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Provincial.
Axes , Preston , at 8 ; Thursday , 11 th , Harmonic ( 263 ) , Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , at 4 CImpters . —Harmony ( 267 ) , Wellington Hotel , Q-arston , at 5 . Bootle , — -Derby Lodge ( No . X 026 ) .- ^ Annnuaually large meeting of Brethren took place on the last regular meeting of this Lodge ^ in consequence of Bro . Lambert , P . M . of 889 , and P . Prov . J * G , D . for East Lancashire , having accepted an invitation from Bro , Wade , the W . M ., to attend and deliver
the lecture in the third degree . The Lodge was opened in due form up to the third degree , a ^ menced his lecture , introducing it by stating that it was one of those lectures called the Ancient York , " and had been in use under the Ancient Grand Lodge of York previous to the union ; and that though the ritual of the ceremonies had been revised by the United Grand Lodge , the lectures of both Grand Lodges remained intact . In the course of the lecture he enlarged extensively on the
omces , vestments , and duties of the high ; priest on the day of atonement , giving ; a _ vivid description of the preparations and entry into the sanctum mnctonm The ¦ "" Shekinah" was then traced in its different mysterious appearances , from the time of Moses to the conversion of St . Paul ; and he afterwards explained the degrees symbolically in connection with the creation , deluge , and building of the temple , concluding with a beautiful elucidation of Freemasonry in connection with the promises . He was listened to with rapt attention , and at the conclusion
the feelings of the visitors were aptly conveyed by Bro . Willoughby , P . J . G . W . for Cheshire . This interesting lecture was taught to Bro . Lambert many years ago by a weaver at Wigan , earning his pittance of seven shillings a week . We must not omit to mention that many accessories to the lecture , ineluding transparencies , have been provided by the Southport Lodge , and the iise of them was , in a truly Masonic spirit , promptly granted by the W . M ,, of No . 889 . The Lodge being closed down to the first degree , the Brethren adjourned to a banquet , during which the
Prov . G . Sec . for West Lancashire , Bro . Wylie , informed the Brethren that Sir Thos . G . Hesketh , the D . G . M ., had given positive injunctions to his officers to visithe various Lodges more frequently , and endeavour to promote a better uniformity of working in the province , and had also intimated his own intention of visiting frequently . This elicited much applause from the members connected with the province , who have as yet only had the opportunity of seeing their respected D . Prov . G . M , at the annual Provincial Grand Lodge , and anticipations were formed
as to the good results which were certain to follow . Among the visitors were Bro . Willoughby , P . M ., of 701 and 782 , and Prov . J . G . W . for Cheshire . Bro . Bulley , P . M ., 782 , and Prov . J . G . D . for Cheshire ; Bro . Eampling , P . Prov . G . S . W . for Lancashire and Cheshire ; Bro . Burns , P . Prov . S . G D , for East Lancashire ; Broa Turmeau , W . M ., 368 ; Allender , P . M ., 368 ; Marshall , W . M ., 782 ; Piatt , P . M ., 782 ; Piatt , Sec , 782 ; Wadham , W . M ., 971 ; Heyes , W . M ., 864 ; Codrington , J . W . > 889 ; Morton , S . W ., 701 ; and Archibald , 971 .
LBICESTERSHIEE . HmcKhSir . —Knightsof Malta Lodge ( No . $ 8 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Town Hall , Hinckley , on Wednesday last . There were present , Bros , Cotterell , P . M . ; Cotman , P . M . ; Murcott , P . M . ; Dr . Smith , S . W . ; H . J . Davis , J . W . ; May , Sec ; Kev . W . Newton , Atkins , Harrold , Preston , Goude , Clarke , & e . Visitors , Bros . Kelly , Deputy Prov . G . M . ( who presided ); Bev . J . 0 . Picfcon , Prov . Grand Chap . ; Pettifor , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Cummmgs , J . W ., 348 , Sheppard , Sec , 7 ^ 6 , and Emberliu , 348 . The ininutes of tlio last Lodge having been read and
confirmed , a ballot was taken for several candidates , and three of these gentlemen , viz .: — Messrs . John Homer , of Earl ' s Stilton ; Langton Wilson , of Sapcote , and Thos . Francis Morley , of Hinckley , being - present , were duly initiated by the D . Prov . U . M ., assisted by Bro . Pettifor , after which , Bros . Bev . W . Newton , Atkins and Preston having satisfactorily passed an examination in the second degree , were severally raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , The effect of tho ceremonies in this and the first degree was greatly heightened by the introduction of an harmonium , at which Bro . Cotman presided . Bro . Atkins was elected Treasurer , and a gentleman proposed as a candidate for initiation , After some further business
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Provincial.
Axes , Preston , at 8 ; Thursday , 11 th , Harmonic ( 263 ) , Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , at 4 CImpters . —Harmony ( 267 ) , Wellington Hotel , Q-arston , at 5 . Bootle , — -Derby Lodge ( No . X 026 ) .- ^ Annnuaually large meeting of Brethren took place on the last regular meeting of this Lodge ^ in consequence of Bro . Lambert , P . M . of 889 , and P . Prov . J * G , D . for East Lancashire , having accepted an invitation from Bro , Wade , the W . M ., to attend and deliver
the lecture in the third degree . The Lodge was opened in due form up to the third degree , a ^ menced his lecture , introducing it by stating that it was one of those lectures called the Ancient York , " and had been in use under the Ancient Grand Lodge of York previous to the union ; and that though the ritual of the ceremonies had been revised by the United Grand Lodge , the lectures of both Grand Lodges remained intact . In the course of the lecture he enlarged extensively on the
omces , vestments , and duties of the high ; priest on the day of atonement , giving ; a _ vivid description of the preparations and entry into the sanctum mnctonm The ¦ "" Shekinah" was then traced in its different mysterious appearances , from the time of Moses to the conversion of St . Paul ; and he afterwards explained the degrees symbolically in connection with the creation , deluge , and building of the temple , concluding with a beautiful elucidation of Freemasonry in connection with the promises . He was listened to with rapt attention , and at the conclusion
the feelings of the visitors were aptly conveyed by Bro . Willoughby , P . J . G . W . for Cheshire . This interesting lecture was taught to Bro . Lambert many years ago by a weaver at Wigan , earning his pittance of seven shillings a week . We must not omit to mention that many accessories to the lecture , ineluding transparencies , have been provided by the Southport Lodge , and the iise of them was , in a truly Masonic spirit , promptly granted by the W . M ,, of No . 889 . The Lodge being closed down to the first degree , the Brethren adjourned to a banquet , during which the
Prov . G . Sec . for West Lancashire , Bro . Wylie , informed the Brethren that Sir Thos . G . Hesketh , the D . G . M ., had given positive injunctions to his officers to visithe various Lodges more frequently , and endeavour to promote a better uniformity of working in the province , and had also intimated his own intention of visiting frequently . This elicited much applause from the members connected with the province , who have as yet only had the opportunity of seeing their respected D . Prov . G . M , at the annual Provincial Grand Lodge , and anticipations were formed
as to the good results which were certain to follow . Among the visitors were Bro . Willoughby , P . M ., of 701 and 782 , and Prov . J . G . W . for Cheshire . Bro . Bulley , P . M ., 782 , and Prov . J . G . D . for Cheshire ; Bro . Eampling , P . Prov . G . S . W . for Lancashire and Cheshire ; Bro . Burns , P . Prov . S . G D , for East Lancashire ; Broa Turmeau , W . M ., 368 ; Allender , P . M ., 368 ; Marshall , W . M ., 782 ; Piatt , P . M ., 782 ; Piatt , Sec , 782 ; Wadham , W . M ., 971 ; Heyes , W . M ., 864 ; Codrington , J . W . > 889 ; Morton , S . W ., 701 ; and Archibald , 971 .
LBICESTERSHIEE . HmcKhSir . —Knightsof Malta Lodge ( No . $ 8 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Town Hall , Hinckley , on Wednesday last . There were present , Bros , Cotterell , P . M . ; Cotman , P . M . ; Murcott , P . M . ; Dr . Smith , S . W . ; H . J . Davis , J . W . ; May , Sec ; Kev . W . Newton , Atkins , Harrold , Preston , Goude , Clarke , & e . Visitors , Bros . Kelly , Deputy Prov . G . M . ( who presided ); Bev . J . 0 . Picfcon , Prov . Grand Chap . ; Pettifor , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Cummmgs , J . W ., 348 , Sheppard , Sec , 7 ^ 6 , and Emberliu , 348 . The ininutes of tlio last Lodge having been read and
confirmed , a ballot was taken for several candidates , and three of these gentlemen , viz .: — Messrs . John Homer , of Earl ' s Stilton ; Langton Wilson , of Sapcote , and Thos . Francis Morley , of Hinckley , being - present , were duly initiated by the D . Prov . U . M ., assisted by Bro . Pettifor , after which , Bros . Bev . W . Newton , Atkins and Preston having satisfactorily passed an examination in the second degree , were severally raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , The effect of tho ceremonies in this and the first degree was greatly heightened by the introduction of an harmonium , at which Bro . Cotman presided . Bro . Atkins was elected Treasurer , and a gentleman proposed as a candidate for initiation , After some further business