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Cant . Hardy . After the usual loyal tonsts had been given and duly responded to , the W . M . proposed the health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Lord de Tabloy , expressing in the course of his remarks the hope that that distinguished brother would be appointed to a high office in the ('{ rand Lodge of Englaud , a post for which he was eminently qualified , as in him were combined high ancestral descent , lengthened experience , mature
age , well balanced judgment , a mind held in equilibrium of almost judicial equanimity , a widely recognised reputation , and tho most entire devotion to the Craft . Tlie health of Bro . Capt . Kardy . W . W ., was proposed by Bro . Ca . pt . Cope , representing the Grand Lodge of Englaud . who expressed his confidence that a prosperous year would ensue for the Stamford Lodge . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the high honour they bad conferred upon him , and expressed his determination
to do his best to promote the interests of Freemasonry in this district , and to inculcate aud and act up to tho great and good principles of the Craft . Bro . Birch , P . M ., in glowing terms , proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Charles Henry Coates , W . M ., 1 , 009 ; Pratt , and Wm . Fair , P . Prov . G . S . B ., also Major Wilkinson , of Stockport , P . G . S . D . In proposing the Masonic Charities , Bro . J . A . Birch , P . M . adverted to the fact that the Stamford Lod although
, ge , hut five years established had placed itself on all tho Masonic Charities , and last year contributed £ 50 to the Royal Institution for Boys . The W . M . expressed his intention to make an appeal to the members privately , ou behalf of the Masonic Life Boat Fund in course of the next month . An interesting feature in the proceedings was the presentation of a handsome time piece hy Bro . SudrenI . P . M . to Bro . HeathcottP . M . Treas .
, , , , , as a small token of esteem from the brethren , and a slight recognition of the many valuable services , he has rendered to the lodge . Bro . Heathcott , P . M ., Treasurer of the lodgo from its commencement , acknowledged the presentation in most feeling terms , aud said that it would he much valued hy his wife and family . Bro . Thomas Forshaw proposed the health of " Tho officers of the lodge" which was duly acknowledged . Tho toast
, of the " The ladies " on this occasion was responded to oj Bro . E . 0 . Bleackley , P . M ., iu his usual happy maimer . The brethren separated at ten o ' clock , in peace , love , and harmony , after spending a most agreeable evening . Lord de Tubloy would have been present but for his engagements at court .
DEVONSHIRE . IVMRIDGE . —Frme Lodge ( No . 3 , 091 ) . —The monthly meeting held ou the 3 rd inst ., was very numerou-dy attended , nearly forty brethren being present , of whom a large proportion were visitors . The chair was taken at a quarter to four o'clock , by Bro . Harris , W . M ., supported hy Bros . Littleton , I . P . M . ; Barrett , S . W . ; W . H . LeyJ . W . ; HawtonP . M . acting as
, , , S . D . ; Sawyer , J . D ., & c , and also by Bros . I . Watts , Harvey , Nicholls , Woolt ' e , Dr . Hopkins , P . M . ' s of other lodges , and many other visitors . After the lodgo had been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Mitchell and Mallett as candidates for initiation , which was declared to be in their favour . The D . Prov . G .. U . of Devonshire being announced as iu attendancewas
, admitted with the customary honours . The W . M . then read several communications , among them one from the committee of the Masonic Lifeboat Fund , applying for pecuniary assistance , and one from the Secretary of the Masonic Girls' School , with the same object , on wbieh the D . Prov . G . M . spoke at somo length , as he had undertaken a Stewardship for the latter Institution , a position he had previously held iu regard to the other Charities
, and he was naturally anxious to take up as large an amount of contributions as he had on the former occasions . After some discussion a vote of £ 1 Is . for the Lifeboat was passed , and subsequently two sums of £ 5 5 s . were granted to the Girls ' Schools , one in the name of the W . M ., and the other of tho lodge . The D . Pi-ov . G . M . cordially thanked the brethren for their liberality , more especially as having but just commenced
his canvass , it would afford him eneourngoment to proceed , and ho would be ablo to quote the Ernie Lodge as having set a good example , which might have a salutary elfect on others . Bros . Methrel , Cole , Conway , Boon , and Buchanan were presented as candidates for the second degree , and after having been examined and entrusted hy Bro . I . Watts , P . M ., were dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and the brethren named were , on their return to the lodge , duly passed as P . C . 's hy Bro . Dr . Hopkins , the charge being given by the
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D . Prov . G . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and Messrs . Mitchell and Mallett were admitted properly prepared , and received the benefit of initiation , the performance of the ceremony being divided between the D . Prov . G . M ., the W . M ., aud Bro . Dr . Hopkins . An announcement , was made by the W . M . that the usual audit of the accounts for the past year had been madewhich showed a very satisfactory condition of the
, funds , there being £ 25 in hand , besides arrears of subscriptions and othor amounts due to the lodge , with no liabilities . The work of tho audit committee was therefore approved by the members . The appointment of W . M . for the ensuing year wss the next business , and as there were two candidates proposed , whose respective claims might , it was thought , lead to a conderation of private and personal mattersvisitors were
, requested to withdraw for a short time , which was complied with . After some discussion Bro . Barrett , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Hawton was re-appointed Treasurer , and the present Tyler was chosen again to fill his office . The lodge was finally closed at about nine o'clock , after a sitting of more than five hours .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD-ON-TI -NE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —This ancient and flourishing lodge held the usual monthly meeting on Monday evening , the 28 th ult ., at their hall in West-street , when there was a full attendance of members and brethren . The labours of the evening were unusually heavy , consisting of candidates in all the three degrees . Several alterations in new
by-laws , suggested by the R . W . Prov . Cf . Master ( unanimously adopted ) , and the election of W . M ., Treasurer , Finance Committee , and Tyler . However , with the usual promptitude and energy of the W . M ., Bro . John Stokoe , assisted by tho attention and zeal of his officers , the initiating , passing , and raising was done iu a manner impressive to candidates and creditable to the officers , whilst the other work was characterised by an unanimity
of opinion speaking volumes in favour of the brotherly love existing in tho lodge . The ballot for W . M . resulted in the unantmous solection of the present S . W ., Bro . R . B . Reed , who has certainly earned the exalted position hy the care and assiduity he has shown in filling the subordinate offices . The brethren also evinced their estimation of Bro . G . C . Dunn's services by again electing him to the onerous position of Treasurer , and Bro . Cuny was elected Tyler . After labour was
over , the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room and spent a pleasant hour in honouring the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and in that cordiality of feeling which gives such relish to the happy meetings of " old 4-8 . "
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WEST BEICBY , XEAZ LIVERPOOL . —Consecration of Pemlroka Lodge ( No . 1 , 299 ) . — -The consecration of this lodge took place at the West Derby Hotel , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . There were present : —Bros . T . Wylio , Prov . G . Reg ., acting W . M . ; Alpass , Prov . G . Sec . ; It . Wylie , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; Armstrong , P . Prov . G . D . ; T Marsh , P . M .,
Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Doyle , P . M . 667 ; S . Peck , 241 ; Bingham , 241 ; Tickup , R . R . Martin , Pearson , 1 , 094 ; Pemberton , 1 , 264 ; Specr , 1 , 094 ; Widdows , 673 ; Larson , 594 ; Hnswell , 216 ; Balshaw , 1 , 035 ; Langley , P . M . 877 and 823 ; Haswick , 492 ; Taylor , 1 , 122 ; Wood , 1 . 09-1 ; P . Thorn , 1 , 182 ; E . Hughes , 249 ; Bartlett , 673 ; Clegg , 220 ; J . Sellars , S . W . 220 ; J . Cook , P . M . 220 , & c . The presiding officer was Bro . T . WylieProv . G . Reg . & cBros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon 31 . A .
, , , , , Prov . G . Chap ., and J . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., as Dir . of Cers . on this occasion ; Bro . T . Marsh , Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; and Bro . T . Armstrong , P . Prov . G . D ., Conductor . Bro . J . Skeaf , Prov . G . Org ., presided at the Organ . The officers designate were Bros . W . Crane , W . M . ; J . Cook , S . W . ; and John Sellar , J . W . The brethren having assembled in the lodge room , and a voluntary having been pla . yod , the Presiding Officer took the chair
, and appointed as his Wardens Bros . R . Wylie , S . W . ; and Marsh , J . W . The brethren of the new lodge were then arranged in order , and the lodgo being opened in the three degrees , the opening prayer was offered by Bro . Hamer , Prov . G . Purst . A piece of solemn music was then played , aud the Presiding Officer addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The Prov . G . Secretary read the petition and warrant , and the Presiding Officer inquired of the brethren if they approved of the officers named in the petition and warrant . The brethren having signified their approval in due form , an oration
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Cant . Hardy . After the usual loyal tonsts had been given and duly responded to , the W . M . proposed the health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Lord de Tabloy , expressing in the course of his remarks the hope that that distinguished brother would be appointed to a high office in the ('{ rand Lodge of Englaud , a post for which he was eminently qualified , as in him were combined high ancestral descent , lengthened experience , mature
age , well balanced judgment , a mind held in equilibrium of almost judicial equanimity , a widely recognised reputation , and tho most entire devotion to the Craft . Tlie health of Bro . Capt . Kardy . W . W ., was proposed by Bro . Ca . pt . Cope , representing the Grand Lodge of Englaud . who expressed his confidence that a prosperous year would ensue for the Stamford Lodge . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the high honour they bad conferred upon him , and expressed his determination
to do his best to promote the interests of Freemasonry in this district , and to inculcate aud and act up to tho great and good principles of the Craft . Bro . Birch , P . M ., in glowing terms , proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Charles Henry Coates , W . M ., 1 , 009 ; Pratt , and Wm . Fair , P . Prov . G . S . B ., also Major Wilkinson , of Stockport , P . G . S . D . In proposing the Masonic Charities , Bro . J . A . Birch , P . M . adverted to the fact that the Stamford Lod although
, ge , hut five years established had placed itself on all tho Masonic Charities , and last year contributed £ 50 to the Royal Institution for Boys . The W . M . expressed his intention to make an appeal to the members privately , ou behalf of the Masonic Life Boat Fund in course of the next month . An interesting feature in the proceedings was the presentation of a handsome time piece hy Bro . SudrenI . P . M . to Bro . HeathcottP . M . Treas .
, , , , , as a small token of esteem from the brethren , and a slight recognition of the many valuable services , he has rendered to the lodge . Bro . Heathcott , P . M ., Treasurer of the lodgo from its commencement , acknowledged the presentation in most feeling terms , aud said that it would he much valued hy his wife and family . Bro . Thomas Forshaw proposed the health of " Tho officers of the lodge" which was duly acknowledged . Tho toast
, of the " The ladies " on this occasion was responded to oj Bro . E . 0 . Bleackley , P . M ., iu his usual happy maimer . The brethren separated at ten o ' clock , in peace , love , and harmony , after spending a most agreeable evening . Lord de Tubloy would have been present but for his engagements at court .
DEVONSHIRE . IVMRIDGE . —Frme Lodge ( No . 3 , 091 ) . —The monthly meeting held ou the 3 rd inst ., was very numerou-dy attended , nearly forty brethren being present , of whom a large proportion were visitors . The chair was taken at a quarter to four o'clock , by Bro . Harris , W . M ., supported hy Bros . Littleton , I . P . M . ; Barrett , S . W . ; W . H . LeyJ . W . ; HawtonP . M . acting as
, , , S . D . ; Sawyer , J . D ., & c , and also by Bros . I . Watts , Harvey , Nicholls , Woolt ' e , Dr . Hopkins , P . M . ' s of other lodges , and many other visitors . After the lodgo had been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Mitchell and Mallett as candidates for initiation , which was declared to be in their favour . The D . Prov . G .. U . of Devonshire being announced as iu attendancewas
, admitted with the customary honours . The W . M . then read several communications , among them one from the committee of the Masonic Lifeboat Fund , applying for pecuniary assistance , and one from the Secretary of the Masonic Girls' School , with the same object , on wbieh the D . Prov . G . M . spoke at somo length , as he had undertaken a Stewardship for the latter Institution , a position he had previously held iu regard to the other Charities
, and he was naturally anxious to take up as large an amount of contributions as he had on the former occasions . After some discussion a vote of £ 1 Is . for the Lifeboat was passed , and subsequently two sums of £ 5 5 s . were granted to the Girls ' Schools , one in the name of the W . M ., and the other of tho lodge . The D . Pi-ov . G . M . cordially thanked the brethren for their liberality , more especially as having but just commenced
his canvass , it would afford him eneourngoment to proceed , and ho would be ablo to quote the Ernie Lodge as having set a good example , which might have a salutary elfect on others . Bros . Methrel , Cole , Conway , Boon , and Buchanan were presented as candidates for the second degree , and after having been examined and entrusted hy Bro . I . Watts , P . M ., were dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and the brethren named were , on their return to the lodge , duly passed as P . C . 's hy Bro . Dr . Hopkins , the charge being given by the
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D . Prov . G . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and Messrs . Mitchell and Mallett were admitted properly prepared , and received the benefit of initiation , the performance of the ceremony being divided between the D . Prov . G . M ., the W . M ., aud Bro . Dr . Hopkins . An announcement , was made by the W . M . that the usual audit of the accounts for the past year had been madewhich showed a very satisfactory condition of the
, funds , there being £ 25 in hand , besides arrears of subscriptions and othor amounts due to the lodge , with no liabilities . The work of tho audit committee was therefore approved by the members . The appointment of W . M . for the ensuing year wss the next business , and as there were two candidates proposed , whose respective claims might , it was thought , lead to a conderation of private and personal mattersvisitors were
, requested to withdraw for a short time , which was complied with . After some discussion Bro . Barrett , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Hawton was re-appointed Treasurer , and the present Tyler was chosen again to fill his office . The lodge was finally closed at about nine o'clock , after a sitting of more than five hours .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD-ON-TI -NE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —This ancient and flourishing lodge held the usual monthly meeting on Monday evening , the 28 th ult ., at their hall in West-street , when there was a full attendance of members and brethren . The labours of the evening were unusually heavy , consisting of candidates in all the three degrees . Several alterations in new
by-laws , suggested by the R . W . Prov . Cf . Master ( unanimously adopted ) , and the election of W . M ., Treasurer , Finance Committee , and Tyler . However , with the usual promptitude and energy of the W . M ., Bro . John Stokoe , assisted by tho attention and zeal of his officers , the initiating , passing , and raising was done iu a manner impressive to candidates and creditable to the officers , whilst the other work was characterised by an unanimity
of opinion speaking volumes in favour of the brotherly love existing in tho lodge . The ballot for W . M . resulted in the unantmous solection of the present S . W ., Bro . R . B . Reed , who has certainly earned the exalted position hy the care and assiduity he has shown in filling the subordinate offices . The brethren also evinced their estimation of Bro . G . C . Dunn's services by again electing him to the onerous position of Treasurer , and Bro . Cuny was elected Tyler . After labour was
over , the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room and spent a pleasant hour in honouring the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and in that cordiality of feeling which gives such relish to the happy meetings of " old 4-8 . "
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WEST BEICBY , XEAZ LIVERPOOL . —Consecration of Pemlroka Lodge ( No . 1 , 299 ) . — -The consecration of this lodge took place at the West Derby Hotel , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . There were present : —Bros . T . Wylio , Prov . G . Reg ., acting W . M . ; Alpass , Prov . G . Sec . ; It . Wylie , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; Armstrong , P . Prov . G . D . ; T Marsh , P . M .,
Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Doyle , P . M . 667 ; S . Peck , 241 ; Bingham , 241 ; Tickup , R . R . Martin , Pearson , 1 , 094 ; Pemberton , 1 , 264 ; Specr , 1 , 094 ; Widdows , 673 ; Larson , 594 ; Hnswell , 216 ; Balshaw , 1 , 035 ; Langley , P . M . 877 and 823 ; Haswick , 492 ; Taylor , 1 , 122 ; Wood , 1 . 09-1 ; P . Thorn , 1 , 182 ; E . Hughes , 249 ; Bartlett , 673 ; Clegg , 220 ; J . Sellars , S . W . 220 ; J . Cook , P . M . 220 , & c . The presiding officer was Bro . T . WylieProv . G . Reg . & cBros , the Rev . H . G . Vernon 31 . A .
, , , , , Prov . G . Chap ., and J . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., as Dir . of Cers . on this occasion ; Bro . T . Marsh , Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; and Bro . T . Armstrong , P . Prov . G . D ., Conductor . Bro . J . Skeaf , Prov . G . Org ., presided at the Organ . The officers designate were Bros . W . Crane , W . M . ; J . Cook , S . W . ; and John Sellar , J . W . The brethren having assembled in the lodge room , and a voluntary having been pla . yod , the Presiding Officer took the chair
, and appointed as his Wardens Bros . R . Wylie , S . W . ; and Marsh , J . W . The brethren of the new lodge were then arranged in order , and the lodgo being opened in the three degrees , the opening prayer was offered by Bro . Hamer , Prov . G . Purst . A piece of solemn music was then played , aud the Presiding Officer addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The Prov . G . Secretary read the petition and warrant , and the Presiding Officer inquired of the brethren if they approved of the officers named in the petition and warrant . The brethren having signified their approval in due form , an oration