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Annual Dinner Of The Duke Of Connaught Lodge Of Instruction.
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
The annual dinner of the members and friends of this , which is fast becoming one of the best lodges of instruction in Hackney , was celebrated on Wednesday evening , at Bro . G . Ferraris , thc Havclock Tavern , Albion Road .
u , ro . Shackleton , P . G . P . Middlesex , the present W . M . of tnc parent lodge , presided , and was supported by Bros . Woolly , as S . W . ( of the Wanderers' Lodge ) ; Francis , T \ V . ; Brasted . S . D . ; Dignam , J . D . ; Lorkin , I . G . ; Preceptor Fieldwick ; Ernest Dietwich , Sec . ; Geo . Ferrar , and number of brethren
Treas- ; a . The lodge having been duly opened in the First Degree , an d the sections worked , the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where full justice was tlone to the excellent repast set before them .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST LANCASHIRE .
The greatest gathering of Freemasons connected with the Western Division of Lancashire , which has ever been witnessed was held at Southport on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., where and when the annual Provincial Grand Lodge was held . The weather was most delightful , and the whole
of the day ' s proceedings passed off without the slightest unp leasantness . The Liverpool contingent , numbering between 300 and 400 brethren , started from the Exchange Station about half-past 10 o ' clock by special train , while the ordinary trains brought their contribution to the great and striking assembly from every corner of this Masonic division .
The brethren first assembled at the Town Hall for the pu « pose of robing , and then proceeded to the Cambridge Hall , where the business of the day was to be transacted . Even before thc entrance of the members of Grand Lodge the whole floor of thc large hall was well filled by the Craft , and many had to seek places in the galleries , it being calculated that there were even then from 700 to
Soo brethren present . The total attendance could not have been much fewer than 1000 . The Craft Lodge was opened shortly after twelve o ' clock , Bro . Spcncley , W . M . 32 , occuping the W . M . ' s chair , assisted by the following other officers -. —Bros . John Vaughan , W . M . 32 ( Prescot ) , P . M . ; Cotton , W . M , 113 , S . W . ; Captain Berry , W . M . 155 , J . W . ; and Davies , W . M . 216 , I . G .
The lodge having been duly opened in the various degrees , the Provincial Grand Lodge was announced , and Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , Dept . G . M ., and the R . W . P . G . M ., was saluted with the usual honours . His lordship having taken the chair , the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the business was at once proceeded with , Bro . Homer occupying the chair of the P . G . S . W .,
and Bro . Sharp that of the P . G . J . W . Amongst those present , besides the R . W . P . G . M ., were Bros . W . Horner , P . G . S . W ., W . Sharp , P . G . J . W ., the Rev . H . Bethcll Jones , M . A ., P . G . C ; G , D . Pochin , P . G . R . ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; E . W . Harding . P . G . S . D . ; | . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; P . Macmuldrow , P . G . P . ; W . S . Vines , P . G . S . ; H . Jackson , P . G . S . ; B . B . Marson , P . G . S . ; J .
McKune , P . G . S . ; T . W . Serjeant , P . G . S . ; Dr . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . England ; E . Pierpoint , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Doyle , P . P . G . J . D . ; V . B . Fishwick , P . P . G . J . D ., E . L . ; C . E . N . Beswick-Royds , P . G . S . W . ; W . Rigby , P . G . P ., Cheshire , R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D . ; G . Cornfield , P . P . G . S . B ; Councillor S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C ; 1 . Bowes , P . P . G . J . W . Cum . and West ; W . Laidlaw ,
P . P . G . S . of W . ; R . C . Mellor , I ' . P . G . J . D . ; W . Bovvdcn , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Turner , P . G . Treas . ; T . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas . ; C . J . Smith , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . W . Turley , P . P . G . J . D . ; j . Pemberton , P . G . S . of W . ; J . C . Gillman , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Lambert , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . C . D . Deeley , P . P . G . J . W . ; li . Bucterworth , P . P . G . P , ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; the Bev . Goggin , P . P . G . C ; J . Pickering , P . P . G . J . D . ; J .
Baxcnilale , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Colonel V . Birchall , P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . J . W . ; H . W . Johnston , P . G . S ., J . W . ; J . Fowler , P . P . G . A . D . C , W . Leather , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . P . Cheshire ; I . F . Roberts , P . G . A . D . C . ; R . Pearson , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., EX . ; J . Barker , " P . P . G . Treas ., EX . ; G . Rennington , P . P . G . J . W . ; P . Ball , P . G . Tyler .
There were also present a very numerous 'assemblage of W . Masters , Past Masters , Officers , and brethren representing the various lodges in the province . After the P . G . lodge had been opened , the roll of lodges ol thc province was read by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , when it appeared that the whole of the 77 lodges in this division were represented , with one exception ( the Hesketh
Lodge , No . 950 , Fleetwood ) . The minutes of the previous P-G . meeting , held in Liverpool last October , were read by the P . G . Secretary , and unanimously confirmed . The P . G . Treasurer ' s statement , which was taken as "ad , and passed , showed that the total balance from last year in connection with ' thc Charity Fund , Provincial Grand Lod ge Fundand Fund of Benevolence , amounted to
, £ 1962 12 s . 3 d . With the past year ' s income , the Charity Fund stoodjat £ 3 61 is . Cd . ; Provincial Grand Lodge Fund , £ 8 o 2 s . 2 d . ; and Fund of Benevolence , £ 1 ) 8 7 8 s . ; total £ 2728 11 s . 8 d . Thc total disbursements amounted to £ 413 13 s . Od . There were £ 1700 in the savings bank , and £ 614 18 s . id . remained in the hands ° f the P . G . Treasurer . The amounts also showed that
£ ' 77 u 15 s . had been paid to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution up to the close of last year , and during the past year 50 guineas had been expended . ° n the motion of Bro . G . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas ., seconded by Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . G . D ., Bro . Major Turner was unanimously re-elected P . G . Treasurer . Bro . Turner acknowled ged the honour which had been twice con-
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ferred on him—an honour which he prized all thc more because it was thc only one which lay with the brethren of the province to bestow . The Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested thc following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : — C H . Garnctt Prov . G . S . W . L . Rowbottom Prov . G . J . W .
Rev . H . Bethcll Jones ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . Chap . Dr . M'George Piov . G . Reg . G . Turner ( re-clcctcd ) ,.. Prov . G . Treas . H . S . Alpass ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . P . Macmuldrow Prov . G . S . D . Johnstone Prov . G . J . D . W . Tyrer Prov . G . S . W .
W . S . Vines Prov . G . D . C H . Jackson Prov . G . A . D . C . B . B . Marson ....: Prov . G . S . B J . Skeaf ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Oig . T . W . Serjeant Prov . G . Purs . E . Simpson , Cooper , II . Pearson , Wells , Wanrwrieht , J . E .
lackson Prov . G . Stwds . P . Ball Prov . G . Tyler . W . H . Ball Prov . G . A . Tyler . The P . G . M . then presented Bro . T . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas ., with a jewel of that office , in recognition of his valuable services to the Prov . G . Lodge while in that position . The gift wis briefly acknowledged by Bro .
Armstrong . The sum _ of so guineas was voted for ' the assistance of six widows and one distressed brother . Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , submitted his annual report , which stated that since the last annual meeting two new lodges had been consecrated—the Ancient Briton , No . 167 ; , meeting ia Liverpool , and the Arthur John
Brogden , meeting at Grange . There had been 15 dispensations issued during the year . The province had been successful in electing two annuitants of the Royal Masonic Institution , and it was matter for regret that the official votes of nine lodges were lost in consequence of their neglecting to pay their Grand Lodge dues . The total number of defaulters in England was 62 , and West Lancashire
supplied about 14 per cent , of them . Such neglect involved the risk of the warrants of these lodges being recalled . The province had a candidate for the Girls' School on the 13 th instant , and voting papers , signed , should be at once sent to him ( Bro . Alpass ) or to Bro . Wylie , 54 , Castle-street . There were already two candidates from this province to be elected annuitants at the next election
of the Royal Masonic Boys' School in May , for which purpose all the votes the province was entitled to would be required . After referring to certain breaches of the Book of Constitutions by several lodges , Bro . Alpass further stated that the progress of Masonry in the province was uninterrupted , but he hoped that with an increase of numbers the greatest caution would lie exercised in the
admission of candidates to the Order . This , however , was not always done , as facts had lately unfortunately proved . The appeal directed to be made to the lodges for funds for the erection of the sedilia in Chester Cathedral produced £ 466 19 s . id . —( applause)—which after paying £ 450 to the Rev . D . L . Deacle , left a balance of £ 16 19 s . id ., which bad been handed to thc P . G . Treas . All the lodges ,
with one exception , had sent in their returns for the year . Since the last meeting , the brethren of the various lodges had to deplore the loss sustained by the death of Bro . T . Wylie , P . P . G . Reg . and P . P . G . Sec . His zeal for the Craft and earnest exertions for the extension of its great principles , brotherly love , relief , and truth , rendered his memory dear to every brother who had the honour of his
acquaintance . ( Loud applause ) . In the absence of Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . Prov . G . Reg ., who had recently met with an accident , ( as recorded in thc Freemason ) , which the Prov . G . Sec . said they must all regret , Bro . R . Wylie , P . Prov . G . D ., moved , " That all primary applications to the P . G . Lodge of Benevolence may be relieved to the extent
of not more than £ 15 , and that all subsequent applications may be relieved to the extent of not more than £ 10 . " Bro . the Rev . J . R . Jenkins , S . W . 216 , seconded the resolution , which was carried . On the motion of Bro . R . Wylie , seconded by Bro . Armstrong , it was resolved that the sum of £ 1000 of the P . G .
Lodge of Benevolence be invested in the bonds of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board at 4 . } per cent . Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , in the absence , through illness , of Bro . Broadridge , P . P . D . G . C , moved that the sum of 100 guineas be voted from the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund to the Indian Famine Fund . The motion was seconded by Bro . J . R . Goepel , P . P . D . G . C , and carried by
acclamation . The P . G . M . explained that in thus voting money for the famine fund they were not merely following the example set in Cheshire , as this matter had been previously agreed upon in the Province of West Lancashire . ( Hear , hear . ) It was also agreed , on the motion of Bro . Wylie , seconded by Bro . Goepel , that £ 100 be voted from the
charity fund to the R . M . Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows , and that 100 guineas be voted from the same fund to the West Lancashire Educational Institution in the name of the P . G . Master . P . G . L . next proceeded to consider the business in connection with the Hamer Benevolent Fund . The fourth annual report said there had yet been no application foi
assistance from the funds of the charity , which was a gratifying fact , as showing to some extent the absence ol destitution among the aged brethren of the province . This satisfactory state of matters , however , could not be expected to continue , and as applications would probably be made , the continued support of the brethren for the charitj was earnestly solicited . The adoption of the report wai
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moved by Bro . Wylie and seconded by Bro . J . T . Callow , P . M . 673 and 1506 , and carried unanimously . Five P . M . ' s were nominated as members of the committee , and the auditors , secretary , and treasurer were afterwards appointed . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then constituted a Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution . The minutes of the meetings were read by Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , Hon . Sec . of the Institution , and he incidentally stated that there were now 78 children 011 the foundation of the Institution . No less a sum than £ 700 had leen voted during the year for the purpose of education . On the motion of Bro . W . L . Deeley , P . Prov . G . J . W ., it was
resolved—That instead of the proceedings of the Court of Governers and General Committee being read in extenso , aud in order to save the time of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a report from t IC honorary secretary , approved by the general coirmittej of the Institution , giving a resume' of the past year ' s proceedings , shall be presented and read at the annual special court of governors , and a vote taken to confirm tht same .
Bro . John Houlding , W . M . 823 , moved , and Bro . W . T . May , P . M . 673 , seconded the following motion : — That the sum of £ 3 per annum be expended by the committee for the education and assistance of each child of deceased or distressed Freemasons who may be placed on the foundation of the West Lancashire Educational Institution .
Thc motion , after some discussion , was carried , and the officers and committee for the ensuing year were then appointed . The Prov . G . Lodge and Craft Lodge weic then closed in accordance with ancient custom . At two o ' clock the lodge was closed , and the brethren formed into order and marched in fours , bv way of
Eastbank-street , Chapel-street , and Houghton-street , to Holy Trinity Church . There could not have beer , fewer than 800 present , and it was seen from thc e fficial programme that all the lodges in the district were represented , with one exception . The sight was interesting and attractive to the thousands who lined the streets . First there was the band of
the 13 th L . R . V ., a blaze of colour in their scarlet uniforms , and their brass instruments glittering in the sunshine . Then came thc members of the various lodges , headed in some cases by gay banners , and in others by Tylers with drawn swords . The white aprons , the majority edged with light-blue silk and trimmed with silver bullion , the broad blue cuffs , the scarves of the same
colour , and the jewels and decorations shewed in striking contrast to the black coats and tall hats which it is considered de rigueur for Masons to wear on such occasions of state . The procession closed with those who hold high office in the Provincial Lodge , and they were distinguished by " imperial purple "in their scarves and aprons . Almost last of all came the Provincial Grand Master , Lord
Skelmersdale . The procession attracted a large number of spectators , who lined the streets , and took a lively interest in thc proceedings . Arrived at the church , the brethren opened up right and left to allow thc P . G . Master to pass up the centre , he being preceded by the Standard and Sword Bearer . The P . G . Officers and brethren followed in succession
from the rear , so as to invert the order of procession . The prayers were intoned by the rector of North Meols , Brn . thc Rev . C . H . Knowlys , and the lessons were read by the Vicar of Holy Trinity , Bro . the Rev . C . S . Hope . The following anthem was admirably sung by the choir : " Remember now thy Creator in thc days of thy youth , while the evil days come not , nor the years draw nigh ,
when thou shalt say , I have no pleasure in them : While the sun , or the light , or the moon , or the stars , be not darkened , nor the clouds return after the rain . In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble , and thc strong men shall bow themselves , and the grinders cease , because they are few , and those that look out of the windows be darkened ; and the doors shall be shut in the
streets , when the sound of the grinding is low ; and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird ; and all the daughters of music shall be brought low ; then shall the dust return to the earth as it was ; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it . Vanity of vanities , saith the preacher ; all is vanity . " The hymns were also well chosen .
The Rev . Bethell [ ones took for his text the sixth chapter of St . Luke , 36 th verse— " Be ye also merciful , as your Father in heaven " —from which text he preached a most eloquent and appropriate sermon . A collection amounting to £ " 91 ios . was made at the close for the Indian Famine Fund .
On leaving the Church the brethren reversed the order of the procession , with the exception that the band maintained its original position . The line of march was Houghton-street , London-street , and Lord-street , to the Winter Gardens . At the Town Hall , however , there were large desertions from the ranks , indeed , quite one-half the brethren " fell out , " and having speedily ' divested
themselves of aprons , cuffs , scarves , and jewels , proceeded to explore the town . Those left in the procession numbered about four hundred , and as soon as they had reached the Winter Gardens , they found Bro . F . F . Baker , manager of the Victoria Hotel Company , had made most excellent preparations for the banquet .
The Pavilion was decorated with flags , and in the course of the evening Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , who presided , and who was supported by a large number of Provincial Grand Officers , spoke in very complimentary terms of it as a dining room for so large a party . •The gallery was filled with ladies , and what with the brightness of their dresses , the regalia worn by the brethren , the
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Annual Dinner Of The Duke Of Connaught Lodge Of Instruction.
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
The annual dinner of the members and friends of this , which is fast becoming one of the best lodges of instruction in Hackney , was celebrated on Wednesday evening , at Bro . G . Ferraris , thc Havclock Tavern , Albion Road .
u , ro . Shackleton , P . G . P . Middlesex , the present W . M . of tnc parent lodge , presided , and was supported by Bros . Woolly , as S . W . ( of the Wanderers' Lodge ) ; Francis , T \ V . ; Brasted . S . D . ; Dignam , J . D . ; Lorkin , I . G . ; Preceptor Fieldwick ; Ernest Dietwich , Sec . ; Geo . Ferrar , and number of brethren
Treas- ; a . The lodge having been duly opened in the First Degree , an d the sections worked , the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where full justice was tlone to the excellent repast set before them .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST LANCASHIRE .
The greatest gathering of Freemasons connected with the Western Division of Lancashire , which has ever been witnessed was held at Southport on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., where and when the annual Provincial Grand Lodge was held . The weather was most delightful , and the whole
of the day ' s proceedings passed off without the slightest unp leasantness . The Liverpool contingent , numbering between 300 and 400 brethren , started from the Exchange Station about half-past 10 o ' clock by special train , while the ordinary trains brought their contribution to the great and striking assembly from every corner of this Masonic division .
The brethren first assembled at the Town Hall for the pu « pose of robing , and then proceeded to the Cambridge Hall , where the business of the day was to be transacted . Even before thc entrance of the members of Grand Lodge the whole floor of thc large hall was well filled by the Craft , and many had to seek places in the galleries , it being calculated that there were even then from 700 to
Soo brethren present . The total attendance could not have been much fewer than 1000 . The Craft Lodge was opened shortly after twelve o ' clock , Bro . Spcncley , W . M . 32 , occuping the W . M . ' s chair , assisted by the following other officers -. —Bros . John Vaughan , W . M . 32 ( Prescot ) , P . M . ; Cotton , W . M , 113 , S . W . ; Captain Berry , W . M . 155 , J . W . ; and Davies , W . M . 216 , I . G .
The lodge having been duly opened in the various degrees , the Provincial Grand Lodge was announced , and Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , Dept . G . M ., and the R . W . P . G . M ., was saluted with the usual honours . His lordship having taken the chair , the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the business was at once proceeded with , Bro . Homer occupying the chair of the P . G . S . W .,
and Bro . Sharp that of the P . G . J . W . Amongst those present , besides the R . W . P . G . M ., were Bros . W . Horner , P . G . S . W ., W . Sharp , P . G . J . W ., the Rev . H . Bethcll Jones , M . A ., P . G . C ; G , D . Pochin , P . G . R . ; H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; E . W . Harding . P . G . S . D . ; | . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; P . Macmuldrow , P . G . P . ; W . S . Vines , P . G . S . ; H . Jackson , P . G . S . ; B . B . Marson , P . G . S . ; J .
McKune , P . G . S . ; T . W . Serjeant , P . G . S . ; Dr . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . England ; E . Pierpoint , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Doyle , P . P . G . J . D . ; V . B . Fishwick , P . P . G . J . D ., E . L . ; C . E . N . Beswick-Royds , P . G . S . W . ; W . Rigby , P . G . P ., Cheshire , R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D . ; G . Cornfield , P . P . G . S . B ; Councillor S . E . Ibbs , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C ; 1 . Bowes , P . P . G . J . W . Cum . and West ; W . Laidlaw ,
P . P . G . S . of W . ; R . C . Mellor , I ' . P . G . J . D . ; W . Bovvdcn , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Turner , P . G . Treas . ; T . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas . ; C . J . Smith , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . W . Turley , P . P . G . J . D . ; j . Pemberton , P . G . S . of W . ; J . C . Gillman , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Lambert , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . C . D . Deeley , P . P . G . J . W . ; li . Bucterworth , P . P . G . P , ; J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; the Bev . Goggin , P . P . G . C ; J . Pickering , P . P . G . J . D . ; J .
Baxcnilale , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Colonel V . Birchall , P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . J . W . ; H . W . Johnston , P . G . S ., J . W . ; J . Fowler , P . P . G . A . D . C , W . Leather , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . P . Cheshire ; I . F . Roberts , P . G . A . D . C . ; R . Pearson , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., EX . ; J . Barker , " P . P . G . Treas ., EX . ; G . Rennington , P . P . G . J . W . ; P . Ball , P . G . Tyler .
There were also present a very numerous 'assemblage of W . Masters , Past Masters , Officers , and brethren representing the various lodges in the province . After the P . G . lodge had been opened , the roll of lodges ol thc province was read by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , when it appeared that the whole of the 77 lodges in this division were represented , with one exception ( the Hesketh
Lodge , No . 950 , Fleetwood ) . The minutes of the previous P-G . meeting , held in Liverpool last October , were read by the P . G . Secretary , and unanimously confirmed . The P . G . Treasurer ' s statement , which was taken as "ad , and passed , showed that the total balance from last year in connection with ' thc Charity Fund , Provincial Grand Lod ge Fundand Fund of Benevolence , amounted to
, £ 1962 12 s . 3 d . With the past year ' s income , the Charity Fund stoodjat £ 3 61 is . Cd . ; Provincial Grand Lodge Fund , £ 8 o 2 s . 2 d . ; and Fund of Benevolence , £ 1 ) 8 7 8 s . ; total £ 2728 11 s . 8 d . Thc total disbursements amounted to £ 413 13 s . Od . There were £ 1700 in the savings bank , and £ 614 18 s . id . remained in the hands ° f the P . G . Treasurer . The amounts also showed that
£ ' 77 u 15 s . had been paid to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution up to the close of last year , and during the past year 50 guineas had been expended . ° n the motion of Bro . G . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas ., seconded by Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . G . D ., Bro . Major Turner was unanimously re-elected P . G . Treasurer . Bro . Turner acknowled ged the honour which had been twice con-
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ferred on him—an honour which he prized all thc more because it was thc only one which lay with the brethren of the province to bestow . The Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested thc following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : — C H . Garnctt Prov . G . S . W . L . Rowbottom Prov . G . J . W .
Rev . H . Bethcll Jones ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . Chap . Dr . M'George Piov . G . Reg . G . Turner ( re-clcctcd ) ,.. Prov . G . Treas . H . S . Alpass ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . P . Macmuldrow Prov . G . S . D . Johnstone Prov . G . J . D . W . Tyrer Prov . G . S . W .
W . S . Vines Prov . G . D . C H . Jackson Prov . G . A . D . C . B . B . Marson ....: Prov . G . S . B J . Skeaf ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Oig . T . W . Serjeant Prov . G . Purs . E . Simpson , Cooper , II . Pearson , Wells , Wanrwrieht , J . E .
lackson Prov . G . Stwds . P . Ball Prov . G . Tyler . W . H . Ball Prov . G . A . Tyler . The P . G . M . then presented Bro . T . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treas ., with a jewel of that office , in recognition of his valuable services to the Prov . G . Lodge while in that position . The gift wis briefly acknowledged by Bro .
Armstrong . The sum _ of so guineas was voted for ' the assistance of six widows and one distressed brother . Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , submitted his annual report , which stated that since the last annual meeting two new lodges had been consecrated—the Ancient Briton , No . 167 ; , meeting ia Liverpool , and the Arthur John
Brogden , meeting at Grange . There had been 15 dispensations issued during the year . The province had been successful in electing two annuitants of the Royal Masonic Institution , and it was matter for regret that the official votes of nine lodges were lost in consequence of their neglecting to pay their Grand Lodge dues . The total number of defaulters in England was 62 , and West Lancashire
supplied about 14 per cent , of them . Such neglect involved the risk of the warrants of these lodges being recalled . The province had a candidate for the Girls' School on the 13 th instant , and voting papers , signed , should be at once sent to him ( Bro . Alpass ) or to Bro . Wylie , 54 , Castle-street . There were already two candidates from this province to be elected annuitants at the next election
of the Royal Masonic Boys' School in May , for which purpose all the votes the province was entitled to would be required . After referring to certain breaches of the Book of Constitutions by several lodges , Bro . Alpass further stated that the progress of Masonry in the province was uninterrupted , but he hoped that with an increase of numbers the greatest caution would lie exercised in the
admission of candidates to the Order . This , however , was not always done , as facts had lately unfortunately proved . The appeal directed to be made to the lodges for funds for the erection of the sedilia in Chester Cathedral produced £ 466 19 s . id . —( applause)—which after paying £ 450 to the Rev . D . L . Deacle , left a balance of £ 16 19 s . id ., which bad been handed to thc P . G . Treas . All the lodges ,
with one exception , had sent in their returns for the year . Since the last meeting , the brethren of the various lodges had to deplore the loss sustained by the death of Bro . T . Wylie , P . P . G . Reg . and P . P . G . Sec . His zeal for the Craft and earnest exertions for the extension of its great principles , brotherly love , relief , and truth , rendered his memory dear to every brother who had the honour of his
acquaintance . ( Loud applause ) . In the absence of Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . Prov . G . Reg ., who had recently met with an accident , ( as recorded in thc Freemason ) , which the Prov . G . Sec . said they must all regret , Bro . R . Wylie , P . Prov . G . D ., moved , " That all primary applications to the P . G . Lodge of Benevolence may be relieved to the extent
of not more than £ 15 , and that all subsequent applications may be relieved to the extent of not more than £ 10 . " Bro . the Rev . J . R . Jenkins , S . W . 216 , seconded the resolution , which was carried . On the motion of Bro . R . Wylie , seconded by Bro . Armstrong , it was resolved that the sum of £ 1000 of the P . G .
Lodge of Benevolence be invested in the bonds of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board at 4 . } per cent . Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , in the absence , through illness , of Bro . Broadridge , P . P . D . G . C , moved that the sum of 100 guineas be voted from the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund to the Indian Famine Fund . The motion was seconded by Bro . J . R . Goepel , P . P . D . G . C , and carried by
acclamation . The P . G . M . explained that in thus voting money for the famine fund they were not merely following the example set in Cheshire , as this matter had been previously agreed upon in the Province of West Lancashire . ( Hear , hear . ) It was also agreed , on the motion of Bro . Wylie , seconded by Bro . Goepel , that £ 100 be voted from the
charity fund to the R . M . Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows , and that 100 guineas be voted from the same fund to the West Lancashire Educational Institution in the name of the P . G . Master . P . G . L . next proceeded to consider the business in connection with the Hamer Benevolent Fund . The fourth annual report said there had yet been no application foi
assistance from the funds of the charity , which was a gratifying fact , as showing to some extent the absence ol destitution among the aged brethren of the province . This satisfactory state of matters , however , could not be expected to continue , and as applications would probably be made , the continued support of the brethren for the charitj was earnestly solicited . The adoption of the report wai
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moved by Bro . Wylie and seconded by Bro . J . T . Callow , P . M . 673 and 1506 , and carried unanimously . Five P . M . ' s were nominated as members of the committee , and the auditors , secretary , and treasurer were afterwards appointed . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then constituted a Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution . The minutes of the meetings were read by Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , Hon . Sec . of the Institution , and he incidentally stated that there were now 78 children 011 the foundation of the Institution . No less a sum than £ 700 had leen voted during the year for the purpose of education . On the motion of Bro . W . L . Deeley , P . Prov . G . J . W ., it was
resolved—That instead of the proceedings of the Court of Governers and General Committee being read in extenso , aud in order to save the time of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a report from t IC honorary secretary , approved by the general coirmittej of the Institution , giving a resume' of the past year ' s proceedings , shall be presented and read at the annual special court of governors , and a vote taken to confirm tht same .
Bro . John Houlding , W . M . 823 , moved , and Bro . W . T . May , P . M . 673 , seconded the following motion : — That the sum of £ 3 per annum be expended by the committee for the education and assistance of each child of deceased or distressed Freemasons who may be placed on the foundation of the West Lancashire Educational Institution .
Thc motion , after some discussion , was carried , and the officers and committee for the ensuing year were then appointed . The Prov . G . Lodge and Craft Lodge weic then closed in accordance with ancient custom . At two o ' clock the lodge was closed , and the brethren formed into order and marched in fours , bv way of
Eastbank-street , Chapel-street , and Houghton-street , to Holy Trinity Church . There could not have beer , fewer than 800 present , and it was seen from thc e fficial programme that all the lodges in the district were represented , with one exception . The sight was interesting and attractive to the thousands who lined the streets . First there was the band of
the 13 th L . R . V ., a blaze of colour in their scarlet uniforms , and their brass instruments glittering in the sunshine . Then came thc members of the various lodges , headed in some cases by gay banners , and in others by Tylers with drawn swords . The white aprons , the majority edged with light-blue silk and trimmed with silver bullion , the broad blue cuffs , the scarves of the same
colour , and the jewels and decorations shewed in striking contrast to the black coats and tall hats which it is considered de rigueur for Masons to wear on such occasions of state . The procession closed with those who hold high office in the Provincial Lodge , and they were distinguished by " imperial purple "in their scarves and aprons . Almost last of all came the Provincial Grand Master , Lord
Skelmersdale . The procession attracted a large number of spectators , who lined the streets , and took a lively interest in thc proceedings . Arrived at the church , the brethren opened up right and left to allow thc P . G . Master to pass up the centre , he being preceded by the Standard and Sword Bearer . The P . G . Officers and brethren followed in succession
from the rear , so as to invert the order of procession . The prayers were intoned by the rector of North Meols , Brn . thc Rev . C . H . Knowlys , and the lessons were read by the Vicar of Holy Trinity , Bro . the Rev . C . S . Hope . The following anthem was admirably sung by the choir : " Remember now thy Creator in thc days of thy youth , while the evil days come not , nor the years draw nigh ,
when thou shalt say , I have no pleasure in them : While the sun , or the light , or the moon , or the stars , be not darkened , nor the clouds return after the rain . In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble , and thc strong men shall bow themselves , and the grinders cease , because they are few , and those that look out of the windows be darkened ; and the doors shall be shut in the
streets , when the sound of the grinding is low ; and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird ; and all the daughters of music shall be brought low ; then shall the dust return to the earth as it was ; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it . Vanity of vanities , saith the preacher ; all is vanity . " The hymns were also well chosen .
The Rev . Bethell [ ones took for his text the sixth chapter of St . Luke , 36 th verse— " Be ye also merciful , as your Father in heaven " —from which text he preached a most eloquent and appropriate sermon . A collection amounting to £ " 91 ios . was made at the close for the Indian Famine Fund .
On leaving the Church the brethren reversed the order of the procession , with the exception that the band maintained its original position . The line of march was Houghton-street , London-street , and Lord-street , to the Winter Gardens . At the Town Hall , however , there were large desertions from the ranks , indeed , quite one-half the brethren " fell out , " and having speedily ' divested
themselves of aprons , cuffs , scarves , and jewels , proceeded to explore the town . Those left in the procession numbered about four hundred , and as soon as they had reached the Winter Gardens , they found Bro . F . F . Baker , manager of the Victoria Hotel Company , had made most excellent preparations for the banquet .
The Pavilion was decorated with flags , and in the course of the evening Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , who presided , and who was supported by a large number of Provincial Grand Officers , spoke in very complimentary terms of it as a dining room for so large a party . •The gallery was filled with ladies , and what with the brightness of their dresses , the regalia worn by the brethren , the