Visit To Congleton Of Lord De Tabley, Prov. Grand Master Cheshire.

kind manner my health has been proposed , and the brethren fer the cordial way in which they have received it . I feel deeply gratoful , my Lord , for the kindness you have shown mo and this Lodge . It shall bo my cndeavonr to maintain tbe integrity of the Lodge intact , and to promoto peace and harmony in all onr working . Nothing will givo me greater pleasure than to

promote the happiness of tbe members , and I will do all in my power for their welfare . By request of tbe W . M ., Ero . Wilson proposed the health of tho Deputy Prov . G . M . of Cheshire , and tho Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge Past and Present . lie would be as brief as possible , consistent with the importance of tbo toast . Ho bad great pleasure as an old Mason , to bear testimony that tho Hon . Deputy

Grand Master was a worthy and trusty Mason ; a brother whom they all greatly esteemed ; ho did bis duty thoroughly . He bad great p leasnro in proposing the toast with every cordiality . The toast was most heartily received , and replied to by Bro . Terry and others , who gavo assnranco that the Prov . Grand Officers would do their duty , and endeavour to follow the examnle of their noble loader . Bro .

Beales proposed the health of tho Visitors ; he rogretted be could not really term tbe many visiting brethren bore to-day their guests , as , for tbo first time in his memory , each had to pay for his ticket . The reason , however , was obvious . This worthy brother expressed his pleasnro at seeing so many visitors , without , whom their Lodgo would bo weak in appearanoe that day , and ho united with tho toast tho

nnme of Bro . Spencer . Any other brethren who would favour thorn with a few remarks they would be pleased to hear . Bro . Spencer thanked the proposor of the toast , and tho brethren , on behalf of tho visitors , and extended a kind invitation to any present to visit his Lodgo ; he knew he could ensure them a hearty reception . Bro . Salmon congratulated the brethren on tbo success of tho day ; he

hoped Chester would soon have a Lodgo room fit to receive the distinguished brothren of Prov . G . L ., and in keeping with tho City and Province of Cheshire . Bro . Jackson offered a few words , and was followed by others , all tending to express tho same purport . Bro . Terry proposed tbo Masonic Charities ; thoy were the perfection of our Order . Thev flourish as they never did before ; ho hoped they

W'onld flourish still more ; they conferred an immense amount of good . He coupled with the toast the namo of the Prov . G . Treasurer , Bro . Jackson , who said be had boen greatly pleased with tbe donations made that day to the Girls' and Boys' Schools , and hoped the Pro . vinco would reward those brethren who worked for tho Charities . Tho W . M . here announced that thoir Prov . Grand Master wis about

to retire , but before doing so his Lordship again expressed b ' s great p leasure in being present , and thanked the brethren for their fraternal greeting . When His Lordship left , the brethren gavo him throe hearty cheers . Probably no P . G . M . is morn beloved , truly and deservedly so , than Lord De Tabley . He is an example to Prov . Grind Masters generally ; he has tho reward of being loved sincerely by

every brother Mason in Cheshire . Bro . Daniel proposed the health of the I . P . M . and P . M . 's , which was duly acknowledged bv Bro . Fnrnivall . The W . M . called on Bro Cokayne topronnsetho Wardens and Officers of the Lodje , which was suitably acknowledged . The health of the Treasnrer , next , proposed , was received , and warmly

responded to , and then the . Tyler s toast biought the evening to a close . Tho pleasure of the . evening was greatly enhanced hy some good songs from Bros . Blackshaw . Brown , Maydew , and Wi ' son . Wo are indebted to tho kininess of Bro . Secretary for his courtesy . Bro . Sheldou also deserves our thanks .

Inauguration Of The Independent Lodge, No. 236, G.L. Ireland.

INAUGURATION OF THE INDEPENDENT LODGE , No . 236 , G . L . IRELAND .

( FROM THE " FENTINEL OF MAURITIUS . " ) ON Friday , the 30 r . h Angust . took place , at the local de la " Logo la Paix , " the inauguration of this new Lo ' ge , established under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Ireland . At 7 . 30 o ' clock p . m . the Lodge was openel in form by W . Bio . George Lowisnn P . M ., and one of the fonnders of the British Lodgo N \ 736 , and P . M . a ^ d one of the founders of the

Lodge Friendship , and Installing Master on this occasion The visitors were then introduced , amongst whom wo remarked W . B-o . J . Emile Darnty 33 ° , and P . M . of the Lodge 1 'Amino No . 215 , and a ' so Representative of the Supreme Council of France ; W . Bro . J . Ronhiere 30 ° , and Venerable do la Loge PAmitie No . 245 , accompanied by Bros . Graves , Panniset and Bonis of the same Lodge . W .

Bro . T . H . Thompson P . M . of tho Sai , t Louis Lodge of Mark Master Masons ; and Bros . Capt . J . T . Rnssell , R . N ., Captains Crocker and Krokstedt , ships Canada and Glenroy , Dr . Gandberg , W . C . Argent , J . Cornell , C . Lawrence , H . R . Bell , S . M . George , J . T . Barnes , and several others , whose names escape onr memory .

The Acting Secretary , Bro . G . J . May , having read the warrant of the new Lodge , the ceremony of Dedication then began . W . Bros . Daruty and Ronhiere then introduced Bro . A . G . Rickwood W . M . Elect , to the Installing Master , who carried out the ceremony of Instal lation in accordance with the laws of the Irish constitution .

W . Bro . A . G . Rickwood , having been placed in the chair , then installed tho officers of the Independent Lodge , in their several capacities . W . Bro . Rickwood next read the circular received from tho G . L . of Ireland in reference to the Grand Orient of France having altered the first article of its constitution , on which ho made the following observations . The circular I have inst read explains , I hope , fully

why you do not see here this evening the brethren of our Sister Lodges of the Island , although there are Lodge 3 constituted under G . L . of England and Scotland , yet most of the members of these are affiliated to tho Triple Esperance and La Paix Lodges who are constitnted under the G . O . of France . We all know very well that Masons are brethren by a double tie , among us no invidious distinction exists ; merit is always respected , and honour rendered to whom

Inauguration Of The Independent Lodge, No. 236, G.L. Ireland.

bononr is due ; nevertheless , the course is laid down for us , and wo must observe it . W . Bro . Rickwood then read the'following address , viz .: —Brethren , there hns been from time immemorial a laudable and useful custom among Masons to deliver on special occasions , addresses , orations as they are called , on some pressing subject of Masonic interest , or some

prevailing truth of Masonic teaching . It is then with great pleasure that I shall venture to express something moro than a hope that the Lodgo now to bo numbered among those of this Island will nob occupy the least honourable placo on tho Masonic roll of the Grand Lodge of Ireland . To this end it is necessary that throe things above all should bo kept in viow ; first , the convenience , comoliness ,

and decency of our place of meeting ; secondly , tho maintenance of a truly regular and Masonic equality in all our proceedings while assembled in Lodgo ; and abnvo all , the perfect interpretation of our lives and conversation with tho trno principles of Masonry , so as to produce not only a speculative and barren admiration of virtue , but likowtso an activo practical illustration of tho beneficial effects of

that noble and exalted system of morality of which we aro the representatives . Our place of meeting , brethren , should bo carefully and diligently selected , replete with thoso conveniences which onr ancient ritual requires for its duo and impressive performance . The three gveat lights should be the charter of onr dependence on tbe aid of the G . A . O . T . U ., tho threo lesser lights should embody tho principle of our

self-government . Let us then , brothren , by a discreet , honourable and virtuous career , study to evince our attachment to tbo landmarks of the Order , and thereby command tho confidence of the world in their beneficial tendency and effect . Let ns cultivato the social virtues , zealously regard tho qualities of prudence , temperance and charity ; in a word , let ns show to tho world that , though nob

exempt from human frailty , in becoming Masons wo become better men . Thus , brethren , by faith in God , hope in immortality , and charity to all mankind , may we ascend by the ladder of honourable exertion to that Lodgo which is the residence of the spirits of just men made perfect , and governed by tho Grand Master of the Universe , whoso Tyler is death , and whoso

portal the grave . He then addressed W . Bro . Darnty 33 ° , in the following terms , viz .: I am proud of the honour you and tbe brethren of your Lidgo ( constituted as you are under the Snpremo Grand- Council of France ) have evinced towards ns this evening ; we have not only to thank yon for your attendance and offices , bnt for the kind and brotherly recommendation attached by

yon to our app'ioation to obtain the warrant by which wo aro empowered to hold our meeting this evening ; tho interest yon have taken in , and tho admiration y » n . have shown towards the prosperity of our Lodge , prompts me to ask the unanimous and cordial vote of thanks of the brethren on vour behalf , and we trust we shall on many occasions have the pleasure of cultivating social virtues for onr benefit ,.

W . Bro . Darnty answered in most , flattering Wms , and assured the brethren of tho Indeppnd ^ nt Lodge that their brethren of the Lodge I'Anvt'e were unanimons in wishing prosperity to tho Independent Lodge . W . Bro . Rickwood , addressing tho visitors , said : Brother Visitors , I find here , among von , manv distinguished Masons , I am sure von

will pxcuse me if I cannot , individually speak of yon . I shall satisfy tnvsplf by saying , so far as my experience extends , th » greatest of all brotherhoods is that of Freemasonry , and fhat qnality I recognize by your presence here this evening . The members of the Independent Lodge will long remember the honour yon havo done thorn by your attendance , and they trnst , by being enabled steadily to

persevere in the course laid down for them , we shall , on nv-mv occasions , have the pleasure of see ng von again . And now , my brethren , T thank yon or . my own part as well as that of the members for y < nr kiV , attention . Afte- " a reply fr > m Wor . Bro . T . FI . Thompson P . M . Wor . Brother Rickwo d moved the following resolution telitiv fc > W . Bro E . P . Albert , Past G'and Pursuivant of the G . L . of Eng .

land : —With a view of conveying to onr Worshipful Brother E P . Albert , Past Grand Pnrsnivant of the G . L . of England , a permanent record of the estimation in which ho is held by the members of this Lodge , for the valuablo and laudable services rendered by him , I propose wo unanimously vote our cordial thanks for the same , and further , that he be pleased to accept the honorary membership of the

Lodge , and be its represen ' ative in all Masonic matters which may have to bo submitted to Grand Lodge . I regret to find that our Bro . P . M . de Lissa has not been able to attend onr meeting . I desire to expross my sincere and grateful thanks to him for having , on many occasions , assisted me by his advice , and for his good feeling towards tho success of our Lodgo . And also to Bro . May , our

tsecretary . W . Bro . Rickwood then addressed W . Bro . George Lewison P . M ., as follows : It is with much pleasure I tako the present opportunity of thanking you for your kind offices this evening , and indeed for the interest you have taken iu helping the formation of this new Lodge ; it is to our worthy brother ' s having the interest of the Craft

at heart that we nave met here this evening , where , it is to be hoped , we shall on many more successive occasions again meet , and derive from him the pleasnre of his experience , being , as he is , one of tho oldest and most respectable Freemasons in this island . I therefore trust , my brethren , you will agree with me in allowing to be recorded on the Minutes of this Lodge our unanimons and cordial vote of

thanks to our Bro . P . M . Lewison . Tho pedestal presented by him , and which now stands in the centre of this Lodge , is an everlasting testimony of our worthy brother , which not only evinces his attachment to the Order , bnt to tho brethren of this Lodge in particular . W . Bro . Lewison P . M . replied , thanking the W . M . for tho very kind

eulogiom ho bad passed upon him . The W . M . then terminated his address by complimenting Bro . G . J . May , Secretary , to whom bo said , I must indeed tako this opportunity of stating that you have most actively assisted me in carrying out the operations and directions issued to you , and for which I desire to record my best thanks .