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Master of the Province when he remarked that the fathers of that lodge were now speaking to them across the gulph of time —as he ( Bro . Peyton ) hoped , in tones deep and eloquent enough to reach then- feelings , ancl produce effects in their hearts , and in their acts and deeds consonant with the good , the great , ancl eminent position they held , as they hacl already learnt by the men who had lived a century ago . ( Cheers ) . AA'ith thenmeans , though small , with judicious management , they were
enabled to do great good by assisting the Masonic charities , and he though they could not do better than mark the occasion of their centenary by responding freely to tbe apostle who had so eloquently advocated their cause . ( Cheers ) . The R . AV . PROV . G . MASTER , in a speech quite characteristic of bis distinguished talents , referred to the late excellent and deeply venerated and beloved Grand Master of the Province , the Rev . Brother Underwoodto whose memory be paid an excellent
, tribute ; and in reading from fche minute books of thafc date , observed that , as a proof that the old records of this lodge spoke to them with a voice distinct , emphatic , and true , he observed , that there be found the names of the Cornewalls , the Foleys , tbe Scudamores , the Lechmeres , the Hoskyns's , and in fact of all the principal county families . The R . AV . THE D . PEOV . G . MASTER , in well chosen language , proposed " Tbe Members of Visiting Lodges . "
Brother SAAVYEB replied iu appropriate terms for the Vitruvian , and Brother PEYTON for the Eastnor Lodge . Brother SHEIDARD proposed " The Visitors from distant Lodges , " and Brother BENNETT ( of Cheshire ) adequately acknowledged the same ; as did also Brother SPENCEE . The meeting was a truly Masonic one , ancl will long be remembered by the members of this and adjoining provinces .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVERPOOL—Masonic Belief Committee . —The members of this committee meet every Friday evening in the Temple , Hopestreet , and have the satisfaction of seeing this valuable institution favourably progressing , having during the past year afforded assistance to 101 individuals , in various ways found employment to worthy brethren , and been the means of forwarding others to their own countries . They are in weekly
communinication with the Manchester Masonic Relief Committee , which is also working well , rendering valuable assistance to each other . They are in communication with the brethren of several other towns , and it is hoped that it will lead to a well organised system throughout tbe provinces , whereby worthy brethren may be relieved , ancl the unworthy prevented imposing on the benevolent , as every application is properly ancl throroughly investigatedand a report sent to each committee open for the
, same object . Educational Institution . —At tbe meeting of tbe General Committee of the AVest Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , held in the Temple , Hope-street , on November 1 ,-it was unanimously agreed that the proceeds of the Masonic Ball , to be held in January next , should be handed over to the relief of the distressed operatives of tbe manufacturing districts . There were present Bros . Thomas AVylio , Prov . G . Sec . ; Armstrong ,
Prov . G . S . B . ; James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Maudesley , Prov . G . Reg . ; C . J . Banister , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . Pepper , Prov . G . Asst . Dir . of Cers ; M . Crawford , C . Rowson , T . Marsh , J . L . Jackson , Robert AVylie , Mott , Gopel , Younghusband , Crankshaw , Jones , Robinson , & c . Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —Thursday , November 20 tb , being the regular monthly meeting , the loclge was opened in the Temple , Hope-street , by the AV . M ., Bro . M . Crawford ,
assisted by all the officers of the lodge . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . A . C . Carlisle and M . C . Yparraguirre , being balloted for , were properly prepared , presented , ancl initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M . Bro . Colborne , P . M ., explained the working tools , ancl Bro . C . Rowson , S . AV ., delivered the charge . Bro . Hughes , wishing to take the second degree , was examined as to his proficiencyand passed to the F . C . degree by the AV . M . Bro .
Col-, borne , P . M ., explained the working tools in this degree . Bro . Casson , W . M . of Lodge 861 , asked the" W . M . of the lodge to give the third degree to Bro . Tate , who was about to proceed to sea before the opening of his lodge , which was agreed to by the lodge . Bro . Tate was then examined , and , showing proficiency , ivas raised to the third degree by Bro . Colborne , P . M . Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., explained the working tools . Bro . Sheppard , P . M . Lodge 164 , acted as Deacon ,
The lodge was closed down to the first degree . Bro . Rowson S . AV ., then brought forward his motion that the lodge vote twenty guineas to the Lancashire Operative Relief Fund , which was carried by acclamation , and fche private subscriptions of the brethren of the lodge amounted to nearly ten pounds more . The brethren of this lodge agreed to dispense with the November banquet , that the amount may be given to the distressed operatives ; ancl the fund which is now being raised by the lodges of
Liverpool exceeds £ 300 , and it is expected that the x > rovinee will raise nearly £ 500 . This is worthy of being followed , and now that the cold weather has set in tbe contributions of the benevolent are doubly needed . The remaining business of the lodge over , it was closed in solemn form . At refreshment , in addition to the officers of the loclge , were Bros . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; Casson , P . M . 861 ; Shepperd , P . M . 864 ; Ellis , P . M . ; Young , Brindle , Banister , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and a full attendance of the brethren .
AVAEEINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this loclge was held on Monday , November 24 , 1862 . Bro . Thos . AVylie , Prov . G . Sec . for West Lancashire , as AV . M ., assisted by Bros . [ lamer , Prov . G . Treas , ; H . White , S . AA , ; John Knight , J . AV . ; MacMichael , J . D . ; John Bowes , Sec . An unusually large number of brethren were present . After due confirmation of the minutes , Mr . AA oods was initiated in a most impressive manner by the acting AV . M ., the working
tools being presented and tbe charge delivered by the S . W . On the motion of Bro . Hamer , £ 5 was voted to the distress fund now being organised by the brethren of AA est Lancashire , A ballot was then taken for AA ' . M . for the ensuing year , aud it proved to be in favour of Bro . H . B . White , the present S . W . A Treasurer and Auditors were then appointed . Bro . Charles Pettitt was proposed as a joining member . Two pounds were voted to a distressed brother . The AV . M . elect returned thanks .
The installation and annual banquet was fixed fco take place on the festival of St . John the Evangelist . There being no other business , the lodge was duly closed with prayer , and tbe brethren separated in harmony at nine o'clock .
SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . —Lodge of Perfect Friendship ( No . 522 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday last , at the Great White Horse Hotel , on which occasion fifty brethren were present , including several members from Loudon . Tbe lodge was opened in fche first and second degrees , by tbe W . M ., Bro . C . F . Townsend , assisted by Bros . John Head , S . W . ; Rob . Girling , J . AV . ; Grimwood , S . D . ; Westgate , J . D . ; A . Pettitt ,
I . G . ; and the brethren present . There were a larger number of P . M . s present than we recollect ever to have seen on any previous occasion . The business of the lodge commenced by the W . M . calling upon Bro . Edward Dorling , Prov . Gr . S ., to read the minutes of the preceding meeting , after ivhich , Bro . Edward Christie , having been duly examined , the lodge was opened in the third degree , when Bro . Christie was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremony was most
impressively performed by the AV . M ., and the office of S . D . was ably filled * by the Prov ' . G . Chaplain . Bro . R . N . Sanderson . The lodge then proceeded to elect a AV . M . to fill the chair for the ensuing year , in the place of Bro . Townsend , whose term of office had expired . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . S . B . King , P . M . This is the third time Bro . King has been called upon to fill the high and honorable office of AV . M . to this lodge . Bro . AV . P . Mills , P . M ., was re-elected Treas ., and Bro .
AV . Spalding , P . M ., Librarian to the lodge . During the evening a petition was read by the Secretary from Mrs . H , ivife of Bro . R H , deceased , praying the assistance of the lodge in her distress . The prayer of the petitioner was ordered to he entertained . A petition was also presented to the loclge for recommendation by several brethren at Aldborough , who are desirous of constituting a new lodge in that totvn to be called " The Adair , " in compliment to the highly and worthily
eseemed Prov . Grand Master . The application was acce ded to by the lodge . All Blasonic business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer . Tbe banquet , which took place after the lodge business , was attended by about thirty brethren , including several visitors from the British Union ancl St . Luke's Lodges . The AA . M ., S . W ., and J . W . took their respective positions at the festive board . After an excellent repast , the healths of the Queen and the Prince of AVales were given and cordially received by the brethren . Next followed the usual Masonic toasts , and in the
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Provincial.
Master of the Province when he remarked that the fathers of that lodge were now speaking to them across the gulph of time —as he ( Bro . Peyton ) hoped , in tones deep and eloquent enough to reach then- feelings , ancl produce effects in their hearts , and in their acts and deeds consonant with the good , the great , ancl eminent position they held , as they hacl already learnt by the men who had lived a century ago . ( Cheers ) . AA'ith thenmeans , though small , with judicious management , they were
enabled to do great good by assisting the Masonic charities , and he though they could not do better than mark the occasion of their centenary by responding freely to tbe apostle who had so eloquently advocated their cause . ( Cheers ) . The R . AV . PROV . G . MASTER , in a speech quite characteristic of bis distinguished talents , referred to the late excellent and deeply venerated and beloved Grand Master of the Province , the Rev . Brother Underwoodto whose memory be paid an excellent
, tribute ; and in reading from fche minute books of thafc date , observed that , as a proof that the old records of this lodge spoke to them with a voice distinct , emphatic , and true , he observed , that there be found the names of the Cornewalls , the Foleys , tbe Scudamores , the Lechmeres , the Hoskyns's , and in fact of all the principal county families . The R . AV . THE D . PEOV . G . MASTER , in well chosen language , proposed " Tbe Members of Visiting Lodges . "
Brother SAAVYEB replied iu appropriate terms for the Vitruvian , and Brother PEYTON for the Eastnor Lodge . Brother SHEIDARD proposed " The Visitors from distant Lodges , " and Brother BENNETT ( of Cheshire ) adequately acknowledged the same ; as did also Brother SPENCEE . The meeting was a truly Masonic one , ancl will long be remembered by the members of this and adjoining provinces .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVERPOOL—Masonic Belief Committee . —The members of this committee meet every Friday evening in the Temple , Hopestreet , and have the satisfaction of seeing this valuable institution favourably progressing , having during the past year afforded assistance to 101 individuals , in various ways found employment to worthy brethren , and been the means of forwarding others to their own countries . They are in weekly
communinication with the Manchester Masonic Relief Committee , which is also working well , rendering valuable assistance to each other . They are in communication with the brethren of several other towns , and it is hoped that it will lead to a well organised system throughout tbe provinces , whereby worthy brethren may be relieved , ancl the unworthy prevented imposing on the benevolent , as every application is properly ancl throroughly investigatedand a report sent to each committee open for the
, same object . Educational Institution . —At tbe meeting of tbe General Committee of the AVest Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , held in the Temple , Hope-street , on November 1 ,-it was unanimously agreed that the proceeds of the Masonic Ball , to be held in January next , should be handed over to the relief of the distressed operatives of tbe manufacturing districts . There were present Bros . Thomas AVylio , Prov . G . Sec . ; Armstrong ,
Prov . G . S . B . ; James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Maudesley , Prov . G . Reg . ; C . J . Banister , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . Pepper , Prov . G . Asst . Dir . of Cers ; M . Crawford , C . Rowson , T . Marsh , J . L . Jackson , Robert AVylie , Mott , Gopel , Younghusband , Crankshaw , Jones , Robinson , & c . Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —Thursday , November 20 tb , being the regular monthly meeting , the loclge was opened in the Temple , Hope-street , by the AV . M ., Bro . M . Crawford ,
assisted by all the officers of the lodge . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . A . C . Carlisle and M . C . Yparraguirre , being balloted for , were properly prepared , presented , ancl initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M . Bro . Colborne , P . M ., explained the working tools , ancl Bro . C . Rowson , S . AV ., delivered the charge . Bro . Hughes , wishing to take the second degree , was examined as to his proficiencyand passed to the F . C . degree by the AV . M . Bro .
Col-, borne , P . M ., explained the working tools in this degree . Bro . Casson , W . M . of Lodge 861 , asked the" W . M . of the lodge to give the third degree to Bro . Tate , who was about to proceed to sea before the opening of his lodge , which was agreed to by the lodge . Bro . Tate was then examined , and , showing proficiency , ivas raised to the third degree by Bro . Colborne , P . M . Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., explained the working tools . Bro . Sheppard , P . M . Lodge 164 , acted as Deacon ,
The lodge was closed down to the first degree . Bro . Rowson S . AV ., then brought forward his motion that the lodge vote twenty guineas to the Lancashire Operative Relief Fund , which was carried by acclamation , and fche private subscriptions of the brethren of the lodge amounted to nearly ten pounds more . The brethren of this lodge agreed to dispense with the November banquet , that the amount may be given to the distressed operatives ; ancl the fund which is now being raised by the lodges of
Liverpool exceeds £ 300 , and it is expected that the x > rovinee will raise nearly £ 500 . This is worthy of being followed , and now that the cold weather has set in tbe contributions of the benevolent are doubly needed . The remaining business of the lodge over , it was closed in solemn form . At refreshment , in addition to the officers of the loclge , were Bros . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; Casson , P . M . 861 ; Shepperd , P . M . 864 ; Ellis , P . M . ; Young , Brindle , Banister , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and a full attendance of the brethren .
AVAEEINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this loclge was held on Monday , November 24 , 1862 . Bro . Thos . AVylie , Prov . G . Sec . for West Lancashire , as AV . M ., assisted by Bros . [ lamer , Prov . G . Treas , ; H . White , S . AA , ; John Knight , J . AV . ; MacMichael , J . D . ; John Bowes , Sec . An unusually large number of brethren were present . After due confirmation of the minutes , Mr . AA oods was initiated in a most impressive manner by the acting AV . M ., the working
tools being presented and tbe charge delivered by the S . W . On the motion of Bro . Hamer , £ 5 was voted to the distress fund now being organised by the brethren of AA est Lancashire , A ballot was then taken for AA ' . M . for the ensuing year , aud it proved to be in favour of Bro . H . B . White , the present S . W . A Treasurer and Auditors were then appointed . Bro . Charles Pettitt was proposed as a joining member . Two pounds were voted to a distressed brother . The AV . M . elect returned thanks .
The installation and annual banquet was fixed fco take place on the festival of St . John the Evangelist . There being no other business , the lodge was duly closed with prayer , and tbe brethren separated in harmony at nine o'clock .
SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . —Lodge of Perfect Friendship ( No . 522 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday last , at the Great White Horse Hotel , on which occasion fifty brethren were present , including several members from Loudon . Tbe lodge was opened in fche first and second degrees , by tbe W . M ., Bro . C . F . Townsend , assisted by Bros . John Head , S . W . ; Rob . Girling , J . AV . ; Grimwood , S . D . ; Westgate , J . D . ; A . Pettitt ,
I . G . ; and the brethren present . There were a larger number of P . M . s present than we recollect ever to have seen on any previous occasion . The business of the lodge commenced by the W . M . calling upon Bro . Edward Dorling , Prov . Gr . S ., to read the minutes of the preceding meeting , after ivhich , Bro . Edward Christie , having been duly examined , the lodge was opened in the third degree , when Bro . Christie was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremony was most
impressively performed by the AV . M ., and the office of S . D . was ably filled * by the Prov ' . G . Chaplain . Bro . R . N . Sanderson . The lodge then proceeded to elect a AV . M . to fill the chair for the ensuing year , in the place of Bro . Townsend , whose term of office had expired . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . S . B . King , P . M . This is the third time Bro . King has been called upon to fill the high and honorable office of AV . M . to this lodge . Bro . AV . P . Mills , P . M ., was re-elected Treas ., and Bro .
AV . Spalding , P . M ., Librarian to the lodge . During the evening a petition was read by the Secretary from Mrs . H , ivife of Bro . R H , deceased , praying the assistance of the lodge in her distress . The prayer of the petitioner was ordered to he entertained . A petition was also presented to the loclge for recommendation by several brethren at Aldborough , who are desirous of constituting a new lodge in that totvn to be called " The Adair , " in compliment to the highly and worthily
eseemed Prov . Grand Master . The application was acce ded to by the lodge . All Blasonic business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer . Tbe banquet , which took place after the lodge business , was attended by about thirty brethren , including several visitors from the British Union ancl St . Luke's Lodges . The AA . M ., S . W ., and J . W . took their respective positions at the festive board . After an excellent repast , the healths of the Queen and the Prince of AVales were given and cordially received by the brethren . Next followed the usual Masonic toasts , and in the