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Provincial.
Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . Prov . Gr . Treas . Secret'sry , Walter Bowers S . D ., Geo . G . Mends J . D ., J . Bowers P . M . Ore ; ., Jas . Ormrod I . G ., J . Hardwicke Marsh I . P . M ., R . Swindells P . M ., J . Milton P . M ., Edwd . Roberts P . M . Asst . Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , J . Artinestall , G . G . R . Mends , James
Plowman , W . Kirk , E . W . Barratt , W . H . Ashworth , Hedley Jones , Thos . French , Arthur Hawkins , Geo . Stott . Visitors : Bros . W . Pearson W . M . Victoria 1345 , Wm . B . Midgley S . W . Concord 1534 , Wm . F . Farrington P . M . Avon 1633 , U . L . Desai , L . R . C . P ., L . R . C . S ., St . Stephen 145 ( Edinburgh ) .
Bros . William H . Ashworth and Edwd . W . Barratt were raised to the sublime degree , the work being undertaken by Bros . Lloyd and tho W . M . respectively . Bro . Littlor explained tho working tools . o o o
ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 2025 . TflHE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Ply-J _ mouth , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult , for tho purpose of installing Bro . T . J . Cole S . W . as W . M . for tho year . There was a large attendance o £ Brethren . The installing Officers were Bros . 0 . F ,
Matthison ( tho retiring W . M . ) , J . Gifford P . P . G . D . O ., G . R . Barrett P . P . G . D ., Jas . Griffin P . P . G . S . D ., C . G . Withell , F . Crouch , and John Griffin , who were supported by a largo board of installed Masters .
At the close of the Installation ceremony , which was very impressively carried out , the W . M . invested his Officers . The accounts showed that tho Lodge was , financially , in a highly satisfactory state , there being a balance to its credit of over
£ 150—an increase of £ 30 during the year . At tho close of tho Lodge business tho Brethren adjourned to the dining-hall , where the annual banquet was held . Over eighty Brethren wero present , and a very pleasant evening was passed . o o o
BEAUMONT LODGE , No . 2035 . THE Members recently dined together in the Masonic Hall , Kirkburton , on the invitation of Bro . Dr . Lownds , who is leaving tho town . The health of Bro . Lownds was drunk on the proposition of Bro . Collins , in a hearty manner , amongst great expressions of regret on his severing his connection with Kirkburton , where ho has established himself with great success and become most popular . Bro . Lownds replied to the toast in a feeling manner , stating
that nothing but tho sickness of his family would have induced him to leave Kirkburton , where he had made a largo number of friends , and none more so than the Brethren of Beaumont Lodge , whom he had always met with the greatest pleasure , and ho hoped in the future to have many opportunities of coming amongst them again . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant ovening was spent .
The members held ttieir annual social gathering in tho Masonic Hall the next evening , when thero was a brilliant gathering . Dancing commenced at 8 . 30 , and was kept up with great spirit until the early hours of the morning , to the intense enjoyment of
everyone present . Mr . Wigglesworth , Huddersfield , supplied tho musical part of the entertainment in his usual well-known style , and Mr . J . Lodge made an excellent M . C . During the evening Miss Gelder , Miss Midgley , and Miss Bradbury sang several vocal pieces in a very pleasing manner .
Tho usual children ' s party was held the following afternoon , when about seventy children and adults were present . After tea the youngsters , as well as the upgrown people , spent an enjoyable evening in dancing and games . Mr . Charles Shaw , for Mr . Manley , optician , Huddersfield , gave an exhibition by limelight of funny pictures , which pleased the whole company very much . Altogether both the ball and the children ' s party have been the most successful held in Kirkburton .
o o o CONSTANCE LODGE , No . 2135 . THE eighth anniversary was celebrated on the 18 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Consett , when about fifty members of the Lodge and visiting Brethren were " present . Bro . G . T . Hyden S . W . was installed Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Geo . J . Christopher P . M ., assisted by Bro . N . Elsdon P . M ., and Bro . W . I . Mackay I . P . M .
Afterwards , the festival of St . John the Evangelist was commemorated , all the Brethren partaking of a most excellent repast . The new W . M . occupied the chair , while Bros . Coulthard and T . D . Dryden were in the vice-chairs . The chairman announced that telegrams or letters of "apology for absence had been received from Bros . Wm . Logan P . M ., T . Dunn P . M . ( Bishop Auckland ) , Wanless ( Witton-le-Wear ) , Jackson ( Newcastle ) , and Sterling ( Annfield Plain ) .
The usual toasts were honoured , and Bro . Cole , m replying for the Visitors , said that if it had not been for the St . Nicholas Lodge there would not have been a Constance Lodge . The greatest sympathy prevailed between these two Lodges , and he hoped they would be able to pay one another fraternal visits with more frequency than heretofore .
Bro . Holme also responded , and gave a most interesting history of Freemasonry , graphically tracing its existence to an epoch anterior to the Pharoahs . He enumerated the distinguished men who had been initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , instancing philosophers like Plato and his contemporaries , down to General Roberts .
During the proceedings , Bro . Mackay the retiring W . M . was presented on behalf of the Lodge with a gold jewel , for his valuable services during the past year .
Provincial.
STOUR LODGE , No . 2305 . ON Thursday , 19 th ult ., Dr . Wilks was installed W . M . at Ashford , by Bro . Julius Kingsford P . M . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Kent Bro . J . S . Eastes was among the large number of Brethren present . Tho annual banquet was served by Bro . Sargent at tho Saracen ' s Head Hotel . o o o
WIGAN LODGE , No . 2326 . ON Saturday , 14 th ult ., the installation took place of Bro . W . Taborner as W . M ., tho ceremony being performed by Bro . Captain J . D . Murray P . G . Treas . Eng . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore afterwards honoured .
o o o ST . ANNE'S LODGE , No . 2457 . THE installation of W . M . was celobrated on the 11 th ult ., at St . Anne's-on-Sea . The Installing Master was Bro . W . H . Hampson W . M . 1476 and I . P . M . 2349 .
The banquet was served at tho Hotel , where a splendid menu was provided by Mrs . Holloway . The usual toasts of the Craft woro honoured , Bros . Bradley , Atkins , Luke , and Dr . Whittaker
contributing the music The W . M . presented the I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of tho high appreciation in which ho was held , and of the services he had rendered the Lodge . Tho inscription
ran—Presented to Bro . JAS . LAWRENCE P . M ., a foundor and first W . M . of tho St . Anne ' s Lodge , 2457 , from the Brothren . * ¦ The jewol boro a representation of tho St . Anno's lifeboat memorial . o o o
BOOTLE-W 1 LBRAHAM LODGE , No . 2463 . SINCE its consecration last year this Lodge , which has its headquarters at tho Village Hall , Knotty Ash , Lancashire , has had a successful career . The number of members has nearly doubled , and the funds are in a satisfactory condition . The first Worshipful Master was Bro . Charles Fothergill Prov . G . J . D ., who on Thursday of last week , in the presence of a numerous assembly of members of tho Lodge and visiting Brethren , gave placo to Bro . Edward H . Cookson P . Prov . G . W ., his successor in the chair .
The Worshipful Master-elect was presented for Installation by Bros . Bucknell P . P . A . G . D . C . ( Staff . ) , and R . G . Bradley P . D . G . D . O , and tho ceromony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro . Fothergill . Having been duly installed , Bro . Cookson invested his Officers .
Tho post-prandial proceedings were of a most enjoyable and interesting nature , made the more so by the contributions of musical Brethren , headed by Bro . Walter Burnet . During the evening Bro . Fothergill was made the recipient of a Past Master ' s jewel with a suitable inscription , and with a handsome tea and coffee service for his wife .
Whitsuntide Railway Facilities.
WHITSUNTIDE RAILWAY FACILITIES .
THE Midland Railway Company have arranged , with a view to the greater convenience of the public , for the Booking Offices at St . Pancras and Moorgate Street Stations to be open for the issue of Tickets all day on Friday and Saturday , 11 th and 12 th May , when Tickets to all principal Stations on the Midland Railway can
be obtained beforehand at their Offices , a list of which can bo had on application . Tho Tickets obtained at theso Offices will bo available from St . Pancras Station , and will be issued at the same fares as charged at that Station , and dated to suit the convenience of Passengers .
Cheap Excursion Trains will be run from London to Dublin via Morecambo , on Friday , 11 th May , to return 15 th , 17 th , 19 th , 22 nd , 24 th , or 26 th May ; to Dublin via Liverpool , on Thursday , 10 th May ; to Belfast , Londonderry , and Portrush for Giant's Causeway , via Barrow , on Saturday , 12 th May , for 16 days * , to Londonderry , via Morecambo , on Saturday , 12 th May , to return 14 th , 17 th , 21 st , or
24 th , as per bill of Sailing ; to Leicester , Nottingham , Newark , Lincoln , Birmingham , Walsall , Wolverhampton , Burton , Derby , Manchester , Liverpool , Blackburn , Bolton , Oldham , Sheffield , Leeds , Bradford , Scarboro ' , Newcastle , the Furness District , Carlisle , & c , & c , on Saturday , 12 th May , returning the following Monday or Thursday ; to Carlisle , Castle Douglas , Dumfries , Helensburgh , Edinburgh , Greenock , Glasgow , & c , on Saturday , 12 th
May , returning the following Tuesday , or Saturday ; to St . Albans , Harpenden , Luton , Bedford , and Birmingham , on Whit-Monday , 14 th May , for one day ; and to Manchester , for the Races , on Thursday , Midnight , 18 th May , returning Saturday , 21 st May , and Tickets for these Trains for starting from St . Pancras Station can be obtained on tho two previous days to the running of the Trains at the Company ' s City and West End Booking Offices .
Cheap Excursion Trains for five or eight days will also be run to London from Carlisle , Bradford , Leeds , Sheffield , Liverpool , Manchester , Blackburn , Burnley , Bolton , Bury , Rochdale , Oldham , Lincoln , Newark , Burton , Derby , Nottingham , Birmingham , Walsall , Wolverhampton , Leicester , & c , on Saturday , 12 th May , and
for 6 days on Monday , 14 th May . Passengers will be booked by these Trains at cheap fares to Brighton , Hastings , St . Leonards , Eastbourne , & c . ; and to Paris and other places on the continent , having the privilege of returning by any ordinary train within 16 days .
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Provincial.
Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . Prov . Gr . Treas . Secret'sry , Walter Bowers S . D ., Geo . G . Mends J . D ., J . Bowers P . M . Ore ; ., Jas . Ormrod I . G ., J . Hardwicke Marsh I . P . M ., R . Swindells P . M ., J . Milton P . M ., Edwd . Roberts P . M . Asst . Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , J . Artinestall , G . G . R . Mends , James
Plowman , W . Kirk , E . W . Barratt , W . H . Ashworth , Hedley Jones , Thos . French , Arthur Hawkins , Geo . Stott . Visitors : Bros . W . Pearson W . M . Victoria 1345 , Wm . B . Midgley S . W . Concord 1534 , Wm . F . Farrington P . M . Avon 1633 , U . L . Desai , L . R . C . P ., L . R . C . S ., St . Stephen 145 ( Edinburgh ) .
Bros . William H . Ashworth and Edwd . W . Barratt were raised to the sublime degree , the work being undertaken by Bros . Lloyd and tho W . M . respectively . Bro . Littlor explained tho working tools . o o o
ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 2025 . TflHE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Ply-J _ mouth , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult , for tho purpose of installing Bro . T . J . Cole S . W . as W . M . for tho year . There was a large attendance o £ Brethren . The installing Officers were Bros . 0 . F ,
Matthison ( tho retiring W . M . ) , J . Gifford P . P . G . D . O ., G . R . Barrett P . P . G . D ., Jas . Griffin P . P . G . S . D ., C . G . Withell , F . Crouch , and John Griffin , who were supported by a largo board of installed Masters .
At the close of the Installation ceremony , which was very impressively carried out , the W . M . invested his Officers . The accounts showed that tho Lodge was , financially , in a highly satisfactory state , there being a balance to its credit of over
£ 150—an increase of £ 30 during the year . At tho close of tho Lodge business tho Brethren adjourned to the dining-hall , where the annual banquet was held . Over eighty Brethren wero present , and a very pleasant evening was passed . o o o
BEAUMONT LODGE , No . 2035 . THE Members recently dined together in the Masonic Hall , Kirkburton , on the invitation of Bro . Dr . Lownds , who is leaving tho town . The health of Bro . Lownds was drunk on the proposition of Bro . Collins , in a hearty manner , amongst great expressions of regret on his severing his connection with Kirkburton , where ho has established himself with great success and become most popular . Bro . Lownds replied to the toast in a feeling manner , stating
that nothing but tho sickness of his family would have induced him to leave Kirkburton , where he had made a largo number of friends , and none more so than the Brethren of Beaumont Lodge , whom he had always met with the greatest pleasure , and ho hoped in the future to have many opportunities of coming amongst them again . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant ovening was spent .
The members held ttieir annual social gathering in tho Masonic Hall the next evening , when thero was a brilliant gathering . Dancing commenced at 8 . 30 , and was kept up with great spirit until the early hours of the morning , to the intense enjoyment of
everyone present . Mr . Wigglesworth , Huddersfield , supplied tho musical part of the entertainment in his usual well-known style , and Mr . J . Lodge made an excellent M . C . During the evening Miss Gelder , Miss Midgley , and Miss Bradbury sang several vocal pieces in a very pleasing manner .
Tho usual children ' s party was held the following afternoon , when about seventy children and adults were present . After tea the youngsters , as well as the upgrown people , spent an enjoyable evening in dancing and games . Mr . Charles Shaw , for Mr . Manley , optician , Huddersfield , gave an exhibition by limelight of funny pictures , which pleased the whole company very much . Altogether both the ball and the children ' s party have been the most successful held in Kirkburton .
o o o CONSTANCE LODGE , No . 2135 . THE eighth anniversary was celebrated on the 18 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Consett , when about fifty members of the Lodge and visiting Brethren were " present . Bro . G . T . Hyden S . W . was installed Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Geo . J . Christopher P . M ., assisted by Bro . N . Elsdon P . M ., and Bro . W . I . Mackay I . P . M .
Afterwards , the festival of St . John the Evangelist was commemorated , all the Brethren partaking of a most excellent repast . The new W . M . occupied the chair , while Bros . Coulthard and T . D . Dryden were in the vice-chairs . The chairman announced that telegrams or letters of "apology for absence had been received from Bros . Wm . Logan P . M ., T . Dunn P . M . ( Bishop Auckland ) , Wanless ( Witton-le-Wear ) , Jackson ( Newcastle ) , and Sterling ( Annfield Plain ) .
The usual toasts were honoured , and Bro . Cole , m replying for the Visitors , said that if it had not been for the St . Nicholas Lodge there would not have been a Constance Lodge . The greatest sympathy prevailed between these two Lodges , and he hoped they would be able to pay one another fraternal visits with more frequency than heretofore .
Bro . Holme also responded , and gave a most interesting history of Freemasonry , graphically tracing its existence to an epoch anterior to the Pharoahs . He enumerated the distinguished men who had been initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , instancing philosophers like Plato and his contemporaries , down to General Roberts .
During the proceedings , Bro . Mackay the retiring W . M . was presented on behalf of the Lodge with a gold jewel , for his valuable services during the past year .
Provincial.
STOUR LODGE , No . 2305 . ON Thursday , 19 th ult ., Dr . Wilks was installed W . M . at Ashford , by Bro . Julius Kingsford P . M . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Kent Bro . J . S . Eastes was among the large number of Brethren present . Tho annual banquet was served by Bro . Sargent at tho Saracen ' s Head Hotel . o o o
WIGAN LODGE , No . 2326 . ON Saturday , 14 th ult ., the installation took place of Bro . W . Taborner as W . M ., tho ceremony being performed by Bro . Captain J . D . Murray P . G . Treas . Eng . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore afterwards honoured .
o o o ST . ANNE'S LODGE , No . 2457 . THE installation of W . M . was celobrated on the 11 th ult ., at St . Anne's-on-Sea . The Installing Master was Bro . W . H . Hampson W . M . 1476 and I . P . M . 2349 .
The banquet was served at tho Hotel , where a splendid menu was provided by Mrs . Holloway . The usual toasts of the Craft woro honoured , Bros . Bradley , Atkins , Luke , and Dr . Whittaker
contributing the music The W . M . presented the I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of tho high appreciation in which ho was held , and of the services he had rendered the Lodge . Tho inscription
ran—Presented to Bro . JAS . LAWRENCE P . M ., a foundor and first W . M . of tho St . Anne ' s Lodge , 2457 , from the Brothren . * ¦ The jewol boro a representation of tho St . Anno's lifeboat memorial . o o o
BOOTLE-W 1 LBRAHAM LODGE , No . 2463 . SINCE its consecration last year this Lodge , which has its headquarters at tho Village Hall , Knotty Ash , Lancashire , has had a successful career . The number of members has nearly doubled , and the funds are in a satisfactory condition . The first Worshipful Master was Bro . Charles Fothergill Prov . G . J . D ., who on Thursday of last week , in the presence of a numerous assembly of members of tho Lodge and visiting Brethren , gave placo to Bro . Edward H . Cookson P . Prov . G . W ., his successor in the chair .
The Worshipful Master-elect was presented for Installation by Bros . Bucknell P . P . A . G . D . C . ( Staff . ) , and R . G . Bradley P . D . G . D . O , and tho ceromony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro . Fothergill . Having been duly installed , Bro . Cookson invested his Officers .
Tho post-prandial proceedings were of a most enjoyable and interesting nature , made the more so by the contributions of musical Brethren , headed by Bro . Walter Burnet . During the evening Bro . Fothergill was made the recipient of a Past Master ' s jewel with a suitable inscription , and with a handsome tea and coffee service for his wife .
Whitsuntide Railway Facilities.
WHITSUNTIDE RAILWAY FACILITIES .
THE Midland Railway Company have arranged , with a view to the greater convenience of the public , for the Booking Offices at St . Pancras and Moorgate Street Stations to be open for the issue of Tickets all day on Friday and Saturday , 11 th and 12 th May , when Tickets to all principal Stations on the Midland Railway can
be obtained beforehand at their Offices , a list of which can bo had on application . Tho Tickets obtained at theso Offices will bo available from St . Pancras Station , and will be issued at the same fares as charged at that Station , and dated to suit the convenience of Passengers .
Cheap Excursion Trains will be run from London to Dublin via Morecambo , on Friday , 11 th May , to return 15 th , 17 th , 19 th , 22 nd , 24 th , or 26 th May ; to Dublin via Liverpool , on Thursday , 10 th May ; to Belfast , Londonderry , and Portrush for Giant's Causeway , via Barrow , on Saturday , 12 th May , for 16 days * , to Londonderry , via Morecambo , on Saturday , 12 th May , to return 14 th , 17 th , 21 st , or
24 th , as per bill of Sailing ; to Leicester , Nottingham , Newark , Lincoln , Birmingham , Walsall , Wolverhampton , Burton , Derby , Manchester , Liverpool , Blackburn , Bolton , Oldham , Sheffield , Leeds , Bradford , Scarboro ' , Newcastle , the Furness District , Carlisle , & c , & c , on Saturday , 12 th May , returning the following Monday or Thursday ; to Carlisle , Castle Douglas , Dumfries , Helensburgh , Edinburgh , Greenock , Glasgow , & c , on Saturday , 12 th
May , returning the following Tuesday , or Saturday ; to St . Albans , Harpenden , Luton , Bedford , and Birmingham , on Whit-Monday , 14 th May , for one day ; and to Manchester , for the Races , on Thursday , Midnight , 18 th May , returning Saturday , 21 st May , and Tickets for these Trains for starting from St . Pancras Station can be obtained on tho two previous days to the running of the Trains at the Company ' s City and West End Booking Offices .
Cheap Excursion Trains for five or eight days will also be run to London from Carlisle , Bradford , Leeds , Sheffield , Liverpool , Manchester , Blackburn , Burnley , Bolton , Bury , Rochdale , Oldham , Lincoln , Newark , Burton , Derby , Nottingham , Birmingham , Walsall , Wolverhampton , Leicester , & c , on Saturday , 12 th May , and
for 6 days on Monday , 14 th May . Passengers will be booked by these Trains at cheap fares to Brighton , Hastings , St . Leonards , Eastbourne , & c . ; and to Paris and other places on the continent , having the privilege of returning by any ordinary train within 16 days .