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over which he had sp iritual oversight for many years . He hoped in becoming a Freemason he should be enabled to tread in the footsteps of his esteemed predecessor , ancl adorn Avith becoming demeanour one of the essential principles of Masonrycharity . After a few remarks from the W . M . and others , the brethren separated in a spirit of cordiality ancl love . AA e must not omit to notice that the brethren were highly pleased and instructed by the sensible and judicious remarks of Bro .

Richardson of Leeds , who responded to the toasts of " the Visiting Brethren . " Bro . E . expressed much satisfaction with the order of business , style of working , and mutual good feeling existing among the brethren of the Lodge of Perseverance . BOLTON . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —This lodge met at the Bull ' s Head Inn , on the Sth of January , for the celebration of the Festival of Sfc . John the Evangelist . The lodge was opened in form by the AV . Mand a full complement of officers .

, The visitors present were Bros . John Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec . for East Lancashire ; Varley , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Isberwood , AV . M . 44 ; Robinson , M . D ., S . AV . of 44 ; ancl Nicholson , from West Yorkshire . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed , after which the AV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Tunnah , P . M , and Prov . G . S . The lodge being opened in the second degree , the AV . M . electBro . Thomas Glaisterwas duly presented by Bro . Mitchell ,

, , P . M . and P . Prov . G . S . B , when Bro . Tunnah proceeded to install him in a most emphatic manner , as AV . M . of the lodge . Bro . AVm . Dawson , P . M . ancl Prov . G . Treas , proclaimed the new AV . M , ancl delivered a very appropriate address to the AV . M , AVardens , ancl brethren . The immediate P . M ., Bro . J . S . Scowcroffc , was then requested to leave the lodge room , when the brethren unanimously votecl him a silver P . M . 's jewel . On Bro . Scowcroft re-entering the lodgeBro . E . MitchellP . M ,

, , P . Prov . G . S . B , and Dir . of Cers . of . the lodge , informed him that the members of the lodge had unanimously voted him a silver Past Master's Jewel , and that it was a pleasing duty to present him with such a token of respect ancl esteem for the very efficient manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of AV . M . during his year of office , he having attended both to the lodge and the instruction class regularly , and also to the kind and brotherly behaviour , both to the officers and brethren . Thev

considered he had done his duty well , ancl hoped he might have health and long life , ancl that the jewel would long grace his breast in the lodge . —Bro . SCOWCBOET , P . M , thanked the officers ancl brethren in a very feeling manner , for the high compliment conferred on him by presenting him with the jewel , and should ever value it as a token of respect ancl esteem , ancl if the brethren considered he had done his duty he Avas highly gratified , ancl felt himself repaid . If he was spared , he

hoped to meet each brother as regularly as heretofore . The lodge then adjourned from labour to refreshment , Avhen the brethren sat down to a sumptuous dinner , provided by the Avorthy host and hostess . After the cloth was withdrawn , the AV . M . proceeded with the usual toasts . The first toast was " The Queen . " which was received as Masons usually receive it . The next toast the AV . M . stated that he regretted having to leave out one portion of itas since the last meeting they had suffered a

, great national loss in the death of the Prince Consort , he then gave "Albert , Prince of AVales , ancl the rest of the Royal Family , " after Avhich came " The M . AV . G . M . of England , " ancl the "D . G . M . of England , " Avhich were received with Masonic honours . The AV . M . then requested Bro . R . MITCHELL , P . AI . and Dir . of Cers . to give the next toast , which was " Stephen Blair , Esq , R . W . Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire . " Bro . Mitchell said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast entrusted to

him , and although it had been often proposed in the lodge , it had as often been enthusiastically received ; he was sure the bretliren would not he wanting in respect on the present occasion , as their respected Prov . G . M . had intended being present , but from prior engagements was prevented ; he was so well known , both as a private gentleman ancl a Mason , and being a fellow-townsman , it was unnecessary to attempt to eulogise his

character ; he had risen after a service of years to his present exalted position , ancl he had throughout those years of experience , seen the requirements of the province , and had taken advantage of times and circumstances , and , with the assistance of the officers ancl brethren of the province , to introduce and develope measures for the welfare of the province generally . The establishment of a Benevolent and Annuity Fund was one most deserving of mention , for the benefits poor brethren had derived from it ivas well known ; also an organised system for supporting the London Benevolent and

Annuity Fund had heen established , the result being well known to all in the province . —The S . W . Bro . R . YATES , proposed the next toast , which was "The D . Prov . G . M , Albert H . Royds , Esq . " In proposing this toast , Bro . Yates observed that it was useless for him to attempt to eulogize him , as ifc was well known that Bro . Roycl ' s character , both as a man ancl a Mason , was worthy the imitation of all men . —Bro . CHAELTON , P . M ., proposed " The Prov . G . Officers , Past and Present , " and

observed that as the M . AV . G . M . had good officers to assist in carrying out the general government of the Order , so had the Prov , G . M . good officers to assist in carrying out the government of the province . The past ancl present officers hael done their duty and were deserving well of the brethren , and the manner in which Bro . Tunnah had gone through the ceremony of installing the new AA . M . was a credit to him as a grand officer . —Bro . TUNNAHProv . G . Sin answering for the Present

, , Prov . G . Officers , observed that he had so often visited the lodge that he almost considered himself a member of it ; but on looking round the room coulcl not recognise more than one or two of the old members ; but he was happy to say that the lodge had been iu a flourishing condition for a considerable time , and he hoped it would continue so . He felt a particular interest in having the honour of installing tlie W . M . on the present occasionas he was an old friend and acquaintanceand he Avas

, , sure he would fulfil the duties of the chair well , and at the expiration of his term of office the lodge would be in as good a position as he had found it . —Bro , R . MITCHELL , P . Prov . G . S . B . and Dir . of Cers , responded for the P . Prov . G . Officers ; and in doing so said he was happy in having the opportunity of reminding the brethren that he should place before them the subscription list , for the London Benevolent and Annuity

Fund , and as they had on former occasions contributed liberally , he trusted they would do the same again . The sum of £ 7 was at once collected , on which Bro . Mitchell thanked the brethren for their continued support . —Bro . TUNNAH proposed " The AV . M , " which was responded to by Bro . Glaiste , W . M , when he thanked the brethren for the high honour conferred upon him in electing him W . M , and said ifc should be his constant study to do all in his power for the welfare of the lodge . He would attend regularly both to the lodge ancl to the

instruction class , and hoped to have the support of the officers and brethren , ancl that at the end of his term of office he might leave the chair Avith credit to himself and honour to the lodge . —The visiting brethren having all left on account of their distance from their homes , Bro . CHAELTON , P . M , proposed " The Health of the Immediate P . M , Bro . Scowcroft , " and in doing so , gave great praise to him for the manner in which he had conducted the lodge during his year of office ; he had

. been constantly at his post Avhen duty required him , ancl his quiet and unobtrusive manner had endeared him to the whole of the members of the lodge . —Bro . SCOWCEOFT , in reply , thanked Bro . Charlton for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed , ancl the brethren for responding so cordially , and if the brethren considered he had done his duty , he was amply repaid . —The AV . M . then gave "The Officers of the

Lodge , " and trusted they would attend and do the utmost to uphold the honour of the lodge . He believed the selection was a good one , ancl trusted they would prove it to be so . —Bro . YATES , S . W , replied by stating that he felt quite convinced the officers would one and all attend regularly , and do their best tosupport the dignity of the lodge and their AV . M . in his arduous duties . The last toast was then iven " To all Poor ancl

g Distressed Masons . " The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by the scientific performance upon the organ , of Bro . Harclman , J . D , and the excellent singing of Bro . Fowler , S . D , and Bro . S . Greenhalgh . SALEOED . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 1154 ) . —Salford has hitherto heen able to boast only of its large population and numerous lodges of Odd Fellows , Druids ,. Foresters " ad hoc genus , " but

the Freemasons seem to have failed to establish themselves in the borough , either through forgetfulness or neglect of opportunity , among so numerous and respectable a community , ancl the want of a lodge of their own , has been felt by the Salford Freemasons as an inconvenience which ought to be remedied . A well known active and worthy brother therefore took the work seriously in hand and twelve months ago succeeded in establishing the Zetland Lodge , and the first annual festival was

celebrated on Monday last at the lodge house , the Duke of Lancaster Hotel , adjoining the Town Hall , with all the imposing ancl interesting ceremonies usual on such particular occasions . The lodge was opened a little after high twelve in due form by