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Toc | crc Walpole for thc ensuing year was admirably per " r mcd in the Assembly-rooms at Norwich , on Thursday fternoon , the ist inst ., by the I . P . M ., Bro . T . Lord , in the 8 csence of a goodly number of P . M . ' s and brethren , who •' ubscquentiy spoke very highly of the working . The rvjl appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . T . J . Vackley S . W . ; F . Mills , J . W . ; D . Mannings , S . D . ; A .
, nullard , J . D . ; J . Harper , I . G . ; P . M . F . B . Quinton , Sec ; 5 | . Carman , Treas . ; I ' . M . G . Brittain , Org . ; P . M . W . u Stevens , D . C . ; Matthews and Payne , Stewards . In die evening thc brethren sat down to a splendid banquet , exceeding ly well served by Mr . Levett , who made most satisfactory arrangements for the comfort , and enjoyment of thc brethren . Thc newly . installed W . M . filled the
chair , and ably fulfilled its duties . He was supported by Bros . A . M . F . Morgan , P . D . P . G . M .: G . B . Kennett . VV . M . 52 ; J- C . Chittock , W . M . 943 ; J . Commins , W . M . n ^ ' ; G . C . Stevens , Sec . 52 ; W . Provart , W . M . 807 ; G . Brittain , P . M . ; Bonfellow , W . M . 100 , Yarmouth ; Bond , I . P . M . 100 ; D . Stone , Lowestoft ; H . Lamb , P . M . 807 ; H . Burgess , 043 ; R . Thorns , P . M . ; R . Oilman , P . M . 93 ;
Hennemeyer , 51 , Colchester ; F . Wright , Colchester ; Chas . Winterbon , Colchester ; 11 . J . Martin , S 07 ; R . Boult , and others . The S . W . and J . W . chairs were occupied by the brothers appointed to those offices-. Letters apologising for non-attendance were received from several brethren hig h in the Craft . A feature in the afterdinner proceedings was the presentation of a handsome
Past Master ' s jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Lord , as a mark of fraternal esteem and a recognition of the efficiency with which he " worked" thc lodge during his term of oflice ; and a similar jewel to P . M . W . 11 . Stevens , in cordial acknowledgment of his twenty years' services to Masonry in various positions , and especially as Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . The presentation in each
case was made in felicitous terms by the W . M ., who announced that a list of the subsciibing brethren was being beautifully illuminated by the well-known local artist , Mr . Gunn , the son of a respected brother Mason . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , that to the memory of the late distinguished brother after whom the lodge is named being drank in solemn silence , Bro . A . M .
V . Morgan proposed " The W . M . ' s of Lodges , " and took occasion to refer to the admirable working which he had witnessed in this lodge , and to express his confidence that its good reputation would be sustained by the present VV . M . Bro . G . B . Kennett responded to the toast , and among others which were honoured were , " The Initiate , " Bro . C . Daniels ; "The Installing Officer , " Bro . Lord ; "The
Visitors , " Bro . G . C . Stevens responding ; "Thc Officers , " Bro . Mackley ; " The Past Masters , " Bro . Brittain ; " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Quinton ; "Non-resident Brethren and Visitors from other Provinces , " Bros . Wright , Bond , Stone , and others ; and "The Press , " Bro . 11 . J . Martin responding for the- "Freemason . " Some excellent vocal and instrumental music interluded the speeches , Bro .
Winterbon playing in a masterly manner a fine selection on the pianoforte . GREAT STANMORE . —Abereorn Lodge ( No . 1 . S 42 ) . The second regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Abereorn Hoiel on the 2 nd ult . Bro . R . Ilelsdon , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his oflicers and many of the brethren . Visitor , Bro . C . Cathrow ,
P . P . G . S . B . Suuey . The lodge was opened in solemn prayer at 3 . 40 p . m ., and after the usual regular business was disposed of Bro . E . G . Swatton , having undergone a highly satisfactory examination , was duly passed to the Second Degree , and thc Tracing Brard ably explained by the W . M . The lodge having been rcsumtd to First Degree , the ballot was unanimous in favour of Mr . VV . S .
Marshall , and Mr . T . Peach as candidates for initiation . Bro . C . Long , I . G . 73 , * , was also admitted as a joining member . Mr . Marshall being unavoidably absent , Mr . Peach was duly enlightened and impressed with thc Fir .-t degree . The election for W . M . was then proceeded with , for thc ensuing year , and was unanimous in favour ol Bro . J . W . Garrod , S . W . Bro . Rogers was also
unaninuu-ly elected Treasurer , and Bro . Huddlcton appointed Tyler . The W . M ., Wardens , anti three brethren were then appointed on the Audit Committee to meet June 13 th , at 5 p in . Various other minor matters were then disposed of , and the . sum of £$ -, s . voted annually for a Past Master ' s jewel . Mr . A . E . 1 ' radelle was proposed tor initiation at the next meeting , and after the usual
good v \ ishesthe lodge was adjourned , until the installation meeting in July , and closed with solemn prayer at (> p . m . The customary banquet followed , enlivened by the musical brethren aud assisted hy thc talented Organist , Bro . H . L . Winter , all passing off highly satisfactory . MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1 ; 0 i ) . —The installation meeting cf this lodge was held in
the Masonic Room , Morecarr . bc-strcct , on the ist inst . Although the lodge has only been consecrated within thc last nine months , yet , under the superintendence of its first Worshipful Master , the zealous and indefatigable member of the Cra ' t , Bro . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B ., England , it has during the time considerably extended itself , and already occupies a prominent position amongst thc
Masonic lodges in West Lancashire . There was an unusuall y large number of brethren present , as well as several visitors from Lancaster . Amongst the former "ere Bros . Dr . Moore , Capt . Garnett , J . P ., ( the Worshipful Master elect ); W . Duff , T . Longmire , II . Hart-« T ( Morecambe ) , II . Hartley ( Heysham ) , G . Bingham , ; - Stephenson , H . Bannister , J . Shaw , A . E . Poole , W .
Aspdcn , W . W . Wilde , J . Gott , and amongst the latter heln S Bros . W . J . Ley , P . G . W . ; H . Longman , W . M ., Vf ' - 'OjJ . L - Bradshaw , P . M . ( lotji ); f . G . Dale , ¦; ' (' .-S 53 ); T . Atkinson , W . M . ; F . Dean , P . M ., John Hatch , P . M . ; E . Simpson , P . M . ; E . Cardwell , S . D . ; J . Atkinison , J . Pilkington , J . Th ' stlethwaite , ( 2 S 1 ); W . ^ evvardson , W - - ( Hcskell Lodge ); D . Redwood , ( K-- - "" * . Tidswell , & c . " " - < - w „ r * h :.. <^ Master , aro . Dr .
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Moore , occupied the chair as installing officer , and was supported by his respective officers . The lodge having been opened in the first degree the minutes were read and confirmed , after which ihe lodge was raised to the second and third degrees . The Worshipful Master elect having been previously presented by the Wardens , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , officially
performed by the installing officer , by whom Bro . Capt . Garnett was inducted to the Chair of King Salomon , according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Craft , and afterwards received the homage of the assembled brethren . Thc working tools were presented by Bro . Longman . , The newly elected Master then proceeded to elect his officers for the ensuing year as
follows : —Bros . W . Duff , S . W . ; T . Longmire , J . W . ; H . Hartley , ( Morecambe ) , Treas . ; vV . Stephenson , Sec . ; A . Hartley , ( Heysham ) , S . D . ; W . Longmire , J . D . ; A . K . Stansfeld , I . G . ; and R . Bannister , and E . C . Poole , Stewards , who were inducted into their respective offices by Bro . Moore . The lodge was afterwards closed down to the first degree , when on the motion of the
newlyinstalled Master , seconded by Bro . Duff , a most cordial and hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Dr . Moore for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . The remaining Masonic business was then gone through , at the conclusion of which thc brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and proceeded to the house of Bro . T .
Longmire , fiie West View Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared , which was presided over by Capt . Garnett , the newly-appointed Master , who was supported by Bro . Dr . Moore and other leading brethren of the Craft ; the duties of croupier being ably discharged"by Bro . Duff , the S . W ., who was supported by the Deacons and other members of the lodge . On the conclusion of thc
repast , the chairman gave "The Health of the Queen , " and of " The Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England . " Speaking of the proposal to be brought forward in the Grand Lodge that the Freemasons should have a Masonic thanksgiving in honour of His Royal Highnesss ' s safe return from India , the Chairman said he felt sure that nothing could more meet with the
approval of the Masonic brethren throughout the country than such a proceeding as that , for the Prince of Wales was endeared to them , not only by Masonic ties , but also by the many other good qualities which he had shown . ( Applause . ) Bro . Longman proposed the next toast , " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , Loid Skelmersdale , the M . W . D . G . M ., and other Grand Lodge
and Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , " coupling with the former the name of Bro . Dr . Moore , and with the latter that of Bro . W . J . Sly , each of whom acknowledged the toast . Bro Moore , in a few well-chosen sentences , proposed thc health of the Chairman , and saitl that although some of them had not seen much of him , yet he would be found no mere tyro in Freemasonry . He considered that in their
proceedings to-day honour had been distributed in two places—Bro . Capt . Garrett having conferred honour on the Moivcambc Lodge in accepting the oflice of Master , whilst the Morecambe Lodge had conferred equal honours on Capt . Garnet in installing him as its head . ( Hear , hear . ) He was sure their new Master would make a good and efficient officer , and that the prestige of the office would lose
nothing at his hands . U he toast was received with enthusiasm , and the Chairman was heartily greeted on rising to respond . He Iirst expressed the pleasure he felt at being so kindly received amongst them , and expressed his indebtedness to Bro . Dr . Moore for the position he occupied en the occasion . He had always b .-cri desirous of attaining to the Mastei ' s chair , but owing
to the exigencies of a soldier s life , he had never remained long enough in one place to allow of his accomplishing it , and he was obliged to give up hope of doing so till he should have left the service . It was entirely owing to Bro . Dr . Moore that he occupied the position he did , and so long as he had the honour of being Master of the Movcambe Lodge it would be his pleasure and duty to follow as clearly as he
could in the footsteps of his worthy predecessor 111 the oflice—Bro . Moore . The Chairman then proposed * ' The Health of the Installing Officer , " anil thought the Morecambe Lodge must feel much indebted to Bro . Moore for the interest he had taken in it . Bro . Dr . Moore briefly acknowledged the compliment , and expressed his readiness at all times to give what assistance he could for tlie
advancement of the lodge and its members . Bro . E . Simpson proposed " Thc I lealth of the Wardens , " which was responded to by Bros . Duff and T . Longmire . Bro . Dr . Moore next gave " Success to thc Lancashire Lodges , " which was responded to by Bros . T . Atkinson , W . M . 281 ; II . Longman , VV . M . 1051 ; andG . Dale , J . W . 1353 , with whose names the toast was coupled . "The Healths of the
Treasurer and Secretary" was proposed by Bro . John Hatch , 'and acknowledged by Bro . Stephenson . Bo . Sly proposed " The Assistant Officers , " which was responded to by Bros . H . Hartley and W , Longmire . "The Visitors " followed , and was responded to by Bro . Tidswell . Bro . Moore proposed " The Health of Bro . F . Dean , as an old Past Master , the toast being warmly received , and
was duly acknowledged by Bro . Dean . Bro . Duff proposed '' The Masonic Press , " and alluded to the discretion and prudence exercised by Bro . J . Atkinson in the reports which he furnished of Masonic proceedings , and with whose name the toast was coupled . Bro . J . Atkinson having acknowledged thc compliment , Bro . Dr . Moore p : oposed "The Newly Initiated , " coupling with the
toast thc name of Bro . John Gott , who responded . Other toasts were given and responded to , and the proceedings , which throughout had been cf a very agreeable character , terminated about half-past nine o ' cb ck . The ordinary monthly monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Room , Morccambe-street , on . riday , 2 nd inst ., the chair of K . S . being occupied by the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Capt . Garnett . There was
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only a small number of members present , but severa brethren were present from Lancaster . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the lodge was raised to the Second Degree . Bros . Wilde and Gott having given proof of their proficiency as Fellow Craftsmen , retired , and the lodge having been opened in the Third
Degree , they were subsequently re-admitted and raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . ' s by the W . M ., ' whose working of the ceremonies connected therewith was marked by an exactness and' impressiveness very rarely witnessed in one who has hitherto held only subordinate offices in the Craft . The concluding portion of the ceremony was worked by the I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . England , with his
well-known ability ; the woiking tools being presented by Bro . II . Longman , W . M . 1051 . The lodge was then closed down to the First degree , when Bro . J . C . Bradshaw , P . M . IO-JI , and Bro . F . G . Dale , J . W . 1353 , were proposed as joining members . The usual proclamations were made , and hearty good wishes having been rendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge closed in peace and harmony .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 848 ) . — Tne regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Bradshawgate , Bolton , on Thursday , the ist of June , when there were present Comps . Jos . Horrocks , Z . ; Robt . Harwood , P . Prov . G . Standard Bearer , H . ; Harry Ainsworth , J . ; Thomas Chambers , P . Z . ; James Newton , P . Z . ; Thos . Wilson , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter
having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , thc ballot was taken for a candidate for exaltation , who was unanimously elected . The installation of Principals and investiture of officers then followed , the ceremony being performed by Comp . James Newton , P . Z . The following are the new
officers for thc ensuing year : —Comp . Robert Harwood , Z . ; H . Ainsworth , H . ; R . Glaister , J . ; Thos . Chambers , E . ; II . Greenwood , N . ; Jas . Allen , Prin . Soj . ; J . Har wood , ist Ast . Soj . ; Thos . Milligan , 2 nd Ast . Soj . ; T . Wilson , Treas . ; T . Higson , Janitor . A candidate was proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HINCKLEY . —Knights of Malta Lodge ( No . 30 . —This old time-immemorial Mark Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , May 24 . Present : V . W . Bra . Rev . W . Langley . P . M . 2 i . P . G . C . Prov . D . P . G . M . M . M ., in the chair of Adoniram ; Bros . Clark , S . W . ; Preston , as J . W . ; VV . II . Griffiths , M . O . ; Smith , as S . O . ; Worthington , as J . O . ; G . Toller , I . P . M . of 19 as Deacon ;
Marston , I . G . ; and several other brethren . Two candidates being present , Bros . Blastich and Simpkin were advanced to the degree of Mark Man and Mark Master by the VV . M . The by-laws of the lodge were considered and amended as to thc fees for advancement and annual subscription . Several candidates were proposed , and th e lodge was closed in harmony .
A Masonic Funeral In China.
A MASONIC FUNERAL IN CHINA .
Interments with Masonic honours are by no means infrequent in America ; but as the distinctive features of the Craft never appear at thc grave unless at the request of the deceased , such funerals are very rare in this colony . Mr . E . Estarico , who was formerly proprietor of the Hotel
d'Europe , died on Monday last , and according to his dying wish , he was buried in the Happy Valley Cemetery on the 28 th March , with all the ancient forms and ceremonies of thc Order . Deceased was a member of the Zetland Lodge , and the dispensation having been obtained from the R . W . District Grand Master , T . G . Linstead , by the W . Master of thc above named lodge
( Bro . L . Mallory ) , the lodge was formed in the Masonic Hall , a large number of members being present , including the D . G . Master . The preliminary part of the solemn service having been gone through , the members unrobed aud adjonrned to the Mortuary Chapel , where the lodge was re-formed , and the brethren accompanied thj remains of the deceased to the grave .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northamptonshire And Huntingdonshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND HUNTINGDONSHIRE .
The holding of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of the province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire , at Peterborough , on the 2 nd inst ., afforded an opportunity for laying the foundation stone of the new aisle which is to
be added to thc church of St . Mary iu that city . I he brethren began to assemble at half-past eleven at St . Peter ' s College , and after attiring themselves , proceeded to thc lodge . room and took up the positions assigned to them . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . of St ,
Peter ' s ( Bro . Waller ) , and shortly afterwards his Grace the Duke of Manchester , Provincial Grand Master , and Bro . Butler Wilkins , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , with the other Provincial Grand Officers , arrived , and the business was proceeded with . Bro . R . Howes , 445 ,
Fidelity , was re-elected Treasurer ; Bro . R . H . Griffin , P . G . S . W . 442 , St . Peter ' s ; Bros . j . T . Green , 3 60 , Pomfret , P . G . J . W . ; the Hon . and Rev . J . Courtenay Vernon , 607 , Chicheley , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . S . Westbrook , 373 , Socrates , Prov . G . Assist . Chap . ; ] . M . Stanton , P . M . 360 , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Hawley , Prov ! G . Reg . ; F . G . Buckle
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Toc | crc Walpole for thc ensuing year was admirably per " r mcd in the Assembly-rooms at Norwich , on Thursday fternoon , the ist inst ., by the I . P . M ., Bro . T . Lord , in the 8 csence of a goodly number of P . M . ' s and brethren , who •' ubscquentiy spoke very highly of the working . The rvjl appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . T . J . Vackley S . W . ; F . Mills , J . W . ; D . Mannings , S . D . ; A .
, nullard , J . D . ; J . Harper , I . G . ; P . M . F . B . Quinton , Sec ; 5 | . Carman , Treas . ; I ' . M . G . Brittain , Org . ; P . M . W . u Stevens , D . C . ; Matthews and Payne , Stewards . In die evening thc brethren sat down to a splendid banquet , exceeding ly well served by Mr . Levett , who made most satisfactory arrangements for the comfort , and enjoyment of thc brethren . Thc newly . installed W . M . filled the
chair , and ably fulfilled its duties . He was supported by Bros . A . M . F . Morgan , P . D . P . G . M .: G . B . Kennett . VV . M . 52 ; J- C . Chittock , W . M . 943 ; J . Commins , W . M . n ^ ' ; G . C . Stevens , Sec . 52 ; W . Provart , W . M . 807 ; G . Brittain , P . M . ; Bonfellow , W . M . 100 , Yarmouth ; Bond , I . P . M . 100 ; D . Stone , Lowestoft ; H . Lamb , P . M . 807 ; H . Burgess , 043 ; R . Thorns , P . M . ; R . Oilman , P . M . 93 ;
Hennemeyer , 51 , Colchester ; F . Wright , Colchester ; Chas . Winterbon , Colchester ; 11 . J . Martin , S 07 ; R . Boult , and others . The S . W . and J . W . chairs were occupied by the brothers appointed to those offices-. Letters apologising for non-attendance were received from several brethren hig h in the Craft . A feature in the afterdinner proceedings was the presentation of a handsome
Past Master ' s jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Lord , as a mark of fraternal esteem and a recognition of the efficiency with which he " worked" thc lodge during his term of oflice ; and a similar jewel to P . M . W . 11 . Stevens , in cordial acknowledgment of his twenty years' services to Masonry in various positions , and especially as Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . The presentation in each
case was made in felicitous terms by the W . M ., who announced that a list of the subsciibing brethren was being beautifully illuminated by the well-known local artist , Mr . Gunn , the son of a respected brother Mason . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , that to the memory of the late distinguished brother after whom the lodge is named being drank in solemn silence , Bro . A . M .
V . Morgan proposed " The W . M . ' s of Lodges , " and took occasion to refer to the admirable working which he had witnessed in this lodge , and to express his confidence that its good reputation would be sustained by the present VV . M . Bro . G . B . Kennett responded to the toast , and among others which were honoured were , " The Initiate , " Bro . C . Daniels ; "The Installing Officer , " Bro . Lord ; "The
Visitors , " Bro . G . C . Stevens responding ; "Thc Officers , " Bro . Mackley ; " The Past Masters , " Bro . Brittain ; " The Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Quinton ; "Non-resident Brethren and Visitors from other Provinces , " Bros . Wright , Bond , Stone , and others ; and "The Press , " Bro . 11 . J . Martin responding for the- "Freemason . " Some excellent vocal and instrumental music interluded the speeches , Bro .
Winterbon playing in a masterly manner a fine selection on the pianoforte . GREAT STANMORE . —Abereorn Lodge ( No . 1 . S 42 ) . The second regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Abereorn Hoiel on the 2 nd ult . Bro . R . Ilelsdon , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his oflicers and many of the brethren . Visitor , Bro . C . Cathrow ,
P . P . G . S . B . Suuey . The lodge was opened in solemn prayer at 3 . 40 p . m ., and after the usual regular business was disposed of Bro . E . G . Swatton , having undergone a highly satisfactory examination , was duly passed to the Second Degree , and thc Tracing Brard ably explained by the W . M . The lodge having been rcsumtd to First Degree , the ballot was unanimous in favour of Mr . VV . S .
Marshall , and Mr . T . Peach as candidates for initiation . Bro . C . Long , I . G . 73 , * , was also admitted as a joining member . Mr . Marshall being unavoidably absent , Mr . Peach was duly enlightened and impressed with thc Fir .-t degree . The election for W . M . was then proceeded with , for thc ensuing year , and was unanimous in favour ol Bro . J . W . Garrod , S . W . Bro . Rogers was also
unaninuu-ly elected Treasurer , and Bro . Huddlcton appointed Tyler . The W . M ., Wardens , anti three brethren were then appointed on the Audit Committee to meet June 13 th , at 5 p in . Various other minor matters were then disposed of , and the . sum of £$ -, s . voted annually for a Past Master ' s jewel . Mr . A . E . 1 ' radelle was proposed tor initiation at the next meeting , and after the usual
good v \ ishesthe lodge was adjourned , until the installation meeting in July , and closed with solemn prayer at (> p . m . The customary banquet followed , enlivened by the musical brethren aud assisted hy thc talented Organist , Bro . H . L . Winter , all passing off highly satisfactory . MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1 ; 0 i ) . —The installation meeting cf this lodge was held in
the Masonic Room , Morecarr . bc-strcct , on the ist inst . Although the lodge has only been consecrated within thc last nine months , yet , under the superintendence of its first Worshipful Master , the zealous and indefatigable member of the Cra ' t , Bro . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B ., England , it has during the time considerably extended itself , and already occupies a prominent position amongst thc
Masonic lodges in West Lancashire . There was an unusuall y large number of brethren present , as well as several visitors from Lancaster . Amongst the former "ere Bros . Dr . Moore , Capt . Garnett , J . P ., ( the Worshipful Master elect ); W . Duff , T . Longmire , II . Hart-« T ( Morecambe ) , II . Hartley ( Heysham ) , G . Bingham , ; - Stephenson , H . Bannister , J . Shaw , A . E . Poole , W .
Aspdcn , W . W . Wilde , J . Gott , and amongst the latter heln S Bros . W . J . Ley , P . G . W . ; H . Longman , W . M ., Vf ' - 'OjJ . L - Bradshaw , P . M . ( lotji ); f . G . Dale , ¦; ' (' .-S 53 ); T . Atkinson , W . M . ; F . Dean , P . M ., John Hatch , P . M . ; E . Simpson , P . M . ; E . Cardwell , S . D . ; J . Atkinison , J . Pilkington , J . Th ' stlethwaite , ( 2 S 1 ); W . ^ evvardson , W - - ( Hcskell Lodge ); D . Redwood , ( K-- - "" * . Tidswell , & c . " " - < - w „ r * h :.. <^ Master , aro . Dr .
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Moore , occupied the chair as installing officer , and was supported by his respective officers . The lodge having been opened in the first degree the minutes were read and confirmed , after which ihe lodge was raised to the second and third degrees . The Worshipful Master elect having been previously presented by the Wardens , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , officially
performed by the installing officer , by whom Bro . Capt . Garnett was inducted to the Chair of King Salomon , according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Craft , and afterwards received the homage of the assembled brethren . Thc working tools were presented by Bro . Longman . , The newly elected Master then proceeded to elect his officers for the ensuing year as
follows : —Bros . W . Duff , S . W . ; T . Longmire , J . W . ; H . Hartley , ( Morecambe ) , Treas . ; vV . Stephenson , Sec . ; A . Hartley , ( Heysham ) , S . D . ; W . Longmire , J . D . ; A . K . Stansfeld , I . G . ; and R . Bannister , and E . C . Poole , Stewards , who were inducted into their respective offices by Bro . Moore . The lodge was afterwards closed down to the first degree , when on the motion of the
newlyinstalled Master , seconded by Bro . Duff , a most cordial and hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Dr . Moore for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . The remaining Masonic business was then gone through , at the conclusion of which thc brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and proceeded to the house of Bro . T .
Longmire , fiie West View Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared , which was presided over by Capt . Garnett , the newly-appointed Master , who was supported by Bro . Dr . Moore and other leading brethren of the Craft ; the duties of croupier being ably discharged"by Bro . Duff , the S . W ., who was supported by the Deacons and other members of the lodge . On the conclusion of thc
repast , the chairman gave "The Health of the Queen , " and of " The Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England . " Speaking of the proposal to be brought forward in the Grand Lodge that the Freemasons should have a Masonic thanksgiving in honour of His Royal Highnesss ' s safe return from India , the Chairman said he felt sure that nothing could more meet with the
approval of the Masonic brethren throughout the country than such a proceeding as that , for the Prince of Wales was endeared to them , not only by Masonic ties , but also by the many other good qualities which he had shown . ( Applause . ) Bro . Longman proposed the next toast , " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , Loid Skelmersdale , the M . W . D . G . M ., and other Grand Lodge
and Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , " coupling with the former the name of Bro . Dr . Moore , and with the latter that of Bro . W . J . Sly , each of whom acknowledged the toast . Bro Moore , in a few well-chosen sentences , proposed thc health of the Chairman , and saitl that although some of them had not seen much of him , yet he would be found no mere tyro in Freemasonry . He considered that in their
proceedings to-day honour had been distributed in two places—Bro . Capt . Garrett having conferred honour on the Moivcambc Lodge in accepting the oflice of Master , whilst the Morecambe Lodge had conferred equal honours on Capt . Garnet in installing him as its head . ( Hear , hear . ) He was sure their new Master would make a good and efficient officer , and that the prestige of the office would lose
nothing at his hands . U he toast was received with enthusiasm , and the Chairman was heartily greeted on rising to respond . He Iirst expressed the pleasure he felt at being so kindly received amongst them , and expressed his indebtedness to Bro . Dr . Moore for the position he occupied en the occasion . He had always b .-cri desirous of attaining to the Mastei ' s chair , but owing
to the exigencies of a soldier s life , he had never remained long enough in one place to allow of his accomplishing it , and he was obliged to give up hope of doing so till he should have left the service . It was entirely owing to Bro . Dr . Moore that he occupied the position he did , and so long as he had the honour of being Master of the Movcambe Lodge it would be his pleasure and duty to follow as clearly as he
could in the footsteps of his worthy predecessor 111 the oflice—Bro . Moore . The Chairman then proposed * ' The Health of the Installing Officer , " anil thought the Morecambe Lodge must feel much indebted to Bro . Moore for the interest he had taken in it . Bro . Dr . Moore briefly acknowledged the compliment , and expressed his readiness at all times to give what assistance he could for tlie
advancement of the lodge and its members . Bro . E . Simpson proposed " Thc I lealth of the Wardens , " which was responded to by Bros . Duff and T . Longmire . Bro . Dr . Moore next gave " Success to thc Lancashire Lodges , " which was responded to by Bros . T . Atkinson , W . M . 281 ; II . Longman , VV . M . 1051 ; andG . Dale , J . W . 1353 , with whose names the toast was coupled . "The Healths of the
Treasurer and Secretary" was proposed by Bro . John Hatch , 'and acknowledged by Bro . Stephenson . Bo . Sly proposed " The Assistant Officers , " which was responded to by Bros . H . Hartley and W , Longmire . "The Visitors " followed , and was responded to by Bro . Tidswell . Bro . Moore proposed " The Health of Bro . F . Dean , as an old Past Master , the toast being warmly received , and
was duly acknowledged by Bro . Dean . Bro . Duff proposed '' The Masonic Press , " and alluded to the discretion and prudence exercised by Bro . J . Atkinson in the reports which he furnished of Masonic proceedings , and with whose name the toast was coupled . Bro . J . Atkinson having acknowledged thc compliment , Bro . Dr . Moore p : oposed "The Newly Initiated , " coupling with the
toast thc name of Bro . John Gott , who responded . Other toasts were given and responded to , and the proceedings , which throughout had been cf a very agreeable character , terminated about half-past nine o ' cb ck . The ordinary monthly monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Room , Morccambe-street , on . riday , 2 nd inst ., the chair of K . S . being occupied by the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Capt . Garnett . There was
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
only a small number of members present , but severa brethren were present from Lancaster . The lodge having been opened with solemn prayer , the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the lodge was raised to the Second Degree . Bros . Wilde and Gott having given proof of their proficiency as Fellow Craftsmen , retired , and the lodge having been opened in the Third
Degree , they were subsequently re-admitted and raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . ' s by the W . M ., ' whose working of the ceremonies connected therewith was marked by an exactness and' impressiveness very rarely witnessed in one who has hitherto held only subordinate offices in the Craft . The concluding portion of the ceremony was worked by the I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . England , with his
well-known ability ; the woiking tools being presented by Bro . II . Longman , W . M . 1051 . The lodge was then closed down to the First degree , when Bro . J . C . Bradshaw , P . M . IO-JI , and Bro . F . G . Dale , J . W . 1353 , were proposed as joining members . The usual proclamations were made , and hearty good wishes having been rendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge closed in peace and harmony .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 848 ) . — Tne regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Bradshawgate , Bolton , on Thursday , the ist of June , when there were present Comps . Jos . Horrocks , Z . ; Robt . Harwood , P . Prov . G . Standard Bearer , H . ; Harry Ainsworth , J . ; Thomas Chambers , P . Z . ; James Newton , P . Z . ; Thos . Wilson , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter
having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , thc ballot was taken for a candidate for exaltation , who was unanimously elected . The installation of Principals and investiture of officers then followed , the ceremony being performed by Comp . James Newton , P . Z . The following are the new
officers for thc ensuing year : —Comp . Robert Harwood , Z . ; H . Ainsworth , H . ; R . Glaister , J . ; Thos . Chambers , E . ; II . Greenwood , N . ; Jas . Allen , Prin . Soj . ; J . Har wood , ist Ast . Soj . ; Thos . Milligan , 2 nd Ast . Soj . ; T . Wilson , Treas . ; T . Higson , Janitor . A candidate was proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HINCKLEY . —Knights of Malta Lodge ( No . 30 . —This old time-immemorial Mark Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , May 24 . Present : V . W . Bra . Rev . W . Langley . P . M . 2 i . P . G . C . Prov . D . P . G . M . M . M ., in the chair of Adoniram ; Bros . Clark , S . W . ; Preston , as J . W . ; VV . II . Griffiths , M . O . ; Smith , as S . O . ; Worthington , as J . O . ; G . Toller , I . P . M . of 19 as Deacon ;
Marston , I . G . ; and several other brethren . Two candidates being present , Bros . Blastich and Simpkin were advanced to the degree of Mark Man and Mark Master by the VV . M . The by-laws of the lodge were considered and amended as to thc fees for advancement and annual subscription . Several candidates were proposed , and th e lodge was closed in harmony .
A Masonic Funeral In China.
A MASONIC FUNERAL IN CHINA .
Interments with Masonic honours are by no means infrequent in America ; but as the distinctive features of the Craft never appear at thc grave unless at the request of the deceased , such funerals are very rare in this colony . Mr . E . Estarico , who was formerly proprietor of the Hotel
d'Europe , died on Monday last , and according to his dying wish , he was buried in the Happy Valley Cemetery on the 28 th March , with all the ancient forms and ceremonies of thc Order . Deceased was a member of the Zetland Lodge , and the dispensation having been obtained from the R . W . District Grand Master , T . G . Linstead , by the W . Master of thc above named lodge
( Bro . L . Mallory ) , the lodge was formed in the Masonic Hall , a large number of members being present , including the D . G . Master . The preliminary part of the solemn service having been gone through , the members unrobed aud adjonrned to the Mortuary Chapel , where the lodge was re-formed , and the brethren accompanied thj remains of the deceased to the grave .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northamptonshire And Huntingdonshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND HUNTINGDONSHIRE .
The holding of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of the province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire , at Peterborough , on the 2 nd inst ., afforded an opportunity for laying the foundation stone of the new aisle which is to
be added to thc church of St . Mary iu that city . I he brethren began to assemble at half-past eleven at St . Peter ' s College , and after attiring themselves , proceeded to thc lodge . room and took up the positions assigned to them . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . of St ,
Peter ' s ( Bro . Waller ) , and shortly afterwards his Grace the Duke of Manchester , Provincial Grand Master , and Bro . Butler Wilkins , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , with the other Provincial Grand Officers , arrived , and the business was proceeded with . Bro . R . Howes , 445 ,
Fidelity , was re-elected Treasurer ; Bro . R . H . Griffin , P . G . S . W . 442 , St . Peter ' s ; Bros . j . T . Green , 3 60 , Pomfret , P . G . J . W . ; the Hon . and Rev . J . Courtenay Vernon , 607 , Chicheley , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . S . Westbrook , 373 , Socrates , Prov . G . Assist . Chap . ; ] . M . Stanton , P . M . 360 , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Hawley , Prov ! G . Reg . ; F . G . Buckle