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Prov. Grand Lodge Of The Isle Of Man.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF THE ISLE OF MAN .
ON Thursday , fche 18 th inst ., the annual meeting was held , at Douglas . Major Taubmau , Speaker of tho House of Keys , and Provincial Grand Master , presided , and thero was a large attendance from all parts of the Island . The report of the Secretary showed that since its
formation , four years ago , the Province had steadily grown , and was now in a flourishing condition , with a large charity fund . Bro . Nesbitt , Town-clerk of Douglas , was invested Depnty Provincial Grand Master , and several other changes were made in the list of Officers . Afterwards the brethren dined at the Castle Mona Hotel , under
the presidency of Bro . Nesbitt , who announced that , following the recent visit of Earl Lathom , the Deputy G . Master of England , it waa more than probable that his lordship and other Grand Officers would revisit the island shortly .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
MASONIC CONCERT AND DANCE . —Tho members of the St . James Lodge of Freemasons , No . 653 , Macduff , held their annnal festival in fche Town Hall on Friday evening . There was a good attendance of tho brethren and their friends , and the different regalias worn , together with the beautiful dresses of fche ladies , made a pretty scene . The hall was tastefully decorated with a number of banners ancl
handsome flags . From the tower in front of tho hall two large streamers were displayed . This year the entertainment was on new lines , and tbe departure gave the greatest satisfaction . The assembly met at eight o ' clock , and was commenced with a concert . The concert was opened by Mrs . Grant , Macduff , playing selections on the piano , after whioh Miss Wilson , Sunnybank , sang ' Greyport Tower , '
for which she was deservedly cheered . Sergt .-Instr . P . O'Hare , E . A ., was well received in his recitation ' I saw fchem . ' Misses Pearson , Wilson , and Brown , three strangers to a Macduff audience , next appeared in ajviolin trio , and were loudly encored . Miss Macewan , a former favourite , sang , with her wonted ability , ' Angus Macdonald , ' which was followed later on by the same lady in * Doon the bnrn ,
Davie lad . ' Miss Macewan was warmly applauded on each oooasion . Mr . Andrew Wilson , a ship chandler , gave a telling rendering of ' Jack ' s yarn , ' and , in response to an encore , gavo ' The Friar of orders grey . ' Mrs . Grant then played fche piano solo ' The dear little shamrock . ' Captain J . J . George , in his inimitable style , sang ' Shannon and Chesapeake , ' and was heartily applanded . Dr . Bodie
concluded the programme by giving a ventruoquial sketch—an exceedingly clever performance . Bro . W . Thom W . M . thanked the performers for thoir kindness , and called for a special cheer for the three young ladies who had come from a distance and delighted tham with such a * disply of skill on their violins . Dr . Bodie was also specially thanked . His entertain mant that night would
augur well tor the reception he would got next week when he was to give a performance on behalf of the funds of the Soup Kitchen . The hall was thereafter cleared , and dancing was commenced and continued up to nearly midnight , when supper was served . Bro . Cullum , of the Fife Arms Hotel purveyed , and gave satisfaction . The music for the dance was
supplied by Mr . James Morrison , leader on violin ; Mr . M'Intosh , Turriff , violin ; Bandmaster Dallas , Turriff , cornet ; Mr . Scott , "Whiterashes , Ante ; Bandsman Boyne , 92 nd Gordon Highlanders , cornet ; and Mrs . Grant , piano . During tbe evening tho band were allowed a little rest , Misses Pearson , Wilson , and Brown playing on
the violins , Miss Jeaunie Shearer , Banff , kindly accompanying on tho piano . The proceedings terminated at three o ' clock . The M . C . 's were several of the brethren of St . James' Lodge , and these gentlemen , together with various committees , deserve the thanks of the Lodge and those friends outside who so largely enjoyed the result of their labours .
Scotland.
A largely attended meeting of the committeo entrusted with the arrangements for the 42 nd annual Masouic ball and festival afc fche Town Hall , Liverpool , on fche ISfch of January , was held on the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall ,
Hope-street , Bro . Dr . T . Clarke P . P . G . Registrar , Vicechairman , presidiag . The reports as to tbe prospect * of success were exceedingly satisfactory , and it was announced that there were now on the stewards' list the names of
about 250 brethren . The badges of the stewards will be generously given by Bro . Councillor Bamford . Under the presidency of Bro . J . M'Nab P . G . J . W ., a meeting of fche governors of the West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution was held ab tho Masonic Hall , on the 19 th inst ., when two candidates wore elected to the full benefits of the Institution , combining maintenance , clothing , and education . The recent concert and dance at
St . George ' s Hall , held under the auspices of the Everton Lodge , No . 823 , realised over £ 56 for the various Masonio Charities in the Province . Bro . E . Kite J . W . acted aa the Hon . Secretary of the successful charitable effort .
The Phoenix Lodge of Freemasons , Truro , have elected Bros . G . H . Chilcott S . W . W . M ., J . J . Hawken P . M . P . G . D . Treasurer , C . E . Ruse Tyler , and E . F . Whitley
P . G . Org . Steward of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Benevolent Fund and the Cornwall Masonio Charity Association .
| On the 17 th inst ., a concert was given in the Victoria Rooms , Bridlington Quay , in connection with the L } ndesborough Lodge of Freemasons . The artistes Were : — Vocalists , Miss M . H . Bailey , Miss Rolleston , Messrs .
T . Farmery and W . H . Dawson , W . J . Stead , M . B . Fitzgerald , and I . Willbourn ; P . Mann , solo violin ; and J . E . W . Lord Organist of the Priory Church , solo pianist and accompanist . Mr . A . Riley gave two hnmoroas recitations .
Bro . Charles Duckworth , of Altrinoham , was on Thurs - day , the 18 th insfc ., installed as W . M . of the Caledonian Lodge , No . 204 , at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street .
Manchester . Bro . W . H . Maxfield P . P . G . O . ( Cheshire ) was invested as Organist . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . E . G . Simpson P . P . G . J . D . ( Cheshire ) , George Bowen P . G . A . P . ( Cheshire ) , Joel Foden ( Mayor of
Altrincham ) , W . M . Stamford , G . S . Smith P . P . G . Steward , David Kinsey P . P . G . Steward , & c . The Rev . J . W . Challenor was proposed as a candidate for initiation . On the 19 th inst . the funeral of the late Bro . J . A . Gillard took place at Antield Cemeterv . in fcho nt-annm-A nf * lor . «» u
circle of private and Masonic friends . The deceased was a member of tho Merchants' Lodge of Freemasons , of Liverpool , and several of the brethren of that Lodge attended , to pay their lasfc token of regard for their departed friend .
A number of Masonic brethren and friends met at Fazakerley Cemetery , on the 17 fch insfc ., to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of Bro . Joseph Fletcher , whose
death took place on the 14 th insfc ., at Stockwell Mount Hotel , Litherland . The deceased was for a number of years , and at the time of his death , manager of one of Mr . J . Houlding ' s branch establishments .
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of The Isle Of Man.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF THE ISLE OF MAN .
ON Thursday , fche 18 th inst ., the annual meeting was held , at Douglas . Major Taubmau , Speaker of tho House of Keys , and Provincial Grand Master , presided , and thero was a large attendance from all parts of the Island . The report of the Secretary showed that since its
formation , four years ago , the Province had steadily grown , and was now in a flourishing condition , with a large charity fund . Bro . Nesbitt , Town-clerk of Douglas , was invested Depnty Provincial Grand Master , and several other changes were made in the list of Officers . Afterwards the brethren dined at the Castle Mona Hotel , under
the presidency of Bro . Nesbitt , who announced that , following the recent visit of Earl Lathom , the Deputy G . Master of England , it waa more than probable that his lordship and other Grand Officers would revisit the island shortly .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
MASONIC CONCERT AND DANCE . —Tho members of the St . James Lodge of Freemasons , No . 653 , Macduff , held their annnal festival in fche Town Hall on Friday evening . There was a good attendance of tho brethren and their friends , and the different regalias worn , together with the beautiful dresses of fche ladies , made a pretty scene . The hall was tastefully decorated with a number of banners ancl
handsome flags . From the tower in front of tho hall two large streamers were displayed . This year the entertainment was on new lines , and tbe departure gave the greatest satisfaction . The assembly met at eight o ' clock , and was commenced with a concert . The concert was opened by Mrs . Grant , Macduff , playing selections on the piano , after whioh Miss Wilson , Sunnybank , sang ' Greyport Tower , '
for which she was deservedly cheered . Sergt .-Instr . P . O'Hare , E . A ., was well received in his recitation ' I saw fchem . ' Misses Pearson , Wilson , and Brown , three strangers to a Macduff audience , next appeared in ajviolin trio , and were loudly encored . Miss Macewan , a former favourite , sang , with her wonted ability , ' Angus Macdonald , ' which was followed later on by the same lady in * Doon the bnrn ,
Davie lad . ' Miss Macewan was warmly applauded on each oooasion . Mr . Andrew Wilson , a ship chandler , gave a telling rendering of ' Jack ' s yarn , ' and , in response to an encore , gavo ' The Friar of orders grey . ' Mrs . Grant then played fche piano solo ' The dear little shamrock . ' Captain J . J . George , in his inimitable style , sang ' Shannon and Chesapeake , ' and was heartily applanded . Dr . Bodie
concluded the programme by giving a ventruoquial sketch—an exceedingly clever performance . Bro . W . Thom W . M . thanked the performers for thoir kindness , and called for a special cheer for the three young ladies who had come from a distance and delighted tham with such a * disply of skill on their violins . Dr . Bodie was also specially thanked . His entertain mant that night would
augur well tor the reception he would got next week when he was to give a performance on behalf of the funds of the Soup Kitchen . The hall was thereafter cleared , and dancing was commenced and continued up to nearly midnight , when supper was served . Bro . Cullum , of the Fife Arms Hotel purveyed , and gave satisfaction . The music for the dance was
supplied by Mr . James Morrison , leader on violin ; Mr . M'Intosh , Turriff , violin ; Bandmaster Dallas , Turriff , cornet ; Mr . Scott , "Whiterashes , Ante ; Bandsman Boyne , 92 nd Gordon Highlanders , cornet ; and Mrs . Grant , piano . During tbe evening tho band were allowed a little rest , Misses Pearson , Wilson , and Brown playing on
the violins , Miss Jeaunie Shearer , Banff , kindly accompanying on tho piano . The proceedings terminated at three o ' clock . The M . C . 's were several of the brethren of St . James' Lodge , and these gentlemen , together with various committees , deserve the thanks of the Lodge and those friends outside who so largely enjoyed the result of their labours .
Scotland.
A largely attended meeting of the committeo entrusted with the arrangements for the 42 nd annual Masouic ball and festival afc fche Town Hall , Liverpool , on fche ISfch of January , was held on the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall ,
Hope-street , Bro . Dr . T . Clarke P . P . G . Registrar , Vicechairman , presidiag . The reports as to tbe prospect * of success were exceedingly satisfactory , and it was announced that there were now on the stewards' list the names of
about 250 brethren . The badges of the stewards will be generously given by Bro . Councillor Bamford . Under the presidency of Bro . J . M'Nab P . G . J . W ., a meeting of fche governors of the West Lancashire Masonic
Educational Institution was held ab tho Masonic Hall , on the 19 th inst ., when two candidates wore elected to the full benefits of the Institution , combining maintenance , clothing , and education . The recent concert and dance at
St . George ' s Hall , held under the auspices of the Everton Lodge , No . 823 , realised over £ 56 for the various Masonio Charities in the Province . Bro . E . Kite J . W . acted aa the Hon . Secretary of the successful charitable effort .
The Phoenix Lodge of Freemasons , Truro , have elected Bros . G . H . Chilcott S . W . W . M ., J . J . Hawken P . M . P . G . D . Treasurer , C . E . Ruse Tyler , and E . F . Whitley
P . G . Org . Steward of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Benevolent Fund and the Cornwall Masonio Charity Association .
| On the 17 th inst ., a concert was given in the Victoria Rooms , Bridlington Quay , in connection with the L } ndesborough Lodge of Freemasons . The artistes Were : — Vocalists , Miss M . H . Bailey , Miss Rolleston , Messrs .
T . Farmery and W . H . Dawson , W . J . Stead , M . B . Fitzgerald , and I . Willbourn ; P . Mann , solo violin ; and J . E . W . Lord Organist of the Priory Church , solo pianist and accompanist . Mr . A . Riley gave two hnmoroas recitations .
Bro . Charles Duckworth , of Altrinoham , was on Thurs - day , the 18 th insfc ., installed as W . M . of the Caledonian Lodge , No . 204 , at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street .
Manchester . Bro . W . H . Maxfield P . P . G . O . ( Cheshire ) was invested as Organist . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . E . G . Simpson P . P . G . J . D . ( Cheshire ) , George Bowen P . G . A . P . ( Cheshire ) , Joel Foden ( Mayor of
Altrincham ) , W . M . Stamford , G . S . Smith P . P . G . Steward , David Kinsey P . P . G . Steward , & c . The Rev . J . W . Challenor was proposed as a candidate for initiation . On the 19 th inst . the funeral of the late Bro . J . A . Gillard took place at Antield Cemeterv . in fcho nt-annm-A nf * lor . «» u
circle of private and Masonic friends . The deceased was a member of tho Merchants' Lodge of Freemasons , of Liverpool , and several of the brethren of that Lodge attended , to pay their lasfc token of regard for their departed friend .
A number of Masonic brethren and friends met at Fazakerley Cemetery , on the 17 fch insfc ., to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of Bro . Joseph Fletcher , whose
death took place on the 14 th insfc ., at Stockwell Mount Hotel , Litherland . The deceased was for a number of years , and at the time of his death , manager of one of Mr . J . Houlding ' s branch establishments .
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