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nlaced him . He always looked forward with pleasure and hope to the time when he should preside over such lodge , in which existed that concord and brotherly love that should at all time characterise Freemasonry . "The Health of the Visitors" followed , and Bro . St . Aubyn and Dr . Pope replied . Bro . P . M . Prescott in response to " The Health of the Past Masters , " said he
thanked them as one who had worked to the position of P M . from the door of the lodge through all the offices , and he had reason to know that if a P . M . did his duty , jt was not only one of responsibility , but of many onerous and arduous duties . He considered the Past Masters the backbone of the lodge , rfady and willing at all times to assist the W . M . or brethren , and proud of the
opportunity of so doing . Bro . Tapp , I . P . M ., said he fancied the W . M . had almost surpassed himself in the eulogy he had had passed upon them . He knew that this was the time to say pleasant things of one another and of their good qualities , as they would like them to be rather than as they really are . The W . M . spoke so highly of them , that , coming among them so recently ,
he was afraid that he had no right to any part or portion of their honour ; but they might depend upon his deserving it if ever it laid in his power so to do . The toast of "The Officers" followed , and Bro . Sales responded . Bro . Jolly replied to a flattering reception of his name as our representative , and urged the claim of the Freemason to their attention and support . Bro .
De Grey responded to a well deserved eulogy of his catering , and then the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening . HAVANT . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 804 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . J . Weeks , the following officers being in attendance ,
Bros . J . Clay , S . W . ; T . P . Hall , J . W . ; C . H . Liddell , J . D . ; also Bros . H . R . Trigg , J . N . Hillman , Sec , H . Martin Green , E . Good , J . Harrison , T . Francis . P . M ' s . J . Dintall , I . P . M . ; and Bros . O . C . Harries . H . Kimber , Rev . T . W . Johnstone , W . Dart , and S . E . Casabianca , E . A . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , Bro .
Casabianca was examined , and having proved his efficiency was entrusted and retired , the lodge was opened up to the Second Degree , and Bro . Casabianca was duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M ., after which the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Martin Green , P . Prov . G . P ., for the purpose of installing Bro . J . Clay , S . W ., the W . M . elect , the ceremony being ably performed
The following visitors were present—Bros . Mark E . Frast , P . G . Treas . ; J . Lind , P . M . 248 ; H . J . Guy , W . M . 342 ; H . Woodward , 1428 ; W . D . Parkhurst , 342 ; Dent , 1501 ; Bolton , 127 ; E . Smith , 342 . The W . M . invested the ' following as officers for the year—T . P . Hall , S . W . ; Liddell , J . W . ; Weeks , P . M .. Treas . ; Francis , P . M ., Sec ; | . N . Hillman , P . M ., M . C . ; Rev . T . W . Johnstone , Chaplain
0 . C . Harris , S . D . ; Dart , J . D . ; H . Kimber , I . G . ; Clark , Steward ; W . Blackmore , Tyler . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Dolphin Hotel , where an excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . Purnell , P . M . TUNBRIDGE WELLS—Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —On the 20 th ult . the last regular meeting of this
prosperous lodge took place . Present : Bros . B . S . Wilmot , W . M . ; H . Riach , I . P . M . ; W . B . Bacon , S . W . ; H . D . Williams , J . W . ; J . F . Bates , Sec ; Banking , S . D . ; Hotchkin , J . D . ; G . Dunkley . I . A . ; P . M . 'sRead , Delves , and Spencer , Bros . Pelton , Ellis , Graham , and others . Visitor , Bro . I'lummcr . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Deadman was
examined and entrusted , after which he retired , was readmitted , and passed ti the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge being resumed in the First Degree , the ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Waterman , which proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the Order , the W . M . giving the address in a most able and emphatic manner . The W . M . had much pleasure in presenting Bro .
Riach with a valuable Past Master ' s j-wel , in the name of the brethren , as a token of their esteem and the respect they felt for him . P . M . Riach suitably acknowledged the presentation and compliments . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , after which the W . M ., with his genial eloquence , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . All were warmly
responded to . The W . M . then gave "The Initiate , " and after expatiating on the beauties of Freemasonry , called on the brethren to give the initiate a good welcome to the Craft , feo . Waterman suitably acknowledged the toast . Many other toasts were given and responded to , the visitor coming in for his share of honour and glory , the last being the Tyler ' s toast , after which the brethren separated .
L 1 VEB POOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No . 1391 . )—fhe annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 22 nd June , at the Masonic Hall , 22 Hopestreet , Liverpool . This lodge was consecrated in 1872 , ° y the late Bro . James Hamer , P . Prov . Grand 'reasurer of West Lancashire , who was looked upon as a great authority in this province in Masonic mattersand
, l "e uniform excellence of its working has always attracted great number of visitors , and the present occasion proved t 0 be no exception to the rule . The lodge was opened at 2 -3 ° p . m . b y the retiring W . M . ( Bro . J . McCarthy ) , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and "embers of the lodge : —Bros . Henry Jackson , I . P . M . ; "• " . Evans , P . M ., D . C ; John Jones , P . M . ; Thomas
Sarn mons > S . W-i w # Mj e ] t . . Tnomas Large ; j . w . . flarlcs Tyrer , Treas . ; Robert Leason , Sec ; John Price , S S '' ? r" B- Price ' J- - ' - Erwin ' - - i J' Pillin ST V > - ; R . J . L . Kynaston , J . S . ; M . Williamson , Tyler . an f . a large attendance of members of the lodge had K lsltors - A { tec the minutes of last regular meeting eentl read andc 0 nfirmed , and the ballot taken for two s "tiemen for initiation ( which proved satisfactory ) the
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W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C , who opened the lodge in the Second Degree . The W . M . elect ( Bro . Thomas Sammons ) was then presented by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . S ., and Bro . J . McCarthy , W . M ., for the benefit of installation . After the usual charges had been read by the Secretary the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when all the
brethren below the rank of Installed Master withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters ( numbering about thirty ) was then opened , and Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C . ( ably assisted by Bro . H . Jackson , I . P . M . ) placed Bro . Thos . Sammons in the chair of K . S . in such a manner as to elicit the warmest approbation from those" present . On the re-admission of the brethren , the
newlyinstalled W . M was saluted inj ancient form , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows , the addresses being delivered by Bro . H . Jackson , P . M ., in his usual impressive manner : Bros . John McCarthy , I . P . M . ; Thomas Large , S . W . ; Robert Leason , J . W . ; John Price , Treas . ; W . C . Erwin , Sec . ; Dr . B . Price , S . D . ; Jas . Pilling , J . D . ; R . 1 . L . Kynaston , I . G . ; R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C . ; W . H .
Jewitr , S . S . ; M . Callaghan , J . S . ; W . J . Pillow and G . B . Tenison , A . S . 's . On the proposition of Bro . J . McCarthy , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . H . Jewitt , Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . The . W . M . then initiated Messrs . F . Palliser , R . A . Lambert , and Thomas Adler into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremony being performed in a most able manner . The lodge was then called ftora labour
to refreshment , when the brethren ( numbering nearly one hundred ) adjourned to the banqueting hall , and , under the presidency of the W . M ., partook of a sumptuous dinner , which was served up by Bro . Ball , the house steward , in his usual ' excellent style . The W . M . was supported by Bros . John McCarthy , I . P . M . ; Henry Jackson , P . M . ; R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C . ; John Jones , P . M . ; H . S . Allpass , Prov .
G . Sec . ; Geo . Turner , Prov . G . Treas . ; John Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Joseph Skeaf , Prov . G . Org . ; John Jones , P . M . 216 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , S . W . 216 ; Henry Nelson , P . M . 673 and 1505 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 74 and 150 ; ; W . Cottrell , P . M . 823 ; W . Wilson , W . M . 823 ; G . Hutchin , W . M . 241 ; R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; Dr . McGeorge , P . M . 241 ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . M . ; L . Ellis , P . M . ; Stanton ,
S . W . ; W . Hughes , P . M ., 282 ; G . H . Smith , P . M . j Walter Newton , P . M ., and others . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed" the Health of the Queen , " which was honoured by the brethren in a loyal manner . " The Health cf H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " received a similar gretting . Bro . Thomas Large , S . W ., gave " The
Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge . " Bro . R .. bert Leason , J . W ., next proposed " The Right Honourable Lotd Skelmersdale , W . D . G . M . and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " and alluded in a stirring speech to the valuable services rendered by his lordship to the Craft in general , and the active interest he has always
evinced in the lodges in the province over which he presides . He next referred to the" officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and paid the highest tribute of respect to the services of Bro . H . S . Alpass , Piov . G . Sec , and Bro . G . Turner , Prov . G . Treas ., with whose names he coupled the toast . Bro . G . Turner , Prov . G . Treas ., in reply , spoke highly of Lord Skclmersdale ' s prudence and
discrimination as Prov . G . M . in appointing fit and proper persons as officers of the Grand Lodge , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for the reception he always received at the Hamer Lodge . Bro . H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , endorsing the words of his predecessor , stated that the popularity of their Prov . G . M . was not confined to West Lancashire , but was as great in every Masonic circle
where he was known . He congratulated the lodge on the progress which it had made towards equa'ising its income and expenditure , and in order to complete this recommended them to see that all arrears of subscription were rigidly looked after . With regard to the Grand Lodge he urged all Past Masters to make use of the experience which they had gained to fit themselves for its duties . He
referred to the distinguishing characteristic of Masonry—charity , and recommended to the serious consideration of the brethren the educational charities , concluding by wishing the lodge every prosperity . " The Masonic Charitable Institutions" was proposed by Bro . Henry Jackson , P . M ., who spoke of charity as the "Keystone of Masonry , " and strongly advocated its claims ,
more especially in connection with the West Yorkshire Educational Institution , and the Hamer Benevolent Fund . Bro . D . McGeorge , P . M . and Treas . 241 , and honorary surgeon to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , Honorary Secretary of the Institution , responded to the toast , and thanked the lodge for the liberal support it had always given to the
charities in West Lancashire . Bro . John McCarthy , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said : — Brethren , it gives me infinite pleasure to rise and propose the next toast , which , I think , is rightly considered on occasions like the present to be the toast of the evening , " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Thos . Sammons . " It is unnecessary for me to recount his many excellences , and
the active part he has taken in the duties of the lodge since its formation , as they are too well known to you already . Step by step he has filled the various offices , and to-day he has attained the highest honour it is possible for the lodge to confer upon him . That he enjoys the confidence and esteem of the brethren there is not a doubt , as he was elected by their unanimous vote at the last
regular meeting of the lodge , and , I am sure , by his assiduity , ability and zeal , he will prove a worthy successor to those who have gone before him . The interests of the Hamer Lodge are safe in his hands , and its reputation for excellent working will , I am certain , be maintained , and the fraternal good feeling which has hitherto existed between the Worshipful Master , and brethren , will be equal to , if it does not surpass , that of any preceding
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year . Therefore , brethren , as we are assembled here today to congratulate him upon the position he has attained , I call upon you to join me in wishing him every prosperity and a successful year cf office . The toast was drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . Sammons , ir . responding , said-. —Brethren , I thank you most heartily for the great honour you have done
me in electing me to the very proud position of W . M . oE this lodge—a position , I assure you , which I value more than any words of mine can express , and I thank you most sincerely for the more than cordial reception vou have given to this toast . Rest assured I shall endeavour to carry out my duties as W . M . in such a manner as will meet with your entire satisfaction and will try to
followin the footsteps of my predecessors in that respect- It is impossible for me to convey my thanks to you as I could wish or to express my deep sense of the honour you have conferred upon me in the proud position I now hold , and as long as I live I shall never forget your many kindnesses to me . " Brethren , I thank you . " Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C , in a lengthy speech proposed the health of Bro .
John McCarthy , I . P . M ., in the course of which he expressed the great pleasure it afforded him in having this toast placed in his hands , more especially owing to the close association which existed between the I . P . M . and himself . He reviewed his Masonic career from its commencement holding him up as a pattern to the officers and members generally , and attributed the present
satisfactory state of the lodge to his business tact and untiring Masonic energy . That the brethren appreciated his services was a fact too well known to be questioned , for in addition to the Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , they were about to present him ( through the medium of the W . M . ) with a handsome gold watch and chain as a slight token of
their esteem . The toast having been drank with the customary honour the W . M . presented Bro . J . McCarthy , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , together with a gold watch and chain of exquisite workmanship . The watch bore the following inscription— " Presented to Bro . John McCarthy , P . M ., by the brethren of the Hamer Lodge , No . ' 393 . at the conclusion of his year of office , as a token of
their appreciation of his Masonic ability and their strong personal regard . —Liverpool , 22 nd June 18 77 . " Brother J . McCarthy on tising received tuch an ovation from the brethren as prevented him speaking for some little timehe said—Worshipful Master , Bro . Past Master Evans , Officers , and brethren . For the honour Bro . Past Master Evans has done me in the complimentary manner in
which he has placed my name before you , and the erthusiasm with which you have greeted it , allow me to thank you . I assure you the cordial reception you have given me has so completely overwhelmed me that I am scarcely able to utter the few brief words " I thank you . " I should be wanting , however , in my appreciation of the high esteem in which you hold me did I not give jou , an
assurance of the deep debt of gratitude under which you have placed me , for the kindly words spoken on my behalf , and the handsome testimonial of which I am this day the recipient . I assure you that the fulness of my heart alone prevents me couching my language in a manner that I could wish . I must , therefore , ask you , brethren , to accept the will for
the deed , but be assured that wherever I go , or whatever position I may attain , the recollections of this day , and the pleasurable hours I have spent with you , will always be uppermost in my mind , and can never be effaced from the pages of memory so long as I live . Reference has been made to my associations and connections with this lodge , and the active interest I have taken in it , particularly
during the past year . I need not trouble you with any remarks upon that point , as B'o . Evans has already entered so fully into it , but let me simply say that in the various offices I have filled I have endeavoured to do my duty to the best of my ability , and if I have fallen short in any way it has not been for want of zeal , and if I am to take Bro . Evans as the mouthpiece of the lodge—which
I do—my conduct in the chair has been all that you could desire , and 1 am proud to be able to say I have substantial proof of it . I shall , therefore , conclude by thanking the Past Masters , officers , and members of the lodge for the cordial support given to me during my year of office , and the manner in which you have now honoured the toast of my health . The Secretary , Bro . W . C .
Erwin , proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " which was drunk with the usual honours . Bro , John Jones , P . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for the reception they had once more given the toast of the Past Masters . The toast of "The Visitors , " proposed by the W . M ., was responded to by Bros . John Jones , P . M . 216 ; Dr . McGeorge , P . M . 241 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , S . W .
216 ; H . Vaughan , S . W . 86 ; S . H . Smith , P . M ., Lodge Union , Ashton-under-Lyne ; Walter Newton , P . M ., Lo Jge Union , Ashton-under-Lyne , and others . Bro . J . Price , Treas ., proposed the " Newly Ini : iatcd Brethren , " which was responded to by Bro . Adler . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . During the evening several capital songs and
recitations were given by Bros . J . Jones , J . Busfield , J . Rees Jenkins , C . Heywood , J . Handford , H . Jackson , W . M . Asher , W . Hiles , R . Brown , and others , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . J . Skeaf , Prov . G . Organist , and Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist 203 . The brethren separated at an early hour after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , June 9 th , Bro . E . H . ThieMay , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 145 , W . M ., presided . The work , which was done in a correct and impressive manner by the W . M ., was initiating Mr . John Bartlett into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . Bros . W . Swindlehurst , F . F . Beard , and E . Woelike were raised to the Sublime Degree
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nlaced him . He always looked forward with pleasure and hope to the time when he should preside over such lodge , in which existed that concord and brotherly love that should at all time characterise Freemasonry . "The Health of the Visitors" followed , and Bro . St . Aubyn and Dr . Pope replied . Bro . P . M . Prescott in response to " The Health of the Past Masters , " said he
thanked them as one who had worked to the position of P M . from the door of the lodge through all the offices , and he had reason to know that if a P . M . did his duty , jt was not only one of responsibility , but of many onerous and arduous duties . He considered the Past Masters the backbone of the lodge , rfady and willing at all times to assist the W . M . or brethren , and proud of the
opportunity of so doing . Bro . Tapp , I . P . M ., said he fancied the W . M . had almost surpassed himself in the eulogy he had had passed upon them . He knew that this was the time to say pleasant things of one another and of their good qualities , as they would like them to be rather than as they really are . The W . M . spoke so highly of them , that , coming among them so recently ,
he was afraid that he had no right to any part or portion of their honour ; but they might depend upon his deserving it if ever it laid in his power so to do . The toast of "The Officers" followed , and Bro . Sales responded . Bro . Jolly replied to a flattering reception of his name as our representative , and urged the claim of the Freemason to their attention and support . Bro .
De Grey responded to a well deserved eulogy of his catering , and then the brethren separated after a most enjoyable evening . HAVANT . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 804 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . J . Weeks , the following officers being in attendance ,
Bros . J . Clay , S . W . ; T . P . Hall , J . W . ; C . H . Liddell , J . D . ; also Bros . H . R . Trigg , J . N . Hillman , Sec , H . Martin Green , E . Good , J . Harrison , T . Francis . P . M ' s . J . Dintall , I . P . M . ; and Bros . O . C . Harries . H . Kimber , Rev . T . W . Johnstone , W . Dart , and S . E . Casabianca , E . A . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last lodge having been confirmed , Bro .
Casabianca was examined , and having proved his efficiency was entrusted and retired , the lodge was opened up to the Second Degree , and Bro . Casabianca was duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M ., after which the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Martin Green , P . Prov . G . P ., for the purpose of installing Bro . J . Clay , S . W ., the W . M . elect , the ceremony being ably performed
The following visitors were present—Bros . Mark E . Frast , P . G . Treas . ; J . Lind , P . M . 248 ; H . J . Guy , W . M . 342 ; H . Woodward , 1428 ; W . D . Parkhurst , 342 ; Dent , 1501 ; Bolton , 127 ; E . Smith , 342 . The W . M . invested the ' following as officers for the year—T . P . Hall , S . W . ; Liddell , J . W . ; Weeks , P . M .. Treas . ; Francis , P . M ., Sec ; | . N . Hillman , P . M ., M . C . ; Rev . T . W . Johnstone , Chaplain
0 . C . Harris , S . D . ; Dart , J . D . ; H . Kimber , I . G . ; Clark , Steward ; W . Blackmore , Tyler . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Dolphin Hotel , where an excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . Purnell , P . M . TUNBRIDGE WELLS—Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 874 ) . —On the 20 th ult . the last regular meeting of this
prosperous lodge took place . Present : Bros . B . S . Wilmot , W . M . ; H . Riach , I . P . M . ; W . B . Bacon , S . W . ; H . D . Williams , J . W . ; J . F . Bates , Sec ; Banking , S . D . ; Hotchkin , J . D . ; G . Dunkley . I . A . ; P . M . 'sRead , Delves , and Spencer , Bros . Pelton , Ellis , Graham , and others . Visitor , Bro . I'lummcr . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Deadman was
examined and entrusted , after which he retired , was readmitted , and passed ti the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge being resumed in the First Degree , the ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Waterman , which proving unanimous , he was duly initiated into the Order , the W . M . giving the address in a most able and emphatic manner . The W . M . had much pleasure in presenting Bro .
Riach with a valuable Past Master ' s j-wel , in the name of the brethren , as a token of their esteem and the respect they felt for him . P . M . Riach suitably acknowledged the presentation and compliments . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , after which the W . M ., with his genial eloquence , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . All were warmly
responded to . The W . M . then gave "The Initiate , " and after expatiating on the beauties of Freemasonry , called on the brethren to give the initiate a good welcome to the Craft , feo . Waterman suitably acknowledged the toast . Many other toasts were given and responded to , the visitor coming in for his share of honour and glory , the last being the Tyler ' s toast , after which the brethren separated .
L 1 VEB POOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No . 1391 . )—fhe annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 22 nd June , at the Masonic Hall , 22 Hopestreet , Liverpool . This lodge was consecrated in 1872 , ° y the late Bro . James Hamer , P . Prov . Grand 'reasurer of West Lancashire , who was looked upon as a great authority in this province in Masonic mattersand
, l "e uniform excellence of its working has always attracted great number of visitors , and the present occasion proved t 0 be no exception to the rule . The lodge was opened at 2 -3 ° p . m . b y the retiring W . M . ( Bro . J . McCarthy ) , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and "embers of the lodge : —Bros . Henry Jackson , I . P . M . ; "• " . Evans , P . M ., D . C ; John Jones , P . M . ; Thomas
Sarn mons > S . W-i w # Mj e ] t . . Tnomas Large ; j . w . . flarlcs Tyrer , Treas . ; Robert Leason , Sec ; John Price , S S '' ? r" B- Price ' J- - ' - Erwin ' - - i J' Pillin ST V > - ; R . J . L . Kynaston , J . S . ; M . Williamson , Tyler . an f . a large attendance of members of the lodge had K lsltors - A { tec the minutes of last regular meeting eentl read andc 0 nfirmed , and the ballot taken for two s "tiemen for initiation ( which proved satisfactory ) the
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W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C , who opened the lodge in the Second Degree . The W . M . elect ( Bro . Thomas Sammons ) was then presented by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . S ., and Bro . J . McCarthy , W . M ., for the benefit of installation . After the usual charges had been read by the Secretary the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when all the
brethren below the rank of Installed Master withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters ( numbering about thirty ) was then opened , and Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C . ( ably assisted by Bro . H . Jackson , I . P . M . ) placed Bro . Thos . Sammons in the chair of K . S . in such a manner as to elicit the warmest approbation from those" present . On the re-admission of the brethren , the
newlyinstalled W . M was saluted inj ancient form , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows , the addresses being delivered by Bro . H . Jackson , P . M ., in his usual impressive manner : Bros . John McCarthy , I . P . M . ; Thomas Large , S . W . ; Robert Leason , J . W . ; John Price , Treas . ; W . C . Erwin , Sec . ; Dr . B . Price , S . D . ; Jas . Pilling , J . D . ; R . 1 . L . Kynaston , I . G . ; R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C . ; W . H .
Jewitr , S . S . ; M . Callaghan , J . S . ; W . J . Pillow and G . B . Tenison , A . S . 's . On the proposition of Bro . J . McCarthy , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . H . Jewitt , Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . The . W . M . then initiated Messrs . F . Palliser , R . A . Lambert , and Thomas Adler into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremony being performed in a most able manner . The lodge was then called ftora labour
to refreshment , when the brethren ( numbering nearly one hundred ) adjourned to the banqueting hall , and , under the presidency of the W . M ., partook of a sumptuous dinner , which was served up by Bro . Ball , the house steward , in his usual ' excellent style . The W . M . was supported by Bros . John McCarthy , I . P . M . ; Henry Jackson , P . M . ; R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C . ; John Jones , P . M . ; H . S . Allpass , Prov .
G . Sec . ; Geo . Turner , Prov . G . Treas . ; John Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Joseph Skeaf , Prov . G . Org . ; John Jones , P . M . 216 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , S . W . 216 ; Henry Nelson , P . M . 673 and 1505 ; J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 74 and 150 ; ; W . Cottrell , P . M . 823 ; W . Wilson , W . M . 823 ; G . Hutchin , W . M . 241 ; R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; Dr . McGeorge , P . M . 241 ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . M . ; L . Ellis , P . M . ; Stanton ,
S . W . ; W . Hughes , P . M ., 282 ; G . H . Smith , P . M . j Walter Newton , P . M ., and others . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed" the Health of the Queen , " which was honoured by the brethren in a loyal manner . " The Health cf H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " received a similar gretting . Bro . Thomas Large , S . W ., gave " The
Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge . " Bro . R .. bert Leason , J . W ., next proposed " The Right Honourable Lotd Skelmersdale , W . D . G . M . and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " and alluded in a stirring speech to the valuable services rendered by his lordship to the Craft in general , and the active interest he has always
evinced in the lodges in the province over which he presides . He next referred to the" officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and paid the highest tribute of respect to the services of Bro . H . S . Alpass , Piov . G . Sec , and Bro . G . Turner , Prov . G . Treas ., with whose names he coupled the toast . Bro . G . Turner , Prov . G . Treas ., in reply , spoke highly of Lord Skclmersdale ' s prudence and
discrimination as Prov . G . M . in appointing fit and proper persons as officers of the Grand Lodge , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for the reception he always received at the Hamer Lodge . Bro . H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , endorsing the words of his predecessor , stated that the popularity of their Prov . G . M . was not confined to West Lancashire , but was as great in every Masonic circle
where he was known . He congratulated the lodge on the progress which it had made towards equa'ising its income and expenditure , and in order to complete this recommended them to see that all arrears of subscription were rigidly looked after . With regard to the Grand Lodge he urged all Past Masters to make use of the experience which they had gained to fit themselves for its duties . He
referred to the distinguishing characteristic of Masonry—charity , and recommended to the serious consideration of the brethren the educational charities , concluding by wishing the lodge every prosperity . " The Masonic Charitable Institutions" was proposed by Bro . Henry Jackson , P . M ., who spoke of charity as the "Keystone of Masonry , " and strongly advocated its claims ,
more especially in connection with the West Yorkshire Educational Institution , and the Hamer Benevolent Fund . Bro . D . McGeorge , P . M . and Treas . 241 , and honorary surgeon to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , Honorary Secretary of the Institution , responded to the toast , and thanked the lodge for the liberal support it had always given to the
charities in West Lancashire . Bro . John McCarthy , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said : — Brethren , it gives me infinite pleasure to rise and propose the next toast , which , I think , is rightly considered on occasions like the present to be the toast of the evening , " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Thos . Sammons . " It is unnecessary for me to recount his many excellences , and
the active part he has taken in the duties of the lodge since its formation , as they are too well known to you already . Step by step he has filled the various offices , and to-day he has attained the highest honour it is possible for the lodge to confer upon him . That he enjoys the confidence and esteem of the brethren there is not a doubt , as he was elected by their unanimous vote at the last
regular meeting of the lodge , and , I am sure , by his assiduity , ability and zeal , he will prove a worthy successor to those who have gone before him . The interests of the Hamer Lodge are safe in his hands , and its reputation for excellent working will , I am certain , be maintained , and the fraternal good feeling which has hitherto existed between the Worshipful Master , and brethren , will be equal to , if it does not surpass , that of any preceding
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year . Therefore , brethren , as we are assembled here today to congratulate him upon the position he has attained , I call upon you to join me in wishing him every prosperity and a successful year cf office . The toast was drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . Sammons , ir . responding , said-. —Brethren , I thank you most heartily for the great honour you have done
me in electing me to the very proud position of W . M . oE this lodge—a position , I assure you , which I value more than any words of mine can express , and I thank you most sincerely for the more than cordial reception vou have given to this toast . Rest assured I shall endeavour to carry out my duties as W . M . in such a manner as will meet with your entire satisfaction and will try to
followin the footsteps of my predecessors in that respect- It is impossible for me to convey my thanks to you as I could wish or to express my deep sense of the honour you have conferred upon me in the proud position I now hold , and as long as I live I shall never forget your many kindnesses to me . " Brethren , I thank you . " Bro . R . H . Evans , P . M ., D . C , in a lengthy speech proposed the health of Bro .
John McCarthy , I . P . M ., in the course of which he expressed the great pleasure it afforded him in having this toast placed in his hands , more especially owing to the close association which existed between the I . P . M . and himself . He reviewed his Masonic career from its commencement holding him up as a pattern to the officers and members generally , and attributed the present
satisfactory state of the lodge to his business tact and untiring Masonic energy . That the brethren appreciated his services was a fact too well known to be questioned , for in addition to the Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , they were about to present him ( through the medium of the W . M . ) with a handsome gold watch and chain as a slight token of
their esteem . The toast having been drank with the customary honour the W . M . presented Bro . J . McCarthy , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , together with a gold watch and chain of exquisite workmanship . The watch bore the following inscription— " Presented to Bro . John McCarthy , P . M ., by the brethren of the Hamer Lodge , No . ' 393 . at the conclusion of his year of office , as a token of
their appreciation of his Masonic ability and their strong personal regard . —Liverpool , 22 nd June 18 77 . " Brother J . McCarthy on tising received tuch an ovation from the brethren as prevented him speaking for some little timehe said—Worshipful Master , Bro . Past Master Evans , Officers , and brethren . For the honour Bro . Past Master Evans has done me in the complimentary manner in
which he has placed my name before you , and the erthusiasm with which you have greeted it , allow me to thank you . I assure you the cordial reception you have given me has so completely overwhelmed me that I am scarcely able to utter the few brief words " I thank you . " I should be wanting , however , in my appreciation of the high esteem in which you hold me did I not give jou , an
assurance of the deep debt of gratitude under which you have placed me , for the kindly words spoken on my behalf , and the handsome testimonial of which I am this day the recipient . I assure you that the fulness of my heart alone prevents me couching my language in a manner that I could wish . I must , therefore , ask you , brethren , to accept the will for
the deed , but be assured that wherever I go , or whatever position I may attain , the recollections of this day , and the pleasurable hours I have spent with you , will always be uppermost in my mind , and can never be effaced from the pages of memory so long as I live . Reference has been made to my associations and connections with this lodge , and the active interest I have taken in it , particularly
during the past year . I need not trouble you with any remarks upon that point , as B'o . Evans has already entered so fully into it , but let me simply say that in the various offices I have filled I have endeavoured to do my duty to the best of my ability , and if I have fallen short in any way it has not been for want of zeal , and if I am to take Bro . Evans as the mouthpiece of the lodge—which
I do—my conduct in the chair has been all that you could desire , and 1 am proud to be able to say I have substantial proof of it . I shall , therefore , conclude by thanking the Past Masters , officers , and members of the lodge for the cordial support given to me during my year of office , and the manner in which you have now honoured the toast of my health . The Secretary , Bro . W . C .
Erwin , proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " which was drunk with the usual honours . Bro , John Jones , P . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren for the reception they had once more given the toast of the Past Masters . The toast of "The Visitors , " proposed by the W . M ., was responded to by Bros . John Jones , P . M . 216 ; Dr . McGeorge , P . M . 241 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , S . W .
216 ; H . Vaughan , S . W . 86 ; S . H . Smith , P . M ., Lodge Union , Ashton-under-Lyne ; Walter Newton , P . M ., Lo Jge Union , Ashton-under-Lyne , and others . Bro . J . Price , Treas ., proposed the " Newly Ini : iatcd Brethren , " which was responded to by Bro . Adler . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . During the evening several capital songs and
recitations were given by Bros . J . Jones , J . Busfield , J . Rees Jenkins , C . Heywood , J . Handford , H . Jackson , W . M . Asher , W . Hiles , R . Brown , and others , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . J . Skeaf , Prov . G . Organist , and Bro . J . P . Bryan , Organist 203 . The brethren separated at an early hour after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , June 9 th , Bro . E . H . ThieMay , P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 145 , W . M ., presided . The work , which was done in a correct and impressive manner by the W . M ., was initiating Mr . John Bartlett into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . Bros . W . Swindlehurst , F . F . Beard , and E . Woelike were raised to the Sublime Degree