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Mark Masonry.
several candidates for admission , and Bro . Henry Anthony Bennett , of Manchester , Prov . G . D . Cheshire , being the only one in attendance , was advanced to the Degree of Mark Master in a very able manner , the new B . W . M . acquitting himself with great credit . The appointment of Officers was then proceeded with , and the following
Brethren were regularly invested with the Collar and Jewel of office , viz : —Bros . John Mitchell , W . D . M . ; Wm . Bawden , S . W . ; Thos . Forster , J . W . ; Jas . Fitznewton , Treas . Thos . Dawson , Reg . ; Thos . Morris , See . ; Peter Charlton , M . O . ; Josh . Howarth , S . O . ; John Bromley , J . O ;; Thos . Beswick , S . D . ; Eobt . Dean , J . D . ; J . S . Scow croft , I . G . ; Ellis Greenhalgh , Wm . Naisby , Stewards ; Wm . Dawson , Tyler .
The Brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and after a most agreeable evening , separated at an early hour , various Masonic toasts having been duly honoured . Bristol . —Canynges Lodge ( No . 7 ) . — -Since the first meeting , recorded in our last number , two Lodges of Emergency have been held , for the purpose of advancing Brethren to this Degree ; and such is the " pressure from without , " in consequence of the general wish to become associated with this well-organized Lodge , that it will be necessary to hold frequent meetings to clear off the numbers already accepted by the ballot , and the still larger proportion of names
to be proposed . It is also a matter worthy of particular comment , that several Brethren who had previously been introduced to this Degree in an irregular manner , have now embraced the opportunity afforded them , of being legalized by a regular advancement in the Canynges Lodge , to the rightful position of Mark Masters . Amongst them we would more particularly allude to Bros . Samuel Bryant and Joseph John Evans , whose names have something more than " a local habitation . "
On Thursday , the 22 nd October , the Brethren again met in the Freemasons ' Hall , and the chair was taken by the B . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Harris , at 7 P . M . ; when the minutes of the first meeting , and the two subsequent Lodges of Emergency , having been read and confirmed , the Bretliren proceeded to ballot for the election of Treasurer , when the unanimous choice of the Lodge having fallen
on Bro . Joseph John Evans , that Brother , in returning thanks for the honour conferred upon him , assured the Brethren that his best services would be ready on all occasions in which they might be useful or beneficial to the Lodge . The ballot was then taken for fifteen Brethren , who were declared duly accepted , and seven of the number being in attendance they were advanced by the R . W . M ., in a most impressive manner , to the Mark Master ' s Degree .
The B . W . M . then announced that he had conferred offices on the following Brethren . '—Samuel Bryant , M . O . ; T . H . Prichard . S . O . ; Thos . Bell , J . O . ; E . M . Harwood , Beg . Marks ; John Bartlett , S . D . ; Chas . McMillan , J . D . ; James Sbeat , T . K . ; and expressed his belief that , from the well-known standing and Masonic acquirements of the Brethren whom he had appointed Office-bearers that evening , the future harmony and prosperity of the Lodge would be secured . Some further business having been transacted , the Lodge was closed in due form , at a quarter past 9 P . M .
In addition to the satisfaction w armly expressed by the Brethren newlyadvanced , with the interesting character of the ceremony through which they bad passed ,, as well as for the able working by which it was accompanied , the Brethren were much gratified by the really splendid appearance of the Lodge paraphernalia , which , it is only fair to mention , had been manufactured by Bro . Mott Thearle , of Fleet-street , and which reflects the greatest credit on his taste and judgment .
Liverpool . —Liverpool Lodge ( N ~ o . 8 ) . —A Charter of Constitution was granted on the 17 th of June last , to establish Mark Masonry in Liverpool , under the title of the Liverpool Lodge of Mark Masters , in favour of Comps . Benjamin Towndrow , Thomas Yeatman , and Joseph Clark Carver , all members of the Glasgow Lodge of Mark Masters . The first meeting was therefore held in Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 14 th October , for the purpose of constituting this new Lodge , installing the office-bearers , and admitting new members . The Companions
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Mark Masonry.
several candidates for admission , and Bro . Henry Anthony Bennett , of Manchester , Prov . G . D . Cheshire , being the only one in attendance , was advanced to the Degree of Mark Master in a very able manner , the new B . W . M . acquitting himself with great credit . The appointment of Officers was then proceeded with , and the following
Brethren were regularly invested with the Collar and Jewel of office , viz : —Bros . John Mitchell , W . D . M . ; Wm . Bawden , S . W . ; Thos . Forster , J . W . ; Jas . Fitznewton , Treas . Thos . Dawson , Reg . ; Thos . Morris , See . ; Peter Charlton , M . O . ; Josh . Howarth , S . O . ; John Bromley , J . O ;; Thos . Beswick , S . D . ; Eobt . Dean , J . D . ; J . S . Scow croft , I . G . ; Ellis Greenhalgh , Wm . Naisby , Stewards ; Wm . Dawson , Tyler .
The Brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and after a most agreeable evening , separated at an early hour , various Masonic toasts having been duly honoured . Bristol . —Canynges Lodge ( No . 7 ) . — -Since the first meeting , recorded in our last number , two Lodges of Emergency have been held , for the purpose of advancing Brethren to this Degree ; and such is the " pressure from without , " in consequence of the general wish to become associated with this well-organized Lodge , that it will be necessary to hold frequent meetings to clear off the numbers already accepted by the ballot , and the still larger proportion of names
to be proposed . It is also a matter worthy of particular comment , that several Brethren who had previously been introduced to this Degree in an irregular manner , have now embraced the opportunity afforded them , of being legalized by a regular advancement in the Canynges Lodge , to the rightful position of Mark Masters . Amongst them we would more particularly allude to Bros . Samuel Bryant and Joseph John Evans , whose names have something more than " a local habitation . "
On Thursday , the 22 nd October , the Brethren again met in the Freemasons ' Hall , and the chair was taken by the B . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Harris , at 7 P . M . ; when the minutes of the first meeting , and the two subsequent Lodges of Emergency , having been read and confirmed , the Bretliren proceeded to ballot for the election of Treasurer , when the unanimous choice of the Lodge having fallen
on Bro . Joseph John Evans , that Brother , in returning thanks for the honour conferred upon him , assured the Brethren that his best services would be ready on all occasions in which they might be useful or beneficial to the Lodge . The ballot was then taken for fifteen Brethren , who were declared duly accepted , and seven of the number being in attendance they were advanced by the R . W . M ., in a most impressive manner , to the Mark Master ' s Degree .
The B . W . M . then announced that he had conferred offices on the following Brethren . '—Samuel Bryant , M . O . ; T . H . Prichard . S . O . ; Thos . Bell , J . O . ; E . M . Harwood , Beg . Marks ; John Bartlett , S . D . ; Chas . McMillan , J . D . ; James Sbeat , T . K . ; and expressed his belief that , from the well-known standing and Masonic acquirements of the Brethren whom he had appointed Office-bearers that evening , the future harmony and prosperity of the Lodge would be secured . Some further business having been transacted , the Lodge was closed in due form , at a quarter past 9 P . M .
In addition to the satisfaction w armly expressed by the Brethren newlyadvanced , with the interesting character of the ceremony through which they bad passed ,, as well as for the able working by which it was accompanied , the Brethren were much gratified by the really splendid appearance of the Lodge paraphernalia , which , it is only fair to mention , had been manufactured by Bro . Mott Thearle , of Fleet-street , and which reflects the greatest credit on his taste and judgment .
Liverpool . —Liverpool Lodge ( N ~ o . 8 ) . —A Charter of Constitution was granted on the 17 th of June last , to establish Mark Masonry in Liverpool , under the title of the Liverpool Lodge of Mark Masters , in favour of Comps . Benjamin Towndrow , Thomas Yeatman , and Joseph Clark Carver , all members of the Glasgow Lodge of Mark Masters . The first meeting was therefore held in Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 14 th October , for the purpose of constituting this new Lodge , installing the office-bearers , and admitting new members . The Companions