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Several members of the Lodge contributed to the harmony of the evening , under the direction of Bro . Frisby P . M ., who presided at the piano . Miss Dora C . Smith , daughter iof the Worshipful Master , also contributed some piano solos , which were particularly acceptable to those present .
••* Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . CELEBRATION OF SILVER ANNIVERSARY , AND INSTALLATION OF BROTHER THOMAS JOHN RAWLINGS
THERE is always a charm in visiting this Lodge , where the right hand of true friendship and Brotherly love is regularly extended to the visitors , and where there is the certainty of experiencing the Fraternal spirit ! of charity , exercised in support of some needy orphan , or in smoothing the wear } ' brow of the widow . But there was an additional pleasure associated with this year's installation meeting , inasmuch as it marked the silver anniversary of the establishment of the Lodge , which was consecrated in 1876 .
This year ' s annual meeting was held on Thursday of last week , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , and marked the completion of a most successful quarter of a century in the history of the Lodge , and the commencement of a new era which gives every promise of adding to the high reputation already achieved by the Lodge .
The proceedings were . commenced at 3 . 45 p . m . by the W . M . of the past year Bro . Robert Gabell , who had the support of Bros . T . J . Rawlings W . M .-elect S . W ., J . Farmer J . W ., W . Croxson P . M . Treas ., W . H . . Boys P . M . Sec , S . E . Rice S . D ., J . Thorneloe acting J . D ., J . Pardell A . D . C ., W . Bennett I . G ., E . H . Smyth Steward , C . Plant P . M . Tyler ; Past Masters R . Rowland , Earle Douglas Side , Henry
B . Buckeridge , Humphrey Cohen ; with Bros . W . Rose , G . Cully , G . Potter , C . W . Lubbock , S . Morris , W . H . Greenfield , F . Hardy , S . P . Smeltzer , G . F . Tavener , B . Cohen , F . A . Marlow , R . D . Godefroy , J . Atkinson , A . Davis , S . C . May , H . Levy , A . Logett , W . J . Perrin , G . A . Nilen , E . A . Wass , F . Nilen , J . Gibbs , D .
Gunton , W . H . Edwards , John Shaw , J . R . Papworth , W . R . Hummerston , W . Biles , J . H . Danson , W . M . Foster , F . C . Atkinson , J . Humphries , J . C . Penny , J . Hibble , R . H . Alabaster , C . Sisman , J . C . Davies , F . G . Hardy , J . W . Tredwen , C . Castleman , T . A . Rawlings , M . Leighton , W . G . Watts , J . H . Down , George E . Laughlin and several others .
Amongst the Visitors were Bros . James G . Watts P . P . G . S . B ., C . Childs 548 , C . H . Marrison S . W . 1901 , R . Russell 1563 , A . King 8 34 , A . E . Dyke W . M . 2045 , W . J . Newstead S . D . 1973 , W . C . Holland S . D . 140 , S . Bright S . D . 1950 , W . Busby W . M . 733 , Jos . Smith P . M . isoS , H . B . Spaull P . M . and Sec . 145 , J . Potter 16 S 1 , J . Freer P . M . 1681 , John Rugg T-D . 1278 , A . C . Wood P . M . 15 S 6 , C .
W . Evans 2021 , H . Townsend Org . 2466 , A . H . Smith 257 , S . D . Kemp 2513 , A . Cobs 2157 , J . M . Jones W . M . 2664 , C . H . Mayo P . M ., W . E . Cobley , G . Golding , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the regular and emergency meetings ,-were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The
principal business of the evening was then proceeded with , the W . M . first declaring all Offices vacant and appointing Bro . Side P . M . as acting S . W . and Bro . Rowland P . M . as J . W . to assist him . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Thomas John Rawlings W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . Henry Baldy Buckeridge P . M . Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . having signified his
assent to the ancient charges and regultaions took the obligation ; the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and a strong Board of Installed Masters being formed he was formally inducted into the chair of King Solomon as ruler of the Skelmersdale Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The Brethren having been re-admitted the
W . M . was duly proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees . The installation ceremony was admirably performed , without the slightest hitch or hesitation by the outgoing Master Bro . Gabell , who subsequently delivered the addresses in such a way as elicited the hearty appreciation of all present .
The ; W . Mj . appointed the Officers for' the ensuing vear , as follow : Bros . James Farmer S . W ., S . E . Rice J . W .. W . Croxson P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Boys P . M . Secretary , J . W . Sandell S . D ., W . Bennett J . D ., Frank Lloyd I . G . ( unavoidably absent ) , E . H . Smith D . C ., J . Thorneloe A . D . C ., E . A . Wass and W . J . Perrin Stewards , H . Townsend Organist , C . Plant P . M . Tvler .
It rarely happens that ceremonial working is arranged to follow the installation , but there was an exception on this occasion , there being five candidates for initiation on the agenda , one of the gentlemen being the son of the W . M ., who did not wish the opportunity to pass of making his own son a Mason on the day of his own installation . The ballot was accordingly taken for Messrs . Thomas Alfred Rawlings , Malcolm ; Leighton , William George Watts , James Henry Down , and George Edwin Laughlin , and proved unanimous in their favour .
In due course those gentlemen had the pleasure of participating in the beautiful symbqlogy and alliegory of the Fraternity , and although fresh at die work the W . M . was quite at ease , and gave ample proof of his ability as a Worshi pful Master ; there was no nervousness and confusion about his work . The ceremony of
investiture of Officers was also done faultlessly . Bro . H . B . Buckeridge P . M . added greatly to the impressiveness of the initiation ceremony by giving the ancient charge , and if first impressions have weight on candidates then the Brethren admitted on this occasion should reap great advantages .
A notice of motion was brought forward , that the sum of ^ 20 be presented to Bro . Boys , the Secretary , as an honorarium for the most able services he had rendered during the past year of Office . Bro . Buckeridge P . M . and Bro . Humphrey Cohen P . M . in strong terms of recommendation had much pleasure in seconding and supporting the proposition . The W . M . said he also had treat pleasure in supporting the same , He added to the observations that he
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remembered the Lodge , some years ago , had only a very small balance in hand , in fact if he remembered well , it was 7 s 8 d . Now the Lodge , he was proud and happy to say , was in a very flourishing condition , and could well afford the amount proposed . Bro . Boys had stuck to the Lodge manfully and most loyally ; there was a great deal of trouble attached to the working of the Lodge , ' which could
not so well be understood bv the Brethren generally , as by the Past Masters . The Lodge consisted of nearly a hundred members and there was naturally a great deal of work for the Secretary to do . His books were kept in a most creditable manner , and the presentation of the proposed sum was only a token of gratitude . The proposal was carried unanimously .
Brother Boys , m a few well chosen words , acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Buckeridge P . M . said it was some years since that the Lodge was represented at the Festival of a Masonic Institution ; he
wished to represent it at the coming Festival , and asked the W . M . and Brethren to support him . The W . M . said he certainly would do so , and proposed that the sum of ten guineas be added to Bro . Buckeridge's list , which proposition was also unanimously carried , and Bro . Buckeridge acknowledged the same .
It was proposed that a letter of sincere condolence be sent to Mrs . Brown , widow of a late member . Three candidates were proposed for the next meeting and several communications were read by the Secretary . Amongst these was a letter from Bro . Rev . St . Clair Hill P . P . G . Chap ., acknowledging the compliment paid him in having elected him an honorary member .
The resignation of Bro . Kipps Organist was read , he being unable to attend on the nights of meeting , on account of other important business , and this was accepted with regret . Other work being disposed of the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided , and thoroughly enjoyed by the large company present .
At the conclusion of the banquet grace was sung , and then the W . M . gave the . first toast , that of the King and the Craft . The toast of the Grand Officers was introduced in becoming terms . The W . M . said the Grand Officers did everything in their power for the welfare of Freemasonry , as he was delighted to say the Skelmersdale Lodge did , but on a smaller scale .
Bro . Gabell I . P . M . in most eloquent terms proposed the health of the W . M . He and the W . M . had followed each other within two months from step to step . He was sure the W . M . would give every satisfaction ; he had already given proof of his ability , by initiating five candidates . A new Worshipful Master was usually a little nervous , . but there was nothing of that sort evidenced that evening .
He had made a very good start , and there was plenty of work before him . There were three candidates for initiation at the next meeting and everything looked very prosperous for the W . M . during his year of Office . He called upon the Brethren to drink to the good health of their ruler .
The W . M . on rising received quite an ovation . He thanked Bro . Gabell I . P . M . for the toast , and his good wishes , and also the Brethren for receiving the toast in such a cordial manner . He was proud of being the ruler of the Skelmersdale Lodge , having worked hard to gain that honourable position . Eleven years ago he was initiated in the Lodge , but through unforseen circumstances he
could not at the time devote his time to it so much as he was at liberty to do at present . He regarded the Past Masters as the back-bone of the Lodge , and intended to follow their excellent example , as in time to come he hoped to take his place among the old fossils . One of their Past Masters had departed from the old beaten track of putting Brethren on as Officers according to seniority ; he put them on in
accordance with the Constitutions , according to merit and ability , and at the same time put the Lodge on a sound financial basis . It was a proud moment for him that evening to have the pleasure of initiating his son ; he should also have initiated another son , but he was away in South Africa , fighting the enemy of the country . He hoped to initiate him , however , before his year of Office expired .
The W . M ., m proposing the toast of the initiates , said that without candidates the Lodge would be like the world without babies . He had known two of the candidates for some years , and another ( his . son ) from the hour he was born ; the others were proposed and seconded by worthy Brethren of the Lodge ; in fact they could not have brought better recommendation . The Lodge was now gett » ig
very strong . He was not a lover of large numbers , what he wanted being quality , ana therefore he ureed the members to be cautious whom they introduced for initiation . From the strict attention the initiates had paid to the ceremony , and by the impressive charge given by Bro . Buckeridge , he felt positive the candidates would become acquisitions to the Lodge . 1
l ^ ro . . . Kawlmgs son the W . M . met a specially hearty reception on rising . He sincerely thanked his father , as Worshipful Master , for having initiated him ; and the Brethren for having accepted him as a Brother amongst them . He pledged himself to never forget the obligation he had agreed to , and hoped to follow the good example of his father and follow in his footsteps in the Lodge . Bro . William George Watts said his intention had been to
become a Freemason for a long time , but he postponed his application until he could have the pleasure of being initiated by his esteemed friend Bro . Rawlings , their W . M . He thanked him for having introduced him , and he felt proud to be a Brother amongst them . He sincerely thanked the Brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him .
Bro . Malcolm Leighton could only endorse what the two other Brethren had said ; they had taken the words out of his mouth . From that day he should virtually start again as a baby among them Bro . George Edwin Laughlin thanked the W . M . for Liv . ^ initiated him . He was very much impressed with the ceremony ana
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Several members of the Lodge contributed to the harmony of the evening , under the direction of Bro . Frisby P . M ., who presided at the piano . Miss Dora C . Smith , daughter iof the Worshipful Master , also contributed some piano solos , which were particularly acceptable to those present .
••* Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . CELEBRATION OF SILVER ANNIVERSARY , AND INSTALLATION OF BROTHER THOMAS JOHN RAWLINGS
THERE is always a charm in visiting this Lodge , where the right hand of true friendship and Brotherly love is regularly extended to the visitors , and where there is the certainty of experiencing the Fraternal spirit ! of charity , exercised in support of some needy orphan , or in smoothing the wear } ' brow of the widow . But there was an additional pleasure associated with this year's installation meeting , inasmuch as it marked the silver anniversary of the establishment of the Lodge , which was consecrated in 1876 .
This year ' s annual meeting was held on Thursday of last week , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , and marked the completion of a most successful quarter of a century in the history of the Lodge , and the commencement of a new era which gives every promise of adding to the high reputation already achieved by the Lodge .
The proceedings were . commenced at 3 . 45 p . m . by the W . M . of the past year Bro . Robert Gabell , who had the support of Bros . T . J . Rawlings W . M .-elect S . W ., J . Farmer J . W ., W . Croxson P . M . Treas ., W . H . . Boys P . M . Sec , S . E . Rice S . D ., J . Thorneloe acting J . D ., J . Pardell A . D . C ., W . Bennett I . G ., E . H . Smyth Steward , C . Plant P . M . Tyler ; Past Masters R . Rowland , Earle Douglas Side , Henry
B . Buckeridge , Humphrey Cohen ; with Bros . W . Rose , G . Cully , G . Potter , C . W . Lubbock , S . Morris , W . H . Greenfield , F . Hardy , S . P . Smeltzer , G . F . Tavener , B . Cohen , F . A . Marlow , R . D . Godefroy , J . Atkinson , A . Davis , S . C . May , H . Levy , A . Logett , W . J . Perrin , G . A . Nilen , E . A . Wass , F . Nilen , J . Gibbs , D .
Gunton , W . H . Edwards , John Shaw , J . R . Papworth , W . R . Hummerston , W . Biles , J . H . Danson , W . M . Foster , F . C . Atkinson , J . Humphries , J . C . Penny , J . Hibble , R . H . Alabaster , C . Sisman , J . C . Davies , F . G . Hardy , J . W . Tredwen , C . Castleman , T . A . Rawlings , M . Leighton , W . G . Watts , J . H . Down , George E . Laughlin and several others .
Amongst the Visitors were Bros . James G . Watts P . P . G . S . B ., C . Childs 548 , C . H . Marrison S . W . 1901 , R . Russell 1563 , A . King 8 34 , A . E . Dyke W . M . 2045 , W . J . Newstead S . D . 1973 , W . C . Holland S . D . 140 , S . Bright S . D . 1950 , W . Busby W . M . 733 , Jos . Smith P . M . isoS , H . B . Spaull P . M . and Sec . 145 , J . Potter 16 S 1 , J . Freer P . M . 1681 , John Rugg T-D . 1278 , A . C . Wood P . M . 15 S 6 , C .
W . Evans 2021 , H . Townsend Org . 2466 , A . H . Smith 257 , S . D . Kemp 2513 , A . Cobs 2157 , J . M . Jones W . M . 2664 , C . H . Mayo P . M ., W . E . Cobley , G . Golding , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the regular and emergency meetings ,-were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The
principal business of the evening was then proceeded with , the W . M . first declaring all Offices vacant and appointing Bro . Side P . M . as acting S . W . and Bro . Rowland P . M . as J . W . to assist him . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Thomas John Rawlings W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . Henry Baldy Buckeridge P . M . Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . having signified his
assent to the ancient charges and regultaions took the obligation ; the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and a strong Board of Installed Masters being formed he was formally inducted into the chair of King Solomon as ruler of the Skelmersdale Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The Brethren having been re-admitted the
W . M . was duly proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees . The installation ceremony was admirably performed , without the slightest hitch or hesitation by the outgoing Master Bro . Gabell , who subsequently delivered the addresses in such a way as elicited the hearty appreciation of all present .
The ; W . Mj . appointed the Officers for' the ensuing vear , as follow : Bros . James Farmer S . W ., S . E . Rice J . W .. W . Croxson P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Boys P . M . Secretary , J . W . Sandell S . D ., W . Bennett J . D ., Frank Lloyd I . G . ( unavoidably absent ) , E . H . Smith D . C ., J . Thorneloe A . D . C ., E . A . Wass and W . J . Perrin Stewards , H . Townsend Organist , C . Plant P . M . Tvler .
It rarely happens that ceremonial working is arranged to follow the installation , but there was an exception on this occasion , there being five candidates for initiation on the agenda , one of the gentlemen being the son of the W . M ., who did not wish the opportunity to pass of making his own son a Mason on the day of his own installation . The ballot was accordingly taken for Messrs . Thomas Alfred Rawlings , Malcolm ; Leighton , William George Watts , James Henry Down , and George Edwin Laughlin , and proved unanimous in their favour .
In due course those gentlemen had the pleasure of participating in the beautiful symbqlogy and alliegory of the Fraternity , and although fresh at die work the W . M . was quite at ease , and gave ample proof of his ability as a Worshi pful Master ; there was no nervousness and confusion about his work . The ceremony of
investiture of Officers was also done faultlessly . Bro . H . B . Buckeridge P . M . added greatly to the impressiveness of the initiation ceremony by giving the ancient charge , and if first impressions have weight on candidates then the Brethren admitted on this occasion should reap great advantages .
A notice of motion was brought forward , that the sum of ^ 20 be presented to Bro . Boys , the Secretary , as an honorarium for the most able services he had rendered during the past year of Office . Bro . Buckeridge P . M . and Bro . Humphrey Cohen P . M . in strong terms of recommendation had much pleasure in seconding and supporting the proposition . The W . M . said he also had treat pleasure in supporting the same , He added to the observations that he
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remembered the Lodge , some years ago , had only a very small balance in hand , in fact if he remembered well , it was 7 s 8 d . Now the Lodge , he was proud and happy to say , was in a very flourishing condition , and could well afford the amount proposed . Bro . Boys had stuck to the Lodge manfully and most loyally ; there was a great deal of trouble attached to the working of the Lodge , ' which could
not so well be understood bv the Brethren generally , as by the Past Masters . The Lodge consisted of nearly a hundred members and there was naturally a great deal of work for the Secretary to do . His books were kept in a most creditable manner , and the presentation of the proposed sum was only a token of gratitude . The proposal was carried unanimously .
Brother Boys , m a few well chosen words , acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Buckeridge P . M . said it was some years since that the Lodge was represented at the Festival of a Masonic Institution ; he
wished to represent it at the coming Festival , and asked the W . M . and Brethren to support him . The W . M . said he certainly would do so , and proposed that the sum of ten guineas be added to Bro . Buckeridge's list , which proposition was also unanimously carried , and Bro . Buckeridge acknowledged the same .
It was proposed that a letter of sincere condolence be sent to Mrs . Brown , widow of a late member . Three candidates were proposed for the next meeting and several communications were read by the Secretary . Amongst these was a letter from Bro . Rev . St . Clair Hill P . P . G . Chap ., acknowledging the compliment paid him in having elected him an honorary member .
The resignation of Bro . Kipps Organist was read , he being unable to attend on the nights of meeting , on account of other important business , and this was accepted with regret . Other work being disposed of the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided , and thoroughly enjoyed by the large company present .
At the conclusion of the banquet grace was sung , and then the W . M . gave the . first toast , that of the King and the Craft . The toast of the Grand Officers was introduced in becoming terms . The W . M . said the Grand Officers did everything in their power for the welfare of Freemasonry , as he was delighted to say the Skelmersdale Lodge did , but on a smaller scale .
Bro . Gabell I . P . M . in most eloquent terms proposed the health of the W . M . He and the W . M . had followed each other within two months from step to step . He was sure the W . M . would give every satisfaction ; he had already given proof of his ability , by initiating five candidates . A new Worshipful Master was usually a little nervous , . but there was nothing of that sort evidenced that evening .
He had made a very good start , and there was plenty of work before him . There were three candidates for initiation at the next meeting and everything looked very prosperous for the W . M . during his year of Office . He called upon the Brethren to drink to the good health of their ruler .
The W . M . on rising received quite an ovation . He thanked Bro . Gabell I . P . M . for the toast , and his good wishes , and also the Brethren for receiving the toast in such a cordial manner . He was proud of being the ruler of the Skelmersdale Lodge , having worked hard to gain that honourable position . Eleven years ago he was initiated in the Lodge , but through unforseen circumstances he
could not at the time devote his time to it so much as he was at liberty to do at present . He regarded the Past Masters as the back-bone of the Lodge , and intended to follow their excellent example , as in time to come he hoped to take his place among the old fossils . One of their Past Masters had departed from the old beaten track of putting Brethren on as Officers according to seniority ; he put them on in
accordance with the Constitutions , according to merit and ability , and at the same time put the Lodge on a sound financial basis . It was a proud moment for him that evening to have the pleasure of initiating his son ; he should also have initiated another son , but he was away in South Africa , fighting the enemy of the country . He hoped to initiate him , however , before his year of Office expired .
The W . M ., m proposing the toast of the initiates , said that without candidates the Lodge would be like the world without babies . He had known two of the candidates for some years , and another ( his . son ) from the hour he was born ; the others were proposed and seconded by worthy Brethren of the Lodge ; in fact they could not have brought better recommendation . The Lodge was now gett » ig
very strong . He was not a lover of large numbers , what he wanted being quality , ana therefore he ureed the members to be cautious whom they introduced for initiation . From the strict attention the initiates had paid to the ceremony , and by the impressive charge given by Bro . Buckeridge , he felt positive the candidates would become acquisitions to the Lodge . 1
l ^ ro . . . Kawlmgs son the W . M . met a specially hearty reception on rising . He sincerely thanked his father , as Worshipful Master , for having initiated him ; and the Brethren for having accepted him as a Brother amongst them . He pledged himself to never forget the obligation he had agreed to , and hoped to follow the good example of his father and follow in his footsteps in the Lodge . Bro . William George Watts said his intention had been to
become a Freemason for a long time , but he postponed his application until he could have the pleasure of being initiated by his esteemed friend Bro . Rawlings , their W . M . He thanked him for having introduced him , and he felt proud to be a Brother amongst them . He sincerely thanked the Brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him .
Bro . Malcolm Leighton could only endorse what the two other Brethren had said ; they had taken the words out of his mouth . From that day he should virtually start again as a baby among them Bro . George Edwin Laughlin thanked the W . M . for Liv . ^ initiated him . He was very much impressed with the ceremony ana