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Original Correspondence.
Private lodges arc restricted to sky-blue and silver , and are termed " Blue . " Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodges arc restricted to garter-blue and gold , and are termed " Purple . " So , in a word , you may designate thc former as " silver " and the latter as " gold . "
Such being the case , can gold be said to appertain , or belong to , be consistent with , or be substituted by silver ? Further—The degree or status of a Past Master being acquired in a " Silvcr " lodge , I should say , as a paragon of inconsistency , give mc a brother who wears a Past Master ' s jewel in silver on his official collar , yet can wear a gold one on his breast .
In reference to what Bro . " M . O . " says about " confounding presentation with regulation jewels , " while he _ admits presentation jewels must be consistent with thc degrees recognized and acknowledged , yet he would allow gold to be substituted for silvcr ; would it not be as consistent to allow a Rose Croix jewel to be worn simply because it is a "
presentation jewel " - " Could anything be more incongruous . - The one word " consistent " is surely enough to make the meaning of the law clear . Crabb ( " English Synonyms" ) defines consistent as follows : — " It is not consistent with the elevated and dignified character of a clergyman to engage in the ordinary pursuits of other men . " Gold to be substituted at pleasure for silver is surely as inconsistent as it would have been to have expected the
late Mark Lemon to have appeared at an evening party in the motley costume of a jester . Or that evening dress , generally understood to mean black and white , would justify any one appearing ( as " Punch " suggested ) in a black shirt , and white coat , trousers , & c . Or , again , of the actor who , having but a scanty wardrobe , played Hamlet in a red cloak , and , on being taken to task , made a virtue of the necessity by referring to the
text , — " 'Tis not alone my inky cloak , good mother , " and adding , — " Had they never heard of red ink ?" Ero . " M . O . " says that P . M . ' s" jewels arc generally presented . Perhaps so , but surely a P . M . is cqvally justified in buying one as he is in receiving one as a present .
Doubtless many a worthy P . M . has not been so fortunate as to have one presented to him , and the high price set by thc fashion of illegal or inconsistent ( gold ) jewels may deter him , or he may prefer giving the money to the charities . As a recommendation to lodges , or brethren , about to present a P . M . ' s jewel to a brother they esteem worthy of
such a proud mark of distinction , kt me suggest that they buy a silver jewel , and as it is so truly worldly to mete out esteem by intrinsic value , let the difference be made up to five or ten guineas and paid over to one of our noble charities , in the name of the P . M ., and let these facts be recorded in a plain address—thus , say , £ 13 would be ample for the jewel , the address , and to make
the P . M . a Life-Governor in one of our charities . Where is the P . M . who would not elect this truly Masonic and self-commending plan , notwithstanding how much he might have personally given to the charities : Such a jewel would be a " jewel " indeed . Fraternally yours , "An REM . "
To Ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . R . W . O . asks certain questions for his own information . I presume that when you allow letters to appear in your paper you expect replies to be given which
may be interesting to thc Craft in general . My letter was so intended , and is , 1 consider , sufficiently intelligible . I beg to be excused from going into personal questions for -. which I have neither time nor inclination . I am , 8 * c , MAGNUS OIIRES , P . P . G . J . W .
HONORARY MEMBERS . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — If your space permits would you kindly give a short resume' of the status of an honorary member in a
lodge , or refer me to some work where it may be found . I think this would be of sufficient general interest to warrant its insertion . YDYJIS fraternally , "AN MOSORARY MEMBF . II . "
FRENCH LODGES IN ENGLAND To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Referring to a letter from an English reader ot the " Monde Maconnique " in this days " Freemason , " 1 think if your correspondent will refer to our Grand Secretary he will find that thc lodge referred to is not
recognised by any Masonic body , as I have in my possession a copy of a certificate issued by a lodge calling itself " The Reformed Masonic Order of Memphis , or Rite of the 1 Grand Lodge of Philadelphes , " and holding its meetings at 'Stratford , in Essex . This was sent to all the lodges , accompanied by a circular from our late Grand Secretary , Bro . Wm . G . Clarke , dated 24 th October , 18 59 , cautioning all regular Masons against allowing any member of
such a body under any circumstances to have access to their lodges , or holding any communication with such irregular lodges . I have no doubt that you can obtain a copy of the above on application at the Grand Secretary ' s office . Yours fraternally , ARTHUR LEAIIED , P . M ., Sec . Lewis Lodge , 113 . " Wood Green , June 3 rd , 1876 .
Original Correspondence.
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE . To thc Editor t > f the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Would you kindly inform us ( Lodge - ;; n , St-Bryde ) , throusrh the columns of your influential journal : ( 1 ) Whether a brother can demand being a member of a newly constituted lodge , because he merely signed a petition
praying a charter to be granted , without producing vouchers , such as diploma , to demit from his mother lodge—to prove beyond doubt he is thc man he represents himself to be . ( 2 ) If he becomes a member is he not required to obligate or take some obligation to obey the bye-laws and office-bearers of the lodge ? ( 3 ) Can such a brother belong to his mother lodge and be a voting
member of another without owing any obedience or obligation to the latter ? ( 4 ) Whether should the Greater Light be closed duiing the lodge being called from labour to refreshment , or shut during such refreshment . Is it illegal to have it open during the latter ? Yours fraternally , W . H . Lixns . vv CiiAwi- ' oiin , Secretary 579 , S . C .
[( 1 ) A brother signing a petition for charter as a founder has a right to be a member , but must produce diploma , and demit from his mother ledge or last lodge he may have been a member of . ( 2 ) He must be obligated to the newly constituted lodge . ( 3 ) I le cannot be a voting member of any lodge unless all dues are paid and obligated . ( 4 ) The Greater Light should be closed during the time the lodge is at refreshment . ]
A CAUTION . The following circular has been issued by Lodge Friendly , 1513 , Barnsley : — "April , 1876 . " Dear Sir and Brother , — " A man , having a foreign accent , grey whiskers , tall , and aged about 6 : * years , who gives the name of
Francis Joseph Rissc , has by his artfulness imposed upon several members of this lodge , and obtained various sums of money from them on misrepresentaticn . He says that he is , or was a member of St . Peter ' s Lodg <* , Petevboro' ; that he is a Hungarian , and only wants sufficient money to enable him to get to Peterboro' , when he will be able to obtain money to take him to his native place . Enquiry having been made at thc lodge named , we find that he is
an impostor , and never was a member of St . Peter s Lodge . As this man is in possession of a great deal of information we take thc liberty of putting you on your guard , lest the members of jour lodge be imposed upon as we have been . "We are , Worshipful Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , "THOMAS BRAITHWAITE , W . M ., "T . F . SHEPHERD , Secretary . "
REPORTS OF THE HIGH DEGREES . To the Editor oj ' the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I wish lo join " A Past Provincial Grand Officer in expressing my disappointment as no report has been given in the " Freemason , " not only of the meeting of Great Priory held in London May 12 th , but of two other
important meetings held in London the same week , namely , thc A . and A . Rite 33 and the Royal Order of Scotland . I am sure a report of the business transacted at such meetings as these would be far more interesting to a large number of the brethren who are not able to attend them than thc speeches that are so fully reported from Craft lodges .
I should like to see thc " Freemason " more like what it professes to be , namely , " a first class reference and chronology of the leading events in Freemasonry during the year . " I am , yours fraternally , CHAS . FENDEI . OW . [ We should be very happy to publish all such documents if we only received them . —Ei > . ]
Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .
CATCH QUESTIONS . Ca n any brother give mc the interpretation of certain letters , and catch questions—at page 100 of the Revelations of a Square , —either in the " Freemason , " or privately to " Enquirer , " care of Editor of the " Freemason , " 198 , Fleet-street , London , E . C . The letters are T . F . B G . T . H . A . F . G ., and II . F . W . P . O . T . T . P . O . T . F . EsouiitEn .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .
The annual meeting of the above Prov . Grand Lodg : was held in St . Saviour ' s School , Bacup , on Thursday , the 25 th May . There was a large attendance of brethren from all parts of the province , the total number present
being about 400 . The Craft Lodge was opened in the Three Degrees by the W . M . and Officers of the Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , Bacup , after which the R . W . Prov . G . Master ( Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie ) , and the Prov . G . Officers entered in procession , and the Prov . G . Lodge was opened in due form and with prayer at half-past one o ' clock . The roll of lodges was called over , when it was
found that all the lodges in the province—82 111 numberwere represented , in some instances very numerously . The R . W . Prov . G . Master announced that he had received letters of apology from the absent Prov . G . Officers , also one from Bro . J . L . Hine , P . Prov . S . G . Warden , Chairman of the Charity Committee , who was to have been presented at this meeting with a testimonial as an acknowledgment of his assiduous and successful exertions in pro-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
moling thc interests of this province with thc various Masonic charitable institutions , but who was prevented from attending by severe indisposition . The R . W . Prov . G . Master paid an appropriate tribute to Bro . Mine ' s eminent services , and expressed his deep sympathy witli him upon the circumstances which prevented him from being present .
The Right W . Prov . Grand Master then said he would now proceed to instal Bro . George Mellor , thc Mayc « of Ashton-under-Lyne , as Deputy Provincial Grand Master , but he could not do so without alluding- to the loss the province had sustained by the death of Bro . W . Romaine Callender , who formerly held the office . On a former occasion he had alluded to the death of thc late Deputy
Grand Master , but the event was then so recent , and their sense oi the loss they had sustained so painful , that he could not fully and adequately express his feelings , and it was quite impossible for him to do so now . lie then proceeded to speak of the zealous , courteous , and efficient manner in which Bro . Callender had discharged his Masonic duties , and said with regard to Bro . Mellor , that he
was a gentleman who was known both in his private and public capacity to be a thoroughly honourable , straightforward , upright , and gentlemanly man . He had succeeded well in Ihe various municipal and civic offices he had held in the borough in which he resided , and he had no doubt thc same conduct he had displayed in those offices would be equally well displayed in the distinguished Masonic
office that was now about to be conferred upon him . Bro . George Mellor having been duly installed , briefly returned thanks for the honour the Provincial Grand Master had done him in appointing him , with the approbation of his brethren , to that hi ^ h and distinguished position . Referring to the late Bro . Callender , he spoke of him as a perfect and excellent Mason , and said he could
not find words in which to express himself better and more appropriately than those of our national bard" He was a man , take him for all in all Wc shall not iook upon his like again . " He trusted that in the discharge of his duties he should be encouraged by their approbation and help . (
Applause . ) Bro . Statham , Prov . G . Treas ., presented his statement of the accounts of the Provincial Grand Lodge , which were found to be in a highly satisfactory condition . Bro . John Thomas Hooper , of Blackley , near Manchester , was elected G . Treasurer for the ensuing year by an almost unanimous vole .
1 he Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to invest the Provincial Grand Officers with their insignia and jewels of offices as follow : — W . Harrison , Blackburn Prov . S . G . W . Thomas Rhodes , Manchester Prov . | . G . W . The Rev . A . Salts , LL . D ., Littleborough , and the Rev . S . Y .
Bradshaw , Manchester Prov . G . Ch & plains . J . T . Hooper , Manchester Prov . G . Treas . Thos . Chorlton , Manchester Prov . G . Reg . lohn Tunnah , Bolton Prov . G . Sec . W . O . Walker , Bury Prov . G . S . D . Albert Wolstenholme , Heywood Prov . G . J . D . John Pilling , Bacup Prov . G . Supt . Wks .
C . M . Jones , Rochdale Prov . G . D . of Cers . James Shillito , Manchester Prov . A ' G . D . C . James Mills , Heywood Prov . G . Swd . Be . Thos . Hargreaves , Haslingden Prov . G . Org . W . Cunliffe , Blackburn Prov . G . Purst . Westray Benn , Bacup Prov . A . G . Purst . Robert Crossley , jun ., John Crossley ,
James Barker , William Blackledge , John Wilson , and Rawdon Ashworth , all of Bacup Prov . G . Stewards . Charles Walker Prov . G . Tyler . Hobson Wadsworth , Burnley Prov . G . Std . Br . The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge was then transacted , and amongst other business it was agreed that
Bro . Tunnah , thc Prov . G . Sec , should be paid the sum of £ 100 per annum for the services of an assistant . We may here state that Bro . Tunnah , was appointed tojhis present office in 1848 , when the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Bacup , since which time he has held the office with entire satisfaction to all concerned . The services of Bro . Hutton , his assistant , were also spoken of
in high terms . The Prov . Grand Secretary then announced that Bro . N . Chadwick , of the Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , had to perform what he had no tloubt would prove a very pleasing duty . Bro . Chadwick then , approaching the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , said he had been requested by the officers and brethren of the Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , to undertake what was to him a most
pleasant duty . It was to present to the Right Worshipful Grand Master some acknowledgment of his great kindness in causing thc most important , successful , and in several respects memorable meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire to be held at Bacup . That acknowledgment had taken the form ol an address , which read as follows : "The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient , Free and
Accepted Masons . "To Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire . " Right Worshipful Sir and brother , — " We , the officers and members of thc Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , Bacup , desire to offer you our hearty thanks for the honour you have conferred upon us in holding the
annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at Bacup , and also to accord to you , and to all the provincial officers and brethren , a most cordial welcome on the occasion of your visit to this populous and enterprising part of our province . We feel proud to acknowledge that you have , since your elevation to your high and distinguished position , discharged your onerous duties with commendable
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Original Correspondence.
Private lodges arc restricted to sky-blue and silver , and are termed " Blue . " Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodges arc restricted to garter-blue and gold , and are termed " Purple . " So , in a word , you may designate thc former as " silver " and the latter as " gold . "
Such being the case , can gold be said to appertain , or belong to , be consistent with , or be substituted by silver ? Further—The degree or status of a Past Master being acquired in a " Silvcr " lodge , I should say , as a paragon of inconsistency , give mc a brother who wears a Past Master ' s jewel in silver on his official collar , yet can wear a gold one on his breast .
In reference to what Bro . " M . O . " says about " confounding presentation with regulation jewels , " while he _ admits presentation jewels must be consistent with thc degrees recognized and acknowledged , yet he would allow gold to be substituted for silvcr ; would it not be as consistent to allow a Rose Croix jewel to be worn simply because it is a "
presentation jewel " - " Could anything be more incongruous . - The one word " consistent " is surely enough to make the meaning of the law clear . Crabb ( " English Synonyms" ) defines consistent as follows : — " It is not consistent with the elevated and dignified character of a clergyman to engage in the ordinary pursuits of other men . " Gold to be substituted at pleasure for silver is surely as inconsistent as it would have been to have expected the
late Mark Lemon to have appeared at an evening party in the motley costume of a jester . Or that evening dress , generally understood to mean black and white , would justify any one appearing ( as " Punch " suggested ) in a black shirt , and white coat , trousers , & c . Or , again , of the actor who , having but a scanty wardrobe , played Hamlet in a red cloak , and , on being taken to task , made a virtue of the necessity by referring to the
text , — " 'Tis not alone my inky cloak , good mother , " and adding , — " Had they never heard of red ink ?" Ero . " M . O . " says that P . M . ' s" jewels arc generally presented . Perhaps so , but surely a P . M . is cqvally justified in buying one as he is in receiving one as a present .
Doubtless many a worthy P . M . has not been so fortunate as to have one presented to him , and the high price set by thc fashion of illegal or inconsistent ( gold ) jewels may deter him , or he may prefer giving the money to the charities . As a recommendation to lodges , or brethren , about to present a P . M . ' s jewel to a brother they esteem worthy of
such a proud mark of distinction , kt me suggest that they buy a silver jewel , and as it is so truly worldly to mete out esteem by intrinsic value , let the difference be made up to five or ten guineas and paid over to one of our noble charities , in the name of the P . M ., and let these facts be recorded in a plain address—thus , say , £ 13 would be ample for the jewel , the address , and to make
the P . M . a Life-Governor in one of our charities . Where is the P . M . who would not elect this truly Masonic and self-commending plan , notwithstanding how much he might have personally given to the charities : Such a jewel would be a " jewel " indeed . Fraternally yours , "An REM . "
To Ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . R . W . O . asks certain questions for his own information . I presume that when you allow letters to appear in your paper you expect replies to be given which
may be interesting to thc Craft in general . My letter was so intended , and is , 1 consider , sufficiently intelligible . I beg to be excused from going into personal questions for -. which I have neither time nor inclination . I am , 8 * c , MAGNUS OIIRES , P . P . G . J . W .
HONORARY MEMBERS . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — If your space permits would you kindly give a short resume' of the status of an honorary member in a
lodge , or refer me to some work where it may be found . I think this would be of sufficient general interest to warrant its insertion . YDYJIS fraternally , "AN MOSORARY MEMBF . II . "
FRENCH LODGES IN ENGLAND To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Referring to a letter from an English reader ot the " Monde Maconnique " in this days " Freemason , " 1 think if your correspondent will refer to our Grand Secretary he will find that thc lodge referred to is not
recognised by any Masonic body , as I have in my possession a copy of a certificate issued by a lodge calling itself " The Reformed Masonic Order of Memphis , or Rite of the 1 Grand Lodge of Philadelphes , " and holding its meetings at 'Stratford , in Essex . This was sent to all the lodges , accompanied by a circular from our late Grand Secretary , Bro . Wm . G . Clarke , dated 24 th October , 18 59 , cautioning all regular Masons against allowing any member of
such a body under any circumstances to have access to their lodges , or holding any communication with such irregular lodges . I have no doubt that you can obtain a copy of the above on application at the Grand Secretary ' s office . Yours fraternally , ARTHUR LEAIIED , P . M ., Sec . Lewis Lodge , 113 . " Wood Green , June 3 rd , 1876 .
Original Correspondence.
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE . To thc Editor t > f the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Would you kindly inform us ( Lodge - ;; n , St-Bryde ) , throusrh the columns of your influential journal : ( 1 ) Whether a brother can demand being a member of a newly constituted lodge , because he merely signed a petition
praying a charter to be granted , without producing vouchers , such as diploma , to demit from his mother lodge—to prove beyond doubt he is thc man he represents himself to be . ( 2 ) If he becomes a member is he not required to obligate or take some obligation to obey the bye-laws and office-bearers of the lodge ? ( 3 ) Can such a brother belong to his mother lodge and be a voting
member of another without owing any obedience or obligation to the latter ? ( 4 ) Whether should the Greater Light be closed duiing the lodge being called from labour to refreshment , or shut during such refreshment . Is it illegal to have it open during the latter ? Yours fraternally , W . H . Lixns . vv CiiAwi- ' oiin , Secretary 579 , S . C .
[( 1 ) A brother signing a petition for charter as a founder has a right to be a member , but must produce diploma , and demit from his mother ledge or last lodge he may have been a member of . ( 2 ) He must be obligated to the newly constituted lodge . ( 3 ) I le cannot be a voting member of any lodge unless all dues are paid and obligated . ( 4 ) The Greater Light should be closed during the time the lodge is at refreshment . ]
A CAUTION . The following circular has been issued by Lodge Friendly , 1513 , Barnsley : — "April , 1876 . " Dear Sir and Brother , — " A man , having a foreign accent , grey whiskers , tall , and aged about 6 : * years , who gives the name of
Francis Joseph Rissc , has by his artfulness imposed upon several members of this lodge , and obtained various sums of money from them on misrepresentaticn . He says that he is , or was a member of St . Peter ' s Lodg <* , Petevboro' ; that he is a Hungarian , and only wants sufficient money to enable him to get to Peterboro' , when he will be able to obtain money to take him to his native place . Enquiry having been made at thc lodge named , we find that he is
an impostor , and never was a member of St . Peter s Lodge . As this man is in possession of a great deal of information we take thc liberty of putting you on your guard , lest the members of jour lodge be imposed upon as we have been . "We are , Worshipful Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , "THOMAS BRAITHWAITE , W . M ., "T . F . SHEPHERD , Secretary . "
REPORTS OF THE HIGH DEGREES . To the Editor oj ' the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I wish lo join " A Past Provincial Grand Officer in expressing my disappointment as no report has been given in the " Freemason , " not only of the meeting of Great Priory held in London May 12 th , but of two other
important meetings held in London the same week , namely , thc A . and A . Rite 33 and the Royal Order of Scotland . I am sure a report of the business transacted at such meetings as these would be far more interesting to a large number of the brethren who are not able to attend them than thc speeches that are so fully reported from Craft lodges .
I should like to see thc " Freemason " more like what it professes to be , namely , " a first class reference and chronology of the leading events in Freemasonry during the year . " I am , yours fraternally , CHAS . FENDEI . OW . [ We should be very happy to publish all such documents if we only received them . —Ei > . ]
Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .
CATCH QUESTIONS . Ca n any brother give mc the interpretation of certain letters , and catch questions—at page 100 of the Revelations of a Square , —either in the " Freemason , " or privately to " Enquirer , " care of Editor of the " Freemason , " 198 , Fleet-street , London , E . C . The letters are T . F . B G . T . H . A . F . G ., and II . F . W . P . O . T . T . P . O . T . F . EsouiitEn .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .
The annual meeting of the above Prov . Grand Lodg : was held in St . Saviour ' s School , Bacup , on Thursday , the 25 th May . There was a large attendance of brethren from all parts of the province , the total number present
being about 400 . The Craft Lodge was opened in the Three Degrees by the W . M . and Officers of the Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , Bacup , after which the R . W . Prov . G . Master ( Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie ) , and the Prov . G . Officers entered in procession , and the Prov . G . Lodge was opened in due form and with prayer at half-past one o ' clock . The roll of lodges was called over , when it was
found that all the lodges in the province—82 111 numberwere represented , in some instances very numerously . The R . W . Prov . G . Master announced that he had received letters of apology from the absent Prov . G . Officers , also one from Bro . J . L . Hine , P . Prov . S . G . Warden , Chairman of the Charity Committee , who was to have been presented at this meeting with a testimonial as an acknowledgment of his assiduous and successful exertions in pro-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
moling thc interests of this province with thc various Masonic charitable institutions , but who was prevented from attending by severe indisposition . The R . W . Prov . G . Master paid an appropriate tribute to Bro . Mine ' s eminent services , and expressed his deep sympathy witli him upon the circumstances which prevented him from being present .
The Right W . Prov . Grand Master then said he would now proceed to instal Bro . George Mellor , thc Mayc « of Ashton-under-Lyne , as Deputy Provincial Grand Master , but he could not do so without alluding- to the loss the province had sustained by the death of Bro . W . Romaine Callender , who formerly held the office . On a former occasion he had alluded to the death of thc late Deputy
Grand Master , but the event was then so recent , and their sense oi the loss they had sustained so painful , that he could not fully and adequately express his feelings , and it was quite impossible for him to do so now . lie then proceeded to speak of the zealous , courteous , and efficient manner in which Bro . Callender had discharged his Masonic duties , and said with regard to Bro . Mellor , that he
was a gentleman who was known both in his private and public capacity to be a thoroughly honourable , straightforward , upright , and gentlemanly man . He had succeeded well in Ihe various municipal and civic offices he had held in the borough in which he resided , and he had no doubt thc same conduct he had displayed in those offices would be equally well displayed in the distinguished Masonic
office that was now about to be conferred upon him . Bro . George Mellor having been duly installed , briefly returned thanks for the honour the Provincial Grand Master had done him in appointing him , with the approbation of his brethren , to that hi ^ h and distinguished position . Referring to the late Bro . Callender , he spoke of him as a perfect and excellent Mason , and said he could
not find words in which to express himself better and more appropriately than those of our national bard" He was a man , take him for all in all Wc shall not iook upon his like again . " He trusted that in the discharge of his duties he should be encouraged by their approbation and help . (
Applause . ) Bro . Statham , Prov . G . Treas ., presented his statement of the accounts of the Provincial Grand Lodge , which were found to be in a highly satisfactory condition . Bro . John Thomas Hooper , of Blackley , near Manchester , was elected G . Treasurer for the ensuing year by an almost unanimous vole .
1 he Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to invest the Provincial Grand Officers with their insignia and jewels of offices as follow : — W . Harrison , Blackburn Prov . S . G . W . Thomas Rhodes , Manchester Prov . | . G . W . The Rev . A . Salts , LL . D ., Littleborough , and the Rev . S . Y .
Bradshaw , Manchester Prov . G . Ch & plains . J . T . Hooper , Manchester Prov . G . Treas . Thos . Chorlton , Manchester Prov . G . Reg . lohn Tunnah , Bolton Prov . G . Sec . W . O . Walker , Bury Prov . G . S . D . Albert Wolstenholme , Heywood Prov . G . J . D . John Pilling , Bacup Prov . G . Supt . Wks .
C . M . Jones , Rochdale Prov . G . D . of Cers . James Shillito , Manchester Prov . A ' G . D . C . James Mills , Heywood Prov . G . Swd . Be . Thos . Hargreaves , Haslingden Prov . G . Org . W . Cunliffe , Blackburn Prov . G . Purst . Westray Benn , Bacup Prov . A . G . Purst . Robert Crossley , jun ., John Crossley ,
James Barker , William Blackledge , John Wilson , and Rawdon Ashworth , all of Bacup Prov . G . Stewards . Charles Walker Prov . G . Tyler . Hobson Wadsworth , Burnley Prov . G . Std . Br . The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge was then transacted , and amongst other business it was agreed that
Bro . Tunnah , thc Prov . G . Sec , should be paid the sum of £ 100 per annum for the services of an assistant . We may here state that Bro . Tunnah , was appointed tojhis present office in 1848 , when the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Bacup , since which time he has held the office with entire satisfaction to all concerned . The services of Bro . Hutton , his assistant , were also spoken of
in high terms . The Prov . Grand Secretary then announced that Bro . N . Chadwick , of the Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , had to perform what he had no tloubt would prove a very pleasing duty . Bro . Chadwick then , approaching the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , said he had been requested by the officers and brethren of the Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , to undertake what was to him a most
pleasant duty . It was to present to the Right Worshipful Grand Master some acknowledgment of his great kindness in causing thc most important , successful , and in several respects memorable meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire to be held at Bacup . That acknowledgment had taken the form ol an address , which read as follows : "The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient , Free and
Accepted Masons . "To Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire . " Right Worshipful Sir and brother , — " We , the officers and members of thc Samaritan Lodge , No . 286 , Bacup , desire to offer you our hearty thanks for the honour you have conferred upon us in holding the
annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at Bacup , and also to accord to you , and to all the provincial officers and brethren , a most cordial welcome on the occasion of your visit to this populous and enterprising part of our province . We feel proud to acknowledge that you have , since your elevation to your high and distinguished position , discharged your onerous duties with commendable