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Craft Masonry.
guished hy a careful , heartfelt manner , and nothing would exceed the masterly rendering of the ceremony which was so worthy of admiration . Bro . Devereux enjoyed the respect of all who knew him , and whether , as Mayor of the Borough , or a Master in the Craft he alike upheld the dignity of the town , as well as the prestige of the Masonic Order , he trusted that Bro . Devereux would long be spared to the Craft
aud his townsmen . Bro . Devereux in reply expressed his gratification for the compliment paid bim , and the flattering manner in which his efforts as Installing Master had been noticed . His great aim was to enforce the morality of Masonry , which was iu reality the handmaiden of Christianity forming conjointly a stately and superb edifice , the moral map by which man could discover that the Almighty had formed him after his own heartthat
, Christianity was not lost sight of in Freemasonry , bufc the Masonic sign was indeed a symbol of the triune Deity , with which must be associated thc sign of the Cross , exemplifying one common doctrine , which teaches thafc the moral Element iu Freemasonry was to love one another , and one ' s neighbour as one ' s self . The toast of the I . P . M ., Treas ., and Sec . and tlie Officers ofthe AAlmlsor Castle Lodge , next followed , and during the evening it was announced that Bro . Benjamin Nataile had
consented to serve the office of Steward to tbe Girl's School . The Tyler ' s toast having been given the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . GEEAT NOETIIEEK LODGE ( No . 1287 . )—This young bufc prosperous Lodge met on Thursday , Feb . 16 th , present Bros . Edward Moody , W . if . ; Rev . S . AV . Staton , J . AV . ; S . AVebb , I . P . M . and Treasurer ; Bescoby , S . D ., Hooper , J . D . ; Forbes , I . G . ; Lancaster , D . C . ; Bros . Hughes , Roberts , A ' erdon , Ritchie , Freeman , Jupe ,
Headon , Arkell , add Margetson , and visitors Bro . Tyrell , P . AI ., 144 , 704 , and Bro . AVest , P . M . 704 . The Lodge was opened in due form . Bros . Roberts and Hughes were examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . Henry Margetson was -ananimously elected a joining member . The Lodge was closed in the second degree . The sections of the first degree were then workedthe questions bBro . Tyrell . The first bBro .
Lan-, y y caster , D . C . ; second by Bro . Forbes , I . G . ; third by Bro . Reed , S . AV . ; fourth , by Bro . Bescoby , S . D . ; fifth , by Bro . Staton , J . AV . ; sixth , hy Bro . Bescoby , S . D ., and seventh by the AV . M . The AV . AI . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Tyrell , which was seconded by Bro . S . AVebb , I . P . M ., and can led unanimously . The report af the Audit Committee was received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Lodge was closed in due form and Jadjourned to the third Thursday in March .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST . ) ECCLES . — Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —The consecration of this Lodge took place at tlie Cross Keys , Eccles , on AA edneaday , 15 th inst . The ceremony was very efficiently performed by Bros . A . C . Mott , P . AI ., P . Z ., P . Prov . S . G . D . and P . Prov . G . S . N ; the officer appointed by the Prov . G . AI . Bro . Alott was ably assisted by Bro . H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , AV . L . There were also present Bros . J . BarkerP . Prov . G . TreasurerE . L . 0 .
, , ; Heywood , P . Prov . G . Reg . G . E . L . ; C . Affleck , P . Prov . J . G . D ., E . L . ; AV . Roberts , P . Pvov . G . P ., E . L . ; U . Nichols , P . Prov . G . P . E . L . ; C F . Matier , Grand Steward of Scotland ; John Mountain , P . M . 204 ; James Parr , jun ., P . M ., P . Z . ; J . AV . Pettv , P . AI . 204 ; J . A . Whyatt , 993 ; Thomas Buxton , 211 ; AV . Ashworth , P . M . 298 ; R . Landless , P . M . 126 ; J . Thompson , W . AI 1134 ; Thomas Lea , P . AI . 477 ; B . Towlson , P . M . 1134 ; 3 . AVilkinson , P . M . 852 ; AV . Bowden , AA . M . 1213 ; G . D . Pochin , S . W .
815 ; J . L . Barrett , S . AV . 1134 ; B , Howard , AV . M . 298 ; R . Butterworth , J . W . 298 , and several other brethren . The brethren having assembled in the lodge room at 2 . 30 p . m . tho presiding officer took the chair , anel appointed two Past Master's as his AVardens , pro tern . The lodge was then openeel in the three degrees . The Provincial Grand Secretary having read the petition and warrant the presiding officer inquired of the brethren of the new lodge if they approved of the officers nominated in the warrant to preside over them . The brethren having signified their approval iu Alasonic form , the presiding officer called on the chaplain to deliver tho oration . The lodgo Avas then
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constituted in antient form . The ceremony of consecration commenced at 2 . 30 p . m ., and was completed at 3 . 45 , after which Bro . Barker , P . Prov . G . Treas ., EX ., presented in a few appropriate words the AV . M . designate to Bro . Mott for installation , which being completed , the W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers , viz .: —Bros . J . Barker , I . P . M ; J . A . AVhyatt , S . AV . ; J . Mountain , Treas . ( elected by lodge ) ; J . Parr ,
Jun ., Sec . The whole of tho ceremony was performed in a masterly style . The brethren , to the number of forty , sat down to a sumptuous banquet at 6 p . m ., tbe room being ueatly decorated with choice plants and flowers , the dinner-table was most sumptuously supplied with every delicacy , and wines of the choicest description ; the arrangements for the comfort and convenience of the brethren were most satisfactory . The cloth having been remuveil , tlie AV . M . in brief but appropriate terms gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . J 3 ro . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , replied on behalf of the Grand Officers past aud present in a very neat speech referred ro the present
progress of Masonry and its rulers , and gave a clear and concise account of the benefits derived from the principles of the Craft but more particularly charity , of which he bad witnessed a display this evening by dispensing relief on behalf of an aged widow residing in the neighbourhood . Bro . Alott , P . M ., & c , in his usual good-humoured style , gave some very good advice which was much appreciated . Bro . Parr proposed ' * The W . AI . " , in a brief but eloquent speech , who replied in a brief but appropriate speech ,
as follows : —I beg to return my most sincere and heartfelt thanks to Bro . Parr for the flattering .: terms in which he proposed my health , and to the brethren for the very kind reception they have given to my toasfc . I am sorry to say that I am at the best of times but a very poor band to make a speech , and at the present moment , feeling nearly overpowered with the kiudness which you have this day lavished upon me , any attempt to jiake a speech is really out of the eprestion ; I must therefore crave your kind
indulgence , and I trust that youwill take ' the will for the deed . " I assure you that nothing shall bo wanting on my part to promote the interest of the Lodge , and that I shall make it a principal study to discharge my duties fco the entire satifaefcion of the members . Of course I do not profess to he infallible , but with
so many eminent P . M . s , upon whose kind assistance aud good advice I can rely , it is hardly possible for me to err . I love Preemasonry ; and , indeed , how can one help loving and admiring it when its materials are the mainspring ofthe human soul ; ifc is built on eternity , and its ne phis ultra is complete perfection . You all know when one loves a thing how anxious he is that all he does for it should be done well , and the trouble , no matter what an amount of physical or mental strength it should
require , becomes instead of trouble , a real pleasure . Ifc is therefore not an impossibility that I should , in course of time , remedy my shortcomings , and probably make myself proficient in the art . AA'ith respect to the success of this Lodge , knowing how actively every member's heart beats towards Freemasonry , I have good reason to hope that our Victoria will grow up as good , virtuous , and charitable as the one one whose name ifc bears , and if we receive a little encouragement , I should not be
surprised to see it second to none in this and neighbouring provinces . It might be thought ifc is saying rather too much about a Lodge which has only been a few hours in existence , but what is there thafc Masons , united by the bonds of fraternal love , should not attain ? Henceforth I fear not for success . It may also be asked , if I am so confident of success why ask for encouragement ? but as you are all heads of families , ( with tho exception of our most worthy and esteemed Bro . Barker , who , I suppose , considers—being the head of , I
believe , three prosperous Lodges—it would nofc be wise for him to enter into a matrimonial alliance , with so many grown-up sons ) , you know what encouragement does to push on the young on the road to happiness and prosperity . It is therefore a natural sequence that I , the AV . AI . of this Lodge , although I have every confidence in the members that they will never flag until the goal be reached , should bo anxious to see their way made a little pleasanter . Our having established ourselves
selves on the very borders of East Lancashire is , in will enable us to strengthen the link between the West and East Lancashire provinces . The easy access to and from the great stronghold of our East Lancashire brethren will facilitate us to seek thc association of the like minds , that we may strengthen one another in love and good works , that mutual help may lead to mutual improvement and eventually to our
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Craft Masonry.
guished hy a careful , heartfelt manner , and nothing would exceed the masterly rendering of the ceremony which was so worthy of admiration . Bro . Devereux enjoyed the respect of all who knew him , and whether , as Mayor of the Borough , or a Master in the Craft he alike upheld the dignity of the town , as well as the prestige of the Masonic Order , he trusted that Bro . Devereux would long be spared to the Craft
aud his townsmen . Bro . Devereux in reply expressed his gratification for the compliment paid bim , and the flattering manner in which his efforts as Installing Master had been noticed . His great aim was to enforce the morality of Masonry , which was iu reality the handmaiden of Christianity forming conjointly a stately and superb edifice , the moral map by which man could discover that the Almighty had formed him after his own heartthat
, Christianity was not lost sight of in Freemasonry , bufc the Masonic sign was indeed a symbol of the triune Deity , with which must be associated thc sign of the Cross , exemplifying one common doctrine , which teaches thafc the moral Element iu Freemasonry was to love one another , and one ' s neighbour as one ' s self . The toast of the I . P . M ., Treas ., and Sec . and tlie Officers ofthe AAlmlsor Castle Lodge , next followed , and during the evening it was announced that Bro . Benjamin Nataile had
consented to serve the office of Steward to tbe Girl's School . The Tyler ' s toast having been given the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . GEEAT NOETIIEEK LODGE ( No . 1287 . )—This young bufc prosperous Lodge met on Thursday , Feb . 16 th , present Bros . Edward Moody , W . if . ; Rev . S . AV . Staton , J . AV . ; S . AVebb , I . P . M . and Treasurer ; Bescoby , S . D ., Hooper , J . D . ; Forbes , I . G . ; Lancaster , D . C . ; Bros . Hughes , Roberts , A ' erdon , Ritchie , Freeman , Jupe ,
Headon , Arkell , add Margetson , and visitors Bro . Tyrell , P . AI ., 144 , 704 , and Bro . AVest , P . M . 704 . The Lodge was opened in due form . Bros . Roberts and Hughes were examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . Henry Margetson was -ananimously elected a joining member . The Lodge was closed in the second degree . The sections of the first degree were then workedthe questions bBro . Tyrell . The first bBro .
Lan-, y y caster , D . C . ; second by Bro . Forbes , I . G . ; third by Bro . Reed , S . AV . ; fourth , by Bro . Bescoby , S . D . ; fifth , by Bro . Staton , J . AV . ; sixth , hy Bro . Bescoby , S . D ., and seventh by the AV . M . The AV . AI . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Tyrell , which was seconded by Bro . S . AVebb , I . P . M ., and can led unanimously . The report af the Audit Committee was received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Lodge was closed in due form and Jadjourned to the third Thursday in March .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST . ) ECCLES . — Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —The consecration of this Lodge took place at tlie Cross Keys , Eccles , on AA edneaday , 15 th inst . The ceremony was very efficiently performed by Bros . A . C . Mott , P . AI ., P . Z ., P . Prov . S . G . D . and P . Prov . G . S . N ; the officer appointed by the Prov . G . AI . Bro . Alott was ably assisted by Bro . H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , AV . L . There were also present Bros . J . BarkerP . Prov . G . TreasurerE . L . 0 .
, , ; Heywood , P . Prov . G . Reg . G . E . L . ; C . Affleck , P . Prov . J . G . D ., E . L . ; AV . Roberts , P . Pvov . G . P ., E . L . ; U . Nichols , P . Prov . G . P . E . L . ; C F . Matier , Grand Steward of Scotland ; John Mountain , P . M . 204 ; James Parr , jun ., P . M ., P . Z . ; J . AV . Pettv , P . AI . 204 ; J . A . Whyatt , 993 ; Thomas Buxton , 211 ; AV . Ashworth , P . M . 298 ; R . Landless , P . M . 126 ; J . Thompson , W . AI 1134 ; Thomas Lea , P . AI . 477 ; B . Towlson , P . M . 1134 ; 3 . AVilkinson , P . M . 852 ; AV . Bowden , AA . M . 1213 ; G . D . Pochin , S . W .
815 ; J . L . Barrett , S . AV . 1134 ; B , Howard , AV . M . 298 ; R . Butterworth , J . W . 298 , and several other brethren . The brethren having assembled in the lodge room at 2 . 30 p . m . tho presiding officer took the chair , anel appointed two Past Master's as his AVardens , pro tern . The lodge was then openeel in the three degrees . The Provincial Grand Secretary having read the petition and warrant the presiding officer inquired of the brethren of the new lodge if they approved of the officers nominated in the warrant to preside over them . The brethren having signified their approval iu Alasonic form , the presiding officer called on the chaplain to deliver tho oration . The lodgo Avas then
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constituted in antient form . The ceremony of consecration commenced at 2 . 30 p . m ., and was completed at 3 . 45 , after which Bro . Barker , P . Prov . G . Treas ., EX ., presented in a few appropriate words the AV . M . designate to Bro . Mott for installation , which being completed , the W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers , viz .: —Bros . J . Barker , I . P . M ; J . A . AVhyatt , S . AV . ; J . Mountain , Treas . ( elected by lodge ) ; J . Parr ,
Jun ., Sec . The whole of tho ceremony was performed in a masterly style . The brethren , to the number of forty , sat down to a sumptuous banquet at 6 p . m ., tbe room being ueatly decorated with choice plants and flowers , the dinner-table was most sumptuously supplied with every delicacy , and wines of the choicest description ; the arrangements for the comfort and convenience of the brethren were most satisfactory . The cloth having been remuveil , tlie AV . M . in brief but appropriate terms gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . J 3 ro . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , replied on behalf of the Grand Officers past aud present in a very neat speech referred ro the present
progress of Masonry and its rulers , and gave a clear and concise account of the benefits derived from the principles of the Craft but more particularly charity , of which he bad witnessed a display this evening by dispensing relief on behalf of an aged widow residing in the neighbourhood . Bro . Alott , P . M ., & c , in his usual good-humoured style , gave some very good advice which was much appreciated . Bro . Parr proposed ' * The W . AI . " , in a brief but eloquent speech , who replied in a brief but appropriate speech ,
as follows : —I beg to return my most sincere and heartfelt thanks to Bro . Parr for the flattering .: terms in which he proposed my health , and to the brethren for the very kind reception they have given to my toasfc . I am sorry to say that I am at the best of times but a very poor band to make a speech , and at the present moment , feeling nearly overpowered with the kiudness which you have this day lavished upon me , any attempt to jiake a speech is really out of the eprestion ; I must therefore crave your kind
indulgence , and I trust that youwill take ' the will for the deed . " I assure you that nothing shall bo wanting on my part to promote the interest of the Lodge , and that I shall make it a principal study to discharge my duties fco the entire satifaefcion of the members . Of course I do not profess to he infallible , but with
so many eminent P . M . s , upon whose kind assistance aud good advice I can rely , it is hardly possible for me to err . I love Preemasonry ; and , indeed , how can one help loving and admiring it when its materials are the mainspring ofthe human soul ; ifc is built on eternity , and its ne phis ultra is complete perfection . You all know when one loves a thing how anxious he is that all he does for it should be done well , and the trouble , no matter what an amount of physical or mental strength it should
require , becomes instead of trouble , a real pleasure . Ifc is therefore not an impossibility that I should , in course of time , remedy my shortcomings , and probably make myself proficient in the art . AA'ith respect to the success of this Lodge , knowing how actively every member's heart beats towards Freemasonry , I have good reason to hope that our Victoria will grow up as good , virtuous , and charitable as the one one whose name ifc bears , and if we receive a little encouragement , I should not be
surprised to see it second to none in this and neighbouring provinces . It might be thought ifc is saying rather too much about a Lodge which has only been a few hours in existence , but what is there thafc Masons , united by the bonds of fraternal love , should not attain ? Henceforth I fear not for success . It may also be asked , if I am so confident of success why ask for encouragement ? but as you are all heads of families , ( with tho exception of our most worthy and esteemed Bro . Barker , who , I suppose , considers—being the head of , I
believe , three prosperous Lodges—it would nofc be wise for him to enter into a matrimonial alliance , with so many grown-up sons ) , you know what encouragement does to push on the young on the road to happiness and prosperity . It is therefore a natural sequence that I , the AV . AI . of this Lodge , although I have every confidence in the members that they will never flag until the goal be reached , should bo anxious to see their way made a little pleasanter . Our having established ourselves
selves on the very borders of East Lancashire is , in will enable us to strengthen the link between the West and East Lancashire provinces . The easy access to and from the great stronghold of our East Lancashire brethren will facilitate us to seek thc association of the like minds , that we may strengthen one another in love and good works , that mutual help may lead to mutual improvement and eventually to our