Centenary Celebration Of Prince Frederick Lodge, No. 307.

Jackson , and other provincial brethren , who through various reasons were unable to be present . Bro . HENRY S MITH , D . P . G . M ., next entrusted the centenary warrant to the W . M . and in doing so congratulated the brethren of Prince Frederick Lodge on their uninterrupted existence for 100 years . He hoped that there would be good men and true to follow and take that deep interest in the lodge that their worthy brethren in the past had done .

Bro . CocKCBorr afterwards read the warrant and returned it to the W . M . It is signed by the M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The W . M ., Bro . HARWOOD , followed with a short address . He said that durin" his connection with Masonry he had seen the work of the lodge carried out in a most brilliant manner and he hoped it would be in the future . He hoped

there would always be harmony amongst the brethren and that the lodge would continue to prosper . He thanked the brethren for their attendance , as it was an occasion which none present would live to see repeated in connection with the Prince Frederick Lodge . He also thanked Bro . Smith for presenting the warrant and hoped that his successors would do their best to hand it down as their predecessors had handed down theirs .

Bro . S MITH then presented the centenary jewels to the brethren who had app lied for them , and in doing so spoke a few encouraging words and shook hands with each . Bro . J . W . SHAW , S . W ., then read a sketch of the career of the lodge , which he had prepared for the occasion . It was a real literary production and must have entailed a considerable amount of labour and self-sacrifice in compilation . There are several instances of real good humour in the production , and the spicy manner in which Bro . Shaw had introduced the amusing resolutions passed during the infancy of the lodge called forth hearty applause .

We give a few brief extracts . The original warrant constituting the lodge , and which is now in its possession , is dated 28 th January , 1796 , the title of the lodge being " Loyal Halifax . " The meetings were then held at the Ring of Bells , an Inn at that time of considerable importance in Halifax . Meetings weie held there until April , 1804 , when the brethren removed to the Rose and Crown , Halifax . In 180 S the Loyal Halifax Lodge appeared to be in straitened circumstances , being both in debt and the numbeis having been considerably

reduced . At this time several brethren resided at Heptonstall who were anxious to form a lodge of their own . Knowing the reduced state into which Loyal Halifax had fallen , they thought it a good opportunity of acquiring the dispensation of that lodge and transferring it to Heptonstall . After a few little difficulties had been settled this was successfully accomplished in 1809 , when the lodge was transferred to the Stag ' s Head , Heptonstall , and the name was altered to Prince Frederick . Here the lodge commenced new life again with the bri ghtest hopes ,

and was successfully carried on until 1 S 22 , when it was unanimously agreed that the Iodge be transferred to the White Horse Hotel , Hebden Bridge , but no reason is given for that determination . The lodge continued to prosper , and was held here for by far the longest period in its history , viz ., until the 27 th October , 1 S 90 , when it was determined to have private rooms , with the result that the present rooms in Hope-street were taken upon lease , and at considerable cost adapted to the use of the lodge .

Bro . Shaw concluded with a few appropriate remarks , and then resumed his seat amidst the hearty plaudits of the brethren . Bro . Shaw was also warmly cong ratulated for the excellent epitome which he had prepared . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . HENRY SMITH , addressed the brethren briefly , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet , which was on a truly magnificent scale , took place in the large hall . _ The catering was entrusted to Mr . Marsh , of Halifax , to whom the greatest praise is due for the excellent viands provided and the expeditious manner in which they were served . The menu left nothing to be desired .

Bro . E . HARWOOD , W . M ,, proposed the two opening toasts— " The Queen " and "The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family" —the latter being drunk in silence , in consequence of the ' death of Prince Henry of Battenberg . Bro . J . G . ASHWORTH " , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bro . H . KING , P . M ., D . C , proposed " The R . W . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Bro . Jackson ; the R . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Smith ; and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . " Bros . SMITH and BOI - very ably responded . "The Worshipful Master of No . 307 , Bro ; Hanvosd , " was entrusted to Bro . J . GREENWOOD . Bro . HARWOOD suitably lesponded , and B . o . Buckland sang with much enthusiasm " Here ' s to his health in a song . "

Bro . R . StncuiTE , P . M ., proposed " The Worshipul Masters and Wardens of the Neighbouring Lodges and the Visiting Brethren . " Bros . CROSSLEY , DICKENSON , RUSSELL , POWELL , BAIUSTOW , MARSHALL , and CU . WEN responded . Bro . J . W . SHAW , S . W ., proposed " The Past Masters of No . 307 . "

Bros . PATMAN , GAUKROGEK , and Tnos . UTTLEY acknowledged the toast . " The Wardens , Oflicers , and Brethren of Prince Frederick Lodge " was proposed b y Bro . E . R . DICKENSON . Bro . J . W . SHAW responded . The closing toast— " Prosperity to Lodge Prince Frederick " —was very ably proposed by Bro . PAIMAN P . M . P . P . G . P .

, , The musical part of the evening ' s programme was all that could be desired , exce | lent talent being at the command of the D . C . The proceedings were brought to a close shortly after 11 o ' clock . 1 nnce Frederick Lodge is certainl y to be congratulated upon the excellent arrangements which they made for the comfort and entertainment of their numerous

guests . ; vluch credit is due to the Committee who had the arrangements in nana , as the foresight and ability which they displayed prevented any hitch in the proceedings , and caused everything to pass off comfortably , and in an eminent degree satisfactorily . or j , R ^ u t ° ,. P raise is also due to the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Cockcroft . ° ro . Herbert King discharged the duties of D . C . in a pleasing manner .

Birkenhead Masonic Charity Ball.

BIRKENHEAD MASONIC CHARITY BALL .

Iod ^ ' ' t- ' t 0 ok p , ace the third annual Charity ball of the combined w _ vch Blrkenhead and district in the Claughton Music Hall , Birkenhead , lead "T ° Wded with a b"l !> ant assembly of guests representing many of the Riph ^ H i ° f the dislrict > The bal 1 w * s "" der the patronage of—Bro . the gnt Mon . Lord Egerton of Tatton . P . G . M .. Prpsidsnt Rr » , His Hnnm . r

G u t pru 10 L 1 ° yd ' - - - - the "on . Allan De Tatton Egerton , M . P ., Her Gr iu n ( Malk )> and R'chard Newhouse , P . G . Sec , Vice-Presidents ; head Mtfir hess of B"ck'ngham and Chandos , the Mayoress of Birkenand Bros r qn ^ " ' " K C ] ° dre 11 ' Mrs- W' H- Uver - Lad * Patrons i G M t \ i ii ,, m ( Ma y ° ° Birkenhead ) , Col . C S . Dean , P . P . G . D ., D . P . ' IMark ) , Henry Bratt , P . S . G . W ., Alderman T . Shaw , P . J . G . W ., John Clayton ,

Birkenhead Masonic Charity Ball.

P . P . G . W ., Elliott Lees , M . P ., Colonel E . C . Jodrell , M . P ., and W . H . Lever , Patrons . As a social function this ball holds a foremost position in the district , and the guests attending numbered some 260 . The handsome building , whicli belongs to the Freemasons , needs but little in the way of adornment , but that little was most tastefully accomplished , Bro . J . Smith , 605 , supplying the plants and lloral ornamentations , and Bro . J . Gamlin , P . M . 605 , P . P . G . D ., being entrusted with the other decorations .

Dispensation having been obtained from the Provincial Grand Mastcr , the brethren appeared in full Masonic dress , wearing the jewels and insignia of their ranks and offices , and , in addition to the ordinary Craft lodges , the Allied Degrees , and several Royal Arch chapters and Mark lodges were represented . Bro . J . Armstrong appeared in the clothing of the Royal Ark Mariners , and it is

anticipated that a lodge of this Degree will shortly be founded in Birkenhead . The various aprons , collars , and sashes , with the jewels and orders , combined with the picturesquely-designed dress of the ladies , contrasted pleasantly with the more sombre hue of the gentlemen's ordinary evening dress , and rendered the ensemble brilliant in the extreme .

The guests were received at the entrance of the ball-room by Bro . Enoch Evans , P . M . 477 , P . P . G . T ., and Mrs . Evans . The Stewards were presented each with a handsome jewel in the form of a gold and enamelled Maltese cross , which bore the arms and inscription of the province .

Bro . T . A . Jackson , W . M . 2375 , made a most courteous and indefatigable M . C , and his assistants were Bros . A . Saunders , W . M . 477 ; J . H . Jackson , W . M . 605 ; H . Matthews , 1276 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . G . Hoskyn , W . M . 128 9 ; R . C Davies , 1576 ; J . H . Pagin , W . M . 2132 ; J . G . Holmes , S . W . 2375 ; W . F . Robinson , W . M . 2433 ; and T . E . Tomlinson , W . M . 2406 .

The Committee were under the leadership of Bros . E . Evans , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ( Chairman ) ; J . Armstrong , P . P . G . S . of W . ( Vice-Chairman ) ; Richard Olive , 605 , P . G . Stwd . ( Treasurer ) ; and R . Robinson , P . M . 477 ( Secretary ) . The catering was in the hands of Bro . Dan Baker , 477 , who gave every satisfaction . Light refreshments were served in the foyer , and supper in the lower hall .

There were iS dances on the programme , besides six supper dances , and at the close of the ball two extras were also given . The music was excellently rendered by Hollis ' s band , and included all the latest things . Among the guests present were Bros . G . H . Brown , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Gamlin , P . P . G . D . ; Owen Jones , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Matthews , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; Rev . G .

R . Johnson , P . G . C ; Samuel Jones , P . P . G . D . ; John Barnes , P . P . G . S . B . ; C N . Stewart , P . M . 1576 ; R . Jonts , P . M . 1276 ; A . E . Coveney , P . M . 605 , Charity Representative ; W . M . Gaudy , P . M . 1570 , P . P . J . G . D . West Lanes . ; E . C Davies , Stwd . 1576 ; Millward Hughes , P . P . G . O . ; j . H . Carter , J . D . 477 ; R . Cecil Davies . J . W . 1576 ; C . H . Davies , 1576 ; L . Crosthwaite , S . VV . 12 S 9 ; O . Minck , Stwd . 12 S 9 ; J . VV . Evans , P . M . 1576 ; and W . Rudyard , 477 .

Third Ladies' Night Of The Southern Star Lodge, Na. 1158.

THIRD LADIES' NIGHT OF THE SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , Na . 1158 .

The regular meeting of this noted lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . At the conclusion of the usual business and the reading of dispensation from Grand Lodge , which permitted the brethren to wear Masonic clothing and jewels at the banquet on that evening , at which ladies would be present , the brethren adjourned to the drawing room . Here a reception was held by the energetic and popular W . M ., Bro . Joseph Hinds , and Mrs . Hands .

Thc following brethren and friends were most- heartily welcomed : Bro . Gaskin , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., and Mrs . Gaskin ; Mr . and Mrs . Reeves ; Bros . Todd , P . M . ; Small , and A . Wright , P . M . ; Miss Overall , Bro . Clarke , P . M ., and Mrs . Clarke j Mr . Davies , Misses Hands , Miss Pring , Bro . Morath , Miss Blackman , Bro . Drapskin and Mrs . Drapskin ; Bio . Hopton , Bro . James Austin , P . M ., Sec , Mrs . Austin , and Misses Edith and May Austin ; Mr . Robert Wilfrid

Scarlett , Mr . and Mrs . Challis ; Bro . Atkinson and Mrs . Atkinson ; Bro . Hardwick and Miss Hardwick ; Bro . Rev . H . V . Tyrrel , Bro . Francis Austin and Mrs Austin ; Bro . Price , Miss Wood , Bro . Blake and Mrs . Blake ; Bro . Atkinson , Miss Missing , Bro . Beecrolt , P . M ., and Mrs . Beecroft ; Bro . Belchamber , S . W ., and Mrs . Belchamber ; Bro . W . W . Block , P . M ., and Mrs . Block ; Bro . Tims and Mrs . Tims ; Bro . Maxwell and Mrs . Maxwell ; Mr . and Mrs . Cook ; Bro . Kenwick ,

Bro . Thompson , Miss A . Wood , Mr . Clunie , Miss Clunie , Miss Bushell , Miss Joad , Bro . Richards , j . W ., and Mrs . Richards ; Bro . Wells , P . M ., and Mrs . Wells ; Miss Trody , Bro . Day , Mrs . Day , Mrs . C Day , and Miss Day ; Bro . VV . Green and Mrs . Green ; Mr . Etheridge and Miss Etheridge ; Bro . Tarrant , P . M . ; Bro . Tanner , Mrs . Tanner , and Miss Tanner ; Bro . T . Green , Mrs . Green , and Miss Green ; Bro . Blandford , Bro . Hayward and Mrs . Hayward ; Bro . J . Block , P . M .,

and Mrs . Block ; Miss Legars , Bro . Bellinger and Mrs . Bellinger ; Bros . Needle , Gething , and Morris , Bro . Downes , Mrs . and Miss Downes ; Bro . Bushell , Bro , Richardson and Mrs . Richardson ; Bro . Knifton , Bro . Ashbourn and Mrs . Ashbourn ; Mrs . Manns , Mr . Menninger and Mrs . Menninger ; Mrs . Hutchley and Miss Hutchley ; Bro . Isaacs , Bro . Parker and Mrs . Parker ; Bro . Cooper and Mrs . Cooper ; Bro . Bruce , Miss Bancher , Mr . Gauthony , Prof . Du Val , Mr . Treiver ,

Bro . J . Bunker , P . M . ; Bro . Knibb , I . P . M ., and Miss Knibb ; Mr . Simpson , Bro Hattersley , Bro . King and Mrs . King ; Miss Philpot , Mrs . Bunker , Bro . Briscoe , P . P . G . O . Surrey , and Mrs . Briscoe ; Bro . Busby , Bro . Du Pledge , Bro . Gainger , Miss Motterway , Miss Moore , Mr . E . Roberts and Miss Robeets ; Miss Franklin , Miss Howard , and man } others ; the guests and brethren numbering upwards of ISO- _ . _ . ___ .. . .

The banquet , supplied by Bro . J . Pearce , was well served and most thoroughly enjoyed by all . The VVoKsmi'i'UL MASTER gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and referred in most sympathetic terms to the bereavement which had beiallen the Royal Family , in the death of Prince Henry of Battenberg . These were duly honoured by all .

The toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was enthusiastically received , and duly responded to by Bro . Gaskin , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . The toast of "The W . M . " was given by Bro . T . F . KNIIIII , I . P . M ., who , in a very able manner , described Bro . Hands as one of the best that cjulJ bj found in the Craft , being thoroughly acquainted with his duty , and djing it in such a manner that any lodge might teel proud of him , and he cjngratuUted ths VV .. VL , in the name of the brethren present , upon the signal success of that splendid gathering .