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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
draft Itaui . METROPOLITAN . BURGOYNE LODGE ( NO . 902 . )—The increasing popularity due to the growing reputation of this enterprising lodge necessitated an emergency meeting , which was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , the usual place of assemblage , on Monday , evening last , for the purpose of admitting to the
light Messrs . Buthir ancl Norman . The ceremony of initiation was ably performed , ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Wm . Simmons , the much esteemed W . M . ) by Bro . Henry Smith , I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Rogers , S . W . ; and Bros . Poynter , Iron , Vevers , and Wright , Past Masters . Bro . Smith then proceeded to pass
to the second degree Bros . Silvani , Clerke , Merchant , and Burt , a ceremony this skilled brother performed with his usual ability . Bro . Smith was then relieved in the chair by Bro . Poynter , P . M . and Treasurer , who in an impressive manner raised to the sublime degree Bro . Jeffreys . This concluded the ceremonial business of the
meeting , and after receiving the names of a candate for initiation and a joining member , for the next meeting , the brethren separated in perfect harmony , after an ardous but useful , and wellspent Masonic evening . In addition to
thebrethren mentioned above there were also present Bros . Jas . Allen , Henry Smith , junr ., Ludlow , Bundy , G . P . Smith , and Windybank , and as a visitor , Bro . Merdock , Royal Arch Lodge of Scotland , No . 16 5 , who contemplates becoming a member of the Burgoyne Lodge .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . MARYPORT . —Lodge Persecerance ( No . , 371 . ) —The annual festival and installation meeting of the above lodge , was held in the Alasonic Hall , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . The chair was taken by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Armstrong , supported by the officers and about
thirty members of the lodge . After the minutes had been confirmed , Bro . Lawson was presented , and in a very able manner installed Worshipful Master , by Worshipful Bro . Kenworthy , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . After the officers had been invested , and the lodge closed , the brethren , on the invitation of the W . M .,
adjourned to a substantial repast , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were dul y given , and suitably acknowledged . Amongst the visitors were , Bros . W . Kenworthy , P . AL , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Gibson , P . AL , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Henry , W . AL , A . Prov . G . D . C . ; Porter , P . AL , A . Prov . G . Sec . ; Fearon , P . AL , Prov . G . J . D . ; Brookcr , W . M ., Prov . G . S .
DEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Charity ( Ne ) . 223 . )—This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., when three brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Alaster Mason , and two gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of antient Freemasonry . The
ceremonies were conducted by the W . Alaster , Bro . J . T . Smith , in a very efficient manner , assisted b y Bros . J . P . Phillips , S . W ; Pool , J . W ., and other brethren . Business over , the brethren adjourned to Chubb " s hotel to partake of the half-yearly banquet provided in Airs .
Chubb s bountiful style . The AV . Alaster presided , supported on his ri ght by Bro . Browning , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C , Sec . of the lodge ; Bro . J . M . Hifley , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; and Bro . A . Woolf , P . AI . ; on his left by Bro . T . Pollard , P . AL , P . Prov . G . Treas ., and Treasurer of the lod ge ; Bro . Cornish , LP . AL ; and Bro .
Blackwood ; the vice-chair b y Bro . j . P . Phillips , S . W . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and ably responded to by several brethren , but especially by Bro . T . Pollard , the senior member of the lodge , in a most feeling and appropriate address . About forty-two brethren were present , and a most pleasant and fraternal evening was spent .
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ISLE OF WIGHT . RYDE . —Ryde Lodge ( No . 698 . )—The installation of the W . AL elect , Bro . Richard Loveland Loveland , took place at the Alasonic Hall , Johnstreet , Ryde , on Thursday , the 20 th inst . The ceremony was most impressively performed by
the retiring W . AL , Bro . Francis Newman . After the business was over , a grand banquet was given at the York Hotel . The company present numbered about thirty , with the W . AL in the chair . The duties of the vice-chair were
ably carried out by Bro . G . F . Harrington , and amongst the company present were Bros . Pocock , W . AL of the Gloucester Lodge , Southampton ; J . Isaacs , W . M . of the East Aledina Lodge , Ryde ; James Dashwood , Alayor of Ryde , and other distinguished brethren . It was
generally stated that this was the finest Alasonic gathering that had ever taken place in Ryde . The banquet , which was supplied by Air . and Airs . Childe in their best style , was of a magnificent description , ever } ' delicacy of the season being present .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . PRESCOT . —Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) . —The monthly meeting of this ancient and prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Prescot , and was attended by a capital muster of the brethren .
The Lodge was opened b y Bro . Alorris , W . AL After the minutes were read and confirmed , Bro . Fowler , P . AL , took the chair for the rest of the evening . Amongst the other members of the lodge present were : —Bros . T . Prescott , P . AL ;
J . W . R . Fowler , S . W .. ; J . W . A . Fowler , P . AI . Treas . ; R . D . Simpson , J . D , ; R . Corke , I . G . ; R . Reynolds , W . Alercer , B . Slack , W . Newsome , W . Cron , J .. Ellis , J . Vaughan , T . Rymer , J . Webering , E . Bust , Wm . Jameson , W .
Snape , E . Johnson Brown , W . Holme , C . Payne , W . E . Beaumont , S . Marsh , G . Head , ancl F . Alason . The visitors included Bros . J . Wood , 246 , Treas . 1094 ; W . Harrison , W . M . 897 ; A , Hanson , J . W . 8 97 ; J . Jackson , 897 ; J . Young ,
897 ; G . Ring , 1 . 384 ; J . G . Hogg , 1384 , 8 : 0 . An unusually heavy business list , made up of four initiations , one passing , and one raising , was got through by Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , in a remarkably satisfactory manner , the whole of the
interesting ceremonies being performed b y him in a manner at once of effective and impressive . Labour kept the lotlge open until an advanced hour , but not so late as to prevent the brethren from doing justice to an excellent repast , provided by mine host of the Royal Hotel .
SOAIERSETSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Somersetshire held its annual meeting at Frome , on Thursday , 20 th inst ., and it proved an exceedingly agreeable
re-union . Brethren from all parts of the fair county rallied in considerable numbers at the Mechanics' Institution , when the Royal Somerset Lodge , No . 973 , was opened in clue form by the Worshipful Alaster , Bro . Inskip .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was announced to be in waiting , when they were received with the customary honours . The Dep . Prov . G . AL , Bro . Bridges , presided , in the absence of the Prov . G . AL , the Right
Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , who was detained at Cowes by indisposition . A telegram from his lordship was read , expressing his regret at not being present , and signifying his intention to hold a special meeting of the Grand Lodge , tu
receive the address which was in waiting to be presented to him on his re-appearance in the Alasonic world , congratulating him on his recovery from his recent severe illness . The Provincial Grand Treasurer presented his
balance-sheet , which showed that though they had been liberal supporters of the Alasonic charities , he could , owing to the prosperity of the various lodges of the province , carry over a good balance
to the next account . The appointments of officers took place , when the following brethren duly received their patents of office : —
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Herniman Prov . G . S . W . Inskip Prov . G . J . W . Sprackett " ) „ n .. Tjbbs f Prov . G . Chaplains . Payne Prov . G . Treasurer * Davis Prov . G . Registrar ;
Else Prov . G . Secretary ,. Loder Prov . G . S . D . Chaffin Prov , G . J . D . Willcox Prov . G . S . of \ V \ Hodge Prov . G . Dirof Cers .
Saunders : Prov . G . A . D . C . Fair Prov . G . S . B . Alacfarlan Prov . G . Organist . Reed Prov . G . Purst . Alountstephen Prov . G . A . Purst .
Woodford Prov . G . Tyler . Carter Prov . G . A . Tyler , AVe must not omit to mention the decorations of the lodge-room ; banners being tastefully
arranged along the walls , wreaths of evergreens connecting them , whilst in the niches by the side of statuary and round the pedestals were beautiful ferns ancl lycopodiums , many being prize plants , lent by Bro . Baylis .
A banquet was held in the evening , at the George Hotel , where a very large muster of the brethren sat down , under the presidency of Bro . Bridges , supported by many brethren , members not only of Somerset , but of Bristol and other provinces .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST . ) BRADFORD . —Harmony Lodge ( No . 600 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , June 20 th inst . The attendance of brethren and visiting brethren was very numerous , including the Right Worshipful Bro . Bentley Shaw , Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster of
West Yorkshire ; Rev . Bro . Oddy , 302 , Provincial Grand Chaplain ; Bros . J . A . Unna , P . M . 600 , P . Prov . G . Reg ., T . P . AVood , P . AL Scarsdale Lodge , P . Prov . S . G . D . of Derbyshire ; S . O . Bailey , P . AL 600 , P . Prov . S . of W . ; W . Wright , P . AL 600 ; H . O . Alawson , P . AI . 302
S . Barsdorf , P . AL 600 ; Taylor , P . AL 302 ; J Beanland , P . AL 600 ; J . Ahrens , P . AL < 5 oo , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; William W . Barlow , W . AL 302 ; R . Richardson , AV . AL 974 ; A . Nicholson , W . AL 1018 ; Ed . Smith , W . AL ; T . Johnson , P . AL 600 ; AV . Dewhirst , P . AI . 600 . Bro . C . F .
Unna , the W . AI . elect ., was installed b y his father , Bro . J . A . Unna , P . AL , P . Prov . G . R . who went through the ceremony he has so often done before for this lodge , in his usual excellent manner : and it was quite a unique ancl exceedingly pleasing sight to witness
a father instal his son . Fourteen years ago Bro . Unna initiated his son , ancl , as our Ri ght Worshipful Bro . Bentley Shaw , Deputy Prov . G . AL , took occasion to remark in open lodge—in congratulating the W . AL on his installation—he was then a witness of that interesting ceremony , and
although he had found it difficult to do so , owing to pressing engagements , he had determined , at any sacrifice , to be present to see the cape stone of the edifice p laced ( as it were ) by his friend and Bro . Unna installing his son , W . AI . of his mother lodge . After the installation the brethren ,
on the invitation of Bro . C . F . Unna , the W . AL , adjourned to the refreshment-room and there partook of an excellent ancl dainty repast provided for them . The tables groaned under the abundant supply of creature comforts , at the same wearing such an elegant appearance , from the
profusion of flowers & c , as to indicate that some Fair Friend had favoured the AV . AL by taking interest in the amusements . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts werc duly given , Rev . Bro , Oddy , Prov . G . Chaplain , responding for " The R . W . Bro . Bentley Shaw , D . P . G . AI . of West
Yorkshire , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " and in doing so took occasion to speak ofthe hi gh qualification ancl great courtesy ofthe W . AI . in the discharge of his duties . He also regretted that the R . W . Bro . Bentley Shaw ' s pressing engagements had prevented his
remaining to hear the way in which his health had been proposed and received , that he might have replied to the toast . Bro . Beanland , P . AL , in a pithy and appropriate speech , proposed " the retiring Master" who had during the past year discharged the duties ofthe office withsuchaptitude ,
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
draft Itaui . METROPOLITAN . BURGOYNE LODGE ( NO . 902 . )—The increasing popularity due to the growing reputation of this enterprising lodge necessitated an emergency meeting , which was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , the usual place of assemblage , on Monday , evening last , for the purpose of admitting to the
light Messrs . Buthir ancl Norman . The ceremony of initiation was ably performed , ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Wm . Simmons , the much esteemed W . M . ) by Bro . Henry Smith , I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Rogers , S . W . ; and Bros . Poynter , Iron , Vevers , and Wright , Past Masters . Bro . Smith then proceeded to pass
to the second degree Bros . Silvani , Clerke , Merchant , and Burt , a ceremony this skilled brother performed with his usual ability . Bro . Smith was then relieved in the chair by Bro . Poynter , P . M . and Treasurer , who in an impressive manner raised to the sublime degree Bro . Jeffreys . This concluded the ceremonial business of the
meeting , and after receiving the names of a candate for initiation and a joining member , for the next meeting , the brethren separated in perfect harmony , after an ardous but useful , and wellspent Masonic evening . In addition to
thebrethren mentioned above there were also present Bros . Jas . Allen , Henry Smith , junr ., Ludlow , Bundy , G . P . Smith , and Windybank , and as a visitor , Bro . Merdock , Royal Arch Lodge of Scotland , No . 16 5 , who contemplates becoming a member of the Burgoyne Lodge .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . MARYPORT . —Lodge Persecerance ( No . , 371 . ) —The annual festival and installation meeting of the above lodge , was held in the Alasonic Hall , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . The chair was taken by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Armstrong , supported by the officers and about
thirty members of the lodge . After the minutes had been confirmed , Bro . Lawson was presented , and in a very able manner installed Worshipful Master , by Worshipful Bro . Kenworthy , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . After the officers had been invested , and the lodge closed , the brethren , on the invitation of the W . M .,
adjourned to a substantial repast , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were dul y given , and suitably acknowledged . Amongst the visitors were , Bros . W . Kenworthy , P . AL , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Gibson , P . AL , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Henry , W . AL , A . Prov . G . D . C . ; Porter , P . AL , A . Prov . G . Sec . ; Fearon , P . AL , Prov . G . J . D . ; Brookcr , W . M ., Prov . G . S .
DEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Charity ( Ne ) . 223 . )—This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., when three brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Alaster Mason , and two gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of antient Freemasonry . The
ceremonies were conducted by the W . Alaster , Bro . J . T . Smith , in a very efficient manner , assisted b y Bros . J . P . Phillips , S . W ; Pool , J . W ., and other brethren . Business over , the brethren adjourned to Chubb " s hotel to partake of the half-yearly banquet provided in Airs .
Chubb s bountiful style . The AV . Alaster presided , supported on his ri ght by Bro . Browning , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C , Sec . of the lodge ; Bro . J . M . Hifley , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; and Bro . A . Woolf , P . AI . ; on his left by Bro . T . Pollard , P . AL , P . Prov . G . Treas ., and Treasurer of the lod ge ; Bro . Cornish , LP . AL ; and Bro .
Blackwood ; the vice-chair b y Bro . j . P . Phillips , S . W . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and ably responded to by several brethren , but especially by Bro . T . Pollard , the senior member of the lodge , in a most feeling and appropriate address . About forty-two brethren were present , and a most pleasant and fraternal evening was spent .
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ISLE OF WIGHT . RYDE . —Ryde Lodge ( No . 698 . )—The installation of the W . AL elect , Bro . Richard Loveland Loveland , took place at the Alasonic Hall , Johnstreet , Ryde , on Thursday , the 20 th inst . The ceremony was most impressively performed by
the retiring W . AL , Bro . Francis Newman . After the business was over , a grand banquet was given at the York Hotel . The company present numbered about thirty , with the W . AL in the chair . The duties of the vice-chair were
ably carried out by Bro . G . F . Harrington , and amongst the company present were Bros . Pocock , W . AL of the Gloucester Lodge , Southampton ; J . Isaacs , W . M . of the East Aledina Lodge , Ryde ; James Dashwood , Alayor of Ryde , and other distinguished brethren . It was
generally stated that this was the finest Alasonic gathering that had ever taken place in Ryde . The banquet , which was supplied by Air . and Airs . Childe in their best style , was of a magnificent description , ever } ' delicacy of the season being present .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . PRESCOT . —Lodge of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) . —The monthly meeting of this ancient and prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Prescot , and was attended by a capital muster of the brethren .
The Lodge was opened b y Bro . Alorris , W . AL After the minutes were read and confirmed , Bro . Fowler , P . AL , took the chair for the rest of the evening . Amongst the other members of the lodge present were : —Bros . T . Prescott , P . AL ;
J . W . R . Fowler , S . W .. ; J . W . A . Fowler , P . AI . Treas . ; R . D . Simpson , J . D , ; R . Corke , I . G . ; R . Reynolds , W . Alercer , B . Slack , W . Newsome , W . Cron , J .. Ellis , J . Vaughan , T . Rymer , J . Webering , E . Bust , Wm . Jameson , W .
Snape , E . Johnson Brown , W . Holme , C . Payne , W . E . Beaumont , S . Marsh , G . Head , ancl F . Alason . The visitors included Bros . J . Wood , 246 , Treas . 1094 ; W . Harrison , W . M . 897 ; A , Hanson , J . W . 8 97 ; J . Jackson , 897 ; J . Young ,
897 ; G . Ring , 1 . 384 ; J . G . Hogg , 1384 , 8 : 0 . An unusually heavy business list , made up of four initiations , one passing , and one raising , was got through by Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , in a remarkably satisfactory manner , the whole of the
interesting ceremonies being performed b y him in a manner at once of effective and impressive . Labour kept the lotlge open until an advanced hour , but not so late as to prevent the brethren from doing justice to an excellent repast , provided by mine host of the Royal Hotel .
SOAIERSETSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Somersetshire held its annual meeting at Frome , on Thursday , 20 th inst ., and it proved an exceedingly agreeable
re-union . Brethren from all parts of the fair county rallied in considerable numbers at the Mechanics' Institution , when the Royal Somerset Lodge , No . 973 , was opened in clue form by the Worshipful Alaster , Bro . Inskip .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was announced to be in waiting , when they were received with the customary honours . The Dep . Prov . G . AL , Bro . Bridges , presided , in the absence of the Prov . G . AL , the Right
Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , who was detained at Cowes by indisposition . A telegram from his lordship was read , expressing his regret at not being present , and signifying his intention to hold a special meeting of the Grand Lodge , tu
receive the address which was in waiting to be presented to him on his re-appearance in the Alasonic world , congratulating him on his recovery from his recent severe illness . The Provincial Grand Treasurer presented his
balance-sheet , which showed that though they had been liberal supporters of the Alasonic charities , he could , owing to the prosperity of the various lodges of the province , carry over a good balance
to the next account . The appointments of officers took place , when the following brethren duly received their patents of office : —
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Herniman Prov . G . S . W . Inskip Prov . G . J . W . Sprackett " ) „ n .. Tjbbs f Prov . G . Chaplains . Payne Prov . G . Treasurer * Davis Prov . G . Registrar ;
Else Prov . G . Secretary ,. Loder Prov . G . S . D . Chaffin Prov , G . J . D . Willcox Prov . G . S . of \ V \ Hodge Prov . G . Dirof Cers .
Saunders : Prov . G . A . D . C . Fair Prov . G . S . B . Alacfarlan Prov . G . Organist . Reed Prov . G . Purst . Alountstephen Prov . G . A . Purst .
Woodford Prov . G . Tyler . Carter Prov . G . A . Tyler , AVe must not omit to mention the decorations of the lodge-room ; banners being tastefully
arranged along the walls , wreaths of evergreens connecting them , whilst in the niches by the side of statuary and round the pedestals were beautiful ferns ancl lycopodiums , many being prize plants , lent by Bro . Baylis .
A banquet was held in the evening , at the George Hotel , where a very large muster of the brethren sat down , under the presidency of Bro . Bridges , supported by many brethren , members not only of Somerset , but of Bristol and other provinces .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST . ) BRADFORD . —Harmony Lodge ( No . 600 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , June 20 th inst . The attendance of brethren and visiting brethren was very numerous , including the Right Worshipful Bro . Bentley Shaw , Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster of
West Yorkshire ; Rev . Bro . Oddy , 302 , Provincial Grand Chaplain ; Bros . J . A . Unna , P . M . 600 , P . Prov . G . Reg ., T . P . AVood , P . AL Scarsdale Lodge , P . Prov . S . G . D . of Derbyshire ; S . O . Bailey , P . AL 600 , P . Prov . S . of W . ; W . Wright , P . AL 600 ; H . O . Alawson , P . AI . 302
S . Barsdorf , P . AL 600 ; Taylor , P . AL 302 ; J Beanland , P . AL 600 ; J . Ahrens , P . AL < 5 oo , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; William W . Barlow , W . AL 302 ; R . Richardson , AV . AL 974 ; A . Nicholson , W . AL 1018 ; Ed . Smith , W . AL ; T . Johnson , P . AL 600 ; AV . Dewhirst , P . AI . 600 . Bro . C . F .
Unna , the W . AI . elect ., was installed b y his father , Bro . J . A . Unna , P . AL , P . Prov . G . R . who went through the ceremony he has so often done before for this lodge , in his usual excellent manner : and it was quite a unique ancl exceedingly pleasing sight to witness
a father instal his son . Fourteen years ago Bro . Unna initiated his son , ancl , as our Ri ght Worshipful Bro . Bentley Shaw , Deputy Prov . G . AL , took occasion to remark in open lodge—in congratulating the W . AL on his installation—he was then a witness of that interesting ceremony , and
although he had found it difficult to do so , owing to pressing engagements , he had determined , at any sacrifice , to be present to see the cape stone of the edifice p laced ( as it were ) by his friend and Bro . Unna installing his son , W . AI . of his mother lodge . After the installation the brethren ,
on the invitation of Bro . C . F . Unna , the W . AL , adjourned to the refreshment-room and there partook of an excellent ancl dainty repast provided for them . The tables groaned under the abundant supply of creature comforts , at the same wearing such an elegant appearance , from the
profusion of flowers & c , as to indicate that some Fair Friend had favoured the AV . AL by taking interest in the amusements . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts werc duly given , Rev . Bro , Oddy , Prov . G . Chaplain , responding for " The R . W . Bro . Bentley Shaw , D . P . G . AI . of West
Yorkshire , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " and in doing so took occasion to speak ofthe hi gh qualification ancl great courtesy ofthe W . AI . in the discharge of his duties . He also regretted that the R . W . Bro . Bentley Shaw ' s pressing engagements had prevented his
remaining to hear the way in which his health had been proposed and received , that he might have replied to the toast . Bro . Beanland , P . AL , in a pithy and appropriate speech , proposed " the retiring Master" who had during the past year discharged the duties ofthe office withsuchaptitude ,