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Knights Templar.
Vlock p m ., after the summer vacation . Present Bros . Nelson ' iW W . M . j H . Woo , ' , S . W . ; J . A . Reed , J . W ., C E . Smith , S . D . -, W . I . Banman , J . D . ; XV . Beard , I . G . ; C 1 . Hogg , Treas . ; J . E . Shand , Sec ; also Bros . Edell , IOS ' ; E . S . Scott , 15 ( 13 , acting Preceptor ; C . Ward , 1563 ; Walters , 53 8 ; Swaagman , 15 C 3 ; and other members of lodge and club . The lodge was opened in due- form , and
the ceremony of initiation rehearsed . Bro . Ward answered the usual questions , and lodge opened in the Second Degree , and passing rehearsed . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and after the usual questions had been answered , Bro . Shand was raised to the Third Degree . Lodge was
then closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Wood was unanimousl y elected W . M . for next meeting . Three members of thc club were unanimously elected members of Lodge of Instruction . Lodge was then closed in thc usual manner , and adjourned until Monday , Sth October , at 6 o ' clock p . m .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
Masonry in this ancient Masonic division of the kingdom seems to flourish like the green bay tree , judging from the very large and influential gathering on Thursday , the 20 th inst . By command of Bro . the Right Honourable Lord de Tabley , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand
Master , the annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire was held on that date at the Wallasey Concert Hall , Liscard , near Egremont and Birkenhead , to which all P . G . Ofiicers , W . M . ' s , P . M . ' s , Officers , and M . M . ' s in the province were invited . The response was hearty and significant . There was , as is usual on these annually recurring gatherings , a very large assembly of the fraternity to
support the P . G . M ., who is deservedly popular throughout the length and breadth of the Province of Cheshire . The day was evidently reckoned quite a gala occasion by the inhabitants of the usually quiet village of Liscard , as there was a ptotuse display of flags and bunting at various points , and large crowds gathered to witness the unusual display made in connection with the meeting .
The P . G . Lodge met under the banner of the Combermere Lodge , No . C 05 , which meets at Seacombe , and the Warren Lodge , No . 1276 , meeting at Egremont . No better or more convenient place could have been found than the Concert Hall . Thanks to the liberality of Bio . S . Williams , tbe staircases of the hall were beautifully decked with evergreens' , and the interior of the large
concert room , where the P . G . Lodge met , presented a most striking appearance by reason of a plentiful display of bannerets , crimson cloth , & c , which were tastefully grouped and arranged at various parts of the room . The gathering was probably the largest which has yet been witnessed in connection with thc Cheshire Provincial Grand Lodge , and the attendance included a great array of P . G .
Officers , Masters , and officers from various parts of the province . 'The total attendance numbered about 420 , the whole of the 39 lodges in the division being represented with one exception ( tbe Southam Lodge , Wilmslow , No . 1054 ) . Some were very numerously represented , amongst the foremost being the Mersey Lodge , B ' ukenhead , which sent 03 ; the Combermere Ledge , Seacombe , 25 ; the
Warren Lodge , Egremont , 52 ; the Ellesmere Lodge , Runcorn , 14 ; and tire Cestrian Lodge , Chester , 14 . Tlic brethren were summoned to attend at noon , but owing to certain delays connected with the preliminary business , it was about half-past one o ' clock before Bro . Lord De Tabley , P . G . M ., accompanied by a brilliant array o [ P . G . Officers , entered ami took his seat on thc throne .
Amongst those who supported Lord De Tabley were Bros , H . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary W . Lancashire ; E . Friend , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Salmon , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . W . Lancashire ; Henry Bulley , Pa > t G . S . B . England ; . / Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . Registiar , England ; R . Worrall , P . P . G . S . B . ; Francis Smith , P . G . S . of W . ; Jesse Banning P . P . G . O ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Major Geo .
Turner , P . G . Treasurer West Lancashire ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . P . ; J . Pemberton , P . G . S . of W . W . L . ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . N . Walts and Shropshire , J . A , Birch , P . P . G . S ! D . ; E . Simpson , P . G . S . D ; W . Greatrix , P . P . G . P . ; P . Macmuldrow , P . G . P . W . L . ; E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Sec . ; H . Lloyd , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Marwood , P . G . J . W . ; the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , P . P . G . S . W . ; E .
Ashworth , P . G . S . W . E . L . ; R . Beales , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . J . Howard , P . P . G . J . D . ; C . Dutton , P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . K , Hodgson , P . P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanbopc . P . P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . J . W . Newell Tanner , I ' l ' . G . Chaplain ; G . Barlow , P . P . G . O . ; E . Cuzner , P . G . O . ; F . Jackson , P . G . Treas . ; G . Burrows , P . P . G . J . D . ; ' '• Johnson , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Bowers , P . P . G . A . D . C ; R .
hooper , P . P . G . P . ; J . Siddeley , P . G . J . D . ; James T . Lea , I ' -I ' . G . S . of W . i S . Spratly , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Piatt , P -1 ' . G . J . D . ; ] . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Driscoll , P . G . P , Middlesex ; H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . W . L . ; T . Wainwright , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . R . Bainbridge , P . M ., and P . H ., / 2 i , P . M . and D . C . 1276 ; J . Wood , Treas . 1094 , W . L , ( Pretmason ) ; T . Leighton , P . M . and Sec . 605 ; J . Beech ,
\ -G * . \ S . F . Gosling , P . G . S . ; "W . Bennett , J ' , 477 ; J . W . McGce , P . G . A . D . C ; J . Andrews , 1213 ; J . Clayton , P . M . 89 ; A . Ogden , P . M . ° 91 D . Fraser , P . M . and Treas . 477 ; D . Kinsey , 941 ; J- W . Johnson , S . D . 1675 ; E . Davies , P . M . 605 ; T . Knowles , P . M . 8 r ; o ; J . Ridehalgh , P . M , 1276 ; T . Gregory , M > . 605 ; H . Horspool , S . D . 1094 ; T . E . Mason , P . M . and
Sec . 361 ; W . Pulford , W . M . 477 ; C . Birchall , 1547 ; *• Bioadsmith , J . W . 11 C 6 ; J . F . Spedding , W . M . 323 , ; L . Staley , S . W . 6 c ; H . Ridehalgh , 241 ; J . Buckley , » -M . 830 ; CH . Coates , P . M . 1357 ; G . H . Kinson , J . M . 1 I 2 o ; W . Jones , S . W . 1276 ; J . Taylor , W . M . i ? 0 ; W . R . Mass , W . M . 758 ; R . Rigby , P . M . i ^ i J- Griffiths , P . M . 477 ; "W . Alcock , W . M . 1045 ; '• Chesworth , W . M . 1576 ; T . Shaw , W . M , U 0 5 i M . McNerney , I . P . M . 605 ; R . Gracie ,
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
P . M . 477 ; J . B . Sparks , 216 ; H . Finch , I . P . M . 104 ; W . Matthews , W . M . 721 ; J . J . Cunnah , P . M . 721 ; T . L . Thomas , 42 s ; ] . G . Adams , I . P . M . 477 ; T . Schofield , W . M . ' 430 ; W . Harrison , W . M . 380 ; T . T . Broadbent , P . M . ' 1430 ; J . Morris , P . M . and Sec . 461 ; I . Jacobs , 724 and 1576 ; Henry Matthews , Hon . Sec . G 05 ; J . Jones , J . W . 605 and
S . W . 1576 ; H . Jackson , P . M . 33 6 ; J . Blackhurst , W . M . 979 ; St . Jones , P . M . and Sec . 477 ; T . Wilkinson , W . M . 1126 ; G . S . Furnivall , S . W . 533 ; W . Shepherd , P . M . 2 S 7 ; J . Gutton , S . W . 477 . The P . G . M . opened the P . G . Lodge according to ancient form , Bro . Horatio Lloyd acting as D . P . G M ., Bro . the Hon . W . Egerton , P . G . S . W ., and Bro . T . Marwood
P . G . J . W ., prayer being offered by Bro . the Rev . Richd . Hodgson , P . P . G . C . Apologies for non-attendance had been received from various P . G . Officers in Cheshire and West Lancashire , and Bro . E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Sec , then read the minutes of the last annual Provincial Grand Lodge held at Knutsford . Tlie P . G . M . ( Lord De Tabley ) then said it had been his
habit at these annual meetings of his Provinciil Grand Lodge to address a lew words to the brethren on the past , present , and future aspects of Masonry in that province , lie could not begin his remarks without expressing his gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe for permitting him to meet his brethren again in thc Provincial Grand Lodge . ( Applause . ) He considered the position
in which he stood to them as their P . G . M ., looking at the magnificent assembly before him , as one of the proudest which any man could obtain in the Craft . ( Applause . ) Every lodge , with one exception , was represented , and this showcifthat the brethren were determined to uphold thc sacred principles of the Order . Their attendance tbat day proved that they felt he was resolved to rule over
thc Craft fairly , fearlessly , and to the best of bis power . ( Loud cheers . ) Ic had been ssid " Happy is tbe country vvhich has no history , " and if such were the case then Masonry in tbe province of Cheshire was peculiarly happy , because there were very few events of any moment to record as having occurred during the past year . Twelve months since he alluded to the fact tbat death had taken
from their ranks many worthy and good brethren ; and he had now to refer to the death of another excellent brother , who had for some time filled the chair of Deputy-Provincial Grand Master—Bio . George Cornwall Leigh , who had always taken the greatest interest in the Craft . The lodges in the province had during the year worked in perfect harmony , with two exceptions . As there must
be spots on thc sun ' s face , so in Masonrj they could not expect lo be quite free from differences . Committees had been appointed to investigate the circumstances connected with tl e management of these two lodges , and he ( the P . G . M ) . hoped that peace and harmony would prevail in future . His lordship referred with satisfaction to thc fact that they had succeeded in securing the election of both
their candidates at the May election in connection with the Institution for Aged Freemasons ^ and concluded by congratulating the brethren on the flourishing state of Masonry throughout thc world , and thankingthem for the continued support he received at their hands . ( Loud applause . ) The P . G . M . presented Bro . Milner , S . W ., No .. 537 , with a
charity jewel ( by proxy ); Bro . Marwood , P . G . J . W ., and Bro . Sutton , W . M . 537 , each with bars , in recognition of their services as Stewards at the charity festivals in London . Bro . Smith , P . G . S . of Works , then presented the Prov . G . Lodge with a very handsome banner for use at the annual meetings , which the P . G . Master received and
acknowledged 111 the name ofthe brethren—On the motion of the P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . H . Lloyd , P . P . G . S . W ., a vote of thanks to Bro . Smith was ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the Prov . Grand Lodge for the gift of the banner . Bro . Lord Dj Tabley next moved that the sum of £ 100 be voted from the funds of the Prov . Grand Lodge in aid
of the Indian Famine Relief Fund , and in doing so he said he was sure that Freemasons generally would not be behind their fellow-countrymen in trying to relieve the necessities of their fellow subjects in India . ( Hear , hear , and applause . ) Bro . G . W . Latham , P . P . G . S . W ., in seconding the motion , expressed a hope that their example would be
followed by all the Prov . Grand and private Lodges in the country , thereby showing their brethren in India that they were not forgotten in their time of need by the members of the fraternity in England . The motion was carried unanimously and by acclamation . Thc P . G . Treasurer ( Bro . F . Jackson ) read the
statement of accounts , from which it appeared that there was a balance in favour of the Prov . G . Lodge of £ 453 12 s . 5 d ., and in favour of the fund of benevolence of £ 581 6 s . id . On the motion of the P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . M'Infyre the accounts were passed , and bro . Jackson was re-appointed P . G . Treasurer . The R . W . P . G . M . then appointed the Hon . Wilbraham
Egerton , M . P ,, as the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( in room of the late Bro . G . Cornwall Leigh ) , and after being obligated he took his place in the Pr < v . G . Lodge in that capacity . Lord Di Tabley appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : — . fEncas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . Registrar
of England Prov . G . S . W . T . Marwood ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . J . W . Rev . C . E . Graham Jones , M . A Prov . G . Chap . F . Jackson ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Treas . C . H . Hinde Prov . G . Reg . E . H . Griffiths ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . R . Gracie Prov . G . S . D . J . Sillitoe Prov . G . J . D .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
T . M . Lockwood Prov . G . S . of W T . Matthews Prov . G . A . D . C . Capt . A . Terry Prov . G . S . B . E . Cuzner Prov . G . Org . J . Ridehalgh Prov . G . Purs . M . M'Ncmcy , H . Matthews , S . Williams , J . G . Parker , G . J . Davies ,
W . Jones Prov . G . Stwds . Holloway Prov . G . Tyler . Bro . Captain Cope was appointed Chairman of the Fund cf benevolence . The P . G . M . intimated that he would hold his 1 est lodge at Nantwich . On the motion of the P . G . S . W , seconded by the Rev . J . W . Tanner , P . P . G . C , a vote of thanks was passed to
the Rev . T . Preston Ball , M . A ., for granting the use of St John ' s Church Ior the afternoon service . The Prov . Grand Lodge was clcsed in due form , and with solemn prayer , offered by the newly-appointed P . G . Chaplain . At the close of business thc brethren marched in procession to St . John ' s Church for Divine service . The sermon was preached by Bro . C E . G-aham Jones ,
M . A ., P . G . Chaplain , who took his text from 2 nd Samuel , 1 st chap , verse 26 : "Thy love to me was wonderful , passing the love of women . " 'The musical service was under the direction of Bro . E . Cuzner , P . G . O ., who presided at the organ , and was assisted by Master W . E . Cuzner , Master T . Griffith ( choristers of Chester Cathedral ) , Misses Florence and Alice Cuzner , Bros . Humphries , T .
Knowles , and Cottingham , and Messrs . Orme and H . Cuzner . The responses were Tallis's , the chants by Buck and Whittington , and the anthem was Webb ' s , " The Lord is the portion of the just . " A collccimr , amounting to about JC IS , was made at thc clcse of the service in aid of tbe Provincial Fund of Benevolence and the Wallasey and Seacombe Cottage Hospital anil Dispensary .
The brethren then returned to the Concert Hall , where a capital banquet was served by Bro . C . II . Berry , No . 477 , of the Ranelagh Hotel , Birkenhead , whose catering gave universal satisfaction . Lord Dc 'Tabley , P . G . M ., presided , supported by a large number of P . G . officers . There were i . l : ogilher about 200 brethren present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by his
lordship , " \ h : Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the Officers of the G . L , " being responded to by Bro . . / Eneas M'lntyre , G . Reg ., P . G . S . W ., who said they must all be delighted to find that amongst those cntiusted with the guidance of the affairs of the nation there were so many representatives of Freemasonry , showing that the great principles of the Craft exercised undoubted influence .
Bro . M'lntyre then gave "The Right Honourable Lord De Tabley , R . W . P . G . M ., " who in acknowledging the toast said he was veiy proud of the progress which Masonry had made in the Province , and he hoped that during the few remaining years he might rule over them he would still enjoy the same loyalty and attachment of his brethren . ( Applause . ) He urged a larger charity towards
their fellow-creatures—not the charity of mere giving , but the giving of sympathy where sympathy was n-. eded , and acting the part of a friend to all who might rcq lire help . That was the charity which Freemasons ought to practise . His lordship concluded by urging upon the brethren thc necessity of looking after the respectability and good character of candidntes proposed for admission into the
Order rather than thc seeking for mere numbers . Bro . T . Marwood , P . G . J . W ., acknowledged the toast ot "Tbe Hon . W . Egerton , M . l ' ., D . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Officers . " "The visiiing P . G . Masters and Officers , " given by Bro . Latham , P . P . G . S . W ., was acknowledged by Bro . Salmon , P . G . J . W . North Wales and Shropshire . Lord De Tabley gave " The W . M . ' s of the Combermere
and Warren Lodges , C 05 and 1276 , " which was responded to by Bro . T . Shaw , W . M . 605 , and Bro . J . Taylor , W . M . 1276 . "The Prov . G . Stewards , " also proposed by the P . G . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . M'Nemey , P . M ., P . G . S . The Ty lei ' s toast closed the after-banquet proceedings . An excellent musical programme was given by the party which rendered the service at thechurch .
The Grand Encampment Of The United States.
THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF THE UNITED STATES .
GRAND ENCAMPMENT . —The great event of the twentieth triennial sesvsion of this Grand Body culminated in one of the finest spectacles that l , as ever yet been witnessed in the United States . Cleveland , Ohio , where the session
was held , has been one constant scene of excitement since the session began , and to use the expression of the local of that city , the Cleveland Leader , " the city gives itself up tn the occasion , " which , with flowrrs , iizgs , and music , speeches and responses , and evening gatherings , presented a programme that is not seen even in a lifetime by the
oldest of us . Speaking of the procession on Tuesday , it says : — " The city made it a grand holiday , shut up its workshops , banks , and stores during the forenoon , and at an early hour began to pour into the down-town streets . Thousands of people from the country camein for the day ,
and , all in all , it was one of the grandest occasions ever seen in thc Forest City . The various commanderies formed in their appointed places at Ihe proper hour , in response to the signal guns agreed upon . They got started on the proper time , and how they went and were received will be found recorded in its proper place further on .
THE PROCESSION . " There they come !" Clear and sharp on the air rung the signal from some wide-awake watcher who stood on an elevated point of advantage , and sighted the first plume as it fluttered in sight by the big National Bank building . It was caught on the vocal bound , as it were , by the concourse of eager
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Knights Templar.
Vlock p m ., after the summer vacation . Present Bros . Nelson ' iW W . M . j H . Woo , ' , S . W . ; J . A . Reed , J . W ., C E . Smith , S . D . -, W . I . Banman , J . D . ; XV . Beard , I . G . ; C 1 . Hogg , Treas . ; J . E . Shand , Sec ; also Bros . Edell , IOS ' ; E . S . Scott , 15 ( 13 , acting Preceptor ; C . Ward , 1563 ; Walters , 53 8 ; Swaagman , 15 C 3 ; and other members of lodge and club . The lodge was opened in due- form , and
the ceremony of initiation rehearsed . Bro . Ward answered the usual questions , and lodge opened in the Second Degree , and passing rehearsed . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and after the usual questions had been answered , Bro . Shand was raised to the Third Degree . Lodge was
then closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Wood was unanimousl y elected W . M . for next meeting . Three members of thc club were unanimously elected members of Lodge of Instruction . Lodge was then closed in thc usual manner , and adjourned until Monday , Sth October , at 6 o ' clock p . m .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
Masonry in this ancient Masonic division of the kingdom seems to flourish like the green bay tree , judging from the very large and influential gathering on Thursday , the 20 th inst . By command of Bro . the Right Honourable Lord de Tabley , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand
Master , the annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire was held on that date at the Wallasey Concert Hall , Liscard , near Egremont and Birkenhead , to which all P . G . Ofiicers , W . M . ' s , P . M . ' s , Officers , and M . M . ' s in the province were invited . The response was hearty and significant . There was , as is usual on these annually recurring gatherings , a very large assembly of the fraternity to
support the P . G . M ., who is deservedly popular throughout the length and breadth of the Province of Cheshire . The day was evidently reckoned quite a gala occasion by the inhabitants of the usually quiet village of Liscard , as there was a ptotuse display of flags and bunting at various points , and large crowds gathered to witness the unusual display made in connection with the meeting .
The P . G . Lodge met under the banner of the Combermere Lodge , No . C 05 , which meets at Seacombe , and the Warren Lodge , No . 1276 , meeting at Egremont . No better or more convenient place could have been found than the Concert Hall . Thanks to the liberality of Bio . S . Williams , tbe staircases of the hall were beautifully decked with evergreens' , and the interior of the large
concert room , where the P . G . Lodge met , presented a most striking appearance by reason of a plentiful display of bannerets , crimson cloth , & c , which were tastefully grouped and arranged at various parts of the room . The gathering was probably the largest which has yet been witnessed in connection with thc Cheshire Provincial Grand Lodge , and the attendance included a great array of P . G .
Officers , Masters , and officers from various parts of the province . 'The total attendance numbered about 420 , the whole of the 39 lodges in the division being represented with one exception ( tbe Southam Lodge , Wilmslow , No . 1054 ) . Some were very numerously represented , amongst the foremost being the Mersey Lodge , B ' ukenhead , which sent 03 ; the Combermere Ledge , Seacombe , 25 ; the
Warren Lodge , Egremont , 52 ; the Ellesmere Lodge , Runcorn , 14 ; and tire Cestrian Lodge , Chester , 14 . Tlic brethren were summoned to attend at noon , but owing to certain delays connected with the preliminary business , it was about half-past one o ' clock before Bro . Lord De Tabley , P . G . M ., accompanied by a brilliant array o [ P . G . Officers , entered ami took his seat on thc throne .
Amongst those who supported Lord De Tabley were Bros , H . S . Alpass , P . G . Secretary W . Lancashire ; E . Friend , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Salmon , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . W . Lancashire ; Henry Bulley , Pa > t G . S . B . England ; . / Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . Registiar , England ; R . Worrall , P . P . G . S . B . ; Francis Smith , P . G . S . of W . ; Jesse Banning P . P . G . O ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Major Geo .
Turner , P . G . Treasurer West Lancashire ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . P . ; J . Pemberton , P . G . S . of W . W . L . ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . N . Walts and Shropshire , J . A , Birch , P . P . G . S ! D . ; E . Simpson , P . G . S . D ; W . Greatrix , P . P . G . P . ; P . Macmuldrow , P . G . P . W . L . ; E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Sec . ; H . Lloyd , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Marwood , P . G . J . W . ; the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , P . P . G . S . W . ; E .
Ashworth , P . G . S . W . E . L . ; R . Beales , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . J . Howard , P . P . G . J . D . ; C . Dutton , P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . K , Hodgson , P . P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanbopc . P . P . G . Chaplain ; Rev . J . W . Newell Tanner , I ' l ' . G . Chaplain ; G . Barlow , P . P . G . O . ; E . Cuzner , P . G . O . ; F . Jackson , P . G . Treas . ; G . Burrows , P . P . G . J . D . ; ' '• Johnson , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Bowers , P . P . G . A . D . C ; R .
hooper , P . P . G . P . ; J . Siddeley , P . G . J . D . ; James T . Lea , I ' -I ' . G . S . of W . i S . Spratly , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Piatt , P -1 ' . G . J . D . ; ] . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Driscoll , P . G . P , Middlesex ; H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . W . L . ; T . Wainwright , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . R . Bainbridge , P . M ., and P . H ., / 2 i , P . M . and D . C . 1276 ; J . Wood , Treas . 1094 , W . L , ( Pretmason ) ; T . Leighton , P . M . and Sec . 605 ; J . Beech ,
\ -G * . \ S . F . Gosling , P . G . S . ; "W . Bennett , J ' , 477 ; J . W . McGce , P . G . A . D . C ; J . Andrews , 1213 ; J . Clayton , P . M . 89 ; A . Ogden , P . M . ° 91 D . Fraser , P . M . and Treas . 477 ; D . Kinsey , 941 ; J- W . Johnson , S . D . 1675 ; E . Davies , P . M . 605 ; T . Knowles , P . M . 8 r ; o ; J . Ridehalgh , P . M , 1276 ; T . Gregory , M > . 605 ; H . Horspool , S . D . 1094 ; T . E . Mason , P . M . and
Sec . 361 ; W . Pulford , W . M . 477 ; C . Birchall , 1547 ; *• Bioadsmith , J . W . 11 C 6 ; J . F . Spedding , W . M . 323 , ; L . Staley , S . W . 6 c ; H . Ridehalgh , 241 ; J . Buckley , » -M . 830 ; CH . Coates , P . M . 1357 ; G . H . Kinson , J . M . 1 I 2 o ; W . Jones , S . W . 1276 ; J . Taylor , W . M . i ? 0 ; W . R . Mass , W . M . 758 ; R . Rigby , P . M . i ^ i J- Griffiths , P . M . 477 ; "W . Alcock , W . M . 1045 ; '• Chesworth , W . M . 1576 ; T . Shaw , W . M , U 0 5 i M . McNerney , I . P . M . 605 ; R . Gracie ,
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
P . M . 477 ; J . B . Sparks , 216 ; H . Finch , I . P . M . 104 ; W . Matthews , W . M . 721 ; J . J . Cunnah , P . M . 721 ; T . L . Thomas , 42 s ; ] . G . Adams , I . P . M . 477 ; T . Schofield , W . M . ' 430 ; W . Harrison , W . M . 380 ; T . T . Broadbent , P . M . ' 1430 ; J . Morris , P . M . and Sec . 461 ; I . Jacobs , 724 and 1576 ; Henry Matthews , Hon . Sec . G 05 ; J . Jones , J . W . 605 and
S . W . 1576 ; H . Jackson , P . M . 33 6 ; J . Blackhurst , W . M . 979 ; St . Jones , P . M . and Sec . 477 ; T . Wilkinson , W . M . 1126 ; G . S . Furnivall , S . W . 533 ; W . Shepherd , P . M . 2 S 7 ; J . Gutton , S . W . 477 . The P . G . M . opened the P . G . Lodge according to ancient form , Bro . Horatio Lloyd acting as D . P . G M ., Bro . the Hon . W . Egerton , P . G . S . W ., and Bro . T . Marwood
P . G . J . W ., prayer being offered by Bro . the Rev . Richd . Hodgson , P . P . G . C . Apologies for non-attendance had been received from various P . G . Officers in Cheshire and West Lancashire , and Bro . E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Sec , then read the minutes of the last annual Provincial Grand Lodge held at Knutsford . Tlie P . G . M . ( Lord De Tabley ) then said it had been his
habit at these annual meetings of his Provinciil Grand Lodge to address a lew words to the brethren on the past , present , and future aspects of Masonry in that province , lie could not begin his remarks without expressing his gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe for permitting him to meet his brethren again in thc Provincial Grand Lodge . ( Applause . ) He considered the position
in which he stood to them as their P . G . M ., looking at the magnificent assembly before him , as one of the proudest which any man could obtain in the Craft . ( Applause . ) Every lodge , with one exception , was represented , and this showcifthat the brethren were determined to uphold thc sacred principles of the Order . Their attendance tbat day proved that they felt he was resolved to rule over
thc Craft fairly , fearlessly , and to the best of bis power . ( Loud cheers . ) Ic had been ssid " Happy is tbe country vvhich has no history , " and if such were the case then Masonry in tbe province of Cheshire was peculiarly happy , because there were very few events of any moment to record as having occurred during the past year . Twelve months since he alluded to the fact tbat death had taken
from their ranks many worthy and good brethren ; and he had now to refer to the death of another excellent brother , who had for some time filled the chair of Deputy-Provincial Grand Master—Bio . George Cornwall Leigh , who had always taken the greatest interest in the Craft . The lodges in the province had during the year worked in perfect harmony , with two exceptions . As there must
be spots on thc sun ' s face , so in Masonrj they could not expect lo be quite free from differences . Committees had been appointed to investigate the circumstances connected with tl e management of these two lodges , and he ( the P . G . M ) . hoped that peace and harmony would prevail in future . His lordship referred with satisfaction to thc fact that they had succeeded in securing the election of both
their candidates at the May election in connection with the Institution for Aged Freemasons ^ and concluded by congratulating the brethren on the flourishing state of Masonry throughout thc world , and thankingthem for the continued support he received at their hands . ( Loud applause . ) The P . G . M . presented Bro . Milner , S . W ., No .. 537 , with a
charity jewel ( by proxy ); Bro . Marwood , P . G . J . W ., and Bro . Sutton , W . M . 537 , each with bars , in recognition of their services as Stewards at the charity festivals in London . Bro . Smith , P . G . S . of Works , then presented the Prov . G . Lodge with a very handsome banner for use at the annual meetings , which the P . G . Master received and
acknowledged 111 the name ofthe brethren—On the motion of the P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . H . Lloyd , P . P . G . S . W ., a vote of thanks to Bro . Smith was ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the Prov . Grand Lodge for the gift of the banner . Bro . Lord Dj Tabley next moved that the sum of £ 100 be voted from the funds of the Prov . Grand Lodge in aid
of the Indian Famine Relief Fund , and in doing so he said he was sure that Freemasons generally would not be behind their fellow-countrymen in trying to relieve the necessities of their fellow subjects in India . ( Hear , hear , and applause . ) Bro . G . W . Latham , P . P . G . S . W ., in seconding the motion , expressed a hope that their example would be
followed by all the Prov . Grand and private Lodges in the country , thereby showing their brethren in India that they were not forgotten in their time of need by the members of the fraternity in England . The motion was carried unanimously and by acclamation . Thc P . G . Treasurer ( Bro . F . Jackson ) read the
statement of accounts , from which it appeared that there was a balance in favour of the Prov . G . Lodge of £ 453 12 s . 5 d ., and in favour of the fund of benevolence of £ 581 6 s . id . On the motion of the P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . M'Infyre the accounts were passed , and bro . Jackson was re-appointed P . G . Treasurer . The R . W . P . G . M . then appointed the Hon . Wilbraham
Egerton , M . P ,, as the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( in room of the late Bro . G . Cornwall Leigh ) , and after being obligated he took his place in the Pr < v . G . Lodge in that capacity . Lord Di Tabley appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : — . fEncas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . Registrar
of England Prov . G . S . W . T . Marwood ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . J . W . Rev . C . E . Graham Jones , M . A Prov . G . Chap . F . Jackson ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Treas . C . H . Hinde Prov . G . Reg . E . H . Griffiths ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . R . Gracie Prov . G . S . D . J . Sillitoe Prov . G . J . D .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
T . M . Lockwood Prov . G . S . of W T . Matthews Prov . G . A . D . C . Capt . A . Terry Prov . G . S . B . E . Cuzner Prov . G . Org . J . Ridehalgh Prov . G . Purs . M . M'Ncmcy , H . Matthews , S . Williams , J . G . Parker , G . J . Davies ,
W . Jones Prov . G . Stwds . Holloway Prov . G . Tyler . Bro . Captain Cope was appointed Chairman of the Fund cf benevolence . The P . G . M . intimated that he would hold his 1 est lodge at Nantwich . On the motion of the P . G . S . W , seconded by the Rev . J . W . Tanner , P . P . G . C , a vote of thanks was passed to
the Rev . T . Preston Ball , M . A ., for granting the use of St John ' s Church Ior the afternoon service . The Prov . Grand Lodge was clcsed in due form , and with solemn prayer , offered by the newly-appointed P . G . Chaplain . At the close of business thc brethren marched in procession to St . John ' s Church for Divine service . The sermon was preached by Bro . C E . G-aham Jones ,
M . A ., P . G . Chaplain , who took his text from 2 nd Samuel , 1 st chap , verse 26 : "Thy love to me was wonderful , passing the love of women . " 'The musical service was under the direction of Bro . E . Cuzner , P . G . O ., who presided at the organ , and was assisted by Master W . E . Cuzner , Master T . Griffith ( choristers of Chester Cathedral ) , Misses Florence and Alice Cuzner , Bros . Humphries , T .
Knowles , and Cottingham , and Messrs . Orme and H . Cuzner . The responses were Tallis's , the chants by Buck and Whittington , and the anthem was Webb ' s , " The Lord is the portion of the just . " A collccimr , amounting to about JC IS , was made at thc clcse of the service in aid of tbe Provincial Fund of Benevolence and the Wallasey and Seacombe Cottage Hospital anil Dispensary .
The brethren then returned to the Concert Hall , where a capital banquet was served by Bro . C . II . Berry , No . 477 , of the Ranelagh Hotel , Birkenhead , whose catering gave universal satisfaction . Lord Dc 'Tabley , P . G . M ., presided , supported by a large number of P . G . officers . There were i . l : ogilher about 200 brethren present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by his
lordship , " \ h : Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the Officers of the G . L , " being responded to by Bro . . / Eneas M'lntyre , G . Reg ., P . G . S . W ., who said they must all be delighted to find that amongst those cntiusted with the guidance of the affairs of the nation there were so many representatives of Freemasonry , showing that the great principles of the Craft exercised undoubted influence .
Bro . M'lntyre then gave "The Right Honourable Lord De Tabley , R . W . P . G . M ., " who in acknowledging the toast said he was veiy proud of the progress which Masonry had made in the Province , and he hoped that during the few remaining years he might rule over them he would still enjoy the same loyalty and attachment of his brethren . ( Applause . ) He urged a larger charity towards
their fellow-creatures—not the charity of mere giving , but the giving of sympathy where sympathy was n-. eded , and acting the part of a friend to all who might rcq lire help . That was the charity which Freemasons ought to practise . His lordship concluded by urging upon the brethren thc necessity of looking after the respectability and good character of candidntes proposed for admission into the
Order rather than thc seeking for mere numbers . Bro . T . Marwood , P . G . J . W ., acknowledged the toast ot "Tbe Hon . W . Egerton , M . l ' ., D . P . G . M ., and the other P . G . Officers . " "The visiiing P . G . Masters and Officers , " given by Bro . Latham , P . P . G . S . W ., was acknowledged by Bro . Salmon , P . G . J . W . North Wales and Shropshire . Lord De Tabley gave " The W . M . ' s of the Combermere
and Warren Lodges , C 05 and 1276 , " which was responded to by Bro . T . Shaw , W . M . 605 , and Bro . J . Taylor , W . M . 1276 . "The Prov . G . Stewards , " also proposed by the P . G . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . M'Nemey , P . M ., P . G . S . The Ty lei ' s toast closed the after-banquet proceedings . An excellent musical programme was given by the party which rendered the service at thechurch .
The Grand Encampment Of The United States.
THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF THE UNITED STATES .
GRAND ENCAMPMENT . —The great event of the twentieth triennial sesvsion of this Grand Body culminated in one of the finest spectacles that l , as ever yet been witnessed in the United States . Cleveland , Ohio , where the session
was held , has been one constant scene of excitement since the session began , and to use the expression of the local of that city , the Cleveland Leader , " the city gives itself up tn the occasion , " which , with flowrrs , iizgs , and music , speeches and responses , and evening gatherings , presented a programme that is not seen even in a lifetime by the
oldest of us . Speaking of the procession on Tuesday , it says : — " The city made it a grand holiday , shut up its workshops , banks , and stores during the forenoon , and at an early hour began to pour into the down-town streets . Thousands of people from the country camein for the day ,
and , all in all , it was one of the grandest occasions ever seen in thc Forest City . The various commanderies formed in their appointed places at Ihe proper hour , in response to the signal guns agreed upon . They got started on the proper time , and how they went and were received will be found recorded in its proper place further on .
THE PROCESSION . " There they come !" Clear and sharp on the air rung the signal from some wide-awake watcher who stood on an elevated point of advantage , and sighted the first plume as it fluttered in sight by the big National Bank building . It was caught on the vocal bound , as it were , by the concourse of eager