Consecration Of The Hollingworth Lodge, No. 2702.

Fox , all of 277 ; Orlando L . Kenworthy , 2341 ; Jas . Hy . Walker , 361 ; Jno . C . Hamer , 2701 ; J . Dronsfield , 1 S 6 S ; Joseph Jackson , 234 ; R . H . Baxter , 2320 ; and Jas . H . Farrar , 121 S . The following brethren , who are the founders of the new lodge , were present : Bros . Jno . W . Mellor , P . M . 854 ; H . L . Hollingworth , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., Abm . Clegg , P . P . S . G . W ., Rev . Jno . Alker , Chap ., KJwd . A . Isaac Procter , P . M ., Wm , Dodd , J . C . Varley , P . M ., and James Prestwich , all of 277 .

The lodge having been opened in the three Degrees , the PROV . GRAND MASTER briefly addressed the brethren as to the motive of the meeting , and after the reading of the warrant and the approval of ths ollicers named therein had been given , The Prov . G . Chap ., Bro . the Rev . J . A . LATHOM , delivered an oration . They were , he said , particularly reminded on occasions such as that tf the

far-reaching objects for which the Masonic art existed . They were assembled there to consecrate a new lodge and to witness the formation of another local agent for the promulgation of the noble principles of the Order . Even then , as they looked with hope and certainty to the vision of a successful life of the new lodge , they saw clearer those principles presented to them when they were taught their first lesson in Freemasonry . They then learned that Masonry was a beautiful system of morality veiled in

allegory . Masonry was formed on the noblest principles of brotherly love and truth . Those principles they found as they went further formed the true centre and basis upon which all human wisdom and strength of character were to be erected . Continuing , he said the three great tenets of their profession were the practice of brotherly love , relief , and truth , and in conclusion prayed that the Divine Master of the Grand Lodge above might always guide and direct them .

The ceremony was then proceeded with in accordance with ancient custom , the Prov . Grand Master constituting the lodge in due form .

The musical portion of the ceremony , together with the anthems , " Behold how good " and " Glory to God on hig h , " were given most impressively by Bros . O . L . Kenworthy , F . Burton , W . H . Kershaw , and J . Clafton , P . P . G . O . The installation of the W . M . of the new lodge was then proceeded with , Bro . J . W . Mellor being installed into the ancient chair of K . S . by Bro . H .

L . Hollingworth , P . P . G . T ., assisted by Bros , the Rev . J . O . Jelly , P . P . G . Chap ., and J . C . Varley , P . M . 277 . Bro . I . Prockter was elected Treas ., and Bro . C . Green , Tyler . The W . M . invested Ihe following as his officers for the first year : Bros . James Prestwich , S . W . ; H . L . Hollingworth , J . W ., - J . C . Varley , Sec . ; W . Dodd , S . D . ; E . A . Mayall , J D . ; and the Rev . J . Alker , I . G .

A handsome banner was presented to the new lodge by Mrs . II . I .. Hollingworth , and several other gifts were announced . The Prov . G . Oflicers and visiting brethren then sat down to a banquet on the invitation of the founders . Bro . J . W . Mellor , W . M ., occupied the chair , and later proposed " The Queen " and " The Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England . " ""

Bro . A . CLEGG proposed " The Earl of Lathom , Pro G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bro . H . L . HOLLINGWORTH , in proposing " The R . W . Prov . G . Master of East Lancashire , Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , " said Bro . Starkie had ruled over the province 28 years , and during that long reign the number of lodges had increased from 74 10113 . That was due to some extent to the increase of the population , but to a larger extent to their having

at the head of the province a brother whose zeal for the Order and interest for its good conduct and government could not be equalled . He emphasised the Prov . Grand Master ' s constant advice to exercise the greatest caution in lhe selection of only suitable candidates , and that it was more necessary to have an increase in quality than in numbers .

Bro . J . C . VARI . EV proposed "The W . D . P . G . M . of East Lancashire , Bro . C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . J . Birton , Prov . J . G . W . ; G . L . Vaughan , Prov . G . Reg . ; and J . Snape , Prov . J . G . D . In responding , Bro . BARTON advocated the adoption of the Emulation system of working . Bros . VAUGHAN and SNAPI : also responded . Bro . CHEETHAM proposed ' * The W . M . of the Hollingworth Lodge , " and remarked that if the lodge was conducted in a manner in keeping wilh the honoured Mason whose name it bore , they would never have cause to regret calling it after Bro . Hollingworth .

The W . M ., in responding , said his acceptance of the chair was conditional on the lodge being named after Bro . Hollingworth . Nothing would be wanting on his part to make the new lodge a success . The VV . M . proposed "Thc Ofiicers of the Hollingworth Lodge , " lo which Bro . Rev . J . ALKER , I . G ., responded . Bro . HoLi . iNcnvOKTH proposed "The ViJting Brethren . "

Bros . Rev . J . O . J ELLY , J . E . WHITEHEAD , VV . M . 277 ; W . H . HARRELL , W . M . 2341 ; SAM BOOTH , W . M . 337 ; W . H . KERSHAW , P . M . 2 fifi ; and T . B . Wood , W . M . 4 67 , responded . Bro . Rev . J . O . J ELLY proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and Bro . C . GREEN gave the Tyler ' s toast .

An excellent progranme of music was rendered by Bros . O . L . Kenwoith , F . Burton VV . H . Kershaw , and J . Clafton , P . P . G . O ., logether with B : o . J . Dronsfield , who also contributed several recitations in dialect in his own inimitable st * Jc .

Masonic Service.

MASONIC SERVICE .

A Masonic service , under the auspices of the Pengc Lodge , No . 1815 , was held in the New Church , WaMegrave-road , Anerley , S . E ., on the 15 th instant , when a sermon was preached by Bro . thc Rev . John Robbins , Chaplain of the lod ge , from the text , Psalms c . 48 , verses 12 to 14 . Attention was well directed to the antiquity of the Craft and the munificence of its Charitable Institutions . The

elfcrtory was taken on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The lessons—II . Cliron . 7 and Psalm 24—wire read by liro . K . Jackson , P . M . The hymns selected were " O , worship the Kin ;; , " " Guide 111 c , O Thou Great Jehovah , " and" Lead , kindly li ght . '' The choir , a contingent from the Norma ! College for the Blind , sang the anthems— " Hear my prayei " and " O for the wings of a dove "—the solos being most effective .

Masonic Service.

It being the first service of the kind held in the neighbourhood , despite the threatening aspect of the weather , it drew together a large congregation , the church being filled to its utmost capacity . The brethren , in white gloves , clothed with the various coloured aprons and insignia of the several Degrees , decorated with their jewels , & c , presented a somewhat novel and striking appearance .

The officers-and members present included Bros . Albert E . Pridmore , W . M . ; Budd , Treas . ; Crowe , Sec . ; G . T . Crockford , S . W . ; W . Peskett , J . W . ; W . Atkinson , S . D . ; C . G . [ ones , J . D . ; W . Edge , I . G . ; H . Leney , P . M . ; Baker , P . M . ; Dibble , P . M . ; D . Parsons , J . S . Hamp , J . M . Thody , F . K . Clarke , J . Ellis , E . L . Hall , F . Godden , C . R . Hall , and E . Lewis Partridge .

The visiting brethren included Bros . E . E . Vinen , P . G . O . Middx . ; E . Croft-Wise , W . M ., and C . Neavington , P . M ., of 619 ; J . Pike , C . T . Baier , J . Wright , VV . Overbury , and E . H . Wheeler , of 1586 ; T . P . Warwick , J . W . 145 ; A . B . Clayton , J . D ., and A . Wilson , 16 S 6 ; P . Joslin and Johns , 452 ; A . H . Hawes and W . Jones , 720 ; R . H . Grey , 1977 ; W . G . Harrison and H . Wheeler , 1986 ; F . j . Ritson , W . Jones , J . W ., and Oscar Jones , 2266 ; Rooks , P . M . 879 ; T . J . Perrett , 2202 ; G . Mathew , 2246 ; W . Fountain , 1178 ; and W . E . Davis , 1194 .

General Committee Of Grand Lodge And Board Of Benevolence.

GENERAL COMMITTEE OF GRAND LODGE AND BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The quarterly meeting of the General Committee of Grand Lodge and the monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence were held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . J . H . Matthews , President of the Board of Benevolence ; Bro . D . D . Mercer , Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President , occupied the three chairs . Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Bro . W . Lake , Asst . G . Sec . ; Bro . W . Dodd , Bro . G . S . Recknell , and Bro . H . Sadler , G . Tyler , represented the Grand Secretary ' s department . There was a large attendance of brethren .

The agenda paper for next Grand Lodge was submitted to the Board of Masters , and the names of candidates for the Board of General Purposes for election at that meeting were given in , and of Scrutineers for the porch and of Scrutineers for the election were proposed and carried . At the Board of Benevolence the brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made at the April meeting to the amount of ^ 200 .

The new list contained the names of 45 candidates for relief , who were qualified through lodges in the London District , and in Birkenhead , Newcastleupon-Tyne , Derby , Cambridge , Devonport ( N . Z . ) , Louth , Worthington , Northwich , Stockton , Bristol , Maidenhead , Plymouth , Lancaster , Taunton , Lostwithiel , Brixham , Blackpool , Bangalore , Newfoundland , Bermuda , Hong Kong ,

Linslade , Harborne , Lowestoft , Ipswich , Oxford , and Nelson , N . Z . The total amount voted was . £ 1155 , and 40 cases were thus relieved . One petitioner had died since the petition was perfected , and four cases were deferred . One ^ petitioner was recommended to Grand Lodge for ^ 75 and five petitioners for , £ 50 each . Six were recommended for the Grand Master ' s approval for £ 40 each , and 10 for , 630 each . Twelve received , £ 20 each , four ^ 10 each , and two £$ each .

Masonic Conversazione At Bournemouth.

MASONIC CONVERSAZIONE AT BOURNEMOUTH .

The second annual conversazione in connection with Lodge Horsa , No . 220 S , was held on Monday evening , the 9 th inst ,, at the Masonic Hall , St . Michael's Rise , and was an unqualified success . The brethren were invited to introduce ladies , and this they did , with the result that there was a large number of the wives , sisters , and lady friends of Masons present . The hall was very prettily and artistically decorated by Bros . J . H . Williams , H . B . Harvey , and C . H .

Ratsch , who also with Bro . W . Hogg lent various articles of vertu and bric-abrac , special furniture , shrubs , flowers , Ac . The brethren were all attired in Craft regalia , and thc light blue assimilating with the many tints of the ladies' dresses created a very pretty effect among the artistic , not to say picturesque surroundings . Bro . G . E . Bridge , the W . M . of the lodge , and Mrs . Bridge , received the company from seven to half-past , and a little later Bro . BRIDGE , addressing the

company , and more particularly the ladies , extended to all a hearty welcome . As far as the ladies were concerned he was exceptionally glad to see so many present , for it showed that they took some interest in the great Order to which their male relatives and friends belonged . They were entitled to thanks for the unselfishness they displayed in allowing their husbands and brothers to leave their homes to

attend lodge , and to carry out the important duties devolving upon them as Freemasons . Without for a moment disclosing any of the secrets of the Order he might say that its principles and tenets were such as to entitle it to the most profound respect from all right thinking persons , and was based , upon the highest laws of philanthropy and benevolence .

A musical programme was gone through , under the direction of Bro . H . Holloway , Mus . Bac . Oxon , assisted by Madame Newling , Miss Marion Dyke , Bro . A . T . George , Mr . Seymour Burton , Bro . Adam Robertson , Mr . A . Browne , and Bro . G . E . Bridge , and was interspersed with a demonstration of the wonders of the induction coil , vacuum tubes , and Rontgen rays apparatus , by Bro . Niel Macgillycuddy , M . R . C . P ., and the exhibition of a number of microscopical

wonders lent by Bro . J . II . Williams and Mr . George Pearce . Light refreshments were served during the evening . The company separated about 11 o ' clock , each lady receiving on leaving the hall a dainty box of chocolates , tied with Masonic blue ribbon bearing the Horsa seal .

The following breihren acted as Stewards for the evening , and to their arrangements and their assiduity in attending to the comfort of the guests much of the success of the conversazione is due : Bros . J . J . Brazier , P . P . S . G . D . ; C . Pearce , P . M . ; II . Youngman , P . M . ; II . W . G . Knight , H . B . Harvey , J . E . Marsden , G . W . Powell , II . T . Pottle , J . H . Williams , T . Cox , H . W . Francis , F . J . Evans-Vaughan , and W . Hankinson .

H . R . H . nil' : PKINCIC OK WALES honoured Sir Herbert and Lady Naylor-Leyland with his company at dinner on Friday , thc 13 th inst ., at Hyde Park House . There were present to meet his Kojal Highness the Russian Ambassador , thc Austro-Hungarian Ambassador , the United States Ambassador and Mrs . Hay , liro . the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough , the Duchess ol Manchester , Marquis and Marquise

d'Hautpoul , Kul and Countess of Essex , Earl and Countess Spencer , Urn . Lord and Lady Algernon Lennox , Sir Edgar and Lady Helen Vincent , Hro . Lord William Beresford , (' apt . anil Lady Sarah Wilson , Hon . Humphry and Lady Feadoiowna Sturt , Lord and Lady Lmgan , Lady Eos-more , Lord and Lady Brougham and Vaux , Hon . George and Mrs . Keppel , Sir I'd ward and Lady Sassoon , Bro . Alfred de Rothschild , Bro . Christopher Sykes , and Bro Capt . Holford . Lady Naylor-Leyland gave a small dancs afterward ' ,