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name of the Lodge presented him with a slight token of regard , and of grateful appreciation : fpr his services , in the form of a R . A . jewel , bearing the following inscription on the obverse : — . " Presented to Brother George Stocks , P . M ., by the Brethren of the Lodge of Fidelity , No . 336 , as a token of fraternal regard and esteem on his retiring from the office of Treasurer , which he held for sixteen years . 1 st Jan . 1858 . "
Bro . Stocks ( who is the father of the Lodge ) spoke with much emotion , and said that he felt greatly gratified and honoured by the Lodge thus awarding to him the expression of their regard for what he had done ; he felt completely taken by surprise , and considered that this was another proof that Masons could keep a secret , as he had not heard a whisper of the intentions of the Lodge until the present occasion . He had seen it recorded " that out of the fulness of the h 6 art the mouth speaketh ; " his thoughts were , however , too deep for utterance , and
he trusted the Brethren would excuse his doing more than thanking them for the unlocked for honour . The worthy and respected Brother resumed his seat visibly affected ; amid great applause . Bro . Thwaites then gave " The Hostess , " which was heartily welcomed . Bro . Slaney gave " The Lancashire Witches , " and Bro . John Brierley responded in a very witty and humorous speech . The proceedings , which were enlivened by several supplementary toasts and the excellent glee-singing of Bros . Whewell , Jopson , and Codding ton , were closed by the toast of " Our next merry meeting / ' and the Lodge closed .
Lodge of Perseverance ( No , 432 ) . — -This Lodge held its regular meeting on Christmas Eve , at the Old Bull Hotel . There was a good attendance of Brethren of the Lodge , and a few . visitors . After the minutes of the previous meeting and of an Emergency ( when Bro . Baldwin was passed' to the Degree of Fellow Craft ) had been confirmed , P . M . Bro . Ciough , P . Prov . G . Reg . East Lancashire , proceeded to install and invest the W . M . elect , Bro . William Harrison , P . S . W ., the ceremony being performed by the worthy brother in a masterly and impressive manner . The W . M . afterwards invested the officers , who are as follows : —Bros . Backhouse , P . M . ; John Bell , S . W . ; Radcliffe ( W . M . and P . M .
No . 434 ) , J . W . ; Rev . William Hartley ( P . M . ) , Chap . ; Pilkingfcon ( P . M . ) , Treas . ; Tiplady , Sec ; Butterfield , S . D . ; Peel , J . D . ; Ciough ( P . M . and P . Prov . GL ~ Reg . East Lancashire ) , M . C . and Org . ; Bertwistle , I . G . ; Paterson and Dickinson , Stewards ; and Pearson ( P . M . ) , Sec . The W . M ., after the investiture , delivered a very excellent charge to the Brethren , which was listened to with marked attention , and elicited considerable applause . After other business had been transacted and the Lodge closed , the Brethren adjourned to Monday , the 28 th instant , for the
CELEBRATION OF THE FESTIVAL OF ST . JOHN . On which occasion the Lodge gathered very numerously , and there were a goodly number of visitors , among whom were Bros . Brock-Hollinshead , Prov . J . G . W . East Lancashire ; the Rev . Preston , B . D ., P . M . No . 434 ; Watson , P . M . No . 336 ; Stocks , P . M . No . 336 ; Hornby , P . M . No . 481 ; and many other worthy and distinguished Brethren from Preston , Mellor , Clitheral , Accrington , & c . The Lodge met at half-past five , and opened in solemn prayer in the 1 st Degree ; a candidate was proposed for initiation , and several
communications were read ; after which the Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and adjourned to the banqueting-room , which was tastefully decorated with the banners , & c , of the Lodge . The tables were ornamented by bouquets of rare and elegant flowers from the conservatories of Bro . James Dickinson , of Ouzehead Hall-. The chandeliers and candelabra were adorned with evergreens . When the company had assembled , the provincial and other
fulldress costumes of the Brethren , combined with the magnificent appearance of the room itself , presented an imposing spectacle and magnificent coup d ' eett . The worthy host , Bro . Bolton , had catered for his guests with admirable effect , for the viands were excellent , and the wines superb . The chaplain said grace , both before and after the banquet . The W . M ., Bro . William Harrison , presided , ably assisted by Bro . Bell , S . W ., and Bro . Radcliffe ( P . M . No . 434 ) , J . W . After the withdrawal ofthe cloth , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which
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name of the Lodge presented him with a slight token of regard , and of grateful appreciation : fpr his services , in the form of a R . A . jewel , bearing the following inscription on the obverse : — . " Presented to Brother George Stocks , P . M ., by the Brethren of the Lodge of Fidelity , No . 336 , as a token of fraternal regard and esteem on his retiring from the office of Treasurer , which he held for sixteen years . 1 st Jan . 1858 . "
Bro . Stocks ( who is the father of the Lodge ) spoke with much emotion , and said that he felt greatly gratified and honoured by the Lodge thus awarding to him the expression of their regard for what he had done ; he felt completely taken by surprise , and considered that this was another proof that Masons could keep a secret , as he had not heard a whisper of the intentions of the Lodge until the present occasion . He had seen it recorded " that out of the fulness of the h 6 art the mouth speaketh ; " his thoughts were , however , too deep for utterance , and
he trusted the Brethren would excuse his doing more than thanking them for the unlocked for honour . The worthy and respected Brother resumed his seat visibly affected ; amid great applause . Bro . Thwaites then gave " The Hostess , " which was heartily welcomed . Bro . Slaney gave " The Lancashire Witches , " and Bro . John Brierley responded in a very witty and humorous speech . The proceedings , which were enlivened by several supplementary toasts and the excellent glee-singing of Bros . Whewell , Jopson , and Codding ton , were closed by the toast of " Our next merry meeting / ' and the Lodge closed .
Lodge of Perseverance ( No , 432 ) . — -This Lodge held its regular meeting on Christmas Eve , at the Old Bull Hotel . There was a good attendance of Brethren of the Lodge , and a few . visitors . After the minutes of the previous meeting and of an Emergency ( when Bro . Baldwin was passed' to the Degree of Fellow Craft ) had been confirmed , P . M . Bro . Ciough , P . Prov . G . Reg . East Lancashire , proceeded to install and invest the W . M . elect , Bro . William Harrison , P . S . W ., the ceremony being performed by the worthy brother in a masterly and impressive manner . The W . M . afterwards invested the officers , who are as follows : —Bros . Backhouse , P . M . ; John Bell , S . W . ; Radcliffe ( W . M . and P . M .
No . 434 ) , J . W . ; Rev . William Hartley ( P . M . ) , Chap . ; Pilkingfcon ( P . M . ) , Treas . ; Tiplady , Sec ; Butterfield , S . D . ; Peel , J . D . ; Ciough ( P . M . and P . Prov . GL ~ Reg . East Lancashire ) , M . C . and Org . ; Bertwistle , I . G . ; Paterson and Dickinson , Stewards ; and Pearson ( P . M . ) , Sec . The W . M ., after the investiture , delivered a very excellent charge to the Brethren , which was listened to with marked attention , and elicited considerable applause . After other business had been transacted and the Lodge closed , the Brethren adjourned to Monday , the 28 th instant , for the
CELEBRATION OF THE FESTIVAL OF ST . JOHN . On which occasion the Lodge gathered very numerously , and there were a goodly number of visitors , among whom were Bros . Brock-Hollinshead , Prov . J . G . W . East Lancashire ; the Rev . Preston , B . D ., P . M . No . 434 ; Watson , P . M . No . 336 ; Stocks , P . M . No . 336 ; Hornby , P . M . No . 481 ; and many other worthy and distinguished Brethren from Preston , Mellor , Clitheral , Accrington , & c . The Lodge met at half-past five , and opened in solemn prayer in the 1 st Degree ; a candidate was proposed for initiation , and several
communications were read ; after which the Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and adjourned to the banqueting-room , which was tastefully decorated with the banners , & c , of the Lodge . The tables were ornamented by bouquets of rare and elegant flowers from the conservatories of Bro . James Dickinson , of Ouzehead Hall-. The chandeliers and candelabra were adorned with evergreens . When the company had assembled , the provincial and other
fulldress costumes of the Brethren , combined with the magnificent appearance of the room itself , presented an imposing spectacle and magnificent coup d ' eett . The worthy host , Bro . Bolton , had catered for his guests with admirable effect , for the viands were excellent , and the wines superb . The chaplain said grace , both before and after the banquet . The W . M ., Bro . William Harrison , presided , ably assisted by Bro . Bell , S . W ., and Bro . Radcliffe ( P . M . No . 434 ) , J . W . After the withdrawal ofthe cloth , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which