Lodges And Their Amenities.

regularity and precision that prevails . The work is carried out without a hitch , and the impi'essiveness of the ritual is materially enhanced . What can be more unsatisfactory to the educated Mason than to see the work done in a loose and slovenly fashion ;

the Deacons quite unequal to their duties , and the entire proceedings losing their features of interest through want of adequate preparation on the part of those to whom has been entrusted the responsibility of conducting the business ?

In concluding our remarks for to-day we would urge that the greatest caution should be displayed by the Worshipful Masters as to whom they may entrust with the control of any Lodge of Instruction that may apply for sanction to work under their warrant . When permission has been given we maintain the

parent Lodge should exercise an efficient control over the conduct of those who have undertaken the responsibility . We know this is done in many cases , and with infinite advantage to all concerned . Where the

Lodge of Instruction ia kept well up to the mark , and the members of the parent Lodge display an interest in its well-doing , the result will soon make itself apparent , and we shall have less cause to complain of unsatisfactory displays in the working of the ceremonies .

Prov. Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.

PROV . GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .

A MEETING of the membera of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire was held at Crewe , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., for the purpose of passing a resolution of sympathy with the Lord Egerton of Tatton , the Provincial Grand Master , in the sad bereavement he has sustained by

the lamented death of Lady Egerton . Sir H . Lloyd Deputy Provincial Grand Master presided . Sir Horatio Lloyd said he had thought it right to issue the circular which had been read to the members of Provincial Grand Lodge . Thafc day twelve months ago they had an especial Lodge ,

and he came from Tatton with Lord Egerton on a joyous occasion to carry a resolution of congratulation to the Duke of Clarence on his approaching marriage . When they left Tatton , Lady Egerton of Tatton , whose death they lamented that day , was in the best of spirits and the

best of health , so far as they could judge . They knew how sadly that event in the Masonic career terminated , but he scarcely expected that they would on the anniversary of that day meet to condole with Lord Egerton on the loss he had so grievously sustained . In moving the resolution

he thought it would be a subject of consolation to His Lordship to think thafc he was not forgotten in thafc extremity . The resolution set forth the regret and sym pathy felt by the Masons of the Province at the death of Lady Egerton , and the sincere wish that he might bc sustained aud comforted in his severe affliction . Brother Thornburn P . G . S . W . seconded , and ifc was carried .

At fche quarterly meeting of the Constantine Mark Lodge , No . 145 , at Colchester , on Thursday , 12 fch inst ., Bro . H . J . Skingley J . W . was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . J . P . Lewin P . M . P . G Standard Bearer England , & c , was re-elected Treasurer .

Mr . Dampier Palmer , M . P . for Gravesend , has been proposed as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the initiation will take place afc fche nexfc meeting of the Lodge of Freedom , No . 77 , to be held on the 20 fch proximo .

The second annual ball of the St . Oswald ' s Lodge was held on Monday , the 9 fch inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Pontefraot . There was a large and distinguished

gathering of members of the Craft , including several from neighbouring Lodges . Mnsic was supplied by Mr . Haydn Fisher ' s band ,. and the affair was in every respect a thorough success .

Presentation To Bro. W. D. T. Turnpenny.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . D . T . TURNPENNY .

AT a private meeting for Masonio instrnction , held on Friday , the 13 th inafc ., at Lawrence Lane , Cheapside , E . G ., the opportunity was taken of presenting- a testimonial to Bro . Turnpenny "W . M . of the Belgrave Lodge , No . " 74-9 , in recognition of the assistance he has rendered to many of hia brethren , in their desire to secure a knowledge of the ritual and ceremonies . There were about a dozen

brethren present , and Bro . Past Master Taylor , acting as their spokesman , and also speaking for a few others who were nnable to attend , said he was depnted by the subscribers to the testimonial to tender their hearty thanks to Bro . Turnpenny for his liberality and great consideration in allowing the use of his offices for their weekly

meetings for Masonic instrnction . Those meetings had enabled the Officers of the Belgrave Lodge and others to improve themselves , and they had derived both pleasure and profit from tho assemblies . They desired Bro . Turnpenny to accept a small token of their esteem , in the form of a silver snuff box , which he would find suitably

inscribed , while they had further expressed their indebtedness on vellum , with the signatures of the subscribers attached , so that Bro . Turnpenny would be able to refer in future days to the actnal expression of satisfaction of his friends , as evinced by their own handwriting . The subscribers one and all expressed the hope that

Bro . Turnpenny would live for many years to take a pinch out of the box , and in so doing remember those who now desire to express their thanks for many happy hours spent together under his roof . Brother Taylor then handed the gifts to Brother Turnpenny , who was taken wholly by surprise , and for the moment was quite unable

to nnd words to express his gratification . Having tendered his thanks he said that what he had done for Freemasonry and for its members was ont of pure love for the work , and he never expected suoh kindness as had been shown him . He had always felt that the brethren who had been present , at the meetings in that room were

trne friends in Freemasonry , and he was * pleased to think that those who had done hira the hortonr and favour of attending had nofc gone empty away , for in helping him in the ceremonies they bad he Iped to perfect themselves , and had nofc only imparted knowledge but also gained some . He recognised thafc he had some good men and

trne about him and was delighted at being able to do a little to add to their Masonic enjoyment . He assured them he shonld ever use their handsome present with pleasurable feelings , and hoped fche brethren who had thus honoured him wonld often meet together and help him pass the box aronnd . The box bore the following insorip . tion : —

Presented fco Brother W . D . T . TURNPENNY With all good wishes and fraternal regards , from a few old chums of No . 3 . January 1893 .

The engrossed •vellum was as follows , and bore the accompaning signatures : — January 1893 .

To BROTHER W . D . T . TUENPBNNY W . M . DEAR SIR ANB BROTHER , —We the undersigned have much pleas ure in presenting you with the accompanying snuff box . is a token of our great regard and esteem . Trusting yon may live many years to enjoy a pinch from fche same . With our united fraternal good wishes , we subscribe ourselves ,

Your Brothers and Old Chnms of No . 3 ,

T . S . TAYLOR HY . HEXTER JAS . H . BRAND 0 . DORESA E . W . BENNS S . G . SOUTH CO . MBE AUGUSTUS F . LEECH FRED KEDOE S . E . WILLIAMS A . EUSSELL A . J . HEXTER H . MOSS . HENRY LULMAK

After these proceedings the W . D . T . T . Masonic Benevolent Assooiation was formally inaugurated , a large number of shares in this , tho latest of the useful adjuncts to the Institutions , being taken up . Bro . C . Doresa ( 1 Clyde Street , Kedcliffe Gardens , S . W . ) is acting as Secretary fco this Association , and he will be pleased to give any information desired in regard to it .

The Board of Benevolence met on Wednesday night , at Freemasons' Hall . The attendance was nofc so large as usual . Brother James Brefcfc presided , and was supported by Bros . Cottebrune and S . V . Abraham as Vice-Presidents . The list of petitioners was a comparatively light one , there

being only twenty-one cases on ifc . Nineteen of these were relieved . The recommendations and grants were of £ 4 . 0 , £ 30 , £ 20 , £ 15 , and £ 10 . There were eight of the first sum , seven of the second , two of the third , and one each of the fourth and fifth , —a total of £ 595 .

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