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Sewell , S . W . No . 263 ; Henry Hargrave , No . 677 ; Lewis Hornblower , P . M . No . 701 ; P . P . Brabner , W . M . No . 980 ; J . W . Cropper , No . 701 ; Percival Berry , P . M . No . 35 ; Jos . D . Watts , No . 267 ; W . P . Hornby , No . 701 ; Thos . J . Kilpin , P . M . No . 35 ; and John Ladmore , W . M . No . 845 . Bro . Turmeau , S . W ., was installed Master by Bro . Allender , P . M ., assisted by several of the
Prov . Grand Officers . By a special dispensation seven candidates were afterwards initiated by the newly-installed Master , in a solemn and impressive manner . The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , when upwards of sixty Brethren sat down to an excellent dinner . After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given , the W . M . gave " The M . W . G . M . of England , " followed by Masonic honours ; " The D . G . M . of England ; " " The B . W . Brov . G . M . for the Western Division of Lancashire ; " " The D . Prov . G , M . of West Lancashire ; " " The B . W . Prov . G . M . for Cheshire . " Bro . Hornblower said he could not allow
that opportunity to pass without thanking them for the hearty manner in which they had drunk the health of Yiscount Combermere , who was not only an excellent Mason , but whose deeds of valour deserved to be placed side by side with those of the immortal Havelock . ( Great cheering . ) The W . M ., in giving " The M . W . G . Ms , of Ireland and Scotland , " coupled with it the name of Bro . Nibbett , who was on a visit from Scotland , and who returned thanks for the compliment paid to the G . M . and himself . The W . M ., amid considerable applause , gave : " The Health of the immediate P . M ., Bro . Allender , " and said it had long been a source of pleasure to them all to witness the very excellent manner in which Bro .
Allender had conducted and worked the Lodge during the last twelve months . He was emphatically a model Master ; for they could not find any one who had devoted more time and energy to the successful working and advancement of the Lodge , and he well merited the thanks of every member of the Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Allender , P . M ., returned thanks , and in doing so , said he had only discharged his duty to the Lodge as its Master , and should continue to aid and assist it to the extent of his ability . After a few more remarks the speaker sat down amid considerable cheering . Bro . Allender then gave " The Health of the newly-installed W . M ., " which was drunk with enthusiasm . The W . M . said he was sensible of the honour
they had just paid him , for which he returned his most hearty thanks . "The Health of the Visiting Brethren " was given , and responded to by Bro . Kilpin . ; after which the Lodge closed in time , form , and harmony . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 971 ) . —At the December meeting of this Lodge , the W . M ., Bro . John Thornton , in a very excellent manner , initiated one gentleman into the Order , and passed three Brethren to the Degree of Fellow Craft . After the other business was disposed of , the Brethren , to the number of nearly forty ,
sat down to a most substantial dinner , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Chenoweth . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . Anderson , Sec . No . 245 , rose to propose the toast of " The W . M ., " and , in a few brief words , congratulated the Brethren present on the prosperity of the Lodge , and the efficiency with which the W . M . conducted the business . The W . M ., in
responding , assured the Brethren that it was his desiro to see the Lodge second to none in Liverpool ; and while he had the honour of filling that chair , it was his determination by every means in his power to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . "The Health of the Host and Hostess" was then given in a highly complimentary speech , to which Bro . Chenoweth replied . After the usualtoast to the poor arid distressed Brethi ^ en , the Lodge was closed in due form .
On the 6 th of January the first regular meeting in the new year was held , when tlie W . M . initiated two gentlemen into the Order , passed three Brethren to the Degree of Fellow Craft , and raised one Brother to the Sublime Degree of t \> Master Mason ; and gave the Charges and Lectures in his usual efficient manner . There were also seven Brethren balloted into the Lodge as joining members : thus evincing the estimation in which the Lodge is held by the Brethren in Liverpool ,- -the Lodge now numbering seventy membei * s , although not two years in existence . After a notice of motion for granting a sum of money out of tlie funds of the Lodge towards the Masonic Hall Bund , and the disposal of the usual business , the Lodge was closed in time , form , and harmony .
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Provibtcial.
Sewell , S . W . No . 263 ; Henry Hargrave , No . 677 ; Lewis Hornblower , P . M . No . 701 ; P . P . Brabner , W . M . No . 980 ; J . W . Cropper , No . 701 ; Percival Berry , P . M . No . 35 ; Jos . D . Watts , No . 267 ; W . P . Hornby , No . 701 ; Thos . J . Kilpin , P . M . No . 35 ; and John Ladmore , W . M . No . 845 . Bro . Turmeau , S . W ., was installed Master by Bro . Allender , P . M ., assisted by several of the
Prov . Grand Officers . By a special dispensation seven candidates were afterwards initiated by the newly-installed Master , in a solemn and impressive manner . The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , when upwards of sixty Brethren sat down to an excellent dinner . After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given , the W . M . gave " The M . W . G . M . of England , " followed by Masonic honours ; " The D . G . M . of England ; " " The B . W . Brov . G . M . for the Western Division of Lancashire ; " " The D . Prov . G , M . of West Lancashire ; " " The B . W . Prov . G . M . for Cheshire . " Bro . Hornblower said he could not allow
that opportunity to pass without thanking them for the hearty manner in which they had drunk the health of Yiscount Combermere , who was not only an excellent Mason , but whose deeds of valour deserved to be placed side by side with those of the immortal Havelock . ( Great cheering . ) The W . M ., in giving " The M . W . G . Ms , of Ireland and Scotland , " coupled with it the name of Bro . Nibbett , who was on a visit from Scotland , and who returned thanks for the compliment paid to the G . M . and himself . The W . M ., amid considerable applause , gave : " The Health of the immediate P . M ., Bro . Allender , " and said it had long been a source of pleasure to them all to witness the very excellent manner in which Bro .
Allender had conducted and worked the Lodge during the last twelve months . He was emphatically a model Master ; for they could not find any one who had devoted more time and energy to the successful working and advancement of the Lodge , and he well merited the thanks of every member of the Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Allender , P . M ., returned thanks , and in doing so , said he had only discharged his duty to the Lodge as its Master , and should continue to aid and assist it to the extent of his ability . After a few more remarks the speaker sat down amid considerable cheering . Bro . Allender then gave " The Health of the newly-installed W . M ., " which was drunk with enthusiasm . The W . M . said he was sensible of the honour
they had just paid him , for which he returned his most hearty thanks . "The Health of the Visiting Brethren " was given , and responded to by Bro . Kilpin . ; after which the Lodge closed in time , form , and harmony . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 971 ) . —At the December meeting of this Lodge , the W . M ., Bro . John Thornton , in a very excellent manner , initiated one gentleman into the Order , and passed three Brethren to the Degree of Fellow Craft . After the other business was disposed of , the Brethren , to the number of nearly forty ,
sat down to a most substantial dinner , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Chenoweth . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . Anderson , Sec . No . 245 , rose to propose the toast of " The W . M ., " and , in a few brief words , congratulated the Brethren present on the prosperity of the Lodge , and the efficiency with which the W . M . conducted the business . The W . M ., in
responding , assured the Brethren that it was his desiro to see the Lodge second to none in Liverpool ; and while he had the honour of filling that chair , it was his determination by every means in his power to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . "The Health of the Host and Hostess" was then given in a highly complimentary speech , to which Bro . Chenoweth replied . After the usualtoast to the poor arid distressed Brethi ^ en , the Lodge was closed in due form .
On the 6 th of January the first regular meeting in the new year was held , when tlie W . M . initiated two gentlemen into the Order , passed three Brethren to the Degree of Fellow Craft , and raised one Brother to the Sublime Degree of t \> Master Mason ; and gave the Charges and Lectures in his usual efficient manner . There were also seven Brethren balloted into the Lodge as joining members : thus evincing the estimation in which the Lodge is held by the Brethren in Liverpool ,- -the Lodge now numbering seventy membei * s , although not two years in existence . After a notice of motion for granting a sum of money out of tlie funds of the Lodge towards the Masonic Hall Bund , and the disposal of the usual business , the Lodge was closed in time , form , and harmony .