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Goss , P . M .-Wlilm ^ Treas ; EnochPairhurst , See . " Lord Skelmersdale , in reply , expressed a hope that all his actions would be directed by Masonic sentiments , and that he should endeavour to imitate the example of his father and grandfather , and ever have the interest of Masonry at heart ; ' ¦¦ . — .
His lordship then proceeded to another apartment to receive the address of the inhabitants of Ormskirk . The dining room in which the Lodge was held presented a very interesting appearance , there being morefhati twenty ladies present . The Masonic anthem being sung , the ladies retired . _ - — Bro . Lord Skelmersdale was proposed as a / joining member to the Ormskirk Lodge , and invited the Brethren to partake of refreshment ;
The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren returned to Ormskirk , where the Lodge was opened for the purpose of electing the W . M . for the next year . The unanimous election of the members was in favour of the S . W ., and he was saluted by the Brethren with the accustomed adjourned to the banquet , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toastswere given and responded to , they separated .
J ? BMWOfif— -Lodg / e of Concord ( Ho . 420 ) . —A iheeting of tins Lodge was held at the Stanley Arms , on Thursday , pecember 16 th , it being the day for installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W P . M ; and Bro .. C . Jv Banister , P . M ., P , G . See . for West Lancashire , to the installing W . M . A Boarcl of Installed Master ^ ^ placed ih the chair , he appointed his officers as S . W . Michaeb Sec . ; Josh . Goodier , S . D . Josh ' ,
Horwood , J . D . ; John Marsh , I . 'Gv The Treasurer , Bro . Wilcockson ; and Bro . Samuel Ashton , Tyler , were unanimously elected . Mr . Wm . Henrick was initiated by Bro . J . Wilcockson , P . M . ; and Bro . Harrison Veevers raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M . Prov . G . Sec , raised Bro . Williamson , and gave thetraditional history , andcharge , and explained the working tools with his usual earnestness . The Lodge was thenclosed to the first degree ; and after the business of the Lodge was completed , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment .
After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to , the Worshipful Master ' s health was proposed and drunk with enthusiasm . The Worshipful Master , on returning thanks , expressed a hope , that with the assistance of the Past Masters and his officers , he would be able to direct the Lodge with satisfaction to the Brethren , and trusted that the kind advice given by . P . M . Bro .
C . J . Banister , would be carried out by all the newly appointed omcers . The Worshipful Master having proposed better health to the immediate P . M ., which every Brother joined most heartily in , Bro . J . Wilcockson , jun ., P . M ., returned thanks in a very feeling speech , and hoped that he should be able to assist them in establishing a Lodge of Instruction , which was greatly required for the proper working of the Lodge .
NORFOLK . ArpoiNTMENT . —iiC ^ . —Tliursday , December 30 fch , Perseverance ( 258 ) , ainb Inn , i \ orwicb , attf . £ Torwiou . <—Social Lodge ( No . 110 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was numerously attended on Tuesday , December 14 th , at the large room , Eoyal Hotel , the W . M ., Sir Henry J . Stracey , Bart ., in the chair , and the proper officers also were
in attendance . The Lodge having been opened , Mr . Scott was initiated into Masonry by the W . M . Bro . Alfred Jno . Collins , S . W ., was elected W . M . for tho ensuing year ; the installation is fixed for Tuesday , January 11 th , 185 , 9 . The sum of six guineas was . voted' to tho Boys and Girls Schools . The Lodge was then closed , and a joyous evening spent by the Brethren . 4 g 3
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Goss , P . M .-Wlilm ^ Treas ; EnochPairhurst , See . " Lord Skelmersdale , in reply , expressed a hope that all his actions would be directed by Masonic sentiments , and that he should endeavour to imitate the example of his father and grandfather , and ever have the interest of Masonry at heart ; ' ¦¦ . — .
His lordship then proceeded to another apartment to receive the address of the inhabitants of Ormskirk . The dining room in which the Lodge was held presented a very interesting appearance , there being morefhati twenty ladies present . The Masonic anthem being sung , the ladies retired . _ - — Bro . Lord Skelmersdale was proposed as a / joining member to the Ormskirk Lodge , and invited the Brethren to partake of refreshment ;
The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren returned to Ormskirk , where the Lodge was opened for the purpose of electing the W . M . for the next year . The unanimous election of the members was in favour of the S . W ., and he was saluted by the Brethren with the accustomed adjourned to the banquet , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toastswere given and responded to , they separated .
J ? BMWOfif— -Lodg / e of Concord ( Ho . 420 ) . —A iheeting of tins Lodge was held at the Stanley Arms , on Thursday , pecember 16 th , it being the day for installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W P . M ; and Bro .. C . Jv Banister , P . M ., P , G . See . for West Lancashire , to the installing W . M . A Boarcl of Installed Master ^ ^ placed ih the chair , he appointed his officers as S . W . Michaeb Sec . ; Josh . Goodier , S . D . Josh ' ,
Horwood , J . D . ; John Marsh , I . 'Gv The Treasurer , Bro . Wilcockson ; and Bro . Samuel Ashton , Tyler , were unanimously elected . Mr . Wm . Henrick was initiated by Bro . J . Wilcockson , P . M . ; and Bro . Harrison Veevers raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M . Prov . G . Sec , raised Bro . Williamson , and gave thetraditional history , andcharge , and explained the working tools with his usual earnestness . The Lodge was thenclosed to the first degree ; and after the business of the Lodge was completed , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment .
After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to , the Worshipful Master ' s health was proposed and drunk with enthusiasm . The Worshipful Master , on returning thanks , expressed a hope , that with the assistance of the Past Masters and his officers , he would be able to direct the Lodge with satisfaction to the Brethren , and trusted that the kind advice given by . P . M . Bro .
C . J . Banister , would be carried out by all the newly appointed omcers . The Worshipful Master having proposed better health to the immediate P . M ., which every Brother joined most heartily in , Bro . J . Wilcockson , jun ., P . M ., returned thanks in a very feeling speech , and hoped that he should be able to assist them in establishing a Lodge of Instruction , which was greatly required for the proper working of the Lodge .
NORFOLK . ArpoiNTMENT . —iiC ^ . —Tliursday , December 30 fch , Perseverance ( 258 ) , ainb Inn , i \ orwicb , attf . £ Torwiou . <—Social Lodge ( No . 110 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was numerously attended on Tuesday , December 14 th , at the large room , Eoyal Hotel , the W . M ., Sir Henry J . Stracey , Bart ., in the chair , and the proper officers also were
in attendance . The Lodge having been opened , Mr . Scott was initiated into Masonry by the W . M . Bro . Alfred Jno . Collins , S . W ., was elected W . M . for tho ensuing year ; the installation is fixed for Tuesday , January 11 th , 185 , 9 . The sum of six guineas was . voted' to tho Boys and Girls Schools . The Lodge was then closed , and a joyous evening spent by the Brethren . 4 g 3