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responded to by Bro . Davies , '' of No . 177 , Manchester . " The Past Masters" . was proposed by Bro . Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec , who in rising stated , that he had thought at first that it was improper for him to propose this toast , inasmuch as he was himself a P . M ., but it had been explained that it referred only to the P . Ms , of No . 44 ; he therefore had no reserve , as a P . M . of Lodge No . 268 , and a member of this Lodge , to propose the P . Ms , of Lodge No . 44 ; and would say that as the position of W . M . was the highest honour the Lodge had in its power to bestow
upon its members , he hoped those aspiring to it would ever be worthy of it , and , having attained the dignity of P . M ., would not neglect the duties of the Lodge , but be ever ready to assist by their advice , and cheer with their presence , those officers who bad been chosen to preside over them , and in whose charge the Lodge was for the time placed . Bro . Musgrave , P . M ., replied , thanking the Brethren for . their kindness to him during his tenure of office , and asking them to extend their kindness also to his successor . " The Officers of the Lodge" was then given
by the W . M ., and responded to in a verj effective speech by Bro . Wood , the S . W . Bro . Pollitt next proposed u Success to the Benevolent and Annuity Fund of East Lancashire , " and traced its history from the time of Bro . Wolfenden ' s first introducing , and originating the scheme up to the present time . Bro . Pollitt stated that since the adoption of by-laws for this charity twelve months ago , six cases had been relieved in the benevolent department , and that £ 500 had been ordered to be invested in the 3 per cents . ; , to the credit of the annuity fund ; and that when £ 600 was so invested ( and that sum was even now promised ,
but not paid in ) , the election of an annuitant would take place . The province of East Lancashire had set an example for other provinces to follow , and the success of this scheme had caused many Brethren in the surrounding counties to inquire for particulars , and 'others had observed to him that it was reported to be a failure ; he had told them the result of their labours , and he should like to know if that could be considered a failure ; he commended the cause to the hearty support of the Masons of East Lancashire . Bro . Dawes said he could wish to
offer to the professional Brethren who had attended and contributed so much to the harmony of the meeting , his thanks , along with those of the Brethren who must have been highly gratified by the evening ' s proceedings ; he accordingly proposed " The Musical Brethren , " which was greeted with much applause . Bros . Varey , Hardman , Fowler , Johnson , and Greenhalgh , severally returned thanks . " The Ladies" was proposed by the Prov . G . Treas . in a humorous speech , which was responded to in a most gallant manner . The W . M . proposed the last toast , " To all poor and distressed Masons , " and the Brethren separated .
BoLTON-LE-MooBS . —Zo ^ e Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled at the One Horse Shoe Inn , to celebrate the festival of St . John , on the 13 th of January . The Lodge was opened in form at half-past four o ' clock , by the W . M . Bro . James Baythorp , assisted by a full staff of officers , and a good attendance of Brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Edge , was duly installed by Bro . W . H . Wright , P . M . and Dir . of Cers . in a most efficient manner , assisted by Bro . Wm . Dawson , Prov . G . Tyler for East Lancashire , after which the W . M .
proceeded to appoint his officers , who were invested by Bro . W . H . Wright , accompanied by a neat address to each on the importance of attending strictly to their respective duties . Bro . Thomas Heaton was ax ^ pointed S . W . ; Bros . Thos . Johnson , J . W . ; H . Ainsworth , Sec ; P . Charlton , S . D . ; Thos . Glaister , J . D . ; Thos . Wilkinson , I . G-. ; Thos . Hardman , Org . ; Wm . Dawson , Tyler ; and H . Knight , Asst . Tyler . The Lodge being passed to the 2 nd Degree , the Brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and they sat down to an excellent banquet
provided by Bro . W . Sharp , to which they did ample justice . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proceeded with the toasts , which were on a printed programme , each accompanied by a suitable song or a Masonic glee , 'B ro . Thos . Hardman , Org . presided at the piano ; Bros . Greenhalgh , Fowler , and Johnson enlivening the proceedings by their talented singing of the songs and glues arranged in the programme . The usual loyal toasts having been drunk , " Bro . Stephen Blair , B . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , " was proposed by Bro . K .
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Provibtcial.
responded to by Bro . Davies , '' of No . 177 , Manchester . " The Past Masters" . was proposed by Bro . Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec , who in rising stated , that he had thought at first that it was improper for him to propose this toast , inasmuch as he was himself a P . M ., but it had been explained that it referred only to the P . Ms , of No . 44 ; he therefore had no reserve , as a P . M . of Lodge No . 268 , and a member of this Lodge , to propose the P . Ms , of Lodge No . 44 ; and would say that as the position of W . M . was the highest honour the Lodge had in its power to bestow
upon its members , he hoped those aspiring to it would ever be worthy of it , and , having attained the dignity of P . M ., would not neglect the duties of the Lodge , but be ever ready to assist by their advice , and cheer with their presence , those officers who bad been chosen to preside over them , and in whose charge the Lodge was for the time placed . Bro . Musgrave , P . M ., replied , thanking the Brethren for . their kindness to him during his tenure of office , and asking them to extend their kindness also to his successor . " The Officers of the Lodge" was then given
by the W . M ., and responded to in a verj effective speech by Bro . Wood , the S . W . Bro . Pollitt next proposed u Success to the Benevolent and Annuity Fund of East Lancashire , " and traced its history from the time of Bro . Wolfenden ' s first introducing , and originating the scheme up to the present time . Bro . Pollitt stated that since the adoption of by-laws for this charity twelve months ago , six cases had been relieved in the benevolent department , and that £ 500 had been ordered to be invested in the 3 per cents . ; , to the credit of the annuity fund ; and that when £ 600 was so invested ( and that sum was even now promised ,
but not paid in ) , the election of an annuitant would take place . The province of East Lancashire had set an example for other provinces to follow , and the success of this scheme had caused many Brethren in the surrounding counties to inquire for particulars , and 'others had observed to him that it was reported to be a failure ; he had told them the result of their labours , and he should like to know if that could be considered a failure ; he commended the cause to the hearty support of the Masons of East Lancashire . Bro . Dawes said he could wish to
offer to the professional Brethren who had attended and contributed so much to the harmony of the meeting , his thanks , along with those of the Brethren who must have been highly gratified by the evening ' s proceedings ; he accordingly proposed " The Musical Brethren , " which was greeted with much applause . Bros . Varey , Hardman , Fowler , Johnson , and Greenhalgh , severally returned thanks . " The Ladies" was proposed by the Prov . G . Treas . in a humorous speech , which was responded to in a most gallant manner . The W . M . proposed the last toast , " To all poor and distressed Masons , " and the Brethren separated .
BoLTON-LE-MooBS . —Zo ^ e Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled at the One Horse Shoe Inn , to celebrate the festival of St . John , on the 13 th of January . The Lodge was opened in form at half-past four o ' clock , by the W . M . Bro . James Baythorp , assisted by a full staff of officers , and a good attendance of Brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Edge , was duly installed by Bro . W . H . Wright , P . M . and Dir . of Cers . in a most efficient manner , assisted by Bro . Wm . Dawson , Prov . G . Tyler for East Lancashire , after which the W . M .
proceeded to appoint his officers , who were invested by Bro . W . H . Wright , accompanied by a neat address to each on the importance of attending strictly to their respective duties . Bro . Thomas Heaton was ax ^ pointed S . W . ; Bros . Thos . Johnson , J . W . ; H . Ainsworth , Sec ; P . Charlton , S . D . ; Thos . Glaister , J . D . ; Thos . Wilkinson , I . G-. ; Thos . Hardman , Org . ; Wm . Dawson , Tyler ; and H . Knight , Asst . Tyler . The Lodge being passed to the 2 nd Degree , the Brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and they sat down to an excellent banquet
provided by Bro . W . Sharp , to which they did ample justice . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proceeded with the toasts , which were on a printed programme , each accompanied by a suitable song or a Masonic glee , 'B ro . Thos . Hardman , Org . presided at the piano ; Bros . Greenhalgh , Fowler , and Johnson enlivening the proceedings by their talented singing of the songs and glues arranged in the programme . The usual loyal toasts having been drunk , " Bro . Stephen Blair , B . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , " was proposed by Bro . K .