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riCASVZISaoTSt EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION ( Adjoining the RAILWAY , and faoing the RIVER and PALACE ) . BRO . JOHN MAYO has ample accommodation in tho new wing of this otd-establishcil ami noted Riverside Hotel for Banquets tor any number up to 100 . Kvery convenience for Liulics' Uatherings . Spacious laiulin ;? to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens of Means , with prices , sent on application . Three Louies meet at tho Castlo Hotel , anil referonce may be made to tho respective Masters as to the catering , & c .
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STARANDGARTERHOTEL, KEW BRIDGE , Bro . C . W . BENNETT , Proprietor . rTIHE accommodation at this Popular Establishment for 1 MASONIC LODGES AND CHAPTERS / fill be found of the moat complete and perfect character . THE LODGE ROOMS ARE COMMODIOUS AND WELL APPOINTED . THE BANQUET HALLS WILL SEAT FROM 100 TO 400 GUESTS . Tho Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature . Special Facilities tor 8 SUbi > hig $ ttahfas . t 8 , Soiras , € onmts , § rA \ s , < £ fairing $ ) atties , Marfan garlics , $ ifair parties , Steam Jfauitcjjes , # c . Xlie Slock of WISES coiuprixeN nil the BEST KNOWN H BANDS , and will be found in I'EBFECT CONDITION . PRIVATE EOOMS FOE LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES . GOOD STABLINC . CARRIAGES . WACOHETTES . BRAKES , & c . ON HIRE . Scale of Charges and further particulars on application . THE RovA . ii ALFEBD LODOI , CBISWICX LODGE , CHISWICE KABK LOD & I , LOTALTT AND CKAEtir LODQB , RoSB Of DBNUABK CHAFTEK , Si . ttABY ' 8 CHAPTEB , AWD ROYAL ALVBID LODGE OB lHST « ncnoir , HOLD THEIR MSXTIHBS AI THIS EMABMSHTOHT .
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THE WILLESDEN STEAM LAUNDRIES AND GLEANING WORKS , Hotels , Schools , and large Families . Sanitary arrangements perfect . Out-door Drying . CLEANING Of all Curtains , Cretonnes , Art Work , Carpets , and Crewel Work . Price List or by Contract . DEAN AND HATCHET T , DYNE ROAD , BRONDESBURT , N . W .
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POST FREE FOR 20 STAMPS . "VTEW MASONIO SONG ( Dedicated by permission to Bro . Col i ^ l LB G BHDBB STARKIE , B . W . P . G . M . East Lancashire ) , " HERE'S A HEALTH TO OUR WORSHIPFUL MASTER !" Words by Bro . J . F . SXEMOK , P . M . P . Z . Music by Bro . J . BATCKBLDER , P . JI 50 Parle Street , Greenheys , Manchester , From whom copies can bo had .
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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Coat Price by applying to Bro . W . E . NOR HIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C ., London .
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BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . E ' . Z . is prepared to enter into arrangements with Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges ( however distant ) for the Delivery of his Lectures on the Ritnnl and Ceremonial of tho Symbolic "UoKrces in Freemasonry ( tw \ . Hour *) , in vesueco of which most , favourable criticism has been published by the . Masonic and Local Journals . "Brother Stevens must be heard within the four walls of our respective Lodgo Robins , for there only can his most useful work be understood and appreciated , " —Address , in first instance , to the care of the Bditor of this paper .
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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . G , A . HUTTOM" , 17 Newcastle Street . Strandi W . C , Slonuments erected . Valuations made .
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SATURDAY , IG TH MAY 1891 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .
* pHE annual meeting of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of ¦ *• East Lancashire was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., in the Baths Assembly Rooms , Bolton . The Right Wor . Bro . Col . Le Gendro Starkie , Prov . G . M ., presided over a very numerous gathering , only two Lodges
out of the 103 forming the Province failing to send representatives . W . Bro . W . O . Walker , Past Grand Deacon of England , acted as D . P . G . M . in the absence through illness of W . Bro . George Mellor , and the Wardens ' chairs were filled by Bros . J . 0 . S . Thnraby and Captain
E . G . Lingard respectively . There was a strong contingent of Provincial Officers , past and present , and of visitors of high Masonic rank , among those supporting Colonel Starkie being Bros . Edmund Ashworth P . G . D . England , J . M , McLeod Secretary of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys , W . Goodacro P . G . S . B . Prov . G . Secretary Cheshire , R . Newhouse Prov . G . Secretary Cheshire , J . H . P . Lerescho P . P . G . Reg ., J . J . Meakin P . P . G . W ., and J . D . Porteous P . P . G , W . Renfrewshire . The Prov . G . Treasurer ' s account , showing a balance of
£ 316 to the credit of the Prov . G . Lodge , waa submitted by the Prov , G . Secretary ( Bro . J . Chadwick ) , the brother responsible for the account having been called away from England on business . Bro . W . Forrest P . M ., as one of the auditors , proposed the adoption of the account , and
expresed the gratification of the auditors with all tho books and vouchers submitted to them and with the way in which the duties of the Treasurer bad been continued by Bro , Chadwick . Bros . J . Rigley P . M . and T . Rigby P . M ., the other auditors , seconded and supported tho
motion , and it waa adopted . The auditors were cordially thanked for their services , on the motion of the Prov . G . M ., seconded by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe . Bro . E . G . Harwood P . P . G . W . proposed Bro . Job H . Greenhal gh P . M . 1723 , Bolton , for the Treasurership . The nomination was
seconded by the Acting D . P . G . M ., supported by W . Slater P . P . G . D ., and carried unanimously . The Prov . G . Secretary , in bis annual report , said be was able to testify to the inestimable benefits resulting from the visits of Provincial Grand Officers to the Lodges during the past
year . He found from the reports of those visitors that discipline had been generally well maintained in the Lodges , that the work of Worshipful Masters and their officers was upon the whole ably performed . During tho past year the Minnehaha Minstrels Lodge , 2363 , and the
Dramatic Lodge , 2387 , both in Manchester , had been consecrated and added to the roll of the Province , making the total of East Lancashire Lodges 103 . Last year the total number of members in the Province was 4 , 397 ; at the present time their number was 4 , 537 . Initiates and
joining members during the year had numbered 379 , as against 411 in the previous year ; 55 brethren had died , and 50 had been excluded from Lodges . The number in arvear was 278 , as against 321 a year ago . He wished to urge upon lodges the desirableness of exercising strict
economy in the disposal of their funds , in order that they might contribute more largely to the Masonic Charities . The Provincial Grand Master said it was most gratifying to fiud they had such a large army of subscribing brethren within the order in this Province , striving to carry out
those great principles upon which Freemasonry waa founded , by contributing not only to the wants and necessities of their fellow-men , but also to their rational enjoyment . Bolton was the home of the oldest Lodge in ( ho Province ( Anchor and Hope , 37 ) , and in that town
Freemasonry had long had a deep and firm hold . Tho ftttendauce on the present occasion , and the way in which tho brethren conducted themselves , showed that FrccniF . sonry in this Province was no sham , but that its principles entered sincerely into tho hearts and feelings of
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riCASVZISaoTSt EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION ( Adjoining the RAILWAY , and faoing the RIVER and PALACE ) . BRO . JOHN MAYO has ample accommodation in tho new wing of this otd-establishcil ami noted Riverside Hotel for Banquets tor any number up to 100 . Kvery convenience for Liulics' Uatherings . Spacious laiulin ;? to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens of Means , with prices , sent on application . Three Louies meet at tho Castlo Hotel , anil referonce may be made to tho respective Masters as to the catering , & c .
Ad00806
STARANDGARTERHOTEL, KEW BRIDGE , Bro . C . W . BENNETT , Proprietor . rTIHE accommodation at this Popular Establishment for 1 MASONIC LODGES AND CHAPTERS / fill be found of the moat complete and perfect character . THE LODGE ROOMS ARE COMMODIOUS AND WELL APPOINTED . THE BANQUET HALLS WILL SEAT FROM 100 TO 400 GUESTS . Tho Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature . Special Facilities tor 8 SUbi > hig $ ttahfas . t 8 , Soiras , € onmts , § rA \ s , < £ fairing $ ) atties , Marfan garlics , $ ifair parties , Steam Jfauitcjjes , # c . Xlie Slock of WISES coiuprixeN nil the BEST KNOWN H BANDS , and will be found in I'EBFECT CONDITION . PRIVATE EOOMS FOE LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES . GOOD STABLINC . CARRIAGES . WACOHETTES . BRAKES , & c . ON HIRE . Scale of Charges and further particulars on application . THE RovA . ii ALFEBD LODOI , CBISWICX LODGE , CHISWICE KABK LOD & I , LOTALTT AND CKAEtir LODQB , RoSB Of DBNUABK CHAFTEK , Si . ttABY ' 8 CHAPTEB , AWD ROYAL ALVBID LODGE OB lHST « ncnoir , HOLD THEIR MSXTIHBS AI THIS EMABMSHTOHT .
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THE WILLESDEN STEAM LAUNDRIES AND GLEANING WORKS , Hotels , Schools , and large Families . Sanitary arrangements perfect . Out-door Drying . CLEANING Of all Curtains , Cretonnes , Art Work , Carpets , and Crewel Work . Price List or by Contract . DEAN AND HATCHET T , DYNE ROAD , BRONDESBURT , N . W .
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POST FREE FOR 20 STAMPS . "VTEW MASONIO SONG ( Dedicated by permission to Bro . Col i ^ l LB G BHDBB STARKIE , B . W . P . G . M . East Lancashire ) , " HERE'S A HEALTH TO OUR WORSHIPFUL MASTER !" Words by Bro . J . F . SXEMOK , P . M . P . Z . Music by Bro . J . BATCKBLDER , P . JI 50 Parle Street , Greenheys , Manchester , From whom copies can bo had .
Ad00804
INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Coat Price by applying to Bro . W . E . NOR HIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C ., London .
Ad00805
BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . E ' . Z . is prepared to enter into arrangements with Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges ( however distant ) for the Delivery of his Lectures on the Ritnnl and Ceremonial of tho Symbolic "UoKrces in Freemasonry ( tw \ . Hour *) , in vesueco of which most , favourable criticism has been published by the . Masonic and Local Journals . "Brother Stevens must be heard within the four walls of our respective Lodgo Robins , for there only can his most useful work be understood and appreciated , " —Address , in first instance , to the care of the Bditor of this paper .
Ar00808
FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . G , A . HUTTOM" , 17 Newcastle Street . Strandi W . C , Slonuments erected . Valuations made .
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SATURDAY , IG TH MAY 1891 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .
* pHE annual meeting of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of ¦ *• East Lancashire was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., in the Baths Assembly Rooms , Bolton . The Right Wor . Bro . Col . Le Gendro Starkie , Prov . G . M ., presided over a very numerous gathering , only two Lodges
out of the 103 forming the Province failing to send representatives . W . Bro . W . O . Walker , Past Grand Deacon of England , acted as D . P . G . M . in the absence through illness of W . Bro . George Mellor , and the Wardens ' chairs were filled by Bros . J . 0 . S . Thnraby and Captain
E . G . Lingard respectively . There was a strong contingent of Provincial Officers , past and present , and of visitors of high Masonic rank , among those supporting Colonel Starkie being Bros . Edmund Ashworth P . G . D . England , J . M , McLeod Secretary of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys , W . Goodacro P . G . S . B . Prov . G . Secretary Cheshire , R . Newhouse Prov . G . Secretary Cheshire , J . H . P . Lerescho P . P . G . Reg ., J . J . Meakin P . P . G . W ., and J . D . Porteous P . P . G , W . Renfrewshire . The Prov . G . Treasurer ' s account , showing a balance of
£ 316 to the credit of the Prov . G . Lodge , waa submitted by the Prov , G . Secretary ( Bro . J . Chadwick ) , the brother responsible for the account having been called away from England on business . Bro . W . Forrest P . M ., as one of the auditors , proposed the adoption of the account , and
expresed the gratification of the auditors with all tho books and vouchers submitted to them and with the way in which the duties of the Treasurer bad been continued by Bro , Chadwick . Bros . J . Rigley P . M . and T . Rigby P . M ., the other auditors , seconded and supported tho
motion , and it waa adopted . The auditors were cordially thanked for their services , on the motion of the Prov . G . M ., seconded by Bro . J . H . Sillitoe . Bro . E . G . Harwood P . P . G . W . proposed Bro . Job H . Greenhal gh P . M . 1723 , Bolton , for the Treasurership . The nomination was
seconded by the Acting D . P . G . M ., supported by W . Slater P . P . G . D ., and carried unanimously . The Prov . G . Secretary , in bis annual report , said be was able to testify to the inestimable benefits resulting from the visits of Provincial Grand Officers to the Lodges during the past
year . He found from the reports of those visitors that discipline had been generally well maintained in the Lodges , that the work of Worshipful Masters and their officers was upon the whole ably performed . During tho past year the Minnehaha Minstrels Lodge , 2363 , and the
Dramatic Lodge , 2387 , both in Manchester , had been consecrated and added to the roll of the Province , making the total of East Lancashire Lodges 103 . Last year the total number of members in the Province was 4 , 397 ; at the present time their number was 4 , 537 . Initiates and
joining members during the year had numbered 379 , as against 411 in the previous year ; 55 brethren had died , and 50 had been excluded from Lodges . The number in arvear was 278 , as against 321 a year ago . He wished to urge upon lodges the desirableness of exercising strict
economy in the disposal of their funds , in order that they might contribute more largely to the Masonic Charities . The Provincial Grand Master said it was most gratifying to fiud they had such a large army of subscribing brethren within the order in this Province , striving to carry out
those great principles upon which Freemasonry waa founded , by contributing not only to the wants and necessities of their fellow-men , but also to their rational enjoyment . Bolton was the home of the oldest Lodge in ( ho Province ( Anchor and Hope , 37 ) , and in that town
Freemasonry had long had a deep and firm hold . Tho ftttendauce on the present occasion , and the way in which tho brethren conducted themselves , showed that FrccniF . sonry in this Province was no sham , but that its principles entered sincerely into tho hearts and feelings of