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name of the Lodge , presented the immediate Past Master , Bro . H . Clarke , P . M . and P . Prov . G . Reg ., with an elegant Past Master's jewel , as a token of their appreciation of the efficient manner in which he conducted the Lodge during the two years he filled the office of Worshipful Master . Ebith . — -St . John and St . Paid Lodge ( No . 898 ) . — -This Lodge having received the sanction of the M . W . Grand Master to remove from Sandgate to this place , when
met for the first time at the Pier Hotel on Saturday , Au ^ u ^ several Brethren were balloted for , and unanimously approved , fe ^ ecome joining members , and Bro . Luis Artiis , P . M . of Mount Moriah Lodge , No , 40 , and Secretary to the Ernulation Lodge of Improvement , was also un animously elected to become W . M / for the ensuing year , in lieu of Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , Junior Grand
Deacon , who will vacate the chair at the regular meeting of the Lodge on the 3 rd of October . The R . W . Prov . G . M . / Bro . Purton Cooper , has signified his intention to attend at that meeting , for the purpose of inaugural the Lodge in its new position . The R . W . Brother will no doubt feel justly proud in numbering this amongst the several other highly distinguished Lodges in his-province , and is sure to meet with that reception due to his exalted and welbsustained position .
LANCASHIRE . Blaqkbvr ' ^ .- —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 432 ) . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday , September 1 , at the Old Bull Hotel . There was a good attendance of members and several visitors , inpluding Bros . Brierley of No . 148 , and Spencer of No . B 36 . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Radcliffe presided , assisted by Bro . William Harrison , S . W ., and Bro . Bell as J . W ., when a gentleman was proposed for initiation , and several items of business transacted . The Lodge was successively opened in the three degrees , and was
diligently worked by the Brethren present , who , after its closing , adjourned to an elegant banquet provided by the worthy host and hostess ( Bro . and Mrs . James Bolton ) , and spent one of the most agreeable evenings the members have had the pleasure to spend . During the evening the healths of the host and hostess were drunk , with good wishes for their welfare , the worthy couple having just entered on the proprietorship of this hotel . The hilarity of the meeting was considerably heightened by the excellent harmony of Bros . Bertwistle , Morley , and Brierley , and the impromptu singing of the latter Brother .
Bolton . — Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled at its usual place of meeting on Wednesday , the 9 th September , to hold the monthly meeting ; the Lodge was duly opened at 7 P . M ., by the W . M ., supported by a full staff of Officers . The minutes of last Lodge meeting being read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , when both were duly elected . Mr . Varey was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft in a most efficient manner by the W . M . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Mitchell , P . M ., and Prov . G . S . B . for East Lancashire , then took the chair , and proceeded to raise
Bros . Hardrnan and Cocker to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The ceremony was performed in a most solemn and © impressive manner , every officer performing his duties most praiseworthily , the music on the organ adding much to the solemnity of the occasion . The working tools were illustrated by Bro . W . H . Wright , P . M . and Dir . of Cer ., after which Bro . Mitchell explained the tracing-board of the 3 rd Degree . The ordinary business of the Lodge being disposed of , the Lodge was closed . The Brethren then partook of slight refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the Brethren separated highly gratified with the evening ' s proceedings .
Liverpool . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 267 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 7 th Sept ., at the Wellington Hotel , Garston . The Lodge was opened at 5 * 30 v . w ,, under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . C . J . Banister , the Officers being at their posts . Mr . Gradwell was initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bros . Fleetwood and Pierpoint , being found perfect , were passed into the 2 nd Degree . The Lodge was then opened in the 3 rd Degree , when Bro . Captain Sutherland was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the
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name of the Lodge , presented the immediate Past Master , Bro . H . Clarke , P . M . and P . Prov . G . Reg ., with an elegant Past Master's jewel , as a token of their appreciation of the efficient manner in which he conducted the Lodge during the two years he filled the office of Worshipful Master . Ebith . — -St . John and St . Paid Lodge ( No . 898 ) . — -This Lodge having received the sanction of the M . W . Grand Master to remove from Sandgate to this place , when
met for the first time at the Pier Hotel on Saturday , Au ^ u ^ several Brethren were balloted for , and unanimously approved , fe ^ ecome joining members , and Bro . Luis Artiis , P . M . of Mount Moriah Lodge , No , 40 , and Secretary to the Ernulation Lodge of Improvement , was also un animously elected to become W . M / for the ensuing year , in lieu of Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , Junior Grand
Deacon , who will vacate the chair at the regular meeting of the Lodge on the 3 rd of October . The R . W . Prov . G . M . / Bro . Purton Cooper , has signified his intention to attend at that meeting , for the purpose of inaugural the Lodge in its new position . The R . W . Brother will no doubt feel justly proud in numbering this amongst the several other highly distinguished Lodges in his-province , and is sure to meet with that reception due to his exalted and welbsustained position .
LANCASHIRE . Blaqkbvr ' ^ .- —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 432 ) . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday , September 1 , at the Old Bull Hotel . There was a good attendance of members and several visitors , inpluding Bros . Brierley of No . 148 , and Spencer of No . B 36 . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Radcliffe presided , assisted by Bro . William Harrison , S . W ., and Bro . Bell as J . W ., when a gentleman was proposed for initiation , and several items of business transacted . The Lodge was successively opened in the three degrees , and was
diligently worked by the Brethren present , who , after its closing , adjourned to an elegant banquet provided by the worthy host and hostess ( Bro . and Mrs . James Bolton ) , and spent one of the most agreeable evenings the members have had the pleasure to spend . During the evening the healths of the host and hostess were drunk , with good wishes for their welfare , the worthy couple having just entered on the proprietorship of this hotel . The hilarity of the meeting was considerably heightened by the excellent harmony of Bros . Bertwistle , Morley , and Brierley , and the impromptu singing of the latter Brother .
Bolton . — Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled at its usual place of meeting on Wednesday , the 9 th September , to hold the monthly meeting ; the Lodge was duly opened at 7 P . M ., by the W . M ., supported by a full staff of Officers . The minutes of last Lodge meeting being read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , when both were duly elected . Mr . Varey was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft in a most efficient manner by the W . M . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Mitchell , P . M ., and Prov . G . S . B . for East Lancashire , then took the chair , and proceeded to raise
Bros . Hardrnan and Cocker to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The ceremony was performed in a most solemn and © impressive manner , every officer performing his duties most praiseworthily , the music on the organ adding much to the solemnity of the occasion . The working tools were illustrated by Bro . W . H . Wright , P . M . and Dir . of Cer ., after which Bro . Mitchell explained the tracing-board of the 3 rd Degree . The ordinary business of the Lodge being disposed of , the Lodge was closed . The Brethren then partook of slight refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the Brethren separated highly gratified with the evening ' s proceedings .
Liverpool . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 267 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 7 th Sept ., at the Wellington Hotel , Garston . The Lodge was opened at 5 * 30 v . w ,, under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . C . J . Banister , the Officers being at their posts . Mr . Gradwell was initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bros . Fleetwood and Pierpoint , being found perfect , were passed into the 2 nd Degree . The Lodge was then opened in the 3 rd Degree , when Bro . Captain Sutherland was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the