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long and highly interesting account of the working of the Charity Committee of Manchester and Salford , and of tho Systematic Fund of Benevolence , which has about 150 subscribers of one guinea per annum , and is established to meet cases not otherwise provided for . Bro . C . Heywood , I . P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the newly-installed AV . M ., J 3 ro . Paterson , " and wished him , in becoming terms , a happy and prosperous of office . The W . M . returned thanksbut more especially
year , to the brethren of the Humphrey Clieotham Lodge , for having elected him unanimously . He assured them of his deep sense of his important trust , and that he would do all in his power to discharge the duties imposed on him . " The Immediate P . M . and the rest of the P . M . 's , " was proposed by Bro . J . A . Birch , P . M ., and acknowledged by Bros . Heywood , Duflield , Simpson , and Sowler , all P M . ' s of the lodge . 'J he AA . M . proposed " The
Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . C . Fitzgerald Matier , Grand Steward , Grand Lodge of Scotland , who duly returned thanks . The W . M . next proposed "The Officers of the Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . Gottz , J . W . Bro . J . AV . Petty , P . M ., proposed "The Ladies . " The Tyler ' s toast , which was drank in silence , concluded a most delightful eveningwhich was enlivened by the exquisite singing of a
, glee party , consisting of Bros . Dumville , Edmundson , Wroe , Bailey , & c . Bro . Seed , P . M ., presided at the piano with his accustomed ability . A vote of thanks was passed to the committee of the club for the very handsome and liberal manner in wbieh they had catered for the lodge on this occasion .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LANCASHIRE . —Poivley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular meeting of the Rowley Lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd January , at the Masonic Rooms , Athena > um , Lancaster . Present : Bros . Hall , L . R . C . P ., AA . M . ; Dr . Moore , P . R . S ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works , as I . P . M . and Sec ; J . Hatch , W . M . 2 S 1 , as S . AV . ; E . Storey , I . P . M . 281 , as J . AV . ; AA . Barker , Treas . ; C . E . Dodson ,
S . D . ; Conlan , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; aud AAlitson , Tyler . The lodge was opened , minutes confirmed , and regular business proceeded with . The ballot was taken for the Rev . Bro . P . A . Cave-Brown-Cave , M . A ., P . Prov . G . S . AV Oxon , P . M . Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , who was duly elected a joining member of ihe lodge . Bro . Dr . Moore , in accordance with notice given at a former meeting , proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged
Freemasons and their AVidows . This was seconded by Bro . AA . Baker , Treasurer , with the stipulation that it should be so contributed as to confer a life governorship upon Bro . Dr . Moore , who would represent the Bowley Lodge as steward at the festival on the 26 th inst ., and carried unanimously . The labours of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed in due form . PRESTON . —Lodge of Peace and Unity ( No . 314 ) . —A regular
meeting of this lodge was held at the Militia Mess Room , on the 10 th ult . There were present : Bros . George Lawson , jun ., AV . M . ; XV . Smith , M . D ., SW . ; C . Clayton , J . W . ; AA . Naylor , 3 . D . ; G . Gibson , J . D . ; Henry Davies , I . G . ; B . Haldan , M . D ., Treas . ; Arthur Dawson , Sec . Bro . AVilliam Smith , M . D ., was then installed as W . M ., and appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . Clayton , S . W . ; A . Dawson , J . W . ; G . Gibson , S . O . ; Henry Davies , J . O . ; Bee , I . G . ; J . P . Gogaiu , M . A .,
J . P . Chap . ; B . Haldan , M . D ., Treas . ; T . H . Inyres , Sec . Bro . John AVarsley , was raised . Bros . Joseph Mann Discan , John Henry Threlfall , and John Brown were passed .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge took place on AVednesday , the 5 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when about 40 brethren including many P . Prov . G . Officers were presont . The minutes of tlie last lodge and a lodge of emergency were read and confirmed , and the lodge was then opened in tho second degree . Bro . Pettifor ,
P . M . then presented Bro . Stanley , S . AV . to the W . M . and P . G . M . nominate , Bro . William Kelly , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was conducted throughout in a most able manner , and the brethren below the rank of P . M . ' s having been re-admitted , sainted the W . M . in the three degrees . The Treasurer Bro . AVeare , P . M ., then read his report , which was adopted , and on the motion of Bro . Pettifor , P . M . seconded by the W . M ., the thanks of the lodge were given to Bro . AVeure for the efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties .
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He was then unanimously re-elected . The AV . M . then appointed and invested bis officers as follows : —R . W . Bro . XV . Kelly , P . G . M . nominate and I . P . M . ; Bros . Strctton , P . Prov . G . Reg . S . W . ; Crow , F . C . O . P . Prov . G . Org . J . W . ; Pearce , M . JD . Sec ; A . Palmer , S . D . ; J . AV . Smith , J . D . ; Widdowson , I . G . ; C . Bembridge , Tyler . Bro . AA eare , P . M . aud Bro . L . A . Clarke , P . M . received the thanks of the lodge for past services as Stewardsand were re-elected . Bios . McAllister and
Widdow-, son were elected members of the Hall Committ . 'e . Tho lodge was resumed in second degree , when Bros . Donisthorpe and Matts were examined and subsequently admitted to a Master Mason's lodge and raised to the sublime degree , the AV . M . acquitting himself very creditably indeed . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Kelly , P . M . proposed that an expression of regret on the part of the lodge be given "
to Bro . Jlajor Brewin , P . Prov . S . G . W ., P . Z ., at his leaving tho province , seconded by Bro . Stretton and carried unanimously . Bro . Brewin acknowledged the vote in suitable terms . Bro . Kelly then informed the brethren that he had been informed from bead quarters that the honour of the Prov . G . Mastership had been conferred upon him by the M . W . G . M . The announcement -was received with enthusiasm by the brethren . Tho A \ . M . thou
requested the P . G . M . ( nominate ) to withdraw for a few minutes , and on his return to the lodge Bro . L . A . Clarke , P . M . read the following address— "To tho R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , Prov . G . M . ( nominate ) of Leicestershire and Rutland , and I . P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester . AA e , the undersigned , on behalf the Master , Past Masters , AVardens , Officers aud Brethren , in open lodge assembled , approach you , R . AV . sir , on this
occasion to beg your acceptance of these articles ( consisting of a splendid time piece , two large and beautiful bronzes , and au illuminated address ) , as a token of our gratitude for the valuable services rendered by you , in undertaking , and so ably discharging the importing duties of AA . M . of this lodge during the years 186 S and 1 SG 9 . It is not intended by this testimonial to acknowledge how much Freemasonry generally , and in Leicestershire aud Rutland particularly , is indebted to you for your unceasing love , and constant devotion to every duty connected with the Craft ; neither is it intended to express the genuine good feeling , which exists among the brethren of the province , happily
governed , until this present time , by the great and good nobleman , the Earl Howe , assisted by yourself ; but it is desired simply to testify to yon that the brethren of your own looge , appreciate the true kindness of heart and courtesy of manner , which you have so naturally displayed both in and out of lodge , and to record the fact , which must be to yourself , and all of us , most gratifying , that under your recent Mastership , our lodge has been resuscitatedand is now the most flourishing in the
-, pro vince . In offering to you , R . W . Sir , our most hearty congratulations on the great honour just conferred upon you , viz ., the Grand Mastership of Leicestershire and Rutland , in succession to Earl Howe , an honour rarely conferred upon any but the first nobles in the land . We sincerely trust you will continue to countenance , by your presence , precept , and example , the duties of our lodge , and that it may please the Great Architect
of the Universe to prolong your lifo , with every earthly blessing , to a generous old age , is our most earnest prayer . " 15 ro . Clarke then read the illuminated address , as follows : " To Bro . AVilliam Kelly , P . M . 279 , We , the undersigned Past Masters , Officers and Brethren of St . John ' s Lodge desire by the presentation of this testimonial , together with a time piece and pair of bronzes , to show you our appreciation of your kindness and Masonic zeal in consenting to take the office of Worshiful Master for the paat
p two years , thereby upholding the efficiency of the lodge at a time when , through unavoidable circumstances , it was much in need of such support . Bros . Irvin , J' . M ., Pettifor , P . M ., Buck , M . D ., P . M ., AVeare , P . M ., Morris , P . M ., Clarke , I . P . M ., Stanley , S . AV ., Strctton , J . W , Crow , M . C . C . O . Sec , Einberlin , Ride , Gosling , Packer , Taylor , Cheekland , Hart , Palmer , Smith , WiddowsonPearceM . I ) . FinchM . D . PorterTarratt
, , , , , , , McAllister , Atwood , Donisthorpe , Matts and Pegg . " R . W . Bro . Kelly , who was thoroughly taken by surprise , in receiving the present thanked the brethren from bis heart for their cordial good will , and appreciation of his endeavours to further the good of Masonry . He said he would at any time rather go through the whole of the three degrees , than make a speech , and on this occasion particularly , he was utterly non able to express his
feelings in words , but ho was so visibly affected that words were not needed to show how deeply he felt the courtesy and hearty affection shown to him . He proceeded to say that his exertions for Masonry would never cease , as long as he bad power to
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long and highly interesting account of the working of the Charity Committee of Manchester and Salford , and of tho Systematic Fund of Benevolence , which has about 150 subscribers of one guinea per annum , and is established to meet cases not otherwise provided for . Bro . C . Heywood , I . P . M ., then proposed " The Health of the newly-installed AV . M ., J 3 ro . Paterson , " and wished him , in becoming terms , a happy and prosperous of office . The W . M . returned thanksbut more especially
year , to the brethren of the Humphrey Clieotham Lodge , for having elected him unanimously . He assured them of his deep sense of his important trust , and that he would do all in his power to discharge the duties imposed on him . " The Immediate P . M . and the rest of the P . M . 's , " was proposed by Bro . J . A . Birch , P . M ., and acknowledged by Bros . Heywood , Duflield , Simpson , and Sowler , all P M . ' s of the lodge . 'J he AA . M . proposed " The
Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . C . Fitzgerald Matier , Grand Steward , Grand Lodge of Scotland , who duly returned thanks . The W . M . next proposed "The Officers of the Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . Gottz , J . W . Bro . J . AV . Petty , P . M ., proposed "The Ladies . " The Tyler ' s toast , which was drank in silence , concluded a most delightful eveningwhich was enlivened by the exquisite singing of a
, glee party , consisting of Bros . Dumville , Edmundson , Wroe , Bailey , & c . Bro . Seed , P . M ., presided at the piano with his accustomed ability . A vote of thanks was passed to the committee of the club for the very handsome and liberal manner in wbieh they had catered for the lodge on this occasion .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LANCASHIRE . —Poivley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular meeting of the Rowley Lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd January , at the Masonic Rooms , Athena > um , Lancaster . Present : Bros . Hall , L . R . C . P ., AA . M . ; Dr . Moore , P . R . S ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works , as I . P . M . and Sec ; J . Hatch , W . M . 2 S 1 , as S . AV . ; E . Storey , I . P . M . 281 , as J . AV . ; AA . Barker , Treas . ; C . E . Dodson ,
S . D . ; Conlan , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; aud AAlitson , Tyler . The lodge was opened , minutes confirmed , and regular business proceeded with . The ballot was taken for the Rev . Bro . P . A . Cave-Brown-Cave , M . A ., P . Prov . G . S . AV Oxon , P . M . Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , who was duly elected a joining member of ihe lodge . Bro . Dr . Moore , in accordance with notice given at a former meeting , proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged
Freemasons and their AVidows . This was seconded by Bro . AA . Baker , Treasurer , with the stipulation that it should be so contributed as to confer a life governorship upon Bro . Dr . Moore , who would represent the Bowley Lodge as steward at the festival on the 26 th inst ., and carried unanimously . The labours of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed in due form . PRESTON . —Lodge of Peace and Unity ( No . 314 ) . —A regular
meeting of this lodge was held at the Militia Mess Room , on the 10 th ult . There were present : Bros . George Lawson , jun ., AV . M . ; XV . Smith , M . D ., SW . ; C . Clayton , J . W . ; AA . Naylor , 3 . D . ; G . Gibson , J . D . ; Henry Davies , I . G . ; B . Haldan , M . D ., Treas . ; Arthur Dawson , Sec . Bro . AVilliam Smith , M . D ., was then installed as W . M ., and appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . Clayton , S . W . ; A . Dawson , J . W . ; G . Gibson , S . O . ; Henry Davies , J . O . ; Bee , I . G . ; J . P . Gogaiu , M . A .,
J . P . Chap . ; B . Haldan , M . D ., Treas . ; T . H . Inyres , Sec . Bro . John AVarsley , was raised . Bros . Joseph Mann Discan , John Henry Threlfall , and John Brown were passed .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge took place on AVednesday , the 5 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when about 40 brethren including many P . Prov . G . Officers were presont . The minutes of tlie last lodge and a lodge of emergency were read and confirmed , and the lodge was then opened in tho second degree . Bro . Pettifor ,
P . M . then presented Bro . Stanley , S . AV . to the W . M . and P . G . M . nominate , Bro . William Kelly , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was conducted throughout in a most able manner , and the brethren below the rank of P . M . ' s having been re-admitted , sainted the W . M . in the three degrees . The Treasurer Bro . AVeare , P . M ., then read his report , which was adopted , and on the motion of Bro . Pettifor , P . M . seconded by the W . M ., the thanks of the lodge were given to Bro . AVeure for the efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties .
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He was then unanimously re-elected . The AV . M . then appointed and invested bis officers as follows : —R . W . Bro . XV . Kelly , P . G . M . nominate and I . P . M . ; Bros . Strctton , P . Prov . G . Reg . S . W . ; Crow , F . C . O . P . Prov . G . Org . J . W . ; Pearce , M . JD . Sec ; A . Palmer , S . D . ; J . AV . Smith , J . D . ; Widdowson , I . G . ; C . Bembridge , Tyler . Bro . AA eare , P . M . aud Bro . L . A . Clarke , P . M . received the thanks of the lodge for past services as Stewardsand were re-elected . Bios . McAllister and
Widdow-, son were elected members of the Hall Committ . 'e . Tho lodge was resumed in second degree , when Bros . Donisthorpe and Matts were examined and subsequently admitted to a Master Mason's lodge and raised to the sublime degree , the AV . M . acquitting himself very creditably indeed . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Kelly , P . M . proposed that an expression of regret on the part of the lodge be given "
to Bro . Jlajor Brewin , P . Prov . S . G . W ., P . Z ., at his leaving tho province , seconded by Bro . Stretton and carried unanimously . Bro . Brewin acknowledged the vote in suitable terms . Bro . Kelly then informed the brethren that he had been informed from bead quarters that the honour of the Prov . G . Mastership had been conferred upon him by the M . W . G . M . The announcement -was received with enthusiasm by the brethren . Tho A \ . M . thou
requested the P . G . M . ( nominate ) to withdraw for a few minutes , and on his return to the lodge Bro . L . A . Clarke , P . M . read the following address— "To tho R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , Prov . G . M . ( nominate ) of Leicestershire and Rutland , and I . P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester . AA e , the undersigned , on behalf the Master , Past Masters , AVardens , Officers aud Brethren , in open lodge assembled , approach you , R . AV . sir , on this
occasion to beg your acceptance of these articles ( consisting of a splendid time piece , two large and beautiful bronzes , and au illuminated address ) , as a token of our gratitude for the valuable services rendered by you , in undertaking , and so ably discharging the importing duties of AA . M . of this lodge during the years 186 S and 1 SG 9 . It is not intended by this testimonial to acknowledge how much Freemasonry generally , and in Leicestershire aud Rutland particularly , is indebted to you for your unceasing love , and constant devotion to every duty connected with the Craft ; neither is it intended to express the genuine good feeling , which exists among the brethren of the province , happily
governed , until this present time , by the great and good nobleman , the Earl Howe , assisted by yourself ; but it is desired simply to testify to yon that the brethren of your own looge , appreciate the true kindness of heart and courtesy of manner , which you have so naturally displayed both in and out of lodge , and to record the fact , which must be to yourself , and all of us , most gratifying , that under your recent Mastership , our lodge has been resuscitatedand is now the most flourishing in the
-, pro vince . In offering to you , R . W . Sir , our most hearty congratulations on the great honour just conferred upon you , viz ., the Grand Mastership of Leicestershire and Rutland , in succession to Earl Howe , an honour rarely conferred upon any but the first nobles in the land . We sincerely trust you will continue to countenance , by your presence , precept , and example , the duties of our lodge , and that it may please the Great Architect
of the Universe to prolong your lifo , with every earthly blessing , to a generous old age , is our most earnest prayer . " 15 ro . Clarke then read the illuminated address , as follows : " To Bro . AVilliam Kelly , P . M . 279 , We , the undersigned Past Masters , Officers and Brethren of St . John ' s Lodge desire by the presentation of this testimonial , together with a time piece and pair of bronzes , to show you our appreciation of your kindness and Masonic zeal in consenting to take the office of Worshiful Master for the paat
p two years , thereby upholding the efficiency of the lodge at a time when , through unavoidable circumstances , it was much in need of such support . Bros . Irvin , J' . M ., Pettifor , P . M ., Buck , M . D ., P . M ., AVeare , P . M ., Morris , P . M ., Clarke , I . P . M ., Stanley , S . AV ., Strctton , J . W , Crow , M . C . C . O . Sec , Einberlin , Ride , Gosling , Packer , Taylor , Cheekland , Hart , Palmer , Smith , WiddowsonPearceM . I ) . FinchM . D . PorterTarratt
, , , , , , , McAllister , Atwood , Donisthorpe , Matts and Pegg . " R . W . Bro . Kelly , who was thoroughly taken by surprise , in receiving the present thanked the brethren from bis heart for their cordial good will , and appreciation of his endeavours to further the good of Masonry . He said he would at any time rather go through the whole of the three degrees , than make a speech , and on this occasion particularly , he was utterly non able to express his
feelings in words , but ho was so visibly affected that words were not needed to show how deeply he felt the courtesy and hearty affection shown to him . He proceeded to say that his exertions for Masonry would never cease , as long as he bad power to