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the right place . The Province of Cornwall , he thought , might well be proud of him who presided over it . Bro . Twose next gave the toast of the P . G . Officers . In so doing he expressed the gratification he experienced on finding that the W . M . had extended his invitations to the
banquet to every Master of the Three Townsand he only hoped that this recognition of the other lodges in the district as now inaugurated would be followed up on future occasions . Bro . Lemon responded . The W . Bro . Metham then said there was one honour that attached itself
to a man in a position like that he held , and that was the privilege of claiming the right to propose the toast of ¦ ' The Health of the W . M . of Lodge Sincerity for the time being . " He was glad to see Bro . Latimer in the chair of Lodge Sincerity , knowing that he would do it honour .
Men of considerable social standing had occupied the chair in times past ; it was a lodge which out of all England had given most officers to the Grand Lodge , it had given more P . Officers , and there was no lodge in which there had been so many men , who were desirous of doing their
duty in a just , honourable , and upright manner . He believed Bro . Latimer would pass through the chair fulfilling his . duties in a similar way , and would give not only satisfaction to Lodge Sincerity , which was a minor consideration , but also to the Province , and , above all , to the
principles of the order . The W . M ., in responding , said he felt he had had a great honour conferred upon him , an honour , that was unsought for b y him , and that had only been placed upon him through the kindness of his brethren . He felt extremely gratified at the kindness he had received on every hand . He thought that was
a very great manifestation of the fraternal feeling which the Order indulcated in all its hi gh moral teachings , and it was that feeling which had influenced htm to bringabout are-unionamongst the W . Masters of the three towns . In giving the "Visiting Brethren and Sister Lodges . " the W . M . thanked the numerous visitors for their
attendance , saying in extending his invitations , and thus giving the whole of the lodges , through their masters , who were for the time being the representatives of the lodges , a friendly recognition , he thought it was the best way of bringing about the re-union he desired , and he was glad to see that he had been so successful . Bro .
Twose responded on behalf of the visitors by expressing the great gratification they all felt at the fraternal feeling thus exhibited . The Wardens , the P . Masters and assistant officers of Lodge Sincerity , responded to by Bros . Curteis , Rae
and Bayly , and our poor and distressed brethren having been duly noticed , the lodge was closed , and a most pleasant evening ' s proceedings brought to a termination . —The Western Dail y Mercuru .
WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge ( 209 ) . The annual festival of this flourishing lodge was held at the Royal Adelaide Hotel , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . Wilson , P . M ., presided . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been
read and confirmed , Bro . A . Pears was examined in the usual questions leading from the first to thc _ second degree , which having been most satisfactorily answered , he retired to be prepared . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Pears re-admitted and duly passed to
the degree of a fellow craft . Bro . G . W . Dixon , J . W ., was then presented to the W . M ., as the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . Bro . Dixon having pledged his submission to the ancient charges , the lodge was opened in the third degree , all brethren below the rank of an Installed
Master . then retired , and a board of eleven P . M . ' s formed . Bro . Dixon was then installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro L . Bryett , W . M . Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . The brethren having been re-admitted , saluted the new W . M . in the three degrees . The following officers were invested
by the W . M ., Bros . J . H . S . Reid , I . P . M . ; W . Bladon , S . W ; J . O . Carter , J . W . ; J . Pullen , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Organist ; VV . R . Dennc , S . D . ; J . Crowhurst , J . D . ; J . Cauvin , O . G . ; G . Cave , Tyler ; C . D . Hume , D . C ; R . Roberts , S . ; E . Schiemann , S . Bro . Wilson then delivered the usual addresses to the W . M .. Wardens and
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Brethren . The working of the installing officers , Bros . Wilson and L . Bryett , and also the investiture of officers by the new W . M ., was to our thinking as nearly better perfect as possible , and they were highly complimented by numerous brethren present . Bro . Stacey , P . M ., then
proposed , and the W . M . seconded , that Bro . R . H . Gibbons , P . M ., the retiring Secretary , be elected an honorary member of the lodge , in consideration of his past services , carried nem con . Bro . J . O . Carter , J . W ., then proposed and the W . M . seconded , that Bro . T . Hiscock ,
I . G . 866 , be admitted as a joining member . The Auditors , Bros . I . O . Carter and C . D . Hume , then presented the balance-sheet for the past year . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed by the W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual
toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated at an early hour , after having held a most successful meeting . The following brethren were present—Bros . G . W . Dixon , Prov . G . Steward Berks and Bucks , W . M . ; W . Bladen , S . W .: I . O . Carter , Prov . G . Steward
Berks and Bucks , J . W . ; J . Pullen , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; G . Stacey , P . M „ Organist ; J . Crowhurst , J . D . ; J . Cauvin , I . G . ; C . D . Hume , D . C ; R . Roberts , Steward ; E . Schiemaun , Steward ; J . H . S . Reid , I . P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M . ; Hailey , P . M . ; R . H . Gibbons , P . M . L . Bryeth , W . M . 8 34 ;
J . McIIIwham , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , and P . M . 946 ; W . S . Nicholes ; A . Pears ; C . Barkshire ; Duffiekl ; Webster ; Riches ; H . Stollens ; J . Pennicoth and others . Visitors—Bros . Young , P . G . S ., 60 ; G . Grisbrook , W . M . 771 ; W . H . Brigham , S . W ., 771 ; G . Folley , P . M . 771 ; J . Berry , S . W . 866 ; W . Johnson ,
J . . 86 5 ; J . Hiscock , J . G ., 865 ; Maughan S . D . 86 s ; K . Craven , 257 ; J . W . Lyon , 865 ; Large , 7 71 . LIVERPOOL . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — The installation of Bro . J . Ismay , W . M . elect of this lodge , which took place on Thursday , the
8 th inst , at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , was a most interesting meeting , and attended by a large and distinguished assembly of brethren . This was at once a well-earned compliment to the brother about to be entrusted with the reins of
Masonic government for the coming year , and an evidence of the vitality and continued high character of the Harmonic . The lodge was opened according to ancient and solemn form , between four and five o ' clock , by Bro . J . Beasley , W . M ., who was supported by the
following officers and brethren : —Bros . J . Mc Kune , P . M . ; J . Skeaf , P . M . ; J . Jones , P . M . ; T . Armstrong , P . M . ; G . Rigby Smith , S . W . ; J . Ismay , W . Laidlaw , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Moore , Sec . ; G . Fowler , S . D . ; W . Dwerryhouse , J . D .: W . H . Quirk , I . G . ; D . S . Davies ,
S . ; W . F . Naylor , O . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler . Dr . Kisch , J . Busfield , W . Lennie , Cain , Councellor D . Campbell , Dr . E . N . Sheldon , and amongst the visitors were Bros . J . J . Rose , W . M . 249 ; and Hargraves . After the transaction of some business of the usual routine character , including
the confirmation ot the minutes of the previous meeting , the chair of K . S . was taken by the installing Master , Bro . J . McKune , P . M ., a position which he has previousl y filled with great credit to himself and satisfaction to the lodge , who proceeded in a masterly manner
to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Ismay , presented by Bro . J . Beasley , I . P . M ., and Bro . J . Jones , P . M . After the W . M . had been impressively and effectively " chaired" in accordance with ancient usage , the following officers were subsequently appointed and invested for the
ensuing year : —tiros . A . C . Moore , S . W . ; G , Fowler , J . W . ; W . Laidlaw , Treas . ; W . Dwerryhouse , Sec ; W . H . Quirk , S . D . ; D . S , Davies , J . D . ; E . Evans , I . G ., J . A . Jones , S . Rev . J . R . Jenkins , Chaplain ; W . F . Naylor , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Mr . H . Simpson , a journalist of eminence , and very highly
esteemed amongst his companions in literatu-ie , having been balloted for and declared duly elected , was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , by the newly-installed W . M ., in an absolutely perfect and most impressive style , which elicited the admiration and approval of every one present , and augurs well for the
efficient working of the lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren then adjourned to the dining hall of the hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served in first-class style by Mr . Ludlow , the courteous and indefatigable manager . The
" Harmonic" is peculiarly and particularly strong in its musical talent , and therefore the harmony furnished during the evening was far above the average . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with the greatest enthusiasm .
SOOTH MOLTON . —Loyal Lodge of Industry ( No . 421 ) . The installation of W . M . and celebration of the festival of St . John the Evangelist took place at the Freemasons' Hall , South Molton , on Tuesday , the 6 th January . The lodge was opened in due form and with prayer
m the first degree , when the results of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . H . W . Higgins , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Sanders , to receive the benefit of installation . The newly installed Master ,
having been proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , viz . : —Bros . Snow , S . W . ; L . Richard , J . W . ; Ponsford , S . D . ; F . Day , J . D . ; G . Huxstable , I . G . ; S . A . Kingdon , Treasurer ; R . Paige , Secretary ; J . Biekell ,
jun ., Director of Ceremonies ; Rd . Kingdon , Tyler . The lodge was closed in due form with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to the Unicorn Hotel , where a banquet was served at Bro . Cole ' s , P . M ., P . G . P ., at 4 . 30 , in his usual
sumptous style . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal toasts were proposed ' and responded to . "The Queen and the Craft ;" " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ;" "The Most Worshipful G . M . the Marquess of Ripon ; " " The Prov . G . M . and Officers ; " " The
W . M . ; " "The LP . M . ; " "The Newly-elected Officers ; " " The Visitors" and the Tylers' toast . About 28 sat down , and a most agreeable evening was passed .
WIGTON . — St . yokns Lodge ( No . 327 ) . — On Monday , Dec . 29 ,, the anniversary of this lodge was celebrated . The lod ge was opened in due form at " high twelve , " by Bro . James Porter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., of the Wigton St . John ' s , and Lodge Concord , Preston , who , in
the unavoidable , absence of Dr . Shannon , W . M ., P . G . A . D . C ., officiated as W . M . of the . lodge , and also as the Installing Master , which impressive ceremony he went through in . his usual thoroughly finished and effective style . Bro . Bowman , S . W ., was the brother who had been
selected to fill the W . M . ' s chair for 1874 , 1 and Bro . Porter duly installed him as such . The new W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as under : —Bros . McMechan , S . W . ; W . H . Hoodless , J . W . ;
John Robinson , S . D . j T . Ross , J . D . ; C . Y . Wright , I . G . ; and Martin O . G . Bro . Richardson , Treasurer of the lodge for many years , was again elected the Treasurer for the ensuing year , and Bro . Lazonby was invested as Secretary . At about three o ' clock the brethren sat down to
the annual banquet , which is in the sixty-sixth held by the brethren of Wigton St . John ' s Lodge , when a repast was set out which reflected infinite credit on Mrs . Martin and Bro . Martin , the host and hostess of the Lion and Lamb
where the banquet was held . The chair was taken by Bro . Lemon , P . M ., and the vice-chair by Bro . McMechan , S . W . Supporting the chairman were Bro . Bowman , W . M ., and Bro . Shannon , P . M . Near to the
vice-chairman sat Bro . Porter , P . M ., and Bro . G . Carrick . Amongst the brethren present were : Bros . Halifax , P . M . ; Bewes , P . M . ; Gate , P . M . ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; Lazonby , Secretary ; W . Carrick , P . H . Taylor ,
P . M . ; Isaac Pattinson , J . Hall , John Robinson , S . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; and Martin , Tyler . On the removal of the cloth , the chairman proposed , " The Queen , " "The Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and "The Most
Worshipful the Grand Master of England , the Marquess of Ripon , and the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , " all of which were received with the usual loyal or Masonic honours . The Vice-Chairman proposed " The Ri ght Worship-
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the right place . The Province of Cornwall , he thought , might well be proud of him who presided over it . Bro . Twose next gave the toast of the P . G . Officers . In so doing he expressed the gratification he experienced on finding that the W . M . had extended his invitations to the
banquet to every Master of the Three Townsand he only hoped that this recognition of the other lodges in the district as now inaugurated would be followed up on future occasions . Bro . Lemon responded . The W . Bro . Metham then said there was one honour that attached itself
to a man in a position like that he held , and that was the privilege of claiming the right to propose the toast of ¦ ' The Health of the W . M . of Lodge Sincerity for the time being . " He was glad to see Bro . Latimer in the chair of Lodge Sincerity , knowing that he would do it honour .
Men of considerable social standing had occupied the chair in times past ; it was a lodge which out of all England had given most officers to the Grand Lodge , it had given more P . Officers , and there was no lodge in which there had been so many men , who were desirous of doing their
duty in a just , honourable , and upright manner . He believed Bro . Latimer would pass through the chair fulfilling his . duties in a similar way , and would give not only satisfaction to Lodge Sincerity , which was a minor consideration , but also to the Province , and , above all , to the
principles of the order . The W . M ., in responding , said he felt he had had a great honour conferred upon him , an honour , that was unsought for b y him , and that had only been placed upon him through the kindness of his brethren . He felt extremely gratified at the kindness he had received on every hand . He thought that was
a very great manifestation of the fraternal feeling which the Order indulcated in all its hi gh moral teachings , and it was that feeling which had influenced htm to bringabout are-unionamongst the W . Masters of the three towns . In giving the "Visiting Brethren and Sister Lodges . " the W . M . thanked the numerous visitors for their
attendance , saying in extending his invitations , and thus giving the whole of the lodges , through their masters , who were for the time being the representatives of the lodges , a friendly recognition , he thought it was the best way of bringing about the re-union he desired , and he was glad to see that he had been so successful . Bro .
Twose responded on behalf of the visitors by expressing the great gratification they all felt at the fraternal feeling thus exhibited . The Wardens , the P . Masters and assistant officers of Lodge Sincerity , responded to by Bros . Curteis , Rae
and Bayly , and our poor and distressed brethren having been duly noticed , the lodge was closed , and a most pleasant evening ' s proceedings brought to a termination . —The Western Dail y Mercuru .
WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge ( 209 ) . The annual festival of this flourishing lodge was held at the Royal Adelaide Hotel , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . Wilson , P . M ., presided . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been
read and confirmed , Bro . A . Pears was examined in the usual questions leading from the first to thc _ second degree , which having been most satisfactorily answered , he retired to be prepared . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Pears re-admitted and duly passed to
the degree of a fellow craft . Bro . G . W . Dixon , J . W ., was then presented to the W . M ., as the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . Bro . Dixon having pledged his submission to the ancient charges , the lodge was opened in the third degree , all brethren below the rank of an Installed
Master . then retired , and a board of eleven P . M . ' s formed . Bro . Dixon was then installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro L . Bryett , W . M . Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . The brethren having been re-admitted , saluted the new W . M . in the three degrees . The following officers were invested
by the W . M ., Bros . J . H . S . Reid , I . P . M . ; W . Bladon , S . W ; J . O . Carter , J . W . ; J . Pullen , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Organist ; VV . R . Dennc , S . D . ; J . Crowhurst , J . D . ; J . Cauvin , O . G . ; G . Cave , Tyler ; C . D . Hume , D . C ; R . Roberts , S . ; E . Schiemann , S . Bro . Wilson then delivered the usual addresses to the W . M .. Wardens and
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Brethren . The working of the installing officers , Bros . Wilson and L . Bryett , and also the investiture of officers by the new W . M ., was to our thinking as nearly better perfect as possible , and they were highly complimented by numerous brethren present . Bro . Stacey , P . M ., then
proposed , and the W . M . seconded , that Bro . R . H . Gibbons , P . M ., the retiring Secretary , be elected an honorary member of the lodge , in consideration of his past services , carried nem con . Bro . J . O . Carter , J . W ., then proposed and the W . M . seconded , that Bro . T . Hiscock ,
I . G . 866 , be admitted as a joining member . The Auditors , Bros . I . O . Carter and C . D . Hume , then presented the balance-sheet for the past year . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed by the W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual
toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated at an early hour , after having held a most successful meeting . The following brethren were present—Bros . G . W . Dixon , Prov . G . Steward Berks and Bucks , W . M . ; W . Bladen , S . W .: I . O . Carter , Prov . G . Steward
Berks and Bucks , J . W . ; J . Pullen , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; G . Stacey , P . M „ Organist ; J . Crowhurst , J . D . ; J . Cauvin , I . G . ; C . D . Hume , D . C ; R . Roberts , Steward ; E . Schiemaun , Steward ; J . H . S . Reid , I . P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M . ; Hailey , P . M . ; R . H . Gibbons , P . M . L . Bryeth , W . M . 8 34 ;
J . McIIIwham , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , and P . M . 946 ; W . S . Nicholes ; A . Pears ; C . Barkshire ; Duffiekl ; Webster ; Riches ; H . Stollens ; J . Pennicoth and others . Visitors—Bros . Young , P . G . S ., 60 ; G . Grisbrook , W . M . 771 ; W . H . Brigham , S . W ., 771 ; G . Folley , P . M . 771 ; J . Berry , S . W . 866 ; W . Johnson ,
J . . 86 5 ; J . Hiscock , J . G ., 865 ; Maughan S . D . 86 s ; K . Craven , 257 ; J . W . Lyon , 865 ; Large , 7 71 . LIVERPOOL . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — The installation of Bro . J . Ismay , W . M . elect of this lodge , which took place on Thursday , the
8 th inst , at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , was a most interesting meeting , and attended by a large and distinguished assembly of brethren . This was at once a well-earned compliment to the brother about to be entrusted with the reins of
Masonic government for the coming year , and an evidence of the vitality and continued high character of the Harmonic . The lodge was opened according to ancient and solemn form , between four and five o ' clock , by Bro . J . Beasley , W . M ., who was supported by the
following officers and brethren : —Bros . J . Mc Kune , P . M . ; J . Skeaf , P . M . ; J . Jones , P . M . ; T . Armstrong , P . M . ; G . Rigby Smith , S . W . ; J . Ismay , W . Laidlaw , P . M ., Treas . ; A . C . Moore , Sec . ; G . Fowler , S . D . ; W . Dwerryhouse , J . D .: W . H . Quirk , I . G . ; D . S . Davies ,
S . ; W . F . Naylor , O . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler . Dr . Kisch , J . Busfield , W . Lennie , Cain , Councellor D . Campbell , Dr . E . N . Sheldon , and amongst the visitors were Bros . J . J . Rose , W . M . 249 ; and Hargraves . After the transaction of some business of the usual routine character , including
the confirmation ot the minutes of the previous meeting , the chair of K . S . was taken by the installing Master , Bro . J . McKune , P . M ., a position which he has previousl y filled with great credit to himself and satisfaction to the lodge , who proceeded in a masterly manner
to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Ismay , presented by Bro . J . Beasley , I . P . M ., and Bro . J . Jones , P . M . After the W . M . had been impressively and effectively " chaired" in accordance with ancient usage , the following officers were subsequently appointed and invested for the
ensuing year : —tiros . A . C . Moore , S . W . ; G , Fowler , J . W . ; W . Laidlaw , Treas . ; W . Dwerryhouse , Sec ; W . H . Quirk , S . D . ; D . S , Davies , J . D . ; E . Evans , I . G ., J . A . Jones , S . Rev . J . R . Jenkins , Chaplain ; W . F . Naylor , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Mr . H . Simpson , a journalist of eminence , and very highly
esteemed amongst his companions in literatu-ie , having been balloted for and declared duly elected , was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , by the newly-installed W . M ., in an absolutely perfect and most impressive style , which elicited the admiration and approval of every one present , and augurs well for the
efficient working of the lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren then adjourned to the dining hall of the hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served in first-class style by Mr . Ludlow , the courteous and indefatigable manager . The
" Harmonic" is peculiarly and particularly strong in its musical talent , and therefore the harmony furnished during the evening was far above the average . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with the greatest enthusiasm .
SOOTH MOLTON . —Loyal Lodge of Industry ( No . 421 ) . The installation of W . M . and celebration of the festival of St . John the Evangelist took place at the Freemasons' Hall , South Molton , on Tuesday , the 6 th January . The lodge was opened in due form and with prayer
m the first degree , when the results of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . H . W . Higgins , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Sanders , to receive the benefit of installation . The newly installed Master ,
having been proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , viz . : —Bros . Snow , S . W . ; L . Richard , J . W . ; Ponsford , S . D . ; F . Day , J . D . ; G . Huxstable , I . G . ; S . A . Kingdon , Treasurer ; R . Paige , Secretary ; J . Biekell ,
jun ., Director of Ceremonies ; Rd . Kingdon , Tyler . The lodge was closed in due form with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to the Unicorn Hotel , where a banquet was served at Bro . Cole ' s , P . M ., P . G . P ., at 4 . 30 , in his usual
sumptous style . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal toasts were proposed ' and responded to . "The Queen and the Craft ;" " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ;" "The Most Worshipful G . M . the Marquess of Ripon ; " " The Prov . G . M . and Officers ; " " The
W . M . ; " "The LP . M . ; " "The Newly-elected Officers ; " " The Visitors" and the Tylers' toast . About 28 sat down , and a most agreeable evening was passed .
WIGTON . — St . yokns Lodge ( No . 327 ) . — On Monday , Dec . 29 ,, the anniversary of this lodge was celebrated . The lod ge was opened in due form at " high twelve , " by Bro . James Porter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., of the Wigton St . John ' s , and Lodge Concord , Preston , who , in
the unavoidable , absence of Dr . Shannon , W . M ., P . G . A . D . C ., officiated as W . M . of the . lodge , and also as the Installing Master , which impressive ceremony he went through in . his usual thoroughly finished and effective style . Bro . Bowman , S . W ., was the brother who had been
selected to fill the W . M . ' s chair for 1874 , 1 and Bro . Porter duly installed him as such . The new W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as under : —Bros . McMechan , S . W . ; W . H . Hoodless , J . W . ;
John Robinson , S . D . j T . Ross , J . D . ; C . Y . Wright , I . G . ; and Martin O . G . Bro . Richardson , Treasurer of the lodge for many years , was again elected the Treasurer for the ensuing year , and Bro . Lazonby was invested as Secretary . At about three o ' clock the brethren sat down to
the annual banquet , which is in the sixty-sixth held by the brethren of Wigton St . John ' s Lodge , when a repast was set out which reflected infinite credit on Mrs . Martin and Bro . Martin , the host and hostess of the Lion and Lamb
where the banquet was held . The chair was taken by Bro . Lemon , P . M ., and the vice-chair by Bro . McMechan , S . W . Supporting the chairman were Bro . Bowman , W . M ., and Bro . Shannon , P . M . Near to the
vice-chairman sat Bro . Porter , P . M ., and Bro . G . Carrick . Amongst the brethren present were : Bros . Halifax , P . M . ; Bewes , P . M . ; Gate , P . M . ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; Lazonby , Secretary ; W . Carrick , P . H . Taylor ,
P . M . ; Isaac Pattinson , J . Hall , John Robinson , S . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; and Martin , Tyler . On the removal of the cloth , the chairman proposed , " The Queen , " "The Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and "The Most
Worshipful the Grand Master of England , the Marquess of Ripon , and the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , " all of which were received with the usual loyal or Masonic honours . The Vice-Chairman proposed " The Ri ght Worship-