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Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
Grand Masters Council ( No . i ) . —This nC ; i met at the Grand Mark Hall , Great Queen-street , cC Ve ioth ult . Among those present were Comps . B . R . lant G . L ., T . I . M . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . D . G . M ., S ' riM ; G . Graveley , P . T . I . M ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , InGAL , P . T . I . M ., Recorder ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., r n ' t G . J Jofin Pakes , S . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . T . I . M . j c- r Augustus Harris , G . D . C .: Robert Berridge , P . D . G . AL , Matierl
r Treas . ; L- 1 ' . , -MJ . U . M ., U . Kecorder ; 5 . p Catterson , G . Briggs , B . Stewart , J . Holland , VV . H . ¦ fore , and Major-General T . Cumming . Comps . J . Read J Gordon Miller were visitors . The minutes of the previous council having been read „ d confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comps . l " eut . -Col . C . E . Vansittart , Major A . E . Hansard , R . A ., i H . lizard , M . D ., and John Smith , and it being
unanimous , they vvere duly admitted , received , and greeted as J . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M ., the four ceremonies Armost ably performed by the T . LAI ., vvith the valuable assistance of Comps . C . F . Matier , H . J . Lardner , and H . u Shirley . Apologies vvere received from Comps . Lieut .-fol Lambert , Major Dunbar , G . Powell , E . Storr , Dr .
, Pocock , N . Prower , Major VV . B . Williamson , R . L , Loveland , and others . The council was then closed in the Degree of S . AL , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was provided . The T . I . M . presided most ably , and some able speeches vvere made .
Allied Masonic Degrees.
Allied Masonic Degrees .
LANCASTER . Garnett Council ( No . 8 ) . —The installation meeting- of the above council was held at the Alasonic Hall , Qiurch-street , on Friday the 14 th inst ., when there vvere present , amongst others , Bros . Capt . Garnett , P . G . D ., & c , IV . M . ; Henry Longman , P . AL ; Thomas Atkinson , G . D . ; Benj . Gregson , G . S . B ., VV . AI . elect ; Thos . Bayley , J . W . ; md others . Thecouncil having been duly opened and several matters
of routine disposed of , Bro . Gregson , G . S . B ., vvas regularly installed into the chair by the Installing Officer , Bro . Garnett , P . G . D . Bro . Gregson invested his ofiicers as follows : —Bros . Thos . Bayley , S . W . ; Jacob Stanley , J . VV . ; ] . Ellershaw , S . D . ; A . Stanley , J . D . ; J . Bennett , I . G . ; and E . Arrnitage , Secretary . Votes of thanks were passed to Bro . Garnett for his services as VV . M . and Installing Officer , also to Bro . Atkinson for his services as Treasurer .
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The October meeting of the Board of Benevolence » as held on Wednesday , in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall , London , Bros . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President ; James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President ; and C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . Bros . E . Letchworth , G . S . ; A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . S .: and W . Dodd and
W . H . Lee represented Grand Secretary ' s office . The other brethren who attended were Bros . William Vincent , S . V . Abraham , S . Vallentine , A . Lucking , Geo . B . Chapman , Charles Dairy , T . W . Whitmarsh , John King , Dr . H . J . Strong , W . P . Brown , T . C . Xewson , Henry Garrod , E . C . Mulvey , George R , Ungley , H . Massey , David D . Mercer , 1 . H . Matthews ,
Charles J . R . Tijou , George Read , Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C ; George Coop , James Bunker , J . N . Streater , C . N ' . Alclntyre North , J . Gait Fisher , George Bird , J . K . Pitt , R . Willoughby , J . W . Nash , George Flint , Orlton Cooper , J . M . Moore , W . S . Heath , Edwin Venner , T . Sleeman , Lewis Doser , Charles Coleman , J . C . Stone , E . Brooks , Walter Dersham , Robert
Gooding , G . Brown , H . G . Pitt , G . Bolton , H . E . Joyce , Dick Radcliffe , Walter Martin , j . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . Joseph Young , John Marshall , E . J . Williams , Bradshaw Brown , John L . Anderson , H . J . «<*!! , A . G . Duck , J . Duncan , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Alaster made at the former meeting to the
'mount of £ 100 . There were 37 cases on the new lst '' 5 being London , and the remainder from Roch-™ , Truro , Bromley , Bradford , Monmouth , Launteston , Chislehurst , Birmingham , Plumstead , Harwich , Word , Lahore , Southampton , Cape Breton , Ipswich , jwstaple , Bungay , Topsham , Northampton , Malta , vorth Walshamand Cardiff . The petitioners'
, ages *" respectivel y 91 , 79 , 77 , 75 , 74 , 71 , 70 , 63 , 62 , 61 , IA- 1 A 55 . 54 . S 3 . 5 A 5 L 50 , 48 , 40 , 37 . and 31 . e Highest number of years' subscriptions were 40 , «>* -9 , 28- } . 26 , 24 , 223 , t 81 , i 8 i , 18 , 16 ! ., 16 , 135 , 1 ii , j , and 9 , * J WQ 0 f t ( , cases were deferred being inm plete . The remaining < i « vvere voted a total nf
tod * " - There was one recommendation to Grand mmf ^ and two for ^ 5 ° each * The recom-™<« tions to the Grand Master were four of £ 40 ^ and four of £ 30 each . Grants were made—16 of ^ eaT ' ' ° ne oi ^ l $ ' foUr of ^ each ' and three ol " Board sat nearl y four hours .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
1 , 'son ^ i . - y Court of 'he Subscribers to the Royal 14 th j ' '"^ 'tution for Boys was held on Friday , the 8 * 0 R , ?' ' ' the large Hall , Freemasons' Tavern , tothj < £ ¦ Eve ' Past Grand Treas ¦• & c '' beingvoted " the a ' ' The attendance of brethren was not large Sre ater c ° > encement of the business , but it assumed a 'mensions ; as the proceedings advanced .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
After the reading of the minutes of the July Quarterly Court , Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE moved a vote of thanks to the Trustees of the late Sustentation Fund , the Earl of Lathom , Lord Leigh , John Aloxon Clabon and Richard Eve , Bro . Clabon , he said , had served since April 14 th , 1 S 73 . Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , P . G . T ., seconded the motion
which vvas then put and unanimously carried . The CHAIRMAN then proposed a vote of condolence vvith the widow and family of the late Bro . W . Roebuck , Trustee of the Institution , and said that he had known him 40 years . He filled many offices of distinction in the Boys' School , and was on the Board of Management . From 1871 to 1885 he vvas a Trustee ,
and he always devoted himself very much to the interests of the Institution . Bro . S . G . HOMFRAY seconded the motion , which was then put and carried . On the motion of Bro . GLASS , seconded by Bro . PRITCHARD , Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., vvas elected a Trustee in the place of the late Bro . Roebuck , and Bro .
EVE , in acknowledging the compliment , assured the brethren that he received this further proof of their confidence with very great satisfaction . He had always taken a deep interest in the Institution , and he trusted it would ever flourish . Whatever he could do he hoped he would have health to sustain him in the performance of his duties .
The following motion by Bro . J . S . CUMBERLAND , seconded by Bro . J AMES BRETT , P . G . P ., vvas carried , vvith the amendment that the hour be four instead of five , moved by Bro . LE FEUVRE , seconded by Bro . J AMES STEVENS , and supported by Bro . T . BATEMAN Fox , of Dewsbury , Bro . J . BODENHAM , and other brethren : —
"That Law XLVI 1 I . be altered as follows : —The Council shall meet at the office of the Institution on the last Friday of every month ^ except when that day shall fall on the Friday immediately before a Bank Holiday , when the meeting shall be held on the next following Friday ) , August excepted , at Five o ' clock in the afternoon ,
Elect a Chairman , being a Freemason , at each meeting , and may adjourn from time to time . Five shall form a quorum . " The following motions vvere afterwards moved by Bro . RICHARD EVE , P . G . Treasurer , Patron , Chairman of the Board of Management : —
That in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the Institution during the past 30 years as Honorary Surgeon-Oculist , the rank of Honorary Vice-President be conferred upon the W . Bro . Jabez Hogg , F . L . S ., AI . R . CS ., fa ., Past Grand Deacon , in accordance with Law XL
That in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the Institution during the past 25 years as Honorary Aledical Officer , the rank of Honorary Vice-President be conferred upon Bro . Wharton P . Hood , AI . D ., in accordance with Law XI .
That the distinction of an Honorary Vice-Presidency be conferred upon the W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . of C , D . P . G . M . for Aliddlesex , as an acknowledgment of the services rendered by him in his gift of 130 guineas to found Prizes for History for deserving Pupils in the Institution .
That W . Bro . Stanley James Attenborough , Vice-Patron and Alember of the Board of Alanagement , be appointed Honorary Solicitor to the Institution . All these motions were carried . The brethren alterwards elected 24 out of a list of 37 boys , into the Institution . The result which vvas not made known till after vve went to press , will be published in our next .
A Serious Error.
A SERIOUS ERROR .
In the Journalist of last Saturday , in a biographical notice of Bro . W . M . Duckworth ( P . M . 1928 ) , it was stated that , in recognition of his services as the first Treasurer and a founder of the Gallery Lodge , he was elected its VVorshipful Master without having filled the offices of Junior and Senior Wardens . Taken literally
this is correct , Bro . Duckworth not having served both those offices . But as the statement might lead people to suppose that Bro . Duckworth never served in a Warden ' s chair , it is necessary to say that he was appointed direct from his position of Treasurer to the post of Senior Warden without previously going through the position of Junior Warden . Freemasons
will know that he could not have been elected Worshipful Master unless he had been a Junior or Senior Warden in some lodge for 12 months , and the Gallery Lodge would probably have lost its warrant and its Past Masters been suspended for a period if the brethren
had been guilty of such a violation of Masonic law as to place in the chair , without the special licence of the Grand Master , a brother who had not been a Warden for a year . Grand Lodge books will show that Bro , Duckworth vvas S . W . of the Gallery Lodge for the year from December , IC 8 3 , to December , 1884 .
Centenary Op The Samaritan Lodge , No. 286, At Bacup.
CENTENARY OP THE SAMARITAN LODGE , No . 286 , AT BACUP .
The brethren of the above lodge celebrated their centenary at Bacup , East Lancashire , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . It was undoubtedly worthy of the high reputation they have acquired , for they had spared no
trouble or expense so as to provide most lavishly for the members and visitors on the occasion , and they were highly successful . The brethren assembled at 1 . 45 at the Green Man Hotel . Bro . Henry Turner , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B ., acted as W . M . ; Bro . John Wilson , P . M ., as S . W . ; and Bro . Daniel Hargreaves , P . M ., as J . W .
Centenary Op The Samaritan Lodge , No. 286, At Bacup.
At the opening , Bro . Col . LE GENDRE N . STARKIE , P . G . M ., in a short address , entrusted the centenary warrant and jewel to the W . M . The former was read by Bro . J AMES NEWTON , P . A . G . Sec , and returned to the W . M .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER expressed the great pleasure they all felt at seeing Bro . Col . Starkie there that day on such a memorable occasion , and he wished to convey to him from every member of the lodge a very hearty welcome indeed in their midst .
Bro . Joseph Thompson presented the Prov . Grand Master with a gold centenary jewel , subscribed to by the members of the lodge , who also accepted a centenary chain , and invested the Worshipful Master with the same .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replied in a few wellchosen remarks . An epitome of the history of the Samaritan Lodge , vvhich had been prepared very carefully and with great ability by Bro . HENRY TAYLOR , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., vvas read by him , who also gave a sketch of earl y Freemasonry in Bacup and Rossendale .
The brethren formed in regular processional order under the supervision of Bros . W . H . Peak , P . G . D . C ., ' and W . Barnes Russell , Deputy P . G . D . C , who carried out their duties admirably , and proceeded to St . John ' s Church for Divine service . A very powerful sermon was preached by Bro . Rev . John S . Doxey , P . P . G . Chap ., Punjab , India , and vvas assisted in the service
by Bro . Rev . Arthur Phillips . The proceeds of the collection vvas devoted to the Local Blind and Deaf and Dumb Institutions . The procession returned to the lodge rooms , where the brethren re-assembled , and after " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the numerous visitors the lodge was closed .
The following is a list of those " present : Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , P . G . M . ; Fritz Reiss , P . S . G . W . Rev . J . O . Jelly , P . G . Chap . ; Joseph Pollard , P . G . Treas . ; G . A . Holt , P . S . G . D . ; W . Peak , P . G . D . C . ; Wm . Barnes Russell , P . A . G . D . C ; John Stewart , P . G . S . B . ; James Newton , P . A . G . Sec . ; John Handford , P . G . P . ; Lucas Edleston , P . G . S . ; George E
Hillier , P . G . S . ; E . Haward , P . G . S . ; Thos . Higson , P . G . Tyler ; Edwin Hardman , P . P . S . G . D . ; John Taylor , P . P . G . P . ; G . H . Clarke , P . P . G . S . of W . ; R . Harrison , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Jackson , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Kenyon , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Marshall , W . M . ; J . Cockayne , S . W . ; W . Barclay , J . D . ; John Wilson , P . M . ; W . Greenhaigh , P . M . ; John Lord , P . AL : A .
Hamer , P . M . ; J . Blaithwaite , P . AI . ; James Marshal , Joshua Hoyle , G . Stoneshaw , P . AL ; Arthur Steel , 1 94 S ; J . Franklin Hurdle , 283 ; J . Greaves , W . M . ; John Buttervvorth , P . M . ; Jas . Alarshall , jun ., S . W . ; Heyworth Howarth , J . Dewhurst , P . M . ; D . Hargreaves , P . M . ; William Kaye , George Hardman , James Taylor , J . W . ; Thos . Graham , James Berry ,
P . AL ; VV . Ormerod , P . AL ; Edwin Field , T . Rigby , S . Cox , S . W . ; Joseph Robinson , William Crawshaw , J . H . Lord , C . L . N . Wilson , T . Ridsdale Bowley , S . W . ; Alfred Lewtas , P . M . ; Albert Holt , J . W . ; John Parsons , S . W . ; W . Bracevvell , R . A . Buckley , Paul Sagar , John T . Howarth , G . S . Smith , P . M . ; J . Hargreaves , J . Ashworth , P . AL ; VV . H . Aladen , P . M . ;
Cuthbert Blacow , S . D . ; and VV . H . Kershaw , P . AI . The brethren subsequently partook of a banquet at the Bacup Mechanics' Hall , vvhich was beautifull y served by Mr . Jackson , the proprietor of the Green Man Hotel . One very agreeable feature vvas the fact that the brethren had the pleasure of having ladies
present . That alone was sufficient to guarantee the happiness of everyone present . About 140 sat down , and everything vvas of the very best , and the company charming . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts vvere duly honoured .
"The Health of the Prov . Grand Master " was proposed by Bro . WILSON in flowing terms , and drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Col . STARKIE said : VV . AL , Ladies , and Brethren , —The stereotype form of being unaccustomed to public speaking , does not exactly apply in one sense , as I am accustomed to speaking in public , but not to
ladies . However , it gives me great delight to see them and such a large assemblage of brethren . I thank you , Bro . Wilson , for proposing my health , using such kind expressions as you did , especially in connection of the position I hold with regard to the Institution you have named , namely , the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and
Benevolent Institution . All institutions are either for good or evil I am convinced , nor can it be denied this is for good . I have been reminded 1 have not been to Bacup , but I can assure you if I can be of any use to you in the future I shall be only too pleased to do so . We should establish good and healthy enjoyment ; the savage eats by himself ; the educated dine together .
What could be better than the present occasion to see the laws and evidence of refinement and education vvhich on that occasion especially resulted from the benefit of Masonry . He concluded by thanking them all for the arrangements they had made for the comfort
of the visitors , and the pleasure he had received from the musical portion of the programme . The toast of " Bro . George Mellor , Deputy P . G . M ., " vvas proposed by Bro . DANIEL HAKOKEAVES , P . M ., in a very witty and effective speech , and vvas heartily received .
Other toasts followed . The evening's enjoyment was greatly enhanced by the beautiful music rendered by Bros . W . H . Kershaw , P . AL ; Ridsdale Bowley , S . W . ; Cuthbert Blacow , S . D . ; and A . Lewtas , P . M .
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Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
Grand Masters Council ( No . i ) . —This nC ; i met at the Grand Mark Hall , Great Queen-street , cC Ve ioth ult . Among those present were Comps . B . R . lant G . L ., T . I . M . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . D . G . M ., S ' riM ; G . Graveley , P . T . I . M ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , InGAL , P . T . I . M ., Recorder ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., r n ' t G . J Jofin Pakes , S . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . T . I . M . j c- r Augustus Harris , G . D . C .: Robert Berridge , P . D . G . AL , Matierl
r Treas . ; L- 1 ' . , -MJ . U . M ., U . Kecorder ; 5 . p Catterson , G . Briggs , B . Stewart , J . Holland , VV . H . ¦ fore , and Major-General T . Cumming . Comps . J . Read J Gordon Miller were visitors . The minutes of the previous council having been read „ d confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comps . l " eut . -Col . C . E . Vansittart , Major A . E . Hansard , R . A ., i H . lizard , M . D ., and John Smith , and it being
unanimous , they vvere duly admitted , received , and greeted as J . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M ., the four ceremonies Armost ably performed by the T . LAI ., vvith the valuable assistance of Comps . C . F . Matier , H . J . Lardner , and H . u Shirley . Apologies vvere received from Comps . Lieut .-fol Lambert , Major Dunbar , G . Powell , E . Storr , Dr .
, Pocock , N . Prower , Major VV . B . Williamson , R . L , Loveland , and others . The council was then closed in the Degree of S . AL , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was provided . The T . I . M . presided most ably , and some able speeches vvere made .
Allied Masonic Degrees.
Allied Masonic Degrees .
LANCASTER . Garnett Council ( No . 8 ) . —The installation meeting- of the above council was held at the Alasonic Hall , Qiurch-street , on Friday the 14 th inst ., when there vvere present , amongst others , Bros . Capt . Garnett , P . G . D ., & c , IV . M . ; Henry Longman , P . AL ; Thomas Atkinson , G . D . ; Benj . Gregson , G . S . B ., VV . AI . elect ; Thos . Bayley , J . W . ; md others . Thecouncil having been duly opened and several matters
of routine disposed of , Bro . Gregson , G . S . B ., vvas regularly installed into the chair by the Installing Officer , Bro . Garnett , P . G . D . Bro . Gregson invested his ofiicers as follows : —Bros . Thos . Bayley , S . W . ; Jacob Stanley , J . VV . ; ] . Ellershaw , S . D . ; A . Stanley , J . D . ; J . Bennett , I . G . ; and E . Arrnitage , Secretary . Votes of thanks were passed to Bro . Garnett for his services as VV . M . and Installing Officer , also to Bro . Atkinson for his services as Treasurer .
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The October meeting of the Board of Benevolence » as held on Wednesday , in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall , London , Bros . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President ; James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President ; and C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . Bros . E . Letchworth , G . S . ; A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . S .: and W . Dodd and
W . H . Lee represented Grand Secretary ' s office . The other brethren who attended were Bros . William Vincent , S . V . Abraham , S . Vallentine , A . Lucking , Geo . B . Chapman , Charles Dairy , T . W . Whitmarsh , John King , Dr . H . J . Strong , W . P . Brown , T . C . Xewson , Henry Garrod , E . C . Mulvey , George R , Ungley , H . Massey , David D . Mercer , 1 . H . Matthews ,
Charles J . R . Tijou , George Read , Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C ; George Coop , James Bunker , J . N . Streater , C . N ' . Alclntyre North , J . Gait Fisher , George Bird , J . K . Pitt , R . Willoughby , J . W . Nash , George Flint , Orlton Cooper , J . M . Moore , W . S . Heath , Edwin Venner , T . Sleeman , Lewis Doser , Charles Coleman , J . C . Stone , E . Brooks , Walter Dersham , Robert
Gooding , G . Brown , H . G . Pitt , G . Bolton , H . E . Joyce , Dick Radcliffe , Walter Martin , j . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . Joseph Young , John Marshall , E . J . Williams , Bradshaw Brown , John L . Anderson , H . J . «<*!! , A . G . Duck , J . Duncan , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Alaster made at the former meeting to the
'mount of £ 100 . There were 37 cases on the new lst '' 5 being London , and the remainder from Roch-™ , Truro , Bromley , Bradford , Monmouth , Launteston , Chislehurst , Birmingham , Plumstead , Harwich , Word , Lahore , Southampton , Cape Breton , Ipswich , jwstaple , Bungay , Topsham , Northampton , Malta , vorth Walshamand Cardiff . The petitioners'
, ages *" respectivel y 91 , 79 , 77 , 75 , 74 , 71 , 70 , 63 , 62 , 61 , IA- 1 A 55 . 54 . S 3 . 5 A 5 L 50 , 48 , 40 , 37 . and 31 . e Highest number of years' subscriptions were 40 , «>* -9 , 28- } . 26 , 24 , 223 , t 81 , i 8 i , 18 , 16 ! ., 16 , 135 , 1 ii , j , and 9 , * J WQ 0 f t ( , cases were deferred being inm plete . The remaining < i « vvere voted a total nf
tod * " - There was one recommendation to Grand mmf ^ and two for ^ 5 ° each * The recom-™<« tions to the Grand Master were four of £ 40 ^ and four of £ 30 each . Grants were made—16 of ^ eaT ' ' ° ne oi ^ l $ ' foUr of ^ each ' and three ol " Board sat nearl y four hours .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
1 , 'son ^ i . - y Court of 'he Subscribers to the Royal 14 th j ' '"^ 'tution for Boys was held on Friday , the 8 * 0 R , ?' ' ' the large Hall , Freemasons' Tavern , tothj < £ ¦ Eve ' Past Grand Treas ¦• & c '' beingvoted " the a ' ' The attendance of brethren was not large Sre ater c ° > encement of the business , but it assumed a 'mensions ; as the proceedings advanced .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
After the reading of the minutes of the July Quarterly Court , Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE moved a vote of thanks to the Trustees of the late Sustentation Fund , the Earl of Lathom , Lord Leigh , John Aloxon Clabon and Richard Eve , Bro . Clabon , he said , had served since April 14 th , 1 S 73 . Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , P . G . T ., seconded the motion
which vvas then put and unanimously carried . The CHAIRMAN then proposed a vote of condolence vvith the widow and family of the late Bro . W . Roebuck , Trustee of the Institution , and said that he had known him 40 years . He filled many offices of distinction in the Boys' School , and was on the Board of Management . From 1871 to 1885 he vvas a Trustee ,
and he always devoted himself very much to the interests of the Institution . Bro . S . G . HOMFRAY seconded the motion , which was then put and carried . On the motion of Bro . GLASS , seconded by Bro . PRITCHARD , Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., vvas elected a Trustee in the place of the late Bro . Roebuck , and Bro .
EVE , in acknowledging the compliment , assured the brethren that he received this further proof of their confidence with very great satisfaction . He had always taken a deep interest in the Institution , and he trusted it would ever flourish . Whatever he could do he hoped he would have health to sustain him in the performance of his duties .
The following motion by Bro . J . S . CUMBERLAND , seconded by Bro . J AMES BRETT , P . G . P ., vvas carried , vvith the amendment that the hour be four instead of five , moved by Bro . LE FEUVRE , seconded by Bro . J AMES STEVENS , and supported by Bro . T . BATEMAN Fox , of Dewsbury , Bro . J . BODENHAM , and other brethren : —
"That Law XLVI 1 I . be altered as follows : —The Council shall meet at the office of the Institution on the last Friday of every month ^ except when that day shall fall on the Friday immediately before a Bank Holiday , when the meeting shall be held on the next following Friday ) , August excepted , at Five o ' clock in the afternoon ,
Elect a Chairman , being a Freemason , at each meeting , and may adjourn from time to time . Five shall form a quorum . " The following motions vvere afterwards moved by Bro . RICHARD EVE , P . G . Treasurer , Patron , Chairman of the Board of Management : —
That in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the Institution during the past 30 years as Honorary Surgeon-Oculist , the rank of Honorary Vice-President be conferred upon the W . Bro . Jabez Hogg , F . L . S ., AI . R . CS ., fa ., Past Grand Deacon , in accordance with Law XL
That in recognition of the eminent services rendered to the Institution during the past 25 years as Honorary Aledical Officer , the rank of Honorary Vice-President be conferred upon Bro . Wharton P . Hood , AI . D ., in accordance with Law XI .
That the distinction of an Honorary Vice-Presidency be conferred upon the W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . of C , D . P . G . M . for Aliddlesex , as an acknowledgment of the services rendered by him in his gift of 130 guineas to found Prizes for History for deserving Pupils in the Institution .
That W . Bro . Stanley James Attenborough , Vice-Patron and Alember of the Board of Alanagement , be appointed Honorary Solicitor to the Institution . All these motions were carried . The brethren alterwards elected 24 out of a list of 37 boys , into the Institution . The result which vvas not made known till after vve went to press , will be published in our next .
A Serious Error.
A SERIOUS ERROR .
In the Journalist of last Saturday , in a biographical notice of Bro . W . M . Duckworth ( P . M . 1928 ) , it was stated that , in recognition of his services as the first Treasurer and a founder of the Gallery Lodge , he was elected its VVorshipful Master without having filled the offices of Junior and Senior Wardens . Taken literally
this is correct , Bro . Duckworth not having served both those offices . But as the statement might lead people to suppose that Bro . Duckworth never served in a Warden ' s chair , it is necessary to say that he was appointed direct from his position of Treasurer to the post of Senior Warden without previously going through the position of Junior Warden . Freemasons
will know that he could not have been elected Worshipful Master unless he had been a Junior or Senior Warden in some lodge for 12 months , and the Gallery Lodge would probably have lost its warrant and its Past Masters been suspended for a period if the brethren
had been guilty of such a violation of Masonic law as to place in the chair , without the special licence of the Grand Master , a brother who had not been a Warden for a year . Grand Lodge books will show that Bro , Duckworth vvas S . W . of the Gallery Lodge for the year from December , IC 8 3 , to December , 1884 .
Centenary Op The Samaritan Lodge , No. 286, At Bacup.
CENTENARY OP THE SAMARITAN LODGE , No . 286 , AT BACUP .
The brethren of the above lodge celebrated their centenary at Bacup , East Lancashire , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . It was undoubtedly worthy of the high reputation they have acquired , for they had spared no
trouble or expense so as to provide most lavishly for the members and visitors on the occasion , and they were highly successful . The brethren assembled at 1 . 45 at the Green Man Hotel . Bro . Henry Turner , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B ., acted as W . M . ; Bro . John Wilson , P . M ., as S . W . ; and Bro . Daniel Hargreaves , P . M ., as J . W .
Centenary Op The Samaritan Lodge , No. 286, At Bacup.
At the opening , Bro . Col . LE GENDRE N . STARKIE , P . G . M ., in a short address , entrusted the centenary warrant and jewel to the W . M . The former was read by Bro . J AMES NEWTON , P . A . G . Sec , and returned to the W . M .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER expressed the great pleasure they all felt at seeing Bro . Col . Starkie there that day on such a memorable occasion , and he wished to convey to him from every member of the lodge a very hearty welcome indeed in their midst .
Bro . Joseph Thompson presented the Prov . Grand Master with a gold centenary jewel , subscribed to by the members of the lodge , who also accepted a centenary chain , and invested the Worshipful Master with the same .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replied in a few wellchosen remarks . An epitome of the history of the Samaritan Lodge , vvhich had been prepared very carefully and with great ability by Bro . HENRY TAYLOR , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., vvas read by him , who also gave a sketch of earl y Freemasonry in Bacup and Rossendale .
The brethren formed in regular processional order under the supervision of Bros . W . H . Peak , P . G . D . C ., ' and W . Barnes Russell , Deputy P . G . D . C , who carried out their duties admirably , and proceeded to St . John ' s Church for Divine service . A very powerful sermon was preached by Bro . Rev . John S . Doxey , P . P . G . Chap ., Punjab , India , and vvas assisted in the service
by Bro . Rev . Arthur Phillips . The proceeds of the collection vvas devoted to the Local Blind and Deaf and Dumb Institutions . The procession returned to the lodge rooms , where the brethren re-assembled , and after " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the numerous visitors the lodge was closed .
The following is a list of those " present : Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , P . G . M . ; Fritz Reiss , P . S . G . W . Rev . J . O . Jelly , P . G . Chap . ; Joseph Pollard , P . G . Treas . ; G . A . Holt , P . S . G . D . ; W . Peak , P . G . D . C . ; Wm . Barnes Russell , P . A . G . D . C ; John Stewart , P . G . S . B . ; James Newton , P . A . G . Sec . ; John Handford , P . G . P . ; Lucas Edleston , P . G . S . ; George E
Hillier , P . G . S . ; E . Haward , P . G . S . ; Thos . Higson , P . G . Tyler ; Edwin Hardman , P . P . S . G . D . ; John Taylor , P . P . G . P . ; G . H . Clarke , P . P . G . S . of W . ; R . Harrison , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Jackson , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Kenyon , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Marshall , W . M . ; J . Cockayne , S . W . ; W . Barclay , J . D . ; John Wilson , P . M . ; W . Greenhaigh , P . M . ; John Lord , P . AL : A .
Hamer , P . M . ; J . Blaithwaite , P . AI . ; James Marshal , Joshua Hoyle , G . Stoneshaw , P . AL ; Arthur Steel , 1 94 S ; J . Franklin Hurdle , 283 ; J . Greaves , W . M . ; John Buttervvorth , P . M . ; Jas . Alarshall , jun ., S . W . ; Heyworth Howarth , J . Dewhurst , P . M . ; D . Hargreaves , P . M . ; William Kaye , George Hardman , James Taylor , J . W . ; Thos . Graham , James Berry ,
P . AL ; VV . Ormerod , P . AL ; Edwin Field , T . Rigby , S . Cox , S . W . ; Joseph Robinson , William Crawshaw , J . H . Lord , C . L . N . Wilson , T . Ridsdale Bowley , S . W . ; Alfred Lewtas , P . M . ; Albert Holt , J . W . ; John Parsons , S . W . ; W . Bracevvell , R . A . Buckley , Paul Sagar , John T . Howarth , G . S . Smith , P . M . ; J . Hargreaves , J . Ashworth , P . AL ; VV . H . Aladen , P . M . ;
Cuthbert Blacow , S . D . ; and VV . H . Kershaw , P . AI . The brethren subsequently partook of a banquet at the Bacup Mechanics' Hall , vvhich was beautifull y served by Mr . Jackson , the proprietor of the Green Man Hotel . One very agreeable feature vvas the fact that the brethren had the pleasure of having ladies
present . That alone was sufficient to guarantee the happiness of everyone present . About 140 sat down , and everything vvas of the very best , and the company charming . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts vvere duly honoured .
"The Health of the Prov . Grand Master " was proposed by Bro . WILSON in flowing terms , and drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Col . STARKIE said : VV . AL , Ladies , and Brethren , —The stereotype form of being unaccustomed to public speaking , does not exactly apply in one sense , as I am accustomed to speaking in public , but not to
ladies . However , it gives me great delight to see them and such a large assemblage of brethren . I thank you , Bro . Wilson , for proposing my health , using such kind expressions as you did , especially in connection of the position I hold with regard to the Institution you have named , namely , the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and
Benevolent Institution . All institutions are either for good or evil I am convinced , nor can it be denied this is for good . I have been reminded 1 have not been to Bacup , but I can assure you if I can be of any use to you in the future I shall be only too pleased to do so . We should establish good and healthy enjoyment ; the savage eats by himself ; the educated dine together .
What could be better than the present occasion to see the laws and evidence of refinement and education vvhich on that occasion especially resulted from the benefit of Masonry . He concluded by thanking them all for the arrangements they had made for the comfort
of the visitors , and the pleasure he had received from the musical portion of the programme . The toast of " Bro . George Mellor , Deputy P . G . M ., " vvas proposed by Bro . DANIEL HAKOKEAVES , P . M ., in a very witty and effective speech , and vvas heartily received .
Other toasts followed . The evening's enjoyment was greatly enhanced by the beautiful music rendered by Bros . W . H . Kershaw , P . AL ; Ridsdale Bowley , S . W . ; Cuthbert Blacow , S . D . ; and A . Lewtas , P . M .