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It was proposed with the contributions obtained , to found a scholarship for the sons of Freemasons . Bro . Smith , P . Prov . G . Reg ., seconded tbe resolution . The R . W . Prov . G . M . before putting the resolution , said be felt exceedingly gratified that sncli a proposition bad been made in this lodge , because it was a most deserved mark of respect to their Worshipul Grand Master . The resolution was unanimously carried .
Bro . Willoughby , P . Prov . J . G . W . proposed that 20 guineas be given to tbe Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution . He said that two or three years ago many of the brethren entertained some doubt as to the success of the institution , and indeed his own most sanguine expectations did not lead him to suppose that by this time the institution would he in such a prosperous position . It was making gradual and successful progress and he strongly recommended it to the support of the
brethren . Bro . Cope , Prov . S . G . W . had great pleasure in seconding the motion , and said that when the institution was founded he had some misgiving lest it should interfere with the Slasouic -charities . He had however seen reason to change that opinion , and he could bear testimony that it was silently but surely doing a great deal of good , and that it was well worthy of support . He ¦ concluded by stating that he should himself give tbe same
amount to the institution which the lodge subscribed . The resolution was carried . Bro . Latham , brought forward another motion of which notice had been given , namely , that the sum of 21 guineas be given to the Palestine Fund . They were all no doubt aware that at the-present time certain parties were engaged in exploring the foundations of the ancient city of Jerusalem in order to bring to liht vestiof that ancient cityThis subject
gevery ge . ¦ was particularly interesting to Freemasons because although some of them might doubt whether the earliest traditions of the Craft were absolutely and accurately true , yet tbe greatest sceptic amongst them did not hesitate to believe that their ceremonies and forms were derived from the ancient Temple of Jerusalem . Everything therefore that was discovered in that temple , even tbe particular shape and marks of the building must be interesting to them as Masons . He thought therefore
¦ every brother would be glad to contribute to such an object . The Grand Lodge of England had shown its appreciation of this movement by voting 100 guineas . Up to the present time lie ielieved the efforts of the explorers had been most successful . They bad got to the foundations of a building which was certainly far anterior to what had always been considered the ancient Temple of King Solomon . The fact that they had been able to discover such a building must bo so satisfactory to all
the brethren that he was sure they would most willingly vote the grant which be had named to the Palestine Exploration Fund . Bro . Bland , Prov . G . Treas . seconded the resolution and it was unanimously agreed to . On the motion of Bro . Latham , seconded by Bro . the Rev . ¦ Dr . Beales , a grant of £ 15 was allowed to the widow of a deceased brother in Congleton
. Bro . Bland then- read tbe treasurers' account which showed that tbe finances of the provincial lodge were in excellent condition , and the report was adopted . The Prov . G . M . then appointed Bros . George Cornwall Lcgh , D . P . G . M . ; Cap . Cope , P . S . G . W . ; J . P . Piatt , P . J . G . W . ; E . Newbold , ( Macclesfield ) , P . S . G . D . ; Davies , ( Norwich ) , P . J . G . D . ; John Wood , ( Bredbury ) , P . G . S . B . ; Woodcock , S . B . ; and Jackson , M . C .
The R . W . Prov . G . M . said it had been his custom on previous occasions before closing the lodge to make a few observations with reference to the progress of Freemasonry in the province of Cheshire since the previous Provincial Grand Lodge , and should do so on the present occasion . In the first place ho bad to lament the retirement from office of the D . Prov . G . M ., Lord Combermere . He received his resignation a little while ago , accompanied by the expression of bis regret that his time
would not permit him to bestow that attention to the duties of his office which he desired . His regret on receiving this resignation was somewhat diminished by the kindness of his good Bro . George Cornwall Lcgh who had consented to accept the Office of D . Prov . G . M . Since tbe last Prov , G . Lodge lie had reason to believe that Freemasonry in Cheshire had made steady progress . Ho had not had occasion to consecrate any new lodges , but he understood that all the lodges were working well . This after all was the best test of progress , much better
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than tbe increase of lodges . Since the last meeting the Prov . G . Lodge of Cheshire " had been very successful in reference to the charities . In October they obtained the election of a boy and iu May of an aged brother . This must be very satisfactory to tbe brethren of the province . Thoy bad previously had on the charities one aged widow , and one aged brother , so that they had now five . All this had been done in three years . He had the honour to attend in bis capacity of Prov . G . M . at the
laying of the foundation stono of the Idiot Asylum at Lancaster when their excellent Gland Master visited them in person . Re mentioned this to show the interest which the Grand Master took in the welfare of the Craft by coming down specially from Loudon , even at his great age . As a proof also that the spirit of charity was increasing amongst them he might refer to the handsome gift which Bro . Cope had promised . He would say no more on this occasionhut would thank all the Past Prov .
, officers for the consistent support they had given him . In conclusion the Prov . G . M . announced that the next Provincial Grand Lodge would bo held at Birkenhead . The lodge having been closed , The members oi" the lodge then formed in procession , and walked from the lodge room to St . Michael ' s Church . Tho body of the church was appropriated almost exclusively to the brethren , tbe galleries being occupied by the general
public . There was foil cathedral service . The choir consisted of Bros . Edmondson , Stafford , N . Dmnville , Andrews , Roscoe , and Hayter , assisted by the excullent amateur choir of St . Michael's Church , who had in the kindest manner offered their valuable assistance in the cause of charity . Bro . Twiss , of Knutsford , P . G . Org . of Cheshire , presided at the organ . A very able sermon , and one most appropriate to tbe occasion , was preached by the P . G . Chap . Bro . the Rev . £ D . Garvenafter
, which a collection was made , the proceeds of which are to be divided between the Macclesfield Infirmary and the Provincial Fund of Benevolence . At the close of divine service the brethren walked in procession to the Town Hall to tho banquet . The Prov . G-M . was supported by Bros . Cope , Latham , aud Bland , the Prov . G . Chap ., and the principal ollicers of the province . During the after dinner proceedings songs and glees were sung by the professional brethren , Bros . Edmondson ,
Stafford , Dumville , Andrews , lloseoe , and Hayter . After tbe usual loyal toasts had been given , the Prov . G . M . said that be felt quite certain that the manner in which they bad drunk tbe previous toasts was no mere lip loyalty , but he was equally sure that were it possible even with more hearty loyalty they would drink the health of tbe M . W . G . M tbe Masonic sovereign of their order . Tbe M . W . G . M ., as they all knew , was worthy of their utmost respect
and gratitude , because during a long life he had devoted his best energies and abilities to promote tbe interests of the Craft . He had mentioned to them to-day in the lodgo that the M . W . G . M . came from London to Lancaster to perform a ceremony of consecration , and although he was 73 years of age he returned to London . He ( the P . G . M . ) had the honour to accompany him back to London on the third day . This was the 25 th year of his Masonic ruleand most rightlyhad the Craft
, , determined to celebrate that event . Highly gratified was he to co-operate most cordially in the commemoration which they had determined for such an occasion . The fund would be devoted to no mere purposes of personal gratification . The money would be devoted to an exhibition for the preferment in the world of some youth , some orphan , or perchance some poor Masonic sister , who , for want of such aid might be left in distress . Such was the M . W . G . M's . wishand he was sure it
, would be acceded to by the Craft in general . Tbe G . M . was not merely the Masonic sovereign , but by his commanding manner , by his tact and discretion , be had done more to promote the cause of Masonry than any one now living . He therefore begged to propose the health of "The Most Worshipful tbe Grand Master" with all the honours they could give him . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm The Prov . G . M . then proposed tho health of " The Earl de
Grey and Itipon , M . W . D . G . M ., and the other officers of the Grand Lodge . " Bro . Aincus M'Intyre , G . I ? ., responded , and said he felt great pleasure and satisfaction in rising to return thanks for the D . G . M . of England and officers of the Grand Lodge past and present . As the P . G . M . had said , most truly tbe conduct of Lord de Grey and Itipon as D . G . M . required very little eulogy , because his services were so well known . In each succeeding year be had more and more endeared himself to the hearts of the Masons
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Provincial.
It was proposed with the contributions obtained , to found a scholarship for the sons of Freemasons . Bro . Smith , P . Prov . G . Reg ., seconded tbe resolution . The R . W . Prov . G . M . before putting the resolution , said be felt exceedingly gratified that sncli a proposition bad been made in this lodge , because it was a most deserved mark of respect to their Worshipul Grand Master . The resolution was unanimously carried .
Bro . Willoughby , P . Prov . J . G . W . proposed that 20 guineas be given to tbe Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution . He said that two or three years ago many of the brethren entertained some doubt as to the success of the institution , and indeed his own most sanguine expectations did not lead him to suppose that by this time the institution would he in such a prosperous position . It was making gradual and successful progress and he strongly recommended it to the support of the
brethren . Bro . Cope , Prov . S . G . W . had great pleasure in seconding the motion , and said that when the institution was founded he had some misgiving lest it should interfere with the Slasouic -charities . He had however seen reason to change that opinion , and he could bear testimony that it was silently but surely doing a great deal of good , and that it was well worthy of support . He ¦ concluded by stating that he should himself give tbe same
amount to the institution which the lodge subscribed . The resolution was carried . Bro . Latham , brought forward another motion of which notice had been given , namely , that the sum of 21 guineas be given to the Palestine Fund . They were all no doubt aware that at the-present time certain parties were engaged in exploring the foundations of the ancient city of Jerusalem in order to bring to liht vestiof that ancient cityThis subject
gevery ge . ¦ was particularly interesting to Freemasons because although some of them might doubt whether the earliest traditions of the Craft were absolutely and accurately true , yet tbe greatest sceptic amongst them did not hesitate to believe that their ceremonies and forms were derived from the ancient Temple of Jerusalem . Everything therefore that was discovered in that temple , even tbe particular shape and marks of the building must be interesting to them as Masons . He thought therefore
¦ every brother would be glad to contribute to such an object . The Grand Lodge of England had shown its appreciation of this movement by voting 100 guineas . Up to the present time lie ielieved the efforts of the explorers had been most successful . They bad got to the foundations of a building which was certainly far anterior to what had always been considered the ancient Temple of King Solomon . The fact that they had been able to discover such a building must bo so satisfactory to all
the brethren that he was sure they would most willingly vote the grant which be had named to the Palestine Exploration Fund . Bro . Bland , Prov . G . Treas . seconded the resolution and it was unanimously agreed to . On the motion of Bro . Latham , seconded by Bro . the Rev . ¦ Dr . Beales , a grant of £ 15 was allowed to the widow of a deceased brother in Congleton
. Bro . Bland then- read tbe treasurers' account which showed that tbe finances of the provincial lodge were in excellent condition , and the report was adopted . The Prov . G . M . then appointed Bros . George Cornwall Lcgh , D . P . G . M . ; Cap . Cope , P . S . G . W . ; J . P . Piatt , P . J . G . W . ; E . Newbold , ( Macclesfield ) , P . S . G . D . ; Davies , ( Norwich ) , P . J . G . D . ; John Wood , ( Bredbury ) , P . G . S . B . ; Woodcock , S . B . ; and Jackson , M . C .
The R . W . Prov . G . M . said it had been his custom on previous occasions before closing the lodge to make a few observations with reference to the progress of Freemasonry in the province of Cheshire since the previous Provincial Grand Lodge , and should do so on the present occasion . In the first place ho bad to lament the retirement from office of the D . Prov . G . M ., Lord Combermere . He received his resignation a little while ago , accompanied by the expression of bis regret that his time
would not permit him to bestow that attention to the duties of his office which he desired . His regret on receiving this resignation was somewhat diminished by the kindness of his good Bro . George Cornwall Lcgh who had consented to accept the Office of D . Prov . G . M . Since tbe last Prov , G . Lodge lie had reason to believe that Freemasonry in Cheshire had made steady progress . Ho had not had occasion to consecrate any new lodges , but he understood that all the lodges were working well . This after all was the best test of progress , much better
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than tbe increase of lodges . Since the last meeting the Prov . G . Lodge of Cheshire " had been very successful in reference to the charities . In October they obtained the election of a boy and iu May of an aged brother . This must be very satisfactory to tbe brethren of the province . Thoy bad previously had on the charities one aged widow , and one aged brother , so that they had now five . All this had been done in three years . He had the honour to attend in bis capacity of Prov . G . M . at the
laying of the foundation stono of the Idiot Asylum at Lancaster when their excellent Gland Master visited them in person . Re mentioned this to show the interest which the Grand Master took in the welfare of the Craft by coming down specially from Loudon , even at his great age . As a proof also that the spirit of charity was increasing amongst them he might refer to the handsome gift which Bro . Cope had promised . He would say no more on this occasionhut would thank all the Past Prov .
, officers for the consistent support they had given him . In conclusion the Prov . G . M . announced that the next Provincial Grand Lodge would bo held at Birkenhead . The lodge having been closed , The members oi" the lodge then formed in procession , and walked from the lodge room to St . Michael ' s Church . Tho body of the church was appropriated almost exclusively to the brethren , tbe galleries being occupied by the general
public . There was foil cathedral service . The choir consisted of Bros . Edmondson , Stafford , N . Dmnville , Andrews , Roscoe , and Hayter , assisted by the excullent amateur choir of St . Michael's Church , who had in the kindest manner offered their valuable assistance in the cause of charity . Bro . Twiss , of Knutsford , P . G . Org . of Cheshire , presided at the organ . A very able sermon , and one most appropriate to tbe occasion , was preached by the P . G . Chap . Bro . the Rev . £ D . Garvenafter
, which a collection was made , the proceeds of which are to be divided between the Macclesfield Infirmary and the Provincial Fund of Benevolence . At the close of divine service the brethren walked in procession to the Town Hall to tho banquet . The Prov . G-M . was supported by Bros . Cope , Latham , aud Bland , the Prov . G . Chap ., and the principal ollicers of the province . During the after dinner proceedings songs and glees were sung by the professional brethren , Bros . Edmondson ,
Stafford , Dumville , Andrews , lloseoe , and Hayter . After tbe usual loyal toasts had been given , the Prov . G . M . said that be felt quite certain that the manner in which they bad drunk tbe previous toasts was no mere lip loyalty , but he was equally sure that were it possible even with more hearty loyalty they would drink the health of tbe M . W . G . M tbe Masonic sovereign of their order . Tbe M . W . G . M ., as they all knew , was worthy of their utmost respect
and gratitude , because during a long life he had devoted his best energies and abilities to promote tbe interests of the Craft . He had mentioned to them to-day in the lodgo that the M . W . G . M . came from London to Lancaster to perform a ceremony of consecration , and although he was 73 years of age he returned to London . He ( the P . G . M . ) had the honour to accompany him back to London on the third day . This was the 25 th year of his Masonic ruleand most rightlyhad the Craft
, , determined to celebrate that event . Highly gratified was he to co-operate most cordially in the commemoration which they had determined for such an occasion . The fund would be devoted to no mere purposes of personal gratification . The money would be devoted to an exhibition for the preferment in the world of some youth , some orphan , or perchance some poor Masonic sister , who , for want of such aid might be left in distress . Such was the M . W . G . M's . wishand he was sure it
, would be acceded to by the Craft in general . Tbe G . M . was not merely the Masonic sovereign , but by his commanding manner , by his tact and discretion , be had done more to promote the cause of Masonry than any one now living . He therefore begged to propose the health of "The Most Worshipful tbe Grand Master" with all the honours they could give him . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm The Prov . G . M . then proposed tho health of " The Earl de
Grey and Itipon , M . W . D . G . M ., and the other officers of the Grand Lodge . " Bro . Aincus M'Intyre , G . I ? ., responded , and said he felt great pleasure and satisfaction in rising to return thanks for the D . G . M . of England and officers of the Grand Lodge past and present . As the P . G . M . had said , most truly tbe conduct of Lord de Grey and Itipon as D . G . M . required very little eulogy , because his services were so well known . In each succeeding year be had more and more endeared himself to the hearts of the Masons