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Gathering Of Freemasons In Liverpool.
GATHERING OF FREEMASONS IN LIVERPOOL .
The annual provincialgrand lodgeofthewestern division of Lancashire was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Adelp hi Hotel , when upwards of 200 brethren assembled . The provincial grand officers present were—Bros . Sir Thomas G .
Fermor-Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . Prov . G . M . ; the Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., S . G . W . ; H . S . Alpass , G . Sec . * T . Wy lie , G . Reg . ; C . Sherlock , P . P . G . Reg . j A . C . Mott , S . G . D . ; H . G . Vernon , M . A ., G . Chaplain ; T . Armstrong , J . G . D . ; W .
Laidlaw , P . G . S . ; J . W . J . Fowler , G . S . B . J . Skeaf , G . O . ; H . Bulley , P . J . G . W ., Cheshire j J . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W ., Cheshire ; R . Wylie , P . G . A . O . D ., Cheshire ; Marsh , P . G . P . G . W . Broadbridge , P . G . S . ; B . W . Rowson , P . G . S . * Joseph Mawdesley , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Moliaeaux ,
P . P . G . O . : S . White , P . G . S . B . ; C . J . Banister ,
P . G . S . B . of England ; F . Biuckes , P . G . S . Sec . Boys ' School ; John Bower , P . P . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland ; Jas . Hamer , P . G . Treas . All the lodges in the province were represented with four exceptions , and in some instances the
individual lodge attendance was very numerous . The Grand lodge having been opened , the Grand Secretary read the minutes of the previous annual Provincial Grand Lodge held at Wigan , and the special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting held at
Rufford on the occasion of the laying of the foundationstone of St . Mary ' s Church . He also announced that letters of apology for non-attendance had been received from Bros . Lord Skelmersdale , Lord de Tabley , Schneider , and several other brethren in the province .
Bro . Hamer , P . G . Treas ., presented his accounts , and in receiving them the It . W . Prov . G . M . said the financial statement appeared to be very satisfactory , and they had been very properly audited . The accounts showed that there was a balance at the bank of £ 820
2 s . 5 d ., and £ 117 os . lOd . remained in hand . The financial statement was adopted . Bro . Hamer , who has held the ollico for nine years , was elected Prov . G . Treas . for the ensuing year , and in acknowledging the renewed compliuieut liro . Hamer signified
his intention of resigning at the close ot the current year . Tlie following brethren wero then appointed Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros , the Right lion Lord Skelmersdale , 1 ) . Prov . G . M . ; the Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., Prov . S . G . W . ; Schneider ,
Prov . G . J . W . ; Vernon , Prov . 0 * . Chaplain ; "W ylie , Prov . G . lteg . ; II . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec . * , A . C . Mott , Prov . S . G . D . ; H . B . White , Prov . J . G . D . ; Dr . Moore , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; It . Wylie , Prov . G . D . C . ; Marsh , Prov . G . Assist . D . C . ; S . White ,
P . G . S . B . ; J . Skoal " , Prov . G . O . ; Laidlaw , P . G . Purs . ; and Wearing , Pickering , Broadbridge , Ibbs , liowson , and Fowler , Prov . G . Stewards . Bro . Peter Ball was unanimously re-elected G . Tyler , and Bro . W . II .
Ball , Assist . G . 'l yler . A number of applications for relief of distressed Masons were submitted , and votes of money were made to each of the applicants .
Thc GRAND SKCUKTAP . Y reported that warrants for the consecration of three new lodges had been issued during the year , and congratulated the brethren upon thc continued harmony and progress which the different lodges had exhibited .
Bro . WYLIB moved that the sum of ten guineas should be voted from the Fund of Benevolence to the Annuitant Fund ofthe Aged Freemasons and Widows of Masons , and that the gift should bc made in the nameof theS . G . W . This proposition was unanimousl y agreed to .
Ihe Provincial Grand Lodge was then resolved into the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Institution , when Bro . A . C . MOTT read the minutes of the general and other committee meeting ! - held
during the year , which were unanimously adopted . The other proceedings ofthe court were merely of a formal character , the officers of the past your being unanimously reappointed . After thc Provincial Grand lxidge had been again
Gathering Of Freemasons In Liverpool.
resumed , Bro . BINCKES made a statement as to the condition and prospects of the Boys' School . On thc motion of Bro . BANNISTER , seconded by Bro .
YOUNG nusuAXD , 100 guineas were voted from the Fund of Benevolence for thc benefit of the Institution , and it was agreed that the gift should be made in the names of the Prov . S . G . W . and the Prov . J . G . W .
After Bro . BINCKES had acknowledged the handsome and spontaneous donation , thc Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form . It should have been mentioned that Bros . Haswell , Wilson , T . Armstrong , and T . J . Hughes kindly gave
their services as musical brethren . Bro . Skeaf , Prov . G . O ., not only p layed the accompaniments , but also furnished a new anthem ( his own composition ) , called " Behold how good and pleasant , " which is marked by a fine flowing harmony and most artistic arrangement ,
and will doubtless attain no mean popularity . The brethren afterwards banqucttcd at the Adelp hi Hotel , when Bro Sir T . G . Fermor-IIcsketh , Bart .,
M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., presided . The list embraced fifteen toasts , which were proposed in an efficient manner aud cordially responded to . In the course of the cvenimr the Prov . G . M . announced that he wonld
hold his next annnal meeting at Southport . A wellselected programme ot * music was performed by the above-named musical brethren , and the brethren separated after spending a most pleasant evening .
TOASTS . "The Queen , " and ' * II . IUI . the Prince of Wales , M . W . P . G . M ., and the other members of the ltoyal Family , " in usual complimentary terms . "The Armv , Navv , Militia and Volunteers , "
responded toby Bro . Dr . Irvine . "The Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M .. " and "The Earl de Grey and Bipon , M . W . D . G . M ., and the other Officers of the Grand Lodge , " responded to by Bro . C . J . B . uiistcr , P . G . S . B . of England .
"Lieut .-Col . Sir Thomas Georgo Fermor Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., Western Division of Lancashire , " responded to by the R . W . P . G . M . "Lord Skelmersdale , W . D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Wardens , " responded to bv the Hon . F . A . Stanley , P . G . S . W .
" The West Lancashire Institution lor the education and advancement in life of Children of Distressed Masons , " responded to , in tlie unavoidable absence ot Bro . A . C . Mott , S . G . D ., by II . S . Alpass , P . G . S .
"The Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the Province , " responded to hy Bro . Dr . E . M . Sheldon , W . M . Temple Lodge , 10 !) I . "The Visiting Brethren , " responded to by Bro . Binckes . " The Provincial Grand Stewards , " responded to bv Bro . Hilibs , P . G . S ., and Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O .
Consecration Of The Lodge Of St. Michael, No. 1273.
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF ST . MICHAEL , No . 1273 .
TheLodge of St . Michael , No . 1273 in the register of the Grand Lodgo of Englard , was duly consecrated according to the ancient forms of the Craft on Wednesday afternoon , Sept . * 29 th , at 2 o ' clock . A very largo number of the
brethren having assembled in tho new lodgeroom , at tho Freo Church School , Sittiugbourne , the P . D . G . Bro . Dobson , appointed 1 * 5 ro . Kcddell , P . P . G ., S . W . of Sheerness , presiding officer , who immediatel y appointed his officers pro tem , viz . Bro . P . Nettlcingliam ( I ' . M . P . P . S . G . M . 27 ) ,
S . W ., and Bro . Thomas Hill ( P . M . P . P G . S . W . ) , J . W . The lodge was then opened in the three degrees . The presiding officer then delivered an address on Freemasonry in general , which showed that he had devoted no small amount ot time to condense so many of the grand
fundamental truths of the Craft , nnd yet to givo each its proper position and importance in so short a compass . The oration was delivered by the P . G . Chap ., liro . W . II . Hill of Maidstone , in his usual fervid and eloquent style , who held all the brethren entranced while he beautifully pourtrayed the character of the
samt to which tins lodge is dedicated , as one to he humbl y followed by every true Mason . The lodge-board was then uncovered , when the wine , corn , and oil wore carried round the lod . -e by the three following Prov . Grand Officers—Bros . Crittenden , Townsend , and Thorpe , amid solemn music . Halting in tho cast , the beautiful anthem , "Glory to God on hi gh , '' was intoned by the W . M aud thc
Consecration Of The Lodge Of St. Michael, No. 1273.
brethren generally . The Chaplain then traversed the lodge three times with the censer , consecrating the building for the purpose of Freemasonry . A prayer having been offered up , Haydn ' s perfect hymn , " The spacious firmancnt on high , " was poured forth in volumes . Brother Kcddell then dedicated and
constituted thc lodge . Ihe National Anthem concluded this part of the ceremony , when an additional verse , composed for the occasion , was sung . Tlie musical arrangements were conducted by Bro . Horde ( 1174 ) . Owing to the severe illness of the W , M . designate of the new lodge , thc Rev . Thos .
Grabham , M . A ., which prevented him from being present at this interesting ceremony , thc ceremony of Installation was dispensed with , he being already a ruler in the Craft , and P . M . of Faversham . The D . P . G . M . requested Bro . Kcddell to take charge of the now lodge until such time as the health of the
W . M . designate would allow him to bo inducted to the chair and able to perform his duties . A paper was then read signed by thc W . M . designate and properly attested requesting the presiding officer to appoint the several brethren therein mentioned to t . iicir respective ofliees . Thereupon the W . M . pro .
tail .., appointed Bros . IIv . Penfold , S . W . ; Wm . Bayley , J . W . ; J . C . Barnard , S . D . ; It . Griggs . J . D . ; S . Shrubsole , Treas . ; J . Owen , I . G . ; and J . Fearn , Tyler , and to each of thc above as he invested them with their collar and badge of office , lie address a few wholesome words of advice . The new lodge furniture was thc theme of universal admiration on account of
its strict architectural character , and the beauty and chasteness of its design , much of which was presented by various brethren who had thc interest ot * the new lodge at heart , aud made by Mr . G . Green of ltainhaiu , Kent . Bro . Jas . Owen of the Bull Inn , Sittiugbourne , prepared a dejeuner at half-past four o ' clock , in a style that reflected much credit to his establishment , to which about SO sat down .
At the close of the dycunor the brethren present ' liberally provided the nucleus of a charity fund in connection with the lodge , charity being one of the lcailins features of the Craft , hi commemoration of
the event ofthe day , the bells of the parish church of St . Michael , to which the new lodge is dedicated , sent forth a merry peal , and the standard of old England floated from the church tower . The town put on quite a holiday appearance , and the band of the 16 th Kent ( Sittiugbourne ) Rillo Volunteers performed a
variety of p ieces during the dijaunef . Masonry , we arc informed , has lately made vapid strides in the county , which is now perhaps second to none in a . Masonic point of view , and at present there are double the number of lodges than existed in the province at the time the present P . G . M . camo into cilice .
Perfect Ashlar Lodge. No. 1178.
PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE . No . 1178 .
The usual monthly meeting of this lodge , which was consecrated by Bro . W . Muggwidgu just two years ago , was held on Thursday , at the Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , Bcrmoiidsoy . Bro . F . 11 . Ebsworth , W . M ., opened the lodge , and afterwards , assisted by
his officers , initiated Mr . Gustav . Ellis in the ancient mysteries of tlio Order . lie subsequentl y passed Bros . Given ( 1101 ) , Humbert and Smith to the second degree , executing his work as a W . M . should . Bro . Alfred Avery , P . M . ( 01 !)) , then installed Bro ! James William Avery , S . W . and W . M , elect ., also a
P . AI . of (( il !)) , in the chair , in the fluent and correct style for which he is so famous as the Installing Master ol * his mother lodge , and he was warmly applauded at the conclusion of his delivery of thc charges . The officers invested b y the W . M ., were Bros . Josiah Green , S . W . ; 11 . Bartlett . J . W . l ) r
John Dixon , P . M ., JYeas ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec : D . Rose , S . D .: G . J . <* race , J . I ) . ; J . W . Dudley , I . G . ; J . II . H-irin .-wortli . D . O . ; J . J I . Fudge , W . S .: and W . Y . Lain-, Tyler . ° ' ' The W . M . afterwards presented the I . P . M . with a beautiful P . M . Jewel , ami congratulations of the
Lodge , ami also a magnificent P . M . Collar and Jewel which had been subscribed for by the brethren . The observations with which the W . M . accompanied the presentation were most complimentary and well chosen , and Bro . Ebsworth returned thanks in very feeling terms , promising to forward the interests ofthe Lodge in tbe future as he had in the past .
A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . F . Walters for his zeal as Secretary . Thc Lod ge was then closed , and a splendid banquet followed " ; whereafter Bro , J . W . A very proposed the usual toasts in a geniaj and happy way .
The bictlircn spent a deli ghtful evening , and enjoyed some capital singing and recitations . Among the brethren present in lodgo and at the banquet table , wc noticed Bros . F . II . Fbswortli . J . W . Avery , Josiah Green , J . Dixon , M . D . Treas . ; F . Walters . Sec . ; II . Bartlett , 1 ) . Rose , G . J . Grace
J . W . Dudley , J . II . Ilarmsworth , L . Ashton , J . A . Smith , J . II . Fudge , P . Fry , J . A . Ax tell , and the visitors were It . IJ . . Vcwsome , W . M . ( 122 * 1 ) ; T . L . Greon ( 111 ) 1 ); U . Massey , P . M . ( 019 ); C . J . lIo-gL ' , W . M . ( 58 ); W . II . Pragnell , P M . (; UU ); A . Avery , P . M . ( GIU ) ; Saul Wells , S . W . ( 01 !)); and II . Mujggeridj-e , P . M . ( 192 ) .
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Gathering Of Freemasons In Liverpool.
GATHERING OF FREEMASONS IN LIVERPOOL .
The annual provincialgrand lodgeofthewestern division of Lancashire was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Adelp hi Hotel , when upwards of 200 brethren assembled . The provincial grand officers present were—Bros . Sir Thomas G .
Fermor-Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . Prov . G . M . ; the Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., S . G . W . ; H . S . Alpass , G . Sec . * T . Wy lie , G . Reg . ; C . Sherlock , P . P . G . Reg . j A . C . Mott , S . G . D . ; H . G . Vernon , M . A ., G . Chaplain ; T . Armstrong , J . G . D . ; W .
Laidlaw , P . G . S . ; J . W . J . Fowler , G . S . B . J . Skeaf , G . O . ; H . Bulley , P . J . G . W ., Cheshire j J . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W ., Cheshire ; R . Wylie , P . G . A . O . D ., Cheshire ; Marsh , P . G . P . G . W . Broadbridge , P . G . S . ; B . W . Rowson , P . G . S . * Joseph Mawdesley , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Moliaeaux ,
P . P . G . O . : S . White , P . G . S . B . ; C . J . Banister ,
P . G . S . B . of England ; F . Biuckes , P . G . S . Sec . Boys ' School ; John Bower , P . P . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmorland ; Jas . Hamer , P . G . Treas . All the lodges in the province were represented with four exceptions , and in some instances the
individual lodge attendance was very numerous . The Grand lodge having been opened , the Grand Secretary read the minutes of the previous annual Provincial Grand Lodge held at Wigan , and the special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting held at
Rufford on the occasion of the laying of the foundationstone of St . Mary ' s Church . He also announced that letters of apology for non-attendance had been received from Bros . Lord Skelmersdale , Lord de Tabley , Schneider , and several other brethren in the province .
Bro . Hamer , P . G . Treas ., presented his accounts , and in receiving them the It . W . Prov . G . M . said the financial statement appeared to be very satisfactory , and they had been very properly audited . The accounts showed that there was a balance at the bank of £ 820
2 s . 5 d ., and £ 117 os . lOd . remained in hand . The financial statement was adopted . Bro . Hamer , who has held the ollico for nine years , was elected Prov . G . Treas . for the ensuing year , and in acknowledging the renewed compliuieut liro . Hamer signified
his intention of resigning at the close ot the current year . Tlie following brethren wero then appointed Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros , the Right lion Lord Skelmersdale , 1 ) . Prov . G . M . ; the Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., Prov . S . G . W . ; Schneider ,
Prov . G . J . W . ; Vernon , Prov . 0 * . Chaplain ; "W ylie , Prov . G . lteg . ; II . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec . * , A . C . Mott , Prov . S . G . D . ; H . B . White , Prov . J . G . D . ; Dr . Moore , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; It . Wylie , Prov . G . D . C . ; Marsh , Prov . G . Assist . D . C . ; S . White ,
P . G . S . B . ; J . Skoal " , Prov . G . O . ; Laidlaw , P . G . Purs . ; and Wearing , Pickering , Broadbridge , Ibbs , liowson , and Fowler , Prov . G . Stewards . Bro . Peter Ball was unanimously re-elected G . Tyler , and Bro . W . II .
Ball , Assist . G . 'l yler . A number of applications for relief of distressed Masons were submitted , and votes of money were made to each of the applicants .
Thc GRAND SKCUKTAP . Y reported that warrants for the consecration of three new lodges had been issued during the year , and congratulated the brethren upon thc continued harmony and progress which the different lodges had exhibited .
Bro . WYLIB moved that the sum of ten guineas should be voted from the Fund of Benevolence to the Annuitant Fund ofthe Aged Freemasons and Widows of Masons , and that the gift should bc made in the nameof theS . G . W . This proposition was unanimousl y agreed to .
Ihe Provincial Grand Lodge was then resolved into the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Institution , when Bro . A . C . MOTT read the minutes of the general and other committee meeting ! - held
during the year , which were unanimously adopted . The other proceedings ofthe court were merely of a formal character , the officers of the past your being unanimously reappointed . After thc Provincial Grand lxidge had been again
Gathering Of Freemasons In Liverpool.
resumed , Bro . BINCKES made a statement as to the condition and prospects of the Boys' School . On thc motion of Bro . BANNISTER , seconded by Bro .
YOUNG nusuAXD , 100 guineas were voted from the Fund of Benevolence for thc benefit of the Institution , and it was agreed that the gift should be made in the names of the Prov . S . G . W . and the Prov . J . G . W .
After Bro . BINCKES had acknowledged the handsome and spontaneous donation , thc Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form . It should have been mentioned that Bros . Haswell , Wilson , T . Armstrong , and T . J . Hughes kindly gave
their services as musical brethren . Bro . Skeaf , Prov . G . O ., not only p layed the accompaniments , but also furnished a new anthem ( his own composition ) , called " Behold how good and pleasant , " which is marked by a fine flowing harmony and most artistic arrangement ,
and will doubtless attain no mean popularity . The brethren afterwards banqucttcd at the Adelp hi Hotel , when Bro Sir T . G . Fermor-IIcsketh , Bart .,
M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., presided . The list embraced fifteen toasts , which were proposed in an efficient manner aud cordially responded to . In the course of the cvenimr the Prov . G . M . announced that he wonld
hold his next annnal meeting at Southport . A wellselected programme ot * music was performed by the above-named musical brethren , and the brethren separated after spending a most pleasant evening .
TOASTS . "The Queen , " and ' * II . IUI . the Prince of Wales , M . W . P . G . M ., and the other members of the ltoyal Family , " in usual complimentary terms . "The Armv , Navv , Militia and Volunteers , "
responded toby Bro . Dr . Irvine . "The Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M .. " and "The Earl de Grey and Bipon , M . W . D . G . M ., and the other Officers of the Grand Lodge , " responded to by Bro . C . J . B . uiistcr , P . G . S . B . of England .
"Lieut .-Col . Sir Thomas Georgo Fermor Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., Western Division of Lancashire , " responded to by the R . W . P . G . M . "Lord Skelmersdale , W . D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Wardens , " responded to bv the Hon . F . A . Stanley , P . G . S . W .
" The West Lancashire Institution lor the education and advancement in life of Children of Distressed Masons , " responded to , in tlie unavoidable absence ot Bro . A . C . Mott , S . G . D ., by II . S . Alpass , P . G . S .
"The Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the Province , " responded to hy Bro . Dr . E . M . Sheldon , W . M . Temple Lodge , 10 !) I . "The Visiting Brethren , " responded to by Bro . Binckes . " The Provincial Grand Stewards , " responded to bv Bro . Hilibs , P . G . S ., and Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O .
Consecration Of The Lodge Of St. Michael, No. 1273.
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF ST . MICHAEL , No . 1273 .
TheLodge of St . Michael , No . 1273 in the register of the Grand Lodgo of Englard , was duly consecrated according to the ancient forms of the Craft on Wednesday afternoon , Sept . * 29 th , at 2 o ' clock . A very largo number of the
brethren having assembled in tho new lodgeroom , at tho Freo Church School , Sittiugbourne , the P . D . G . Bro . Dobson , appointed 1 * 5 ro . Kcddell , P . P . G ., S . W . of Sheerness , presiding officer , who immediatel y appointed his officers pro tem , viz . Bro . P . Nettlcingliam ( I ' . M . P . P . S . G . M . 27 ) ,
S . W ., and Bro . Thomas Hill ( P . M . P . P G . S . W . ) , J . W . The lodge was then opened in the three degrees . The presiding officer then delivered an address on Freemasonry in general , which showed that he had devoted no small amount ot time to condense so many of the grand
fundamental truths of the Craft , nnd yet to givo each its proper position and importance in so short a compass . The oration was delivered by the P . G . Chap ., liro . W . II . Hill of Maidstone , in his usual fervid and eloquent style , who held all the brethren entranced while he beautifully pourtrayed the character of the
samt to which tins lodge is dedicated , as one to he humbl y followed by every true Mason . The lodge-board was then uncovered , when the wine , corn , and oil wore carried round the lod . -e by the three following Prov . Grand Officers—Bros . Crittenden , Townsend , and Thorpe , amid solemn music . Halting in tho cast , the beautiful anthem , "Glory to God on hi gh , '' was intoned by the W . M aud thc
Consecration Of The Lodge Of St. Michael, No. 1273.
brethren generally . The Chaplain then traversed the lodge three times with the censer , consecrating the building for the purpose of Freemasonry . A prayer having been offered up , Haydn ' s perfect hymn , " The spacious firmancnt on high , " was poured forth in volumes . Brother Kcddell then dedicated and
constituted thc lodge . Ihe National Anthem concluded this part of the ceremony , when an additional verse , composed for the occasion , was sung . Tlie musical arrangements were conducted by Bro . Horde ( 1174 ) . Owing to the severe illness of the W , M . designate of the new lodge , thc Rev . Thos .
Grabham , M . A ., which prevented him from being present at this interesting ceremony , thc ceremony of Installation was dispensed with , he being already a ruler in the Craft , and P . M . of Faversham . The D . P . G . M . requested Bro . Kcddell to take charge of the now lodge until such time as the health of the
W . M . designate would allow him to bo inducted to the chair and able to perform his duties . A paper was then read signed by thc W . M . designate and properly attested requesting the presiding officer to appoint the several brethren therein mentioned to t . iicir respective ofliees . Thereupon the W . M . pro .
tail .., appointed Bros . IIv . Penfold , S . W . ; Wm . Bayley , J . W . ; J . C . Barnard , S . D . ; It . Griggs . J . D . ; S . Shrubsole , Treas . ; J . Owen , I . G . ; and J . Fearn , Tyler , and to each of thc above as he invested them with their collar and badge of office , lie address a few wholesome words of advice . The new lodge furniture was thc theme of universal admiration on account of
its strict architectural character , and the beauty and chasteness of its design , much of which was presented by various brethren who had thc interest ot * the new lodge at heart , aud made by Mr . G . Green of ltainhaiu , Kent . Bro . Jas . Owen of the Bull Inn , Sittiugbourne , prepared a dejeuner at half-past four o ' clock , in a style that reflected much credit to his establishment , to which about SO sat down .
At the close of the dycunor the brethren present ' liberally provided the nucleus of a charity fund in connection with the lodge , charity being one of the lcailins features of the Craft , hi commemoration of
the event ofthe day , the bells of the parish church of St . Michael , to which the new lodge is dedicated , sent forth a merry peal , and the standard of old England floated from the church tower . The town put on quite a holiday appearance , and the band of the 16 th Kent ( Sittiugbourne ) Rillo Volunteers performed a
variety of p ieces during the dijaunef . Masonry , we arc informed , has lately made vapid strides in the county , which is now perhaps second to none in a . Masonic point of view , and at present there are double the number of lodges than existed in the province at the time the present P . G . M . camo into cilice .
Perfect Ashlar Lodge. No. 1178.
PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE . No . 1178 .
The usual monthly meeting of this lodge , which was consecrated by Bro . W . Muggwidgu just two years ago , was held on Thursday , at the Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , Bcrmoiidsoy . Bro . F . 11 . Ebsworth , W . M ., opened the lodge , and afterwards , assisted by
his officers , initiated Mr . Gustav . Ellis in the ancient mysteries of tlio Order . lie subsequentl y passed Bros . Given ( 1101 ) , Humbert and Smith to the second degree , executing his work as a W . M . should . Bro . Alfred Avery , P . M . ( 01 !)) , then installed Bro ! James William Avery , S . W . and W . M , elect ., also a
P . AI . of (( il !)) , in the chair , in the fluent and correct style for which he is so famous as the Installing Master ol * his mother lodge , and he was warmly applauded at the conclusion of his delivery of thc charges . The officers invested b y the W . M ., were Bros . Josiah Green , S . W . ; 11 . Bartlett . J . W . l ) r
John Dixon , P . M ., JYeas ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec : D . Rose , S . D .: G . J . <* race , J . I ) . ; J . W . Dudley , I . G . ; J . II . H-irin .-wortli . D . O . ; J . J I . Fudge , W . S .: and W . Y . Lain-, Tyler . ° ' ' The W . M . afterwards presented the I . P . M . with a beautiful P . M . Jewel , ami congratulations of the
Lodge , ami also a magnificent P . M . Collar and Jewel which had been subscribed for by the brethren . The observations with which the W . M . accompanied the presentation were most complimentary and well chosen , and Bro . Ebsworth returned thanks in very feeling terms , promising to forward the interests ofthe Lodge in tbe future as he had in the past .
A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . F . Walters for his zeal as Secretary . Thc Lod ge was then closed , and a splendid banquet followed " ; whereafter Bro , J . W . A very proposed the usual toasts in a geniaj and happy way .
The bictlircn spent a deli ghtful evening , and enjoyed some capital singing and recitations . Among the brethren present in lodgo and at the banquet table , wc noticed Bros . F . II . Fbswortli . J . W . Avery , Josiah Green , J . Dixon , M . D . Treas . ; F . Walters . Sec . ; II . Bartlett , 1 ) . Rose , G . J . Grace
J . W . Dudley , J . II . Ilarmsworth , L . Ashton , J . A . Smith , J . II . Fudge , P . Fry , J . A . Ax tell , and the visitors were It . IJ . . Vcwsome , W . M . ( 122 * 1 ) ; T . L . Greon ( 111 ) 1 ); U . Massey , P . M . ( 019 ); C . J . lIo-gL ' , W . M . ( 58 ); W . II . Pragnell , P M . (; UU ); A . Avery , P . M . ( GIU ) ; Saul Wells , S . W . ( 01 !)); and II . Mujggeridj-e , P . M . ( 192 ) .