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Metropolitan.
say that , forgetting self , I have laboured solely for the good o the Craft . To it I have devoted my best energies—perhap more than it was ri ght for me to do , and , next to my love of my Maker , it has held the uppermost place in my heart , and I have been cheered in my journey by much sweet and pleasant ¦ companionship . Many a fast friend have I found with men of the very highest worth ; but I fear that on this occasion I am trespassing too much on time with reminiscences of the
your my past , and I will therefore conclude by again thanking you , one and all , for your handsome gift , which will be a welcome heirloom in my family , and for the kind manner in which you have offered it to me , I thank yon , Bro . Osmond , and I thank you , brethren of the parent lodge , and I thank you , brethren of the lodge of Instruction , with whom I have ever maintained a cordial love -and fellowship , God be with you all . —The CHAIRMAN , in giving
the next toast , said it was one always drank Avith special enthusiasm , tile In-other he was about to mention was Bro . Sisson , AV . M . of the Mother Lodge , and he might also say the father of the same ; the toast was heartily received and drank with Masonic honours . —Bro . SISSON , \ A . M ., said he most highly appreciated the honour conferred upon him by the J . AV . in proposing his health . —The AV . M . here referred in eloquent terms ¦ as to the great demands upon the brethren by their charities ; he designated as one of the brightest ornaments of the Craft , contrived by its wisdom , supported bv its strength , and
beautified by its eminent goodness . He was glad to see so many of the brethren present who were connected with the much loved and esteemed Bro . Charles Southall , who died very suddenly , In June last , leaving a widow and nine children to bewail his sudden death , anil the eldest of whom is only 15 years of age ; he therefore called upon the brethren to assist him on behalf of Frank Allen Southall , the son of our much lamented brother , who is S years of age ; " thenbrethrenif you will be kind
, , enough to give your proxies to the Boys' School ou condition that they promise you tlie same in return for the next October election , you will be doing one of the greatest acts of charity , and you will carry to your grave the love and gratitude of the widow and her orphans . " One ov two toasts followed , including a special bumper to Bro . Salisbury and Mrs . Salisbury for the handsome manner they had provided for the brethren , which
was briefly and appropriately responded to by Bro . Salisbury . The CHAIRMAN begged to propose the last toast ( yet nottheleast ) , the health of one to whom the lodge was greatly indebted for the carrying out of the testimonial for Bro . Stephen Barton AVilson , and on every occasion he had been most indefatigable , "The worthy Secretary , Bro . Gibson . " Bro . GIBSON returned thanks , he Avas as yet young in office , and he hoped they would take his services , such as they were , only as an earnest of what he intended in the future . The proceedings were brought to a close shortly after eleven in fellowship and perfect harmony .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —In a recent article , a slight intimation was given of the probability of an extension of the benefits of Freemasonry "by the formation of a new lodge in another district of the island . We are glad to he able to inform our readers that the project is now on the point of realisation under very favourable auspicesand that preparations are in an advanced state . The
, warrant has becfn obtained from the Earl of Zetland , Grand Master of England , for St . Aubin ' s Lodge , No . 12 G 0 , at the old fown of St . Aubin , where we believe the craft formerly flourished , but with the transfer of commerce to St . Heller it shared in the change then eil ' ected . Being in the centre of a large district , we have no doubt that tlie revival will prove beneficial to many who now belong to lodges at St . Helier , though
residing so far from it , as well as to a large number of gentlemen who are prevented by distance from becoming members of the " Ancient and Honourable Fraternity . " We learn that AVednesday , May Gth , has been fixed for the inauguration of St . Aubin's Lodge . The consecration will take place in the forenoon , to be followed by the installation of the Master and Nfficers , an address from the Master , Bro . Dr . Hopkim , P . M .,
51 , in commencing his labours , and the initiation of several gentlemen into the mysteries and privileges . A meeting ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge will then be hold , the members of which have been summoned for the transaction of the ordinary business ,
as Avell as ont of compliment to the new branch ofthe craft . From all these operations the public will of course he excluded , hut will be able to Avitness the remainder of the proceedings in the afternoon , when it is proposed that a procession to St . Aubin's Church shall be formed , iind ancl a choral service be held , the sermon to be preached by the Rev . the Prov . Grand Chaplain , ancl a collection made for the local charities . Of course , _ as on all such occasions , a banquet will take place in the evening . — Jersey Morning Nevis .
CHESHIRE . OPENING OE THE NEAV MASONIC HAEI , RUNCORN . Allien the Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 1060 ) , Avas established in Runcorn , in the year 1858 , it was distinctly understood that it Avould be removed to private rooms as soon as possible , and the brethren have been continually on the look out for suitable rooms . Earlin 1 S 62 arrangements were made with Mr . AV .
y Howard , who engaged to erect the edifice now known us Freemasons' Hall , and to grant a lease of the upper portion of the building to the trustees of the lodge . The building having been completed , it was determided to open the new hall with some little ceremony , and invitations were sent to the Right Hon . Lord do Tabley , Major G . C . Legh , M . JC \ , and many other Prov . Grand Officers , which were immediately accepted . As soon as
it became known that Lord de Tabley had promised to attend , the various ledges in Cheshire determined to be represented on the occasion , and they mustered well on Tuesday , the 21 st April , the clay appointecl . The brethren began to arrive in Runcorn about twelve o'clock . Shortly after that hour , Bro . Cornwall Legh , M . J ? ., accompanied by Bro . Captain Cope , Prov . G . J . W ., Cheshireproceeded to the hallancl Immediately afterwards the
, , Right Hon . Lord de Tabley , Yrov . G . W . ( escorted by Bro . Twiss , Prov . G . Org ., and Bro . Rigby , AV . M . 1060 ) , entered the building . The lodge was then opened in due form hy the W . M ., ancl the following brethren were present : —The Right Hon . Lord de Tabley , Past Grand Warden of England ; Major G . C . Legh , M . P ., S . AV . 403 ; Captain Cope , ProA ' . G . J . AV . Cheshire ; Rev . AV . B . GarnettProv . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . AV . N . TannerP . Prov .
, , G . Chap . ; Eev . E . D . Garven , Chaplain 10 G 0 ; H . Bulley , Prov . G . J . D . ; AV . Bulley , Prov . G . J . D . ; H . Piatt , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Twiss , Prov . G . Org ., Cheshire ; J . Siddall , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . Cheshire ; Hamer , Prov . G . AV . West Lancashire ; Armstrong , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Piatt , P . M . 782 ; II . B . White , AV . M . 173 ; A . D . Graham , S . W . 203 ,- J . Knight , S . W . 173 ; J . Maxfield , P . M . 173 ; Captain Hitchen , 615 ; W . A . Burrows , 77 ; C .
Haswell , 263 ; F . Wignall , Sec . 1199 ; AV . C . Seddon , T . M'Konzie , A . Booth , and J . Morris , of 1199 ; T . Kenright , G . Beckett , P . M . 620 ; S . 11 . Biggs , 1025 ; AV . K . Walmsley , 173 ; C . Pettitfc , S . W . 151 ; J . AVoi-thington , 173 ; Thomas Oats , AV . AA oods , Rigbv , AV . M . ; R . Clark . S . W . ; A . Buck , J . W . ; J . G . Potter , S . D . ; " C . C . Imison , J . D . ; J . Stcen , I . G . ; J . H . Beckett , Sec ; AA . Southern , J . Mason , AV . Cooper , E . Clark , S . AA . Batterton , J . WilliamsJJ . Vaughnall of lOfiO .
, , , The Dir . of Cers . having in-ranged the order of procession , the brethren , preceded by the National School band , proceeded to tlie parish church , where ( by permission of the Rev . J . Barclay , M . A . ) , divine service was performed . The prayers were intoned by the Rev . W . F . Attenborough , who kindly volunteered his services . The first lesson Avas read by Bro . the Rev . M . D . Garven , and the second by Bro . the Rev . J . AV . N . Tanner , P . Prov .
G . Chap . Cheshire . A very excellent sermon was preached by the Rev . AV . B . Garnett , Prov . G . Chap ., after which a collection was made amounting to £ 14 5 s . 3 < £ . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Twiss , Prov . G . Org ., Cheshire , and the singing of the choir Avas very good , and gave very great satisfaction . i The service of the church heing over , the brethren proceeded
to the Royal Hotel , where a magnificent banquet was prepared by Bro . ancl Mrs . Deacon . The chair was occupied hy Bro . A \ . Right , AV . M . 10 G 0 , who was supported on the right by the Right Hon . Lord de Tabley and Major G . C . Legh , and on the left by the Rev . IV . B . Garnett , and other Provincial Grand Officers . About forty brethren sat down to dinner . Full justice having been done to the ' good things set before them , "Non Nobis
Domine" was sung hy the professional brethren , Bros . Armstrong , Graham , and Haswell , Bro . Twiss presiding at the pianoforte . The W . M ., in proposing the first toast , " The Health of Her most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " said we had the happiness of being the subjects of the most beloved and most constitutional sovereign ever known , that it was unnecessary for him to dilate on the good qualities of her Majesty , as they Avere so well knoAvn
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Metropolitan.
say that , forgetting self , I have laboured solely for the good o the Craft . To it I have devoted my best energies—perhap more than it was ri ght for me to do , and , next to my love of my Maker , it has held the uppermost place in my heart , and I have been cheered in my journey by much sweet and pleasant ¦ companionship . Many a fast friend have I found with men of the very highest worth ; but I fear that on this occasion I am trespassing too much on time with reminiscences of the
your my past , and I will therefore conclude by again thanking you , one and all , for your handsome gift , which will be a welcome heirloom in my family , and for the kind manner in which you have offered it to me , I thank yon , Bro . Osmond , and I thank you , brethren of the parent lodge , and I thank you , brethren of the lodge of Instruction , with whom I have ever maintained a cordial love -and fellowship , God be with you all . —The CHAIRMAN , in giving
the next toast , said it was one always drank Avith special enthusiasm , tile In-other he was about to mention was Bro . Sisson , AV . M . of the Mother Lodge , and he might also say the father of the same ; the toast was heartily received and drank with Masonic honours . —Bro . SISSON , \ A . M ., said he most highly appreciated the honour conferred upon him by the J . AV . in proposing his health . —The AV . M . here referred in eloquent terms ¦ as to the great demands upon the brethren by their charities ; he designated as one of the brightest ornaments of the Craft , contrived by its wisdom , supported bv its strength , and
beautified by its eminent goodness . He was glad to see so many of the brethren present who were connected with the much loved and esteemed Bro . Charles Southall , who died very suddenly , In June last , leaving a widow and nine children to bewail his sudden death , anil the eldest of whom is only 15 years of age ; he therefore called upon the brethren to assist him on behalf of Frank Allen Southall , the son of our much lamented brother , who is S years of age ; " thenbrethrenif you will be kind
, , enough to give your proxies to the Boys' School ou condition that they promise you tlie same in return for the next October election , you will be doing one of the greatest acts of charity , and you will carry to your grave the love and gratitude of the widow and her orphans . " One ov two toasts followed , including a special bumper to Bro . Salisbury and Mrs . Salisbury for the handsome manner they had provided for the brethren , which
was briefly and appropriately responded to by Bro . Salisbury . The CHAIRMAN begged to propose the last toast ( yet nottheleast ) , the health of one to whom the lodge was greatly indebted for the carrying out of the testimonial for Bro . Stephen Barton AVilson , and on every occasion he had been most indefatigable , "The worthy Secretary , Bro . Gibson . " Bro . GIBSON returned thanks , he Avas as yet young in office , and he hoped they would take his services , such as they were , only as an earnest of what he intended in the future . The proceedings were brought to a close shortly after eleven in fellowship and perfect harmony .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —In a recent article , a slight intimation was given of the probability of an extension of the benefits of Freemasonry "by the formation of a new lodge in another district of the island . We are glad to he able to inform our readers that the project is now on the point of realisation under very favourable auspicesand that preparations are in an advanced state . The
, warrant has becfn obtained from the Earl of Zetland , Grand Master of England , for St . Aubin ' s Lodge , No . 12 G 0 , at the old fown of St . Aubin , where we believe the craft formerly flourished , but with the transfer of commerce to St . Heller it shared in the change then eil ' ected . Being in the centre of a large district , we have no doubt that tlie revival will prove beneficial to many who now belong to lodges at St . Helier , though
residing so far from it , as well as to a large number of gentlemen who are prevented by distance from becoming members of the " Ancient and Honourable Fraternity . " We learn that AVednesday , May Gth , has been fixed for the inauguration of St . Aubin's Lodge . The consecration will take place in the forenoon , to be followed by the installation of the Master and Nfficers , an address from the Master , Bro . Dr . Hopkim , P . M .,
51 , in commencing his labours , and the initiation of several gentlemen into the mysteries and privileges . A meeting ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge will then be hold , the members of which have been summoned for the transaction of the ordinary business ,
as Avell as ont of compliment to the new branch ofthe craft . From all these operations the public will of course he excluded , hut will be able to Avitness the remainder of the proceedings in the afternoon , when it is proposed that a procession to St . Aubin's Church shall be formed , iind ancl a choral service be held , the sermon to be preached by the Rev . the Prov . Grand Chaplain , ancl a collection made for the local charities . Of course , _ as on all such occasions , a banquet will take place in the evening . — Jersey Morning Nevis .
CHESHIRE . OPENING OE THE NEAV MASONIC HAEI , RUNCORN . Allien the Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 1060 ) , Avas established in Runcorn , in the year 1858 , it was distinctly understood that it Avould be removed to private rooms as soon as possible , and the brethren have been continually on the look out for suitable rooms . Earlin 1 S 62 arrangements were made with Mr . AV .
y Howard , who engaged to erect the edifice now known us Freemasons' Hall , and to grant a lease of the upper portion of the building to the trustees of the lodge . The building having been completed , it was determided to open the new hall with some little ceremony , and invitations were sent to the Right Hon . Lord do Tabley , Major G . C . Legh , M . JC \ , and many other Prov . Grand Officers , which were immediately accepted . As soon as
it became known that Lord de Tabley had promised to attend , the various ledges in Cheshire determined to be represented on the occasion , and they mustered well on Tuesday , the 21 st April , the clay appointecl . The brethren began to arrive in Runcorn about twelve o'clock . Shortly after that hour , Bro . Cornwall Legh , M . J ? ., accompanied by Bro . Captain Cope , Prov . G . J . W ., Cheshireproceeded to the hallancl Immediately afterwards the
, , Right Hon . Lord de Tabley , Yrov . G . W . ( escorted by Bro . Twiss , Prov . G . Org ., and Bro . Rigby , AV . M . 1060 ) , entered the building . The lodge was then opened in due form hy the W . M ., ancl the following brethren were present : —The Right Hon . Lord de Tabley , Past Grand Warden of England ; Major G . C . Legh , M . P ., S . AV . 403 ; Captain Cope , ProA ' . G . J . AV . Cheshire ; Rev . AV . B . GarnettProv . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . AV . N . TannerP . Prov .
, , G . Chap . ; Eev . E . D . Garven , Chaplain 10 G 0 ; H . Bulley , Prov . G . J . D . ; AV . Bulley , Prov . G . J . D . ; H . Piatt , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Twiss , Prov . G . Org ., Cheshire ; J . Siddall , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . Cheshire ; Hamer , Prov . G . AV . West Lancashire ; Armstrong , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Piatt , P . M . 782 ; II . B . White , AV . M . 173 ; A . D . Graham , S . W . 203 ,- J . Knight , S . W . 173 ; J . Maxfield , P . M . 173 ; Captain Hitchen , 615 ; W . A . Burrows , 77 ; C .
Haswell , 263 ; F . Wignall , Sec . 1199 ; AV . C . Seddon , T . M'Konzie , A . Booth , and J . Morris , of 1199 ; T . Kenright , G . Beckett , P . M . 620 ; S . 11 . Biggs , 1025 ; AV . K . Walmsley , 173 ; C . Pettitfc , S . W . 151 ; J . AVoi-thington , 173 ; Thomas Oats , AV . AA oods , Rigbv , AV . M . ; R . Clark . S . W . ; A . Buck , J . W . ; J . G . Potter , S . D . ; " C . C . Imison , J . D . ; J . Stcen , I . G . ; J . H . Beckett , Sec ; AA . Southern , J . Mason , AV . Cooper , E . Clark , S . AA . Batterton , J . WilliamsJJ . Vaughnall of lOfiO .
, , , The Dir . of Cers . having in-ranged the order of procession , the brethren , preceded by the National School band , proceeded to tlie parish church , where ( by permission of the Rev . J . Barclay , M . A . ) , divine service was performed . The prayers were intoned by the Rev . W . F . Attenborough , who kindly volunteered his services . The first lesson Avas read by Bro . the Rev . M . D . Garven , and the second by Bro . the Rev . J . AV . N . Tanner , P . Prov .
G . Chap . Cheshire . A very excellent sermon was preached by the Rev . AV . B . Garnett , Prov . G . Chap ., after which a collection was made amounting to £ 14 5 s . 3 < £ . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Twiss , Prov . G . Org ., Cheshire , and the singing of the choir Avas very good , and gave very great satisfaction . i The service of the church heing over , the brethren proceeded
to the Royal Hotel , where a magnificent banquet was prepared by Bro . ancl Mrs . Deacon . The chair was occupied hy Bro . A \ . Right , AV . M . 10 G 0 , who was supported on the right by the Right Hon . Lord de Tabley and Major G . C . Legh , and on the left by the Rev . IV . B . Garnett , and other Provincial Grand Officers . About forty brethren sat down to dinner . Full justice having been done to the ' good things set before them , "Non Nobis
Domine" was sung hy the professional brethren , Bros . Armstrong , Graham , and Haswell , Bro . Twiss presiding at the pianoforte . The W . M ., in proposing the first toast , " The Health of Her most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " said we had the happiness of being the subjects of the most beloved and most constitutional sovereign ever known , that it was unnecessary for him to dilate on the good qualities of her Majesty , as they Avere so well knoAvn