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was sure that Bro . Harrison would perform the ceremonies much better than he ( Bro . Hogg ) had done . ( No , no . ) He had attended lodges of instruction , and had learned how to deliver the ritual in the best way that it could be given from the chair . In electing Bro . Harrison they had done the best thing they could for the lodge , and they had reason to be satisfied with the choice they had made . At the end of
his year of office they would be able to say he had discharged his duties properly . He ( Bro . Hogg ) knew with what earnestness the W . M . had followed Masonry , and his interest in the Hervey Lodge was testified by the various presents he had made to it . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) The W . M ., in responding , very cordially thanked the brethren and Dr . Hogg , whom he said he would follow as
far as he was able in discharging his duties to the satisfaction of the brethren . It had given him great pleasure to see Dr . Hogg installed as Master , as under such enlightened rule the lodge could not fail to prosper . He then proposed " The Health of Dr . Hogg , " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , with a massive Past Master ' s jewel . Vr . Hogg , in reply , said he could not find words
to thank the brethren adequately for their kindly recognition of his poor services ; but he assured the brethren that he should ever remember their kindness with the most grateful feelings . " The Visitors " was the next toast , and the W . M ., after saying that the Hervey Lodge had always been celebrated for its visiting brethren , observed that that day was no exception to the general rule . Among
the visitors there were some half dozen P . M . ' s , who had taken p ^ rt in the ceremony of installation . Among these brethren were some whom he had to thank for the efforts they had made on behalf of a candidate for the Girls' School whose late father was a member of the Hervey Lodge . He had thanked them in the lodge , but he now renewed those thanks to Bro . Green and Bro . Atkins , of the Egyptian
Lodge , 27 . Bro . Green , W . M . 27 , in responding , said it gave him great pleasure and gratification to be uresent at the installation of Bro . Harrison . It was the third time he had had the honour of attending installations at the Hervey Lodge ; and it was very agreeable to find that every time he came the lodge was increasing in prosperity . Bro . Richards , 733 , also replied , and referred to the very
impressive style in which the ceremony of initiation was performed . The W . M . next proposed " The P . M . ' s , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . G . King , jun ., and complimenting that brother on his fluent and impressive rendering of the grand ceremony of installation . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . G . King , jun ., having responded , the W . M . next gave " The Masonic Press , " to whom all the
brethren were much indebted for its faithful record of their proceedings , which was the result of arduous labour . Bro . H . Massey , replying for the " 1 ' reemason , " refused to recognise the arduous nature of the duties of the representatives of the Masonic press when they were made so agreeable by the genial greeting with which he was always received by the Masters , Past Masters , and lav brethren
of lodges among whom he was constantly thrown . The Masonic press , however , was always pleased to record any efforts faithfully and honestly made for the further extension of the Craft and the wide diffusion < f its precepts . " The Musical Brethren " were then proposed by the W . M . , and Bro . Seymour Smith replied . The toast of " The Officers " followed ; and the W . M . said he was proud to
think he had always had hard-working brethren as his officers . Referring to the S . W ., he said that Bro . Southwood had done a great deal of good for the Hervey Lodge . He had expended much time in serving the family of one of their deceased ofiicers , Bro . Kingcome . Bro . Southwood would have the approbation of every member of the Craft for the hearty way in which he had studied its
interests . Bro . Hollingsworth , J . " ., had been a member of the Craft for many years , and had already done much for it . He hoped he might live many years more to do yet greater things for it . Bro . Ward , S . D ., was a thorough good working Mason , and would prove of great advantage to the members of the Hervey Lodge . Bro . Goodacre , J . D ., also was a good working Mason , and he
might say the same of Bro . Spalding , I . G . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Southwood responded . He took no credit for what he had done , which had been so kindly referred to by the W . M . Alluding to the initiates , he said they had shewn that they appreciated Freemasonry by having learned the lesson they had been taught of brotherly love , relief , and
truth . Those were the grand principles on which the Order was founded , and on which the Hervey Lodge would always act . ( Cheers . ) The other officers also responded , and the brethren separated , having drank the Tyler ' s toast , after spending a most agiceablc evening . Bros . Seymour Smith and G . T . Carter added some charming melody to the other entertainments of the day .
SKELMERSDALE LODGE ( No . 1599 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street , on Thursday , 13 II 1 inst . The brethren present were Bros . John Bingcmann , W . M . ; Wni . H . Marston , S . W . ; Geo . Laker , J . W . ; Henry Roberts , Treas . ; Win . H . Lee , Sec . ; E . Abell , S . D . ; Sargant , J . D . ; Miroy , I . G . ; Rawles , Tyler . The
lodge was opened 111 due form . The minutes of the consecration meeting having been confirmed , the brethren proceeded to ballot for Mr . William Henry Knill-Abell , Mr . Thomas Knill-Abell , Mr . Charles Edward Hodsdon , Mr . James Causton , Mr . Louis Carl Beckmann , and Mr . George Evans , which resulted in their favour ; the first five candidates being present , were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Four brethren were also
elected as joining members . On the W . M . rising several names were proposed as candidates for initiation and lor joining at the next meeting . The lodge was their closed and adjourned to the second Thursday in May , and the brethren proceeded to an excellent banquet , provided by Bio . Bell , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and heaitily icspouded to by the fcicthicn . j , ^ , j
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BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —At the monthly meeting held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , April 6 th , all the officers attended punctually , namely , Bros . Brown , W . M . ; F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Falkncr , J . W . ; Wilton , P . M ., Dir . Cer . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Braham , S . D . ; Denham , J . D . ; Gammer , I . G . ; Hunt and Radway , Stewards .
Besides these there were Past Masters Cooper , Moutrie , Ruble , Mann , Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 95 8 , and a few members ; also as visitors from No . 53 , Walker W . M . ; Col . Ford , P . M . ; Rev . — Martin , P . M . ; ' Rolfe . Willson , and Sumsion ; from No , 379 , G . H . Cook , W . M . ; Dickenson , Sec . ; and Bush ; from No . 906 , Keene , P . M . ; Howes , Dingle , Pinkttt . The lodge was opened at quarter to eight , and
the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s accounts were presented and passed , and a printed copy was given to each member . A favourable ballot was taken for the re-admission of Bro . Robert Cook as a joining member . Bro . Falkner presented the report of the committee appointed to endeavour to make arrangements for the purchase of a new organ ,
which did not afford much hope of success . Mr . John A . Wheeler , who had been balloted for at a previous meeting , was admitted , and initiated by the W . M ., the charge being admirably given by Bro . Cooper , and the working tools explained by the S . W . Bros . Meatyard and Mercer were examined as to their proficiency , of which they gave very satisfactory proof , entrusted , and dismissed for
preparation . The lodge was opened in ' the Second Degree , to which on their re-admission the candidates were passed by the W . M ., who again called on the S . W . to explain the working tools . The lodge having been resumed in the Fiist Degree , was finally closed soon after ten o ' clock . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held
on Wednesday , at the Masonic Room , Athenaeum . There was a very good attendance of the Craft , including several visiting brethren , the chair of K . S . being occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Atkinson . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and sonfirmed . Mr . John Thistlethwaitc having been unanimously elected ,
was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools of an Entered Apprentice being presented by the J . W . Bro . Dr . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . England , then gave a lecture on the First Tracing Board , which was listened t < with much attention by those present . At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Moore , and suitably acknowledged . The usual
proclamations were made , and the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —The last meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , April 10 th , at 8 p . m . Several officers were unable to attend , owing to illness or absence from home . Those present were Bros . Cook , W . M . ; Gore , S . W . ; H .
Culliford Hopkins , J . W . ; Dickenson , Sec ; Gazzard , Tyler ; also J . S . Bartrum , P . M . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , acted as I . P . M . ; C . A . Bush , P . M ., and D . C ; C . Collus , as S . D . ; II . G . Bush , 379 , as J . D . ; Howes , 906 , as I . G . ; Reeves , P . M . 906 , as Org . There were many visitors present , among them Bros . Brown . W . M . 41 ; Simmons , P . M . 53 ; Col . Ford , P . M . 53 ; Cooper ,
P . M . 41 . After the lodge had been opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . H . VV . Baldwin as a candidate for initiation , under dispensation , which was unanimously favourable . He was in attendance , as was also Mr . T . Johnston , previously balloted for . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W ., then took the chair at the request of the W . M ., and
performed the ceremony of initiation , afterwards calling upon Bro . Cooper to give the charge , who discharged the duty in his usual impressive manner , and upon the J . W . to deliver the lecture on the Tracing Board , which he did for the first time , and acquitted nittiself admirably . A vote of thanks was passed to the visitors for their attendance , and specially to those who had rendered assistance in working
the ceremony , which was duly acknowledged . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at ten o ' clock , and the brethren separated , not to meet again till November . CAWMPORE . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 438 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th March in the Freemasons' Hall . Bro . C . Burbidge presided , and was supported by Bros . Bedford , P . M . ;
Eastaway , S . W . ; Littlewood , J . W . ; Ward , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; Coles , I . G . ; Tumber , Organist ; and a good number of members . The visitors were Bros . T . Deek , 5 63 ; J . Macpherson , 391 ; A . E . Linton , 1210 ; G . Noble , 1210 ; and E . Boare , 5 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then passed to the Second
Degree , when Bro . Logie was entrusted with it . The lodge was then raised to the Sublime Degree , when Bros . H . Burton and A . Burton were brought forward to receive it , which was given with great effect by the worth ) R . VV . M . This brought the business of the evening to a close . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form arrd the brethren adjourned to a good supper , to which the v
isitors were , as is usual with this most hospitable lodge , especially invited . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then duly honoured . The R . W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . P . M . Bedford , " who is , he was sorry to say , leaving the station ; he has been a member of this lodge for the last nine years . Bro . Bedford responded at some length . He said that it was true he would be absent in
person , but his thoughts would often wander to Lodge Harmony and the many pleasant evenings he had spent there . The brethren then separated after spending a very agreeable evening . RUNCORN . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 758 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this now prosperous lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall on the evening of Wednesday , Apiil slh , 1876 . The lodge 'vas opened in due foins
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by the W . M ., Bro . Edward Aston , at 6 . 30 . The following officers and others were present : —Bros . James Warburton , S . W . ; W . Wass , J . W . ; Charles Gerrard , S . D . ; J . Coxshill , J . D . ; William Lyon , Treas . ; George Moss , Sec . ; Thomas Gregson , Org . ; William Mcllor , I . G . ; George Purver , Tyler ; Robert Rigby , I . P . M . ; C . C . Simson , P . M . ; J . Fothergill , P . M . ; Thomas Kingston ; J . Couth ,
J . W . Ltghtburn , John L . Jones , and others . Visiting brethren : Bros . J . K . Diggs , W . M . of St . John's , 673 ; John Pemberton , P . G ., S . W . L ., and P . M . of Lodge 1264 . The minutes of the March meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , passed Bro . John James Waterworth to the Fellow Craft Degree , after which Bro . James Collier was examined in the former
degree , and having answered satisfactory , was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . Bro . Jonathan Wilson having been proposed as a joining member , was balloted for , and unanimously elected . Bros . W . W . iss , J . W ., and W . Millor , I . G ., proposed and seconded Mr . Charles Rigby as eligible to become a member . Other important business being done , the lodge closed in harmony at nine o ' clock .
PLUMSTEAD .-Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Lord Raglan on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . A . Penfold , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : —J . McDougall , I . P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., and P . G . S . Kent ; T . Smith , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P . Kent ; C . Ellis , P . M . ; J . Henderson , P . M . ; W . T . Vincent ,
S . W . ; II . J . Butter , J . W . ; A . Jcssup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . and Sec . ; J . D . Hayes , S . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; and R . Lister , Tyier . Among the visitors were H . Carnelly , W . M . 13 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; W . Weston , S . W . 1536 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 1536 ; H . S . Sycr , Sec . 13 ; J . Warren , J . D . 700 ; J . Cavil , 147 ; H . Bryson , 700 ; t . W . Virgo , 700 , J . Plume , 1472 ; W . Topp , 8 79 ; A .
Clease , 13 ; B . Pilcher , 1472 ; and others . Lodge having been opened in due form and with prayer , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . Hayward , and after approval he and Mr . D . Davis , who was already balloted for , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Bros . Upperton and Mitchell were passed , and Bros . Andcison , Read , and Long were raised in their several degrees , the impressive ceremonies
being beautifully rendered by Bro . Penfold . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to supper and refreshments , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being put by the W . M . in his own choice and pithy manner . Some excellent singing enlivened the proceedings , and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren .
FLEETWOOD .-Hesketh Lodge ( No . 950 ) . — The annual meeting for the installation of W . M . was held on the 18 th inst . in the Masonic room . About 40 members of the Craft were present . Bro . Captain Jameson , W . M ., presided , and the lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer . The usual formalities of the Craft having been gone through , Bro . Dr . Orr , P . M ., toot the
W . M . 's chair , and the brethren below the rank of Master having retired , Bro . William Stewardson , J . W . ( Lancaster ) was duly installed into the cha ' r of King Solomon , the ceremony of installation being impressively gone through by Bro . Orr . The members having been re-admitted , the newly-installed W . M . was honoured with the customary salutes , and received the congratulations of the brethren
present . The W . M . then proceeded to elect his officers , who were inducted into their respective chairs by Bro . Orr , as follows : —Bros . Henry Rawes , S . W . ; Capt . Leeming , J . W . ; R . Robinson , S . D . ; John Wilson , Lancaster , J . D . ; Richard Charnley , I . G . ; John Gibson , Treas . ; — Hall , Sec . ; and James , Gibson , O . G . In the course of the proceedings , the newly-installed Master was presented with a
beautiful collar by the retiring P . M ., Bro . Capt . Jameson . The lodge was then closed in the manner peculiar to the Craft , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The installation banquet was held at the house of Bro . Foster , the Crown Hotel , where an attractive bill of fare was provided . The dinner was carefully served , and gave complete satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of
partaking of it . Bro . Stewardson , the W . M ., occupied the post of honour , and was supported by Bros . Captain and Adjt . Whitehead , Capt . Smith , Foster , Dr . Orr , Captain Leeming , Capt . Jameson . The S . W ., Bro . II . Rawes , officiated as Croupier in the west , and was ably supported by the brethren around him . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and
responded to . The proceedings were worked with the greatest unanimity , and the installation meeting , and its attendant banquet , were fittingly brought to a close by the timehonoured Tyler's toast . WELCHPOOL . — Welchpool Lodge ( No . 99 8 ) . —On Friday , the 31 st ult . ( the twelfth anniversary of this lodge ) the brethren assembled to celebrate the Festival
of St . John the Evangelist , amongst whom Were Bros . Robinson , D . P . Owen , P . M . ; W . Callcnder , I . P . M . ; W . Withy , P . M . ; F . Britton , W . M ., P . M . 850 , P . P . G . J . W . of Derbyshire ; T . McGrath , S . W . ; T . R . Morris , | . W . ; G . Brown , S . D . ; T . Richards , I . G . ; J . Dainly , 1-1 . R . Gilbank , J . H . Anderson , R . Parry , J . Owen , E . Owen , A . Ikin , W . E . Rider , J . Barnard , Tyler . The lodge
was opened by Bro . Britton , W . M ., at 3 . 30 p . m ., when the customary business was disposed of . " The Treasurer's balance sheet was presented and read , which was received with great favour by the brethren , there b ^ ing a larger balance than the lodge had ever had before in its favour . The W . M . afterwards announced that the installation of the W . M . would be immediately proceeded with , whin
Bro . Callcnder , I . P . M ., presented Bro . Thomas Rowley Morris , the W . M . elect , and Bro . F . Britton , W . M ., performed the ceremony in an impressive manner , assisted by Bro . D . P . Owen , P . M . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . V . Britton , I . P . M . ; G . Brown , S . W . ; J . Sides Davics , J . W . ; D . P . Owen , P . M ., Sec ; W . Withy , P . M ., Treas . ( while in .
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was sure that Bro . Harrison would perform the ceremonies much better than he ( Bro . Hogg ) had done . ( No , no . ) He had attended lodges of instruction , and had learned how to deliver the ritual in the best way that it could be given from the chair . In electing Bro . Harrison they had done the best thing they could for the lodge , and they had reason to be satisfied with the choice they had made . At the end of
his year of office they would be able to say he had discharged his duties properly . He ( Bro . Hogg ) knew with what earnestness the W . M . had followed Masonry , and his interest in the Hervey Lodge was testified by the various presents he had made to it . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) The W . M ., in responding , very cordially thanked the brethren and Dr . Hogg , whom he said he would follow as
far as he was able in discharging his duties to the satisfaction of the brethren . It had given him great pleasure to see Dr . Hogg installed as Master , as under such enlightened rule the lodge could not fail to prosper . He then proposed " The Health of Dr . Hogg , " and presented him , in the name of the lodge , with a massive Past Master ' s jewel . Vr . Hogg , in reply , said he could not find words
to thank the brethren adequately for their kindly recognition of his poor services ; but he assured the brethren that he should ever remember their kindness with the most grateful feelings . " The Visitors " was the next toast , and the W . M ., after saying that the Hervey Lodge had always been celebrated for its visiting brethren , observed that that day was no exception to the general rule . Among
the visitors there were some half dozen P . M . ' s , who had taken p ^ rt in the ceremony of installation . Among these brethren were some whom he had to thank for the efforts they had made on behalf of a candidate for the Girls' School whose late father was a member of the Hervey Lodge . He had thanked them in the lodge , but he now renewed those thanks to Bro . Green and Bro . Atkins , of the Egyptian
Lodge , 27 . Bro . Green , W . M . 27 , in responding , said it gave him great pleasure and gratification to be uresent at the installation of Bro . Harrison . It was the third time he had had the honour of attending installations at the Hervey Lodge ; and it was very agreeable to find that every time he came the lodge was increasing in prosperity . Bro . Richards , 733 , also replied , and referred to the very
impressive style in which the ceremony of initiation was performed . The W . M . next proposed " The P . M . ' s , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . G . King , jun ., and complimenting that brother on his fluent and impressive rendering of the grand ceremony of installation . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . G . King , jun ., having responded , the W . M . next gave " The Masonic Press , " to whom all the
brethren were much indebted for its faithful record of their proceedings , which was the result of arduous labour . Bro . H . Massey , replying for the " 1 ' reemason , " refused to recognise the arduous nature of the duties of the representatives of the Masonic press when they were made so agreeable by the genial greeting with which he was always received by the Masters , Past Masters , and lav brethren
of lodges among whom he was constantly thrown . The Masonic press , however , was always pleased to record any efforts faithfully and honestly made for the further extension of the Craft and the wide diffusion < f its precepts . " The Musical Brethren " were then proposed by the W . M . , and Bro . Seymour Smith replied . The toast of " The Officers " followed ; and the W . M . said he was proud to
think he had always had hard-working brethren as his officers . Referring to the S . W ., he said that Bro . Southwood had done a great deal of good for the Hervey Lodge . He had expended much time in serving the family of one of their deceased ofiicers , Bro . Kingcome . Bro . Southwood would have the approbation of every member of the Craft for the hearty way in which he had studied its
interests . Bro . Hollingsworth , J . " ., had been a member of the Craft for many years , and had already done much for it . He hoped he might live many years more to do yet greater things for it . Bro . Ward , S . D ., was a thorough good working Mason , and would prove of great advantage to the members of the Hervey Lodge . Bro . Goodacre , J . D ., also was a good working Mason , and he
might say the same of Bro . Spalding , I . G . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Southwood responded . He took no credit for what he had done , which had been so kindly referred to by the W . M . Alluding to the initiates , he said they had shewn that they appreciated Freemasonry by having learned the lesson they had been taught of brotherly love , relief , and
truth . Those were the grand principles on which the Order was founded , and on which the Hervey Lodge would always act . ( Cheers . ) The other officers also responded , and the brethren separated , having drank the Tyler ' s toast , after spending a most agiceablc evening . Bros . Seymour Smith and G . T . Carter added some charming melody to the other entertainments of the day .
SKELMERSDALE LODGE ( No . 1599 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masons' Hall , Basinghall-street , on Thursday , 13 II 1 inst . The brethren present were Bros . John Bingcmann , W . M . ; Wni . H . Marston , S . W . ; Geo . Laker , J . W . ; Henry Roberts , Treas . ; Win . H . Lee , Sec . ; E . Abell , S . D . ; Sargant , J . D . ; Miroy , I . G . ; Rawles , Tyler . The
lodge was opened 111 due form . The minutes of the consecration meeting having been confirmed , the brethren proceeded to ballot for Mr . William Henry Knill-Abell , Mr . Thomas Knill-Abell , Mr . Charles Edward Hodsdon , Mr . James Causton , Mr . Louis Carl Beckmann , and Mr . George Evans , which resulted in their favour ; the first five candidates being present , were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Four brethren were also
elected as joining members . On the W . M . rising several names were proposed as candidates for initiation and lor joining at the next meeting . The lodge was their closed and adjourned to the second Thursday in May , and the brethren proceeded to an excellent banquet , provided by Bio . Bell , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and heaitily icspouded to by the fcicthicn . j , ^ , j
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BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —At the monthly meeting held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , April 6 th , all the officers attended punctually , namely , Bros . Brown , W . M . ; F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Falkncr , J . W . ; Wilton , P . M ., Dir . Cer . ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wilkinson , Sec . ; Braham , S . D . ; Denham , J . D . ; Gammer , I . G . ; Hunt and Radway , Stewards .
Besides these there were Past Masters Cooper , Moutrie , Ruble , Mann , Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 95 8 , and a few members ; also as visitors from No . 53 , Walker W . M . ; Col . Ford , P . M . ; Rev . — Martin , P . M . ; ' Rolfe . Willson , and Sumsion ; from No , 379 , G . H . Cook , W . M . ; Dickenson , Sec . ; and Bush ; from No . 906 , Keene , P . M . ; Howes , Dingle , Pinkttt . The lodge was opened at quarter to eight , and
the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s accounts were presented and passed , and a printed copy was given to each member . A favourable ballot was taken for the re-admission of Bro . Robert Cook as a joining member . Bro . Falkner presented the report of the committee appointed to endeavour to make arrangements for the purchase of a new organ ,
which did not afford much hope of success . Mr . John A . Wheeler , who had been balloted for at a previous meeting , was admitted , and initiated by the W . M ., the charge being admirably given by Bro . Cooper , and the working tools explained by the S . W . Bros . Meatyard and Mercer were examined as to their proficiency , of which they gave very satisfactory proof , entrusted , and dismissed for
preparation . The lodge was opened in ' the Second Degree , to which on their re-admission the candidates were passed by the W . M ., who again called on the S . W . to explain the working tools . The lodge having been resumed in the Fiist Degree , was finally closed soon after ten o ' clock . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held
on Wednesday , at the Masonic Room , Athenaeum . There was a very good attendance of the Craft , including several visiting brethren , the chair of K . S . being occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Atkinson . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and sonfirmed . Mr . John Thistlethwaitc having been unanimously elected ,
was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools of an Entered Apprentice being presented by the J . W . Bro . Dr . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . England , then gave a lecture on the First Tracing Board , which was listened t < with much attention by those present . At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Moore , and suitably acknowledged . The usual
proclamations were made , and the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —The last meeting of the season was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , April 10 th , at 8 p . m . Several officers were unable to attend , owing to illness or absence from home . Those present were Bros . Cook , W . M . ; Gore , S . W . ; H .
Culliford Hopkins , J . W . ; Dickenson , Sec ; Gazzard , Tyler ; also J . S . Bartrum , P . M . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , acted as I . P . M . ; C . A . Bush , P . M ., and D . C ; C . Collus , as S . D . ; II . G . Bush , 379 , as J . D . ; Howes , 906 , as I . G . ; Reeves , P . M . 906 , as Org . There were many visitors present , among them Bros . Brown . W . M . 41 ; Simmons , P . M . 53 ; Col . Ford , P . M . 53 ; Cooper ,
P . M . 41 . After the lodge had been opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . H . VV . Baldwin as a candidate for initiation , under dispensation , which was unanimously favourable . He was in attendance , as was also Mr . T . Johnston , previously balloted for . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W ., then took the chair at the request of the W . M ., and
performed the ceremony of initiation , afterwards calling upon Bro . Cooper to give the charge , who discharged the duty in his usual impressive manner , and upon the J . W . to deliver the lecture on the Tracing Board , which he did for the first time , and acquitted nittiself admirably . A vote of thanks was passed to the visitors for their attendance , and specially to those who had rendered assistance in working
the ceremony , which was duly acknowledged . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at ten o ' clock , and the brethren separated , not to meet again till November . CAWMPORE . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 438 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th March in the Freemasons' Hall . Bro . C . Burbidge presided , and was supported by Bros . Bedford , P . M . ;
Eastaway , S . W . ; Littlewood , J . W . ; Ward , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; Coles , I . G . ; Tumber , Organist ; and a good number of members . The visitors were Bros . T . Deek , 5 63 ; J . Macpherson , 391 ; A . E . Linton , 1210 ; G . Noble , 1210 ; and E . Boare , 5 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then passed to the Second
Degree , when Bro . Logie was entrusted with it . The lodge was then raised to the Sublime Degree , when Bros . H . Burton and A . Burton were brought forward to receive it , which was given with great effect by the worth ) R . VV . M . This brought the business of the evening to a close . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form arrd the brethren adjourned to a good supper , to which the v
isitors were , as is usual with this most hospitable lodge , especially invited . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then duly honoured . The R . W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . P . M . Bedford , " who is , he was sorry to say , leaving the station ; he has been a member of this lodge for the last nine years . Bro . Bedford responded at some length . He said that it was true he would be absent in
person , but his thoughts would often wander to Lodge Harmony and the many pleasant evenings he had spent there . The brethren then separated after spending a very agreeable evening . RUNCORN . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 758 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this now prosperous lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall on the evening of Wednesday , Apiil slh , 1876 . The lodge 'vas opened in due foins
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by the W . M ., Bro . Edward Aston , at 6 . 30 . The following officers and others were present : —Bros . James Warburton , S . W . ; W . Wass , J . W . ; Charles Gerrard , S . D . ; J . Coxshill , J . D . ; William Lyon , Treas . ; George Moss , Sec . ; Thomas Gregson , Org . ; William Mcllor , I . G . ; George Purver , Tyler ; Robert Rigby , I . P . M . ; C . C . Simson , P . M . ; J . Fothergill , P . M . ; Thomas Kingston ; J . Couth ,
J . W . Ltghtburn , John L . Jones , and others . Visiting brethren : Bros . J . K . Diggs , W . M . of St . John's , 673 ; John Pemberton , P . G ., S . W . L ., and P . M . of Lodge 1264 . The minutes of the March meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , passed Bro . John James Waterworth to the Fellow Craft Degree , after which Bro . James Collier was examined in the former
degree , and having answered satisfactory , was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . Bro . Jonathan Wilson having been proposed as a joining member , was balloted for , and unanimously elected . Bros . W . W . iss , J . W ., and W . Millor , I . G ., proposed and seconded Mr . Charles Rigby as eligible to become a member . Other important business being done , the lodge closed in harmony at nine o ' clock .
PLUMSTEAD .-Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Lord Raglan on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . A . Penfold , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : —J . McDougall , I . P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., and P . G . S . Kent ; T . Smith , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P . Kent ; C . Ellis , P . M . ; J . Henderson , P . M . ; W . T . Vincent ,
S . W . ; II . J . Butter , J . W . ; A . Jcssup , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M . and Sec . ; J . D . Hayes , S . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; and R . Lister , Tyier . Among the visitors were H . Carnelly , W . M . 13 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; W . Weston , S . W . 1536 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 1536 ; H . S . Sycr , Sec . 13 ; J . Warren , J . D . 700 ; J . Cavil , 147 ; H . Bryson , 700 ; t . W . Virgo , 700 , J . Plume , 1472 ; W . Topp , 8 79 ; A .
Clease , 13 ; B . Pilcher , 1472 ; and others . Lodge having been opened in due form and with prayer , the ballot was taken for Mr . F . Hayward , and after approval he and Mr . D . Davis , who was already balloted for , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Bros . Upperton and Mitchell were passed , and Bros . Andcison , Read , and Long were raised in their several degrees , the impressive ceremonies
being beautifully rendered by Bro . Penfold . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to supper and refreshments , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being put by the W . M . in his own choice and pithy manner . Some excellent singing enlivened the proceedings , and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren .
FLEETWOOD .-Hesketh Lodge ( No . 950 ) . — The annual meeting for the installation of W . M . was held on the 18 th inst . in the Masonic room . About 40 members of the Craft were present . Bro . Captain Jameson , W . M ., presided , and the lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer . The usual formalities of the Craft having been gone through , Bro . Dr . Orr , P . M ., toot the
W . M . 's chair , and the brethren below the rank of Master having retired , Bro . William Stewardson , J . W . ( Lancaster ) was duly installed into the cha ' r of King Solomon , the ceremony of installation being impressively gone through by Bro . Orr . The members having been re-admitted , the newly-installed W . M . was honoured with the customary salutes , and received the congratulations of the brethren
present . The W . M . then proceeded to elect his officers , who were inducted into their respective chairs by Bro . Orr , as follows : —Bros . Henry Rawes , S . W . ; Capt . Leeming , J . W . ; R . Robinson , S . D . ; John Wilson , Lancaster , J . D . ; Richard Charnley , I . G . ; John Gibson , Treas . ; — Hall , Sec . ; and James , Gibson , O . G . In the course of the proceedings , the newly-installed Master was presented with a
beautiful collar by the retiring P . M ., Bro . Capt . Jameson . The lodge was then closed in the manner peculiar to the Craft , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The installation banquet was held at the house of Bro . Foster , the Crown Hotel , where an attractive bill of fare was provided . The dinner was carefully served , and gave complete satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of
partaking of it . Bro . Stewardson , the W . M ., occupied the post of honour , and was supported by Bros . Captain and Adjt . Whitehead , Capt . Smith , Foster , Dr . Orr , Captain Leeming , Capt . Jameson . The S . W ., Bro . II . Rawes , officiated as Croupier in the west , and was ably supported by the brethren around him . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and
responded to . The proceedings were worked with the greatest unanimity , and the installation meeting , and its attendant banquet , were fittingly brought to a close by the timehonoured Tyler's toast . WELCHPOOL . — Welchpool Lodge ( No . 99 8 ) . —On Friday , the 31 st ult . ( the twelfth anniversary of this lodge ) the brethren assembled to celebrate the Festival
of St . John the Evangelist , amongst whom Were Bros . Robinson , D . P . Owen , P . M . ; W . Callcnder , I . P . M . ; W . Withy , P . M . ; F . Britton , W . M ., P . M . 850 , P . P . G . J . W . of Derbyshire ; T . McGrath , S . W . ; T . R . Morris , | . W . ; G . Brown , S . D . ; T . Richards , I . G . ; J . Dainly , 1-1 . R . Gilbank , J . H . Anderson , R . Parry , J . Owen , E . Owen , A . Ikin , W . E . Rider , J . Barnard , Tyler . The lodge
was opened by Bro . Britton , W . M ., at 3 . 30 p . m ., when the customary business was disposed of . " The Treasurer's balance sheet was presented and read , which was received with great favour by the brethren , there b ^ ing a larger balance than the lodge had ever had before in its favour . The W . M . afterwards announced that the installation of the W . M . would be immediately proceeded with , whin
Bro . Callcnder , I . P . M ., presented Bro . Thomas Rowley Morris , the W . M . elect , and Bro . F . Britton , W . M ., performed the ceremony in an impressive manner , assisted by Bro . D . P . Owen , P . M . The W . M . then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . V . Britton , I . P . M . ; G . Brown , S . W . ; J . Sides Davics , J . W . ; D . P . Owen , P . M ., Sec ; W . Withy , P . M ., Treas . ( while in .