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Consecration Of The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Monmouthshire.
** .. u ' s Royal Hig hness the Prince of Wales , and Officers of frand Lodge of England . " He said he wished to couple ¦ ith the toast the name of one who was installed at Aber-V c on Wednesday as the chief of an adjoining province . MC alluded to Sir George Elliot . ( Cheers . ) They were 11 delig hted to hear that Sir George had so very successful a gathering , which they might accept as a pretty fair
ye that the right man had been selected , and he was ouite sure the province would prosper very much under his Mastership- ( Hear , hear . ) He congratulated Sir George 0 n his having taken the office , and he congratulated the nrovincc on having so popular and so able a Mason to rule over it . He hoped the two adjoining provinces would c 0 . operate with each other in furthering the best interests
of Masonry , which they all had so much at heart . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Sir George Elliot responded , and while seeking to impress Masons with the true value of Masonry , he hoped the provinces would go hand-in-hand harmoniously together , in furtherance of principles which were calculated w work so great an amount of gcod socially , morally , and religiously .
Bro . Major Gierke next proposed the toast of " The Most Worshipful the Grand Mark Master , the Earl of Limerick , and Officers of the Grand Lodge of England . " The speaker expressed sympathy with ths Earl of Limerick in reference to a recent affliction , and was quite sure he had the sympathy of the entire Order . Major Gierke enumerated six M . W . Grand Masters who had retired
from office , one of whom was present among them that night . He proposed the toast , coupling with it the name of Bro . Parkinson . Bro . J . C . Parkinson , in responding , said the Mark Degree would have good reason to congratulate itself in future upon the very happy selection that had been made that day , in placing Bro . Homfray there as the Right
Worship ful the Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masonry in Monmouthshire . ( Cheers . ) With regard to the Earl of Limerick , there could not possibly be a more estimable gentleman or a better Mason . Bro . Portal next proposed " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . L . A . Homfray , " in doing so he paid a tribute to the ability of
Bro . Homfray , in his Alasonic capacity , and felt sure from his great popularity that the proceedings of that day would be the starting point of a new era in Mark Masonry in Monmouthshire . He advised them , however , that numbers did not always mean success , and had no doubt , bearing that in mind , that , while doing their best to further the interests of Masonry , they would not forget to
weig h members before they counted them . He felt that the matter in this respect , in Monmouthshire , was in very able hands , and he augured exceptional success from their proceedings that day . The R . W . Prov . G . Master , in responding , said he thanked them very sincerely for the hearty manner in which his name had been received by them , and
for the kind words which had been spoken in his behalf . He also thanked them for the proud position in which they had that day placed him , and said he felt that the toast which they had just drank , and which had been so ably proposed by Bro . Portal , was not alone the expression of a wish with regard to his health , but was health and success to the province of Mark Master Masons which had
that day been constituted . He had his own doubt whether he was really the right man in the right place . At the same time he would do everything that lay in his power to promote the furtherance of Mark Masonry in the province over whi ^ h they had placed him . He had always maintained that no province of the same size could boast of a greater number
of more enthusiastic Masons than Monmouthshire , and he hoped that when Bro . Portal came into the district next lie would find double the number of Mark lodges that he had now found at this , his first visit . He would now propose another toast for their acceptance , that of " The Very Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . Colonel Charles Lyne , anel Officers of
Provincial G . M . M . M . Lodge . " ( Cheers . ) He could not but regard it as a great compliment that Colonel Lyne should have accepted the office of Deputy under him . He regarded it as an honour to the Provincial Grand Lodge that two of his principal officers—the Deputy Grand Master and the Senior Warden—should be the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master of Masonry in the
province . He felt that under such auspices the lodge must prosper . ( Hear , hear . ) He had found some difficulty in fixing upon officers , not that good Masons were too few , but that they were too many , and he scarcely knew how to decide between them . He had , however , adopted the system of seniority , and he hoped the brethren woulei give him credit for strict impartiality . ( Hear , hear . ) He might
also add that in future selections he should consult Masters of lodges as to the capacities and seniority of brethren , thereby , he hoped , getting the very best men for the vacant places . ( Hear , hear . ) He proposed the toast , coupling with it the name of IJro . Homfray Grand Senior Warden . Bro . Homfray , in responding , paid a very high tribute
fo the Masonic ability of Colonel Lyne , than whom , he said , he never sat under a better Master . With regard to himself , he felt it to be an honour to be selected by his brother to take office in the new Grand Lodge , and regarded it as a kindly and thoughtful act in being selected 'o fulfil the duties , which would , at all times , have his kest attention , with a view to the success of the lodge and
'he furtherance of the principles of the Order . The Right Worshipful Master next proposed " The Consecrating and Installing Master , the Most Worshiplul the Hev . G . It . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . of England , " anil com-TOented on the very able way in which the ceremonies ° f the day had been gone through . Bro . Portal responded , and hoped the new Provincial Grand Lodge would be attended with abundant success .
Consecration Of The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Monmouthshire.
The Senior G . Warden next proposed " The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the names of Bro . Davey and Bro . Major Gierke , both of whom responded . Bro . Davey proposed " The Lodges of the Province , " to which Bro . Davies responded . The toast of the " Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Parkinson , was responded to in a speech of
characteristic eloquence and vigour by Bro . Binckes , which , with the Tyler ' s toast , brought the proceedings to a close . It should be stated , in justice to the newly-installed Rig ht Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master , that the whole of the regalia and jewels of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge were a free gift , presented by him to the lodge , and that , s part of the lodge business , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to him for his valuable
present . In the evening a Grand Masonic Ball took place at the Kings Head Hotel .
Consecration Of A Mark Lodge At Burnley.
CONSECRATION OF A MARK LODGE AT BURNLEY .
As was briefly stated in last week ' s Freemason , the consecration of the Scarlett Lodgeof Mark Master Masons , No . 184 , took place with great eclat at the Mechanics ' Institute , Burnley , on Friday , the 6 th inst . There was a
large gathering of Mark Masons , to whom the interesting ceremonies of the afternoon appeared to give the greatest pleasure . It may be stated that the Scarlett Mark Lodge has been hohTing its meetings under a dispensation since towards the close of 1875 , but the formal consecration has not taken place until now , as the brethren were
anxious that the head of Mark Masonry in Lancashire ( Lord Skelmersdale ) , should perform the ceremony . They therefore waited until his lordship found it convenient to attend and redeem his promise , and , taking the opportunity afforded by the Easter Parliamentary recess , he was present to consecrate on the occasion named . Besides R . W .
Bro . the Rig ht Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M . M . M ., there were in attendance Bros . Lc Gendre Nicholas Starkie , P . G . W . and D . P . G . M . ; Robert Mc . D . Smith , P . G . J . W . ; Augustus A . Bagshaw , P . G . A . Chap . ; Jno . Chadwick , P . G . Sec . ; Jr . o . Bell , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thos . Hindle , P . P . G . S . O . ; Robert Butterworth , G . S . ; Thos . Hindle , P . P . G . J . O . ;
Robert Wade , 159 ; J oseph Wood , 65 , P . P . G . Sd . B . ( Freemason ); Richard Nelson , S . O . 14 ; Edward Heywooi , W . M . M . 159 ; Geo . Whiteley , 56 , Sec ; Jno . Watson , P . S . B . ; Christopher Furness , 159 ; VV . Barraclough , S . W . ; J . W . Kenyon , P . P . G . J . O . 123 , Bury , Ralph Fletcher , 123 ; Thos . West , = 6 ; Jno . Watson , P . P . S . B . ;
Thos . Oakden . P . G . M . O . ; [ no . Alcock , P . G . J . D . ; Thos . Horsfall , P . G . Org . ; Geei . A . O . Nicl , P . G . O . ; W . I-J . Prince , P . G . O . ; Wm . Roberts , P . P . G . S . D . ; Ed . Hartley , P . P . G . J . O . West Yorkshire ; Ed . JTiggle , J . W . 5 6 , S . D . 189 ; Jno . Greenwood , S . W . 14 ; Thos . Knowles , M . O . 14 ; VVm . Pilling , P . M . 3 6 ; Jas . Charnock , 14 ; J . Taylor , W . M . ; Tom Bradshaw , P . G . A . D . C . ; R . W . Waterson ,
P . G . P . His lordship consecrated the lodge with the usual formalities and ceremonies , assisted by prominent members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and at the close of this portion of the proceedings the following brethren were invested officers tor the ensuing year ¦ -
Bros . John Rawcliffe , W . M . ; H . Wadsworth , S . W . ; Tom Bradshaw , J . W . ; S . Alexander , M . O . -, R . W . Waterson , S . O . ; Jno . Bollard , J . O . ; Wm . Smith , Treas . ; B . Whitaker , Sec ; George C . Ogden , Reg . ; E . , Diggle , S . D . ; W . Morsden , J . U . ; Jas . Dent , I . G . The brethren subsequently banqueted under the presidency of the P . G . M . M . M .
Sad Accident To A Brother In Liverpool.
SAD ACCIDENT TO A BROTHER IN LIVERPOOL .
A large circle of Masonic brethren in and around Liverpool will learn with deep regret that death has suddenly taken away one who was universally esteemed and admired . On Friday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . Marmaduke George
Bateman , a Steward and Auditor of the Temple Lodge , No . 1094 , who was only 39 years of age , was inspecting a number of houses which he had erected in Bedfordstreet South , Liverpool . He and Mr . F . Bage , painter and plumber , ascended one of the buildings to inspect the work being done by his men . A plank used by one
of the workmen engaged in " pointing " the outside projected , and upon Bro . Bateman and Mr . Bage , who were heavy men , stepping upon the wood it gave way , precipitating both gentlemen to the ground , a distance of twelve feet . The injury to Mr . Bage was not so severe , but two of Bro . Bateman ' s ribs were broken , and after suffering
intense agony he died at his mother s residence , 5 , Berkley-street , on the following Monday . The plank was made of new wood , but it unfortunately gave way at a knot which had not been observed . An inquest was held on the body on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when the jury returned a verdict of accidental death . The sudden death
of the deceased , who was a master builder , was feelingly alluded to at the annual installation meeting of the Temple Lodge , and it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Mrs . Bateman under the distressing circumstances .
The remains of the deceased were interred in St . James ' s Cemetery , on Friday , the 13 th , when the following officers and brethren of the Temple Lodge v / ere present : Bros . R . C . Yelland , W . M . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . ; W . Healing , I . P . M . ; T . G . Winstanley , J . W . ; Joseph Wood , Treas . ( Freemason ) ; J . Tyson , S . ; A . Horspool , S . ; Dr . Speer ,
Sad Accident To A Brother In Liverpool.
Deacon , & c . The officiating clergyman was the Rev Eben . Cargill , incumbent of St . Philip ' s Church , Hardman . street .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The quarterly meeting of the subscribers to this institution was held on Saturday last at Freemasons' HaU . Bro . Lieut . Col . John Creaton , Vice Patron , vvas voted to the chair . As usual at these quarterly Courts on which the election is taken theie was a very large assemblage of the
brethren ; and on this occasion there were present among others , Bros . J . Wordsworth , P . Kirke , Geo . Jeffery , Pierce Egan , Henry Smith , S . Rawson , W . H . Tomlinson , Thomas Hill , Raynham W , Stewart , Thos . Massa , T . Prideaux Saunders , Hy . Potter , R . B . Webster , Wm . Stephens , Ovules Lacey , J . J . Berry , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , 0 . F . Matier , A . H . Tattershall , G . Bolton ,
Hyde Pullen , Griffiths Smith , J . Tyerman , H . Browse , H . A . Dubois , E . Letchworth , F . Pendered , W . H . Spaull , J . G . Stevens , Geo . Kenning , F , I . Pownall , Fredk . Adlard , J . Bodenham , J . Smith , Leopold F . Ruf , Col . H . S . Burney , J . S . Hine , J . Perry , J . A . Birch , Thos . W . White , John Symonds , E . H . Finney , A . F . A . Woodford , H . C . Burt , T . Cubitt , Jesse Turner , H . Hacker , f . I . Sabine ,
H . G . Warren , W . H . Radley , F . W . H . Ramsey , M . O ., W . F . C Moutrie , Peter De L . Long , H . Cowland , F . B . Davage , and R . Wentworth Little ( Secretary ) . After the minutes had been read by Bro . Little , Bro . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; proposed the re-election of Bro . Samuel Tomkins , G . T ., as Treasurer of the Institution .
Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., seconded tne motion , which was then put to the meeting , and carried unannimously . The following brethren were elected the General Committee tor the year -. —Bros . H . Browse , jun ., Cargill , Corbin , Dodd , Gossett , Law , H . Massey ( Frctmezsoii ) , Moore , Peacock , W . Spencer , Jesse Turner , and I . W . Berrie .
'I he undermentioned brethren were elected the Scrutineers of votes for the election : —Bros . A . H . Tattershall , R . B . Webster , S . Rawson , Jardine , J . J . Berry , R . W . Stewart , Cullen , Matiere , Ramsay , Constable and Tyerman . Bro . H . G . Warren , P . G . S ., then rose to propose the following motion , of which he had given notice : — " That , having regard to the increased income of the
Institution and the altered position of the Secretary and Collector , it is expedient that Rules 74 and 75 shall be so amended as to provide that the Secretary shall give security for £ 1000 , the Secretary ' s Chief Clerk £ 500 , and any other Clerks £ 250 each . Such security to be provided through an approved Guarantee Society , and the premiums paid by this Institution , so as not to be a burthen on the officials . "
In bringing the motion before the notice of the meeting Bro . Warren said he was induced to do so for the reason mentioned in the motion , the altered position in which the institution stood at the present time compared with what it was when the law was made fixing the securities of the Secretary and Collector . At the time when the securities were fixed at £ 300 and £ 200 , the whole of the income
of the institution did not exceed £ 3000 a year . He thought he was within the mark when he said that the income of the institution was now £ 14 , 000 or £ 15 , 000 . Therefore when the brethren found , according to the rules , that the Secretary was required to find security for £ 300 , and the Collector for £ 200 , together only £ 500 , they would see that the proportion that the security bore
towards the income was small when compared with the proportion it bore to the income at the last time it was fixed ; for whereas it then was at the rate of one-sixth of the income it was now about one-forty-seventh . The brethren would probably see therefore that it was proper that the amount of the securities should be increased . How . it was to be obtained was a matter of indifference
to him . By his resolution he proposed that it should be a guarantee society , for the reason that this plan was generally adopted by the government and all commercial offices of any consideration . He had proposed also that the premium should be paid by the institution , because after the salary of the Secretary had been fixed he did not wish that it should be taxed by the deduction of a
premium for security . Under the circumstances that they had now only one person filling the two offices of Secretary and Collector , and that he was only giving the security which the Secretary gave when Secretary only , and when that Secretary's salary was only a third or a half of what it was now , he ( Bro . Warren ) had thought it right to bring this motion before the court .
'Pile Chairman asked whether any brother seconded Bro . Warren's motion . After waiting some little time , as no one spoke , he added that there being no seconder the motion fell to the ground . Bro . Warren said that if the brethren were content with so small a security as £ 300 , he had nothing to do but submit to their opinion .
Bro . John Symonds , P . G . D ., said Bro . Warren was wrong in saying that the security was only £ 300 . The Secretary being the Collector as well as Secretary gave security for both offices—the £ 300 and the £ 200 . Bro . Warren begged to be allowed to sav that he
mentioned in his opening address that the security required by the law was £ 500 , but at present , in consquence of the alteration made by doing away with a separate Collector they had now security for £ 300 only . Bro . John Symonds said that this was a matter for the consideration of the committee .
1 he next business on the paper was the consideration of Bro . Dr . Ramsay ' s motion . "That the proposition of Bro . Warren , as to the Guarantees , be referred to a Select Committee composed of
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Consecration Of The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Monmouthshire.
** .. u ' s Royal Hig hness the Prince of Wales , and Officers of frand Lodge of England . " He said he wished to couple ¦ ith the toast the name of one who was installed at Aber-V c on Wednesday as the chief of an adjoining province . MC alluded to Sir George Elliot . ( Cheers . ) They were 11 delig hted to hear that Sir George had so very successful a gathering , which they might accept as a pretty fair
ye that the right man had been selected , and he was ouite sure the province would prosper very much under his Mastership- ( Hear , hear . ) He congratulated Sir George 0 n his having taken the office , and he congratulated the nrovincc on having so popular and so able a Mason to rule over it . He hoped the two adjoining provinces would c 0 . operate with each other in furthering the best interests
of Masonry , which they all had so much at heart . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Sir George Elliot responded , and while seeking to impress Masons with the true value of Masonry , he hoped the provinces would go hand-in-hand harmoniously together , in furtherance of principles which were calculated w work so great an amount of gcod socially , morally , and religiously .
Bro . Major Gierke next proposed the toast of " The Most Worshipful the Grand Mark Master , the Earl of Limerick , and Officers of the Grand Lodge of England . " The speaker expressed sympathy with ths Earl of Limerick in reference to a recent affliction , and was quite sure he had the sympathy of the entire Order . Major Gierke enumerated six M . W . Grand Masters who had retired
from office , one of whom was present among them that night . He proposed the toast , coupling with it the name of Bro . Parkinson . Bro . J . C . Parkinson , in responding , said the Mark Degree would have good reason to congratulate itself in future upon the very happy selection that had been made that day , in placing Bro . Homfray there as the Right
Worship ful the Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masonry in Monmouthshire . ( Cheers . ) With regard to the Earl of Limerick , there could not possibly be a more estimable gentleman or a better Mason . Bro . Portal next proposed " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . L . A . Homfray , " in doing so he paid a tribute to the ability of
Bro . Homfray , in his Alasonic capacity , and felt sure from his great popularity that the proceedings of that day would be the starting point of a new era in Mark Masonry in Monmouthshire . He advised them , however , that numbers did not always mean success , and had no doubt , bearing that in mind , that , while doing their best to further the interests of Masonry , they would not forget to
weig h members before they counted them . He felt that the matter in this respect , in Monmouthshire , was in very able hands , and he augured exceptional success from their proceedings that day . The R . W . Prov . G . Master , in responding , said he thanked them very sincerely for the hearty manner in which his name had been received by them , and
for the kind words which had been spoken in his behalf . He also thanked them for the proud position in which they had that day placed him , and said he felt that the toast which they had just drank , and which had been so ably proposed by Bro . Portal , was not alone the expression of a wish with regard to his health , but was health and success to the province of Mark Master Masons which had
that day been constituted . He had his own doubt whether he was really the right man in the right place . At the same time he would do everything that lay in his power to promote the furtherance of Mark Masonry in the province over whi ^ h they had placed him . He had always maintained that no province of the same size could boast of a greater number
of more enthusiastic Masons than Monmouthshire , and he hoped that when Bro . Portal came into the district next lie would find double the number of Mark lodges that he had now found at this , his first visit . He would now propose another toast for their acceptance , that of " The Very Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . Colonel Charles Lyne , anel Officers of
Provincial G . M . M . M . Lodge . " ( Cheers . ) He could not but regard it as a great compliment that Colonel Lyne should have accepted the office of Deputy under him . He regarded it as an honour to the Provincial Grand Lodge that two of his principal officers—the Deputy Grand Master and the Senior Warden—should be the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master of Masonry in the
province . He felt that under such auspices the lodge must prosper . ( Hear , hear . ) He had found some difficulty in fixing upon officers , not that good Masons were too few , but that they were too many , and he scarcely knew how to decide between them . He had , however , adopted the system of seniority , and he hoped the brethren woulei give him credit for strict impartiality . ( Hear , hear . ) He might
also add that in future selections he should consult Masters of lodges as to the capacities and seniority of brethren , thereby , he hoped , getting the very best men for the vacant places . ( Hear , hear . ) He proposed the toast , coupling with it the name of IJro . Homfray Grand Senior Warden . Bro . Homfray , in responding , paid a very high tribute
fo the Masonic ability of Colonel Lyne , than whom , he said , he never sat under a better Master . With regard to himself , he felt it to be an honour to be selected by his brother to take office in the new Grand Lodge , and regarded it as a kindly and thoughtful act in being selected 'o fulfil the duties , which would , at all times , have his kest attention , with a view to the success of the lodge and
'he furtherance of the principles of the Order . The Right Worshipful Master next proposed " The Consecrating and Installing Master , the Most Worshiplul the Hev . G . It . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . of England , " anil com-TOented on the very able way in which the ceremonies ° f the day had been gone through . Bro . Portal responded , and hoped the new Provincial Grand Lodge would be attended with abundant success .
Consecration Of The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Monmouthshire.
The Senior G . Warden next proposed " The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the names of Bro . Davey and Bro . Major Gierke , both of whom responded . Bro . Davey proposed " The Lodges of the Province , " to which Bro . Davies responded . The toast of the " Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Parkinson , was responded to in a speech of
characteristic eloquence and vigour by Bro . Binckes , which , with the Tyler ' s toast , brought the proceedings to a close . It should be stated , in justice to the newly-installed Rig ht Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master , that the whole of the regalia and jewels of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge were a free gift , presented by him to the lodge , and that , s part of the lodge business , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to him for his valuable
present . In the evening a Grand Masonic Ball took place at the Kings Head Hotel .
Consecration Of A Mark Lodge At Burnley.
CONSECRATION OF A MARK LODGE AT BURNLEY .
As was briefly stated in last week ' s Freemason , the consecration of the Scarlett Lodgeof Mark Master Masons , No . 184 , took place with great eclat at the Mechanics ' Institute , Burnley , on Friday , the 6 th inst . There was a
large gathering of Mark Masons , to whom the interesting ceremonies of the afternoon appeared to give the greatest pleasure . It may be stated that the Scarlett Mark Lodge has been hohTing its meetings under a dispensation since towards the close of 1875 , but the formal consecration has not taken place until now , as the brethren were
anxious that the head of Mark Masonry in Lancashire ( Lord Skelmersdale ) , should perform the ceremony . They therefore waited until his lordship found it convenient to attend and redeem his promise , and , taking the opportunity afforded by the Easter Parliamentary recess , he was present to consecrate on the occasion named . Besides R . W .
Bro . the Rig ht Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M . M . M ., there were in attendance Bros . Lc Gendre Nicholas Starkie , P . G . W . and D . P . G . M . ; Robert Mc . D . Smith , P . G . J . W . ; Augustus A . Bagshaw , P . G . A . Chap . ; Jno . Chadwick , P . G . Sec . ; Jr . o . Bell , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thos . Hindle , P . P . G . S . O . ; Robert Butterworth , G . S . ; Thos . Hindle , P . P . G . J . O . ;
Robert Wade , 159 ; J oseph Wood , 65 , P . P . G . Sd . B . ( Freemason ); Richard Nelson , S . O . 14 ; Edward Heywooi , W . M . M . 159 ; Geo . Whiteley , 56 , Sec ; Jno . Watson , P . S . B . ; Christopher Furness , 159 ; VV . Barraclough , S . W . ; J . W . Kenyon , P . P . G . J . O . 123 , Bury , Ralph Fletcher , 123 ; Thos . West , = 6 ; Jno . Watson , P . P . S . B . ;
Thos . Oakden . P . G . M . O . ; [ no . Alcock , P . G . J . D . ; Thos . Horsfall , P . G . Org . ; Geei . A . O . Nicl , P . G . O . ; W . I-J . Prince , P . G . O . ; Wm . Roberts , P . P . G . S . D . ; Ed . Hartley , P . P . G . J . O . West Yorkshire ; Ed . JTiggle , J . W . 5 6 , S . D . 189 ; Jno . Greenwood , S . W . 14 ; Thos . Knowles , M . O . 14 ; VVm . Pilling , P . M . 3 6 ; Jas . Charnock , 14 ; J . Taylor , W . M . ; Tom Bradshaw , P . G . A . D . C . ; R . W . Waterson ,
P . G . P . His lordship consecrated the lodge with the usual formalities and ceremonies , assisted by prominent members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and at the close of this portion of the proceedings the following brethren were invested officers tor the ensuing year ¦ -
Bros . John Rawcliffe , W . M . ; H . Wadsworth , S . W . ; Tom Bradshaw , J . W . ; S . Alexander , M . O . -, R . W . Waterson , S . O . ; Jno . Bollard , J . O . ; Wm . Smith , Treas . ; B . Whitaker , Sec ; George C . Ogden , Reg . ; E . , Diggle , S . D . ; W . Morsden , J . U . ; Jas . Dent , I . G . The brethren subsequently banqueted under the presidency of the P . G . M . M . M .
Sad Accident To A Brother In Liverpool.
SAD ACCIDENT TO A BROTHER IN LIVERPOOL .
A large circle of Masonic brethren in and around Liverpool will learn with deep regret that death has suddenly taken away one who was universally esteemed and admired . On Friday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . Marmaduke George
Bateman , a Steward and Auditor of the Temple Lodge , No . 1094 , who was only 39 years of age , was inspecting a number of houses which he had erected in Bedfordstreet South , Liverpool . He and Mr . F . Bage , painter and plumber , ascended one of the buildings to inspect the work being done by his men . A plank used by one
of the workmen engaged in " pointing " the outside projected , and upon Bro . Bateman and Mr . Bage , who were heavy men , stepping upon the wood it gave way , precipitating both gentlemen to the ground , a distance of twelve feet . The injury to Mr . Bage was not so severe , but two of Bro . Bateman ' s ribs were broken , and after suffering
intense agony he died at his mother s residence , 5 , Berkley-street , on the following Monday . The plank was made of new wood , but it unfortunately gave way at a knot which had not been observed . An inquest was held on the body on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when the jury returned a verdict of accidental death . The sudden death
of the deceased , who was a master builder , was feelingly alluded to at the annual installation meeting of the Temple Lodge , and it was resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent to Mrs . Bateman under the distressing circumstances .
The remains of the deceased were interred in St . James ' s Cemetery , on Friday , the 13 th , when the following officers and brethren of the Temple Lodge v / ere present : Bros . R . C . Yelland , W . M . ; R . R . Martin , P . M . ; W . Healing , I . P . M . ; T . G . Winstanley , J . W . ; Joseph Wood , Treas . ( Freemason ) ; J . Tyson , S . ; A . Horspool , S . ; Dr . Speer ,
Sad Accident To A Brother In Liverpool.
Deacon , & c . The officiating clergyman was the Rev Eben . Cargill , incumbent of St . Philip ' s Church , Hardman . street .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The quarterly meeting of the subscribers to this institution was held on Saturday last at Freemasons' HaU . Bro . Lieut . Col . John Creaton , Vice Patron , vvas voted to the chair . As usual at these quarterly Courts on which the election is taken theie was a very large assemblage of the
brethren ; and on this occasion there were present among others , Bros . J . Wordsworth , P . Kirke , Geo . Jeffery , Pierce Egan , Henry Smith , S . Rawson , W . H . Tomlinson , Thomas Hill , Raynham W , Stewart , Thos . Massa , T . Prideaux Saunders , Hy . Potter , R . B . Webster , Wm . Stephens , Ovules Lacey , J . J . Berry , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , 0 . F . Matier , A . H . Tattershall , G . Bolton ,
Hyde Pullen , Griffiths Smith , J . Tyerman , H . Browse , H . A . Dubois , E . Letchworth , F . Pendered , W . H . Spaull , J . G . Stevens , Geo . Kenning , F , I . Pownall , Fredk . Adlard , J . Bodenham , J . Smith , Leopold F . Ruf , Col . H . S . Burney , J . S . Hine , J . Perry , J . A . Birch , Thos . W . White , John Symonds , E . H . Finney , A . F . A . Woodford , H . C . Burt , T . Cubitt , Jesse Turner , H . Hacker , f . I . Sabine ,
H . G . Warren , W . H . Radley , F . W . H . Ramsey , M . O ., W . F . C Moutrie , Peter De L . Long , H . Cowland , F . B . Davage , and R . Wentworth Little ( Secretary ) . After the minutes had been read by Bro . Little , Bro . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; proposed the re-election of Bro . Samuel Tomkins , G . T ., as Treasurer of the Institution .
Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., seconded tne motion , which was then put to the meeting , and carried unannimously . The following brethren were elected the General Committee tor the year -. —Bros . H . Browse , jun ., Cargill , Corbin , Dodd , Gossett , Law , H . Massey ( Frctmezsoii ) , Moore , Peacock , W . Spencer , Jesse Turner , and I . W . Berrie .
'I he undermentioned brethren were elected the Scrutineers of votes for the election : —Bros . A . H . Tattershall , R . B . Webster , S . Rawson , Jardine , J . J . Berry , R . W . Stewart , Cullen , Matiere , Ramsay , Constable and Tyerman . Bro . H . G . Warren , P . G . S ., then rose to propose the following motion , of which he had given notice : — " That , having regard to the increased income of the
Institution and the altered position of the Secretary and Collector , it is expedient that Rules 74 and 75 shall be so amended as to provide that the Secretary shall give security for £ 1000 , the Secretary ' s Chief Clerk £ 500 , and any other Clerks £ 250 each . Such security to be provided through an approved Guarantee Society , and the premiums paid by this Institution , so as not to be a burthen on the officials . "
In bringing the motion before the notice of the meeting Bro . Warren said he was induced to do so for the reason mentioned in the motion , the altered position in which the institution stood at the present time compared with what it was when the law was made fixing the securities of the Secretary and Collector . At the time when the securities were fixed at £ 300 and £ 200 , the whole of the income
of the institution did not exceed £ 3000 a year . He thought he was within the mark when he said that the income of the institution was now £ 14 , 000 or £ 15 , 000 . Therefore when the brethren found , according to the rules , that the Secretary was required to find security for £ 300 , and the Collector for £ 200 , together only £ 500 , they would see that the proportion that the security bore
towards the income was small when compared with the proportion it bore to the income at the last time it was fixed ; for whereas it then was at the rate of one-sixth of the income it was now about one-forty-seventh . The brethren would probably see therefore that it was proper that the amount of the securities should be increased . How . it was to be obtained was a matter of indifference
to him . By his resolution he proposed that it should be a guarantee society , for the reason that this plan was generally adopted by the government and all commercial offices of any consideration . He had proposed also that the premium should be paid by the institution , because after the salary of the Secretary had been fixed he did not wish that it should be taxed by the deduction of a
premium for security . Under the circumstances that they had now only one person filling the two offices of Secretary and Collector , and that he was only giving the security which the Secretary gave when Secretary only , and when that Secretary's salary was only a third or a half of what it was now , he ( Bro . Warren ) had thought it right to bring this motion before the court .
'Pile Chairman asked whether any brother seconded Bro . Warren's motion . After waiting some little time , as no one spoke , he added that there being no seconder the motion fell to the ground . Bro . Warren said that if the brethren were content with so small a security as £ 300 , he had nothing to do but submit to their opinion .
Bro . John Symonds , P . G . D ., said Bro . Warren was wrong in saying that the security was only £ 300 . The Secretary being the Collector as well as Secretary gave security for both offices—the £ 300 and the £ 200 . Bro . Warren begged to be allowed to sav that he
mentioned in his opening address that the security required by the law was £ 500 , but at present , in consquence of the alteration made by doing away with a separate Collector they had now security for £ 300 only . Bro . John Symonds said that this was a matter for the consideration of the committee .
1 he next business on the paper was the consideration of Bro . Dr . Ramsay ' s motion . "That the proposition of Bro . Warren , as to the Guarantees , be referred to a Select Committee composed of