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Provincial.
1 of the funds . During the year one family alone had received an annual grant of £ 35 ; £ 10 had been granted to a Lodge in Ormskirk , and £ 20 to another in Garston . The privilege of this annual grant was obtained by the contribution of the small sum of 5 s . per year towards its funds . Notwithstanding the smallness of the subscription , it was matter of surprise to him that so few of the Brethren availed themselves of the advantages which it afforded in case of need . There
were no contributions from Lancaster , Preston , St . Helen ' s , Wigan , or Ash ton , but their near neighbours and Brethren of Ormskirk had appreciated its value . They were not short of funds , and it was intended that the proceeds of the next ball held at the Town Hall should be given to the Strangers' Friend Society , and the District Provident Society . Be did not think they could select two better
institutions as objects of their charity and benevolence . Such acts as these would show the public the principles upon which their Order was based ; that while they could assiduously have care for their own distressed Brethren , they would show that they did not eat and drink all they subscribed . In conclusion , he said it would raise them in the estimation of their Brethren at a distance , and the world , and would no doubt be the means of increasing their numbers . ( Cheers . )
Bro . Heyes proposed the health of the W . M ., amidst warm applause , aecora ^ nied by musical honours . The W . M ., after returning thanks , said it fell to his task to perform a pleasing duty , and one which every member of the Lodge felt pleased in performing— -it was to present their late W . M . with a token of their esteem for his valuable services during his year of office . He was sorry he could not use sufficient language to impart that amount of praise which their P . M . deserved . When he
came to the Lodge he found it in debt ; he put his energies to work , and during his year of office the Lodge was properly furnished , all the debts liquidated , and on his retirement there was a sum in hand . He had very great pleasure in presenting him with a Past Master ' s Jewel , which bore the following inscription : — Ci Presented by the members of Lodge No . 864 to Bro . James Heyes , P . M ., as a
token of esteem and appreciation for the efficient manner in which he conducted the Lodge during the year he held the office of W . M ., 1856-7 . " The W . M . concluded by saying he hoped he would continue to merit similar honours to those which he had gained in that Lodge . Bro . Heyes returned thanks in suitable terms , amid continued cheers . The Lodge closed in due form and harmony .
The present consisted of a large emerald , surrounded by brilliants , with a Past Master ' s insignia in the centre , and a brilliant diamond in the middle . Surrounding the gem is a sprig of cassia and an ear of corn . The Jewel was manufactured by Bro . Spencer , of London , and was much admired by a large portion of the metropolitan Brethren before being sent to Liverpool . 4 Openshaw . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 847 ) . —The members of this Lodge met on Wednesday , the 16 th instant , at two o ' clock P . M ., Bro . Thomas Swindells , P . M .,
in the chair , who raised Bro . Whitley to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in a very impressive manner . Bro . William Hill , P . M ., then installed Bro . Nield as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Bros . Haigh , S . W . ; Beswick , J . W . ; Andrew , Sec . ; Bates , S . I ) . ; Barlow , J . D . ; Saxon , I . G . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form and with prayer at five o ' clock , when the Brethren assembled at banquet , this being the day appointed to celebrate the Pestival of St . John the Evangelist . Bro . 'Hammond provided the same in his usual recherche
style . Due honour having been paid to the feast , and the cloth having been removed , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . 1 > ro . Peast , and many of the visiting Brethren from the Lodges Minerva , No . 377 , and Industry ^ No . 465 , contributed much to the amusement of the evening by a display of their vocal powers , which they executed in a truly Masonic style . The visiting Pre- ' thren bore testimony to the good working of this Lodge , and there is no doubt that its character as a well-conducted and harmonious Lodge will be sustained by the W . M . ' . and his newly-appointed Officers . "A speedy relief to all distressed Masons" and Our next merry meeting" having been given , the Brethren separated in peace and harmony at high twelve .
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Provincial.
1 of the funds . During the year one family alone had received an annual grant of £ 35 ; £ 10 had been granted to a Lodge in Ormskirk , and £ 20 to another in Garston . The privilege of this annual grant was obtained by the contribution of the small sum of 5 s . per year towards its funds . Notwithstanding the smallness of the subscription , it was matter of surprise to him that so few of the Brethren availed themselves of the advantages which it afforded in case of need . There
were no contributions from Lancaster , Preston , St . Helen ' s , Wigan , or Ash ton , but their near neighbours and Brethren of Ormskirk had appreciated its value . They were not short of funds , and it was intended that the proceeds of the next ball held at the Town Hall should be given to the Strangers' Friend Society , and the District Provident Society . Be did not think they could select two better
institutions as objects of their charity and benevolence . Such acts as these would show the public the principles upon which their Order was based ; that while they could assiduously have care for their own distressed Brethren , they would show that they did not eat and drink all they subscribed . In conclusion , he said it would raise them in the estimation of their Brethren at a distance , and the world , and would no doubt be the means of increasing their numbers . ( Cheers . )
Bro . Heyes proposed the health of the W . M ., amidst warm applause , aecora ^ nied by musical honours . The W . M ., after returning thanks , said it fell to his task to perform a pleasing duty , and one which every member of the Lodge felt pleased in performing— -it was to present their late W . M . with a token of their esteem for his valuable services during his year of office . He was sorry he could not use sufficient language to impart that amount of praise which their P . M . deserved . When he
came to the Lodge he found it in debt ; he put his energies to work , and during his year of office the Lodge was properly furnished , all the debts liquidated , and on his retirement there was a sum in hand . He had very great pleasure in presenting him with a Past Master ' s Jewel , which bore the following inscription : — Ci Presented by the members of Lodge No . 864 to Bro . James Heyes , P . M ., as a
token of esteem and appreciation for the efficient manner in which he conducted the Lodge during the year he held the office of W . M ., 1856-7 . " The W . M . concluded by saying he hoped he would continue to merit similar honours to those which he had gained in that Lodge . Bro . Heyes returned thanks in suitable terms , amid continued cheers . The Lodge closed in due form and harmony .
The present consisted of a large emerald , surrounded by brilliants , with a Past Master ' s insignia in the centre , and a brilliant diamond in the middle . Surrounding the gem is a sprig of cassia and an ear of corn . The Jewel was manufactured by Bro . Spencer , of London , and was much admired by a large portion of the metropolitan Brethren before being sent to Liverpool . 4 Openshaw . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 847 ) . —The members of this Lodge met on Wednesday , the 16 th instant , at two o ' clock P . M ., Bro . Thomas Swindells , P . M .,
in the chair , who raised Bro . Whitley to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in a very impressive manner . Bro . William Hill , P . M ., then installed Bro . Nield as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Bros . Haigh , S . W . ; Beswick , J . W . ; Andrew , Sec . ; Bates , S . I ) . ; Barlow , J . D . ; Saxon , I . G . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form and with prayer at five o ' clock , when the Brethren assembled at banquet , this being the day appointed to celebrate the Pestival of St . John the Evangelist . Bro . 'Hammond provided the same in his usual recherche
style . Due honour having been paid to the feast , and the cloth having been removed , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . 1 > ro . Peast , and many of the visiting Brethren from the Lodges Minerva , No . 377 , and Industry ^ No . 465 , contributed much to the amusement of the evening by a display of their vocal powers , which they executed in a truly Masonic style . The visiting Pre- ' thren bore testimony to the good working of this Lodge , and there is no doubt that its character as a well-conducted and harmonious Lodge will be sustained by the W . M . ' . and his newly-appointed Officers . "A speedy relief to all distressed Masons" and Our next merry meeting" having been given , the Brethren separated in peace and harmony at high twelve .