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J ___ — andest principles and greatest works of the age , they ^ oulrj as tlle brethren here assembled , and all other W sernblies of Masons , did honour them for their noble work , 3 j glory in having such officers to preside over them . He hen spoke of Lord Carnarvon , who , amid the many and " ncessant claims upon his time , had yet translated some
f the grand old Greek tragedies , and it might be fairly " sited , " what time had he to do such work in ? " Their distinguished brother told them that it was done in his cnare moments ; but those who knew the wonderful amount nf work done by the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master for Masonry alone , would wonder at the industry .- •sp layed to get through it . He then spoke of the ability
and courtesy of the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and concluded by thanking them for the toast . The next toast was that of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " and in putting it the W . M . eulog ised the services of Lord Holmesdale in the cause of Freemasonry . The next toast was that of " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Grand
Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Hill , Prov . Grand Chap lain , who in the course of a lengthy and eloquent reply thanked them for coupling his name with so important a toast , more especially as he had once before addressed them . He referred to the charitable spirit as evinced by the lodges in the province in glowing terms , and doped soon , with the assistance of the Grand Officers , to
sec every lodge in the province a Life Governor of one or more of the Institutions . He spoke of the work done by Bro . Eastes with feelings of regard and wonder , and eulog ised the manner in whicii he distributed year by year the eleven purples at his command . He remembered with p leasure that he was a member of the Pattison Lotlge , and of the kindness with which they had at all times
received him . He went among them as a brother , and was there that evening as a brother in spirit and in fact . He spoke with prile of the honour done him by the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , in placing him in the position of G . Chaplain of Grand Lodge , and attributed it to the influence the province held in Masonry under the rule of Lord Holmesdale , and concluded by wishing the
VV . M . ofthe Pattison Lodge a pleasant and successful year cf office . Bro . Hayes , I . P . M ., then rose to propose the toast of the W . M . He said they all knew for what purpose the W . M . had for a time entrusted him with the gavel . It was to propose " The Health of the W . M . " They had seen how energetically and well the W . M . had worked his way through the minor offices of the lotlge , and from that
admirable working they might draw conclusions as to the manner in which he would carry out the high duties that day entrusted to him , and sedulously do all that he could o further the real interests of the lodge . In his ( Bro . Hayes ) year of office he had the support of every officer and brother of the lodge , and if that support was given , and he felt sure they would give it , there was before the lodge , under
the rule of Bro . Lloyd , a pleasant and successful year of office , that would not only be gratifying to the Worshipful Master but of success and prosperity to it in its endeavours to be a pattern lodge hthe province . They had placed Bro . Lloyd as the htad of the lodge , and they expected him to do his duty , and lie , the speaker , was in a position to assure them that the
confidence they had reposed in their esteemed W . M . would rot be betrayed , or their expectations disappointed . He asked them to drink the toast as it deserved . The W . M ., in response to the toast , thankcil them very sincerely for the cordial manner in which the toast had been reccivetl at their hands . He would endeavour to serve them faithfully and honestly , and trusted his year of office would reflect
no shadow upon the brightness that had hitherto lit up the chair while occupied by the excellent brethren who had preceded him . Nothing should be wanting on his part to prove himself worthy of their selection , but rather , supported by them as Bro . Hayes had so earnestly wished that he might be , he would , he hoped , leave it to his successor as pure and unsulli d as he found it . "The Health of the
Past Masters " followed , and , in responding , Bro . Hayes spoke with pride of the success attained by the son of one cl the deceased Past Masters—Bro . A . Allinson—who , at 'he last examination at the Boys' School , was awarded the Reid medal , by ihe unanimous vote of his schoolfellows , 'or general efficiency and good conduct . It was something lor the lodge to be proud of . The father was a good Mason , and the son was a good lad , and following in his
other ' s footsteps . The gold medal was handed round , and v « y much admired , Bros . Ellis-Fermor , McDougall , and Coupland as well replied . The other toasts were " The Visitors" and the Tj let ' s , and then the proceedings terminated . Bro . Salleyer , who hatl charge of the musical Arrangements , was universally complimented for the excelkit manner in which he carried out the important duties Placid in his hands . Mr . H . Roberts , a son of Bro . J . H . "oberts , presided at the pianoforte .
MONKWEARMOUT H . —Williamson Lod ge ( No . 949 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge * as held in the St . Stephen ' s School , on Monday evening , " i 4 th inst ., at 7 o ' clock . The lodge was opened in due "TO ! by the W . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were ' -M and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . J . S . '" Oinpsonwho was duly electedMrOsbornea
condi-, . . , ? Jk previously elected , was introduced , and made an E . A . 3 son . The lodge was then opened in the Second De-? . ' Bro . Wardell was examined , and having answered l ' * questions satisfactorily , he retired to be prepared . The ,,, Se was then opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . ardill was admitted , and received the degree of a M . M . Tk "as auiiuiicu , tiuei iee : civcu eiic utyirc e > i a i > i . i > i .
•e ecremony was given by B'o . Gray , P . M ., in a very 'ftessive manner . The lodge was then dosed , and le-Hied open in the Second Degree , and allowed to remain . in the First Degree , when Mr . J . S . Thompson was m » ted , and made an E . A . Mason . Bro . Gray , P . M ., P ° sed , and Bro . Taylor , P . M ., seconded , the re-election
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of Bro . Shadforth , P . M ., on the Charitable Committee for the province . Bro . Shadforth , in a neat speech , thanked the brethren for the further mark of their confidence . All business being over , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then retired to refreshment .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaium-streer , Leonardgate , for thc purpose of raising Bro . Newbold to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . Bro . Helme , the W . M ., presided , supported by his respective officers . The lodge having been opened in due form , was subsequently opened
in the Second Degree , when Bro . Newbold gave proficiency as a F . C , and was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Newbold being readmitted , he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M ., the traditional portion of the
ceremony being given by Bro . H . Longman , P . M . and Sec , who also gave the working tools ; the working being gone through with great impressiveness . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and after the usual proclamations had been made , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer .
SHIRLEY . —Shirley Lodge ( No . j 112 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , where there was a large muster of the members and visitors . Bro . F . H . McCalmont , P . P . G . Reg . Oxon , the W . M ., presided . A special invitation had been sent to the Master , Past Masters , and officers of the Royal Gloucester Lodge , 130 , to be present ,
in answer to which Bros . C . Jellicoe , W . M . ; Cole , S . W . ; Marshall , Steward ; Robertson , J . D . ; Weston and Miles , P . M . ' s , attended ; there were likewise present Bros . Adams , P . M . ; Barford , P . M . ; Waters , P . M . ; Payne , P . M ., representing the Peace and Harmony Lodge , 359 ; R . L . Loveland , P . M ., representing the Ryde Lodge , 698 , and other brethren representing the Clauscntum Lodge , 1461 ,
and the Southampton Lodge , 394 . The W . M . having opened the lodge in the First and Second Degrees , questioned Bros . Sharpe and Alden as to the progress they had made in tbe science , and their answers proving satisfactory , they withdrew , antl the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when they were most impressively raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M ., in a manner that fully keeps up the prestige of the lodge for the excellent
manner in which the various ceremonies arc always worked therein . The W . M ., after having thanked the W . M . and officers of the Royal Gloucester Lodge for responding so cordially to his invitation , closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts werc given and duly honoured . Some excellent songs were sung between the toasts , and the brethren separated shortly after eleven , after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
ACCRINGTON . —Equality Lodge ( Mo . 1145 ) . —A meeting of this lotlge was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Thursday , the 10 thinst . The biethren present included Bros . John Hcnrv Bury , W . M . ; D . Tonks , P . M . ; Benj . T . Gossling , S . W . ; H . Rushton , J . W . ; David Ormcrod , P . M ., Sec . ; Edward Whittaker , acling S . D . ; J . Paiker , J . D . ; John Law , LG . ; S . Edmondson , H . Mclhuish , T .
Hodgkiss , and F . A . Kelly fFrecmasonJ . There was very little business before the lodge , which may account for the very poor ait-ndance of the brethren . The W . M . reatl tbe circular convening the meeting , after which the minutes of the last gathering were read and confirmed . The W . M . also read communications from the Grand Lodge of England and the Prov . Grand Lodge of East Lancashire .
The following notice of motion was then put to the lodge and carried unanimously , " That a sum not exceeding £ 20 be lent to the Royal Arch chapter attached to the lotlge at five percent , interest . " Bro . Past Master Ormerodproposed , and Bro . Past Master Tonks seconded , that the bye-laws be altered , which proposition was agreed to . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in due and solemn form .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . — 1 he installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaium , Lancaster , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened at ten a . m ., when a large number of the members and visitors assembled at so early an hour . There were present Bros . R . Wolfenden , W . M . ; James Ellershaw , S . W ., W . M . elect ;
W . Parkes , J . W . ; J . Bell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Heniy Hartley , S . D . ; R . Cltminson , J . D . ; J . D . Bell , I . G . ; C . J . W . Stork , S . S . ; W . Huntington , J . S . ; A . K . Allinson , Tyler ; E . Shepherd , Assistant Tyler ; T . R . Lacey , W . Drinkale , W . Longmire , W . M . 1561 ; W . King , P . Dutton , W . Bell , J . Davies , R . D . Eves , B . A ., S . S . Lees , W . S . Carr , P . J . W . ; W . Sandham , J . S . Stork , E .
Smalley , H . Stinyaker , Wm . Jackson , Thos . Aimitstead , W . Howson , E . Simpson , P . M . 281 , P . G . Purst . ; P . Dickinson , P . M . 1298 ; W . Harrison , P . M . 995 ; John Case , P . M . 995 ; T . Ashley , W . M . 1715 ; J . Mossop , S . W . 1715 ; T . Westwood , J . W . 1715 ; R . Taylor , P . M . 281 ; J . Jowett , I . P . M . 281 , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and tbe minutes were read , as referring to the election ,
installation , and banquet . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . J . Bell , P . M ., and J . Acton presented Bro . J . Ellershaw , S . W ., W . M . elect , for installation , and hc was duly installed as W . M . of the lor'ge by Bro . Piter Dickenson , P . M . Royal Standard Lodge , 1298 , M . E . Z . elect Joppa Chapter , 188 , who went through the who ' c of
the ceremony in a vcry impressive manner . The lodge having been regularly closed to the First Degree , the W . M . then in-icsted thc following officers : —Bros . R . Wolfenden , I . P . M . ; W . Parker , S . W . ; H . Hartley , J . W . ; J . Bell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Actcn , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Rev . R . D Eves , B . A ., Chap . ; R . Cleminson , S . D . ; Jos . D . Bell ,
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J . D . ; C . J . W . Stork , I . G . ; Jas . E . Oglethorpe , Org . ; W . Huntington , S . S . ; P . Dutton , J . S . ; W . King , D . C . ; A . K . Allinson , Tyler ; E . Shepherd , Assistant Tyler . The Installing Master addressed each officer , explaining their responsibilities , and conducted them to their chairs . The W . M ., Bro . Ellershaw , presented Bro . Wolfenden , I . P . M ., " in the name of the members of the lodge , " witb a
beautiful Past Master ' s jewel . The following inscription was engraved on the back : — " To Bro . R . Wolfenden , P . M ., from the members of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , 1353 , as a token of esteem . July 2 nd , 1879 . " Bro . Wolfenden thanked the brethren for their kindness on this and other occasions , and assured them hc should ever remember them with pleasure , and hoped to hand down the jewel to his
children as a heirloom . Letters were received from Bro . F . G . Dale , P . M ., and a number of other brethren , who were not able to attend , " Bro . Dale through illness , " all congratulating the W . M ., wishing him and the lodge a prosperous year . After the usual proclamations from the chair , and a hearty response from the visitors , the lodge was closed by the W . M . with solemn prayer , the choir and
brethren singing the closing hymn . The banquet was held at Mr . Thos . Rigg ' s , Grange Hotel , Grange-over-Sands , at 4 p . m ., a distance of about sixteen miles by rail . Many of the brethren proceeded by train , others by waggonette . Grange was reached at about two o'clock p . m . During the interval between the arrival and tbe hour named for dinner a great number of the biethren visited
the fine old church at Cartmel , about three miles from Grange , and inspected the many objects of interest contained within and without that venerable pile . Returning to Grange Hotel at the appointed hour , the visitors and members , numbering sixty-six , partook of a very excellent dinner , Bro . J . Ellershaw , the W . M ., presiding , and was supported on his right by Bros . P . Dickenson , P . M ., the
Installing Officer ; Y . Dodgson , P . M . 995 ; J . Case , P . M . 995 ; Robt . Casson , W . M . 995 ; "W . Hamison , P . M . 995 ; T . Ashley , W . M . 1715 ; J . Jowett , P . M . 281 ; W . Hale , P . M . 281 ; R . Bruce , 281 ; and others j on the left by Bros . C . Hartley , P . M . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Sec ; J . Bell , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Longmire , W . M . 1561 ; W . Wild , J . W . 1561 ; Rev . R . D . Eves , B . A ., Chap . ; and others . Bros . W .
Parker , S . W ., and H . Hartley , J . W ,, occupied the vice chairs , and were supported by the following brethren : — Bros . W . King , D . C . ; W . Huntington , S . S . ; P . Dutton , J . S . ; J . D . Bell , J . D . ; C . J . W . Stork , I . G . ; R . Cleminson , S . D . ; Armitstead , R . Woods , and others . The table being cleared , and grace said by the Chaplain , the W . M .
gave the toasts of " The Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and the usual Masonic and other toasts , which were duly honoured with musical accompaniments . The meeting broke up about half-past eight o ' clock , and the party returned home well pleased with the whole day's proceedings .
LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 135 6 ) . —The members of this highly prosperous lodge assembled in large numbers at the Masonic Rooms , North Hill-street , Foxttth Park , on Wednesday afternoon , the 9 th inst ., for the purpose of assisting at the installation of Bro . Alfred Woolrich , S . W ., the W . M . elect ( and also the efficient and courteous Treasurer of ( he Dramatic Lodge ,
No . 1609 ) . The business of the lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Williams , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . S . Nickson , I . P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . M . 1 O 09 ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., Past P . G . S . B ., P . M . iGog ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Woolrich , S . W . ; C . Arden , J . W . ; E . Paull , Treas . ; J Keet , Sec ; E . George , S . D . ; W . Evans , I . D . ; H . P .
Squire , I . G . ; W . Parnngton , S . ; R . E . Mitton , S . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . Amongst the numerous members present were Bros . J . Ashley , J . Davidson , R . Leigh , J . Howe , E . Fowler , F . Lowe , E . Harnden , W . D ivies , T . Lavis , W . A . Hooper , A . J . Stark , W . W . Barry , J . Leitch , T . Bryson , J . Booth , S . P . Gore , W . J . Constantine , I . P . M . 16 C 9 ; J . E . Hanmer , P . M . 1086 ; R . W . Chatham , J .
Casement , J . H . Hunt , W . R . Jones , W . Roberts , J . Atkinson , Sec . 1 C 09 ; T . Comello , B . Holgate , T . Williams , J . D . Foster , A . Appleton , W . Morris , P . Askew , J . Neill , D . Graham , J . Wainwright , and others . The list of visitors included Bros . W . Coxon , 1675 ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M . 1182 ; R . W . Lowry , 1393 ; J . M . Bennett , P . M . 1350 ; R . H . Exton , S . W . 1380 ; " W . Savage , S . S .
1609 ; H . Wilson , 135 6 ; W . J . Henderson , 1393 ; W . Brackenbury , W . M . 673 ; T . Rcberts , P . M . 673 ; A . Barclay , Sec . 1182 ; P . Lowndes , 1609 ; P . Ball , P . G . Tyler ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 66 7 ; D . Pender , 1570 ; J . R . Jones , 167-jj W . R . West . P . M . 758 ; T . Holder , 1182 ; E . Griffiths , 724 ; J . Hill , 1609 ; J . Shrapnell , 1609 ; A . D . Hesketh , J . W . 1182 ; J . Potter , 1182 ; R . Pigby , 758
j . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 1675 ; 'J . Johnson , J . W . 1675 ; A . Morrisson , P . M . 1570 ; H . Firth , W . M . 6 C 7 ; R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; J . Jackson , P . G . S . of W . ; R . Barnes , 241 , D . Jackson , I . P . M . 673 ; T . B . Myers , P . M . 1182 ; T . Davis , 1182 ; and others . After the transaction of some preliminary formal business , the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Bell , P . M . P . G . S ., who installed
Bro . A . Woolrich in the position of Worshipful Master in a manner which elicited the warmest admiration and commendation of all the brethren present . The officers invested were Bros . J . W . Williams , I . P . M . ; T . Nickson , P . M . D . C ; C . Arden , S . W . ; J . Keet , J . W . ; E . Paull , Treas . ( re-elected ); E . George , Sec . ; H . P . Squire , S . D . ; R . E . Mitton , J . D . ; G . Ashley , LG ; J . Lees , S . S . ; B .
Holgate , J . S . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business , alter "Hearty good wishes'' had been given from about a score t . f lodges , the brethren adjourned for dinner . During the after proceedings the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a Past Master ' s jewel and diamond ring were presented to Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., in recognition of the services he had rendered to the lodge ;
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J ___ — andest principles and greatest works of the age , they ^ oulrj as tlle brethren here assembled , and all other W sernblies of Masons , did honour them for their noble work , 3 j glory in having such officers to preside over them . He hen spoke of Lord Carnarvon , who , amid the many and " ncessant claims upon his time , had yet translated some
f the grand old Greek tragedies , and it might be fairly " sited , " what time had he to do such work in ? " Their distinguished brother told them that it was done in his cnare moments ; but those who knew the wonderful amount nf work done by the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master for Masonry alone , would wonder at the industry .- •sp layed to get through it . He then spoke of the ability
and courtesy of the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and concluded by thanking them for the toast . The next toast was that of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , " and in putting it the W . M . eulog ised the services of Lord Holmesdale in the cause of Freemasonry . The next toast was that of " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Grand
Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Hill , Prov . Grand Chap lain , who in the course of a lengthy and eloquent reply thanked them for coupling his name with so important a toast , more especially as he had once before addressed them . He referred to the charitable spirit as evinced by the lodges in the province in glowing terms , and doped soon , with the assistance of the Grand Officers , to
sec every lodge in the province a Life Governor of one or more of the Institutions . He spoke of the work done by Bro . Eastes with feelings of regard and wonder , and eulog ised the manner in whicii he distributed year by year the eleven purples at his command . He remembered with p leasure that he was a member of the Pattison Lotlge , and of the kindness with which they had at all times
received him . He went among them as a brother , and was there that evening as a brother in spirit and in fact . He spoke with prile of the honour done him by the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , in placing him in the position of G . Chaplain of Grand Lodge , and attributed it to the influence the province held in Masonry under the rule of Lord Holmesdale , and concluded by wishing the
VV . M . ofthe Pattison Lodge a pleasant and successful year cf office . Bro . Hayes , I . P . M ., then rose to propose the toast of the W . M . He said they all knew for what purpose the W . M . had for a time entrusted him with the gavel . It was to propose " The Health of the W . M . " They had seen how energetically and well the W . M . had worked his way through the minor offices of the lotlge , and from that
admirable working they might draw conclusions as to the manner in which he would carry out the high duties that day entrusted to him , and sedulously do all that he could o further the real interests of the lodge . In his ( Bro . Hayes ) year of office he had the support of every officer and brother of the lodge , and if that support was given , and he felt sure they would give it , there was before the lodge , under
the rule of Bro . Lloyd , a pleasant and successful year of office , that would not only be gratifying to the Worshipful Master but of success and prosperity to it in its endeavours to be a pattern lodge hthe province . They had placed Bro . Lloyd as the htad of the lodge , and they expected him to do his duty , and lie , the speaker , was in a position to assure them that the
confidence they had reposed in their esteemed W . M . would rot be betrayed , or their expectations disappointed . He asked them to drink the toast as it deserved . The W . M ., in response to the toast , thankcil them very sincerely for the cordial manner in which the toast had been reccivetl at their hands . He would endeavour to serve them faithfully and honestly , and trusted his year of office would reflect
no shadow upon the brightness that had hitherto lit up the chair while occupied by the excellent brethren who had preceded him . Nothing should be wanting on his part to prove himself worthy of their selection , but rather , supported by them as Bro . Hayes had so earnestly wished that he might be , he would , he hoped , leave it to his successor as pure and unsulli d as he found it . "The Health of the
Past Masters " followed , and , in responding , Bro . Hayes spoke with pride of the success attained by the son of one cl the deceased Past Masters—Bro . A . Allinson—who , at 'he last examination at the Boys' School , was awarded the Reid medal , by ihe unanimous vote of his schoolfellows , 'or general efficiency and good conduct . It was something lor the lodge to be proud of . The father was a good Mason , and the son was a good lad , and following in his
other ' s footsteps . The gold medal was handed round , and v « y much admired , Bros . Ellis-Fermor , McDougall , and Coupland as well replied . The other toasts were " The Visitors" and the Tj let ' s , and then the proceedings terminated . Bro . Salleyer , who hatl charge of the musical Arrangements , was universally complimented for the excelkit manner in which he carried out the important duties Placid in his hands . Mr . H . Roberts , a son of Bro . J . H . "oberts , presided at the pianoforte .
MONKWEARMOUT H . —Williamson Lod ge ( No . 949 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge * as held in the St . Stephen ' s School , on Monday evening , " i 4 th inst ., at 7 o ' clock . The lodge was opened in due "TO ! by the W . M ., and the minutes of last lodge were ' -M and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . J . S . '" Oinpsonwho was duly electedMrOsbornea
condi-, . . , ? Jk previously elected , was introduced , and made an E . A . 3 son . The lodge was then opened in the Second De-? . ' Bro . Wardell was examined , and having answered l ' * questions satisfactorily , he retired to be prepared . The ,,, Se was then opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . ardill was admitted , and received the degree of a M . M . Tk "as auiiuiicu , tiuei iee : civcu eiic utyirc e > i a i > i . i > i .
•e ecremony was given by B'o . Gray , P . M ., in a very 'ftessive manner . The lodge was then dosed , and le-Hied open in the Second Degree , and allowed to remain . in the First Degree , when Mr . J . S . Thompson was m » ted , and made an E . A . Mason . Bro . Gray , P . M ., P ° sed , and Bro . Taylor , P . M ., seconded , the re-election
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of Bro . Shadforth , P . M ., on the Charitable Committee for the province . Bro . Shadforth , in a neat speech , thanked the brethren for the further mark of their confidence . All business being over , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then retired to refreshment .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaium-streer , Leonardgate , for thc purpose of raising Bro . Newbold to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . Bro . Helme , the W . M ., presided , supported by his respective officers . The lodge having been opened in due form , was subsequently opened
in the Second Degree , when Bro . Newbold gave proficiency as a F . C , and was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Newbold being readmitted , he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M ., the traditional portion of the
ceremony being given by Bro . H . Longman , P . M . and Sec , who also gave the working tools ; the working being gone through with great impressiveness . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and after the usual proclamations had been made , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer .
SHIRLEY . —Shirley Lodge ( No . j 112 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , where there was a large muster of the members and visitors . Bro . F . H . McCalmont , P . P . G . Reg . Oxon , the W . M ., presided . A special invitation had been sent to the Master , Past Masters , and officers of the Royal Gloucester Lodge , 130 , to be present ,
in answer to which Bros . C . Jellicoe , W . M . ; Cole , S . W . ; Marshall , Steward ; Robertson , J . D . ; Weston and Miles , P . M . ' s , attended ; there were likewise present Bros . Adams , P . M . ; Barford , P . M . ; Waters , P . M . ; Payne , P . M ., representing the Peace and Harmony Lodge , 359 ; R . L . Loveland , P . M ., representing the Ryde Lodge , 698 , and other brethren representing the Clauscntum Lodge , 1461 ,
and the Southampton Lodge , 394 . The W . M . having opened the lodge in the First and Second Degrees , questioned Bros . Sharpe and Alden as to the progress they had made in tbe science , and their answers proving satisfactory , they withdrew , antl the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when they were most impressively raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M ., in a manner that fully keeps up the prestige of the lodge for the excellent
manner in which the various ceremonies arc always worked therein . The W . M ., after having thanked the W . M . and officers of the Royal Gloucester Lodge for responding so cordially to his invitation , closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts werc given and duly honoured . Some excellent songs were sung between the toasts , and the brethren separated shortly after eleven , after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
ACCRINGTON . —Equality Lodge ( Mo . 1145 ) . —A meeting of this lotlge was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Thursday , the 10 thinst . The biethren present included Bros . John Hcnrv Bury , W . M . ; D . Tonks , P . M . ; Benj . T . Gossling , S . W . ; H . Rushton , J . W . ; David Ormcrod , P . M ., Sec . ; Edward Whittaker , acling S . D . ; J . Paiker , J . D . ; John Law , LG . ; S . Edmondson , H . Mclhuish , T .
Hodgkiss , and F . A . Kelly fFrecmasonJ . There was very little business before the lodge , which may account for the very poor ait-ndance of the brethren . The W . M . reatl tbe circular convening the meeting , after which the minutes of the last gathering were read and confirmed . The W . M . also read communications from the Grand Lodge of England and the Prov . Grand Lodge of East Lancashire .
The following notice of motion was then put to the lodge and carried unanimously , " That a sum not exceeding £ 20 be lent to the Royal Arch chapter attached to the lotlge at five percent , interest . " Bro . Past Master Ormerodproposed , and Bro . Past Master Tonks seconded , that the bye-laws be altered , which proposition was agreed to . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in due and solemn form .
LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) . — 1 he installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaium , Lancaster , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened at ten a . m ., when a large number of the members and visitors assembled at so early an hour . There were present Bros . R . Wolfenden , W . M . ; James Ellershaw , S . W ., W . M . elect ;
W . Parkes , J . W . ; J . Bell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Heniy Hartley , S . D . ; R . Cltminson , J . D . ; J . D . Bell , I . G . ; C . J . W . Stork , S . S . ; W . Huntington , J . S . ; A . K . Allinson , Tyler ; E . Shepherd , Assistant Tyler ; T . R . Lacey , W . Drinkale , W . Longmire , W . M . 1561 ; W . King , P . Dutton , W . Bell , J . Davies , R . D . Eves , B . A ., S . S . Lees , W . S . Carr , P . J . W . ; W . Sandham , J . S . Stork , E .
Smalley , H . Stinyaker , Wm . Jackson , Thos . Aimitstead , W . Howson , E . Simpson , P . M . 281 , P . G . Purst . ; P . Dickinson , P . M . 1298 ; W . Harrison , P . M . 995 ; John Case , P . M . 995 ; T . Ashley , W . M . 1715 ; J . Mossop , S . W . 1715 ; T . Westwood , J . W . 1715 ; R . Taylor , P . M . 281 ; J . Jowett , I . P . M . 281 , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and tbe minutes were read , as referring to the election ,
installation , and banquet . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . J . Bell , P . M ., and J . Acton presented Bro . J . Ellershaw , S . W ., W . M . elect , for installation , and hc was duly installed as W . M . of the lor'ge by Bro . Piter Dickenson , P . M . Royal Standard Lodge , 1298 , M . E . Z . elect Joppa Chapter , 188 , who went through the who ' c of
the ceremony in a vcry impressive manner . The lodge having been regularly closed to the First Degree , the W . M . then in-icsted thc following officers : —Bros . R . Wolfenden , I . P . M . ; W . Parker , S . W . ; H . Hartley , J . W . ; J . Bell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Actcn , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Rev . R . D Eves , B . A ., Chap . ; R . Cleminson , S . D . ; Jos . D . Bell ,
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J . D . ; C . J . W . Stork , I . G . ; Jas . E . Oglethorpe , Org . ; W . Huntington , S . S . ; P . Dutton , J . S . ; W . King , D . C . ; A . K . Allinson , Tyler ; E . Shepherd , Assistant Tyler . The Installing Master addressed each officer , explaining their responsibilities , and conducted them to their chairs . The W . M ., Bro . Ellershaw , presented Bro . Wolfenden , I . P . M ., " in the name of the members of the lodge , " witb a
beautiful Past Master ' s jewel . The following inscription was engraved on the back : — " To Bro . R . Wolfenden , P . M ., from the members of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , 1353 , as a token of esteem . July 2 nd , 1879 . " Bro . Wolfenden thanked the brethren for their kindness on this and other occasions , and assured them hc should ever remember them with pleasure , and hoped to hand down the jewel to his
children as a heirloom . Letters were received from Bro . F . G . Dale , P . M ., and a number of other brethren , who were not able to attend , " Bro . Dale through illness , " all congratulating the W . M ., wishing him and the lodge a prosperous year . After the usual proclamations from the chair , and a hearty response from the visitors , the lodge was closed by the W . M . with solemn prayer , the choir and
brethren singing the closing hymn . The banquet was held at Mr . Thos . Rigg ' s , Grange Hotel , Grange-over-Sands , at 4 p . m ., a distance of about sixteen miles by rail . Many of the brethren proceeded by train , others by waggonette . Grange was reached at about two o'clock p . m . During the interval between the arrival and tbe hour named for dinner a great number of the biethren visited
the fine old church at Cartmel , about three miles from Grange , and inspected the many objects of interest contained within and without that venerable pile . Returning to Grange Hotel at the appointed hour , the visitors and members , numbering sixty-six , partook of a very excellent dinner , Bro . J . Ellershaw , the W . M ., presiding , and was supported on his right by Bros . P . Dickenson , P . M ., the
Installing Officer ; Y . Dodgson , P . M . 995 ; J . Case , P . M . 995 ; Robt . Casson , W . M . 995 ; "W . Hamison , P . M . 995 ; T . Ashley , W . M . 1715 ; J . Jowett , P . M . 281 ; W . Hale , P . M . 281 ; R . Bruce , 281 ; and others j on the left by Bros . C . Hartley , P . M . ; J . Acton , P . M ., Sec ; J . Bell , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Longmire , W . M . 1561 ; W . Wild , J . W . 1561 ; Rev . R . D . Eves , B . A ., Chap . ; and others . Bros . W .
Parker , S . W ., and H . Hartley , J . W ,, occupied the vice chairs , and were supported by the following brethren : — Bros . W . King , D . C . ; W . Huntington , S . S . ; P . Dutton , J . S . ; J . D . Bell , J . D . ; C . J . W . Stork , I . G . ; R . Cleminson , S . D . ; Armitstead , R . Woods , and others . The table being cleared , and grace said by the Chaplain , the W . M .
gave the toasts of " The Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and the usual Masonic and other toasts , which were duly honoured with musical accompaniments . The meeting broke up about half-past eight o ' clock , and the party returned home well pleased with the whole day's proceedings .
LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 135 6 ) . —The members of this highly prosperous lodge assembled in large numbers at the Masonic Rooms , North Hill-street , Foxttth Park , on Wednesday afternoon , the 9 th inst ., for the purpose of assisting at the installation of Bro . Alfred Woolrich , S . W ., the W . M . elect ( and also the efficient and courteous Treasurer of ( he Dramatic Lodge ,
No . 1609 ) . The business of the lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Williams , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . S . Nickson , I . P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . M . 1 O 09 ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., Past P . G . S . B ., P . M . iGog ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Woolrich , S . W . ; C . Arden , J . W . ; E . Paull , Treas . ; J Keet , Sec ; E . George , S . D . ; W . Evans , I . D . ; H . P .
Squire , I . G . ; W . Parnngton , S . ; R . E . Mitton , S . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . Amongst the numerous members present were Bros . J . Ashley , J . Davidson , R . Leigh , J . Howe , E . Fowler , F . Lowe , E . Harnden , W . D ivies , T . Lavis , W . A . Hooper , A . J . Stark , W . W . Barry , J . Leitch , T . Bryson , J . Booth , S . P . Gore , W . J . Constantine , I . P . M . 16 C 9 ; J . E . Hanmer , P . M . 1086 ; R . W . Chatham , J .
Casement , J . H . Hunt , W . R . Jones , W . Roberts , J . Atkinson , Sec . 1 C 09 ; T . Comello , B . Holgate , T . Williams , J . D . Foster , A . Appleton , W . Morris , P . Askew , J . Neill , D . Graham , J . Wainwright , and others . The list of visitors included Bros . W . Coxon , 1675 ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M . 1182 ; R . W . Lowry , 1393 ; J . M . Bennett , P . M . 1350 ; R . H . Exton , S . W . 1380 ; " W . Savage , S . S .
1609 ; H . Wilson , 135 6 ; W . J . Henderson , 1393 ; W . Brackenbury , W . M . 673 ; T . Rcberts , P . M . 673 ; A . Barclay , Sec . 1182 ; P . Lowndes , 1609 ; P . Ball , P . G . Tyler ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 66 7 ; D . Pender , 1570 ; J . R . Jones , 167-jj W . R . West . P . M . 758 ; T . Holder , 1182 ; E . Griffiths , 724 ; J . Hill , 1609 ; J . Shrapnell , 1609 ; A . D . Hesketh , J . W . 1182 ; J . Potter , 1182 ; R . Pigby , 758
j . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 1675 ; 'J . Johnson , J . W . 1675 ; A . Morrisson , P . M . 1570 ; H . Firth , W . M . 6 C 7 ; R . Brown , P . M . 241 ; J . Jackson , P . G . S . of W . ; R . Barnes , 241 , D . Jackson , I . P . M . 673 ; T . B . Myers , P . M . 1182 ; T . Davis , 1182 ; and others . After the transaction of some preliminary formal business , the chair was taken by Bro . Joseph Bell , P . M . P . G . S ., who installed
Bro . A . Woolrich in the position of Worshipful Master in a manner which elicited the warmest admiration and commendation of all the brethren present . The officers invested were Bros . J . W . Williams , I . P . M . ; T . Nickson , P . M . D . C ; C . Arden , S . W . ; J . Keet , J . W . ; E . Paull , Treas . ( re-elected ); E . George , Sec . ; H . P . Squire , S . D . ; R . E . Mitton , J . D . ; G . Ashley , LG ; J . Lees , S . S . ; B .
Holgate , J . S . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business , alter "Hearty good wishes'' had been given from about a score t . f lodges , the brethren adjourned for dinner . During the after proceedings the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a Past Master ' s jewel and diamond ring were presented to Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., in recognition of the services he had rendered to the lodge ;