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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
- ¦ ¦ ¦ . . I Grand Lodge had given £$ o for that purpose , and as a member of the committee he now asked the P . G . Lodge to aid in the same noble undertaking . It was unanimously agreed that £ 20 be
given for the maintenance of the lifeboat . Bro . G . Turner said a new Masonic hall was about to be erected in the town , and as it was highly desirable that it should be made worthy of the province—at all events ,
worthy of Liverpool—and as funds were required for the purpose , he proposed that the sum of , £ 250 be granted from the funds of the P . G . Lodge . Bro . Healing seconded the motion .
Bro . Alpass thought it hardly worthy of the Masons in Liverpool that they should ask their country brethren to assist them in the erection of a new hall .
Bro . J . B . Robinson pointed out that half of the lodges—or nearly the half of the lodges—in the province met in Liverpool , aud therefore he considered the motion a perfectly proper one .
Bro . Cobham said he desired to repudiate any sympathy with the motion which had just been made . Several country brethren spoke strongly against the grant , and Bro . Turner subsequently withdrew his motion .
Bro . T . Wylie moved , and Bro . Mott seconded , a proposition , which was agreed to , that the sum of ^ 30 be given to the old men and women ' s Institution in London , in order that the P . G . Treas ., P . G . S . D ., and P . G . J . D . might be made Life Governors .
The Grand Lodge was next resolved into a Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , when Bro . A . C . Mott , P . P . G . S . D . and P . P . G . S . W ..
Hon . Sec ., read the minutes of the meetings during the year , and presented the report , which showed a very considerable increase of the funds of the Institution .
After the transaction of some business , the Provincial Grand Lodge was resumed , and afterwards closed in proper form .
THE BANQUET took place in the evening in the splendid hall of the hotel , and about 130 brethren sat down , under the presidency of the R . W . P . G . M ., who was supported on each
side by a goodly array of his officers . The banquet was of a high-class character , and admirably served , thanks to the care and attention of Bro . Rudd , manager of the hotel , and the arrangements were carried
out with much success by Bros . Broad bridge , P . G . D . C ., Dr . M . Johnson , S . G . S and his willing coadjutors . After refresh ment ,
The R . W . P . G . M . gave , in happy terms , the toasts of " The Queen , " and "Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . P . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the other members of the Royal Family . "
Bro . the Hon . F . Stanley proposed " The Army , Navy , Militia , andVolunteers /' which was responded to by Bro . Major Wilson . In the course of a lengthy speech , he referred to the efficiency and devotion of the
volunteers , and spoke adversely of the provisions of the Army Regulation Bill , as likely to bring forward men who would be neither followed nor respected . The combined toasts of " The Earl de
Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . D . G . M ., and the other Officers of the Grand Lodge , " were given by Sir Thomas Hesketh , who spoke of the invariable kindness , courtesy , and
attention he had received from the G . M . in all his dealings with him . Very able assistance was rendered by Lord Carnarvon and the Grand Officers , upon whose zeal and application depended the welfare of the
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
Masonic body at large . At no time had Masonic interests been in better hands than now , and it would be difficult to find gentlemen who were more able and willing to discharge their duties .
The toast was responded to by Bro . Moore , G . S . B ., who said the executive officers discharged their duties with zeal and ability , and the honorary officers attended the Grand Lodge with exemplary regularity .
As a proof of his earnestness , he stated that he had probably travelled 4 , 500 miles to attend the duties of the Grand Lodge , and he hoped in future to be able to show the same devotion . ( Applause . )
Bro . Major Wilson , P . G . J . W ., then proposed the toast of " Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., " and characterised it as the most important on the list . Their
P . G . M ., he said , deserved the love and esteem of every Mason in Lancashire , and referred to the immense amount of time he devoted to the interests of Masonry . They also respected him as their representative
in Parliament , as he stood up manfully for Queen , Church , and State . ( Hisses . ) They did not want Republicanism ; they must have a man who would stand up for their Constitution , especially in these days ,
when it was so often assailed . ( Renewed expressions of disapprobation . ) They must know how dangerous it was to tamper with the Constitution of the country , and when they found such a man as Sir Thomas
Bro . Morgan : I must protest against this . This is not a political meeting , and these subjects ought to be discussed here . The R . W . P . G . M .: I am sure Bro . Wilson
will confine himself to the business of the meeting . Bro . Wilson , in a few additional sentences , submitted the toast , which was received with great cordiality .
The R . W . P . G . M ., in reply , said he highly esteemed the way in which the toast had been received , and he could only regret that two or three of the brethren had felt aggrieved at some remarks which had fallen
from Major Wilson , who , he was sure , had no intention of wounding the feelings of any one . He ( Sir Thomas ) had always endeavoured to promote the welfare and extension of Masonry , without reference to
party or creed , and without the slightest political bias . So long as the province of West Lancashire remained under his
guidance—and he trusted it would remain so as long as he lived —( great cheering)—the great object of his mind would be to do his duty to the best of his ability .
"Lord Skelmersdale , W . D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Wardens" ( proposed by the P . G . M . ) , was responded to by Bro . the Hon . F . Stanley , P . G . S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Lord Skelmersdale .
The remaining toasts on the list were " The Provincial Grand Masters of the Adjoining provinces , " given by the P . G . J . W . ; " The Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " given in a lengthy speech by Bro .
F . Binckes , and acknowledged by Bro Armstrong , P . P . J . G . D ., the newly-elected P . G . Treas ., who , in referring to the contest of that day , said he freed those who had proposed and supported the other
candidates from any personal antagonism to him ; " The W . L . Masonic Educational Institution , " proposed by the P . S . G . W ., and acknowledged by Bro . Brabncr , P . P . S . G . W .,
hon . solicitor to the Institution ; " The Worshipful Masters of the lodges in the Province , " given by Bro . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who referred with satisfaction to the fact that not a single complaint had been made during the year as to the working , of any of
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
the lodges . Bro . J . Skeaf , W . M . 216 and P . G . O ., responded . The toast of "The P . G . O ., the Musical Brethren , and the P . G .
Stewards , " proposed by' Bro . R . Wylie , was acknowledged by Bros . Dr . Johnson , S . G . S ., and Jones , P . M ., "The Ladies , " and "All Poor and Distressed Masons , " were the
remaining toasts . The musical part of the evening ' s proceedings was of a specially interesting character , thanks to the excellent
arrangements of Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., assisted by Bros . Haswell , Busfield , Evans , D . Jones , P . M ., J . Jones , T . J . Hughes , and Armstrong , P . P . J . G . D . and P . G . Treas .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Staffordshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF STAFFORDSHIRE .
The annual Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the province of Staffordshire was held in the Shire Hall , Stafford , on Tuesday . The attendance of brethren was more than ordinarily numerous ,
nearly 300 being present—the principal cause of this large gathering being the installation as Right Worshipful Grand Master of the province of the Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury , who had been
recently nominated to that distinguished position by the Marquis of Ripon , Grand Master of England . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in the Grand Jury Room , about one o ' clock ,
the Right Worshipful Bro . George Singleton Tudor , 236 , Deputy-Provincial Grand Master , presiding . He was supported by the R . W . P . P . G . M . Lieut-Colonel Vernon , the R . W . P . P . D . G . M . Foster Gough , £ Z . Z ? . ;
the Rev . P . G . Chaplain J . Westbury , the Rev . P . P . G . Chaplain James Downes , Bro , W . Masefield , P . P . S . G . W . of Worcestershire , & c . The minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge were read by Bro . Cartwright , the
P . G . Secretary , and the statement of accounts by Bro . W . ITowells , the P . G . Treasurer , and adopted . Letters of apology
were read from the Most Noble the Marquis of Ripon , Lord Combermere , Bro , ' Vine , the P . G . Treasurer of Worcestershire , and several other brethren .
Before vacating the presidential chair , which the D . P . G . M . has for several years filled to the entire satisfaction of his brethren , he feelingly acknowledged the kindness he had invariably received , and
expressed the gratification he felt in giving way for their Grand Master nominate , the Earl of Shrewsbury , who , judging from what he had seen of him , would be largely instrumental in furthering Freemasonry in the
province . The R . W . P . P . G . M . Lieutenant-Colonel Vernon , who had been deputed by the Marquis of Ripon to perform the installation , in the absence of the D . G . M ., the Earl
of Carnarvon , then directed the R . W . Bro . George S . Tudor , the R . W . Bro . Foster Gough , several P . G . Masters , and four Stewards , to form a deputation to introduce the Grand Master nominate , who was
received by the brethren standing , and saluted Masonically . The installation then took place , and the noble Earl was invested with
the insignia of office , and subsequently took his seat in the chair of King Solomon , prayed being offered by the P . P . G . Chaplain , James Downes .
The noble Earl , who was again Masonically saluted , then thanked the brethren of the province for their cordial acceptation of
himself on the nomination of the Grand Master of England . He could assure all present that lie had not taken the office without considerable thought , and he would
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
- ¦ ¦ ¦ . . I Grand Lodge had given £$ o for that purpose , and as a member of the committee he now asked the P . G . Lodge to aid in the same noble undertaking . It was unanimously agreed that £ 20 be
given for the maintenance of the lifeboat . Bro . G . Turner said a new Masonic hall was about to be erected in the town , and as it was highly desirable that it should be made worthy of the province—at all events ,
worthy of Liverpool—and as funds were required for the purpose , he proposed that the sum of , £ 250 be granted from the funds of the P . G . Lodge . Bro . Healing seconded the motion .
Bro . Alpass thought it hardly worthy of the Masons in Liverpool that they should ask their country brethren to assist them in the erection of a new hall .
Bro . J . B . Robinson pointed out that half of the lodges—or nearly the half of the lodges—in the province met in Liverpool , aud therefore he considered the motion a perfectly proper one .
Bro . Cobham said he desired to repudiate any sympathy with the motion which had just been made . Several country brethren spoke strongly against the grant , and Bro . Turner subsequently withdrew his motion .
Bro . T . Wylie moved , and Bro . Mott seconded , a proposition , which was agreed to , that the sum of ^ 30 be given to the old men and women ' s Institution in London , in order that the P . G . Treas ., P . G . S . D ., and P . G . J . D . might be made Life Governors .
The Grand Lodge was next resolved into a Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , when Bro . A . C . Mott , P . P . G . S . D . and P . P . G . S . W ..
Hon . Sec ., read the minutes of the meetings during the year , and presented the report , which showed a very considerable increase of the funds of the Institution .
After the transaction of some business , the Provincial Grand Lodge was resumed , and afterwards closed in proper form .
THE BANQUET took place in the evening in the splendid hall of the hotel , and about 130 brethren sat down , under the presidency of the R . W . P . G . M ., who was supported on each
side by a goodly array of his officers . The banquet was of a high-class character , and admirably served , thanks to the care and attention of Bro . Rudd , manager of the hotel , and the arrangements were carried
out with much success by Bros . Broad bridge , P . G . D . C ., Dr . M . Johnson , S . G . S and his willing coadjutors . After refresh ment ,
The R . W . P . G . M . gave , in happy terms , the toasts of " The Queen , " and "Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . P . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the other members of the Royal Family . "
Bro . the Hon . F . Stanley proposed " The Army , Navy , Militia , andVolunteers /' which was responded to by Bro . Major Wilson . In the course of a lengthy speech , he referred to the efficiency and devotion of the
volunteers , and spoke adversely of the provisions of the Army Regulation Bill , as likely to bring forward men who would be neither followed nor respected . The combined toasts of " The Earl de
Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . D . G . M ., and the other Officers of the Grand Lodge , " were given by Sir Thomas Hesketh , who spoke of the invariable kindness , courtesy , and
attention he had received from the G . M . in all his dealings with him . Very able assistance was rendered by Lord Carnarvon and the Grand Officers , upon whose zeal and application depended the welfare of the
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
Masonic body at large . At no time had Masonic interests been in better hands than now , and it would be difficult to find gentlemen who were more able and willing to discharge their duties .
The toast was responded to by Bro . Moore , G . S . B ., who said the executive officers discharged their duties with zeal and ability , and the honorary officers attended the Grand Lodge with exemplary regularity .
As a proof of his earnestness , he stated that he had probably travelled 4 , 500 miles to attend the duties of the Grand Lodge , and he hoped in future to be able to show the same devotion . ( Applause . )
Bro . Major Wilson , P . G . J . W ., then proposed the toast of " Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . P . G . M ., " and characterised it as the most important on the list . Their
P . G . M ., he said , deserved the love and esteem of every Mason in Lancashire , and referred to the immense amount of time he devoted to the interests of Masonry . They also respected him as their representative
in Parliament , as he stood up manfully for Queen , Church , and State . ( Hisses . ) They did not want Republicanism ; they must have a man who would stand up for their Constitution , especially in these days ,
when it was so often assailed . ( Renewed expressions of disapprobation . ) They must know how dangerous it was to tamper with the Constitution of the country , and when they found such a man as Sir Thomas
Bro . Morgan : I must protest against this . This is not a political meeting , and these subjects ought to be discussed here . The R . W . P . G . M .: I am sure Bro . Wilson
will confine himself to the business of the meeting . Bro . Wilson , in a few additional sentences , submitted the toast , which was received with great cordiality .
The R . W . P . G . M ., in reply , said he highly esteemed the way in which the toast had been received , and he could only regret that two or three of the brethren had felt aggrieved at some remarks which had fallen
from Major Wilson , who , he was sure , had no intention of wounding the feelings of any one . He ( Sir Thomas ) had always endeavoured to promote the welfare and extension of Masonry , without reference to
party or creed , and without the slightest political bias . So long as the province of West Lancashire remained under his
guidance—and he trusted it would remain so as long as he lived —( great cheering)—the great object of his mind would be to do his duty to the best of his ability .
"Lord Skelmersdale , W . D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . Wardens" ( proposed by the P . G . M . ) , was responded to by Bro . the Hon . F . Stanley , P . G . S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Lord Skelmersdale .
The remaining toasts on the list were " The Provincial Grand Masters of the Adjoining provinces , " given by the P . G . J . W . ; " The Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " given in a lengthy speech by Bro .
F . Binckes , and acknowledged by Bro Armstrong , P . P . J . G . D ., the newly-elected P . G . Treas ., who , in referring to the contest of that day , said he freed those who had proposed and supported the other
candidates from any personal antagonism to him ; " The W . L . Masonic Educational Institution , " proposed by the P . S . G . W ., and acknowledged by Bro . Brabncr , P . P . S . G . W .,
hon . solicitor to the Institution ; " The Worshipful Masters of the lodges in the Province , " given by Bro . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who referred with satisfaction to the fact that not a single complaint had been made during the year as to the working , of any of
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
the lodges . Bro . J . Skeaf , W . M . 216 and P . G . O ., responded . The toast of "The P . G . O ., the Musical Brethren , and the P . G .
Stewards , " proposed by' Bro . R . Wylie , was acknowledged by Bros . Dr . Johnson , S . G . S ., and Jones , P . M ., "The Ladies , " and "All Poor and Distressed Masons , " were the
remaining toasts . The musical part of the evening ' s proceedings was of a specially interesting character , thanks to the excellent
arrangements of Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., assisted by Bros . Haswell , Busfield , Evans , D . Jones , P . M ., J . Jones , T . J . Hughes , and Armstrong , P . P . J . G . D . and P . G . Treas .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Staffordshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF STAFFORDSHIRE .
The annual Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the province of Staffordshire was held in the Shire Hall , Stafford , on Tuesday . The attendance of brethren was more than ordinarily numerous ,
nearly 300 being present—the principal cause of this large gathering being the installation as Right Worshipful Grand Master of the province of the Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury , who had been
recently nominated to that distinguished position by the Marquis of Ripon , Grand Master of England . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in the Grand Jury Room , about one o ' clock ,
the Right Worshipful Bro . George Singleton Tudor , 236 , Deputy-Provincial Grand Master , presiding . He was supported by the R . W . P . P . G . M . Lieut-Colonel Vernon , the R . W . P . P . D . G . M . Foster Gough , £ Z . Z ? . ;
the Rev . P . G . Chaplain J . Westbury , the Rev . P . P . G . Chaplain James Downes , Bro , W . Masefield , P . P . S . G . W . of Worcestershire , & c . The minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge were read by Bro . Cartwright , the
P . G . Secretary , and the statement of accounts by Bro . W . ITowells , the P . G . Treasurer , and adopted . Letters of apology
were read from the Most Noble the Marquis of Ripon , Lord Combermere , Bro , ' Vine , the P . G . Treasurer of Worcestershire , and several other brethren .
Before vacating the presidential chair , which the D . P . G . M . has for several years filled to the entire satisfaction of his brethren , he feelingly acknowledged the kindness he had invariably received , and
expressed the gratification he felt in giving way for their Grand Master nominate , the Earl of Shrewsbury , who , judging from what he had seen of him , would be largely instrumental in furthering Freemasonry in the
province . The R . W . P . P . G . M . Lieutenant-Colonel Vernon , who had been deputed by the Marquis of Ripon to perform the installation , in the absence of the D . G . M ., the Earl
of Carnarvon , then directed the R . W . Bro . George S . Tudor , the R . W . Bro . Foster Gough , several P . G . Masters , and four Stewards , to form a deputation to introduce the Grand Master nominate , who was
received by the brethren standing , and saluted Masonically . The installation then took place , and the noble Earl was invested with
the insignia of office , and subsequently took his seat in the chair of King Solomon , prayed being offered by the P . P . G . Chaplain , James Downes .
The noble Earl , who was again Masonically saluted , then thanked the brethren of the province for their cordial acceptation of
himself on the nomination of the Grand Master of England . He could assure all present that lie had not taken the office without considerable thought , and he would