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closed , the M . M . ' s , the F . C . 's , and E . A . 's , Avere successively admitted , and saluted the AV . M ., Avho was proclaimed on each occasion . The AV . M . then appointed and invested the folloAving brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , viz .: — Bro . G . Greenall , M . P . Senior AVarden , „ C . Pettitt :., J . AV . and Sec . „ AV . Woods Senior Deacon . „ J . Tnnstall Junior Deacon .

„ AV . Aterin Inner Guard . « * - £ ; ™ ; . } Stewards . „ G . Blackhm-st j „ H . B . AVbito P . M . and Treas . „ J . Robinson Tyler . Bro . AA ylie delivered the whole of tbe charges to the several officers in a most fluent and impressive manner . BroShaw ThewlisP = MProvSGDobserved thatIIOAV

. , ., . ..., , Bro . AA hite had terminated his year of office as AV . M ., he Avas sure the brethren would immediately testify their esteem for , and their indebtedness to him , for the great ability , energy , and unequalled success with which he had worked , ancl to which is owing the progressive improvement in , aud present prosperity of , this loclge . He , therefore , moved a vote of thanks to Bro . AVhite , as the present acknowledgement of his invaluable

services , which , being seconded by Bro . Captain Knight , was unanimously carried . The AA . M . then commanded the J . AV . to call the brethren off for refreshment at

THE BANQUET , Avhich was served in the public hall , by Bro . Holloway in a sumptuous manner . It included the choicest delicacies of the season , and in every respect gave satisfaction , reflecting the greatest credit on his abilities and liberality as a caterer . The chair was occupied by tbe A \ . M ., Bro . Bowes , while the two AVardeus , Bros . Greenall , M . P ., and Pettitt , occupid their " constant laces "

p . The AV . M . Avas supported " on the right by Bro . the Right Hon . Lord de Tabley , P . S . G . AV . of England , and Bro . E . Wylie , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; and on the left by Bros . II . B . AVliite P . M ., and Captain Knight . The musical arrangements were kindly undertaken by Bros . Saunders , Prov . G . Org . ; Armstrong , Prov . G . Purst . ; Graham ancl Haswell , all of Liverpool . Grace before meat , " Praise the

Lord , 0 my Soul ; " grace after meat , " Non-nobis Domine . " The cloth having been withdrawn , and orders given and executed , the following toasts Aveve drank : — Bro . BOWES , AV . M ., on rising to propose " The Queen—the daughter ancl neice of Masons , " said it was the mission of Masons to be loyal . At their initiation into the " mystic art " they Aveve conjured to be good citizens and loyal subjects . From principlethenthey accorded to their most gracious SoA'erei

, , gn , their beloved Queen , primary notice . The Queen was a model in every relation of life , ancl they wei'e especially proud of her affinity to themselves as Freemasons . He trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would bless , preserve , ancl comfort her . The ( oast was drunk with right loyal enthusiasm . The AV . MASTEB said the next toast needed no Avords of his

to commend it . The Prince of Wales had been educated in three Universities , travelled in four quarters of the globe , and had been trained by the best of parents . So far he had proved himself all that could be wished . He concluded by expressin g a hope that the day was not far distant when His Royal Hi ghness would be enrolled a member of their Order . " The Prince and Princess of AVales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " was drunk with enthusiasm .

Bro . AVYLIE , P . Prov . G . Sec , by request of the WM ., proposed the next toast— "The M . W . G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and the Grand Loclge of England . " He said he entertained the most unbounded respect for the heads of the Craft , for they Avere the best of men and Masons , and possessed the largest sympathies . He expatiated in most eloquent terms at great length on the Order generally , and the grand principles on

which it is founded . He coupled Avith the toast the name of Lord de Tabley , P . S . G . W . of England , and sat down amidst much Masonic cheering . Lord DE TABLEY said that in responding to tlie toast so enthusiasticall y received , he felt unable to satisfactorily perform his duty ; hut he would assure the brethren that they had only rendered justice to the M . AV . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , and the R . AV . D . G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon , Avho Avhether as noblemen , gentlemen , or as Masons , were each equally and peculiarly worthy of the greatest esteem and respect .

The Earl of Zetland had presided for many years as the sovereign ruling power over Freemasonry throughout the Britis dominions ; and , assisted by a Grand Lodge composed of sonnof the best of men and Masons , has ever been distinguished b \ the most undeyiating equity in the administration of Masoniijurisprudence—judging with candour , admonishing with friend ship , and reprehending with mercy ; ruling with brotherly love , gaining affection , inspiring confidence , and ever giving ent'nv

satisfaction throughout the Craft . Yet the fullest appreciable )! of the very many good qualities and excellent virtues possesses i by our noble and Most AVorshipful Grand Master and his Eig hi AVorshipf al Deputy is enjoyed by those who have tho honour and good fortune to he personally acquainted Avith them a ^ gentlemen and brother Masons . He ( Lord de Tabley ) wa * proud of being- a member of the Grand Lodge of England , am : regretted that the responding on behalf of that Grand Lodge

and its presiding chiefs had not fallen to a more eloquent am I able member than himself . His lordship then addressed the brethren in most eloquent terms on the grand principles of the Order , aud especially on the Masonic Charities , and highly eulogised the founders and supporters of the admirable AVcst Lancashire Masonic Institution for tho Education and Advancement in Life of Children of Distressed and Deceased

Freemasons ; and whilst commending the excellent arrangements , aud being highly gratified in observing the great success of this institution , he hoped that those brethren Avho gave it support would yet not fail to also assist the Grand Lodge in supporting those great Masonic Charities in and near the metropolis . The noble brother said he had long been desirous of visfcing this ancient lodge , and it now afforded him great pleasure in observing the admirable arrangements and the flourishing condition

of the loclge . He expressed himself highly gratified and complimented by the hearty and fraternal reception he had experienced in the lodge and at the banquet ; and while thanking them for their expressions of esteem ancl respect of , and their loyalty towards , their Masonic rulers , he , in conclusion , wished them all hearty good wishes and prosperity . The AV . MASTEB proposed the " Provincial Grand Masters of East Lancashire , Cheshire , and the neighbouring Provinces , "

coupling with it the name of Lord De Tabley , Prov . S . G . W . for Cheshire , & c . Bro , LOUD DE TABLET said that an unfortunate question from the W . M ., iudiscr . etly answered , elicited from him the fact of his being an officer and member of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire , and again brought him to his feet . He thanked them for the compliment , and assured them that thei . i kind remarks were justly merited . Bro . TIIEAVLIS , Prov . S . G . D ., rose with extreme gratification to propose " The Health of their esteemed brother and Senior

Warden , Gilbert Greenall , M . P . for the Borough of Warrington . " He spoke at some length on the well-known public , ancl also many private excellencies of character unostentatiously displayed hy the esteemed brother , and sat down amidst unanimous applause . Bro . GIUGENALL , M . P ., in reply , said that here , as Masons , he must not , and dare not , enter on political topics , such being absolutely prohibited ; he found the prohibition affording Mm

an agreeable recreation after his ordinary experiences of the non-Masonic banquets . He had become a Mason on learning the disinterested and [ pure principles on which the Order is founded , and his experiences since having become a Mason , had corroborated ancl amplified his previous good opinions of the excellencies of the Institution . He had this evening been appointed as an officer in the lodge , an honour which he fully

appreciated , and he would pledge himself to attend as often as possible , and discharge his duties to the utmost of his abilities . In conclusion , he thanked the brethren for the hearty , truly fraternal , and kind manner in Avhich they had received the toast and sat down admitst much Masonic cheering . Bro . GEEENALL , M . P ., rose with great pleasure to propose "The Health of the AV . M . " He had known him intimately

since he came into Warrington , now twelve years since , and he had noticed uniformly that Avhatever he took in hand proved a success . He did not wonder , therefore , that the brethren of No . 14-8 had chosen him as their AV . M . Drunk with full Masonic honours . TheAV . MASTEB , in his response , said he felt deeply sensible of their kindness . To Bro . Greenall his thanks were due for the flattering terms in which he had proposed his health , and to all present for the reception they had given it . He naturally felt proud of the position he had attained by their unanimous