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Reports Of Meetings.
Bishop Dawes , in a most happy speech , replying to the toast of his health , said that , in spite of the jealously and care with which the secrets of Freemasonry were guarded , some had got abroad . He had met one secret face to . face in nearly every little bush town or back settlement where members of the Order were to be found . The mystery they could not help revealing was their true fraternity , kindness of heart , generosity , and all the virtues which bind man to man .
FIDELITY LODGE , No . 555 . THE installation meeting was held at the Crown Hotel , Framlingham , on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., when a large number of members and visitors attended to witness the installation of Bro . E . W . Lynch . The ceremony of installation , was performed in a most impressive and exemplary manner by Bro . Fraser , after which the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers .
The Lodge having been closed , the Brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet at the Corn Hall , presided over by the W . M . Bro . Connor proposed the toast of the evening , the W . M . Bro . E . W . Lynch . He stated that he had known Bro . Lynch from his Masonic infancy , as they were initiated within a few months of each other ; he had
always found him a keen and enthusiastic Mason and a great lover of all that was good and best in Masonry . Bro . Lynch had served him most faithfully as Senior Warden , and , in fact , had filled every subordinate office with marked success , and he felt convinced that he would be a worthy successor of the many good men who had gone before him in Lodge Fidelity ,
and that he would have a most successful year of office . The W . M ., in reply , tendered his most sincere thanks . It would be his aim to conduct the affairs of the Lodge to the best of his ability , to emulate the bright examples afforded by the Past Masters , and to transmit to his successors the Fidelity Warrant as pure and unsullied as he had that
evening received it . He appreciated the trust reposed in him , and hoped to merit their entire approbation by faithfully discharging the duties of the office . The W . M . said he considered himself a link with the past , for his father , grandfather , and great-grandfather were Masons , and by a curious and happy coincidence , it was just exactly a century since his
great-grandfather was installed as W . M ., for he was placed in the chair of K . S ., in the Lodge at Ballyconnell , No . 453 on the register of the ' Grand Lodge of Ireland , on the 8 th May 1796 . It had always been his great ambition to attain to this honour , and he thought it was a legitimate ambition on the part of every Mason . At the same time , he felt very keenly the grave
responsibility of the office , and his own unworthiness to carry out the duties according to the high standard that had always been maintained . He was determined , however , that no effort should be wanting on his part to further the interests of the Lodge , and he was convinced that these efforts would be most heartily seconded by the excellent Masons who had done him the honour to accept office under him .
DOWNSHIRE LODGE , No . 594 . ON Thursday , 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , Bro . Fred Wilkinson was installed as Master by Bro . W . H . 0 . Trenso , the retiring W . M ., the attendance of members and visitors numbering about 150 . The retiring W . M . was the recipient of a Past Master's jewel , together with a silver tea and coffee service , and a brooch for Mrs . Trense .
BEAUREPER LODGE , No . 787 . ON Thursday , 25 th ult ., the thirty-seventh anniversary was held at the Lion Hotel , Belper , when Bro . Walter Loverock P . M . P . P . G . Swd . Br . was installed W . M . by Bro . Maurice Hunter I . P . M .
ECCLESHILL LODGE , No . 1034 . ON Tuesday , 16 th ult ., the members visited Cark , arriving about 11 a . m . The party numbered between fifty and sixty , and included members of the Lodge and their wives . Breakfast was provided at the Station Hotel by Mrs . Hindle , and afterwards Mr . C . Fishwick made complete arrangements for the conveyance of the party to Lakeside by char-a-banc , waggonettes , & c .
The day was beautifully fine , and the outing was greatly enjoyed without the least mishap . They returned to Cark , after visiting Cartmel , about 5 p . m ., in time for a hot dinner at the Station Hptel , returning to Bradford by special train shortly after eight o'clock . Bro . Scott , the Superintendent of the Bradford Fire Brigade , made the arrangements to the satisfaction of all concerned .
CONCORD . LODGE , No . 1135 . FOE the twenty-eighth year Bro . S . Jones P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., the founder of the Lodge , acted as Installing Master on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., when Bro . M . W . Tattam was placed in the chair . The retiring W . M . Bro . E . J . Tamlyn was presented with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , enclosed in Morocco case , and engraven thereon was the inscription :
Presented to W . BRO . E . J . TAMLYN P . M . Lodge Concord , 1135 , in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office . 24 th June 1896 .
Another interesting incident was the presentation of a marble timepiece , with an equestrian group at the top , and two brass figures on marble pedestals to match , to Bro . J . Blackford , fo .- his twenty-five years' services as Tyler of the Lodge . On a plate attached to the timepiece the following was engraved :
Presented to BRO . J . BLACKFORD , on his retiring from the post of Tylership of Lodge Concord , No . 1135 , after having served that office close upon quarter of a century ,
by Brethren in recognition of his long services . ( Signed ) E . J . TAMLYN W . M J . MYATT Secretary . 24 th June 1896 .
Reports Of Meetings.
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , the 19 th nit ., Bro . James Clough W . M . Though the weather was almost tropical there was an attendance of over twenty members , the visitors being Bros . W . Hemingway 325 and J . B . Bowker 815 .
A ballot , which was successful , was taken for Mr . John Bintcliffe Kenyon , Pendleton , and that gentleman was accordingly initiated into Antient Freemasonry by Bro . Thomas Threlfall P . M . Prov . G . Std ., the working tools being presented and explained by Bro . Thomas M . Brown S . W ., while the charge was delivered by Bro . Wm . Lambert J . W .
Bro . Fred Daniels was afterwards passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools falling to the lot of the S . W . as before , while the charge was delivered in this instance by Bro . Wm . Mosley I . P . M . In connection with the Masonic service to be held at Christ Church on the following Sunday , Bro . F . Townson P . M . Treas . proposed , and Bro . Threlfall seconded , that the expenses incurred on that occasion bo paid out of the Lodge funds , the whole of the collection therefore being devoted to the local charity for which the service was promoted .
At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were agreeably varied by songs and sketches rendered by Bros . W . Allen Smith S . D ., G . L . Hardcastle Org ., John Harwood Std ., J . Horricks , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 .
DENE LODGE , No . 2228 . THE installation meeting was held on Saturday , 20 th ult ., at Winter Hill , Cookham Dean , among those present being the Earl of Euston Provincial Grand Master Norths and Hunts and J . T . Morland Past Grand Deacon Deputy Provincial Grand Master in charge of the Province of Berks . Immediately after opening the Lodge the ceremony of initiating the son
of the Secretary of the Lodge was performed by the Worshipful Master , after which the Master-elect Captain William Nicholls was installed into the chair . At the conclusion of the business of the Lodge the Brethren proceeded in a steam launch to dine at the New Thames Hotel , Maidenhead .
MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 22 nd ult ., Bro . Henry Nail P . M . 1375 Prov . G . Treas . W . L . Worshipful Master . The Brethren met at an eaiiy hour , three ceremonies being due , viz ., two passings and a raising . In the first instance , Bros . Eobert Beilby Estill
and William Henry Purdy were passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . Nail W . M ., assisted by Bro . Seth Wrigley P . M . acting as S . W ., who presented and explained the working tools of the degree to both candidates . Bro . Wm . John Brooke was then raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Cyril H . Beever P . M .
The whole of the ceremonies were well performed , and thoroughly maintained the traditions of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge for good work . At the festive board which followed , Loval and Masonic toasts were interspersed by songs , & c , rendered by Bros . Beever , Stubbs , S . L . Watts , W . T . Wattsand others .
, We must not forget to mention that Bro . Beever , in proposing the health of the Provincial Grand Officers , reverted to the fact that Bro . Wrigley had recently attained to Provincial honours , adding , amidst applause , that in his case they had been most judiciously bestowed .
QUEEN VICTORIA LODGE , No . 2584 . THE regular meeting was held at the Conservative Club , Cheetham , Manchester , on Tuesday , 16 th ult ., Bro . Councillor Samuel I . Mills P . M . 1077 W . M . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Benjamin Brook , B . A . was duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . A . T . McGregor P . M . D . C . P . P . G . D . Derbyshire , the working tools being presented and explaired by Bro . Thomas Nesbitt J . W . The Traditional History was afteiwaids delivered to Bro . Brook , in conjunction with Bros . Harry S . Hiles and E . Arthur W . Wrage , by Bro . Wm . B . Midgley S . W .
At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , that of the Worshipful Master being proposed by Bro . Thomas Syms Secretary . Bro . Mills W . M ., in reply , thanked his auditors for their enthusiastic reception of his name . He spoke of the steady progress made by the Lodge , and also reverted to the forthcoming pic-nic to Wrexham and the Vale of Llangollen , which will take place on the 8 th inst . He promised a delightful outing , and strongly advised the Brethren not to miss such an opportunity .
Bro . John Hewell proposed the health of the newly-raised Brother , to which Bro . Brook responded in a very able speech . After comparing the degree through which he had just gone with those which had preceded it , he said that the recent one was the crowning point of all , and would make a lasting impression upon him .
Other toasts followed , being relieved by songs , recitations , & c , the contributaries being Bros . J . Howarth P . M ., William Dumville P . M . Sec 2156 , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , and Cuthbert Blacow 2156 . Bro . Wragg officiated at the organ and piano , accompanying Bro . Blacow on the former instrument in his song "Love ' s Golden Dreams , " in so finished a manner as to compel admiring plaudits from his listeners .
Besides those mentiened above , there were present : Bros . C W . Godby I . P . M ., Wm . Richardson S . D ., John Foulkes J . D ., R . H . Williams I . G ., W . Moulton Org ,, J . Pollitt P . M ., and others . Visitors : Bros . Rev . W . H . Healey 344 , C . Tambaci 1055 , and J . S . Buckley J . W . 2506 Sierre Leone .
SHURMUR LODGE AND CHAPTER OUTING . THE summer outing of tho Shurmur Lodge and Chapter , No . 2374 , took place on Tuesday , 16 th ult ., under the presidency of Brother James Speller W . M . and M . E . Z .
The party , consisting of about sixty or seventy L . adies ana jtsretnren , assembled at Paddington Station and were conveyed in saloon carriages to Taplow . Carriages afterwards conveyed them to the river at Maidenhead , where they embarked on the " Emperor" steam launch , arriving at Great Marlow in time for banquet at the " Compleat Angler ' s" Hotel . After grace , Bro . Speller W . M ., before proposing the customary toasts , trusted the party had all enjoyed tho good things nature had provided for
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Reports Of Meetings.
Bishop Dawes , in a most happy speech , replying to the toast of his health , said that , in spite of the jealously and care with which the secrets of Freemasonry were guarded , some had got abroad . He had met one secret face to . face in nearly every little bush town or back settlement where members of the Order were to be found . The mystery they could not help revealing was their true fraternity , kindness of heart , generosity , and all the virtues which bind man to man .
FIDELITY LODGE , No . 555 . THE installation meeting was held at the Crown Hotel , Framlingham , on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., when a large number of members and visitors attended to witness the installation of Bro . E . W . Lynch . The ceremony of installation , was performed in a most impressive and exemplary manner by Bro . Fraser , after which the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers .
The Lodge having been closed , the Brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet at the Corn Hall , presided over by the W . M . Bro . Connor proposed the toast of the evening , the W . M . Bro . E . W . Lynch . He stated that he had known Bro . Lynch from his Masonic infancy , as they were initiated within a few months of each other ; he had
always found him a keen and enthusiastic Mason and a great lover of all that was good and best in Masonry . Bro . Lynch had served him most faithfully as Senior Warden , and , in fact , had filled every subordinate office with marked success , and he felt convinced that he would be a worthy successor of the many good men who had gone before him in Lodge Fidelity ,
and that he would have a most successful year of office . The W . M ., in reply , tendered his most sincere thanks . It would be his aim to conduct the affairs of the Lodge to the best of his ability , to emulate the bright examples afforded by the Past Masters , and to transmit to his successors the Fidelity Warrant as pure and unsullied as he had that
evening received it . He appreciated the trust reposed in him , and hoped to merit their entire approbation by faithfully discharging the duties of the office . The W . M . said he considered himself a link with the past , for his father , grandfather , and great-grandfather were Masons , and by a curious and happy coincidence , it was just exactly a century since his
great-grandfather was installed as W . M ., for he was placed in the chair of K . S ., in the Lodge at Ballyconnell , No . 453 on the register of the ' Grand Lodge of Ireland , on the 8 th May 1796 . It had always been his great ambition to attain to this honour , and he thought it was a legitimate ambition on the part of every Mason . At the same time , he felt very keenly the grave
responsibility of the office , and his own unworthiness to carry out the duties according to the high standard that had always been maintained . He was determined , however , that no effort should be wanting on his part to further the interests of the Lodge , and he was convinced that these efforts would be most heartily seconded by the excellent Masons who had done him the honour to accept office under him .
DOWNSHIRE LODGE , No . 594 . ON Thursday , 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , Bro . Fred Wilkinson was installed as Master by Bro . W . H . 0 . Trenso , the retiring W . M ., the attendance of members and visitors numbering about 150 . The retiring W . M . was the recipient of a Past Master's jewel , together with a silver tea and coffee service , and a brooch for Mrs . Trense .
BEAUREPER LODGE , No . 787 . ON Thursday , 25 th ult ., the thirty-seventh anniversary was held at the Lion Hotel , Belper , when Bro . Walter Loverock P . M . P . P . G . Swd . Br . was installed W . M . by Bro . Maurice Hunter I . P . M .
ECCLESHILL LODGE , No . 1034 . ON Tuesday , 16 th ult ., the members visited Cark , arriving about 11 a . m . The party numbered between fifty and sixty , and included members of the Lodge and their wives . Breakfast was provided at the Station Hotel by Mrs . Hindle , and afterwards Mr . C . Fishwick made complete arrangements for the conveyance of the party to Lakeside by char-a-banc , waggonettes , & c .
The day was beautifully fine , and the outing was greatly enjoyed without the least mishap . They returned to Cark , after visiting Cartmel , about 5 p . m ., in time for a hot dinner at the Station Hptel , returning to Bradford by special train shortly after eight o'clock . Bro . Scott , the Superintendent of the Bradford Fire Brigade , made the arrangements to the satisfaction of all concerned .
CONCORD . LODGE , No . 1135 . FOE the twenty-eighth year Bro . S . Jones P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., the founder of the Lodge , acted as Installing Master on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., when Bro . M . W . Tattam was placed in the chair . The retiring W . M . Bro . E . J . Tamlyn was presented with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , enclosed in Morocco case , and engraven thereon was the inscription :
Presented to W . BRO . E . J . TAMLYN P . M . Lodge Concord , 1135 , in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office . 24 th June 1896 .
Another interesting incident was the presentation of a marble timepiece , with an equestrian group at the top , and two brass figures on marble pedestals to match , to Bro . J . Blackford , fo .- his twenty-five years' services as Tyler of the Lodge . On a plate attached to the timepiece the following was engraved :
Presented to BRO . J . BLACKFORD , on his retiring from the post of Tylership of Lodge Concord , No . 1135 , after having served that office close upon quarter of a century ,
by Brethren in recognition of his long services . ( Signed ) E . J . TAMLYN W . M J . MYATT Secretary . 24 th June 1896 .
Reports Of Meetings.
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , the 19 th nit ., Bro . James Clough W . M . Though the weather was almost tropical there was an attendance of over twenty members , the visitors being Bros . W . Hemingway 325 and J . B . Bowker 815 .
A ballot , which was successful , was taken for Mr . John Bintcliffe Kenyon , Pendleton , and that gentleman was accordingly initiated into Antient Freemasonry by Bro . Thomas Threlfall P . M . Prov . G . Std ., the working tools being presented and explained by Bro . Thomas M . Brown S . W ., while the charge was delivered by Bro . Wm . Lambert J . W .
Bro . Fred Daniels was afterwards passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools falling to the lot of the S . W . as before , while the charge was delivered in this instance by Bro . Wm . Mosley I . P . M . In connection with the Masonic service to be held at Christ Church on the following Sunday , Bro . F . Townson P . M . Treas . proposed , and Bro . Threlfall seconded , that the expenses incurred on that occasion bo paid out of the Lodge funds , the whole of the collection therefore being devoted to the local charity for which the service was promoted .
At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were agreeably varied by songs and sketches rendered by Bros . W . Allen Smith S . D ., G . L . Hardcastle Org ., John Harwood Std ., J . Horricks , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 .
DENE LODGE , No . 2228 . THE installation meeting was held on Saturday , 20 th ult ., at Winter Hill , Cookham Dean , among those present being the Earl of Euston Provincial Grand Master Norths and Hunts and J . T . Morland Past Grand Deacon Deputy Provincial Grand Master in charge of the Province of Berks . Immediately after opening the Lodge the ceremony of initiating the son
of the Secretary of the Lodge was performed by the Worshipful Master , after which the Master-elect Captain William Nicholls was installed into the chair . At the conclusion of the business of the Lodge the Brethren proceeded in a steam launch to dine at the New Thames Hotel , Maidenhead .
MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 22 nd ult ., Bro . Henry Nail P . M . 1375 Prov . G . Treas . W . L . Worshipful Master . The Brethren met at an eaiiy hour , three ceremonies being due , viz ., two passings and a raising . In the first instance , Bros . Eobert Beilby Estill
and William Henry Purdy were passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . Nail W . M ., assisted by Bro . Seth Wrigley P . M . acting as S . W ., who presented and explained the working tools of the degree to both candidates . Bro . Wm . John Brooke was then raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Cyril H . Beever P . M .
The whole of the ceremonies were well performed , and thoroughly maintained the traditions of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge for good work . At the festive board which followed , Loval and Masonic toasts were interspersed by songs , & c , rendered by Bros . Beever , Stubbs , S . L . Watts , W . T . Wattsand others .
, We must not forget to mention that Bro . Beever , in proposing the health of the Provincial Grand Officers , reverted to the fact that Bro . Wrigley had recently attained to Provincial honours , adding , amidst applause , that in his case they had been most judiciously bestowed .
QUEEN VICTORIA LODGE , No . 2584 . THE regular meeting was held at the Conservative Club , Cheetham , Manchester , on Tuesday , 16 th ult ., Bro . Councillor Samuel I . Mills P . M . 1077 W . M . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Benjamin Brook , B . A . was duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . A . T . McGregor P . M . D . C . P . P . G . D . Derbyshire , the working tools being presented and explaired by Bro . Thomas Nesbitt J . W . The Traditional History was afteiwaids delivered to Bro . Brook , in conjunction with Bros . Harry S . Hiles and E . Arthur W . Wrage , by Bro . Wm . B . Midgley S . W .
At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , that of the Worshipful Master being proposed by Bro . Thomas Syms Secretary . Bro . Mills W . M ., in reply , thanked his auditors for their enthusiastic reception of his name . He spoke of the steady progress made by the Lodge , and also reverted to the forthcoming pic-nic to Wrexham and the Vale of Llangollen , which will take place on the 8 th inst . He promised a delightful outing , and strongly advised the Brethren not to miss such an opportunity .
Bro . John Hewell proposed the health of the newly-raised Brother , to which Bro . Brook responded in a very able speech . After comparing the degree through which he had just gone with those which had preceded it , he said that the recent one was the crowning point of all , and would make a lasting impression upon him .
Other toasts followed , being relieved by songs , recitations , & c , the contributaries being Bros . J . Howarth P . M ., William Dumville P . M . Sec 2156 , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , and Cuthbert Blacow 2156 . Bro . Wragg officiated at the organ and piano , accompanying Bro . Blacow on the former instrument in his song "Love ' s Golden Dreams , " in so finished a manner as to compel admiring plaudits from his listeners .
Besides those mentiened above , there were present : Bros . C W . Godby I . P . M ., Wm . Richardson S . D ., John Foulkes J . D ., R . H . Williams I . G ., W . Moulton Org ,, J . Pollitt P . M ., and others . Visitors : Bros . Rev . W . H . Healey 344 , C . Tambaci 1055 , and J . S . Buckley J . W . 2506 Sierre Leone .
SHURMUR LODGE AND CHAPTER OUTING . THE summer outing of tho Shurmur Lodge and Chapter , No . 2374 , took place on Tuesday , 16 th ult ., under the presidency of Brother James Speller W . M . and M . E . Z .
The party , consisting of about sixty or seventy L . adies ana jtsretnren , assembled at Paddington Station and were conveyed in saloon carriages to Taplow . Carriages afterwards conveyed them to the river at Maidenhead , where they embarked on the " Emperor" steam launch , arriving at Great Marlow in time for banquet at the " Compleat Angler ' s" Hotel . After grace , Bro . Speller W . M ., before proposing the customary toasts , trusted the party had all enjoyed tho good things nature had provided for