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their differences ivithout the necessity of bringing the matter before this Provincial Grand Lodge . " The history of this year has , through the dispensations of the Great Architect of the Universe , to be recorded as an eventful one in the annals of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire , inasmuch as since we last met it has pleased that mysterious Providence , who in His infinite wisdom sees fit to afllict communities and families , to remove from amongst us ,
by the hand of death , our lute highly esteemed and much venerated Provincial Grand Master , Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie , Esq ., who , after governing this province for a period of 39 years , was , on the 15 th of May last , summoned to that Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . At the request of our late beloved Provincial Grand Master , his remains wove deposited in the cemetery at Padiham , with Masonic honours , a large concourse of brethren from this
and the adjoining provinces being present to pay a tribute of respect to his memory . Whilst , however , deploring the loss this province has sustained by the death of so good a man and so eminent a Mason , wo have great cause to rejoice that it has pleased the M . W . Grand Master to appoint , as his successor , that very worthy and highly esteemed brother , Lieut .-Col . Sir Thomas George Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., who , for tbe past eight years , has so ably filled the office of D . Prov . G . M ., and who has , by his urbanity and strict attention to the important duties of bis high ofiice , has endeared himself to all the brethren in
province , many of whom have assembled to-day to enjoy the gratification of witnessing his installation as their Provincial Grand Master ; and in expressing my fervent hope that a very lengthened period of time may elapse ere we again assemble for the purpose of seeing his successor installed , I feel assured I only echo the sentiments of every true hearted Mason in the province . " During the year twenty-seven dispensations have been
granted—viz ., three for making serving brothers ; twelve for initiating more than the prescribed number ; seven for meeting in clothing at places other than the lodge-room ; two for making the host of the hotel where the lodge meets an officer of his lodge ; two for holding Masonic balls for charitable purposes ; and one for initiating a candidate under twenty-one years of age , he being about to join his regiment in India , his
father's consent having first been obtained . " In conclusion , I am glad to say that the Provinchial Charities continue to be fairly supported , but it is earnestly hoped that lodges and brethren generally will exert themselves to obtain increased donations and subscriptions in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution and the Masons ' Relief Fund , to enable tbe respective committees of these
excellent Institutions to carry out efficiently the objects for whieh they were severally established . "JOSEPH MAWDEST . ET , " Prov . G . Sec . W . L . "
Petitions for relief were presented from lodges No . 484 , 594 , and 613 . and in each case the sum of £ 5 was voted to the petitioner . On the motion of Bro . JYylie , Prov . G . Reg ., seconded by Bro . Albham , Prov . G . D ., it was resolved that a letter of condolence be addressed to the widow and family of Bro . Le Gendre N . Starkie , late Grand Master of this Province . It was moved by the R . W . Prov . G . Masterseconded bBro .
, y Starkie , P . Prov . S . G . W ., and resolved that a letter of condolence be addressed to the JJP . W . G . M . on the loss he has sustained by the death of the Countess of Zetland . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Haddock , P . Prov . Supt . of Works , seconded hy Bro . Rev . O'Neill , Assist . Prov . G . Chap , that tbe congratulations of this Provincial Grand Lodge be conveyed by lira . StarkieP . Prov . S . G . W . to the H . W . Prov .
, G . M . on bis appointment to the office , which sentiments having been expressed in very feeling and eloquent terms , were warmly and suitably acknowledged by tbe R . W . Prov . G . M .. Some routine business having been transacted , the Provincial Grand Lodge was , after solemn prayer by the Prov . G . Chap ., closed in due form by the li . W . Prov . G . JI ., and the officers retired in processional order to appropriate musicthe brethren paying
, tbe accustomed honours . The Craft Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren , to the number of about 120 , adjourned to the large room in the Bull Hotel , ivhere a banquet was provided for them . The R . W . Prov . G . M . took tbe chair , supported on his right by Bros . Cornwall Legh , M . P ., Capt . Cope , and the Hon . F . A . Stanley
AT . P ., and on Ins left by Bros . Mawdesley and Revs . Vernon and O'Neill . The vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Bourne . After the cloth was drawn , tbe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to , and after spending a very delightful evening , the brethren separated at eight o'clock p . m .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —A very large and influential meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . John Griffiths , W . M ' ., in the chair . Bros . Henry Roberts and Samuel Goss were raised to tbe sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being most ably performed by the W . JI . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and after
some trifling amendments to the by-laws had been agreed on , tbe lodge was closed in peace and harmony at half-past nine p . m . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . William Williams , reported thot it was intended to hold a Provincial Grand Lodge at Abergavenny , on the 26 th of October , but in consequence of the illness of the Provincial Grand Master , it would be postponed till the 23 rd of Novemberwhen tbe Provincial Grand Master
, hoped to be able to be present , and the fact that tho worthy brother was progresssug so rapidly towards good health was received with much pleasure and satisfaction by the brethren present , by whom the Provincial Grand Master is held in much esteem .
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION . ) Svrj _ xs , EjL . —Lidefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) . —The usual monthlv meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday the 10 th inst . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . James Richardson , G . See ., the chair was filled by Bro . James G . Hall , P . JI ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., who ably conducted the business of the evening . After confirmation of the minutes , several candidates were
balloted for , after which Bro . Thomas Griffiths , B . M ., wasduly passed to the second degree . The W . M . then stated that , in conformity with a resolution passed at the last meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , the brethren were called upon to elect two representative Past Masters to serve on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee ; and , on tbe motion of the D . Prov . G . JI ., Bros . F . D . Jficliael , P . JI ., Prov . S . G . W ., and J . G .
Hall , P . JI ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., were unanimously elected . Tbe Prov . G . M . having signified bis intention of honouring the lodge with an official visit on the occasion , there was an unusually large attendance of brethren . Among those present were the Prov . G . M ., Bro . TheodoreMansel Talbot , the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Edward J . Morris ; Bros . 0 . J . JVilliams , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; George Allen , P . Prov . G . Sec ; H . L . C . Prichard , Prov .
. T . G . D . ; Wm . L . C . Powell , P . Prov . J . G . D ; William Cox , P . Prov . G . Org . ; D . Longdon , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; G . J . Stroud , P . JI . ; Thomas Powell , P . M . and Treas . ; L . Tulloek , J . W . ; W . Jones , Sec ; F . A . Hopwood , S . D . ; D . Williams , J . D . ; J . Jones Hewson , Dir . of Cers . ; George Richardson , I . G . ; Edward Frecker , Org . ; J . Jowett , Steward ; J . Probett , Prov . G . TlerMitchellRoadEvansPowerHeartleySpencer ,
y ; , , , , , Richards , Rees , Doran , Rogers , Phillips , and many other members and visitors . The Prov . G . JI . was received with the greatest cordiality and fraternal feeling ; and , on assuming the chair , he addressed tbe brethren in an eloquent and thoroughly Masonic speech , which was most attentively listened to and appreciated . After tbe closing of the lodge the brethren repaired to the refreshment room adjoining the lodge room , when
a most agreeable evening was spent . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , aud some excellent gleos , duets , and songs , contributed , in no small degree to the enjoyment of the assembled brethren .
SUFFOLK . JVOODBRIDGE . —Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . —Under the able Mastership of Bvo . F . Spalding , this old lodge , ivhieh is reputed to be an excellent aid to the Craft , is in a flourishing state , and a considerable accession of initiates and joining members has taken place during the present year . A life governsbip has been purchased for the Master of the lodge , for the time for the Benevolent Institution for aged
Freemabeing , Royal sons and their W ' idoivs , life governorships for the Boys' and Girls' Schools having been similarly obtained hy the members in the preceding two years , in addition to which many local demands on the funds of the lodge have been met . Bro . W .
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Provincial.
their differences ivithout the necessity of bringing the matter before this Provincial Grand Lodge . " The history of this year has , through the dispensations of the Great Architect of the Universe , to be recorded as an eventful one in the annals of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire , inasmuch as since we last met it has pleased that mysterious Providence , who in His infinite wisdom sees fit to afllict communities and families , to remove from amongst us ,
by the hand of death , our lute highly esteemed and much venerated Provincial Grand Master , Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie , Esq ., who , after governing this province for a period of 39 years , was , on the 15 th of May last , summoned to that Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . At the request of our late beloved Provincial Grand Master , his remains wove deposited in the cemetery at Padiham , with Masonic honours , a large concourse of brethren from this
and the adjoining provinces being present to pay a tribute of respect to his memory . Whilst , however , deploring the loss this province has sustained by the death of so good a man and so eminent a Mason , wo have great cause to rejoice that it has pleased the M . W . Grand Master to appoint , as his successor , that very worthy and highly esteemed brother , Lieut .-Col . Sir Thomas George Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., who , for tbe past eight years , has so ably filled the office of D . Prov . G . M ., and who has , by his urbanity and strict attention to the important duties of bis high ofiice , has endeared himself to all the brethren in
province , many of whom have assembled to-day to enjoy the gratification of witnessing his installation as their Provincial Grand Master ; and in expressing my fervent hope that a very lengthened period of time may elapse ere we again assemble for the purpose of seeing his successor installed , I feel assured I only echo the sentiments of every true hearted Mason in the province . " During the year twenty-seven dispensations have been
granted—viz ., three for making serving brothers ; twelve for initiating more than the prescribed number ; seven for meeting in clothing at places other than the lodge-room ; two for making the host of the hotel where the lodge meets an officer of his lodge ; two for holding Masonic balls for charitable purposes ; and one for initiating a candidate under twenty-one years of age , he being about to join his regiment in India , his
father's consent having first been obtained . " In conclusion , I am glad to say that the Provinchial Charities continue to be fairly supported , but it is earnestly hoped that lodges and brethren generally will exert themselves to obtain increased donations and subscriptions in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution and the Masons ' Relief Fund , to enable tbe respective committees of these
excellent Institutions to carry out efficiently the objects for whieh they were severally established . "JOSEPH MAWDEST . ET , " Prov . G . Sec . W . L . "
Petitions for relief were presented from lodges No . 484 , 594 , and 613 . and in each case the sum of £ 5 was voted to the petitioner . On the motion of Bro . JYylie , Prov . G . Reg ., seconded by Bro . Albham , Prov . G . D ., it was resolved that a letter of condolence be addressed to the widow and family of Bro . Le Gendre N . Starkie , late Grand Master of this Province . It was moved by the R . W . Prov . G . Masterseconded bBro .
, y Starkie , P . Prov . S . G . W ., and resolved that a letter of condolence be addressed to the JJP . W . G . M . on the loss he has sustained by the death of the Countess of Zetland . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Haddock , P . Prov . Supt . of Works , seconded hy Bro . Rev . O'Neill , Assist . Prov . G . Chap , that tbe congratulations of this Provincial Grand Lodge be conveyed by lira . StarkieP . Prov . S . G . W . to the H . W . Prov .
, G . M . on bis appointment to the office , which sentiments having been expressed in very feeling and eloquent terms , were warmly and suitably acknowledged by tbe R . W . Prov . G . M .. Some routine business having been transacted , the Provincial Grand Lodge was , after solemn prayer by the Prov . G . Chap ., closed in due form by the li . W . Prov . G . JI ., and the officers retired in processional order to appropriate musicthe brethren paying
, tbe accustomed honours . The Craft Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren , to the number of about 120 , adjourned to the large room in the Bull Hotel , ivhere a banquet was provided for them . The R . W . Prov . G . M . took tbe chair , supported on his right by Bros . Cornwall Legh , M . P ., Capt . Cope , and the Hon . F . A . Stanley
AT . P ., and on Ins left by Bros . Mawdesley and Revs . Vernon and O'Neill . The vice-chair being occupied by Bro . Bourne . After the cloth was drawn , tbe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to , and after spending a very delightful evening , the brethren separated at eight o'clock p . m .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —A very large and influential meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . John Griffiths , W . M ' ., in the chair . Bros . Henry Roberts and Samuel Goss were raised to tbe sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being most ably performed by the W . JI . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and after
some trifling amendments to the by-laws had been agreed on , tbe lodge was closed in peace and harmony at half-past nine p . m . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . William Williams , reported thot it was intended to hold a Provincial Grand Lodge at Abergavenny , on the 26 th of October , but in consequence of the illness of the Provincial Grand Master , it would be postponed till the 23 rd of Novemberwhen tbe Provincial Grand Master
, hoped to be able to be present , and the fact that tho worthy brother was progresssug so rapidly towards good health was received with much pleasure and satisfaction by the brethren present , by whom the Provincial Grand Master is held in much esteem .
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION . ) Svrj _ xs , EjL . —Lidefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) . —The usual monthlv meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday the 10 th inst . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . James Richardson , G . See ., the chair was filled by Bro . James G . Hall , P . JI ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., who ably conducted the business of the evening . After confirmation of the minutes , several candidates were
balloted for , after which Bro . Thomas Griffiths , B . M ., wasduly passed to the second degree . The W . M . then stated that , in conformity with a resolution passed at the last meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , the brethren were called upon to elect two representative Past Masters to serve on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee ; and , on tbe motion of the D . Prov . G . JI ., Bros . F . D . Jficliael , P . JI ., Prov . S . G . W ., and J . G .
Hall , P . JI ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., were unanimously elected . Tbe Prov . G . M . having signified bis intention of honouring the lodge with an official visit on the occasion , there was an unusually large attendance of brethren . Among those present were the Prov . G . M ., Bro . TheodoreMansel Talbot , the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Edward J . Morris ; Bros . 0 . J . JVilliams , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; George Allen , P . Prov . G . Sec ; H . L . C . Prichard , Prov .
. T . G . D . ; Wm . L . C . Powell , P . Prov . J . G . D ; William Cox , P . Prov . G . Org . ; D . Longdon , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; G . J . Stroud , P . JI . ; Thomas Powell , P . M . and Treas . ; L . Tulloek , J . W . ; W . Jones , Sec ; F . A . Hopwood , S . D . ; D . Williams , J . D . ; J . Jones Hewson , Dir . of Cers . ; George Richardson , I . G . ; Edward Frecker , Org . ; J . Jowett , Steward ; J . Probett , Prov . G . TlerMitchellRoadEvansPowerHeartleySpencer ,
y ; , , , , , Richards , Rees , Doran , Rogers , Phillips , and many other members and visitors . The Prov . G . JI . was received with the greatest cordiality and fraternal feeling ; and , on assuming the chair , he addressed tbe brethren in an eloquent and thoroughly Masonic speech , which was most attentively listened to and appreciated . After tbe closing of the lodge the brethren repaired to the refreshment room adjoining the lodge room , when
a most agreeable evening was spent . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , aud some excellent gleos , duets , and songs , contributed , in no small degree to the enjoyment of the assembled brethren .
SUFFOLK . JVOODBRIDGE . —Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . —Under the able Mastership of Bvo . F . Spalding , this old lodge , ivhieh is reputed to be an excellent aid to the Craft , is in a flourishing state , and a considerable accession of initiates and joining members has taken place during the present year . A life governsbip has been purchased for the Master of the lodge , for the time for the Benevolent Institution for aged
Freemabeing , Royal sons and their W ' idoivs , life governorships for the Boys' and Girls' Schools having been similarly obtained hy the members in the preceding two years , in addition to which many local demands on the funds of the lodge have been met . Bro . W .