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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
R . Smith , J . H . Draper , H . Smith , E . W . Dickenson , and W . Smith . There were also a large number of visitors from Richmond , Middlesborough , Northallerton , Sunderland , andWest Hartlepool . After the business had been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , and sat down to a most sumptuous repast .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . CROSTON . —Heskelh Lodge ( No . 9 86 ) . The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Grapes Inn , Croston , on Tuesday 4 th inst . meeting having been read by Bro . Cottam , Secretary , Bro . Revd . Lister Smith ancl two others were duly raised to the sublime degree of
Alaster Alason , which ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . P . Ascroft , as S . W ., Bro . Fletcher , J . W . The lodge having been closed in the second and third degrees , Bro . Atherton , who had just arrived from Liverpool , proposed an address
to his Royal Highness , Bro . Albe-t Edward Prince of Wales , which was seconded by Bro . R . Ri g bye , W . M ., and carried unanimously . The address , which was of a most respectful and fraternal character , beautifully illuminated by Bro . Orr of Preston , was then read and ordered
to be forwarded to its destination . A new member having been proposed , the lodge was closed down with solemn prayer . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , served by Bro . W . Ascroft , and the loyal and Alasonic toasts being drunk , the meeting ended .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
METROPOLITAN .
ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . —This Conclave held its quarterly
assembly on the 4 th instant , at I ' reemasons Tavern , under the sceptre of Sir Kt . Angelo J . Lewis , M . A ., the Al . P . S . who was well supported by his officers and several members . I'he Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette , a duly approved candidate , was installed as a Knight of the Order , after which
the election of officers for the ensuing year took place , the result being that Sir Kt . Kenning , V . E ., will fill the chair of Constantine for the ensuing year , Sir Knts . Aloss , Cubitt , and Gilbert , being chosen as V . E ., Treasurer , and Sentinel , respectively . The Recorder announced ,
amidst general manifestations of regret , that since the previous meeting , Sir Kt . W . H . Andrew , S . G ., had departed this life ; and the name , of the lamented deceased was ordered to be sent to the Grand Council for insertion in the
necrological pages of the Annual Calendar ofthe order . The conclave was then closed , and lhe Knights separated , the usual banquet being postponed to Thursday the 7 th instant , the date of the festival of the General Grand Conclave .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
GIBRALTAR .
IHE EUROI'A CHAPTER , ROSE CROIX was convened on the 4 th inst ., for the purpose of advancing to the 1 Sth elegree , Bros . Haynes , Alorgan , and Fenerry . Nearly all the members of the chapter attended to do honour to the AI . W . S ., who , on this occasion , presided fot the first time ,
and who , with the very able , and excellent assistance of the officers he had selected at his installation , conducted the ceremony in a manner that left nothing to be desired . The officers for the current year are III . Bro . Dantez , High Prelate ; 111 . Bro . ' Henry , First General ; 111 . Bro .
Williamson , Second General ; 111 . Bro . Wall , Grand Marshal ; and 111 . liro . Ellison , Raphael . After the chapter had been opened and before the reception of the candidate , the Treasurer 111 . Bro . Marin laid before the Princes a statement of tbe
financial condition of the chapter , which proved eminently satisfactory . P . M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Price then rose , and , in a few most appropriate - remarks , presented a very beautiful silver loving cup to the chapter . This magnificent piece of plate was received by the AI . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Bal-
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
four Cockburn , who , on behalf of the chapter , returned thanks for this very magnificent action on the part of the late AI . W . S . III . Bro . P . M . W . S Alton , as one of the senior Princes present , rose and begged to be permitted to unite with III . Bto . Balfour Cockburn , in the remarks which he had made in reference to this valuable addition to the
property of the chapter , and to the kindly sentiments and earnest interest in the welfare of the chapter , which had been there so tangibly expressed and demonstrated by 111 . Bro . P . ALW . S .
Price . At the conclusion of the third point the Princes retired , and was shortly summoned to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous collation had been prepared by the liberal and hospitable AI . W . S .
Poetry.
Poetry .
BROTHERLY LOVE , RELIEF , AND TRUTH .
BY BKO . WM . BKHN . UID . The world would be dreary , And life often weary , Without we'd a ray of the li g ht from above ,
Which heainiii'i benitrnlv . Sheds o ' er us divinely The tender effulgence of BROTHERLY LOVK . Though our joys pass away .
As our prospects decay , And Time to us whispers he ' s bound to be brief ; But a blessing we find , That in some of our kind Dwell hearts that respond to the . claims of RELIEF .
And when pleasure fails us And sorrow assails tis , And gone are i ' or ever are lhe days of our youth , How hallowed ' s the feeling , When to us revealing . We ' ve never forsaken the precepts of TRUTH .
TRINIDAD . —About two years have elapsed since the brethren of the islands comprised within the jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge of Trinidad had to mourn the loss of their District
Grand Alaster , in the death ofthe late Bro . Danl . Hart . The vacancy thus occasioned has now been filled up by the appointment of Bro . Robert Scott , The New Era congratulates the members
ofthe order that " this distinctive mark of masonic excellence has fallen to the lot of one so eminently qualified for the . post , not only by his position in our commmercial community , but as a gentleman of education , talents and refinement . "
MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL—The fourth annual ball of the brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 , Garston , took p lace on the 28 th ult ., at Delamcre ' s Rooms . Amongst those
present were Bros . R . J ones , W . M . ; J . Sellar , LP . AL ; J . W . Baker , P . G . S ., W . AI . 341 , P . M . 220 ; W . S . Vines , P . AI . j C Leedham , P . AL ; H . Clayton . S . W . * , W . Jones , j . W . ; J . G .
Butterfield , Secretary : (' apt T . Gr ; iv , J . D . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Capt . Berry , R . Brown , AN ' . T . May , Bateman , T . Josephs , Dr . E . AL Sheldon , Dr . Caldwell , _ vc . Bro . Vines , ofthe
Canton , supplied the n . 'i ' rcshmcnts . Bro . Butterfield , the Secretary , deserves much credit for the manner in which he carried out the general arrangements in connection with the ball .
Consecration Of The St. Mark's Chapter, No. 857.
CONSECRATION OF THE ST . MARK'S CHAPTER , No . 857 .
This new chapter was consecrated on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ,, at the Half Moon Hotel , Herne Hill , by Comp . Jas . Brett , P . Z ., G . D . C ., assisted by Comp . R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., as Director of Ceremonies . The chapter was duly opened by Comps . J . Brett , as Z . ; John Boyd , P . Z . as H .
and J . Lewis Ihomas , as J . ; after which the Companions entered , and the Presiding Officer proceeded with the ceremony of consecration—a chit )* which he performed in a most dignified and impressive manner . The D . C . then presented the Three Principals Designate , namely ,
Comps . C . H . Rogers Harrison , Z . ; W . B . Hambly , H . ; G . Schuck , J . ; and they were all regularly installed into their respective chairs . The Al . E . Z . then invested Comp . H . E . Francis , P . Z ., as the first S . E . of the chapter , and afterwards proposed that the thanks of the chapter ,
ancl the rank of Honorary Member be awarded to Comp . Brett , for his admirable working of thc ceremonies of consecration and installation , and to Comp . Little for assisting in the same . Both companions briefly acknowledged the compliment . Votes of thanks were also passed to
Comps . Boyd and Thomas , the acting H . and J . at the consecration , and to Comp . W . Worrell for the able way in which he conducted the musical portion of the ceremonies . A large number of candidates having been proposed , the chapter was closed , and the . Companions sat
down to a capital dinner under the AI . E . Z ' s presidency . The usual loyal and R . A . toasts were dul y honoured—and good speeches were made by several present , including Comps . J . O . Oxland , and C . Homfray , for the visitors , and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all .
Consecration Of The Birchall Lodge Of Mark Masters, No. 143 .
CONSECRATION OF THE BIRCHALL LODGE OF MARK MASTERS , No . 143 .
On Wednesday , 13 th inst . a very important ceremony in connection with Freemasonry in Preston took place at tlie Bull Hotel . Hitherto the elegree of Mark Alasonry , under the constitution of England , has found no habitation in the town , but through the instrumentality of Bro .
Colonel Birchall , a lodge has been formed , and the consecration took place on Wednesday last , when Bro . W . Romaine Callender , jun ., of Manchester , the Right Worshipful Giand Alaster of the Order for the province of Lancashire , accompanied by a large number of his Grand Officers ,
attended , lhe ceremony was an exceedingly interesting one , and at its close the Prov . G . M . installed as the first Worshipful Alaster Bro . Colonel Birchall , who appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Alajor AVilson , S . W . ; Richard
Robinson , f . W . ; [ . J . Greaves , Al . O . ; Joseph Pritt , S . O . ; ' W . Welbourne , J . O . •James Porter , W . AI . 60 , Secretary ; George Galloway , S . D . ; Ralph Laudles , J . D . ; James Worsley , I . G ., A . Ale . Carter , 1 ' .
Subsequently Bro . Col . Birchall provided a grand banquet in an adjoining room . The chair was occupied by Bro . Col . Birchall , who was supported by the following brethren : —The R . W . W . Romaine Callender , jun ., Prov . G . M . M . ; W . O . Walker , Prov . G . M . O . ; R . Goepel , Prov . G . S . O- J . Gibb Smith , Prov . G . J . O . ; Rev . Jno .
Leighton Figgins , M . A ., Prov . G . C ; Jno . Duffield , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . F . Tweedale , Prov . G . Reg . ; Jno . Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . H . Prince , Prov . G . S . D . ; W . Ashwor . h , Prov . G . J . D . ; R . Butterworth , Prov . G . D . C ; J . Ashworth , Prov . G . A . D . C . ; R . Seed . Prov . ( A . Org . ; T . T . Lancashire . Prov . G . S . B . ; A . Milne . Prov .
G . Steward : Jno . Handley , Prov . G . I . G . ; Wm . Roberts P . ' Prov . G . S . D , and Prov . G . M . O . j Jas . Porter , W . AI . 60 : G . Galloway , P . AL ; Major Thomas Wilson ; Dr . Aloore , G . Swd . Bear . r ; J- J . Greaves ; J . Pritt ; W . Welbourne ; R . Landless ; J . Worsley ; J . Grime ; H .
Livesay ; 1 hos . Aspden . The Worshi pful Alaster proposed the usual loyal toasts , ancl " the health of the Rev . R . G . Portal , Grand Alark Alaster of England , with his Deputy and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master gave " II . W . Bro
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R . Smith , J . H . Draper , H . Smith , E . W . Dickenson , and W . Smith . There were also a large number of visitors from Richmond , Middlesborough , Northallerton , Sunderland , andWest Hartlepool . After the business had been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , and sat down to a most sumptuous repast .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . CROSTON . —Heskelh Lodge ( No . 9 86 ) . The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Grapes Inn , Croston , on Tuesday 4 th inst . meeting having been read by Bro . Cottam , Secretary , Bro . Revd . Lister Smith ancl two others were duly raised to the sublime degree of
Alaster Alason , which ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . P . Ascroft , as S . W ., Bro . Fletcher , J . W . The lodge having been closed in the second and third degrees , Bro . Atherton , who had just arrived from Liverpool , proposed an address
to his Royal Highness , Bro . Albe-t Edward Prince of Wales , which was seconded by Bro . R . Ri g bye , W . M ., and carried unanimously . The address , which was of a most respectful and fraternal character , beautifully illuminated by Bro . Orr of Preston , was then read and ordered
to be forwarded to its destination . A new member having been proposed , the lodge was closed down with solemn prayer . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , served by Bro . W . Ascroft , and the loyal and Alasonic toasts being drunk , the meeting ended .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
METROPOLITAN .
ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . —This Conclave held its quarterly
assembly on the 4 th instant , at I ' reemasons Tavern , under the sceptre of Sir Kt . Angelo J . Lewis , M . A ., the Al . P . S . who was well supported by his officers and several members . I'he Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette , a duly approved candidate , was installed as a Knight of the Order , after which
the election of officers for the ensuing year took place , the result being that Sir Kt . Kenning , V . E ., will fill the chair of Constantine for the ensuing year , Sir Knts . Aloss , Cubitt , and Gilbert , being chosen as V . E ., Treasurer , and Sentinel , respectively . The Recorder announced ,
amidst general manifestations of regret , that since the previous meeting , Sir Kt . W . H . Andrew , S . G ., had departed this life ; and the name , of the lamented deceased was ordered to be sent to the Grand Council for insertion in the
necrological pages of the Annual Calendar ofthe order . The conclave was then closed , and lhe Knights separated , the usual banquet being postponed to Thursday the 7 th instant , the date of the festival of the General Grand Conclave .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
GIBRALTAR .
IHE EUROI'A CHAPTER , ROSE CROIX was convened on the 4 th inst ., for the purpose of advancing to the 1 Sth elegree , Bros . Haynes , Alorgan , and Fenerry . Nearly all the members of the chapter attended to do honour to the AI . W . S ., who , on this occasion , presided fot the first time ,
and who , with the very able , and excellent assistance of the officers he had selected at his installation , conducted the ceremony in a manner that left nothing to be desired . The officers for the current year are III . Bro . Dantez , High Prelate ; 111 . Bro . ' Henry , First General ; 111 . Bro .
Williamson , Second General ; 111 . Bro . Wall , Grand Marshal ; and 111 . liro . Ellison , Raphael . After the chapter had been opened and before the reception of the candidate , the Treasurer 111 . Bro . Marin laid before the Princes a statement of tbe
financial condition of the chapter , which proved eminently satisfactory . P . M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Price then rose , and , in a few most appropriate - remarks , presented a very beautiful silver loving cup to the chapter . This magnificent piece of plate was received by the AI . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Bal-
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
four Cockburn , who , on behalf of the chapter , returned thanks for this very magnificent action on the part of the late AI . W . S . III . Bro . P . M . W . S Alton , as one of the senior Princes present , rose and begged to be permitted to unite with III . Bto . Balfour Cockburn , in the remarks which he had made in reference to this valuable addition to the
property of the chapter , and to the kindly sentiments and earnest interest in the welfare of the chapter , which had been there so tangibly expressed and demonstrated by 111 . Bro . P . ALW . S .
Price . At the conclusion of the third point the Princes retired , and was shortly summoned to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous collation had been prepared by the liberal and hospitable AI . W . S .
Poetry.
Poetry .
BROTHERLY LOVE , RELIEF , AND TRUTH .
BY BKO . WM . BKHN . UID . The world would be dreary , And life often weary , Without we'd a ray of the li g ht from above ,
Which heainiii'i benitrnlv . Sheds o ' er us divinely The tender effulgence of BROTHERLY LOVK . Though our joys pass away .
As our prospects decay , And Time to us whispers he ' s bound to be brief ; But a blessing we find , That in some of our kind Dwell hearts that respond to the . claims of RELIEF .
And when pleasure fails us And sorrow assails tis , And gone are i ' or ever are lhe days of our youth , How hallowed ' s the feeling , When to us revealing . We ' ve never forsaken the precepts of TRUTH .
TRINIDAD . —About two years have elapsed since the brethren of the islands comprised within the jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge of Trinidad had to mourn the loss of their District
Grand Alaster , in the death ofthe late Bro . Danl . Hart . The vacancy thus occasioned has now been filled up by the appointment of Bro . Robert Scott , The New Era congratulates the members
ofthe order that " this distinctive mark of masonic excellence has fallen to the lot of one so eminently qualified for the . post , not only by his position in our commmercial community , but as a gentleman of education , talents and refinement . "
MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL—The fourth annual ball of the brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 , Garston , took p lace on the 28 th ult ., at Delamcre ' s Rooms . Amongst those
present were Bros . R . J ones , W . M . ; J . Sellar , LP . AL ; J . W . Baker , P . G . S ., W . AI . 341 , P . M . 220 ; W . S . Vines , P . AI . j C Leedham , P . AL ; H . Clayton . S . W . * , W . Jones , j . W . ; J . G .
Butterfield , Secretary : (' apt T . Gr ; iv , J . D . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Capt . Berry , R . Brown , AN ' . T . May , Bateman , T . Josephs , Dr . E . AL Sheldon , Dr . Caldwell , _ vc . Bro . Vines , ofthe
Canton , supplied the n . 'i ' rcshmcnts . Bro . Butterfield , the Secretary , deserves much credit for the manner in which he carried out the general arrangements in connection with the ball .
Consecration Of The St. Mark's Chapter, No. 857.
CONSECRATION OF THE ST . MARK'S CHAPTER , No . 857 .
This new chapter was consecrated on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ,, at the Half Moon Hotel , Herne Hill , by Comp . Jas . Brett , P . Z ., G . D . C ., assisted by Comp . R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., as Director of Ceremonies . The chapter was duly opened by Comps . J . Brett , as Z . ; John Boyd , P . Z . as H .
and J . Lewis Ihomas , as J . ; after which the Companions entered , and the Presiding Officer proceeded with the ceremony of consecration—a chit )* which he performed in a most dignified and impressive manner . The D . C . then presented the Three Principals Designate , namely ,
Comps . C . H . Rogers Harrison , Z . ; W . B . Hambly , H . ; G . Schuck , J . ; and they were all regularly installed into their respective chairs . The Al . E . Z . then invested Comp . H . E . Francis , P . Z ., as the first S . E . of the chapter , and afterwards proposed that the thanks of the chapter ,
ancl the rank of Honorary Member be awarded to Comp . Brett , for his admirable working of thc ceremonies of consecration and installation , and to Comp . Little for assisting in the same . Both companions briefly acknowledged the compliment . Votes of thanks were also passed to
Comps . Boyd and Thomas , the acting H . and J . at the consecration , and to Comp . W . Worrell for the able way in which he conducted the musical portion of the ceremonies . A large number of candidates having been proposed , the chapter was closed , and the . Companions sat
down to a capital dinner under the AI . E . Z ' s presidency . The usual loyal and R . A . toasts were dul y honoured—and good speeches were made by several present , including Comps . J . O . Oxland , and C . Homfray , for the visitors , and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all .
Consecration Of The Birchall Lodge Of Mark Masters, No. 143 .
CONSECRATION OF THE BIRCHALL LODGE OF MARK MASTERS , No . 143 .
On Wednesday , 13 th inst . a very important ceremony in connection with Freemasonry in Preston took place at tlie Bull Hotel . Hitherto the elegree of Mark Alasonry , under the constitution of England , has found no habitation in the town , but through the instrumentality of Bro .
Colonel Birchall , a lodge has been formed , and the consecration took place on Wednesday last , when Bro . W . Romaine Callender , jun ., of Manchester , the Right Worshipful Giand Alaster of the Order for the province of Lancashire , accompanied by a large number of his Grand Officers ,
attended , lhe ceremony was an exceedingly interesting one , and at its close the Prov . G . M . installed as the first Worshipful Alaster Bro . Colonel Birchall , who appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Alajor AVilson , S . W . ; Richard
Robinson , f . W . ; [ . J . Greaves , Al . O . ; Joseph Pritt , S . O . ; ' W . Welbourne , J . O . •James Porter , W . AI . 60 , Secretary ; George Galloway , S . D . ; Ralph Laudles , J . D . ; James Worsley , I . G ., A . Ale . Carter , 1 ' .
Subsequently Bro . Col . Birchall provided a grand banquet in an adjoining room . The chair was occupied by Bro . Col . Birchall , who was supported by the following brethren : —The R . W . W . Romaine Callender , jun ., Prov . G . M . M . ; W . O . Walker , Prov . G . M . O . ; R . Goepel , Prov . G . S . O- J . Gibb Smith , Prov . G . J . O . ; Rev . Jno .
Leighton Figgins , M . A ., Prov . G . C ; Jno . Duffield , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . F . Tweedale , Prov . G . Reg . ; Jno . Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . H . Prince , Prov . G . S . D . ; W . Ashwor . h , Prov . G . J . D . ; R . Butterworth , Prov . G . D . C ; J . Ashworth , Prov . G . A . D . C . ; R . Seed . Prov . ( A . Org . ; T . T . Lancashire . Prov . G . S . B . ; A . Milne . Prov .
G . Steward : Jno . Handley , Prov . G . I . G . ; Wm . Roberts P . ' Prov . G . S . D , and Prov . G . M . O . j Jas . Porter , W . AI . 60 : G . Galloway , P . AL ; Major Thomas Wilson ; Dr . Aloore , G . Swd . Bear . r ; J- J . Greaves ; J . Pritt ; W . Welbourne ; R . Landless ; J . Worsley ; J . Grime ; H .
Livesay ; 1 hos . Aspden . The Worshi pful Alaster proposed the usual loyal toasts , ancl " the health of the Rev . R . G . Portal , Grand Alark Alaster of England , with his Deputy and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master gave " II . W . Bro