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Consecration Of The Tivoli Lodge, No. 2150.
Masonry in the general acceptation of the term , and to the respective duties of Worshipful Master , Wardens , and brethren , proceeded as follows : The rites and ceremonies of Freemasonry form the distinctive peculiarity of the Institution . In their nature they are simple ; in their end instructive . They naturally elicit a high degree of curiosity in a newly-initiated brother , and create in him an earnest desire to investigate their meaning , and become acquainted with their object and design .
It requires , however , both serious application and untiring diligence to ascertain the precise nature of every ceremony which our ancient brethren saw fit to adopt in the formation of an exclusive system , which was to pass through the world unconnected with the religion and politics of all times and of every people , amongst whom it should flourish and increase . But the zealous and assiduous Mason , with the assistance of an intelligent W . M . in the chair , will not fail to derive instruction from every ceremony he
may witness , and improvement from every ordinance with which he may become acquainted . At the opening and closing of the lodge all the brethren are expected to assist , and much of the beauty and harmony of the scene depends on their quiet deportment and strict attention to the business before them . In this , as well as in other Masonic ceremonies , everything approaching to levity or rudeness of speech or action is to be deprecated and avoided . A Freemason should never forget that he is a gentleman ,
and that all the peculiarities he witnesses , or in which he is required to participate whilst in the lodge , are designed to illustrate and inculcate some great moral truth . The peculiar beauty of our ceremonies is that they all tend to cultivate and improve the mind and consecrate the affections to virtue . The labours and duties of the lodge should begin and end with prayer . The brethren cannot be too often reminded of their dependence on the G . A . O . T . U . for every blessing they enjoy . Prayer is an ancient and
beautiful custom of the Institution ; it is enjoined by the laws of God and cannot with propriety be dispensed with . It has been beautifully said that the W . M . opens the lodge at sunrise with solemn prayer , the J . W . calls the brethren from labour to refreshment ; or when the sun attains its meridian height , and the S . W . closes the lodge at sunset , when the labour of our ancient brethren ended . The great luminary of creation rises in the East to open and enliven the day with a mild
but genial influence , and all nature rejoices in the appearance of his beams . He gains his meridian lustre in the South , invigorating all things with the perfection of his ripening qualities ; and with declining strength he sets in the West to close the day , leaving all mankind at rest from their labours . This is a type of the three most prominent stages in the life of man—infancy , manhood , and age . The first , characterised by the blush of innocence as pure as the tints which gild the eastern portals of the day , the heart rejoices in the integrity of its own unblemished virtues , nor fears deceit because it knows
no guile . Manhood succeeds , thc ripening intellect arrives at the meridian of its power , man goes forth , in the pride of beauty and strength , to earn his daily bread , and comfort and support those near and dear to him in the domestic circle ; but at the approach of old age man ' s strength decays , his sun is setting in the West ; enfeebled by sickness or bodily infirmities ; he lingers on till death closes his eventful day , and happy is he if the setting splendous of a virtuous life gild his departing moments with the gentle trust of hope , and close his short career in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
The ceremony of consecration was then regularly proceeded with in a very impressive manner , and , on its completion , Bro . W . T . Farthing was installed as W . M . by Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . The W . M . then invested as his officers Bros . M . S . McDonnell , S . W . ; G . R . Bolton , J . W . ; J . Turk Lacey , Treasurer ; H . W . Davie , Secretary ; and Thomas , Tyler . The investiture of the remaining officers was deferred until the next meeting .
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Consecrating Officers , and they were unanimously elected honorary members of the lodge . The GRAND SECRETARY , in reply , said : On behalf of my colleagues and for myself , I beg to thank you . We accept the honour you have conferred upon us , and hope we shall have many opportunities of seeing how your lodge is progressing . Several brethren were then proposed as joining members and several
gentlemen for initiation , and , all other Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " said that all Masons were very loyal , and as far a ? the members of that lodge were able , they would endeavour to preserve that feeling of loyalty . He gave them the Queen to whom they owed allegiance , and the Craft to which they belonged . In giving "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., "
the WORSHIPFUL MASTER remarked that this toast always received a hearty welcome . He did not propose to weary the brethren with long speeches , this toast would not require many words from him , as H . R . H . was so well known to them all . It would but be painting the lily if he said anything about the way in which the M . W . G . M . performed his duties .
"Ihe Grand Officers' was next given , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER observing that they were honoured that evening with the presence of several Grand Officers . All the brethren belonging to that body were anxious to do their utmost for the Craft . They had amongst them the Grand Secretary and the Grand Chaplain , and he asked the brethren to give them a right hearty welcome .
Bro . J . N . PALMER , Grand Chaplain , returned thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been received , remarking that although he had received the honour of being appointed Grand Chaplain , he was absent from England at the time Grand Lodge met . "The Consecrating and Installing Officers " was next given , and Bro . FARTHING , in introducing it to the brethren , said that it was undoubtedly
the toast of the evening . He proposed the toast with diffidence , for he felt that he could not say sufficient to express his opinion of the valuable services rendered b y those officers . On behalf of that lodge he tendered to them his warmest thanks , Bro . Col . Clerke , G . Secretary , in particular , he desired to thank for his very impressive rendering of the ceremonies , and also the Grand Chaplain , who had so ably assisted . He assured them that nothing
would be wanted to make the Tivoli Lodge an honour to the Craft , and a credit to the Masonic Charities , of which they were all so proud . Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Secretary , in reply , said I thank you exceedingly for the flattering manner in which you have alluded to the services that it has fallen to my lot to perform , and also for the wellearned eulogium on those brethren who have assisted me . Mv thanks are
likewise due to those brethren , especially to the Grand Chaplain , and Bro . Richardson . I am very sorry that some have had to leave us , but they asked me to make their apologies . The Grand Officers are always desirous of doing their duty , and it has been a very great pleasure to us to have been able to launch this worth y lodge into the world . We are sure that after some time it will be a very distinguished lodgeand will take its stand
, amongst the best lodges of London . You are fortunate in having a most worth y Mason to preside over you , and I am now going to propose his health . I believe Bro . Farthing has completed his 21 years of service , and has therefore arrived at a Masonic majority . I know he did his duty in the Constitutional Lodge in a very masterly manner . He comes to vou with a verv
good record , and he will succeed in making his year of office a successful one . I am sure you will join with me in wishing him a prosperous year , and I" wishing the lodge prosperity . I ask you to drink to " The Success of the iivoh Lodge , " and " The Health of the Worshi pful Master . " Bro . FARTHING , W . M ., in reply , said that he quite concurred with a Brother who had remarked that it was much easier to propose the health of
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somebody else than to respond on behalf of his own . The Grand Secretary had been pleased to propose his health in a manner far beyond his deserts . When he accepted the position of the chair , he was fully aware of the onerous duties , but he would endeavour to perform those duties to the best of his ability , and as they had been carried on from time immemorial . The watchwords in the lodge would be loyalty and charity .
The nexttoastgiven was "The Visitors , " and the WORSHIPFUL MASTER observed that it all times was received amongst Masons with the greatest cordiality . They were pleased at the very large number of visiting brethren present , which far outnumbered the members of the lodge . However , he asked the visitors to receive from him the right hand of fellowship , and he assured them that their presence had given eclat to that meeting .
Bro . SNOW , in response , sincerely thanked the members of the lodge for the reception accorded the visitors . He had been acquainted with their Worship ful Master for many years , and regarded him as a sincere and true friend . He trusted that the lodge would flourish , and wished the W . M . a satisfactory year-Bros . WOODS and A TKINS also responded .
"The Treasurer and Secretary , and " The Officers , " were next given , and , having been suitably responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful meeting . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Provincial Grand Lodge Op East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP EAST LANCASHIRE .
The annual meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., in the Athenrcum , Bury , under the presidency of Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M , Notwithstanding the boisterous weather and the festivities at Liverpool , a large number of brethren put in an appearance , including—Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Prov . G . M . ; Geo . Mellor , Dep . G . M . ; Abm . Clegg , Prov . G . S . W . ; James Walker , Prov . GJ . W . ; Edward J . Reeve , M . A ., Prov . G . Assist . Chap . ; Thomas Oakden , Prov . G . Treas . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec .
Chas . Schuster , Prov . ist G . S . D . ; Wm . Brierley , Prov . 2 nd G . S . D . ; Thomas Schofield , Prov . ist G . J . D . ; W . H . Bibby , 2 nd G . J . D . ; J . Southern , Prov . G . D . of C . ; James W . Abbott , Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies ; William W . Dawson , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; Samuel Barnes , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; E . G . Harwood , Prov . 2 nd Grand Std . Br . ; Thomas Carter , Prov . Grand Org . ; William Lamb , Prov . Grand Purst . ; Ryder , Prov . G . Asst . Purst . ; George Slater , Prov . G . Stwd . ; Thomas Barker , Prov . G . Stwd ; Charles Crabtree , Prov . G . Stwd . ; Thos .
Higson , Prov . G . Tyler ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . W . ; Joseph Wildgoose , P . P . G . J . D . ; Thomas Schofield , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . W . Taylor , P . P . G . O . ; Samuel Porritt , P . G . D . C . ; James Andrews , P . P . G . S . B . ; Joseph Whittington , P . P . G . O . ; William Jaffrey , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . R . Clayton , P . P . G . C ; John Halliwell , P . P . G . S . B . ; 1 . L . Hine , P . P . G . S . W . ; Thos . Chorlton , P . P . G . Registrar ; SamuelStathan , P . P . G . T . ; S . Horrocks , P . M . 12 S ; W . R . Hilton , 12 S ; R . Davenport , 191 ; R . Leach , W . M . 105 s ; John Buckley , P . M . 1218 ; R . Williamson , S . VV . 1055 ; T . H . Sleigh , J . W .
42 ; Walter Alcock , J . D . 191 ; T . Sedgwick , P . M . 42 ; Andrew M . Janson , 581 ; J . Brown , W . M . 1392 ; J . N . Molesworth , S . W . 226 ; Joseph Wild , W . M . 678 ; John Collins , 1392 ; Isaac Gae , P . M . 128 ; J . Lees Aspland , P . M . 6 33 ; Issac Goldsmith , W . M . 10 S 3 ; G . Chadderton , S . W . 854 ; John Wrigley , P . M . 210 ; Elias Nathan , P . M . 1798 ; James Bromley , S . W . 210 ; John Walkden , P . M . 1534 ; J . Holland Watson , P . M . 350 ; Allan Mercer , P . M . and Sec . 1534 ; J . Birch , 12 S ; J . Wardle , J . W . ISMS G . Black , 1302 ; Joseph Senior , 128 ; S . W . Ballantvne . W . M . S-ta- 1 .
Garside , S . W . 317 ; Walter Lee , S . W . 852 ; S . C . Richardson , 1459 ; P . Coulthuns , igi ; L . JJ . Griffiths , J . W . 1993 ; T . H . Duckworth , W . M . 277 ; John West , I . G . 935 ; . !• Heywood , 277 ; VV . Cudworth ; F . H . Smethurst , 277 ; M . Stewart , 1798 ; P . Swift , P . M . and Hon . Sec . 581 ; S . Alexander , 1798 ; J . Mellor , Org . 581 ; Squire Geldard , S . D . 1634 ; G . H . Barnes , 581 ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; J . Pollitt . 5 81 ; T . Peake , P . M . 300 ; J . W . Harrop , 467 ; E . Bromley , Sec . 300 ; Bailev , P . M . 42 ; E . Barlow , J . W . 300 ; T . Wolstenholme , I . P . M . 1634 ; Wm . BostockP . M . i ( 5 ** n
, W . H . Birtwistle , W . M . 1634 ; T . T . Kendal , 1774 ; G . W . Whalley , J . S . 1634 j J . Hopkinson , P . M . 1392 ; R . lllingwotth , W . M . 346 ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; J . Thorman , Tyler 42 ; J . Richardson , 350 ; Wm . Farrar , I . G . 42 ; J . T . Richardson , P . M . 2 isand 283 ; E . Greenhalgh , S . W . 42 ; W . Stallon , 1948 ; T . Wilson , 1392 ; Wm . Sutcliffe , W . M . 1064 ; G . Howe , 1392 ; R . T . Sutcliffe , 1064 ; J . VV . Edwards , I . P . M . 317 ; G . Berry , 44 ; J . Watson , W . M . 152 ; O . Startup , 934 ; W . O . Pettitt , S . D . 1055 ; R . Rawlinson , P . M . 1697 ; G . Enticknap , W . M . 1009 ; C . Brierlev . P . M . J 2 :
VV . Barritt , P . M . 191 ; J . Smith , S . D . 1322 ; A . Isherwood , 16 34 ; C . Collingwood , P . M . 29 S ; J . A . Smith , P . M . 430 ; J . Littlewood , 300 ; T . Tattersall , P . M . 1144 ; J . Greenwood , W . M . 226 ; Wm . Balmer , P . M . 191 ; John S . Redfern , P . M . 42 ; F . Howarth , 191 ; A . Mellor , 581 ; G . Openshaw , W . M . 191 ; Jas . Blore , 42 ; C . S . Allott , I . P . M . 1009 ; J . Kome , S . W . loop ; J . B . Rendall , VV . M . 1077 ; T . Stopford , J . W . 1077 ; D . Edwards , P . M . 1 993 ; Seth Wrigley , W . M . 1052 ; T . Hindle , P . M . 1145 ; K . Walker , I . P . M . 1052 ; T . Varley , P . M . 116 ; J . Rosenthal , S . W . 179 S ; R . R . Lisenden , W . M . 317 ; and others .
The meeting was held under the banners of the five Bury lodges , viz ., Relief , No . 42 ; Prince Edwin , No . 128 ; St . John ' s , No . 191 ; Prince of Wales , No . 1012 ; and Egerton , No . 1392 . A Craft lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , Bros . Joseph Chadwick , W . M . 42 , acting as W . M . ; Robt . Hilton , W . M . 12 S , as S . W . ; and George Openshaw , W . M . 191 , as J . W . At 2 . 40 the R . W . P . G . M . entered , attended by a numerous array of Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , and after the usual salutes Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form .
Bro . J CHADWICK , P . G . Sec , commenced proceedings by calling over the roll of 94 lodges holden in the province , when representatives from all but two responded . The names of present Prov . Grand Officers were next called over , two only being absent , from whom , however , letters of apology had been received . The minutes of the special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting held last November were taken as read and confirmed .
The Prov . Grand Treas ., Bro . THOS . OAKDEN , then read a summary of his accounts for the past year , which showed receipts amounting to £ 498 14 s ., which added to the balance in the bank in April , 1885 , amounted to £ 763 17 s . sd ., expenditure . £ 463 14 s . 5 d ., leaving a balance still in hand of . £ 300 3 s . Bro . Oakden informed the brethren that he felt great satisfaction in announcing the balance in hand to be £ 135 more than the previous year . Bros . ATKINS and POOL , Auditors , spoke in high terms of the care and correctness with which the accounts had been kept , and moved that the same be passed .
Ihe R . W . P . G . M . said that considering the great kindness and trouble the Auditors had shown and taken over examining the accounts , he hoped they and the Treasurer would accept from him a cordial vote of thanks for their services . —Carried .
Ihe election of a Treasurer being the next business , Bro . W . O . WALKER , P . P . G . J . W ., nominated Bro . John Halliwell , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., who was seconded by Bro . G . P . BROCKBANK , Past Grand Std . Br . Bro . J AMES BLACKA , P . P . G . Purst ., in the absence of the original nominator , proposed Bro . Peter Ratcliffe , P . M . 219 , seconded by Bro . WM .
SHACKLETON , P . M . 288 . Each nominator advocated very strongly the claims and merits of his nominee , and a poll being necessary , the R . VV . P . G . M . ordered all below the rank of Wardens to retire ; subsequently a show of hands proved Bro . Peter Ratcliffe elected by a large majority . A report on the progress and irianner of conducting the various lodges
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Consecration Of The Tivoli Lodge, No. 2150.
Masonry in the general acceptation of the term , and to the respective duties of Worshipful Master , Wardens , and brethren , proceeded as follows : The rites and ceremonies of Freemasonry form the distinctive peculiarity of the Institution . In their nature they are simple ; in their end instructive . They naturally elicit a high degree of curiosity in a newly-initiated brother , and create in him an earnest desire to investigate their meaning , and become acquainted with their object and design .
It requires , however , both serious application and untiring diligence to ascertain the precise nature of every ceremony which our ancient brethren saw fit to adopt in the formation of an exclusive system , which was to pass through the world unconnected with the religion and politics of all times and of every people , amongst whom it should flourish and increase . But the zealous and assiduous Mason , with the assistance of an intelligent W . M . in the chair , will not fail to derive instruction from every ceremony he
may witness , and improvement from every ordinance with which he may become acquainted . At the opening and closing of the lodge all the brethren are expected to assist , and much of the beauty and harmony of the scene depends on their quiet deportment and strict attention to the business before them . In this , as well as in other Masonic ceremonies , everything approaching to levity or rudeness of speech or action is to be deprecated and avoided . A Freemason should never forget that he is a gentleman ,
and that all the peculiarities he witnesses , or in which he is required to participate whilst in the lodge , are designed to illustrate and inculcate some great moral truth . The peculiar beauty of our ceremonies is that they all tend to cultivate and improve the mind and consecrate the affections to virtue . The labours and duties of the lodge should begin and end with prayer . The brethren cannot be too often reminded of their dependence on the G . A . O . T . U . for every blessing they enjoy . Prayer is an ancient and
beautiful custom of the Institution ; it is enjoined by the laws of God and cannot with propriety be dispensed with . It has been beautifully said that the W . M . opens the lodge at sunrise with solemn prayer , the J . W . calls the brethren from labour to refreshment ; or when the sun attains its meridian height , and the S . W . closes the lodge at sunset , when the labour of our ancient brethren ended . The great luminary of creation rises in the East to open and enliven the day with a mild
but genial influence , and all nature rejoices in the appearance of his beams . He gains his meridian lustre in the South , invigorating all things with the perfection of his ripening qualities ; and with declining strength he sets in the West to close the day , leaving all mankind at rest from their labours . This is a type of the three most prominent stages in the life of man—infancy , manhood , and age . The first , characterised by the blush of innocence as pure as the tints which gild the eastern portals of the day , the heart rejoices in the integrity of its own unblemished virtues , nor fears deceit because it knows
no guile . Manhood succeeds , thc ripening intellect arrives at the meridian of its power , man goes forth , in the pride of beauty and strength , to earn his daily bread , and comfort and support those near and dear to him in the domestic circle ; but at the approach of old age man ' s strength decays , his sun is setting in the West ; enfeebled by sickness or bodily infirmities ; he lingers on till death closes his eventful day , and happy is he if the setting splendous of a virtuous life gild his departing moments with the gentle trust of hope , and close his short career in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
The ceremony of consecration was then regularly proceeded with in a very impressive manner , and , on its completion , Bro . W . T . Farthing was installed as W . M . by Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . The W . M . then invested as his officers Bros . M . S . McDonnell , S . W . ; G . R . Bolton , J . W . ; J . Turk Lacey , Treasurer ; H . W . Davie , Secretary ; and Thomas , Tyler . The investiture of the remaining officers was deferred until the next meeting .
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Consecrating Officers , and they were unanimously elected honorary members of the lodge . The GRAND SECRETARY , in reply , said : On behalf of my colleagues and for myself , I beg to thank you . We accept the honour you have conferred upon us , and hope we shall have many opportunities of seeing how your lodge is progressing . Several brethren were then proposed as joining members and several
gentlemen for initiation , and , all other Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " said that all Masons were very loyal , and as far a ? the members of that lodge were able , they would endeavour to preserve that feeling of loyalty . He gave them the Queen to whom they owed allegiance , and the Craft to which they belonged . In giving "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., "
the WORSHIPFUL MASTER remarked that this toast always received a hearty welcome . He did not propose to weary the brethren with long speeches , this toast would not require many words from him , as H . R . H . was so well known to them all . It would but be painting the lily if he said anything about the way in which the M . W . G . M . performed his duties .
"Ihe Grand Officers' was next given , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER observing that they were honoured that evening with the presence of several Grand Officers . All the brethren belonging to that body were anxious to do their utmost for the Craft . They had amongst them the Grand Secretary and the Grand Chaplain , and he asked the brethren to give them a right hearty welcome .
Bro . J . N . PALMER , Grand Chaplain , returned thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been received , remarking that although he had received the honour of being appointed Grand Chaplain , he was absent from England at the time Grand Lodge met . "The Consecrating and Installing Officers " was next given , and Bro . FARTHING , in introducing it to the brethren , said that it was undoubtedly
the toast of the evening . He proposed the toast with diffidence , for he felt that he could not say sufficient to express his opinion of the valuable services rendered b y those officers . On behalf of that lodge he tendered to them his warmest thanks , Bro . Col . Clerke , G . Secretary , in particular , he desired to thank for his very impressive rendering of the ceremonies , and also the Grand Chaplain , who had so ably assisted . He assured them that nothing
would be wanted to make the Tivoli Lodge an honour to the Craft , and a credit to the Masonic Charities , of which they were all so proud . Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Secretary , in reply , said I thank you exceedingly for the flattering manner in which you have alluded to the services that it has fallen to my lot to perform , and also for the wellearned eulogium on those brethren who have assisted me . Mv thanks are
likewise due to those brethren , especially to the Grand Chaplain , and Bro . Richardson . I am very sorry that some have had to leave us , but they asked me to make their apologies . The Grand Officers are always desirous of doing their duty , and it has been a very great pleasure to us to have been able to launch this worth y lodge into the world . We are sure that after some time it will be a very distinguished lodgeand will take its stand
, amongst the best lodges of London . You are fortunate in having a most worth y Mason to preside over you , and I am now going to propose his health . I believe Bro . Farthing has completed his 21 years of service , and has therefore arrived at a Masonic majority . I know he did his duty in the Constitutional Lodge in a very masterly manner . He comes to vou with a verv
good record , and he will succeed in making his year of office a successful one . I am sure you will join with me in wishing him a prosperous year , and I" wishing the lodge prosperity . I ask you to drink to " The Success of the iivoh Lodge , " and " The Health of the Worshi pful Master . " Bro . FARTHING , W . M ., in reply , said that he quite concurred with a Brother who had remarked that it was much easier to propose the health of
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somebody else than to respond on behalf of his own . The Grand Secretary had been pleased to propose his health in a manner far beyond his deserts . When he accepted the position of the chair , he was fully aware of the onerous duties , but he would endeavour to perform those duties to the best of his ability , and as they had been carried on from time immemorial . The watchwords in the lodge would be loyalty and charity .
The nexttoastgiven was "The Visitors , " and the WORSHIPFUL MASTER observed that it all times was received amongst Masons with the greatest cordiality . They were pleased at the very large number of visiting brethren present , which far outnumbered the members of the lodge . However , he asked the visitors to receive from him the right hand of fellowship , and he assured them that their presence had given eclat to that meeting .
Bro . SNOW , in response , sincerely thanked the members of the lodge for the reception accorded the visitors . He had been acquainted with their Worship ful Master for many years , and regarded him as a sincere and true friend . He trusted that the lodge would flourish , and wished the W . M . a satisfactory year-Bros . WOODS and A TKINS also responded .
"The Treasurer and Secretary , and " The Officers , " were next given , and , having been suitably responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful meeting . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Provincial Grand Lodge Op East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP EAST LANCASHIRE .
The annual meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., in the Athenrcum , Bury , under the presidency of Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M , Notwithstanding the boisterous weather and the festivities at Liverpool , a large number of brethren put in an appearance , including—Bros . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Prov . G . M . ; Geo . Mellor , Dep . G . M . ; Abm . Clegg , Prov . G . S . W . ; James Walker , Prov . GJ . W . ; Edward J . Reeve , M . A ., Prov . G . Assist . Chap . ; Thomas Oakden , Prov . G . Treas . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec .
Chas . Schuster , Prov . ist G . S . D . ; Wm . Brierley , Prov . 2 nd G . S . D . ; Thomas Schofield , Prov . ist G . J . D . ; W . H . Bibby , 2 nd G . J . D . ; J . Southern , Prov . G . D . of C . ; James W . Abbott , Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies ; William W . Dawson , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; Samuel Barnes , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; E . G . Harwood , Prov . 2 nd Grand Std . Br . ; Thomas Carter , Prov . Grand Org . ; William Lamb , Prov . Grand Purst . ; Ryder , Prov . G . Asst . Purst . ; George Slater , Prov . G . Stwd . ; Thomas Barker , Prov . G . Stwd ; Charles Crabtree , Prov . G . Stwd . ; Thos .
Higson , Prov . G . Tyler ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . W . ; Joseph Wildgoose , P . P . G . J . D . ; Thomas Schofield , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . W . Taylor , P . P . G . O . ; Samuel Porritt , P . G . D . C . ; James Andrews , P . P . G . S . B . ; Joseph Whittington , P . P . G . O . ; William Jaffrey , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . R . Clayton , P . P . G . C ; John Halliwell , P . P . G . S . B . ; 1 . L . Hine , P . P . G . S . W . ; Thos . Chorlton , P . P . G . Registrar ; SamuelStathan , P . P . G . T . ; S . Horrocks , P . M . 12 S ; W . R . Hilton , 12 S ; R . Davenport , 191 ; R . Leach , W . M . 105 s ; John Buckley , P . M . 1218 ; R . Williamson , S . VV . 1055 ; T . H . Sleigh , J . W .
42 ; Walter Alcock , J . D . 191 ; T . Sedgwick , P . M . 42 ; Andrew M . Janson , 581 ; J . Brown , W . M . 1392 ; J . N . Molesworth , S . W . 226 ; Joseph Wild , W . M . 678 ; John Collins , 1392 ; Isaac Gae , P . M . 128 ; J . Lees Aspland , P . M . 6 33 ; Issac Goldsmith , W . M . 10 S 3 ; G . Chadderton , S . W . 854 ; John Wrigley , P . M . 210 ; Elias Nathan , P . M . 1798 ; James Bromley , S . W . 210 ; John Walkden , P . M . 1534 ; J . Holland Watson , P . M . 350 ; Allan Mercer , P . M . and Sec . 1534 ; J . Birch , 12 S ; J . Wardle , J . W . ISMS G . Black , 1302 ; Joseph Senior , 128 ; S . W . Ballantvne . W . M . S-ta- 1 .
Garside , S . W . 317 ; Walter Lee , S . W . 852 ; S . C . Richardson , 1459 ; P . Coulthuns , igi ; L . JJ . Griffiths , J . W . 1993 ; T . H . Duckworth , W . M . 277 ; John West , I . G . 935 ; . !• Heywood , 277 ; VV . Cudworth ; F . H . Smethurst , 277 ; M . Stewart , 1798 ; P . Swift , P . M . and Hon . Sec . 581 ; S . Alexander , 1798 ; J . Mellor , Org . 581 ; Squire Geldard , S . D . 1634 ; G . H . Barnes , 581 ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; J . Pollitt . 5 81 ; T . Peake , P . M . 300 ; J . W . Harrop , 467 ; E . Bromley , Sec . 300 ; Bailev , P . M . 42 ; E . Barlow , J . W . 300 ; T . Wolstenholme , I . P . M . 1634 ; Wm . BostockP . M . i ( 5 ** n
, W . H . Birtwistle , W . M . 1634 ; T . T . Kendal , 1774 ; G . W . Whalley , J . S . 1634 j J . Hopkinson , P . M . 1392 ; R . lllingwotth , W . M . 346 ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; J . Thorman , Tyler 42 ; J . Richardson , 350 ; Wm . Farrar , I . G . 42 ; J . T . Richardson , P . M . 2 isand 283 ; E . Greenhalgh , S . W . 42 ; W . Stallon , 1948 ; T . Wilson , 1392 ; Wm . Sutcliffe , W . M . 1064 ; G . Howe , 1392 ; R . T . Sutcliffe , 1064 ; J . VV . Edwards , I . P . M . 317 ; G . Berry , 44 ; J . Watson , W . M . 152 ; O . Startup , 934 ; W . O . Pettitt , S . D . 1055 ; R . Rawlinson , P . M . 1697 ; G . Enticknap , W . M . 1009 ; C . Brierlev . P . M . J 2 :
VV . Barritt , P . M . 191 ; J . Smith , S . D . 1322 ; A . Isherwood , 16 34 ; C . Collingwood , P . M . 29 S ; J . A . Smith , P . M . 430 ; J . Littlewood , 300 ; T . Tattersall , P . M . 1144 ; J . Greenwood , W . M . 226 ; Wm . Balmer , P . M . 191 ; John S . Redfern , P . M . 42 ; F . Howarth , 191 ; A . Mellor , 581 ; G . Openshaw , W . M . 191 ; Jas . Blore , 42 ; C . S . Allott , I . P . M . 1009 ; J . Kome , S . W . loop ; J . B . Rendall , VV . M . 1077 ; T . Stopford , J . W . 1077 ; D . Edwards , P . M . 1 993 ; Seth Wrigley , W . M . 1052 ; T . Hindle , P . M . 1145 ; K . Walker , I . P . M . 1052 ; T . Varley , P . M . 116 ; J . Rosenthal , S . W . 179 S ; R . R . Lisenden , W . M . 317 ; and others .
The meeting was held under the banners of the five Bury lodges , viz ., Relief , No . 42 ; Prince Edwin , No . 128 ; St . John ' s , No . 191 ; Prince of Wales , No . 1012 ; and Egerton , No . 1392 . A Craft lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , Bros . Joseph Chadwick , W . M . 42 , acting as W . M . ; Robt . Hilton , W . M . 12 S , as S . W . ; and George Openshaw , W . M . 191 , as J . W . At 2 . 40 the R . W . P . G . M . entered , attended by a numerous array of Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , and after the usual salutes Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form .
Bro . J CHADWICK , P . G . Sec , commenced proceedings by calling over the roll of 94 lodges holden in the province , when representatives from all but two responded . The names of present Prov . Grand Officers were next called over , two only being absent , from whom , however , letters of apology had been received . The minutes of the special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting held last November were taken as read and confirmed .
The Prov . Grand Treas ., Bro . THOS . OAKDEN , then read a summary of his accounts for the past year , which showed receipts amounting to £ 498 14 s ., which added to the balance in the bank in April , 1885 , amounted to £ 763 17 s . sd ., expenditure . £ 463 14 s . 5 d ., leaving a balance still in hand of . £ 300 3 s . Bro . Oakden informed the brethren that he felt great satisfaction in announcing the balance in hand to be £ 135 more than the previous year . Bros . ATKINS and POOL , Auditors , spoke in high terms of the care and correctness with which the accounts had been kept , and moved that the same be passed .
Ihe R . W . P . G . M . said that considering the great kindness and trouble the Auditors had shown and taken over examining the accounts , he hoped they and the Treasurer would accept from him a cordial vote of thanks for their services . —Carried .
Ihe election of a Treasurer being the next business , Bro . W . O . WALKER , P . P . G . J . W ., nominated Bro . John Halliwell , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., who was seconded by Bro . G . P . BROCKBANK , Past Grand Std . Br . Bro . J AMES BLACKA , P . P . G . Purst ., in the absence of the original nominator , proposed Bro . Peter Ratcliffe , P . M . 219 , seconded by Bro . WM .
SHACKLETON , P . M . 288 . Each nominator advocated very strongly the claims and merits of his nominee , and a poll being necessary , the R . VV . P . G . M . ordered all below the rank of Wardens to retire ; subsequently a show of hands proved Bro . Peter Ratcliffe elected by a large majority . A report on the progress and irianner of conducting the various lodges