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necessary for its stability was kept up , or otherwise . By unity they became strong , but by division they must fall ; he trusted to see them all united in one bond of brotherhood , aiul then thc result would bc for them a strong and flourishing position among thc lodges of the province . ( Loud cheers . ) They had one of the best Masters it was possible to have . He was equal to any
emergency , and should one arise , he might bc sure of thc support of every Past Master , and he felt as sure of every member of thc lodge . ( e \ pplause . ) The toast of "The Initiate" followed , and Bro . Russell modestly replied . " The Visitors " was eloquently responded to by Bro . Wctherilt , who thanked the lodge most heartily for the conlial reception accorded to him , as a
total stranger that night , but although he was a stranger to them , yet thc name and character of the Pattison Lodge was no stranger to him . His mother lodge was at Constantinople , and he was its I . P . M . ; in fact he had to leave Turkey so hastily that bc coulel not wait to receive his Past Master ' s jewel , which was presented to him at the United Military Lodge , at their last meeting . He could tell them
that at Constantinople they read their Freemason , and every week it was eagerly awaited , and when they met , it used to be a constant question , " Well ! how arc they getting on in Woolwich and Plum stead ? what arc they doing at the " Pattison , " or the "Nelson , " or the "Union Waterloo" ? and when they read in the Freemason of the splendid progress they were making , it gladdened their
hearts for Freemasonry and old England . ( Loud cheers ) . So they might see that the Pattison Lodge and its doings were no strangers to him . ( Cheers . ) He thanked them again for their splendiel hospitality , and assured them of just such a hearty reception , should they ever visit the " Leinstcr , '' No . 166 , I . C , at Cons'antinople . ( Cheers and laughter . ) The toast of " Thc Officers " followed , anel
after Bro . Hayes , S . W ., hail responded in a stirring address , anil Bro . Pryce , who had that night received the collar of D . C . at the hands of the W . M ., had said a few words , the Tyler ' s toast conclueled thc pleasures of the evening . Some excellent glees and part songs were rendered by Bro . Woodford , Edmonds , and Davies during thc evening , adJed much to its perfect enjoyment .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present , amongst others , . Bros . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Past Grand Chaplain , W . M . ; " Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , I . P . M . ; W . Chaplin , S . W . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M , 20 ( I . C ) , as J . W . ; Rev . H . Hayes , Chaplain ; J . A .
Wardell , P . M . 160 and 1000 , P . P . G . D ., Secretary ; A . Lucking , P . M . 160 , P . M . and M . E . Z . 1000 , Prov . G . D . C , D . C . ; G . F . Jones , S . D . ; F . D . Grayson , J . D . ; W . H . Norman , I . G . ; [ . R . Hernmann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . S . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chaplain ; II . Beecher , H . Briggs , E . liirkctt , H . Hassell , R . Barrett . JG . Berry . Visitors : Bros . Rev . — Heaton ,
425 ; Dr . Fisher , J . W . 379 ; F . Calrony . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read anil confirmed , the W . M . in a very able manner raised Bros . O . Bentall and W . Griffin to the Third Degree , and initiated Mr . W . Popplcwell into the mysteries of the Craft . The lodge then proceceled to the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , when thc S . W ., Bro . W . Chaplin , was unanimously
elected ; Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . A . B . Mountain re-electeel Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . G . C , for the admirable manner in which he had governed thc lodge during- his year of office . There being no other business ol importance the lodge was closeel , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . The usual toasts were given , and the brethren separated alter spending an enjoyable evening . COCKERMOUTH ,-Skidelaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —This lodge celebrated the festival of St . John on New Year ' s Day , in their new lodge room , Station-street , when the W . M . elect was installed . Thc following members were present : —Bros . I . Evening , S . W . W . F . Lamonby ,
P . M . ami Sec ., P . G . Reg ., ( Freemason ) ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org ., P . G . Org . : Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain ; T . Bird , S . D . ; G . Brash , J . D . ; C . Gibson , I . G . ; W . McQuha : and H . Dent , Stewards ; W . Shilton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; James Black , W . M . elect ; W . Martin , J . W 1660 ; Captain F . R . Sewtll , T . C . Robinson , J . 1 lallovvay , Richard Harrison , John Pearson ,
H . Peacock , R . Bailey , and John Towers . The visiting brethren were : —Bros . J . A . Salkelel , 9 C 2 , Workington ; J . W . Young , P . M . anil Sec . 1400 , P . G . Purst . ; John Hartley , 1400 ; Thomas Wigham , 1400 ; Henry Irving , Sec 9 62 ; Thomas Mandle , P . M . 371 ; W . Lamonby , W . M . elect 1073 , P . P . G . T . ; John Mclinore , 371 ; T . Weatherston , 371 ; A . Taylor , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . S . B . ; James
Quay , 1400 and 371 ; Joseph Pearson , P . M . 327 , and J . Blackburn , 9 O 2 . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . Taylor , Bro . Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., opened the lodge , after which thc minutes of previous orelinary and energency mcctings were read and confirmed . Bro . W . H . Lewthwaitc , P . M . P . G . Org ., then assumed the Presiding Officer ' s position as Instilling Master , when Bro . James Black ,
W . M . elect , was presented . For eleven years consecutively the W . M . 's of Skieklavv Lodge have been installed by Bro . Crowtlier Mortem , P . M . 872 , 1002 , 1267 , W . M . 1 G 60 , P . P . G . S . W ., but some months since Bro . Moiton intimated his wish to retire from the duty in favour of a younger brother , and it was arranged that Bro . R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer , P . P . G . S . D ., should
perform the ceremony of installation . The sudden illness , however , of Bro . Robinson precluded the possibility of his being present , and Bro . Lewthwaite undertook the work at very short notice , and fulfilled it admirably . After the lodge had been opened in the Third Degree a Board of installed Masters was formed , and worked in full , and officered as follows : —Bro . Lewthwaite W . M . ; Bro . W . Shilton , S . W . : Bro . W . F . Lamonby ,
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J . W . ; Bro . A . Taylor , I . G . The board having been closeel , the newly installed W . M ., was saluted anel prcc ' nimed in the three degrees , this latter part ot the ceremony , as also thc presentation and explanation of the working tools , investment of officers , and addresses to thc W . 1 L , Wardens , and brethren , being executed by Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . The following ij a list of the
new officers : —Bros . Captain Sewell , S . W . ; Tom Bird , J . W . ; T . C . Robinson , Secretary ; Lewthwaite , organist ; C . Gibson , S . D . ; W . McGuihce , J . D . ; IT . Peacock , I . G . The Treasurer , Chaplain , Stewards , ami Tyler will be invested next lodge night . Before the lodge was closed Bro . Lewthwaite moved , Bro . Lamonby seconded , and a hearty vote of thanks was directed to be forvvareled to Bro .
T . McMcchan , P . M . 327 , Wigton , for his handsome present to the Skiddaw Lodge of a portrait of Bro . J . Lemon , P . M . and P . Z ., 327 , P . G . Treasurer . Bro Lamonby also moved , the W . M . seconded , anel it was unanimously agreed to vote the sum of £$ 5 s . towards completing an additional loelge vote for the Boys' School , the first half of which was granted , in accordance with
custom , out of the church collection at the Provincial Grand Festival , held under the banner of the Skiddaw Lodge in September last . Thies being thc whole of the business , and hearty good wishes having been tendered personally anel by telegram from Lodges 327 , 371 , 9 , 62 , 1073 , 1267 , 1400 , 1532 , and 1660 , the lodge was closed in form . Thc brethren then adjourned to thc
Station Hotel , where a first-class banquet was provided by Bro . Peacock and Mrs . Peacock , the service of which , also , was unexceptionable . Bro . Black , the newly installed W . M ., " presided , and Bro . Captain Sewell , S . W ., was vice-chairman . Grace before anil after meat was said by Bro . Rev E . M . Rice , M . A . Thc W . M . having proposed " The Queen , the Patroness of Masonry , " followed by
' The Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royil Family , " Bro . Bolton gave " The Army , anil Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " which he coupled with the name of Bro . Captain Sewell , who maele a very suitable reply . Bro . Halloway next gave " Thc Bishop and Clergy of thc
Diocese , " which was responded toby Bro . Rev E . M . Rice , M . A ., in one of his happiest efforts . The Masonic part of the toast list was then proceeded with , . trel Bro . W . F . Lamonby proposed " The M . W . Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . '' In these troublous times , when Masonrv was uneler the ban of excommunication of a
Sovereign Pontiff , and when even in our midst a certain section of the Craft had thought fit to eliminate from its Constitutions the fundamental principles of belief in a Supreme Being , thc Masonic brethren of England ought to rest doubly assured , when they had at their head thc heir to the throne , with two of the Prince of Wales ' s brothers , also holding high office in the Grand Lodge . Under so
happy a reign they might never fear they would drift into that vortex in which the French Grand Orient had plunged itself , whilst , also , they could always afford to treat with contempt the harmless anathemas of the Papacy . Bro . J . W . Young , P . M . 1400 , next proposed "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , Lonl Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the
rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., followed with "The Health of the Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . of Cumberland and Westmoreland . " Bro Bailey gave "Colonel Whitvvell , M . P ., R . W . Deputy Provvincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial Officers , Present and Past , " coupled vvitli thc names of Bros . W . F . Lamonby , Lewthwaite , Young , and Taylor , all of
whom acknowledged the compliment . Bro . W . F . Lamonby then proposeel what he styled thc toast of the evening , "The Newly-installed W . M . of Skiddaw Lodge , " and , in eloing so , congratulated Bro . Black in attaining thc exalted position he had that day . He ( Bro . Lamonby ) had known Bio . Black ever since he came to Cockcrmouth , had closely watched his coneluct , both as a public man
anel a Mason , anel was perfectly satisfied he would perform his duties in thc chair , and retire from office with thc goodwill and applause of his brethren . He ( Bro . Lamonby ) was convinced Bro . Black ' s sympathies and endeavours were in the important work he had undertaken , and thc best proof of this was thc fact of their new W . M . having signified his intention to confer the degree of F . C .
on the four brothers who were waiting to bc passed , on next lodge night . Bro . Black , in reply , assured the brethren of Skiddaw Lodge that no effort should bc wanting on his part to insure the efficiency of the work during his year of office . He had hael some experience in having twice served as Secretary , anil then as Warden , and , besides , he had that day appointed a staff of officers whom
he had every confidence would give him their united and zealous support . He proposed " The Health of the Newly-investcel Officers . " Bro . Captain Sewell , S . W ., as senior officer , first replied , and referred to a remark of Bro . Laraonby ' s when investing him that elay , which was to thc effect that , with one exception , he was the oldest Mason in Skiddaw Lodge , anel that he was the soil of a
worthy brother , who , years ago , in conjunction with two or three others , by their indcfatigabilily preserved from oblivion , and propped up , what was now one of the most flourishing lodges in the province of Cumberland and Westmoreland . iHc alluded to his mother lodge , Perseverance , No . 371 , and it had struck him that he ought not to relax any endeavour to
merit thc compliments which Bro . Black hail conferred upon him by appointing him S . W . He shoulel freely promise Bro . Black a regular attendance , and further hoped to sec those desirable little notices at the foot of their circular , relating to lodges of instruction ,
very frequently . Bro . T . Bird , J . W . ; T . C . Robinson , Sec . ; C . Gibson , S . D . ; W . M'Qulne , J . D . ; anil H . Peacock , I . G ., also returned thanks . Bro . Bailey gave " The Retiring Officers , " which he associated with the names of Bros . Evening , S . W ., anel Lamonby , Sec , the latter of whom congratulated Bro . Black , on succeeding
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to office with a balance of nearly £ 40 on the right siele , although the lodge had incurred consielerablc expense in thc removal of their furniture from the old to thc new lodge room , and in thc purchase of new fittings . A considerable amount of their proceeds during the year had arisen from arrears , and he threw out a hint to Bro . Robinson , thc new Secretary , to keep a sharp eye on
members 111 that respect . The W . M ., in complimentary terms , proposeel " The Installing Masters , " both of whom were about the first acquaintances he made some ten years ago , when he settled down in CocVermouth Bros . Lewthwaite and Lamonby having replied , Bro . Lewthwaite proposed that they drink thc health of Bro . R . Robinson , who would have taken his place that
elay , but that sickness interferred . Bro . Robinson ' s health was drank most cordially , and with the warmest wishes for his speedy recovery . Bro . Lamonby gave " The Visiting Brethren , " coupled with Bros . Mandlcs , Lodge 371 ; Pearson , 327 ; Salkeld , 9 62 ; W . Lamonby , 1073 ; and Martin , 1660 , each of whom responded . Bro . Bolton , in complimentary and fitting terms , proposed "The Health
of Bro . Cent , " the architect of thc new lodge- premises , who made a suitable reply . Bro . W . F . Lamonby next gave " Thc Masonic Charities , " and referred to the excellent system recently adopted by the brethren of Sun and Sector Lodge , No . 9 62 , Workington , for the creation of votes in the three Institutions . That system consisted in as many members who liked subscribing the moderate
sum of 2 s . per month , and so soon as five guineas -was raised a ballot was taken , and the member who drew the lucky number was entitled to a life-vote in whichever of the institutions he chose . Some members , also , were giving up their chances to their wives and eldest sons , which , ail would know , was a elecided numerical advantage . He hoped so admirable a scheme would be set on
foot by the brethren of Skiddaw Lodge , and was sure Bro . Irving , the Secretary of No . 9 62 , whose name he associated with thc toast , would bc most happy to give more detailed particulars of thc way in which the concern was worked . Bro . Irving having replied , several members of Skiddaw Lodge expressed their intention to join the " lottery " instantcr , one , wc are happy to say , being an Entered Apprentice . The W . M . having given "To all
poor anil distressed Masons , " the toast list was exhausted , and the happy party broke up by singing"Auld Lang Sync . " Bro . Lewthwaite , P . G . Org . had charge of thc musical arrangements , which included , " Oh , who would not a Mason be . '" " Three cheers , Brothers all ; " and " Brothers , all , of every Nation , " harmonised as glees , from Bro . Dr . Philpots' collection ; as also other part songs and glees , with songs by Bros . Brash , Weatherston , and Lamonby .
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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . William Roebuck in the chair . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Hyde Pullen , Don . M . Dewar , Freel Aellard , S . Rosenthal , Henry Cox , W . F . C . Moutrie , R . B . Webster
A . Durrant , Jesse Turner , John Boyd , C . G . Rushworth , J . G . Chancellor , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , C . F . Matier , Henry Norman , Charles Horsley , Geo . J . Palmer , Dr . Jabez Hogg , and F . Binckes , Secretary . Bro . Binckes informed the Committee that His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , Senior Grand Wartlen , had graciously consented to take the chair at the next festival of this Institution , but the elay , in June : or July , anil the place for the
festival would have to be fixed by his Royal Highness . He ( Bro . Binckes ) had a letter from Sir Howard Elphinstone , in which he stateel that the Duke of Connaught would have great pleasure in presiding at the festival . The brethren then proceeded with the petitions of which there were 21 on the list . Of these two were deferred . An outfit of £ 5 was grantcel to an ex-pupil of the Inslitution .
The list of candidates for next election in April was then settled . There were 46 unsuccessful candidates at the October election . Of these , one was taken off on account of his age , leaving 45 . Twelve had been placed on the list since October , anel 19 had just been accepted , which would make 77 . The two which had been deferred would make 79 . There were , therefore , a certain 77
, and a possible 79 . There would be ten vacancies , but Bro . Binckes said the buildings were in a forward state , and he thought 20 more boys might be taken on , making 30 to be clcctcel at the Quarterly Court in April . Thc necessary declaration of the number of candidates and vacancies was then maele . The House Committee was thereafter authorised to
expend £ 1500 on fencing , asphalting , and draining the new playground , which is 250 feet by 200 feet , thc old playground having been taken up for the new buildings which enlarge the school . Bro . Roebuck said thc new playground would be a magnificent one . Bro . Charles Horsley , without elesiring to make a motion
on the subject , threw it out as a matter for the consideration of the brethren whether some rule should not bc laid down , that the fathers of candidates for the school should have subscribed to its funds . B y far thc greater number had never subscribeel anything . Several brethren opposed any such suggestion , on the ground that to lay elown such a rule woulel be to make the
school a benefit society , winch was not at all elesirable . Bro . Binckes said this was not at all a new idea . It had been mooted before , and was opposed on the same footing as now , and was immediately dismissed . Bro . Horsley said he diel not intend to make a motion on the point , but he mentioned it merely as a suggestion . The Committee passed a vote of thanks to the Chairman , and then separated ;
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necessary for its stability was kept up , or otherwise . By unity they became strong , but by division they must fall ; he trusted to see them all united in one bond of brotherhood , aiul then thc result would bc for them a strong and flourishing position among thc lodges of the province . ( Loud cheers . ) They had one of the best Masters it was possible to have . He was equal to any
emergency , and should one arise , he might bc sure of thc support of every Past Master , and he felt as sure of every member of thc lodge . ( e \ pplause . ) The toast of "The Initiate" followed , and Bro . Russell modestly replied . " The Visitors " was eloquently responded to by Bro . Wctherilt , who thanked the lodge most heartily for the conlial reception accorded to him , as a
total stranger that night , but although he was a stranger to them , yet thc name and character of the Pattison Lodge was no stranger to him . His mother lodge was at Constantinople , and he was its I . P . M . ; in fact he had to leave Turkey so hastily that bc coulel not wait to receive his Past Master ' s jewel , which was presented to him at the United Military Lodge , at their last meeting . He could tell them
that at Constantinople they read their Freemason , and every week it was eagerly awaited , and when they met , it used to be a constant question , " Well ! how arc they getting on in Woolwich and Plum stead ? what arc they doing at the " Pattison , " or the "Nelson , " or the "Union Waterloo" ? and when they read in the Freemason of the splendid progress they were making , it gladdened their
hearts for Freemasonry and old England . ( Loud cheers ) . So they might see that the Pattison Lodge and its doings were no strangers to him . ( Cheers . ) He thanked them again for their splendiel hospitality , and assured them of just such a hearty reception , should they ever visit the " Leinstcr , '' No . 166 , I . C , at Cons'antinople . ( Cheers and laughter . ) The toast of " Thc Officers " followed , anel
after Bro . Hayes , S . W ., hail responded in a stirring address , anil Bro . Pryce , who had that night received the collar of D . C . at the hands of the W . M ., had said a few words , the Tyler ' s toast conclueled thc pleasures of the evening . Some excellent glees and part songs were rendered by Bro . Woodford , Edmonds , and Davies during thc evening , adJed much to its perfect enjoyment .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present , amongst others , . Bros . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Past Grand Chaplain , W . M . ; " Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 379 , I . P . M . ; W . Chaplin , S . W . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M , 20 ( I . C ) , as J . W . ; Rev . H . Hayes , Chaplain ; J . A .
Wardell , P . M . 160 and 1000 , P . P . G . D ., Secretary ; A . Lucking , P . M . 160 , P . M . and M . E . Z . 1000 , Prov . G . D . C , D . C . ; G . F . Jones , S . D . ; F . D . Grayson , J . D . ; W . H . Norman , I . G . ; [ . R . Hernmann , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . S . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chaplain ; II . Beecher , H . Briggs , E . liirkctt , H . Hassell , R . Barrett . JG . Berry . Visitors : Bros . Rev . — Heaton ,
425 ; Dr . Fisher , J . W . 379 ; F . Calrony . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read anil confirmed , the W . M . in a very able manner raised Bros . O . Bentall and W . Griffin to the Third Degree , and initiated Mr . W . Popplcwell into the mysteries of the Craft . The lodge then proceceled to the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , when thc S . W ., Bro . W . Chaplin , was unanimously
elected ; Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . A . B . Mountain re-electeel Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . G . C , for the admirable manner in which he had governed thc lodge during- his year of office . There being no other business ol importance the lodge was closeel , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . The usual toasts were given , and the brethren separated alter spending an enjoyable evening . COCKERMOUTH ,-Skidelaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —This lodge celebrated the festival of St . John on New Year ' s Day , in their new lodge room , Station-street , when the W . M . elect was installed . Thc following members were present : —Bros . I . Evening , S . W . W . F . Lamonby ,
P . M . ami Sec ., P . G . Reg ., ( Freemason ) ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org ., P . G . Org . : Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., P . M . and Chaplain ; T . Bird , S . D . ; G . Brash , J . D . ; C . Gibson , I . G . ; W . McQuha : and H . Dent , Stewards ; W . Shilton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; James Black , W . M . elect ; W . Martin , J . W 1660 ; Captain F . R . Sewtll , T . C . Robinson , J . 1 lallovvay , Richard Harrison , John Pearson ,
H . Peacock , R . Bailey , and John Towers . The visiting brethren were : —Bros . J . A . Salkelel , 9 C 2 , Workington ; J . W . Young , P . M . anil Sec . 1400 , P . G . Purst . ; John Hartley , 1400 ; Thomas Wigham , 1400 ; Henry Irving , Sec 9 62 ; Thomas Mandle , P . M . 371 ; W . Lamonby , W . M . elect 1073 , P . P . G . T . ; John Mclinore , 371 ; T . Weatherston , 371 ; A . Taylor , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . S . B . ; James
Quay , 1400 and 371 ; Joseph Pearson , P . M . 327 , and J . Blackburn , 9 O 2 . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . Taylor , Bro . Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., opened the lodge , after which thc minutes of previous orelinary and energency mcctings were read and confirmed . Bro . W . H . Lewthwaitc , P . M . P . G . Org ., then assumed the Presiding Officer ' s position as Instilling Master , when Bro . James Black ,
W . M . elect , was presented . For eleven years consecutively the W . M . 's of Skieklavv Lodge have been installed by Bro . Crowtlier Mortem , P . M . 872 , 1002 , 1267 , W . M . 1 G 60 , P . P . G . S . W ., but some months since Bro . Moiton intimated his wish to retire from the duty in favour of a younger brother , and it was arranged that Bro . R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer , P . P . G . S . D ., should
perform the ceremony of installation . The sudden illness , however , of Bro . Robinson precluded the possibility of his being present , and Bro . Lewthwaite undertook the work at very short notice , and fulfilled it admirably . After the lodge had been opened in the Third Degree a Board of installed Masters was formed , and worked in full , and officered as follows : —Bro . Lewthwaite W . M . ; Bro . W . Shilton , S . W . : Bro . W . F . Lamonby ,
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J . W . ; Bro . A . Taylor , I . G . The board having been closeel , the newly installed W . M ., was saluted anel prcc ' nimed in the three degrees , this latter part ot the ceremony , as also thc presentation and explanation of the working tools , investment of officers , and addresses to thc W . 1 L , Wardens , and brethren , being executed by Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M . The following ij a list of the
new officers : —Bros . Captain Sewell , S . W . ; Tom Bird , J . W . ; T . C . Robinson , Secretary ; Lewthwaite , organist ; C . Gibson , S . D . ; W . McGuihce , J . D . ; IT . Peacock , I . G . The Treasurer , Chaplain , Stewards , ami Tyler will be invested next lodge night . Before the lodge was closed Bro . Lewthwaite moved , Bro . Lamonby seconded , and a hearty vote of thanks was directed to be forvvareled to Bro .
T . McMcchan , P . M . 327 , Wigton , for his handsome present to the Skiddaw Lodge of a portrait of Bro . J . Lemon , P . M . and P . Z ., 327 , P . G . Treasurer . Bro Lamonby also moved , the W . M . seconded , anel it was unanimously agreed to vote the sum of £$ 5 s . towards completing an additional loelge vote for the Boys' School , the first half of which was granted , in accordance with
custom , out of the church collection at the Provincial Grand Festival , held under the banner of the Skiddaw Lodge in September last . Thies being thc whole of the business , and hearty good wishes having been tendered personally anel by telegram from Lodges 327 , 371 , 9 , 62 , 1073 , 1267 , 1400 , 1532 , and 1660 , the lodge was closed in form . Thc brethren then adjourned to thc
Station Hotel , where a first-class banquet was provided by Bro . Peacock and Mrs . Peacock , the service of which , also , was unexceptionable . Bro . Black , the newly installed W . M ., " presided , and Bro . Captain Sewell , S . W ., was vice-chairman . Grace before anil after meat was said by Bro . Rev E . M . Rice , M . A . Thc W . M . having proposed " The Queen , the Patroness of Masonry , " followed by
' The Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royil Family , " Bro . Bolton gave " The Army , anil Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " which he coupled with the name of Bro . Captain Sewell , who maele a very suitable reply . Bro . Halloway next gave " Thc Bishop and Clergy of thc
Diocese , " which was responded toby Bro . Rev E . M . Rice , M . A ., in one of his happiest efforts . The Masonic part of the toast list was then proceeded with , . trel Bro . W . F . Lamonby proposed " The M . W . Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . '' In these troublous times , when Masonrv was uneler the ban of excommunication of a
Sovereign Pontiff , and when even in our midst a certain section of the Craft had thought fit to eliminate from its Constitutions the fundamental principles of belief in a Supreme Being , thc Masonic brethren of England ought to rest doubly assured , when they had at their head thc heir to the throne , with two of the Prince of Wales ' s brothers , also holding high office in the Grand Lodge . Under so
happy a reign they might never fear they would drift into that vortex in which the French Grand Orient had plunged itself , whilst , also , they could always afford to treat with contempt the harmless anathemas of the Papacy . Bro . J . W . Young , P . M . 1400 , next proposed "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , Lonl Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the
rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., followed with "The Health of the Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . of Cumberland and Westmoreland . " Bro Bailey gave "Colonel Whitvvell , M . P ., R . W . Deputy Provvincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial Officers , Present and Past , " coupled vvitli thc names of Bros . W . F . Lamonby , Lewthwaite , Young , and Taylor , all of
whom acknowledged the compliment . Bro . W . F . Lamonby then proposeel what he styled thc toast of the evening , "The Newly-installed W . M . of Skiddaw Lodge , " and , in eloing so , congratulated Bro . Black in attaining thc exalted position he had that day . He ( Bro . Lamonby ) had known Bio . Black ever since he came to Cockcrmouth , had closely watched his coneluct , both as a public man
anel a Mason , anel was perfectly satisfied he would perform his duties in thc chair , and retire from office with thc goodwill and applause of his brethren . He ( Bro . Lamonby ) was convinced Bro . Black ' s sympathies and endeavours were in the important work he had undertaken , and thc best proof of this was thc fact of their new W . M . having signified his intention to confer the degree of F . C .
on the four brothers who were waiting to bc passed , on next lodge night . Bro . Black , in reply , assured the brethren of Skiddaw Lodge that no effort should bc wanting on his part to insure the efficiency of the work during his year of office . He had hael some experience in having twice served as Secretary , anil then as Warden , and , besides , he had that day appointed a staff of officers whom
he had every confidence would give him their united and zealous support . He proposed " The Health of the Newly-investcel Officers . " Bro . Captain Sewell , S . W ., as senior officer , first replied , and referred to a remark of Bro . Laraonby ' s when investing him that elay , which was to thc effect that , with one exception , he was the oldest Mason in Skiddaw Lodge , anel that he was the soil of a
worthy brother , who , years ago , in conjunction with two or three others , by their indcfatigabilily preserved from oblivion , and propped up , what was now one of the most flourishing lodges in the province of Cumberland and Westmoreland . iHc alluded to his mother lodge , Perseverance , No . 371 , and it had struck him that he ought not to relax any endeavour to
merit thc compliments which Bro . Black hail conferred upon him by appointing him S . W . He shoulel freely promise Bro . Black a regular attendance , and further hoped to sec those desirable little notices at the foot of their circular , relating to lodges of instruction ,
very frequently . Bro . T . Bird , J . W . ; T . C . Robinson , Sec . ; C . Gibson , S . D . ; W . M'Qulne , J . D . ; anil H . Peacock , I . G ., also returned thanks . Bro . Bailey gave " The Retiring Officers , " which he associated with the names of Bros . Evening , S . W ., anel Lamonby , Sec , the latter of whom congratulated Bro . Black , on succeeding
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to office with a balance of nearly £ 40 on the right siele , although the lodge had incurred consielerablc expense in thc removal of their furniture from the old to thc new lodge room , and in thc purchase of new fittings . A considerable amount of their proceeds during the year had arisen from arrears , and he threw out a hint to Bro . Robinson , thc new Secretary , to keep a sharp eye on
members 111 that respect . The W . M ., in complimentary terms , proposeel " The Installing Masters , " both of whom were about the first acquaintances he made some ten years ago , when he settled down in CocVermouth Bros . Lewthwaite and Lamonby having replied , Bro . Lewthwaite proposed that they drink thc health of Bro . R . Robinson , who would have taken his place that
elay , but that sickness interferred . Bro . Robinson ' s health was drank most cordially , and with the warmest wishes for his speedy recovery . Bro . Lamonby gave " The Visiting Brethren , " coupled with Bros . Mandlcs , Lodge 371 ; Pearson , 327 ; Salkeld , 9 62 ; W . Lamonby , 1073 ; and Martin , 1660 , each of whom responded . Bro . Bolton , in complimentary and fitting terms , proposed "The Health
of Bro . Cent , " the architect of thc new lodge- premises , who made a suitable reply . Bro . W . F . Lamonby next gave " Thc Masonic Charities , " and referred to the excellent system recently adopted by the brethren of Sun and Sector Lodge , No . 9 62 , Workington , for the creation of votes in the three Institutions . That system consisted in as many members who liked subscribing the moderate
sum of 2 s . per month , and so soon as five guineas -was raised a ballot was taken , and the member who drew the lucky number was entitled to a life-vote in whichever of the institutions he chose . Some members , also , were giving up their chances to their wives and eldest sons , which , ail would know , was a elecided numerical advantage . He hoped so admirable a scheme would be set on
foot by the brethren of Skiddaw Lodge , and was sure Bro . Irving , the Secretary of No . 9 62 , whose name he associated with thc toast , would bc most happy to give more detailed particulars of thc way in which the concern was worked . Bro . Irving having replied , several members of Skiddaw Lodge expressed their intention to join the " lottery " instantcr , one , wc are happy to say , being an Entered Apprentice . The W . M . having given "To all
poor anil distressed Masons , " the toast list was exhausted , and the happy party broke up by singing"Auld Lang Sync . " Bro . Lewthwaite , P . G . Org . had charge of thc musical arrangements , which included , " Oh , who would not a Mason be . '" " Three cheers , Brothers all ; " and " Brothers , all , of every Nation , " harmonised as glees , from Bro . Dr . Philpots' collection ; as also other part songs and glees , with songs by Bros . Brash , Weatherston , and Lamonby .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . William Roebuck in the chair . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Hyde Pullen , Don . M . Dewar , Freel Aellard , S . Rosenthal , Henry Cox , W . F . C . Moutrie , R . B . Webster
A . Durrant , Jesse Turner , John Boyd , C . G . Rushworth , J . G . Chancellor , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , C . F . Matier , Henry Norman , Charles Horsley , Geo . J . Palmer , Dr . Jabez Hogg , and F . Binckes , Secretary . Bro . Binckes informed the Committee that His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , Senior Grand Wartlen , had graciously consented to take the chair at the next festival of this Institution , but the elay , in June : or July , anil the place for the
festival would have to be fixed by his Royal Highness . He ( Bro . Binckes ) had a letter from Sir Howard Elphinstone , in which he stateel that the Duke of Connaught would have great pleasure in presiding at the festival . The brethren then proceeded with the petitions of which there were 21 on the list . Of these two were deferred . An outfit of £ 5 was grantcel to an ex-pupil of the Inslitution .
The list of candidates for next election in April was then settled . There were 46 unsuccessful candidates at the October election . Of these , one was taken off on account of his age , leaving 45 . Twelve had been placed on the list since October , anel 19 had just been accepted , which would make 77 . The two which had been deferred would make 79 . There were , therefore , a certain 77
, and a possible 79 . There would be ten vacancies , but Bro . Binckes said the buildings were in a forward state , and he thought 20 more boys might be taken on , making 30 to be clcctcel at the Quarterly Court in April . Thc necessary declaration of the number of candidates and vacancies was then maele . The House Committee was thereafter authorised to
expend £ 1500 on fencing , asphalting , and draining the new playground , which is 250 feet by 200 feet , thc old playground having been taken up for the new buildings which enlarge the school . Bro . Roebuck said thc new playground would be a magnificent one . Bro . Charles Horsley , without elesiring to make a motion
on the subject , threw it out as a matter for the consideration of the brethren whether some rule should not bc laid down , that the fathers of candidates for the school should have subscribed to its funds . B y far thc greater number had never subscribeel anything . Several brethren opposed any such suggestion , on the ground that to lay elown such a rule woulel be to make the
school a benefit society , winch was not at all elesirable . Bro . Binckes said this was not at all a new idea . It had been mooted before , and was opposed on the same footing as now , and was immediately dismissed . Bro . Horsley said he diel not intend to make a motion on the point , but he mentioned it merely as a suggestion . The Committee passed a vote of thanks to the Chairman , and then separated ;