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and interesting an event had taken place at Wigton much interest was felt in the meeting of the "brethren of the mystic tie " of the year . The Province , of which the Rig ht Hon . thc Earl ot Bective , M . P ., is the Right Worship ful Provincial Grand Master—comprises fifteen lodges , viz .
No . 119 , Whitehaven ; No . 129 , Kendal ; 310 , Carlisle ; 327 , Wigton ; 339 , Penrith ; 371 , AIa * -yport ; 412 , Long-town' ; 812 , Appleby ; 9 62 , Workington : 1002 , Cockermouth ; 107 . 3 , Keswick 5 1074 , Kirby Lonsdale ; 1220 , Silloth ; 1267 , Egremont ; 1 390 , Millom .
The brethren first met at the Lodge roo 111 , at the Lion and Lamb , or at the Mechanics' Institute , where luncheon was provided . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in the Mechanics' Institute , thc whole of which had kindly been lent for the use of the brethren .
Thc Grand Lodge was then opened in due form by the P . G . M ., when a vote of condolence was passed to liro . Bushcr , on the death of his father , proposed by Col . Whitwell , D . P . G . M ., seconded bv Breathe Rev . W . Williams , P . G . C .
The following is a list of Grand Oflicers foi the ensuing year : — Earl of Bective , M . P . 1074 Prov . G . Master . John Whitwell , M . P ., 129 D . Prov . G . Master Lieut . A . C . Alott , . ft . A ' . P . AI . Prov . G . S . W . E . W . Henry , M . D ., P . M . Prov . G . J . W
11 9 .-Rev . A . Curwen , M . A ., Prov . G . Chaplain P . M . 9 62 . R . Rutherwood , 1002 „ „ „ John Lemon , P . M ., 327 . ... Prov . G . Treasurer Rt . Hon . Lord Muncaster , ... Prov . G . Registrar M . P ., 11 9 . Edward B usher , P . M ., 129 Prov . G . Secretary James Porter , P . M . 327 Prov . G . S . D . ' [ . R . Tickle , P . M . 371 Prov . G . J . D .
AV . Tattersall , 129 Prov . G . S . of W . H . Fearon , P . M . 119 Prov . G . D . of C . P . de E . Collin , 371 Prov . G . A . D . C . Roger Dodgson , 1390 Prov . G . Swd . 15 . John Wood , 1002 , Prov . G . Organist G . Brooker , P . M . 962 Prov . G . Pursuiviant A . Taylor , 310 Prov . G . Steward H . Bewes , 327 „ „ G . Shannon , M . I ) ., 327 „ „ „
George Carrick , 327 , John Mills , „ J . Norman Hodgson , 327 ... „ „ ,, The following Past and present Provincial Grand Oflicers were present : —the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Bective , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . John
Whitwell , D . P . G . M . ; E . Bushcr , Prov . G . S . B and Prov . G . Sec . ; John Lemon , Prov . G . T . John Gate , I'rov . G . R . ; Jesse 15-anning , Prov G . S . ; W . Kirkbride , Prov . " P . G . S . and P . L . Thomas Richardson , Prov . A . D . S . ; T . B . Ami
son , P . Prov . S . B , ; S . W . Rowland , P . Prov . G . O . ; Aaron Routledge , P . Prov . G . T . : J . Wood Prov . G . S . D ; E . Fearon , Prov . G . S . B . ; VV Shilton P . Prov . G . S . B . ; C . -Martin , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; P . « uin , Prov . G . S . W . •E . Hayward , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Tyson , P . Prov . J . W . ; R . Baxter , P . G . T .
I here was also a large attendance of brethren from the various Lodges in the Province . On the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge , the brethren met in proper form on the bowling green adjoining , and , headed by the excellent band ofthe Wigton Volunteer Rifle - Corps , marched
down West Street , through thc Market Place and along King Street , turning atthe Market Hill , and back to the Parish Church , along King Street , the whole way being lined with crowds of spectators , and * the windows of the houses were well filled . The Church was much crowded , the
arrangement being that the brethren were to sit below and others in the galleries . Ihe service was a lull choral one , ancl was intoned b y Canon Whitmore , of Carlisle Cathedral . The first lesson was read b y Canon Porteons , and-the second lesson b y Bro . Rev . A . Curwen of Harrington . The musical service was more than good ; it was
most impressive and effective , antl Mr . Metcalfe , who presided atthe organ was much extolled for the very efficient style in which lie played . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . W . Williams , of Cockermouth , P . G . Chaplain , from the text , Alark , chapter 15 , verse 38 , "And the veil ofthe temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom , " from which he preached a most
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appropriate and Masonic address , inculcating upon the brethren that they must be both material and spiritual-builders . The brethren , to the nnmber of about 180 , sat down to a very excellent banquet at about 4 o '
clock . It was prepared by Bro . Alartin , ofthe Lion and Lamb , and from the style iu which it was prepared and served , well deserved the commendations bestowed upon it . It took place in thc Diocesan marquee , which was erected in the
Floshfield grounds , through the kindness of Mr . Carrick . The dinner tables were very elegantly decorated with flowers and evergreens from Floshfield . Thc Chair at the dinner was taken by the
Right Worshipful the Earl of Bective , Provincial Grand Alaster , supported by Bro . Colonel Whitwell , the Rev . AV . AL Sehnibben , Bro . Canon Porteous , Bro . Iredale , Bro . Lemon , Bro . Carrick , Bro . Jackson Gillbanks , Bro . the Rev . W .
Williams , Bro . E . H . Henry , AI . D ., Bro . Dr . Jones , Bro . Captain Alott , Alinor Canon Whitmore , and the Rev . J . A . Scott . Ou the withdrawal of the cloth , the Chairman proposed " The Queen , " followed by the toast
of the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " after whicli the Chairman gave "The Bishops and Clergy ofthe Diocese , " each of which was received with much enthusiasm . After some of the speeches the band
played appropriate airs . —I'he Rev . W . AL Schinibben was thc first called upon to respond for the Bishop and Clergy , and cordially welcomed the brethren to Wigton . He said hc had much pleasure in placing his church at their disposal ,
pleased to think that in . their festivities they remembered the service in the Parish Church although he did not expect that his Church was to be turned into a Cathedral . ( Cheers . )—The
President then proposed " The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " to which Colonel Whitwell , AI . P ., Lieutenant A . C . Alott , R . N ., and Ensign Carrick returned thanks . —Air . Aletcalfe then
sang his celebrated song " John Peel , " with much applause . The room was then " close tyled , " and the various masonic toasts were given according to the toast list . CAKLISLI :. —Union Ludne ( ho . . 510 ) . —The
ordinary meetind of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 24 th inst . 'I'he W . AL , Alex . Taylor , presided , Bro . W . Court , P . Prov . G . P ., S . VV . This being the first meeting after the Grand Provincial gathering hitch- held at
Wigton , Bros . Taylor and Court appeared in their new Provincial regalia , each brother " Bearing his blushing honours thick upon him . ' Bro . George Hetheriiigton was passed , and Air ,
George Thorpe being ballotted for , approved of , and duly initiated . The good attendance of the old brethren , and the enthusiasm of the . recentl y admitted members , are causing this lodge to be of power in the city of Carlisle .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST )
Lt \ KKl'ooi .. —sliicteitt Union Lodge ( Ao . 203 ) . ¦ — -The ordinary periodical meeting of this exceedingl y harmonious lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall . Bro J . Parsons , W . AL , presided , and amongst his supporters were the following ollicers and
brethren : —Bros . II . James , W . P . M . ; T W Sergeant , S . W . ; H . Glover , S . D . ; G . Bromley Treas . ; P . AL F . Neill , Sec , E . Phillips ; B . VV Rowson , P . G . S . W . ; W . li . Ball , J . Birtles , E Johnston , Jesse AVood , T . Armstrong , AI Aroneberg , " AI . Clarkson , | . W . Peters , T
Crompton , A \ . AVilson , and W . Japha . Tlie visitors present were Bros . J . C Angus , G . Reg ., New Zealand , VV . AL , 1048 ; S . Haynes , P . M ., 823 ; T . Shaw , S . D ., 823 ; J . Holland , W . AL 823 ; J . AVinson , 241 ; J . Evans , S . W ., 1356
W . Myers , 1264 ; VV . F . Roberts , 1295 ; E . T . JOIK-S , 1264 ; | . Ellis , 66 }; W . G . V ' eale , O . 13 . 56 ; J . Skeaf , P . Prov . G . O ., P . AL 216 , & c . The second and third degrees were given during the evening bv the AV . AI . in the most striking
and impressive manner . Four candidates were proposed for initiation , after which the lodge was closed . After the repast which followed , the AV . AI . gave tlie usual toasts in a very excellent manner , and during the evening Bro . Angus gave
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highly interesting and valuable details respecting the position and prospects of Freemasonry at the antipodes . LIVERI ' . —Eveiitm Lodge ( No . 823)—Thc usual monthly gathering ofthe members of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 18 th
inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was one of the largest meetings which has been seen for some time , there being no fewer than about 100 brethren present . Bro . J . Holland , AV . AI ., occupied the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Thomas D . Pierce , LP . AL ;
Thomas Ashmore , P . AI . ; George Turner , P . M . ; Samuel Haynes , P . M . ; J . Banning , P . AI . ; AV . Boulton , S . AV . ; AV . J . Lunt , Treasurer ; AVm Cotterall , Secretary ; Thomas Shaw , S . D . ; AVm AVilson , Acting J . W . ; J . G . Veale , O . ; A . T . Lowe , I . G . ; AV . H . Ball , Tyler ; f . Holden , H .
Ashmore , Stewards . Ihc members present were Bros . A . C . Alott , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Service , J . Brooksbank , E . Kelly , R . AVarriner , E . H . G . Benedict , J . W . Cave-Brown , G . H . Bryson , P . AV . Oglesby , C . Tyrcn , R . Cox , J . Pugh , R . I-I . Evans ; AV . H . Cooper , J ohn Davies ,
I . AV . Robinson , H . Hall , T . H . Careful S . Alilikin , J . C . Dixon , R . Carson , T R . Granby , J . " T . Webster , J . S . Cuthbert , I Lucas , T . Grant , G . Chapman , AV . Johnson , G . Cuvncr , J . Goodman , J . Duncan , junr ., S . Ale . Guirc , R . Price , G . E . Farmer , P . Ashmore
AV . Holden , f . Alarshall , E . Alorgan , T . Evans , L . Bagnall , AV . Atherton , R . AV . Jex , G . Lowe , AV . H . Allen , C . Birchall , R . Wilde , J . Lloyd . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . Summers , 241 ; J . C . Augur , AV . AI . 1 0495 * J . J . Rose , S . VV ., 249 ; J . Ball , Secretary 673 ; E . Kyle ,
S . W ., 6- / 3 ; J . Ellis , 667 ; J . Pye , 203 , J . S . Cunningham , 22 ; C . H . Hill , P . M ., 724 ind 1276 ; J . T . Callow , AV . AI ., 673 ; G . B Fithain ; 1003 ; AV . AV . Walsh , 1393 ; J . AVood Treasurer , 1094 ; J . McCarthy , 191 ; D . Eraser , 477 ; C . Hocken , P . AL , 673 * , AV
Hythe , 1 , 380 ; C . Hyde , 249 ; J . Parsons , AV . AI ., 203 ; H . Jackson , 673 , 1393 ; C . Leedham , P . M ., 220 ; J . AI . Davies , 139 , 3 , and others . As a mark of respect for the late P . G . M . the brethren appeared with the tassels and rosettes of their aprons in jrape . One candidate was
initiated , and three F . C s were raised to the sublime degree of AI . AI , the work being performed in an excellent manner by the AV . AI . Bro . Shaw , S . D ., deserves much credit for the admirable manner in whicli , by the request of the AV . AI ., he gave the ancient charge . Liberal donations were made on behalf of the AVest
Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution , and afterwards the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent repast , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts being proposed during the evening , and after business , proceedings being greatly enlivened by some excellent sniffing .
AV . \ v KUTRitr .. —Duke if Edinburgh Lodge ( Ao . u . 82 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled for the performance of their Alasonic duties , at the Wavertree Coffee I louse , AVavertree , near Liverpool , on Wednesday evenint ** , the 18 th inst . There was a irood attendance of the brethren .
Bro . Ptighe , VV . AL , opened the lodge in due form , supported by the following oflicers and brethren : —Bros . P . R . Thorn , LP . AL ; J .
Thornton , P . M . ; S . Cookson , I' . M . ; VV . AVoods , P . M . ; J . AV . Williams , S . W . ; J . IL Edginton , J . W . ; VV . Brown , Treasurer ; J . G . Bales , Sect-. tary : 11 . Alartin , jun ., J . D . ; J . C . Brew , LG . ; C . Llewellyn , S . ; J . Williams , Steward ; G . Scott , O . ; VV . Crawlord , Tyler ; L . Simmon , J . IL Wilson , T . F . Jones , J . " Hope , J . York , j . Keeping , W . H . Dean , li . Gibson , 1 . Jacobs
VV . Thomason , AI . Bennett , J . B . Alacdonald , and J . S . Bullock . The visitors present during tlie evening were—Bros . T . R . Cooper , 13 . 56 ; R . R . Martin , 1 094 ; L . Hickson , . 5 . 54 ; C . Al'Xab . 1035 ; and B . AVillis , 10 . 35 . After the minutes of the previous installation meeting had
been read and confirmed , Alessrs . Walker , Barrett , and Alillage , were solemnly initiated into the mysteries of the Order , and Bros . Bennett , and Thomason were passed to the honourable degree of F . C . The accounts of the lodge for the past year were presented , anil unanimously passed , sltowine * thai the " Duke of Edinburgh"
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and interesting an event had taken place at Wigton much interest was felt in the meeting of the "brethren of the mystic tie " of the year . The Province , of which the Rig ht Hon . thc Earl ot Bective , M . P ., is the Right Worship ful Provincial Grand Master—comprises fifteen lodges , viz .
No . 119 , Whitehaven ; No . 129 , Kendal ; 310 , Carlisle ; 327 , Wigton ; 339 , Penrith ; 371 , AIa * -yport ; 412 , Long-town' ; 812 , Appleby ; 9 62 , Workington : 1002 , Cockermouth ; 107 . 3 , Keswick 5 1074 , Kirby Lonsdale ; 1220 , Silloth ; 1267 , Egremont ; 1 390 , Millom .
The brethren first met at the Lodge roo 111 , at the Lion and Lamb , or at the Mechanics' Institute , where luncheon was provided . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in the Mechanics' Institute , thc whole of which had kindly been lent for the use of the brethren .
Thc Grand Lodge was then opened in due form by the P . G . M ., when a vote of condolence was passed to liro . Bushcr , on the death of his father , proposed by Col . Whitwell , D . P . G . M ., seconded bv Breathe Rev . W . Williams , P . G . C .
The following is a list of Grand Oflicers foi the ensuing year : — Earl of Bective , M . P . 1074 Prov . G . Master . John Whitwell , M . P ., 129 D . Prov . G . Master Lieut . A . C . Alott , . ft . A ' . P . AI . Prov . G . S . W . E . W . Henry , M . D ., P . M . Prov . G . J . W
11 9 .-Rev . A . Curwen , M . A ., Prov . G . Chaplain P . M . 9 62 . R . Rutherwood , 1002 „ „ „ John Lemon , P . M ., 327 . ... Prov . G . Treasurer Rt . Hon . Lord Muncaster , ... Prov . G . Registrar M . P ., 11 9 . Edward B usher , P . M ., 129 Prov . G . Secretary James Porter , P . M . 327 Prov . G . S . D . ' [ . R . Tickle , P . M . 371 Prov . G . J . D .
AV . Tattersall , 129 Prov . G . S . of W . H . Fearon , P . M . 119 Prov . G . D . of C . P . de E . Collin , 371 Prov . G . A . D . C . Roger Dodgson , 1390 Prov . G . Swd . 15 . John Wood , 1002 , Prov . G . Organist G . Brooker , P . M . 962 Prov . G . Pursuiviant A . Taylor , 310 Prov . G . Steward H . Bewes , 327 „ „ G . Shannon , M . I ) ., 327 „ „ „
George Carrick , 327 , John Mills , „ J . Norman Hodgson , 327 ... „ „ ,, The following Past and present Provincial Grand Oflicers were present : —the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Bective , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . John
Whitwell , D . P . G . M . ; E . Bushcr , Prov . G . S . B and Prov . G . Sec . ; John Lemon , Prov . G . T . John Gate , I'rov . G . R . ; Jesse 15-anning , Prov G . S . ; W . Kirkbride , Prov . " P . G . S . and P . L . Thomas Richardson , Prov . A . D . S . ; T . B . Ami
son , P . Prov . S . B , ; S . W . Rowland , P . Prov . G . O . ; Aaron Routledge , P . Prov . G . T . : J . Wood Prov . G . S . D ; E . Fearon , Prov . G . S . B . ; VV Shilton P . Prov . G . S . B . ; C . -Martin , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; P . « uin , Prov . G . S . W . •E . Hayward , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Tyson , P . Prov . J . W . ; R . Baxter , P . G . T .
I here was also a large attendance of brethren from the various Lodges in the Province . On the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge , the brethren met in proper form on the bowling green adjoining , and , headed by the excellent band ofthe Wigton Volunteer Rifle - Corps , marched
down West Street , through thc Market Place and along King Street , turning atthe Market Hill , and back to the Parish Church , along King Street , the whole way being lined with crowds of spectators , and * the windows of the houses were well filled . The Church was much crowded , the
arrangement being that the brethren were to sit below and others in the galleries . Ihe service was a lull choral one , ancl was intoned b y Canon Whitmore , of Carlisle Cathedral . The first lesson was read b y Canon Porteons , and-the second lesson b y Bro . Rev . A . Curwen of Harrington . The musical service was more than good ; it was
most impressive and effective , antl Mr . Metcalfe , who presided atthe organ was much extolled for the very efficient style in which lie played . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . W . Williams , of Cockermouth , P . G . Chaplain , from the text , Alark , chapter 15 , verse 38 , "And the veil ofthe temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom , " from which he preached a most
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appropriate and Masonic address , inculcating upon the brethren that they must be both material and spiritual-builders . The brethren , to the nnmber of about 180 , sat down to a very excellent banquet at about 4 o '
clock . It was prepared by Bro . Alartin , ofthe Lion and Lamb , and from the style iu which it was prepared and served , well deserved the commendations bestowed upon it . It took place in thc Diocesan marquee , which was erected in the
Floshfield grounds , through the kindness of Mr . Carrick . The dinner tables were very elegantly decorated with flowers and evergreens from Floshfield . Thc Chair at the dinner was taken by the
Right Worshipful the Earl of Bective , Provincial Grand Alaster , supported by Bro . Colonel Whitwell , the Rev . AV . AL Sehnibben , Bro . Canon Porteous , Bro . Iredale , Bro . Lemon , Bro . Carrick , Bro . Jackson Gillbanks , Bro . the Rev . W .
Williams , Bro . E . H . Henry , AI . D ., Bro . Dr . Jones , Bro . Captain Alott , Alinor Canon Whitmore , and the Rev . J . A . Scott . Ou the withdrawal of the cloth , the Chairman proposed " The Queen , " followed by the toast
of the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " after whicli the Chairman gave "The Bishops and Clergy ofthe Diocese , " each of which was received with much enthusiasm . After some of the speeches the band
played appropriate airs . —I'he Rev . W . AL Schinibben was thc first called upon to respond for the Bishop and Clergy , and cordially welcomed the brethren to Wigton . He said hc had much pleasure in placing his church at their disposal ,
pleased to think that in . their festivities they remembered the service in the Parish Church although he did not expect that his Church was to be turned into a Cathedral . ( Cheers . )—The
President then proposed " The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " to which Colonel Whitwell , AI . P ., Lieutenant A . C . Alott , R . N ., and Ensign Carrick returned thanks . —Air . Aletcalfe then
sang his celebrated song " John Peel , " with much applause . The room was then " close tyled , " and the various masonic toasts were given according to the toast list . CAKLISLI :. —Union Ludne ( ho . . 510 ) . —The
ordinary meetind of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 24 th inst . 'I'he W . AL , Alex . Taylor , presided , Bro . W . Court , P . Prov . G . P ., S . VV . This being the first meeting after the Grand Provincial gathering hitch- held at
Wigton , Bros . Taylor and Court appeared in their new Provincial regalia , each brother " Bearing his blushing honours thick upon him . ' Bro . George Hetheriiigton was passed , and Air ,
George Thorpe being ballotted for , approved of , and duly initiated . The good attendance of the old brethren , and the enthusiasm of the . recentl y admitted members , are causing this lodge to be of power in the city of Carlisle .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST )
Lt \ KKl'ooi .. —sliicteitt Union Lodge ( Ao . 203 ) . ¦ — -The ordinary periodical meeting of this exceedingl y harmonious lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall . Bro J . Parsons , W . AL , presided , and amongst his supporters were the following ollicers and
brethren : —Bros . II . James , W . P . M . ; T W Sergeant , S . W . ; H . Glover , S . D . ; G . Bromley Treas . ; P . AL F . Neill , Sec , E . Phillips ; B . VV Rowson , P . G . S . W . ; W . li . Ball , J . Birtles , E Johnston , Jesse AVood , T . Armstrong , AI Aroneberg , " AI . Clarkson , | . W . Peters , T
Crompton , A \ . AVilson , and W . Japha . Tlie visitors present were Bros . J . C Angus , G . Reg ., New Zealand , VV . AL , 1048 ; S . Haynes , P . M ., 823 ; T . Shaw , S . D ., 823 ; J . Holland , W . AL 823 ; J . AVinson , 241 ; J . Evans , S . W ., 1356
W . Myers , 1264 ; VV . F . Roberts , 1295 ; E . T . JOIK-S , 1264 ; | . Ellis , 66 }; W . G . V ' eale , O . 13 . 56 ; J . Skeaf , P . Prov . G . O ., P . AL 216 , & c . The second and third degrees were given during the evening bv the AV . AI . in the most striking
and impressive manner . Four candidates were proposed for initiation , after which the lodge was closed . After the repast which followed , the AV . AI . gave tlie usual toasts in a very excellent manner , and during the evening Bro . Angus gave
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highly interesting and valuable details respecting the position and prospects of Freemasonry at the antipodes . LIVERI ' . —Eveiitm Lodge ( No . 823)—Thc usual monthly gathering ofthe members of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 18 th
inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . There was one of the largest meetings which has been seen for some time , there being no fewer than about 100 brethren present . Bro . J . Holland , AV . AI ., occupied the chair of K . S ., supported by Bros . Thomas D . Pierce , LP . AL ;
Thomas Ashmore , P . AI . ; George Turner , P . M . ; Samuel Haynes , P . M . ; J . Banning , P . AI . ; AV . Boulton , S . AV . ; AV . J . Lunt , Treasurer ; AVm Cotterall , Secretary ; Thomas Shaw , S . D . ; AVm AVilson , Acting J . W . ; J . G . Veale , O . ; A . T . Lowe , I . G . ; AV . H . Ball , Tyler ; f . Holden , H .
Ashmore , Stewards . Ihc members present were Bros . A . C . Alott , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Service , J . Brooksbank , E . Kelly , R . AVarriner , E . H . G . Benedict , J . W . Cave-Brown , G . H . Bryson , P . AV . Oglesby , C . Tyrcn , R . Cox , J . Pugh , R . I-I . Evans ; AV . H . Cooper , J ohn Davies ,
I . AV . Robinson , H . Hall , T . H . Careful S . Alilikin , J . C . Dixon , R . Carson , T R . Granby , J . " T . Webster , J . S . Cuthbert , I Lucas , T . Grant , G . Chapman , AV . Johnson , G . Cuvncr , J . Goodman , J . Duncan , junr ., S . Ale . Guirc , R . Price , G . E . Farmer , P . Ashmore
AV . Holden , f . Alarshall , E . Alorgan , T . Evans , L . Bagnall , AV . Atherton , R . AV . Jex , G . Lowe , AV . H . Allen , C . Birchall , R . Wilde , J . Lloyd . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . Summers , 241 ; J . C . Augur , AV . AI . 1 0495 * J . J . Rose , S . VV ., 249 ; J . Ball , Secretary 673 ; E . Kyle ,
S . W ., 6- / 3 ; J . Ellis , 667 ; J . Pye , 203 , J . S . Cunningham , 22 ; C . H . Hill , P . M ., 724 ind 1276 ; J . T . Callow , AV . AI ., 673 ; G . B Fithain ; 1003 ; AV . AV . Walsh , 1393 ; J . AVood Treasurer , 1094 ; J . McCarthy , 191 ; D . Eraser , 477 ; C . Hocken , P . AL , 673 * , AV
Hythe , 1 , 380 ; C . Hyde , 249 ; J . Parsons , AV . AI ., 203 ; H . Jackson , 673 , 1393 ; C . Leedham , P . M ., 220 ; J . AI . Davies , 139 , 3 , and others . As a mark of respect for the late P . G . M . the brethren appeared with the tassels and rosettes of their aprons in jrape . One candidate was
initiated , and three F . C s were raised to the sublime degree of AI . AI , the work being performed in an excellent manner by the AV . AI . Bro . Shaw , S . D ., deserves much credit for the admirable manner in whicli , by the request of the AV . AI ., he gave the ancient charge . Liberal donations were made on behalf of the AVest
Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution , and afterwards the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent repast , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts being proposed during the evening , and after business , proceedings being greatly enlivened by some excellent sniffing .
AV . \ v KUTRitr .. —Duke if Edinburgh Lodge ( Ao . u . 82 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled for the performance of their Alasonic duties , at the Wavertree Coffee I louse , AVavertree , near Liverpool , on Wednesday evenint ** , the 18 th inst . There was a irood attendance of the brethren .
Bro . Ptighe , VV . AL , opened the lodge in due form , supported by the following oflicers and brethren : —Bros . P . R . Thorn , LP . AL ; J .
Thornton , P . M . ; S . Cookson , I' . M . ; VV . AVoods , P . M . ; J . AV . Williams , S . W . ; J . IL Edginton , J . W . ; VV . Brown , Treasurer ; J . G . Bales , Sect-. tary : 11 . Alartin , jun ., J . D . ; J . C . Brew , LG . ; C . Llewellyn , S . ; J . Williams , Steward ; G . Scott , O . ; VV . Crawlord , Tyler ; L . Simmon , J . IL Wilson , T . F . Jones , J . " Hope , J . York , j . Keeping , W . H . Dean , li . Gibson , 1 . Jacobs
VV . Thomason , AI . Bennett , J . B . Alacdonald , and J . S . Bullock . The visitors present during tlie evening were—Bros . T . R . Cooper , 13 . 56 ; R . R . Martin , 1 094 ; L . Hickson , . 5 . 54 ; C . Al'Xab . 1035 ; and B . AVillis , 10 . 35 . After the minutes of the previous installation meeting had
been read and confirmed , Alessrs . Walker , Barrett , and Alillage , were solemnly initiated into the mysteries of the Order , and Bros . Bennett , and Thomason were passed to the honourable degree of F . C . The accounts of the lodge for the past year were presented , anil unanimously passed , sltowine * thai the " Duke of Edinburgh"