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( Bro . Brock Hollinshead ) during his highly interesting and instructive address ( which we regret want of space will not allow us to publish in full ) , dwelt on the excellent working of the Lodge , and paid a high compliment to its members , observing that he should take the very first opportunity to mention its efficiency
to the R . W . Dep . Prov . G . M . ( Stephen Blair , Esq . ) . The most fraternal feelings characterised the whole of the proceedings , and we have seldom noticed a meeting which so fully evinced that love and harmony which ought at all times to distinguish Freemasons , and which does characterise the Blackburn Masons ,- —both Lodges ( No . 432 and No . 336 ) vieing with each other in mutual good will and harmony .
Bolton " . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —The celebration of the festival of St . John the Evangelist took place at the One Horse Shoe Inn , Bolton , on Wednesday , January 9 th , Bro . William Henry Wright , W . M . 'The Lodge was opened at four o ' clock , p . m . , in form , with solemn prayer ; the ordinary business having been gone through , Bro . Beuben Mitchell was regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The installation was performed by our respected Prov . P . G . Sec , Bro . J . Tunnah , in a most
solemn and impressive manner ; after which Bro . B . Mitchell , W . M ., rose , and thus addressed the Lodge : — " Brother Wardens and Brethren , it has devolved on me this night to perform one of the most pleasing duties which has fallen to my lot since I became a Mason , in having an opportunity of acknowledging and rewarding , to some extent , meritorious services . It rarely happens that a Master enjoys the entire confidence of the Lodge over which he is appointed to preside , but in this . case , I can say without hesitation , there is not a dissenting
voice ; and as a manifestation of the high esteem in which we hold our respected Brother , W . H . Wright , P . M ., I have great pleasure in presenting him , in the names of the Officers and Brethren of this Lodge , with a collar and Bast Master ' s jewel . Our respected P . M . is worthy of every honour that can be conferred on him , and his unremitting exertions for the welfare of the Lodge are beyond all praise . If we refer back , say two years or a little more , the Lodge was then in
a most gloomy state ; he then joined to assist , and , if possible , to redeem it , when by dint of great exertion he succeeded in raising the Lodge to the highest pinnacle of prosperity ; when I became a joining member it had then made rapid progress in numbers and efficiency in working . To show he had the entire confidence of the Lodge , he was unanimously re-elected W . M . for a second year , at the commencement of which he proposed that a committee be formed of the officers , to refit it with new furniture and decorations . The labours of that
committee are before you in the very handsome furniture of our Lodge . He presented it , with the beautiful and valuable copy of the sacred law ; and I am happy to say his good example was followed by the Officers and Brothers . Yet , after we thought all was complete , he suggested that we were still in want of an organ , which would incur an outlay of nearly 401 . He headed a voluntary subscription , which , being ably responded to by the members , resulted in the purchase of the
very excellent instrument before you . Nothing , therefore , has been too enterprising for him in the good cause of Ereemasonry , and I feel proud in holding office with him ; and have no doubt but the rest of my brother-officers are actuated by a similar feeling , everything having gone on so agreeably during our late term of office . Brethren , I will now read the inscription engraved on the jewel .
" 'Presented by the Officers and Brethren of the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 170 , to Bro . W . H . Wright , as a token of esteem and regard on his retiring from the office of W . M / " After being invested with the jewel , Bro . W . II . Wright , very much affected by the presentation , returned thanks , and assured the Brethren , that though he
had vacated the office of W . M ., he should continue to labour for the welfare of the Lodge . Our Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Tunnah ( who assisted and watched over tho interests of the Lodge ) , in an eloquent speech , passed a high eulogium on the late Master and Officers ; and after many appropriate remarks , encouraged them to persevere in the same course . The Lodge then adjourned from labour to refreshment : and the members sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by
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( Bro . Brock Hollinshead ) during his highly interesting and instructive address ( which we regret want of space will not allow us to publish in full ) , dwelt on the excellent working of the Lodge , and paid a high compliment to its members , observing that he should take the very first opportunity to mention its efficiency
to the R . W . Dep . Prov . G . M . ( Stephen Blair , Esq . ) . The most fraternal feelings characterised the whole of the proceedings , and we have seldom noticed a meeting which so fully evinced that love and harmony which ought at all times to distinguish Freemasons , and which does characterise the Blackburn Masons ,- —both Lodges ( No . 432 and No . 336 ) vieing with each other in mutual good will and harmony .
Bolton " . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —The celebration of the festival of St . John the Evangelist took place at the One Horse Shoe Inn , Bolton , on Wednesday , January 9 th , Bro . William Henry Wright , W . M . 'The Lodge was opened at four o ' clock , p . m . , in form , with solemn prayer ; the ordinary business having been gone through , Bro . Beuben Mitchell was regularly installed W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The installation was performed by our respected Prov . P . G . Sec , Bro . J . Tunnah , in a most
solemn and impressive manner ; after which Bro . B . Mitchell , W . M ., rose , and thus addressed the Lodge : — " Brother Wardens and Brethren , it has devolved on me this night to perform one of the most pleasing duties which has fallen to my lot since I became a Mason , in having an opportunity of acknowledging and rewarding , to some extent , meritorious services . It rarely happens that a Master enjoys the entire confidence of the Lodge over which he is appointed to preside , but in this . case , I can say without hesitation , there is not a dissenting
voice ; and as a manifestation of the high esteem in which we hold our respected Brother , W . H . Wright , P . M ., I have great pleasure in presenting him , in the names of the Officers and Brethren of this Lodge , with a collar and Bast Master ' s jewel . Our respected P . M . is worthy of every honour that can be conferred on him , and his unremitting exertions for the welfare of the Lodge are beyond all praise . If we refer back , say two years or a little more , the Lodge was then in
a most gloomy state ; he then joined to assist , and , if possible , to redeem it , when by dint of great exertion he succeeded in raising the Lodge to the highest pinnacle of prosperity ; when I became a joining member it had then made rapid progress in numbers and efficiency in working . To show he had the entire confidence of the Lodge , he was unanimously re-elected W . M . for a second year , at the commencement of which he proposed that a committee be formed of the officers , to refit it with new furniture and decorations . The labours of that
committee are before you in the very handsome furniture of our Lodge . He presented it , with the beautiful and valuable copy of the sacred law ; and I am happy to say his good example was followed by the Officers and Brothers . Yet , after we thought all was complete , he suggested that we were still in want of an organ , which would incur an outlay of nearly 401 . He headed a voluntary subscription , which , being ably responded to by the members , resulted in the purchase of the
very excellent instrument before you . Nothing , therefore , has been too enterprising for him in the good cause of Ereemasonry , and I feel proud in holding office with him ; and have no doubt but the rest of my brother-officers are actuated by a similar feeling , everything having gone on so agreeably during our late term of office . Brethren , I will now read the inscription engraved on the jewel .
" 'Presented by the Officers and Brethren of the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 170 , to Bro . W . H . Wright , as a token of esteem and regard on his retiring from the office of W . M / " After being invested with the jewel , Bro . W . II . Wright , very much affected by the presentation , returned thanks , and assured the Brethren , that though he
had vacated the office of W . M ., he should continue to labour for the welfare of the Lodge . Our Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Tunnah ( who assisted and watched over tho interests of the Lodge ) , in an eloquent speech , passed a high eulogium on the late Master and Officers ; and after many appropriate remarks , encouraged them to persevere in the same course . The Lodge then adjourned from labour to refreshment : and the members sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by