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any officer . —Bro . F . M . J . Clarke , the oldest P . M ., returned thanks in very suitable terms , hoping often to meet the brethren , although at his advanced age he could scarcely expect to spend many more St . John's with them . —Bro . P . M , S . B . King , proposed the health of the S . D ., J . D ., and I . G ., and trusted the working of their respective offices would be fully carried out . —
Bro . P . M . Richmond proposed the healths of the Secretary and Treasurer , Bros . Barber and Clarke , and congratulated the lodge upon possessing two such indefatigable brethren , the one to take care of their cash , and the other their records . —Bros . Prentice , S D ., Lewis , J . D ., and Skinner , I . G ., returned thanks , and promised ready and willing assistance to the W . M . —Bro . Barber returned
thanks , stating that he had been honoured with the office of Secretary ten years , and also on behalf of the worthy Treasurer , who had held the office he did not know how long —Bro . P . M . Westgate proposed the only two brothers who were not now in office , and trusted that before seven years had elapsed to see both of them P . M . 's . —Bros . Talbot and Flory returned thanks , and hoped to fulfil the
expectations held out by Bro . Westgate . —Bro . P . M . Turner proposed the health of P . M . Westgate as M . C ., congratulating the lodge on having a brother who was at all times willing to undertake any office when requested . ( Drank most heartily )—Bro . P . M . Westgate responded in a very neat and appropriate speech . —Bro . W . Flory proposed the health of the host , Bro . C . W . Godball and Mrs . Godball , in most happy and felicitous terms , and
thanks for the handsome banquet as well as the kindly feeling always exhibited towards the brethren of St . Luke ' s . —Bro . C . W . Godball returned thanks on behalf of himself and Mrs . Godball , and would take no credit to himself , but give praise to whom it was due , Mrs . Godball . It being now nearly high twelve , P . M . Westgate gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren after partaking of coffee , & c . shortly after broke up , highly satisfied with all the proceedings .
LEICESTER . —St . Jo / ins Lodge , No . 279 . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Jan . 51 I 1 , at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , when about 40 brethren , including many P . P . G . officers were present . The minutes of the last lodge and a lodge of emergency were read and confirmed , Bro . Pettifor then presented the W . M . -elect for installation , which ceremony was most
ably performed by R . W . Bro . Kelly , and the W . M . was saluted by the brethren as usual . Bra . Weare , P . M ., Treas ., then read his report , which was adopted , and Bro . Weare received a vote of thanks for his services , and was re-elected . Bro . Stanley , W . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , P . G . M . ( nominate ) , P . Z ., & c , I . P . M . ; Bros . C . Stretton ,
P . P . G . R ., S . W . ; Edwin J . Crow , P . P . G . O ., J . W . ; Dr . Pearce , Sec . ; Palmer , S . D . ; J . W . Smith , J . D . ; Widdowson , l . G . ; Chas . Bembridgc was re-elected Tyler ; and Weare , T . M ., and L . A . Clarke , Stewards , with thanks for past services ; McAllister and W / iddowson were elected members of the Hall Committee . The lodge was resumed in the second degree , when the W . M .
examined Bros . Donisthorpc and Malts , who were found worthy to be raised to the sublime degree , and were raised accordingly , the W . M . acquitting himself very satisfactorily . 'The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and on the motion of Bro . Kelly , seconded by Bro . Stretton , S . W ., passed a resolution expressive of their regret at losing so zealous a Mason as Bro . Major
Brewin , P . P . G . S . W ., P . Z ., who is leaving lhe province . Bro . Brewin responded in a suitable manner . Bro . Kelly then informed the brethren that he had been officially informed that the M . W . G . M , had done him the honour to appoint him lo succeed the Right Hon . the Earl Howe , in the P . G . Mastership of the Province , which announcement the brethren received with enthusiasm . The W . M .
then requested Bro . Kelly to withdraw from the lodge for a few minutes , and on his return , Bro . L . A . Clarke , P . M ., addressed him , as follows : — "To the R . W . Bro . Wm . Kelly , P . G . M . nominate of Leicestershire and Rutland , and I . P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester . W c , the undersigned , on behalf of the Master , Past Masters , Wardens , Officers , and Brethren , in open lodge
assembled , approach you , R . W . Sir , to beg your acceptance of these articles ( viz ., a splendid timepiece , two beautiful bronzes , and an illuminated address ) , as a token of our gratitude for the valuable services rendered by you , in undertaking , and so ably discharging the important duties of W . M . of this lodge durin ; lhe years 1 S 6 S and 1 S 69 . Il is not intended by this testimonial to
acknowledge how much Freemasonry generally , and in Leicestershire and Rutland particularly , is indebted to you for your unceasing love , and constant devotion to every duty connected with the Craft ; neither is it intended to express the genuine good feeling which exists among the brethren of this province , happily governed , until now , by the great and good nobleman , Lord I Iowc , assisted by
yourself ; but il is desired simply lo testify to you that the brethren of your own lodge appreciate the true kindness of heart and courtesy of manner which you have so naturally displayed both in and out of lodge ; and to record the fact ( which must be lo yourself and us all most gratifying ) , that under your recent mastership our lodge has been resuscitated , and is now the mosl
flourishing 111 lhe province . In offering to you , R . W . Sir , our hearty congratulations on the great honour just conferred upon you by the M . W . G . M ., viz ., the P . G . Mastership of Leicestershire and Rutland , in succession to Earl Howe , an honour rarely conferred upon any but the first nobles
m the laud , wc sincerely trust you will continue to countenance , by your presence , precept , and example , the duties of our lodge , and that it may please IhcG . A . O . T . U . lo prolong your life wilh every earthly blessing , to a generous old age , is our most earnest prayer . " J 3 ro . L . A . Clarke then read ( he illuminated address , as follows : — " To Bro . IVilliam Nell y , P . M ., 279 , "Wc , the undersigned , Past Masters , Officers , and
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Brethren of St . John's Lodge , desire by the presentation , together wii . ii a time-piece and pair of bronzes , to show you our appreciation of your kindness and Masonic zeal in consenting to take the office of Worshipful Master for the past two years , thereby upholding the efficiency of the lodge at a time wdien through unavoidable circumstances , it was in much need of such support .
Br . W . C . IRWIN , P . M . Br . TAYLOR . ,, W . PETTIFOR , P . M . ,, CHECKLAND . „ J . BUCK , M . D ., P . M . ,, HART , l . G . „ W . WEARE , P . M .. ,, PALMER . „ W . H . MORRIS , P . M . „ J . W . SMITH , „ L . A . CLM ! . KE , I . P . M . „ FINCH , M . D .
,, R . W . WIDDOWSON . ,, PORTER . ,, STANLEY , S . W . „ TARRAT . ,, C . STRETTON , J . W . ,, MCALLISTER . ,, CROW ( P . G . O ., ) Sec . ,, B . ATWOOD . ,, EMBERLIN . ,, DONISTHORTE . ,, RIDE . ,, WATTS . „ GOSLING . „ W . H . PEGG . ,, PEARCE , M . D . „ Rev . PARKER . "
R . W . Bro . Kelly , wdio was entirely taken by surprise , received the presentation , and thanked the brethren , from his heart , for the very high value they put upon the service he had been able to render to Masonry . He could not find words to express his gratification nor was it necessary , as his evident emotion , showed his feelings
more eloquently than words could have done . He , however , assured the brethren that his efforts in the cause of Masonry would be stimulated by their appreciation , and immediately gave a practical proof of it by proposing two gentlemen as candidates . Then the lodge was closed and the brethren proceeded to celebrate the festival of St . John .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Sincerity , No . 292 . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst . The brethren met shortly after 4 p . m ., for the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . R . S . Williams , who , we were sorry to observe was suffering under a severe atlack of illness , and who properly speaking , should have remained at home , but his zeal for the prosperity of the craft would
not allow him to disappoint the brethren who met to do him honour . The ceremony of installation was performed with his usual ability by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Thos . Wylie . When the brethren were recalled to the lodge , the W . M . in due coursej proceeded with the installation of his officers as follows : — -Bros . Thos . Wylie , I . P . M . ; Pelham , S . W . ; W . Wilson , T . W . ; Hess , Treas . ; R .
Wylie , jun ., Sec . ; Hammond , S . D . ; Hustwick , J . D . ; Evans , l . G . ; Elliott , M . C . ; Naylor and Bates , Stewds . ; W . II . Ball was re-elected Tyler . There being no further business before the lodge , the J . W . ' s column was set up , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , after which the usual toasts , loyal and Masonic , were ably proposed , and as ably responded to , interspersed
by a few well rendered songs . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , labour was resumed , the lodge duly closed , and the brethren departed at an early hour , well pleased with the evening ' s proceedings . Amongst the visitors wdio honoured the lodge with their presence we noticed , Bros . McKeenc ( 216 ) , Grimmer ( P . M . 155 and 216 ) ; Laidlaw ( P . M ., 216 ); C . II . Hill ( W . M ., 1276 ); Ileywood ( 594 ) , and Hindle ( S 23 ) .
ROCHDALE . —d-odge of Harmony , No . 298 . —The annual meeting ami lhe St . John ' s Festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday , lhe 5 th January , at the Masonic Rooms , Ann-street , Rochdale , which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Ilolroyd , when the minutes were read and confirmed . Letters of apology
from several brethren who had received the W . M . ' s invitation , expressing their regret at not being able to attend , were read . j ) io . Roberts , P . P . G . P ., E . L ., was then called upon to take lhe chair as the Worshipful Installing Master , when he called upon the following duly Installed Masters to assist him in the installation , viz . : — Bros . Prince , P . S . G . D ., E . L ., as S . W . ; Ashworth ,
P . M ., E . L ., as T . W . ; John Barker , P . P . G . P ., E . L ., as S . D . ; [ ones , P . G . A . D . C , E . L ., as J . D . ; Wrigby , P . P . G . S . B ., E . L ., asI . G . ; Gouldlhorpe , P . G . O ., E . L ., as O . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , by the W . I . M . Bro . Roberts , when Bro . Prince presented Bro . John Walcrson , W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , The W . I . M . having recited some of ( lie necessary
qualifications in every candidate for the chair , called upon Bro . Clement R . N . Beswick Royd , Worcester , to read the antient charges and regulations , to all of which Bro . Waterson gave his unqualified assent . The ceremony being proceeded with , and the brethren below the degree of M . M . having retired , a board of Installed Masters was opened , and then a Convocation of I . P . M .,
when Bro . James Ilolroyd , the Immediate Past Master , was installed in the chair as the I . P . M . of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 . The following brethren received the benefit of investment as LP . M . ' s , viz . : — Bros . J . W . Kerstlon , P . M ., 226 , and Charles Davis , P . M ., 54 . The C . of I . P . M . having been closed , Bro . Waterson was duly installed in lhe chair as W . M . for the
ensuing year . The W . M . then appointed his officers , who received the benefit of investment at the hands of lhe W . I . M ., Bro . Roberts . Bros . Robert Howard , as S . W . ; Jesse Firth , as J . W . ; W . II . Prince , P . G . S . D ., as Treasurer ; W . Ashworth , P . M ., as Hon . Sec . ; Robert Bultcrwoitli , as S . D . ; James Crow , as J . D . ; Thomas Oakdcn , as l . G . ; John Knigh :, as C . ; John Ashworth , jun ., as D . C . ; ' Tolm McN ' aught , as O . :
W . T . Stott , as S . ; John Ashworth , as Tyler . The charge to the W . M . was delivered by the I . P . M ., Bro . Ilolroyd , that to the Wardens by Bro . Barker , P . P . G . T ., and the one to the brethren by tlie P . G . S . D ., Bro . Prince . The W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted in due form , lhe installation ceremony was declared at an end . The Secretary then read a statement of subscriptions , & c ., as follows : —•
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To the Boys' School £ 31 10 O Towards the alterations & c . ... 30 16 o Towards a Piano—Bro . Handley - - £ 14 o o Bro . Wrigby - - 500 Mr . Smitimrst - - I O o 20 0 o
. £ 82 6 O This is in addition to heavy calls made upon them for other degrees in Masonry connected with the same rooms . —The Secretary also read the following list of presentations : —By Bro . Oakden : a pleasing portrait of religion , entitled : "The Bible , " being a beautiful piece of penmanship by the donor , got up in magnificent style by
Messrs . W rigby and Sons , and handsomely framed by Mr . Rest , both of this town , with the following inscription , " Presented by Bro . Thos . Oakden , to the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , Jan ., 1870 . " By . Bro . Jno . Ashworth , jun . : A charity box , octagon-shaped , beautifully inlaid , and mounted , and bearing an appropriate inscription ; also a woollen pianoforte cover of their own manufacture .
By Bro . Rutherworth .: A fender and £ 1 , in addition to what he has before done . By Bro . J . W . King : A very handsome fender and fire-irons , bearing the five points in brass . By Bro . Prince : A Knight Templar's sword , for the use ofthe I . G ., bearing the following inscription on the hilt : " Presented by Mrs . Slaughter , widow of the late Bro . Jno . Slaughter , to Bro . Prince , P . G . S . D ., and by him
presented to the Lodge , 298 . " Bro . Roberts , P . P . G . P ., also presented two lodge banners , which were received with as much applause as anything on the list . By the lodge : a gold R . A . jewel , with the following inscription on a solid ' gold plate , " Presented to Bro . W . Ashworth , P . M ., by the brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , for his services as Hon . Sec . to the Rochdale Lodges ,
for the Prov . Grand Lodge Meeting , May 6 th . 1 S 69 . Bro . Holroyd , the I . P . M ., on making the presentation , said he had the greatest pleasure imaginable in being called upon by the lodge to present so worthy a brother with a solid gold Royal Arch jewel , with a proper inscription on a plate of solid gold . If ever a jewel had been worthily earned this had . He commented upon the
excellence of Bro . Ashworth , and the many arduous duties he had undertaken and performed for the good of Masonry , and the Lodge of Harmony in particular . —Bro . Ashworth in responding , said he was at a loss how to express his thanks for the kind and brotherly feeling conveyed in this token of their appreciation just presented to him by Bro . Holroyd . He was not taken by surprise , having known for some time that it was the intention of the brethren to
pay him that compliment in recognition of his past services . He had been an active member of the lodge for ten years , and it was gratifying lo him to find that his endeavours on behalf of Masonry were not in vain or forgotten . He again thanked them , and hoped that he might be long
spared to wear the jewel , and that they might all have pleasure in meeting one another in the very beautiful temple they had at last made . —A vote of thanks was then accorded to Bros . Prince and Ashworth , P . M . ' s , for their services in connection wilh lhe alterations and decorations
of the lodge rooms , the arduous duties imposed upon them , and the tact displayed by their having exceeded all that the brethren could have wished , every part of the decorations bcingin direct harmony . —Bro . Ashworth , in responding , thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him , and was glad to find that what had been done by Bro . Prince and himself met the approval ofthe whole of
the brethren ; they had done their best , and had so far succeeded as to merit the applause for which he again thanked them . —The labour of the evening being ended , the lodge was duly and solemnly closed by the W . M ., Bro . Waterson , who bad great pleasure in receiving the hearty good wishes of lodges 54 , 226 , 317 , 363 , 367 , 815 , S
of Worcester . The lodge having been closed , the brethren , to the number of 30 , banquetlcd together , and a very pleasant and convivial evening was spent . The vocal talents of Bros . Wrigby , Gouldtliorpc , Briggs , Ashworth , and others , with Bro . McN ' aught at the piano , added considerable to lhe evening ' s enjoyment . Bro . Roby , a P . M . of the lodge , sang a song of his own composition . The W . M . was supported by the following - . —Bros .
Clement R . N . Beswick Royd , from P . G . L ., Worcester ; Tolm Barker , P . P . G . Treas . ; W . II . Prince , P . G . S . D . ; C . M . Jones , P . G . A . D . C ; E . Wrigbv , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Gouldlhorpe , P . G . O . ; W . Roberts , P . P . G . P . ; C . Davis , P . G . S . ;] . Firth , P . G . S . ; D . Batteiiworth ( P . M . 363 ) , A , Stott ( P . M ' . 363 ) , J- IL Schofield ( W . M . 363 ) , W . Walker ( S . W . 363 ) , S . Love ( W . M . 54 ) , E . G . Ilcapc ( W . M . 1129 ) , Benjamin Toulson ( P . M . 1134 ) , and others from the lodges named .
HOLYHEAD . —Ilibcmia Lodge , No . 597 . —The members of this lodge he'd their usual monthly meeting at the lodge-room , Smith's Marine Hotel , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Miller , W . M . ; J . Peters , W . M .-elect . ; W . Riva , S . W . ; J . H . Griffith , S . D . ; R . Parry , J . D . ; S . Wilkes , P . M ., and Sec . ; and a large number of the other brethren of lhe lodge besides
the following visitors , namely , Bros . Richard W ilhams , W . M ., Llangcfini Lodge , 1113 ; J . Goold , 119 , Whitehaven ; and \ V . J . Williams , Scotland , 391 . The lodge having been duly opened , the usual routine of business was gone through , and five new candidates were initialed , after which , lhe chief business of the lodge look place , namely , lhe installation of Bro . John Peters into the office of W . M . for the ensuing year . I'IIC ceremony was
conducted by lhe retiring W . M ., Bro . E . Mellor , in a most impressive and able manner , the W . M .-elect being presented to him by Bro . S . Wilkes , P . M ., and Sec . The working tools in each degree having been presented lo Bro . Peters , the brethren duly saluted and proclaimed him as their head for the coming year . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Riva , S . W . ; J . II . Griffith , T . W . ; Wilkes , P . M ., See ;
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any officer . —Bro . F . M . J . Clarke , the oldest P . M ., returned thanks in very suitable terms , hoping often to meet the brethren , although at his advanced age he could scarcely expect to spend many more St . John's with them . —Bro . P . M , S . B . King , proposed the health of the S . D ., J . D ., and I . G ., and trusted the working of their respective offices would be fully carried out . —
Bro . P . M . Richmond proposed the healths of the Secretary and Treasurer , Bros . Barber and Clarke , and congratulated the lodge upon possessing two such indefatigable brethren , the one to take care of their cash , and the other their records . —Bros . Prentice , S D ., Lewis , J . D ., and Skinner , I . G ., returned thanks , and promised ready and willing assistance to the W . M . —Bro . Barber returned
thanks , stating that he had been honoured with the office of Secretary ten years , and also on behalf of the worthy Treasurer , who had held the office he did not know how long —Bro . P . M . Westgate proposed the only two brothers who were not now in office , and trusted that before seven years had elapsed to see both of them P . M . 's . —Bros . Talbot and Flory returned thanks , and hoped to fulfil the
expectations held out by Bro . Westgate . —Bro . P . M . Turner proposed the health of P . M . Westgate as M . C ., congratulating the lodge on having a brother who was at all times willing to undertake any office when requested . ( Drank most heartily )—Bro . P . M . Westgate responded in a very neat and appropriate speech . —Bro . W . Flory proposed the health of the host , Bro . C . W . Godball and Mrs . Godball , in most happy and felicitous terms , and
thanks for the handsome banquet as well as the kindly feeling always exhibited towards the brethren of St . Luke ' s . —Bro . C . W . Godball returned thanks on behalf of himself and Mrs . Godball , and would take no credit to himself , but give praise to whom it was due , Mrs . Godball . It being now nearly high twelve , P . M . Westgate gave the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren after partaking of coffee , & c . shortly after broke up , highly satisfied with all the proceedings .
LEICESTER . —St . Jo / ins Lodge , No . 279 . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Jan . 51 I 1 , at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , when about 40 brethren , including many P . P . G . officers were present . The minutes of the last lodge and a lodge of emergency were read and confirmed , Bro . Pettifor then presented the W . M . -elect for installation , which ceremony was most
ably performed by R . W . Bro . Kelly , and the W . M . was saluted by the brethren as usual . Bra . Weare , P . M ., Treas ., then read his report , which was adopted , and Bro . Weare received a vote of thanks for his services , and was re-elected . Bro . Stanley , W . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , P . G . M . ( nominate ) , P . Z ., & c , I . P . M . ; Bros . C . Stretton ,
P . P . G . R ., S . W . ; Edwin J . Crow , P . P . G . O ., J . W . ; Dr . Pearce , Sec . ; Palmer , S . D . ; J . W . Smith , J . D . ; Widdowson , l . G . ; Chas . Bembridgc was re-elected Tyler ; and Weare , T . M ., and L . A . Clarke , Stewards , with thanks for past services ; McAllister and W / iddowson were elected members of the Hall Committee . The lodge was resumed in the second degree , when the W . M .
examined Bros . Donisthorpc and Malts , who were found worthy to be raised to the sublime degree , and were raised accordingly , the W . M . acquitting himself very satisfactorily . 'The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and on the motion of Bro . Kelly , seconded by Bro . Stretton , S . W ., passed a resolution expressive of their regret at losing so zealous a Mason as Bro . Major
Brewin , P . P . G . S . W ., P . Z ., who is leaving lhe province . Bro . Brewin responded in a suitable manner . Bro . Kelly then informed the brethren that he had been officially informed that the M . W . G . M , had done him the honour to appoint him lo succeed the Right Hon . the Earl Howe , in the P . G . Mastership of the Province , which announcement the brethren received with enthusiasm . The W . M .
then requested Bro . Kelly to withdraw from the lodge for a few minutes , and on his return , Bro . L . A . Clarke , P . M ., addressed him , as follows : — "To the R . W . Bro . Wm . Kelly , P . G . M . nominate of Leicestershire and Rutland , and I . P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester . W c , the undersigned , on behalf of the Master , Past Masters , Wardens , Officers , and Brethren , in open lodge
assembled , approach you , R . W . Sir , to beg your acceptance of these articles ( viz ., a splendid timepiece , two beautiful bronzes , and an illuminated address ) , as a token of our gratitude for the valuable services rendered by you , in undertaking , and so ably discharging the important duties of W . M . of this lodge durin ; lhe years 1 S 6 S and 1 S 69 . Il is not intended by this testimonial to
acknowledge how much Freemasonry generally , and in Leicestershire and Rutland particularly , is indebted to you for your unceasing love , and constant devotion to every duty connected with the Craft ; neither is it intended to express the genuine good feeling which exists among the brethren of this province , happily governed , until now , by the great and good nobleman , Lord I Iowc , assisted by
yourself ; but il is desired simply lo testify to you that the brethren of your own lodge appreciate the true kindness of heart and courtesy of manner which you have so naturally displayed both in and out of lodge ; and to record the fact ( which must be lo yourself and us all most gratifying ) , that under your recent mastership our lodge has been resuscitated , and is now the mosl
flourishing 111 lhe province . In offering to you , R . W . Sir , our hearty congratulations on the great honour just conferred upon you by the M . W . G . M ., viz ., the P . G . Mastership of Leicestershire and Rutland , in succession to Earl Howe , an honour rarely conferred upon any but the first nobles
m the laud , wc sincerely trust you will continue to countenance , by your presence , precept , and example , the duties of our lodge , and that it may please IhcG . A . O . T . U . lo prolong your life wilh every earthly blessing , to a generous old age , is our most earnest prayer . " J 3 ro . L . A . Clarke then read ( he illuminated address , as follows : — " To Bro . IVilliam Nell y , P . M ., 279 , "Wc , the undersigned , Past Masters , Officers , and
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Brethren of St . John's Lodge , desire by the presentation , together wii . ii a time-piece and pair of bronzes , to show you our appreciation of your kindness and Masonic zeal in consenting to take the office of Worshipful Master for the past two years , thereby upholding the efficiency of the lodge at a time wdien through unavoidable circumstances , it was in much need of such support .
Br . W . C . IRWIN , P . M . Br . TAYLOR . ,, W . PETTIFOR , P . M . ,, CHECKLAND . „ J . BUCK , M . D ., P . M . ,, HART , l . G . „ W . WEARE , P . M .. ,, PALMER . „ W . H . MORRIS , P . M . „ J . W . SMITH , „ L . A . CLM ! . KE , I . P . M . „ FINCH , M . D .
,, R . W . WIDDOWSON . ,, PORTER . ,, STANLEY , S . W . „ TARRAT . ,, C . STRETTON , J . W . ,, MCALLISTER . ,, CROW ( P . G . O ., ) Sec . ,, B . ATWOOD . ,, EMBERLIN . ,, DONISTHORTE . ,, RIDE . ,, WATTS . „ GOSLING . „ W . H . PEGG . ,, PEARCE , M . D . „ Rev . PARKER . "
R . W . Bro . Kelly , wdio was entirely taken by surprise , received the presentation , and thanked the brethren , from his heart , for the very high value they put upon the service he had been able to render to Masonry . He could not find words to express his gratification nor was it necessary , as his evident emotion , showed his feelings
more eloquently than words could have done . He , however , assured the brethren that his efforts in the cause of Masonry would be stimulated by their appreciation , and immediately gave a practical proof of it by proposing two gentlemen as candidates . Then the lodge was closed and the brethren proceeded to celebrate the festival of St . John .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Sincerity , No . 292 . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst . The brethren met shortly after 4 p . m ., for the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . R . S . Williams , who , we were sorry to observe was suffering under a severe atlack of illness , and who properly speaking , should have remained at home , but his zeal for the prosperity of the craft would
not allow him to disappoint the brethren who met to do him honour . The ceremony of installation was performed with his usual ability by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Thos . Wylie . When the brethren were recalled to the lodge , the W . M . in due coursej proceeded with the installation of his officers as follows : — -Bros . Thos . Wylie , I . P . M . ; Pelham , S . W . ; W . Wilson , T . W . ; Hess , Treas . ; R .
Wylie , jun ., Sec . ; Hammond , S . D . ; Hustwick , J . D . ; Evans , l . G . ; Elliott , M . C . ; Naylor and Bates , Stewds . ; W . II . Ball was re-elected Tyler . There being no further business before the lodge , the J . W . ' s column was set up , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , after which the usual toasts , loyal and Masonic , were ably proposed , and as ably responded to , interspersed
by a few well rendered songs . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , labour was resumed , the lodge duly closed , and the brethren departed at an early hour , well pleased with the evening ' s proceedings . Amongst the visitors wdio honoured the lodge with their presence we noticed , Bros . McKeenc ( 216 ) , Grimmer ( P . M . 155 and 216 ) ; Laidlaw ( P . M ., 216 ); C . II . Hill ( W . M ., 1276 ); Ileywood ( 594 ) , and Hindle ( S 23 ) .
ROCHDALE . —d-odge of Harmony , No . 298 . —The annual meeting ami lhe St . John ' s Festival of this lodge was held on Wednesday , lhe 5 th January , at the Masonic Rooms , Ann-street , Rochdale , which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Ilolroyd , when the minutes were read and confirmed . Letters of apology
from several brethren who had received the W . M . ' s invitation , expressing their regret at not being able to attend , were read . j ) io . Roberts , P . P . G . P ., E . L ., was then called upon to take lhe chair as the Worshipful Installing Master , when he called upon the following duly Installed Masters to assist him in the installation , viz . : — Bros . Prince , P . S . G . D ., E . L ., as S . W . ; Ashworth ,
P . M ., E . L ., as T . W . ; John Barker , P . P . G . P ., E . L ., as S . D . ; [ ones , P . G . A . D . C , E . L ., as J . D . ; Wrigby , P . P . G . S . B ., E . L ., asI . G . ; Gouldlhorpe , P . G . O ., E . L ., as O . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , by the W . I . M . Bro . Roberts , when Bro . Prince presented Bro . John Walcrson , W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , The W . I . M . having recited some of ( lie necessary
qualifications in every candidate for the chair , called upon Bro . Clement R . N . Beswick Royd , Worcester , to read the antient charges and regulations , to all of which Bro . Waterson gave his unqualified assent . The ceremony being proceeded with , and the brethren below the degree of M . M . having retired , a board of Installed Masters was opened , and then a Convocation of I . P . M .,
when Bro . James Ilolroyd , the Immediate Past Master , was installed in the chair as the I . P . M . of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 . The following brethren received the benefit of investment as LP . M . ' s , viz . : — Bros . J . W . Kerstlon , P . M ., 226 , and Charles Davis , P . M ., 54 . The C . of I . P . M . having been closed , Bro . Waterson was duly installed in lhe chair as W . M . for the
ensuing year . The W . M . then appointed his officers , who received the benefit of investment at the hands of lhe W . I . M ., Bro . Roberts . Bros . Robert Howard , as S . W . ; Jesse Firth , as J . W . ; W . II . Prince , P . G . S . D ., as Treasurer ; W . Ashworth , P . M ., as Hon . Sec . ; Robert Bultcrwoitli , as S . D . ; James Crow , as J . D . ; Thomas Oakdcn , as l . G . ; John Knigh :, as C . ; John Ashworth , jun ., as D . C . ; ' Tolm McN ' aught , as O . :
W . T . Stott , as S . ; John Ashworth , as Tyler . The charge to the W . M . was delivered by the I . P . M ., Bro . Ilolroyd , that to the Wardens by Bro . Barker , P . P . G . T ., and the one to the brethren by tlie P . G . S . D ., Bro . Prince . The W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted in due form , lhe installation ceremony was declared at an end . The Secretary then read a statement of subscriptions , & c ., as follows : —•
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
To the Boys' School £ 31 10 O Towards the alterations & c . ... 30 16 o Towards a Piano—Bro . Handley - - £ 14 o o Bro . Wrigby - - 500 Mr . Smitimrst - - I O o 20 0 o
. £ 82 6 O This is in addition to heavy calls made upon them for other degrees in Masonry connected with the same rooms . —The Secretary also read the following list of presentations : —By Bro . Oakden : a pleasing portrait of religion , entitled : "The Bible , " being a beautiful piece of penmanship by the donor , got up in magnificent style by
Messrs . W rigby and Sons , and handsomely framed by Mr . Rest , both of this town , with the following inscription , " Presented by Bro . Thos . Oakden , to the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , Jan ., 1870 . " By . Bro . Jno . Ashworth , jun . : A charity box , octagon-shaped , beautifully inlaid , and mounted , and bearing an appropriate inscription ; also a woollen pianoforte cover of their own manufacture .
By Bro . Rutherworth .: A fender and £ 1 , in addition to what he has before done . By Bro . J . W . King : A very handsome fender and fire-irons , bearing the five points in brass . By Bro . Prince : A Knight Templar's sword , for the use ofthe I . G ., bearing the following inscription on the hilt : " Presented by Mrs . Slaughter , widow of the late Bro . Jno . Slaughter , to Bro . Prince , P . G . S . D ., and by him
presented to the Lodge , 298 . " Bro . Roberts , P . P . G . P ., also presented two lodge banners , which were received with as much applause as anything on the list . By the lodge : a gold R . A . jewel , with the following inscription on a solid ' gold plate , " Presented to Bro . W . Ashworth , P . M ., by the brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , for his services as Hon . Sec . to the Rochdale Lodges ,
for the Prov . Grand Lodge Meeting , May 6 th . 1 S 69 . Bro . Holroyd , the I . P . M ., on making the presentation , said he had the greatest pleasure imaginable in being called upon by the lodge to present so worthy a brother with a solid gold Royal Arch jewel , with a proper inscription on a plate of solid gold . If ever a jewel had been worthily earned this had . He commented upon the
excellence of Bro . Ashworth , and the many arduous duties he had undertaken and performed for the good of Masonry , and the Lodge of Harmony in particular . —Bro . Ashworth in responding , said he was at a loss how to express his thanks for the kind and brotherly feeling conveyed in this token of their appreciation just presented to him by Bro . Holroyd . He was not taken by surprise , having known for some time that it was the intention of the brethren to
pay him that compliment in recognition of his past services . He had been an active member of the lodge for ten years , and it was gratifying lo him to find that his endeavours on behalf of Masonry were not in vain or forgotten . He again thanked them , and hoped that he might be long
spared to wear the jewel , and that they might all have pleasure in meeting one another in the very beautiful temple they had at last made . —A vote of thanks was then accorded to Bros . Prince and Ashworth , P . M . ' s , for their services in connection wilh lhe alterations and decorations
of the lodge rooms , the arduous duties imposed upon them , and the tact displayed by their having exceeded all that the brethren could have wished , every part of the decorations bcingin direct harmony . —Bro . Ashworth , in responding , thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him , and was glad to find that what had been done by Bro . Prince and himself met the approval ofthe whole of
the brethren ; they had done their best , and had so far succeeded as to merit the applause for which he again thanked them . —The labour of the evening being ended , the lodge was duly and solemnly closed by the W . M ., Bro . Waterson , who bad great pleasure in receiving the hearty good wishes of lodges 54 , 226 , 317 , 363 , 367 , 815 , S
of Worcester . The lodge having been closed , the brethren , to the number of 30 , banquetlcd together , and a very pleasant and convivial evening was spent . The vocal talents of Bros . Wrigby , Gouldtliorpc , Briggs , Ashworth , and others , with Bro . McN ' aught at the piano , added considerable to lhe evening ' s enjoyment . Bro . Roby , a P . M . of the lodge , sang a song of his own composition . The W . M . was supported by the following - . —Bros .
Clement R . N . Beswick Royd , from P . G . L ., Worcester ; Tolm Barker , P . P . G . Treas . ; W . II . Prince , P . G . S . D . ; C . M . Jones , P . G . A . D . C ; E . Wrigbv , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Gouldlhorpe , P . G . O . ; W . Roberts , P . P . G . P . ; C . Davis , P . G . S . ;] . Firth , P . G . S . ; D . Batteiiworth ( P . M . 363 ) , A , Stott ( P . M ' . 363 ) , J- IL Schofield ( W . M . 363 ) , W . Walker ( S . W . 363 ) , S . Love ( W . M . 54 ) , E . G . Ilcapc ( W . M . 1129 ) , Benjamin Toulson ( P . M . 1134 ) , and others from the lodges named .
HOLYHEAD . —Ilibcmia Lodge , No . 597 . —The members of this lodge he'd their usual monthly meeting at the lodge-room , Smith's Marine Hotel , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Miller , W . M . ; J . Peters , W . M .-elect . ; W . Riva , S . W . ; J . H . Griffith , S . D . ; R . Parry , J . D . ; S . Wilkes , P . M ., and Sec . ; and a large number of the other brethren of lhe lodge besides
the following visitors , namely , Bros . Richard W ilhams , W . M ., Llangcfini Lodge , 1113 ; J . Goold , 119 , Whitehaven ; and \ V . J . Williams , Scotland , 391 . The lodge having been duly opened , the usual routine of business was gone through , and five new candidates were initialed , after which , lhe chief business of the lodge look place , namely , lhe installation of Bro . John Peters into the office of W . M . for the ensuing year . I'IIC ceremony was
conducted by lhe retiring W . M ., Bro . E . Mellor , in a most impressive and able manner , the W . M .-elect being presented to him by Bro . S . Wilkes , P . M ., and Sec . The working tools in each degree having been presented lo Bro . Peters , the brethren duly saluted and proclaimed him as their head for the coming year . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Riva , S . W . ; J . II . Griffith , T . W . ; Wilkes , P . M ., See ;