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great pleasure that the lodge support him in his attempt . This was seconded by Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., and sup ported by Bro . J . Bland , P . AL , both speaking highly of Bro . McLeod , and strongly urging all who had votes to record them in his favour .
The lodge vvas shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment .
LANCASTER . Lodge Of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Alasonic Hall , Churchstreet , on the nth inst ., Bro . Shaw , VV . M ., presiding . There vvas a good attendance . The Iodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the brethren proceeded to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . A .
T . Relph , S . W ., was unanimously chosen to preside over the deliberations of the lodge for next year , Bro . Heald , P . M ., bein ^ unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Atkinson , Tyler . Each brother acknowledged the compliment which had been paid him . During the evening Bro . Shaw , W . M ., presented the lodge with a photograph of the
centenary officers , taken in a group , and which will be a pleasing memento of the event , the lodge this year having celebrated its centenary . A cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded the W . M . for his gift . Votes vvere made in aid of local Charities , and , after transacting routine business , the lodge vvas closed .
Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 2 nd inst ., in the Masonic Hall , and vvas well attended , there being also a considerable number of visitors present . Bro . W . Capstick , the W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by Bros . Dr . Irvin , as I . P . M . ; Rev . VV . L . Appleford , S . VV . ; J . R . Nuttall , J . VV . ; H . Lone-man , P . M ., Sec : VV .
Drinkall , P . M . ; Bennett , Cutts , C . Gibson , W . A . Legge , and AI . Greaves . Visitors : Bros . Selman , Gooch , A . L . Price , Hatch , Kelland , Gregson , Marshal ] , Pilkington , Huntington , Silkington , Heald , Shaw , Relph , and Atkinson , of 28 ; and Mortimer , L . D . Price , Linaker , and . Morge , of 1353 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been
conlirmed , the brethren proceeded to the election of VV . AI . for the ensuing year , vvhen their choice unanimously fell upon Bro . the Rev . VV . L . Appleford , S . VV . The W . AI . elect thanked the brethren for that mark of their confidence , and said he vvould endeavour to follow in the footsteps of the worthy Mason who had preceded him in that honourable office . Bro . Helme , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer
and Bro . Atkinson , Tyler , for the ensuing year . Other business vvas transacted , and , the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to one of the lower rooms , where they vvere entertained with refreshments , the officers of the lodge having kindly invited all the Masons who had visited the lodge during the year . The hospitality of the brethren of the Rowley Lodge vvas heartily enjoyed , and a very pleasant evening " was spent .
LINCOLN . Witham Lodge ( No . 297 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Alonday , the gth inst ., at the Freemasons' Rooms . The VV . AI ., Bro . J . S . Battle , presided , there being a large attendance of brethren . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the brethren proceeded to elect the W . M . for the ensuing
year . Considerable interest vvas shown , and Bro . VV . Dixon , P . S . W ., vvas elected by a good majority , and suitably returned thanks . The W . AL , assisted by the Past Alasters , next initiated a gentleman balloted for at the last regular meeting , and the S . W . presented the working tools . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren partook of supper in the ante-room , a most enjoyable evening being spent . Several capital songs vvere sung by brethren .
LITTLEBOROUGH . Benevolence Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The annual installation meeting and Festival of St . John of the above lodge was duly celebrated on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Red Lion . The proceedings throughout were attended with the greatest possible success , and the attendance was , perhaps , the largest known in connection with
this lodge . There vvere present Bros . S . Scott Youno-, W . AL ; M . Moss , S . VV . ; VV . S . Sheard , J . VV . ; Rev ! Dr . Salts , Treas . ; E . Holt , Sec , I . Cryer , I . G . ; VV . Davis , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., Tyler ; T . Livsey , P . M . ; T . E . Heat , P . M . ; R . Nuttall , P . AI . ; S . B . Priestley , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; J . B . Blacka , P . M . ; J . E . Rovvell , John Learoyd , Wm . Hartley , J . Harwood , VV . H . Alitchell , AI .
Sheard , C . H . Beswicke-Royds , S . Whittaker , and j . Rigcr " ihe following visitors also attended : Bros . ] . Ashworth P . M . SiC ; H . Stansfield , P . M . 219 ; F . H . Crossley P . AL 12 S 3 ; J . Lord , P . AI . 30 S ; T . Lee , P . M . 30 S ; R . Hudson , S . VV . S 16 ; VVm . Shackleton , P . M . 2 SS ; lohn Stansfield , P . AI . 2 SS ; J . T . Kershaw , S . D . S 16 ; James Blacka , P . M . 219 , P . P . G . P . ; B . C Crossley , S 16 ; John Barker 219
, P . AI . ; E . Harwood , 307 ; A . Alitchell , VV . AI . 30 S ; VV . R . Alitchell , W . AL SiG ; J . Partington , P . M . 266 ; T . Russell , 3 61 ; R . A . Smithson , 2059 ; I . VV . Shaw , 307 ; E . H . Phillips , P . M . 19 S 6 ; J . VV . Wolstencraft , 19 S 6 ; J . H . Isherwood , VV . M . 3 S 7 ; J . H . Cade , W . M . 1129 ; J . AI . Hepworth , 367 ; G . E . Saville , S . VV . f . 9 > J-, Karker , J . VV . 219 ; J . Gledhill , P . M . 308 ; H . King , S . VV . 307 ; M . King , 307 ; S . Cliffe 30 Slames
, ; hidden , 29 S ; H . Chadwick , 219 ; B . Lamb , S . D -88 and Rev . VV . J . Jungbluth , 2069 . ' The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last meetiii" - vvere read and confirmed . The Auditors' report and balance ° - sheet vvere taken as read . Bro . Mortimer Moss , S . VV ., was presented to the VV . M . for the benefit of installation , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed Bro . Mortimer Moss vvas duly installed W . AL fnr thP
ensuing year by Bro . S . S . Young . Afterwards the Master Masons vvere admitted , and saluted the VV AI The VVorshipful Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . S . Sheard , S . VV . ; I W Lee , J . VV ; Dr . Salts , Treas . ; John Learoyd , Sec . ; C H . Beswicke-Royds , S . D . ; John Cryer , J . D . ; 1 . Harwood
I . C ; VV . H . Mitchell , D . of C ; M . Sheard and W . Hartley , Stwds . ; S . Whittaker , Org . ; and VV Davis , lyler . Bro . Dr . Salts was then called upon to present Bro . _ S . S . Young , I . P . M ., with a magnificent Past Master s jewel of gold , given as a testimonial to Bro . A ouiig m recognition of the great services rendered by him to the Craft in general and to Lodge 226 in particular . Bro . baits , in making the presentation , alluded in choice and appropriate terms to the zealous and devoted spirit
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evinced by the I . P . M . as Master of the lodge . Under his guidance Bro . Young had brought the Iodge to a state of comparative perfection ; numerically , it had largely increased during the year ; financially , it occupied a better footing than had been the case for a long time previously ; whilst socially all had passed off agreeably and well . Bro . Young responded with evident feeling , and thanked the
brethren of the lodge for their unexpected gift , which he promised ever to treasure as the dearest of his possessions . He had worked solely with the view of promoting in every way possible the best interests of the lodge , and was happy to find that his efforts had so strongly commended themselves to his fellow members as to have led them to thus specially mark their approval of his conduct . In the future ,
as in past years , he vvould endeavour to serve the lodge to the utmost . " Hearty good wishes " vvere then given by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed . A recherche banquet followed , and subsequently the evening vvas pleasantly spent in song , speech , and toast . The VV . M . gave the first three toasts— "The
Oueen—Patroness of the Craft ; " "The AI . W . the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge ; " and "The Prov . Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire . " Bro . Young , LP . AL , then proposed "The VVorshipful AIaster . " In doing so , he alluded to the genial characteristics of his successor , and expressed the hope that under Bro . A'loss's management the progress which had been
marked in the lodge during the last 12 months might be maintained and even exceeded . After the toast had been honoured with great enthusiasm , the W . M . responded , and made touching reference to the very severe illness through which he had recently passed , and expressed his sense of indebtedness to the Great Architect for having mercifully raised him from the bed of affliction and
the gates of death to participate once more , along with the brethren whom he loved , in the delights and labours of the Alasonic Order . Bro . Phillips proposed " The Installing' Alaster , Bro . S . Scott Young , I . P . AI . " He said he received additional pleasure in bringing the toast before the lodge , inasmuch as it had been his honourable duty to initiate Bro . Young some years ago .
The members of No . 226 had testified that evening , by their handsome presentation to the I . P . M ., to the great and remarkable esteem in which he vvas held by them , and had borne abundant witness to the splendid services which their brother had rendered to the cause of Alasonry in that provincial town , lt was , 'therefore , quite unneccessary for him to further dwell upon Bro . Young ' s merits . So far he had
done great credit to the Craft , and , in the proposer s opinion , the future vvould show that greater honours were yet in store for him . Responding in his usual happy fashion , Bro . Young made graceful acknowledgment for the heartiness with which the toast had been received , and said he had only tried to do his duty . In order to attend the lodge he had been compelled
to travel some 4000 miles in all ; but he did not begrudge that in any way . The ritual of Freemasonry and its sacred and immortal principles vvere very dear to him . To that lodge he vvas specially indebted , and he intended , by continuing his connection with it in future years , to show that he vvas anxious to repay the debt of gratitude which he felt he owed to No . 226 .
Pro . J . VV . Lee , J . VV ., in a humorous speech , proposed "The Past Alasters of the Lodge . " Bro . Shuttleworth , P . M ., responded . Bro . Nuttall , P . AL , proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " and Bro . the Rev . Jungbluth vvas called upon to reply . A very appropriate response vvas given by this brother , who caused much amusement , in conclusion , by inviting the
brethren of No . 226 all to be present at the centenary of his mother lodge ( No . 2069 ) , which vvould take place in exactly 9 6 years from the present date . The other toasts were " The Officers , " " The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Songs were given by Bros . Chadwick , John Stansfield , and others .
AIANCHESTER . Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —This old established lodge held its installation meeting on VVednesday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Bro . Alartin Thomas , P . AL , W . AL , vvas suported by Bros . Herbert Guthrie , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; Charles Duckworth , I . W . ; Rev . P . Hanes , P . M ., Chap . j G . T . Mullock ,
P . M ., Sec . j Ream , S . D . ; Normanton J . D . ; Eldcrshaw , P . AL , D . C ; John Cliff , LP . AL ; Varley , P . AL , P . P . G . Org . ; Bagnall , P . AL , P . P . G . D . ; and others . The lodge vvas formally opened by the W . AL , and the minutes confirmed , after which a satisfactory balance-sheet vvas received and adopted . Bro . Alartin Thomas proceeded to install the W . M . elect in a masterly and efficient manner ,
and performed the duty with skill and ability , evincing the wisdom of the brethren in electing him to the chair for two years consecutively . The following officers for the year were appointed and invested by Bro . John Cliff , P . AL , very effectively : Bros . Charles Duckworth , S . VV . ; Ream , J . W . ; Rev . P . Hanes , P . M ., Chap . ; Roberts , P . M ., P . P . D-G . D . C , Treas . ( who vvas unavoidably absent ); J .
Cliff , P . M ., Sec ; Normanton , S . D . ; Miller , J . D . j Eldcrshaw , P . M ., D . C . j VarIey , P . M ., Org . j Bagnall , I . G . j Watson and Thornhill , Stewards ; and Sly , Tyler . The working tools vvere presented by Bro . Alartin Thomas , P . AI . The addresses were delivered by Bros . S . Ayland , P . M . ; T . Savver , P . M . ; and Rev . P . Hanes , P . AI . Bro . J . Cliff , P . AL , Sec , vvas appointed Charity Representative .
lt vvas decided on the motion of Bro . H . Guthrie , VV . M ., — " That a soiree be held on the day of meeting on the second VVednesday in February , 1890 . " According to custom this event is ahvays looked forward to by the brethren with great pleasure , it being recognised as one of the most genial and social gatherings during the season . Great regret vvas evinced by all at the resignation of Bro .
G . T . Mullock , P . AL , from the post of Secretary , which office he had held for seven years in such an efficient manner and t J the great advantage of the lodge ; his resignation will be severely felt for some time , lt was proposed by Bro . Alartin Thomas "That the best thanks of the lodge be accorded to him for his great energies , and that a pleasing and substantial testimonial be presented to him on a future
occasion . " 1 his vvas received with true acclamation , and a Committee vvas formed for the purpose of deciding what form it should take . Business being terminated , the lodge vvas closed by the W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which vvas subsequently held , and at which -the usual toast list vvas gone through .
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The pleasure of thc evening vvas greatly enhanced by the rendering of glees and songs by Bros . H . Miller , P . AL , P . P . G . O . ; G . VV . Behbington , T . Shorrock , P . M . ; and Martin Thomas , P . M . ; under the direction of Bro . Varley , P . M ., P . P . G . Onr .
AIIRF 1 ELD . Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge , took place on Friday , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , King-street . The lodge vvas opened , and there vvere present Bros . F . H . Hare , W . M . ; W . Wilson , S . W . ; F . J . Crowther , J . W . ; T . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Beaumont , Sec ; J . Milner , I . G . ; W .-H .
Wilson and W . H . Wilkinson , Stwds . ; VV . Booth , Tyler , John Barker , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of W . j T . B . Fairclough , P . M . j J . H . Simpson , P . M . j and the following visitors , viz .: Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . M . 1019 , P . G . Sec . ; F . Thornton , P . M . 1055 ; D . Conway , W . M ., and R . A . Kinder , 152 ; T . R . Robinson , S . W ., and J . W . Green , I . W . S 27 ; A . Macaulay , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg ., J . F . Stott ,
P . M ., and S . Sinkinson , W . AL , of 258 ; J . Sykes , J . D ., and ( . Conacher , 1514 ; A . Fawcett and G . Carbert , 495 ; G . Hoyle , -W . M ., T . Sutcliffe , S . W ., T . Buckland , J . W ., VV . I' ; . Smithers , P . M ., and J . Rhodes , Treas ., of 1231 . The minutes ofthe last regular lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the following brethren entered the lodge : Bros . W . Bailey , l . P . AL , T . R . Maddison , AI . Deadman , Or ? ., J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg .,
A . A . Stott , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV ., John Crowther , P . M ., J . F . Simpson , P . M ., 01448 ; and S . Dyson , P . M . 1231 . Bro . W . Wilson , S . W ., Worshipful Master elect , was presented to the W . AI . by Bro . J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., to received the benefits of installation , and was duly installed into the chair . The working tools vvere given by Bros . W . Bailey , P . M ., F . H . Hare ,
Installing Alaster , and J . Barker , 'P . AL , the address to the W . M . being given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., and to the Wardens by Bro . J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., and to the brethren by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Works . The following were then invested as officers for the ensuingyear : Bros . F . H . Hare , I . P . M . ; F . J . Crowther , S . VV . : VV . Beaumont , I . W . ; T . Lansr , P . M ., ' Treas . ; 1 .
Milner , Sec . ; W . H . Wilson , S . D . ; VV . H . Wilkinson , J . D . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C . ; C . E . Sutcliffe , I . G . ; M . Deadman , Org . ; T . Porritt and J . Jessop , Stewards ; and VV . Booth , Tyler . Bro . J . Barker , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV ., vvas unanimously elected a member of the Charity Committee , Bros . W . H . Wilson , and M . Deadman , Auditors , and Bros . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P .
G . Reg ., and James Barker , P . AL , members of the General Purposes Committee . After the usual " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren proceeded to the supper room , and sat down to a recherche banquet provided by Bro . VV . Beaumont , J . W . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .
The toast of "The Visitors " vvas responded to by nine representatives of different lodges , and 21 brethren stood up in answer to the same , thus showing that this , though only a country lodge , has the countenance and good wishes of the lodges in the neighbourhood . We cannot close the account of this meeting without congratulating the Installing Master on the able way in which
he performed his part of the ceremony , and of his support as received from six older Past Alasters in the ceremony . At the festive board 10 Past Alasters stood up vvhen their health was being responded to , and so long as they keep up their interest in the lodge its well-being is assured .
The pleasure of the evening vvas greatly enhanced by the musical services of Bros . Buckland , Carbert , Sinkinson , Pickles , and Beaumont . The menu and toast list was in old English , and the quotations afforded the brethren much amusement , and had been compiled by Bro . John Barker .
STONEHOUSE . Ebrington Lodge ( No . 1847 ) . —The annual meeting vvas held on the ioth inst , at the Masonic Hall , Hobart-street . There vvas a very large attendance of brethren . Bro . John Thomas Rook , the VV . AI . elect , vvas installed . The Installing Officers were Bros . J . Griffin , C . A . Nicholson , VV . H . Williams , 1 . LoseR . Lose , jun ., P . P . G .
, Purst ., and W . H . VV . Macey , all of 1 S 47 . The Board of Installed Alasters also included Bros . Rev . T . Lemon , M . A ., 189 , P . P . G . Chap ., I . W . j S . Jew , P . P . G . T . ; A . R . Lethbridge , P . P . G . S . " Wks . ; T . Geach , J . Bartlett , 1 S 47 ; VV . H . H . Tope , 450 ; J . R . Lord , P . G . E . Pearce , T . R . E . Olver , 1247 , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; I . H . Blackell , ioyg ; R . Pike ,
230 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Al . Hifley , P . P . A . G . D . C ; I . C . Lewarn , 223 , P . P . J . G . D . ; C H . Cooper , P . P . G . D . ; A . W . Spinney , 105 ; T . Goodall , 1550 , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . G . Jackson , F . R . Thomas , 1 S 9 ; H . Mortimore , P . G . Std . Br . ; B . S . Johns , P . G . Stwd . ; R . Selmon , C . Marshall , 159 ; R . VV . Pitcher , 230 , P . A . G . Purst . ; R . Carter , 202 ; I . Bray , 1212 ; VV . Powell , 1205 ; S . J .
Daniel , S . J . Hearle , 1255 ; an £ l J- Gidley , 2025 . The officers invested were Bros . J . Griffin , I . P . M . ; J . Harvey , S . W . ; G . VV . Street , J . VV . ; S . Jew , Chap . ; C . A . Nicholson , Treas . ; James Lose , Sec ; H . Roberts , S . D . ; E . Dawe , J . D . j J . Keast , l . G . j T . Leigh , D . C . j VV . Warren , A . D . C ; ' G . Milford , Org . ; J . G . Gibson , C . Williams , and F . C . Burner , Stwds . ; and J . Bartlett , Tyler . A Past Alaster's jewel was unanimously voted to
the retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . Griffin . The Auditors presented their report , which showed a balance in hand of £ 25 on the year ' s accounts , and expressed great appreciation of the manner in which the accounts vvere kept by the Treasurer . Bro . A . R . Lethbridge vvas re-elected the representative of the lodge on the Committee of Petitions . The annual banquet vvas fixed for January 15 th , at Bro . Routley ' s Farley Hotel .
SUNDERLAND . St . John Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge . vas held on Tuesday afternoon , the ioth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , when a lai ' o " number of members and brethren from neig hbouring lodges were present to take part in the installation of Bro . R . lodd intro
as VV . M . of the Iodge . Bro . M . Douglass , P . M ., - duced the VV . M . elect , and Bro . H . j . Turnbull , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., pertormed the installation ceremony with great feeling and efficiency . The following officers were then installed by Bro . Todd , VV . AI .: Bros . P . W . P ^'' S . VV . ; . T . Gibbons , J . VV . ; T . Elwen , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j J . E . Nelson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; M . J-
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great pleasure that the lodge support him in his attempt . This was seconded by Bro . G . T . Wright , P . M ., and sup ported by Bro . J . Bland , P . AL , both speaking highly of Bro . McLeod , and strongly urging all who had votes to record them in his favour .
The lodge vvas shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment .
LANCASTER . Lodge Of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Alasonic Hall , Churchstreet , on the nth inst ., Bro . Shaw , VV . M ., presiding . There vvas a good attendance . The Iodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the brethren proceeded to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . A .
T . Relph , S . W ., was unanimously chosen to preside over the deliberations of the lodge for next year , Bro . Heald , P . M ., bein ^ unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Atkinson , Tyler . Each brother acknowledged the compliment which had been paid him . During the evening Bro . Shaw , W . M ., presented the lodge with a photograph of the
centenary officers , taken in a group , and which will be a pleasing memento of the event , the lodge this year having celebrated its centenary . A cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded the W . M . for his gift . Votes vvere made in aid of local Charities , and , after transacting routine business , the lodge vvas closed .
Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 2 nd inst ., in the Masonic Hall , and vvas well attended , there being also a considerable number of visitors present . Bro . W . Capstick , the W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by Bros . Dr . Irvin , as I . P . M . ; Rev . VV . L . Appleford , S . VV . ; J . R . Nuttall , J . VV . ; H . Lone-man , P . M ., Sec : VV .
Drinkall , P . M . ; Bennett , Cutts , C . Gibson , W . A . Legge , and AI . Greaves . Visitors : Bros . Selman , Gooch , A . L . Price , Hatch , Kelland , Gregson , Marshal ] , Pilkington , Huntington , Silkington , Heald , Shaw , Relph , and Atkinson , of 28 ; and Mortimer , L . D . Price , Linaker , and . Morge , of 1353 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been
conlirmed , the brethren proceeded to the election of VV . AI . for the ensuing year , vvhen their choice unanimously fell upon Bro . the Rev . VV . L . Appleford , S . VV . The W . AI . elect thanked the brethren for that mark of their confidence , and said he vvould endeavour to follow in the footsteps of the worthy Mason who had preceded him in that honourable office . Bro . Helme , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer
and Bro . Atkinson , Tyler , for the ensuing year . Other business vvas transacted , and , the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to one of the lower rooms , where they vvere entertained with refreshments , the officers of the lodge having kindly invited all the Masons who had visited the lodge during the year . The hospitality of the brethren of the Rowley Lodge vvas heartily enjoyed , and a very pleasant evening " was spent .
LINCOLN . Witham Lodge ( No . 297 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Alonday , the gth inst ., at the Freemasons' Rooms . The VV . AI ., Bro . J . S . Battle , presided , there being a large attendance of brethren . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the brethren proceeded to elect the W . M . for the ensuing
year . Considerable interest vvas shown , and Bro . VV . Dixon , P . S . W ., vvas elected by a good majority , and suitably returned thanks . The W . AL , assisted by the Past Alasters , next initiated a gentleman balloted for at the last regular meeting , and the S . W . presented the working tools . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren partook of supper in the ante-room , a most enjoyable evening being spent . Several capital songs vvere sung by brethren .
LITTLEBOROUGH . Benevolence Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The annual installation meeting and Festival of St . John of the above lodge was duly celebrated on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Red Lion . The proceedings throughout were attended with the greatest possible success , and the attendance was , perhaps , the largest known in connection with
this lodge . There vvere present Bros . S . Scott Youno-, W . AL ; M . Moss , S . VV . ; VV . S . Sheard , J . VV . ; Rev ! Dr . Salts , Treas . ; E . Holt , Sec , I . Cryer , I . G . ; VV . Davis , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P ., Tyler ; T . Livsey , P . M . ; T . E . Heat , P . M . ; R . Nuttall , P . AI . ; S . B . Priestley , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; J . B . Blacka , P . M . ; J . E . Rovvell , John Learoyd , Wm . Hartley , J . Harwood , VV . H . Alitchell , AI .
Sheard , C . H . Beswicke-Royds , S . Whittaker , and j . Rigcr " ihe following visitors also attended : Bros . ] . Ashworth P . M . SiC ; H . Stansfield , P . M . 219 ; F . H . Crossley P . AL 12 S 3 ; J . Lord , P . AI . 30 S ; T . Lee , P . M . 30 S ; R . Hudson , S . VV . S 16 ; VVm . Shackleton , P . M . 2 SS ; lohn Stansfield , P . AI . 2 SS ; J . T . Kershaw , S . D . S 16 ; James Blacka , P . M . 219 , P . P . G . P . ; B . C Crossley , S 16 ; John Barker 219
, P . AI . ; E . Harwood , 307 ; A . Alitchell , VV . AI . 30 S ; VV . R . Alitchell , W . AL SiG ; J . Partington , P . M . 266 ; T . Russell , 3 61 ; R . A . Smithson , 2059 ; I . VV . Shaw , 307 ; E . H . Phillips , P . M . 19 S 6 ; J . VV . Wolstencraft , 19 S 6 ; J . H . Isherwood , VV . M . 3 S 7 ; J . H . Cade , W . M . 1129 ; J . AI . Hepworth , 367 ; G . E . Saville , S . VV . f . 9 > J-, Karker , J . VV . 219 ; J . Gledhill , P . M . 308 ; H . King , S . VV . 307 ; M . King , 307 ; S . Cliffe 30 Slames
, ; hidden , 29 S ; H . Chadwick , 219 ; B . Lamb , S . D -88 and Rev . VV . J . Jungbluth , 2069 . ' The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last meetiii" - vvere read and confirmed . The Auditors' report and balance ° - sheet vvere taken as read . Bro . Mortimer Moss , S . VV ., was presented to the VV . M . for the benefit of installation , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed Bro . Mortimer Moss vvas duly installed W . AL fnr thP
ensuing year by Bro . S . S . Young . Afterwards the Master Masons vvere admitted , and saluted the VV AI The VVorshipful Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . S . Sheard , S . VV . ; I W Lee , J . VV ; Dr . Salts , Treas . ; John Learoyd , Sec . ; C H . Beswicke-Royds , S . D . ; John Cryer , J . D . ; 1 . Harwood
I . C ; VV . H . Mitchell , D . of C ; M . Sheard and W . Hartley , Stwds . ; S . Whittaker , Org . ; and VV Davis , lyler . Bro . Dr . Salts was then called upon to present Bro . _ S . S . Young , I . P . M ., with a magnificent Past Master s jewel of gold , given as a testimonial to Bro . A ouiig m recognition of the great services rendered by him to the Craft in general and to Lodge 226 in particular . Bro . baits , in making the presentation , alluded in choice and appropriate terms to the zealous and devoted spirit
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evinced by the I . P . M . as Master of the lodge . Under his guidance Bro . Young had brought the Iodge to a state of comparative perfection ; numerically , it had largely increased during the year ; financially , it occupied a better footing than had been the case for a long time previously ; whilst socially all had passed off agreeably and well . Bro . Young responded with evident feeling , and thanked the
brethren of the lodge for their unexpected gift , which he promised ever to treasure as the dearest of his possessions . He had worked solely with the view of promoting in every way possible the best interests of the lodge , and was happy to find that his efforts had so strongly commended themselves to his fellow members as to have led them to thus specially mark their approval of his conduct . In the future ,
as in past years , he vvould endeavour to serve the lodge to the utmost . " Hearty good wishes " vvere then given by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed . A recherche banquet followed , and subsequently the evening vvas pleasantly spent in song , speech , and toast . The VV . M . gave the first three toasts— "The
Oueen—Patroness of the Craft ; " "The AI . W . the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge ; " and "The Prov . Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire . " Bro . Young , LP . AL , then proposed "The VVorshipful AIaster . " In doing so , he alluded to the genial characteristics of his successor , and expressed the hope that under Bro . A'loss's management the progress which had been
marked in the lodge during the last 12 months might be maintained and even exceeded . After the toast had been honoured with great enthusiasm , the W . M . responded , and made touching reference to the very severe illness through which he had recently passed , and expressed his sense of indebtedness to the Great Architect for having mercifully raised him from the bed of affliction and
the gates of death to participate once more , along with the brethren whom he loved , in the delights and labours of the Alasonic Order . Bro . Phillips proposed " The Installing' Alaster , Bro . S . Scott Young , I . P . AI . " He said he received additional pleasure in bringing the toast before the lodge , inasmuch as it had been his honourable duty to initiate Bro . Young some years ago .
The members of No . 226 had testified that evening , by their handsome presentation to the I . P . M ., to the great and remarkable esteem in which he vvas held by them , and had borne abundant witness to the splendid services which their brother had rendered to the cause of Alasonry in that provincial town , lt was , 'therefore , quite unneccessary for him to further dwell upon Bro . Young ' s merits . So far he had
done great credit to the Craft , and , in the proposer s opinion , the future vvould show that greater honours were yet in store for him . Responding in his usual happy fashion , Bro . Young made graceful acknowledgment for the heartiness with which the toast had been received , and said he had only tried to do his duty . In order to attend the lodge he had been compelled
to travel some 4000 miles in all ; but he did not begrudge that in any way . The ritual of Freemasonry and its sacred and immortal principles vvere very dear to him . To that lodge he vvas specially indebted , and he intended , by continuing his connection with it in future years , to show that he vvas anxious to repay the debt of gratitude which he felt he owed to No . 226 .
Pro . J . VV . Lee , J . VV ., in a humorous speech , proposed "The Past Alasters of the Lodge . " Bro . Shuttleworth , P . M ., responded . Bro . Nuttall , P . AL , proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " and Bro . the Rev . Jungbluth vvas called upon to reply . A very appropriate response vvas given by this brother , who caused much amusement , in conclusion , by inviting the
brethren of No . 226 all to be present at the centenary of his mother lodge ( No . 2069 ) , which vvould take place in exactly 9 6 years from the present date . The other toasts were " The Officers , " " The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Songs were given by Bros . Chadwick , John Stansfield , and others .
AIANCHESTER . Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —This old established lodge held its installation meeting on VVednesday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Bro . Alartin Thomas , P . AL , W . AL , vvas suported by Bros . Herbert Guthrie , S . VV ., VV . M . elect ; Charles Duckworth , I . W . ; Rev . P . Hanes , P . M ., Chap . j G . T . Mullock ,
P . M ., Sec . j Ream , S . D . ; Normanton J . D . ; Eldcrshaw , P . AL , D . C ; John Cliff , LP . AL ; Varley , P . AL , P . P . G . Org . ; Bagnall , P . AL , P . P . G . D . ; and others . The lodge vvas formally opened by the W . AL , and the minutes confirmed , after which a satisfactory balance-sheet vvas received and adopted . Bro . Alartin Thomas proceeded to install the W . M . elect in a masterly and efficient manner ,
and performed the duty with skill and ability , evincing the wisdom of the brethren in electing him to the chair for two years consecutively . The following officers for the year were appointed and invested by Bro . John Cliff , P . AL , very effectively : Bros . Charles Duckworth , S . VV . ; Ream , J . W . ; Rev . P . Hanes , P . M ., Chap . ; Roberts , P . M ., P . P . D-G . D . C , Treas . ( who vvas unavoidably absent ); J .
Cliff , P . M ., Sec ; Normanton , S . D . ; Miller , J . D . j Eldcrshaw , P . M ., D . C . j VarIey , P . M ., Org . j Bagnall , I . G . j Watson and Thornhill , Stewards ; and Sly , Tyler . The working tools vvere presented by Bro . Alartin Thomas , P . AI . The addresses were delivered by Bros . S . Ayland , P . M . ; T . Savver , P . M . ; and Rev . P . Hanes , P . AI . Bro . J . Cliff , P . AL , Sec , vvas appointed Charity Representative .
lt vvas decided on the motion of Bro . H . Guthrie , VV . M ., — " That a soiree be held on the day of meeting on the second VVednesday in February , 1890 . " According to custom this event is ahvays looked forward to by the brethren with great pleasure , it being recognised as one of the most genial and social gatherings during the season . Great regret vvas evinced by all at the resignation of Bro .
G . T . Mullock , P . AL , from the post of Secretary , which office he had held for seven years in such an efficient manner and t J the great advantage of the lodge ; his resignation will be severely felt for some time , lt was proposed by Bro . Alartin Thomas "That the best thanks of the lodge be accorded to him for his great energies , and that a pleasing and substantial testimonial be presented to him on a future
occasion . " 1 his vvas received with true acclamation , and a Committee vvas formed for the purpose of deciding what form it should take . Business being terminated , the lodge vvas closed by the W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which vvas subsequently held , and at which -the usual toast list vvas gone through .
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The pleasure of thc evening vvas greatly enhanced by the rendering of glees and songs by Bros . H . Miller , P . AL , P . P . G . O . ; G . VV . Behbington , T . Shorrock , P . M . ; and Martin Thomas , P . M . ; under the direction of Bro . Varley , P . M ., P . P . G . Onr .
AIIRF 1 ELD . Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge , took place on Friday , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , King-street . The lodge vvas opened , and there vvere present Bros . F . H . Hare , W . M . ; W . Wilson , S . W . ; F . J . Crowther , J . W . ; T . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Beaumont , Sec ; J . Milner , I . G . ; W .-H .
Wilson and W . H . Wilkinson , Stwds . ; VV . Booth , Tyler , John Barker , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of W . j T . B . Fairclough , P . M . j J . H . Simpson , P . M . j and the following visitors , viz .: Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . M . 1019 , P . G . Sec . ; F . Thornton , P . M . 1055 ; D . Conway , W . M ., and R . A . Kinder , 152 ; T . R . Robinson , S . W ., and J . W . Green , I . W . S 27 ; A . Macaulay , P . AL , P . P . G . Reg ., J . F . Stott ,
P . M ., and S . Sinkinson , W . AL , of 258 ; J . Sykes , J . D ., and ( . Conacher , 1514 ; A . Fawcett and G . Carbert , 495 ; G . Hoyle , -W . M ., T . Sutcliffe , S . W ., T . Buckland , J . W ., VV . I' ; . Smithers , P . M ., and J . Rhodes , Treas ., of 1231 . The minutes ofthe last regular lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the following brethren entered the lodge : Bros . W . Bailey , l . P . AL , T . R . Maddison , AI . Deadman , Or ? ., J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg .,
A . A . Stott , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV ., John Crowther , P . M ., J . F . Simpson , P . M ., 01448 ; and S . Dyson , P . M . 1231 . Bro . W . Wilson , S . W ., Worshipful Master elect , was presented to the W . AI . by Bro . J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., to received the benefits of installation , and was duly installed into the chair . The working tools vvere given by Bros . W . Bailey , P . M ., F . H . Hare ,
Installing Alaster , and J . Barker , 'P . AL , the address to the W . M . being given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., and to the Wardens by Bro . J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., and to the brethren by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Works . The following were then invested as officers for the ensuingyear : Bros . F . H . Hare , I . P . M . ; F . J . Crowther , S . VV . : VV . Beaumont , I . W . ; T . Lansr , P . M ., ' Treas . ; 1 .
Milner , Sec . ; W . H . Wilson , S . D . ; VV . H . Wilkinson , J . D . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C . ; C . E . Sutcliffe , I . G . ; M . Deadman , Org . ; T . Porritt and J . Jessop , Stewards ; and VV . Booth , Tyler . Bro . J . Barker , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of VV ., vvas unanimously elected a member of the Charity Committee , Bros . W . H . Wilson , and M . Deadman , Auditors , and Bros . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P .
G . Reg ., and James Barker , P . AL , members of the General Purposes Committee . After the usual " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren proceeded to the supper room , and sat down to a recherche banquet provided by Bro . VV . Beaumont , J . W . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured .
The toast of "The Visitors " vvas responded to by nine representatives of different lodges , and 21 brethren stood up in answer to the same , thus showing that this , though only a country lodge , has the countenance and good wishes of the lodges in the neighbourhood . We cannot close the account of this meeting without congratulating the Installing Master on the able way in which
he performed his part of the ceremony , and of his support as received from six older Past Alasters in the ceremony . At the festive board 10 Past Alasters stood up vvhen their health was being responded to , and so long as they keep up their interest in the lodge its well-being is assured .
The pleasure of the evening vvas greatly enhanced by the musical services of Bros . Buckland , Carbert , Sinkinson , Pickles , and Beaumont . The menu and toast list was in old English , and the quotations afforded the brethren much amusement , and had been compiled by Bro . John Barker .
STONEHOUSE . Ebrington Lodge ( No . 1847 ) . —The annual meeting vvas held on the ioth inst , at the Masonic Hall , Hobart-street . There vvas a very large attendance of brethren . Bro . John Thomas Rook , the VV . AI . elect , vvas installed . The Installing Officers were Bros . J . Griffin , C . A . Nicholson , VV . H . Williams , 1 . LoseR . Lose , jun ., P . P . G .
, Purst ., and W . H . VV . Macey , all of 1 S 47 . The Board of Installed Alasters also included Bros . Rev . T . Lemon , M . A ., 189 , P . P . G . Chap ., I . W . j S . Jew , P . P . G . T . ; A . R . Lethbridge , P . P . G . S . " Wks . ; T . Geach , J . Bartlett , 1 S 47 ; VV . H . H . Tope , 450 ; J . R . Lord , P . G . E . Pearce , T . R . E . Olver , 1247 , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; I . H . Blackell , ioyg ; R . Pike ,
230 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Al . Hifley , P . P . A . G . D . C ; I . C . Lewarn , 223 , P . P . J . G . D . ; C H . Cooper , P . P . G . D . ; A . W . Spinney , 105 ; T . Goodall , 1550 , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . G . Jackson , F . R . Thomas , 1 S 9 ; H . Mortimore , P . G . Std . Br . ; B . S . Johns , P . G . Stwd . ; R . Selmon , C . Marshall , 159 ; R . VV . Pitcher , 230 , P . A . G . Purst . ; R . Carter , 202 ; I . Bray , 1212 ; VV . Powell , 1205 ; S . J .
Daniel , S . J . Hearle , 1255 ; an £ l J- Gidley , 2025 . The officers invested were Bros . J . Griffin , I . P . M . ; J . Harvey , S . W . ; G . VV . Street , J . VV . ; S . Jew , Chap . ; C . A . Nicholson , Treas . ; James Lose , Sec ; H . Roberts , S . D . ; E . Dawe , J . D . j J . Keast , l . G . j T . Leigh , D . C . j VV . Warren , A . D . C ; ' G . Milford , Org . ; J . G . Gibson , C . Williams , and F . C . Burner , Stwds . ; and J . Bartlett , Tyler . A Past Alaster's jewel was unanimously voted to
the retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . Griffin . The Auditors presented their report , which showed a balance in hand of £ 25 on the year ' s accounts , and expressed great appreciation of the manner in which the accounts vvere kept by the Treasurer . Bro . A . R . Lethbridge vvas re-elected the representative of the lodge on the Committee of Petitions . The annual banquet vvas fixed for January 15 th , at Bro . Routley ' s Farley Hotel .
SUNDERLAND . St . John Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge . vas held on Tuesday afternoon , the ioth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , when a lai ' o " number of members and brethren from neig hbouring lodges were present to take part in the installation of Bro . R . lodd intro
as VV . M . of the Iodge . Bro . M . Douglass , P . M ., - duced the VV . M . elect , and Bro . H . j . Turnbull , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., pertormed the installation ceremony with great feeling and efficiency . The following officers were then installed by Bro . Todd , VV . AI .: Bros . P . W . P ^'' S . VV . ; . T . Gibbons , J . VV . ; T . Elwen , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . j J . E . Nelson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; M . J-