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their means towards the Charities , and ho earnestly appealed to them to make every effort to continue that support which the St . Michael's Lodge had consistently accorded hitherto fco the Institutions . Bro . Greenwood , their esteemed Treasurer , was going up as a Steward for Iho Girls' School , at the Festival over which Bro . General Studholme
Brownrigg , P . G . M . for Surrey , had kindly consented to preside . Now , Bro . Brownrigg was well known to the members of this Lodge j had visited them on a previous occasion ; moreover , he was a Mason beloved by every brother in hia Province . All would doubtless support Bro . Greenwood , who was a Past Provincial G . S . Warden of
Surrey , and had served as Provincial Grand Secretary there for many year ? . Snch was the esteem in which he was held , thafc he ( the speaker ) felt the brethren would support his list to the best of their ability . Bro . Morgan then reminded the brethren they had one old member of their Lodge on the Funds of the Benevolent
Institution , who in his day had subscribed as liberally aa any of those now present were doing to the funds of the Institutions , and even now an appeal was being made on behalf of another brother for the benefits of tho same Charity . These were the dark sides to the picture to which he had alluded , and he
pointed to tho possibility of each or any of them some day coming under the bitter sting of adversity . Tho Girls' Institution at the present time maintained , clothed , and educated 237 pnpils , whilst 240 boys were similarly cared for at Wood Green . Brother Martin the Worshipful Master had already told them he should
represent the Lodge as Steward for the Benevolent Institution , nnd he ( the speaker ) had jnsfc received an intimation that Brother 0 . Greenwood jun . was to act as Steward for the Boys' School , It was very gratifying to be able to have these three active brethren to represent the St . Michael ' s Lodge at the forthcoming Festivals ,
nnd he had no doubt whatever that each would be well supported . In conclusion Bro . Morgan delivered an earnest appeal on behalf of the Institutions generally . The Worshipfnl Master next proposed the toast of the Treasnrer and Secretary , in doing which he snid they could not place too high a value upon the services of Bro . Chas .
Greenwood ag Treasnrer of the Lodge for many years . Had not always found the position of the Lodge so prosperous as it was at the present time . There had been times when there were no funds in the Lodge , whereas now there was happily a balance in hand . Wi-h regard to their Secretary , who was also an initiate in this
Lodge , ho ably discharges his duties , in whatever capacity he is called upon to act , and his services were fully recognised by every member of the Lodge . Bro . Greenwood , after thanking the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been received , said he felfc proud of the position he filled as Treasurer of the St . Michael ' s
Lodge . Dnring the many years he bad filled thafc office he had seen the Lodge in prosperity and adversity , bufc he had never seen it more flourishing than he waa happy to report it was afc the present time . At one period he might have been justified in asking the brethren for seenrity for any advance that he was
compelled to make on behalf of the Lodge . Now things were changed , and the members might be justified in asking him for security as their custodian . He trusted he might be spared many years to come amongst them , and he should only be too pie . sed to act as their Treasnrer so long as confidence was reposed
in him as at present . Bro . W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary also res - ponded in suitable terms , and compliments having been passed to the Officers , and acknowledged , the official list was closed by the Tyler . The proceedings of the evening were diversified by a choice selection
of vocal and instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . J . A . Colling * , assisted by Madamo Ernst , Madame Panline Featberby-Capel , Bros . John Proberfc and Henry Cross , a judiciously selected programme contributing materially to the enjoyment of the numerous company of guests .
LODGE OP FRIENDSHIP , No . 923 ,
AT the monthly communication of this Lodge on Monday , tho 1 st inst ., at Petersfield , the following Officers were installed : — Bios . W . Smoker W . M ., E . Navler I . P . M .. R . Pocock S . W ., C . Wells J . W ., W . B . Edgeler P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Treas ., T . Caparn Sec , 0 . Pearson S . D ., F . Duddy J . D ., M . P . Creedon P . M . D . of C , H . H . Atkinson-Grimshaw Asst . D . of 0 ., J . J . Settle Organist , H . V . Hann
I . G ., It . H . Jacks and T . J . Crcmack Stewards , C . Knight Tyler . The members afterwards adjourned to a banquet at the large room of tbe R « d Lion Hotel , where an excellent spread was provided by Host Pay . There wore several visiting brethren present , including Bros .
E . ' gar Goole P . G . S ., J . Palmer S . W . W . M . elect 2068 , F . Sanders VV . M . 342 , and others . Tho usual Masonic and other toasts wore given and heartily responded to , and a very enjoyable evening was concluded at seven o ' clock .
STRANGEWAYS LODGE , No . 1219 .
rnilK installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday ; J ~ the 27 th nit ., at the Masonic Rooms , King-strect , Manchester ^ when the company numbered about fifty members and visiters , under the [ -residency 0 f Bro . W . Appleby , the retiring Worshipful Master . L' dge having been opened in form , B-o . Will ' s was presented as W . M . elect , and he was subsequently installed in the chair by Bro .
... T . Schofield P . M . He invested his Officer ., for the jenr , as f- * II .. w 3 .-Bi ... s . W . Appleby I . P . M ., Henry R . Slatter S . W ., W B Russell J . W ., W . T . Schofield P . M . Treasurer . W . If . Dawson P . M _ / ssis ' ant P . G . D . C . Secretary , W . Williams S . D .. Robert Hughes J . D ., Charles J . Schofield P . M . D . C , R , D . Callison I . G ., J . W Ca '
lison , Donald A . Murray , aud John L . Savage Stewards ; P . H . Nichclls Tyler . Two candidates for initiation wero proposed , and after the tn-neactioii of somo routine business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed Worshipful Master . The Loyal aud Craft toast ., were duly honoured
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after which the W . M . gave the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , Colonel Le Gendre Starkie , and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . G . Mellor , and tho rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . Bros . Dawson P . M . and Andrews P . M . each acknowledged the toasfc , in suitable terms . Bro . Andrews then gave
tho newly-installed Worshipful Master of the Strangeways Lodge , the toast being enthusiastically received , and responded to by Bro . Willis , whoso admirable working and the interest he has evinced iu the welfare of the Lodge have been abundantly recognised by all the brethren . Brother Dawson next proposed the Immediate Pasfc
Master of the Lodge , and after making reference to the admirable way in which he had discharged the duties of the chair daring hia year of office , presented him , on behalf of the brethren , with a handsome Past Master's jowelj suitably inscribed , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered . The
toast and jewel was acknowledged by Bro . Appleby , after which the W . M . welcomed the Visiting Brethren , and Bro . Schofield proposed the Masonic Charities , for which toasfc Bro . Andrews replied . The health of the Officers having been given and duly responded to , the toast of the Installing Master was hononred , and acknowledged by Bro .
Schofield , the list being concluded by the Tyler . During the evening tbe proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing and reci , tations , amongst thoso who contributed being Bros . Owles , Jupp , North , Greenwood , Howell , Hinde , and others . A most agreeable evening was passed .
OLD ENGLAND LODGE , No . 1790 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 4 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Thornton Heath , when there were present Bros . H . Baber W . M ., W . H . Ransom S . W ., C . Tarry J . W ., W . Fonlsham P . M . Treasurer , Hugh M . Hobbs Secretary , F . T . Ridpafch S . D ., J . Kilvington J . D ., W . Horlon D . C , W . Best Steward , Wm . Lane Tyler , F . C . Pascall P . M . ; Bros . C . Daniel P . M . 69 , FL-ming ,
Uorsnail , Chamberlain , S . Clark , Mason , Wilson , Dr . Klein . Potter , Greenfield , Blogg , Griffin , Shakespeare , Phelps , J . Clarke . Vi . itors—Bros , J . D . Laneton W . M . 2096 , Byron H . Ridge P . M . 1463 P . P . G . A . D . C . Surrey , Maitlaud , H . Dicker W . M . 14-70 , W . Pile P . M . 1892 , W . G . Gates 2096 , F . Webster 47 . After the business of the Lodge had
been completed , which consisted of initiating Mr . Phillips into Freemasonry and passing Bio . Wilson , the Lodgo was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . During the evening the interesting ceremony took place of presenting to the Lodge the portrait of Bro . Wm . Foulsham P . M . Treas . P . P . J . W . Northumberland 30 °
On unveiling the portrait the W . M ., in complimentary terms , referred to the great service rendered to the Lodge by Brother Foulsham , and then called on the Secretary to read the following address : — Worshipful Sir , —We , the undersigned members of the Old England Lo'lge , No . 1790 , of Free and Accepted Masons , have long desired
that a lasting memento of yourself shonld be possessed hy the Lodge and handed down to posterity . You- having been the principal Founder of tho Lodge nnd its first W . M ., we are confident that your name will ever be mentioned iu the Lodge with the same regard and affection it has always received from those who esteem you for your
talents as a Mason and your qualities as a man , but we are anxious that when time with us shall be no more ; the brethren may still have a lasting reminder of tho dist . in <_; ui- * bed brother who did so much , with unfailing zeal , for the Old England Lodge , and to whom it owes its very existence . With this object in view we have had a portrait
of yourself painted , which we now beg to present to tho Lodge . And we pray the Great Architect of the Universe that you may long be spared , in health and strength , to witness the continued prosperity of the Lodge in which you have always taken so great an interest , and to give the brethren your valuable advice and assistance .
Bro . Foulsham returned thanks in suitable terms , and assured the brethren thafc he shonld always do everything in his power to promote the prosperity of this the fifth Lodge that he had been the means of founding during his long Masonic career . The Visitors
expressed the pleasure it had been to them to be present on this interesting occasion , and tlie meeting concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . Some excellent songs were rendered by Bros . M . H . Dicker W . M . and Bros . Shakespeare , Kilvington , Ridpafch and Griffin .
SAMSON LODGE , No . 1668 ,
rpilIS young and flourishing Lodge held an emergency mooting X at tho Cafe Royal , Air Street , Regent Street , W ., for the purpose of passing , raising , ancl initiating candidates . The chair was taken at 5 * 30 punctually by tho W . M . Bro . H . W . Gasperd , assisted by Bros . R . A . Kingsbury S . W ., F . B . Fuld J . W ., D . Loewenstark P . M . Treasurer , Baron D . Barnett P . M . Secretary , J . T . Miller
S . D ., J . Lancaster J . D ., J . Levy I . G ., H . Moss Steward , I . Qninsey I . P . M ., II . Aarons P . M ., C . OchseP . M . j Bros . A . H . Marks , Joseph Von Piaa _ -h , Charles Benjamin , Isaac Kool , F . G . Brown , and several other members . Visitors—Bros . G Santb , Kilwinning 19 , F . Scho ! - fiold 1178 , J . "IVynmau 188 . The ordinary business having been gone
throngh , liro . Von Praagh waa raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Kool , Benjamin , and Marks were passed , aud Mr . Alfred Foster Gasperd ( brother of tbe W . M . ) , Mr . Phillip Albert Hahn , and Mr . John Nash were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . All the ceremonies wero conducted by the VV . M . in a most creditable ,
praiseworthy , and impressive manner . It was proposed and seconded that a letter of condolence be sent to tho widow of Bro . P . M . Lovey ; this was unanimously agreed to . In token of respect to the memory of this brother the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . Several
candidates wero proposed and seconded ; they will be balloted for at the next meeting . Other business being disposed of , the Lodge was closed with the hearty good wishes of the visitors . The brethren then proceeded to partake of a sumpfcu-jas banquet . After full
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Installation Meetings, &C.
their means towards the Charities , and ho earnestly appealed to them to make every effort to continue that support which the St . Michael's Lodge had consistently accorded hitherto fco the Institutions . Bro . Greenwood , their esteemed Treasurer , was going up as a Steward for Iho Girls' School , at the Festival over which Bro . General Studholme
Brownrigg , P . G . M . for Surrey , had kindly consented to preside . Now , Bro . Brownrigg was well known to the members of this Lodge j had visited them on a previous occasion ; moreover , he was a Mason beloved by every brother in hia Province . All would doubtless support Bro . Greenwood , who was a Past Provincial G . S . Warden of
Surrey , and had served as Provincial Grand Secretary there for many year ? . Snch was the esteem in which he was held , thafc he ( the speaker ) felt the brethren would support his list to the best of their ability . Bro . Morgan then reminded the brethren they had one old member of their Lodge on the Funds of the Benevolent
Institution , who in his day had subscribed as liberally aa any of those now present were doing to the funds of the Institutions , and even now an appeal was being made on behalf of another brother for the benefits of tho same Charity . These were the dark sides to the picture to which he had alluded , and he
pointed to tho possibility of each or any of them some day coming under the bitter sting of adversity . Tho Girls' Institution at the present time maintained , clothed , and educated 237 pnpils , whilst 240 boys were similarly cared for at Wood Green . Brother Martin the Worshipful Master had already told them he should
represent the Lodge as Steward for the Benevolent Institution , nnd he ( the speaker ) had jnsfc received an intimation that Brother 0 . Greenwood jun . was to act as Steward for the Boys' School , It was very gratifying to be able to have these three active brethren to represent the St . Michael ' s Lodge at the forthcoming Festivals ,
nnd he had no doubt whatever that each would be well supported . In conclusion Bro . Morgan delivered an earnest appeal on behalf of the Institutions generally . The Worshipfnl Master next proposed the toast of the Treasnrer and Secretary , in doing which he snid they could not place too high a value upon the services of Bro . Chas .
Greenwood ag Treasnrer of the Lodge for many years . Had not always found the position of the Lodge so prosperous as it was at the present time . There had been times when there were no funds in the Lodge , whereas now there was happily a balance in hand . Wi-h regard to their Secretary , who was also an initiate in this
Lodge , ho ably discharges his duties , in whatever capacity he is called upon to act , and his services were fully recognised by every member of the Lodge . Bro . Greenwood , after thanking the brethren for the manner in which the toast had been received , said he felfc proud of the position he filled as Treasurer of the St . Michael ' s
Lodge . Dnring the many years he bad filled thafc office he had seen the Lodge in prosperity and adversity , bufc he had never seen it more flourishing than he waa happy to report it was afc the present time . At one period he might have been justified in asking the brethren for seenrity for any advance that he was
compelled to make on behalf of the Lodge . Now things were changed , and the members might be justified in asking him for security as their custodian . He trusted he might be spared many years to come amongst them , and he should only be too pie . sed to act as their Treasnrer so long as confidence was reposed
in him as at present . Bro . W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary also res - ponded in suitable terms , and compliments having been passed to the Officers , and acknowledged , the official list was closed by the Tyler . The proceedings of the evening were diversified by a choice selection
of vocal and instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . J . A . Colling * , assisted by Madamo Ernst , Madame Panline Featberby-Capel , Bros . John Proberfc and Henry Cross , a judiciously selected programme contributing materially to the enjoyment of the numerous company of guests .
LODGE OP FRIENDSHIP , No . 923 ,
AT the monthly communication of this Lodge on Monday , tho 1 st inst ., at Petersfield , the following Officers were installed : — Bios . W . Smoker W . M ., E . Navler I . P . M .. R . Pocock S . W ., C . Wells J . W ., W . B . Edgeler P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Treas ., T . Caparn Sec , 0 . Pearson S . D ., F . Duddy J . D ., M . P . Creedon P . M . D . of C , H . H . Atkinson-Grimshaw Asst . D . of 0 ., J . J . Settle Organist , H . V . Hann
I . G ., It . H . Jacks and T . J . Crcmack Stewards , C . Knight Tyler . The members afterwards adjourned to a banquet at the large room of tbe R « d Lion Hotel , where an excellent spread was provided by Host Pay . There wore several visiting brethren present , including Bros .
E . ' gar Goole P . G . S ., J . Palmer S . W . W . M . elect 2068 , F . Sanders VV . M . 342 , and others . Tho usual Masonic and other toasts wore given and heartily responded to , and a very enjoyable evening was concluded at seven o ' clock .
STRANGEWAYS LODGE , No . 1219 .
rnilK installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday ; J ~ the 27 th nit ., at the Masonic Rooms , King-strect , Manchester ^ when the company numbered about fifty members and visiters , under the [ -residency 0 f Bro . W . Appleby , the retiring Worshipful Master . L' dge having been opened in form , B-o . Will ' s was presented as W . M . elect , and he was subsequently installed in the chair by Bro .
... T . Schofield P . M . He invested his Officer ., for the jenr , as f- * II .. w 3 .-Bi ... s . W . Appleby I . P . M ., Henry R . Slatter S . W ., W B Russell J . W ., W . T . Schofield P . M . Treasurer . W . If . Dawson P . M _ / ssis ' ant P . G . D . C . Secretary , W . Williams S . D .. Robert Hughes J . D ., Charles J . Schofield P . M . D . C , R , D . Callison I . G ., J . W Ca '
lison , Donald A . Murray , aud John L . Savage Stewards ; P . H . Nichclls Tyler . Two candidates for initiation wero proposed , and after the tn-neactioii of somo routine business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed Worshipful Master . The Loyal aud Craft toast ., were duly honoured
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after which the W . M . gave the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , Colonel Le Gendre Starkie , and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . G . Mellor , and tho rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . Bros . Dawson P . M . and Andrews P . M . each acknowledged the toasfc , in suitable terms . Bro . Andrews then gave
tho newly-installed Worshipful Master of the Strangeways Lodge , the toast being enthusiastically received , and responded to by Bro . Willis , whoso admirable working and the interest he has evinced iu the welfare of the Lodge have been abundantly recognised by all the brethren . Brother Dawson next proposed the Immediate Pasfc
Master of the Lodge , and after making reference to the admirable way in which he had discharged the duties of the chair daring hia year of office , presented him , on behalf of the brethren , with a handsome Past Master's jowelj suitably inscribed , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered . The
toast and jewel was acknowledged by Bro . Appleby , after which the W . M . welcomed the Visiting Brethren , and Bro . Schofield proposed the Masonic Charities , for which toasfc Bro . Andrews replied . The health of the Officers having been given and duly responded to , the toast of the Installing Master was hononred , and acknowledged by Bro .
Schofield , the list being concluded by the Tyler . During the evening tbe proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing and reci , tations , amongst thoso who contributed being Bros . Owles , Jupp , North , Greenwood , Howell , Hinde , and others . A most agreeable evening was passed .
OLD ENGLAND LODGE , No . 1790 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 4 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Thornton Heath , when there were present Bros . H . Baber W . M ., W . H . Ransom S . W ., C . Tarry J . W ., W . Fonlsham P . M . Treasurer , Hugh M . Hobbs Secretary , F . T . Ridpafch S . D ., J . Kilvington J . D ., W . Horlon D . C , W . Best Steward , Wm . Lane Tyler , F . C . Pascall P . M . ; Bros . C . Daniel P . M . 69 , FL-ming ,
Uorsnail , Chamberlain , S . Clark , Mason , Wilson , Dr . Klein . Potter , Greenfield , Blogg , Griffin , Shakespeare , Phelps , J . Clarke . Vi . itors—Bros , J . D . Laneton W . M . 2096 , Byron H . Ridge P . M . 1463 P . P . G . A . D . C . Surrey , Maitlaud , H . Dicker W . M . 14-70 , W . Pile P . M . 1892 , W . G . Gates 2096 , F . Webster 47 . After the business of the Lodge had
been completed , which consisted of initiating Mr . Phillips into Freemasonry and passing Bio . Wilson , the Lodgo was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . During the evening the interesting ceremony took place of presenting to the Lodge the portrait of Bro . Wm . Foulsham P . M . Treas . P . P . J . W . Northumberland 30 °
On unveiling the portrait the W . M ., in complimentary terms , referred to the great service rendered to the Lodge by Brother Foulsham , and then called on the Secretary to read the following address : — Worshipful Sir , —We , the undersigned members of the Old England Lo'lge , No . 1790 , of Free and Accepted Masons , have long desired
that a lasting memento of yourself shonld be possessed hy the Lodge and handed down to posterity . You- having been the principal Founder of tho Lodge nnd its first W . M ., we are confident that your name will ever be mentioned iu the Lodge with the same regard and affection it has always received from those who esteem you for your
talents as a Mason and your qualities as a man , but we are anxious that when time with us shall be no more ; the brethren may still have a lasting reminder of tho dist . in <_; ui- * bed brother who did so much , with unfailing zeal , for the Old England Lodge , and to whom it owes its very existence . With this object in view we have had a portrait
of yourself painted , which we now beg to present to tho Lodge . And we pray the Great Architect of the Universe that you may long be spared , in health and strength , to witness the continued prosperity of the Lodge in which you have always taken so great an interest , and to give the brethren your valuable advice and assistance .
Bro . Foulsham returned thanks in suitable terms , and assured the brethren thafc he shonld always do everything in his power to promote the prosperity of this the fifth Lodge that he had been the means of founding during his long Masonic career . The Visitors
expressed the pleasure it had been to them to be present on this interesting occasion , and tlie meeting concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . Some excellent songs were rendered by Bros . M . H . Dicker W . M . and Bros . Shakespeare , Kilvington , Ridpafch and Griffin .
SAMSON LODGE , No . 1668 ,
rpilIS young and flourishing Lodge held an emergency mooting X at tho Cafe Royal , Air Street , Regent Street , W ., for the purpose of passing , raising , ancl initiating candidates . The chair was taken at 5 * 30 punctually by tho W . M . Bro . H . W . Gasperd , assisted by Bros . R . A . Kingsbury S . W ., F . B . Fuld J . W ., D . Loewenstark P . M . Treasurer , Baron D . Barnett P . M . Secretary , J . T . Miller
S . D ., J . Lancaster J . D ., J . Levy I . G ., H . Moss Steward , I . Qninsey I . P . M ., II . Aarons P . M ., C . OchseP . M . j Bros . A . H . Marks , Joseph Von Piaa _ -h , Charles Benjamin , Isaac Kool , F . G . Brown , and several other members . Visitors—Bros . G Santb , Kilwinning 19 , F . Scho ! - fiold 1178 , J . "IVynmau 188 . The ordinary business having been gone
throngh , liro . Von Praagh waa raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Kool , Benjamin , and Marks were passed , aud Mr . Alfred Foster Gasperd ( brother of tbe W . M . ) , Mr . Phillip Albert Hahn , and Mr . John Nash were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . All the ceremonies wero conducted by the VV . M . in a most creditable ,
praiseworthy , and impressive manner . It was proposed and seconded that a letter of condolence be sent to tho widow of Bro . P . M . Lovey ; this was unanimously agreed to . In token of respect to the memory of this brother the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . Several
candidates wero proposed and seconded ; they will be balloted for at the next meeting . Other business being disposed of , the Lodge was closed with the hearty good wishes of the visitors . The brethren then proceeded to partake of a sumpfcu-jas banquet . After full