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which regiment * is now under orders for the field ; and though comparatively a young Mason , and prevented by the nature of his duties from devoting to it more than a small portion of his time , yet his proficiency in the science has delighted , whilst his regular attendance , benevolence , and universal kindness of demeanour , has won the affections of his fellow members , who lose his companionship with sincere regret .
Newchuech in Rossendale . —Lodge of Tranquillity ( No . 341 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meetings at the Boar ' s Head Inn , on the Wednesday on or after full moon . At the last meeting the W . M . Bro . Ormerod initiated Mr . James Ash worth ; and Bro . Taylor gave a short but very interesting lecture . Sotjthport . —Consecration of ike Lodge of Unity ( No . 889 ) , Searisbrook Arms Hotel . —The warrant for this Lodge was granted in 1853 , but various circumstances had combined to delay its opening until Friday , the 15 th of June . The Brethren assembled at eleven o ' clock , and the ceremony of Consecration was
performed by Bro . Perrin , Prov . S . G . W . of West Lancashire , and Bro . the Bev . W . A . Mocatta , the Chaplain , delivered a most eloquent and impressive address . The Brethren then went in procession to Christ Church . The full choral service was sung ; several Brethren from Liverpool and elsewhere assisting . The sermon was preached by the Chaplain , from Heb . xiii . 1 and 2 , " Let brotherly love continue . Be not forgetful to entertain strangers . " The procession , after the service , re-formed for a return to the Hotel , where a banquet was prepared , to which 120 Brethren sat down .
The P / s Chair was occupied by Bro . J . B . Lambert , P . M ., assisted on the right by Bro . T . Bidgway Bridson , P . Prov . G . Treasurer ; Bro . Thos . Wylie , Prov . G . S . ; Bro . Billinge , Prov . G . D . C . ; and on the left by Bro . T . Withnell , W . M ., No . 889 ; Bro . the B , ev . W . A . Mocatta ; Bro . John Bell , Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . B . Greenhalgh , Prov . G . Pursuivant ; Bro . James Pitt , Prov . D . G . C .,. and several of the Prov . Grand Stewards of West Lancashire . Grace before dinner was said
by the Chaplain , and " Non nobis Domine was sung on the conclusion of the repast by Bros . W . Armstrong , P . M ., No . 368 ; Haswell , No . 245 ; S . Williams , No . 268 ; and D . Jones , S . D ., No . 263—who throughout the evening interspersed the various toasts with appropriate songs and glees . Bro . Molineux , Prov . G . Organist , presided at the pianoforte . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts , as well as those of local interest , were duly honoured , but our limited space only allows us to quote one of universal interest to the Craft .
Bro . Lambert , who occupied the Chair , rose and said , —From what has been told you by the worthy W . M . of this Lodge , you will have gathered , Brethren , that I have had the honour of being nominated as its Father and Founder ; and , Brethren , if ever I had reason to be proud of the honour conferred upon me as Father , it is on the present occasion , when I have the honour to present to you a son worthy of your admiration and esteem—a gentleman , a scholar , a minister of the gospel . ( Loud cheers . )
" Omnes omnia Bona dicere , et laudare fortunas meas , , Qui gnatum haberem tali ingenio preditum . " Brethren , if I were required to substantiate my words , I should point to the manner in which Bro . Mocatta has conducted his portion of this day ' s auspicious proceedings , to the part he has taken in the consecration and dedication of this Lodge , to the comprehensive and lucid exposition of Masonry to which we all
listened with such feelings of delight , in the beautiful oration which has been ordered by the unanimous voice of the Lodge to be printed , and more especially to that eloquent Masonic sermon , replete with all the beauties of the Christian religion , and full and amplified Freemasonry ; and I should then ask you to find his equal in this division of Lancashire . As the procession wended its way to the church to-day , I was reminded forcibly of the beautiful exclamation of the sweet Psalmist of Israel , — " I was glad when they said unto me , we will go to the house of the Lord . " And as we again passed by the bright eyes and blooming
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which regiment * is now under orders for the field ; and though comparatively a young Mason , and prevented by the nature of his duties from devoting to it more than a small portion of his time , yet his proficiency in the science has delighted , whilst his regular attendance , benevolence , and universal kindness of demeanour , has won the affections of his fellow members , who lose his companionship with sincere regret .
Newchuech in Rossendale . —Lodge of Tranquillity ( No . 341 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meetings at the Boar ' s Head Inn , on the Wednesday on or after full moon . At the last meeting the W . M . Bro . Ormerod initiated Mr . James Ash worth ; and Bro . Taylor gave a short but very interesting lecture . Sotjthport . —Consecration of ike Lodge of Unity ( No . 889 ) , Searisbrook Arms Hotel . —The warrant for this Lodge was granted in 1853 , but various circumstances had combined to delay its opening until Friday , the 15 th of June . The Brethren assembled at eleven o ' clock , and the ceremony of Consecration was
performed by Bro . Perrin , Prov . S . G . W . of West Lancashire , and Bro . the Bev . W . A . Mocatta , the Chaplain , delivered a most eloquent and impressive address . The Brethren then went in procession to Christ Church . The full choral service was sung ; several Brethren from Liverpool and elsewhere assisting . The sermon was preached by the Chaplain , from Heb . xiii . 1 and 2 , " Let brotherly love continue . Be not forgetful to entertain strangers . " The procession , after the service , re-formed for a return to the Hotel , where a banquet was prepared , to which 120 Brethren sat down .
The P / s Chair was occupied by Bro . J . B . Lambert , P . M ., assisted on the right by Bro . T . Bidgway Bridson , P . Prov . G . Treasurer ; Bro . Thos . Wylie , Prov . G . S . ; Bro . Billinge , Prov . G . D . C . ; and on the left by Bro . T . Withnell , W . M ., No . 889 ; Bro . the B , ev . W . A . Mocatta ; Bro . John Bell , Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . B . Greenhalgh , Prov . G . Pursuivant ; Bro . James Pitt , Prov . D . G . C .,. and several of the Prov . Grand Stewards of West Lancashire . Grace before dinner was said
by the Chaplain , and " Non nobis Domine was sung on the conclusion of the repast by Bros . W . Armstrong , P . M ., No . 368 ; Haswell , No . 245 ; S . Williams , No . 268 ; and D . Jones , S . D ., No . 263—who throughout the evening interspersed the various toasts with appropriate songs and glees . Bro . Molineux , Prov . G . Organist , presided at the pianoforte . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts , as well as those of local interest , were duly honoured , but our limited space only allows us to quote one of universal interest to the Craft .
Bro . Lambert , who occupied the Chair , rose and said , —From what has been told you by the worthy W . M . of this Lodge , you will have gathered , Brethren , that I have had the honour of being nominated as its Father and Founder ; and , Brethren , if ever I had reason to be proud of the honour conferred upon me as Father , it is on the present occasion , when I have the honour to present to you a son worthy of your admiration and esteem—a gentleman , a scholar , a minister of the gospel . ( Loud cheers . )
" Omnes omnia Bona dicere , et laudare fortunas meas , , Qui gnatum haberem tali ingenio preditum . " Brethren , if I were required to substantiate my words , I should point to the manner in which Bro . Mocatta has conducted his portion of this day ' s auspicious proceedings , to the part he has taken in the consecration and dedication of this Lodge , to the comprehensive and lucid exposition of Masonry to which we all
listened with such feelings of delight , in the beautiful oration which has been ordered by the unanimous voice of the Lodge to be printed , and more especially to that eloquent Masonic sermon , replete with all the beauties of the Christian religion , and full and amplified Freemasonry ; and I should then ask you to find his equal in this division of Lancashire . As the procession wended its way to the church to-day , I was reminded forcibly of the beautiful exclamation of the sweet Psalmist of Israel , — " I was glad when they said unto me , we will go to the house of the Lord . " And as we again passed by the bright eyes and blooming