . Redman , P . M ., P . G . Supt .
Works ; Strowsc , P . M ., ; Thomas Wells , S . W . 303 ; Timothy Epps , 303 ; Thomas Elliott , 1030 ; llendcrton , 1030 ; J . G . Wilson and J . C . Sinclair , Stewards 20 ; George Benlly , l . G . 20 ; Lemon , 20 ; Joseph Edwards , 20 ; Griftkin , 20 ; ami Gale , 1 S 4 . Lodge was resumed by Bro . Birley , W . M ., shortly after four o'clock , ami he then vacated the chair in favour of
Bro . Redman , Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works , who , in a very quiet , unassuming , yet fluent and impressive way , installed Bro . James JJeivelt , of Old Biompton , in the chair of the lodge . Bro . Ilewett was presented by Bro . R . C . Burfield , P . M . No . 20 , and at the Board of Installed Masters received the hearty congratulations of all its members . One of the brethren of Ibis board was Bro .
Strcwse , the Treasurer of the lodge , who was certainly unique by the number of years he has been a member of the Craft . Bro . Strowsc has been fifty-seven years a Mason ; hehas witnessed fifty installations in this lodge ; he has been its Treasurer thirty-seven years , and a Past Master of the lodge forty-one years . Bro . Ilewett , immediately after being placed in the chair , proceeded with his duties , and
gave evidence of his ability to perform them 111 a masterly style . At the proper time he appointed Bros . Mugglcton , S . W . ; Gorham , JAV . ; Strowsc , P . M ., Treasurer ; " W . H . Edwards , Secretary ; Young , S . D . ; Rankin , J . D . ; Johnstone , Dir . of Cer . ; Middleton , l . G . ; Butler and Cotton , Stewards ; Mclvcan , Organist ; and Dingo , Tyler . Bro . Ridm .-in delivered all the charges on the investiture of
officers and to the brethren subsequently . A vole of thanks was passed to Bro . Redman for performing the ceremony , and this having been done , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Mitre Hotel , Chatham , where a superb banquet was provided by Bro . J . F . Lewis , the proprietor . The preparations were in keeping with all the other arrangements of the day , being
perfect in all their parts anil honourable to every one who hat ! a hand in them . There was a beautiful display ol ( lowers , which were rendered the more attractive by there being a full supply without a superabundance of them . Flags were nicely arranged around the room , and there was a tasteful harmony of colours in the fruit , the flowers , and the banners . The tables were soon supplied with
guests , and the members of the lodge and their visitors made an imposing gathering of over 30 brethren . The banquet was partaken of with great zesl , as it deserved to he , and when it was disposed of and grace said , the W . M . proceeded to discharge the remaining functions of President , by proposing the toasts . This he did , as he had done the Master ' s duties in lotige , with readiness ; not forgetting
that extending Ihe speeches to any great length , woultl deprive the brethren from London of the pleasure of participating in them . Before however proceeding with them , he placcfl on Bro . Birley ' s breast a massive Past Master ' s jewel , and informed the brethren that Bro . Birley was Steward of the lodge for Ihe Benevolent Institution ' s festival , which would be held the next day . After submitting Her
Majesty's health to the brethren , the W . M . called on Bro . Page , P . G . J . W ., to propose the Grand Master . In doing so , Bro . Page , after expressing his gratification that the Prince of Wales should have taken that office upon him , trusted that he might he spared to fulfil the duties of the office for many years , and might never cease to feel that strong and kind regard for Freemasonry which he had evinced hitherto . With "The Health if the Prince of
Wales , " he asked the brethren to drink " Better Health to Prince Leopold . " The W . M . proposed "The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; Ihe Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " While on this toast he thought he could not tlo belter than ask the deep sympathy of the brethren for the Pro Grand Master , on the death of the Countess of
Carnarvon , a lady who was much beloved by all persons with whom she came 1 n contact . To his lordship her death must be a severe trial , and he ( the W . M . ) was sure that all the brethren would mourn with him , as a member of the same great brotherhood . Bro . Redman proposed "The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " and said it was perfectly unnecessary for him in that place lo
enter into any culogium of his lordship's character . It was well known that for the last fifteen years Freemasonry had flourished in the county of Kent lo an almost unprecedented degree . The lodges of this province had almost Irebled their number since Lord I lolinesdale took its Grand Mastership . This success spoke much for his energy , and il was tlitrc ' ore with pecu'i irpUasr . rc that Ihe brethren should welcome the mention of his name . The W . M . proposed
"The Deputy Prov . Grind Master , and the Grand Officers , " ; md coupled wilh the toast the name of Bro . Spencer , Prov . pfJratifl Secretary , all officer whose dufiVs had been discharged , while with quietness , with gie . it lalcnt andabilily . Bro . Spencer responded , and particularly mentioned the unsurpassed hospitality which had cliaraclcriscd this lodge in the icciption of its ti-Hors . Referring to Ihe W . M . ' s iind mention of the services o ; the Prov . Grand Secretary ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
he reminded the brethren that his duties which woultl otherwise have been onerous had been rendered comparatively light by the exactitude with which the lodges in the province had madejtheir returns . If he had given satisfaction hitherto , he hoped to do so in future . The business of the province was increasing very fast , and it was a pleasure to all Masons to see the strides which the Order was
making in the country . They hail recently lost the advice and guidance of one who had held high and distinguished rank , and who had obtained the good-fellowship of the brethren throughout the entire Craft . They had lost him under peculiar circumstances ; and the Order was p laced in an extraordinary position , inasmuch as he wasrcplacctl by one who , in future years , would be not only the head
of the Craft , but the head of the nation . It was a great thing for Freemasons to be ruled over by one who occupied so hig h a position ; and it added a lustre to the ancient Order when its bead was a Mason who would have the foremost position in this land of freedom . It therefore behoved Masons lo be careful whom they admitted amongst them . They should initiate only those
who would uphold the dignity of the Craft , and those grand principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , which were its guiding stars . At present , these principles were very extensively practised , but , unfortunately , there were many brethren who required assistance , and who were totally unable to assist themselves . For them and for their widows there was the Benevolent Institution , whose
festival woultl be held to-morrow , and for which the l . P . M . of this lodge was a Stewartl . There were also the Boys ' and the Girls' Schools for the children of Freemasons ; and he would urge all the brethren to support t ' .-iese three great institutions to the utmost of their ability . The Province of Kent was doing so , and it had a Charity Committee whose organization was such that a candidate
put forward by it was safe to be elected . He had , in other lodges in the neighbourhood , recently set before the brethren the advisability of provincial cases being placed in the hands of this committee in preference to being run independently , ami as many of the brethren were now present who had heard those remarks , he would not repent them . Bro . Page also responded , in a few words ,
and Bro . Warne , who was called upon as well , said that a few days ago , in a Kentish village , a wedding was performed in which the bride was not very good-looking . When the party was adjourning to the vestry the clergyman said : " It is usual , on these occasions , for the clergyman to give the bride a kiss ; but to-day we will dispense with that part of the ceremony . " On going to the
vestry to complete the contract , the bridegroom said : " ll is usual , on these occasions , to give the clergyman a guinea ; hut to-day wc will dispense with that part of the ceremony . " In the same way , he would say that , as two speeches had already been delivered in resprnsc to this toast , they would dispense with any further speech after this toast . Bro . Birley proposed " The Health of the
W . M ., " whom he knew to be a true Mason , and who would conduct the business of the lotige with credit ami ability . The W . M . said : For your very kind mention of me , 1 return you my most sincere thanks , and I do hope that we shall have a very comfortable year . It is the purpose of my heart that we should have quietness above all things . I also greatly desire that there should be a
liberal support of the Institutions which our Provincial Grand Secretary has been kind enough to mention . 1 shall take the opportunity , as many times as it may ofier itself , to induce our brethren to subscribe to them , and I hope it will be seen that there is the true Masonic spirit prevailing in this old Kentish lodge . I most sincerely thank you for so warmly drinking my 'good health . Bro .
Murphy ptoposed " The \ lsitors , " to which Bro . Humphrey Wood , W . M . 20 , replied , thanking the lodge very sincerely for its hospitality , but slating that everything a visitor could say , had really been said by the Provincial Grand Secretary , whose exposition oi the principle : ; of Freemasonry should be laid to heart by all the brethren . Bro . Thomas Wells , of Maidstone , in answer lo loud calls , likewise
replied , anil wished the lodge all the prosperity that Masons could wish each other . The W . M . proposal "The Masonic Press , " and afterwards "The Installing Master . " He said that he ( the W . M . ) look great pleasure in seeing . Masonic working , and he hail never ) ieen absent from the lodge but twice , and on both occasions il had been through illness . He did not know whether Bro . Redman had ever
missed a meeting , but for himself he should be very sorry to miss any of Bro . Redman ' s working . Better working never existed . The brethren having confirmed this sentiment by most cordially drinking Bro . Redman ' s health , that brother acknowledged the compliment . He said il was exceedingly kind of the . brethren , bul it was nothing new to him to meet wilh ; i warm reception . It woultl be
superfluous to say much 011 the subject of Ins performance . It was well known to the brethren of 184 , that he was always willing to do whatever lay in his power for the lod . cfe , and he would rather not say anything with reference lo himself . The W . M . had stated that he'iiad never been absent from the lodge but twice . Although he ( Bro . Redman ) had been a long way off , he had travelled from
London to be present at the lodge , and he had never missed one lodge night , coming at the opening and remaining till the closing . He asked the officers and brethren to tlo the same ; it was a good example to follow . This lodge had existed for four generations , and it had met at different places . It was now at very comfortable quarters , and maintained its high character , lie was sure it always
would do so , and it was supporting the charities liberally , which was the true end of Masonry . The other toasts on the list were then dis / ioscd ul , ; iml life bjvlbjvi ) closed the evening wilh some excellent singing . ST . ' ' AUSTELL—LIIDIII ; PEACE AND HAIOIONV ( NO . ¦\ t )(> ) . —The following , we arc informed , is a correct list of ofiicers' . ' ippoinled ami invested , in lieu of those named in our report last wei !< ;—Bros . W . l . ovc , W . M . ; C . Trus-
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
cott , l . P . M . ; A . M . Ferris , S . W . ; T . J . Smith , J . W . ; F . B . Paul , Chaplain ; . W . Guy , Treasurer ; F . W . Gregory , Secretary ; W . Mason , S . D . ; J . F . Matthews , J . D . ; li . L . Sparrow , Dir . of Cer . ; E . E . Gill , Organist ; J . Mafford , l . G . ; Kirkman and J . W . Higman , Stewards ; W . Real , Tyler ; and W . Guy , P . M ., Steward to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity anil Benevolent Fund .
LEICESTER . — J OHN O'GAUXT LODGE ( NO . 323 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled in the Masonic Hall on the 21 st ult ., for the transaction of business , which , since the elevation of Bro . Partridge , Prov . Grand Secretary , to Ihe chair , is generally of an interesting and instructive character—this fact being fully evinced by the numerous attendance , as well as the distinguished rank of those
present on this occasion . Bro . Partridge conducted the business of the meeting in a manner which few can equal , assisted by the following staff of officers : —Bros . F . | . Baines , l . P . M . ; J . T . Thorp , S . W . ; W . T . Rowlett , J . W . ; T . A . Mykes . Sec . ; A . Ross , S . D . ; R . Taylor , J . D . ; W . C . Shout , l . G . ; A . Sergeant , and J . F . Smith , Stewards . There were also present Bros . G . Toller , jun ., P . M . ; W .
Sculthorpc , P . M . ; W . B . Smith , P . M . ; A . M . Duff , P . M . ; C . Stretton , P . M . 279 ; A . Palmer , P . M . 279 ; C . E . Stretton , Sec . 279 ; . ) . M . McAllister , S . W . 279 ; Rev . Gordon , J . Bird , T . Charlcswoi-th , G . B . Atkins , J . Young , Dr . Meadows , Orlanda Law , l . G . 279 ; and others . The claims of charity in support of the Masonic Institution for Boys were not forgotten , and a donation worthy the generous character of the lodge was unanimously voted to Bro .
Waite , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., the representative Steward for this year . The labour being ended , the lotige was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the supper-room . During the progress of the usual toasts , Bro . C . Stretton , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W ., in responding on behalf of St . John's Lodge , |> aid a well merited and graceful compliment to Bro . Partridge for his distinguished services as Master of the John o'Caunt Lodge , and as Grantl Secretary of the
province . SEACOMBE .- —CoMiiEiniEiir . Lonor . ( No . 603 ) . —The brethren connected with this lodge—one of the most influential in the Province of Cheshire—assembled on Thursday afternoon , the 21 st ult , at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , for the purpose of assisting at the installation of Bro . E . J . Haddon , W . M . elect . There was a numerous
and influential gathering of members and visitors , and the whole of the proceedings passed off with the greatest eclat . Bro . E . Davies , the respected W . M . of the lodge , presided at the opening , and amongst the brethren present we observed Bros . j . M . Rndcliftc , l . P . M . ; E . J . Haddon , S . W . ; * J . McXcrncy , J . W . •J . Sillitoc , Treas . ; T . Lcighton , P . M . Treas . ; T . Shaw , S . D . ; E . Jones , | . D . ; T . Gregory , D . C . ;
J . Jones , l . G . ; E . II . Harrison , S . ; J . Aden , H . Banks , J . A . Cleator , B . F . Kettle , W . Parry , II . Roberts , R . Foulkes , T . Williams , W . Owen J . E . ( ones , II . W . Flint , R . C . Mellor , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; C . Staley , G . G . Davies , W . Jones , E . Jones , E . Allaby , A . E . Coveney , J . Denton , A . Towill , and others . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . II . Williams , P . M . 249 ; L . Ellis , W . M .
1289 ; Dr . G . W . Punchcn , P . M . ; W . M . Asher , 477 ; G . II . Wilson , W . M . 337 ; E . A . Lee , 337 ; G . B . McGachcn , 1094 ; C . Lcighton , W . M . 1325 ; C . Haswell , 203 ; II . Jones , G 6 7 ; T . S . Jones , P . M . 1 267 ; W . IL Himc , " 477 ; S . Jones , P . M . Sec . 477 ; J . P . Piatt , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; D . Eraser , W . M . 477 ; J . Skcaf , P . G . O . ( West Lancashire ); T . Piatt , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; II . Low , 128 9 ; J . Oliver , 477 ;
S . Whitney , 1086 ; and others . The ceremony of installation of Bro . E . J . Haddon as W . M . of the lodge , was performed by Bro . W . Bulley , P . Prov . G . S . W ., iii a very complete and masterly manner , and the following officers were subsequentl y invested : —Bros . E . Davies , l . P . M . ; | . McXerney , S . W . ; T . Shaw , J . W . ; J . Sillitoc , Treas . ( reelected ) ; T . Lcighton , Sec . ( re-nppointcd ); E . [ ones , S . D . ;
J . Jones , J . D . ; T . Gregory , l . G . ; E . Jones , Org . ; E . A . Harrison , D . C ; A . Banks ' , S . S . ; J . A . Cleator , J . S . Bro . I Iolloway was elected Tyler , il being resolved unanimousl y thai Bro . Rodnn , the previous Tyler , who hail become enfeebled by old age , should be allowed the same payments as he had received when activel y fulfilling the duties of that office . Before the lodge was closed , a very
handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . E . Davies , l . P . M ., to mark the sense which the brethren of the Conibermere Lodge had of the admirable manner in which he had filled the duties ol the chair during the year . The brethren afterwards partook of a recherche banquet , provided b y Mrs . Stokes , hostess of the hotel , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed
and cordiall y responded to . An excellent musical programme was furnished b y Bros . Haswell , Rogers , J . Robinson , II . Jones , E . Jones , W . Parry , E . Jones , T . H . " Hughes , and J . . Skcaf , the last named presiding at the piano . LIVERPOOL . —ALLIANCE LODOE ( NO . 667 ) . —The annual installation festival of this lodge , which occupies a position second to mine in West Lancashire for true
brotherl y feeling and hearty co-operalion , took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult . The Alliance is rightly named , for all the Masonic graces seemed to be combined in the hearts and conduct of the members , ami the annual installation proceedings are always the most pleasant during the year . The gathering 011 this occasion was no exception to the rule , for not only
was there a very large gathering—numbering nearly 100 of tried and true Masons—but the whole manner of conducting the business was worthy of the greatest admiration and general imitation . Shortly after three o ' clock the lodge was opened b y Bro . W . C . Bulnian , W . M ., who was supported by a full compliment of Past Masters anil officers ,
a goodly array of members , anil a large number of visitors , amongst whom we observed—Bros . S . ( J . Ibbs , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Evans , W . M . 133 6 ; E . Winktip , P . M . 1 ^ ( , ; P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; A . Davies , P . M . 1264 ; R . Brown , S . W . 241 ; II . W . Nicholas , 249 ; A . C . Morrison , 394 ; W . T . May , P . M . 6 73 ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; J . Skeaf , ' l ' . G . O ., anil others . Alter the transaction ol some preliminary business .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
made it imposing ; and the old warrant of the lodge and other emblems of its antiquity , suitably disposed on Ihe walls , gave a Masonic air to the locality seldom met with away from the Masonic Temple in Great Queen Street . The brethren of Kent have lom * been famous for their
Masonic spirit , and when they arrange any celebration , it is always done thoroughly . Brethren are not wanting to lend assistance at any Masonic event , and the present and past Grand Officers of the Province are always ready to devote a portion of their time to give eclat lo the proceedings . At the installation meeting , therefore , on Tuesday week , in this lodge , a strong body of these brethren
attended , and among them were Bros . Page , P . G . W . ; Spencer , P . G . S . ; W . Wood , W . M . St . Michaels ; J . Parkes , P . M . 3 S 7 , Malta ; H . Wood , W . M . 20 ; R . C . Burfield , P . M . 20 ; W . Downing , l . P . M . 20 ; P . Murphy , P . M . 184- ! P . WarntyP . Prov . A . G . S . ; Swinfen , W . M . 303 ; . 1- Jervis , W . M . 1424 ; H . Massey , P . M . tity ( Freemason ); C . Birlcy , l . P . M . 1 S 4 ; I . G . Redman , P . M ., P . G . Supt .
Works ; Strowsc , P . M ., ; Thomas Wells , S . W . 303 ; Timothy Epps , 303 ; Thomas Elliott , 1030 ; llendcrton , 1030 ; J . G . Wilson and J . C . Sinclair , Stewards 20 ; George Benlly , l . G . 20 ; Lemon , 20 ; Joseph Edwards , 20 ; Griftkin , 20 ; ami Gale , 1 S 4 . Lodge was resumed by Bro . Birley , W . M ., shortly after four o'clock , ami he then vacated the chair in favour of
Bro . Redman , Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works , who , in a very quiet , unassuming , yet fluent and impressive way , installed Bro . James JJeivelt , of Old Biompton , in the chair of the lodge . Bro . Ilewett was presented by Bro . R . C . Burfield , P . M . No . 20 , and at the Board of Installed Masters received the hearty congratulations of all its members . One of the brethren of Ibis board was Bro .
Strcwse , the Treasurer of the lodge , who was certainly unique by the number of years he has been a member of the Craft . Bro . Strowsc has been fifty-seven years a Mason ; hehas witnessed fifty installations in this lodge ; he has been its Treasurer thirty-seven years , and a Past Master of the lodge forty-one years . Bro . Ilewett , immediately after being placed in the chair , proceeded with his duties , and
gave evidence of his ability to perform them 111 a masterly style . At the proper time he appointed Bros . Mugglcton , S . W . ; Gorham , JAV . ; Strowsc , P . M ., Treasurer ; " W . H . Edwards , Secretary ; Young , S . D . ; Rankin , J . D . ; Johnstone , Dir . of Cer . ; Middleton , l . G . ; Butler and Cotton , Stewards ; Mclvcan , Organist ; and Dingo , Tyler . Bro . Ridm .-in delivered all the charges on the investiture of
officers and to the brethren subsequently . A vole of thanks was passed to Bro . Redman for performing the ceremony , and this having been done , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Mitre Hotel , Chatham , where a superb banquet was provided by Bro . J . F . Lewis , the proprietor . The preparations were in keeping with all the other arrangements of the day , being
perfect in all their parts anil honourable to every one who hat ! a hand in them . There was a beautiful display ol ( lowers , which were rendered the more attractive by there being a full supply without a superabundance of them . Flags were nicely arranged around the room , and there was a tasteful harmony of colours in the fruit , the flowers , and the banners . The tables were soon supplied with
guests , and the members of the lodge and their visitors made an imposing gathering of over 30 brethren . The banquet was partaken of with great zesl , as it deserved to he , and when it was disposed of and grace said , the W . M . proceeded to discharge the remaining functions of President , by proposing the toasts . This he did , as he had done the Master ' s duties in lotige , with readiness ; not forgetting
that extending Ihe speeches to any great length , woultl deprive the brethren from London of the pleasure of participating in them . Before however proceeding with them , he placcfl on Bro . Birley ' s breast a massive Past Master ' s jewel , and informed the brethren that Bro . Birley was Steward of the lodge for Ihe Benevolent Institution ' s festival , which would be held the next day . After submitting Her
Majesty's health to the brethren , the W . M . called on Bro . Page , P . G . J . W ., to propose the Grand Master . In doing so , Bro . Page , after expressing his gratification that the Prince of Wales should have taken that office upon him , trusted that he might he spared to fulfil the duties of the office for many years , and might never cease to feel that strong and kind regard for Freemasonry which he had evinced hitherto . With "The Health if the Prince of
Wales , " he asked the brethren to drink " Better Health to Prince Leopold . " The W . M . proposed "The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; Ihe Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " While on this toast he thought he could not tlo belter than ask the deep sympathy of the brethren for the Pro Grand Master , on the death of the Countess of
Carnarvon , a lady who was much beloved by all persons with whom she came 1 n contact . To his lordship her death must be a severe trial , and he ( the W . M . ) was sure that all the brethren would mourn with him , as a member of the same great brotherhood . Bro . Redman proposed "The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " and said it was perfectly unnecessary for him in that place lo
enter into any culogium of his lordship's character . It was well known that for the last fifteen years Freemasonry had flourished in the county of Kent lo an almost unprecedented degree . The lodges of this province had almost Irebled their number since Lord I lolinesdale took its Grand Mastership . This success spoke much for his energy , and il was tlitrc ' ore with pecu'i irpUasr . rc that Ihe brethren should welcome the mention of his name . The W . M . proposed
"The Deputy Prov . Grind Master , and the Grand Officers , " ; md coupled wilh the toast the name of Bro . Spencer , Prov . pfJratifl Secretary , all officer whose dufiVs had been discharged , while with quietness , with gie . it lalcnt andabilily . Bro . Spencer responded , and particularly mentioned the unsurpassed hospitality which had cliaraclcriscd this lodge in the icciption of its ti-Hors . Referring to Ihe W . M . ' s iind mention of the services o ; the Prov . Grand Secretary ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
he reminded the brethren that his duties which woultl otherwise have been onerous had been rendered comparatively light by the exactitude with which the lodges in the province had madejtheir returns . If he had given satisfaction hitherto , he hoped to do so in future . The business of the province was increasing very fast , and it was a pleasure to all Masons to see the strides which the Order was
making in the country . They hail recently lost the advice and guidance of one who had held high and distinguished rank , and who had obtained the good-fellowship of the brethren throughout the entire Craft . They had lost him under peculiar circumstances ; and the Order was p laced in an extraordinary position , inasmuch as he wasrcplacctl by one who , in future years , would be not only the head
of the Craft , but the head of the nation . It was a great thing for Freemasons to be ruled over by one who occupied so hig h a position ; and it added a lustre to the ancient Order when its bead was a Mason who would have the foremost position in this land of freedom . It therefore behoved Masons lo be careful whom they admitted amongst them . They should initiate only those
who would uphold the dignity of the Craft , and those grand principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , which were its guiding stars . At present , these principles were very extensively practised , but , unfortunately , there were many brethren who required assistance , and who were totally unable to assist themselves . For them and for their widows there was the Benevolent Institution , whose
festival woultl be held to-morrow , and for which the l . P . M . of this lodge was a Stewartl . There were also the Boys ' and the Girls' Schools for the children of Freemasons ; and he would urge all the brethren to support t ' .-iese three great institutions to the utmost of their ability . The Province of Kent was doing so , and it had a Charity Committee whose organization was such that a candidate
put forward by it was safe to be elected . He had , in other lodges in the neighbourhood , recently set before the brethren the advisability of provincial cases being placed in the hands of this committee in preference to being run independently , ami as many of the brethren were now present who had heard those remarks , he would not repent them . Bro . Page also responded , in a few words ,
and Bro . Warne , who was called upon as well , said that a few days ago , in a Kentish village , a wedding was performed in which the bride was not very good-looking . When the party was adjourning to the vestry the clergyman said : " It is usual , on these occasions , for the clergyman to give the bride a kiss ; but to-day we will dispense with that part of the ceremony . " On going to the
vestry to complete the contract , the bridegroom said : " ll is usual , on these occasions , to give the clergyman a guinea ; hut to-day wc will dispense with that part of the ceremony . " In the same way , he would say that , as two speeches had already been delivered in resprnsc to this toast , they would dispense with any further speech after this toast . Bro . Birley proposed " The Health of the
W . M ., " whom he knew to be a true Mason , and who would conduct the business of the lotige with credit ami ability . The W . M . said : For your very kind mention of me , 1 return you my most sincere thanks , and I do hope that we shall have a very comfortable year . It is the purpose of my heart that we should have quietness above all things . I also greatly desire that there should be a
liberal support of the Institutions which our Provincial Grand Secretary has been kind enough to mention . 1 shall take the opportunity , as many times as it may ofier itself , to induce our brethren to subscribe to them , and I hope it will be seen that there is the true Masonic spirit prevailing in this old Kentish lodge . I most sincerely thank you for so warmly drinking my 'good health . Bro .
Murphy ptoposed " The \ lsitors , " to which Bro . Humphrey Wood , W . M . 20 , replied , thanking the lodge very sincerely for its hospitality , but slating that everything a visitor could say , had really been said by the Provincial Grand Secretary , whose exposition oi the principle : ; of Freemasonry should be laid to heart by all the brethren . Bro . Thomas Wells , of Maidstone , in answer lo loud calls , likewise
replied , anil wished the lodge all the prosperity that Masons could wish each other . The W . M . proposal "The Masonic Press , " and afterwards "The Installing Master . " He said that he ( the W . M . ) look great pleasure in seeing . Masonic working , and he hail never ) ieen absent from the lodge but twice , and on both occasions il had been through illness . He did not know whether Bro . Redman had ever
missed a meeting , but for himself he should be very sorry to miss any of Bro . Redman ' s working . Better working never existed . The brethren having confirmed this sentiment by most cordially drinking Bro . Redman ' s health , that brother acknowledged the compliment . He said il was exceedingly kind of the . brethren , bul it was nothing new to him to meet wilh ; i warm reception . It woultl be
superfluous to say much 011 the subject of Ins performance . It was well known to the brethren of 184 , that he was always willing to do whatever lay in his power for the lod . cfe , and he would rather not say anything with reference lo himself . The W . M . had stated that he'iiad never been absent from the lodge but twice . Although he ( Bro . Redman ) had been a long way off , he had travelled from
London to be present at the lodge , and he had never missed one lodge night , coming at the opening and remaining till the closing . He asked the officers and brethren to tlo the same ; it was a good example to follow . This lodge had existed for four generations , and it had met at different places . It was now at very comfortable quarters , and maintained its high character , lie was sure it always
would do so , and it was supporting the charities liberally , which was the true end of Masonry . The other toasts on the list were then dis / ioscd ul , ; iml life bjvlbjvi ) closed the evening wilh some excellent singing . ST . ' ' AUSTELL—LIIDIII ; PEACE AND HAIOIONV ( NO . ¦\ t )(> ) . —The following , we arc informed , is a correct list of ofiicers' . ' ippoinled ami invested , in lieu of those named in our report last wei !< ;—Bros . W . l . ovc , W . M . ; C . Trus-
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
cott , l . P . M . ; A . M . Ferris , S . W . ; T . J . Smith , J . W . ; F . B . Paul , Chaplain ; . W . Guy , Treasurer ; F . W . Gregory , Secretary ; W . Mason , S . D . ; J . F . Matthews , J . D . ; li . L . Sparrow , Dir . of Cer . ; E . E . Gill , Organist ; J . Mafford , l . G . ; Kirkman and J . W . Higman , Stewards ; W . Real , Tyler ; and W . Guy , P . M ., Steward to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity anil Benevolent Fund .
LEICESTER . — J OHN O'GAUXT LODGE ( NO . 323 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled in the Masonic Hall on the 21 st ult ., for the transaction of business , which , since the elevation of Bro . Partridge , Prov . Grand Secretary , to Ihe chair , is generally of an interesting and instructive character—this fact being fully evinced by the numerous attendance , as well as the distinguished rank of those
present on this occasion . Bro . Partridge conducted the business of the meeting in a manner which few can equal , assisted by the following staff of officers : —Bros . F . | . Baines , l . P . M . ; J . T . Thorp , S . W . ; W . T . Rowlett , J . W . ; T . A . Mykes . Sec . ; A . Ross , S . D . ; R . Taylor , J . D . ; W . C . Shout , l . G . ; A . Sergeant , and J . F . Smith , Stewards . There were also present Bros . G . Toller , jun ., P . M . ; W .
Sculthorpc , P . M . ; W . B . Smith , P . M . ; A . M . Duff , P . M . ; C . Stretton , P . M . 279 ; A . Palmer , P . M . 279 ; C . E . Stretton , Sec . 279 ; . ) . M . McAllister , S . W . 279 ; Rev . Gordon , J . Bird , T . Charlcswoi-th , G . B . Atkins , J . Young , Dr . Meadows , Orlanda Law , l . G . 279 ; and others . The claims of charity in support of the Masonic Institution for Boys were not forgotten , and a donation worthy the generous character of the lodge was unanimously voted to Bro .
Waite , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., the representative Steward for this year . The labour being ended , the lotige was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the supper-room . During the progress of the usual toasts , Bro . C . Stretton , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W ., in responding on behalf of St . John's Lodge , |> aid a well merited and graceful compliment to Bro . Partridge for his distinguished services as Master of the John o'Caunt Lodge , and as Grantl Secretary of the
province . SEACOMBE .- —CoMiiEiniEiir . Lonor . ( No . 603 ) . —The brethren connected with this lodge—one of the most influential in the Province of Cheshire—assembled on Thursday afternoon , the 21 st ult , at the Seacombe Hotel , Seacombe , for the purpose of assisting at the installation of Bro . E . J . Haddon , W . M . elect . There was a numerous
and influential gathering of members and visitors , and the whole of the proceedings passed off with the greatest eclat . Bro . E . Davies , the respected W . M . of the lodge , presided at the opening , and amongst the brethren present we observed Bros . j . M . Rndcliftc , l . P . M . ; E . J . Haddon , S . W . ; * J . McXcrncy , J . W . •J . Sillitoc , Treas . ; T . Lcighton , P . M . Treas . ; T . Shaw , S . D . ; E . Jones , | . D . ; T . Gregory , D . C . ;
J . Jones , l . G . ; E . II . Harrison , S . ; J . Aden , H . Banks , J . A . Cleator , B . F . Kettle , W . Parry , II . Roberts , R . Foulkes , T . Williams , W . Owen J . E . ( ones , II . W . Flint , R . C . Mellor , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; C . Staley , G . G . Davies , W . Jones , E . Jones , E . Allaby , A . E . Coveney , J . Denton , A . Towill , and others . The list of visitors included the names of Bros . II . Williams , P . M . 249 ; L . Ellis , W . M .
1289 ; Dr . G . W . Punchcn , P . M . ; W . M . Asher , 477 ; G . II . Wilson , W . M . 337 ; E . A . Lee , 337 ; G . B . McGachcn , 1094 ; C . Lcighton , W . M . 1325 ; C . Haswell , 203 ; II . Jones , G 6 7 ; T . S . Jones , P . M . 1 267 ; W . IL Himc , " 477 ; S . Jones , P . M . Sec . 477 ; J . P . Piatt , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; D . Eraser , W . M . 477 ; J . Skcaf , P . G . O . ( West Lancashire ); T . Piatt , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; II . Low , 128 9 ; J . Oliver , 477 ;
S . Whitney , 1086 ; and others . The ceremony of installation of Bro . E . J . Haddon as W . M . of the lodge , was performed by Bro . W . Bulley , P . Prov . G . S . W ., iii a very complete and masterly manner , and the following officers were subsequentl y invested : —Bros . E . Davies , l . P . M . ; | . McXerney , S . W . ; T . Shaw , J . W . ; J . Sillitoc , Treas . ( reelected ) ; T . Lcighton , Sec . ( re-nppointcd ); E . [ ones , S . D . ;
J . Jones , J . D . ; T . Gregory , l . G . ; E . Jones , Org . ; E . A . Harrison , D . C ; A . Banks ' , S . S . ; J . A . Cleator , J . S . Bro . I Iolloway was elected Tyler , il being resolved unanimousl y thai Bro . Rodnn , the previous Tyler , who hail become enfeebled by old age , should be allowed the same payments as he had received when activel y fulfilling the duties of that office . Before the lodge was closed , a very
handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . E . Davies , l . P . M ., to mark the sense which the brethren of the Conibermere Lodge had of the admirable manner in which he had filled the duties ol the chair during the year . The brethren afterwards partook of a recherche banquet , provided b y Mrs . Stokes , hostess of the hotel , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed
and cordiall y responded to . An excellent musical programme was furnished b y Bros . Haswell , Rogers , J . Robinson , II . Jones , E . Jones , W . Parry , E . Jones , T . H . " Hughes , and J . . Skcaf , the last named presiding at the piano . LIVERPOOL . —ALLIANCE LODOE ( NO . 667 ) . —The annual installation festival of this lodge , which occupies a position second to mine in West Lancashire for true
brotherl y feeling and hearty co-operalion , took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult . The Alliance is rightly named , for all the Masonic graces seemed to be combined in the hearts and conduct of the members , ami the annual installation proceedings are always the most pleasant during the year . The gathering 011 this occasion was no exception to the rule , for not only
was there a very large gathering—numbering nearly 100 of tried and true Masons—but the whole manner of conducting the business was worthy of the greatest admiration and general imitation . Shortly after three o ' clock the lodge was opened b y Bro . W . C . Bulnian , W . M ., who was supported by a full compliment of Past Masters anil officers ,
a goodly array of members , anil a large number of visitors , amongst whom we observed—Bros . S . ( J . Ibbs , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Evans , W . M . 133 6 ; E . Winktip , P . M . 1 ^ ( , ; P . B . Gee , P . M . 1264 ; A . Davies , P . M . 1264 ; R . Brown , S . W . 241 ; II . W . Nicholas , 249 ; A . C . Morrison , 394 ; W . T . May , P . M . 6 73 ; T . J . Hughes , 216 ; J . Skeaf , ' l ' . G . O ., anil others . Alter the transaction ol some preliminary business .