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usual efficient and impressive manner . The W . M . then resumed his chair , and to the great satisfaction of those who had not previously had the opportunity of hearing him , conferred the Degree of Master Mason upon Bro . Henry Piatt , younger son of the late respected Treasurer of the Lodge . Mr . William Flitcroft who was balloted for and approved at the last regular meeting , was initiated in the 1 st Degree . The Brethren in Bolton having conceived the idea of purchasing or erecting premises suitable for a Masonic Hall , in the Borough , and it having
been deemed desirahle to introduce the subject to the members assembled in open Lodge , the W . M . explained the proceedings of the committee up to the present time , after which it was resolved "That the W . M ., Wardens , and Officers form a canvassing committee to ascertain the opinions of the Brethren of the Lodge on the proposal for the erection of a Masonic Hall . The Lodge was closed in due form at ten o ' clock . Pefreshraents having been provided , and ample justice done thereto , the W . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In reply to "The E . W . Albert H . Koyds , D . Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire ,
and the Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . J . Aspinwall , Prov . G . Org ., thanked the Brethren for the compliment , and passed a high eulogium on the W . M . and Officers of the Lodge for the efficient and satisfactory manner in which they performed their respective duties . '' The Yisiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Hughes , ' S . W .,- who alluded to the visit of the W . M . and Wardens of Antiquity , No . 170 , and hoped that the fraternal feeling they had exhibited , would be reciprocated by the members of this Lodge . The toast was warmly received . Bro .
Bagthorp , W . M . No . 170 , responded in a brief but emphatic speech , thanking the Brethren for their courtesy , complimenting them on their efficiency , and desiring a return of their visit at the earliest opportunity . Bro . Entwisle , J . W . proposed "Our newly-initiated Brother , " prefacing the toast with a few trite and appropriate observations . Bro . Flitcroffc having responded in a short but felicitous speech , the W . M . gave the last toast , "To all Poor and Distressed Masons / ' and the Brethren separated .
Lancastee . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 350 ) . —This flourishing Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening , October 14 , at the Assembly-rooms . About Yorty of the Brethren were present , and two gentlemen were initiated into Masonry . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . William Wearing , in a correct and impressive manner ; and the usual Lodge business having been transacted , the Lodge was duly closed with the usual solemnities . Prom the spirited manner with which this Lodge is conducted , we doubt not but that it will continue to maintain its present popularity .
Liverpool . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge , held at the Royal Hotel , Dale-street , in September last , three Brethren were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Several charitable bequests were afterwards voted , the most particular of which were a vote of 20 s . a month to the Tyler for his very efficient services during a long course of years ; £ 5 . 5 s . as a donation towards the fund now forming in Liverpool , for the purpose of
presenting Bro . Grambell , Prov . J . G . D . for West Lancashire , with a testimonial , in acknowledgment of his invaluable services rendered to Masonry in this province ; and last , though not least , £ 20 . 10 s . to be placed in-the hands of the W . M ., Bro . Wearing , to he forwarded by him towards the relief of our suffering Brethren in India and their widows and orphans in this country . In concluding this short report , we trust that so good an example will be followed by every Lodge in the country .
Lodge of Harmony ( No . 267 ) . — -This Lodge met , according to ancient custom , on Monday , the 5 th of October , at the Wellington Hotel , Garston . The W . M ., Bro . C . J . Banister , and the Officers , heing present , the Lodge was opened at 5 * 30 P . M . The minutes of the last Lodge meeting being read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . George Howarth , and , being unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M . Bros . E . Fleetwood and Pierpout having expressed a wish to be made M . Ms , that evening , to enable them to be present at the Provincial Grand Lodge on the 20 th , the W . M . raised them
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usual efficient and impressive manner . The W . M . then resumed his chair , and to the great satisfaction of those who had not previously had the opportunity of hearing him , conferred the Degree of Master Mason upon Bro . Henry Piatt , younger son of the late respected Treasurer of the Lodge . Mr . William Flitcroft who was balloted for and approved at the last regular meeting , was initiated in the 1 st Degree . The Brethren in Bolton having conceived the idea of purchasing or erecting premises suitable for a Masonic Hall , in the Borough , and it having
been deemed desirahle to introduce the subject to the members assembled in open Lodge , the W . M . explained the proceedings of the committee up to the present time , after which it was resolved "That the W . M ., Wardens , and Officers form a canvassing committee to ascertain the opinions of the Brethren of the Lodge on the proposal for the erection of a Masonic Hall . The Lodge was closed in due form at ten o ' clock . Pefreshraents having been provided , and ample justice done thereto , the W . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In reply to "The E . W . Albert H . Koyds , D . Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire ,
and the Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . J . Aspinwall , Prov . G . Org ., thanked the Brethren for the compliment , and passed a high eulogium on the W . M . and Officers of the Lodge for the efficient and satisfactory manner in which they performed their respective duties . '' The Yisiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Hughes , ' S . W .,- who alluded to the visit of the W . M . and Wardens of Antiquity , No . 170 , and hoped that the fraternal feeling they had exhibited , would be reciprocated by the members of this Lodge . The toast was warmly received . Bro .
Bagthorp , W . M . No . 170 , responded in a brief but emphatic speech , thanking the Brethren for their courtesy , complimenting them on their efficiency , and desiring a return of their visit at the earliest opportunity . Bro . Entwisle , J . W . proposed "Our newly-initiated Brother , " prefacing the toast with a few trite and appropriate observations . Bro . Flitcroffc having responded in a short but felicitous speech , the W . M . gave the last toast , "To all Poor and Distressed Masons / ' and the Brethren separated .
Lancastee . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 350 ) . —This flourishing Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening , October 14 , at the Assembly-rooms . About Yorty of the Brethren were present , and two gentlemen were initiated into Masonry . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . William Wearing , in a correct and impressive manner ; and the usual Lodge business having been transacted , the Lodge was duly closed with the usual solemnities . Prom the spirited manner with which this Lodge is conducted , we doubt not but that it will continue to maintain its present popularity .
Liverpool . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge , held at the Royal Hotel , Dale-street , in September last , three Brethren were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Several charitable bequests were afterwards voted , the most particular of which were a vote of 20 s . a month to the Tyler for his very efficient services during a long course of years ; £ 5 . 5 s . as a donation towards the fund now forming in Liverpool , for the purpose of
presenting Bro . Grambell , Prov . J . G . D . for West Lancashire , with a testimonial , in acknowledgment of his invaluable services rendered to Masonry in this province ; and last , though not least , £ 20 . 10 s . to be placed in-the hands of the W . M ., Bro . Wearing , to he forwarded by him towards the relief of our suffering Brethren in India and their widows and orphans in this country . In concluding this short report , we trust that so good an example will be followed by every Lodge in the country .
Lodge of Harmony ( No . 267 ) . — -This Lodge met , according to ancient custom , on Monday , the 5 th of October , at the Wellington Hotel , Garston . The W . M ., Bro . C . J . Banister , and the Officers , heing present , the Lodge was opened at 5 * 30 P . M . The minutes of the last Lodge meeting being read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . George Howarth , and , being unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M . Bros . E . Fleetwood and Pierpout having expressed a wish to be made M . Ms , that evening , to enable them to be present at the Provincial Grand Lodge on the 20 th , the W . M . raised them