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Provincial.
LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . BLACKBURN ' . —Lodgeof Perseverance ( No . 345 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their usual St . John ' s festival , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Old Bull Hotel , on which occasion there were present Bros . Thomas Clough , Prov . G . R ., East Lancashire ; R . Radcliffe , Charles Tiplady , G . P . Hushly , Franklin Thomasand R . H . HutchinsonP . M . 's ; Rev . Charles Hughes
, , , Chap ., and many other brethren belonging to the lodge . There were also present visiting brethren from Clitheroe , Over Darwen , Clayton-le-Dale , Accrington , and Manchester . The lodge having been opened , and Bro . Thomas Robinson , S . W ., presented in due form , Bro . Thomas , in a most impressive manner , proceeded to instal him W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . He Avas afterwards saluted in the different degrees in
ancient Masonic form , and greeted with all the honours of the Craft . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows , viz .: —Bros . Edwin Eastwood , S . W . ; Joseph Callis , J . W . ; Joseph Brierly , S . D . ; Thomas Copeland , J . D . ; Rev . Charles Hughes , Chap . ; Charles Tiplady , Treas . ; Denis Baron , Sec . ; John Rigby , I . G . ; John Banister , Tyler ; Messrs . Duckworth and MateerStewards . Tlie lodge wasafter some necessary
, , business , called from labour to refreshment , when from sixty to seventy brethren sat down to a sumptuous and Avell-served banquet , reflecting the highest credit on Mr . Evans , the manager of the hotel . Full justice having been done to tbe good things on tbe table , the AV . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were all duly honoured . The company were much edified by the speeches of several brethren , especially
Bro . Bidder , of Manchester . Bro . Thomas Clough , P . M ., in responding to the toast of the Present and Past Prov . Grand officers of East Lancashire , remarked that , without making any offensive reflections on the Prov . G . M ., that it was singular the Lodge of Perseverance , 345 , had never had the honour of a single provincial officer for the last twenty years , though he believed the brethren were the best Masons iu the
among pro vince , and several of them had been liberal donors to the Masonic Charities , and energetic members of the Charity Committee . Probably the Pi-ov . G . M . would look to the Blackburn lodges , Avhich numbered between them 150 members , as he was sure if some of tlie provincial honours were distributed in the town it
would give satisfaction . It was now nearly seven years since a Prov . G . meeting bad been held at Blackburn . The last one , he understood , was to have been holden there , but happening on the first day of November , it was found to be very inconvenient to tbe brethren , several of whom would he fully engaged in municipal affairs , especially the principal P . M . ' s and officers of the lodge . Bros . Baron , Towers , Abbott , and Birkett sang some part songs and lees in admirable stleand Avere loudl
g y , y applauded . Bro . George Ellis's fine artillery volunteer band played during the dinner , and at 10 . 30 the AV . M . proposed the last toast of the evening , and the brethren separated in harmony . OKHIAM . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 277 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Angel Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., Bro . Captain J . F . Tweedale , W . M . in the chair . Amongst a goodly gathering of the brethren wero Bros . John
Potter , S . W . ; j . Dodd , J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; W . Bagshaw , J . D . ; W . Chadwick , I . G . ; and Brown , ilolt , and Cooper , P . M . ' s : After the solemn opening of the lodge , etc ., Bro . Cooper , P . AL , presented Bro . T . Croxtoii , tlie W . M . elect , to receive tlie benefit of installation into the chair of IC . S . This ceremony was most effectively performed by the W . M ., who has earned the warmest approval of the brethren for the admirable manner in which lie
has performed all the ceremonies during bis year of office , and also for the graceful and appropriate act of personally installing bis successor . The following officers were then appointed , Bros . John Taylor , S . AV . ; W . Bagshaw , J . W . ; W . Chadwick , S'D . ; W . Bodden , J . D . ; Albert Kcnworthy , I . G . ; J . F . Newton and W . Myott , Stewards ; AV . C . Leesj Tyler : and Robert Hall , Sec . The newly-installed \ A . JI . afterwards initiated Messrs .
Braddock , Ilollingworth , and Lord into ancient Freemasonry . Bro . John Lees , Hon . Organist , presided at tbe harmonium during the evening . The lodge was subsequently closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , The festival of St . John the Evangelist , was celebrated at tbe same place , on the 9 th inst ., Bro . T . Broxton , W . M ., in the chair . Present , Bros . J . Taylor ( Mayor of Oldham ) Major BlackburneCaptain TweedaleJ
, , , , Bamford , W . Rye , W . Blackburne , J . S . Hague , Reuben Cooper , James H . Hayes , P . M . ' s , and a numerous gathering of visitors and brethren of the lodge . The banquet was admirably served ( punctuality not being overlooked ) by Bro . Cheadle of the Angel Hotel . After the brethren had shown their full appreciation
of the good things provided , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and , it is needless to say , received with acclamation . Bro . John Greaves , Dir . of Cers ., conducted the honours with band and heart , enthusiasm guiding the latter , and energy the former . Bro . John Taylor , P . M ., iu proposing "The Health of the AVorshipful Master , " congratulated the brethren upon their selection of the W . M . for the ensuing yearand trusted that
, under his guidance and direction , they would strive to acquire not only a knowledge of the practical working of the lodge , but also an acquaintance with the theoretical meaning of thevarious ceremonies . Several other interesting addresses Avere delivered in the course of the evening . A Masonic glee party added greatly to the enjoyment of the brethren , Bro . John Lees presiding at the pianoforte with great taste ability .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WATtarxGTOx . —Lodge of Ligliis ( No . 14 S ) . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday ,. Dec . 31 st . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . G . Greenall , M . P ., R . AV . S . G . W . of England , who was assisted by Bros . W . Smith , S . W . ; Robert Stevenson , J . W . ; H . B . White , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; John BowesP . M . Prov . G . Dir . of
, , Cers ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; R . G . Stringer , P . M . ; John Pilling , P . M . ; Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; D . Finney , J . D . ; C . Ekkert , Org . ; James Hepherd : Drs . Spinks and Pennington ; . John Pierpoint ; B . P . Coxon , C . L . ; W . AVoods , Colonel Greenall , AV . H . Spring , John Brown , W . Richardson , W . Savage , John Anderton , Jos . Bancroft , James Woods , Thomas-JonesCaptain ReynoldsA . AA aringAV . MossopJonathan
, , , , Wilson , H . Svred ; Jabez Plinston . George Blackhurs . t ; E .. Talbot , A . S . t . Leonbardt ,. C . Wood , A . H . Beckett , Thomas Domville , Philip Smith , Jos . Robinson , James Johnson , Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Rev . F . Terry . P . M .. Prov . G . Chap ., Cheshire ; Rev . A . A . O'Niell , P . M . 730 , P . Prov . G . Chap ., Lancashire West ; Rev . E . 0 . Herbert , No . 1 , Ireland ; R . Roberts , 758 ; H . Smith 758 ; Captain MottP . M . 241 ; Prov . G . S . B . ; J ..
, , Byrne , P . M ., Burdikin , Treas . 1061 ; W . J . Bullock , P . M . 979 ; Captain White , Prov . G . Steward ; S . P . Bidder , P . M . 104 } . Robert AVright , 758 ; W . G . Bennett ; Thomas Gleare , 220 . The lodge was opened in solemn form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . T . Domville as a joining member , and also for Mr . Philip Smith as a candidate for initiation . In both cases the ballot was unanimously
in favour . Bro . Talbot claimed preferment , and having proved bis claim , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge Avas opened in the second degree , when Bro . Talbot was re-admitted and duly passed by Bro . II . B . White , P . M ., & c . The lodge was closed
in tho second degree , when Mr . Philip Smith was admitted in due form , and initiated by Bro . White . The auditors presented their report , which was in every respect satisfactory . Votes of thanks were voted to the auditors ( Bros . Smith , S . AV ., and Finney , J . D . ) , the Treasurer ( Bro . H . B . White ) , and the Hon . Sec . ( Bro . Bowes ) . The lodge was opened in the second degree , Avhen Capt . Mott , P . M ., & c , took the chair as Installing Master . Bros . Gilbert Greenall and H . B . White presented Bro . Robt .
Stevenson , W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The Installing Master having delivered an address , called upon Bro . Bowes , hon . sec , to read tho summary of the ancient charges , to which Bro . Stevenson gave his assent indue form . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when all brethren below the chair retired . A board of Installed Masters having been opened , Bi-o . Stevenson was duly and solemnly installed in the chair of
K . S . The board was closed , and the \\ . M . ' s , the F . C . ' s , and E . A . ' s were successively admitted to and saluted the W . M ., who was proclaimed on each occasion . The W . AI . then appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Col . Greenall , S . AV . ; David Finney , J . W . ; H . B . White , P . M ., Treas . ; John Bowes , P . M . Hon . Sec ; William MossopS . D . ; William Richardson
, , , J . D . ; Cbristoph Ekkert , Org .: Joseph Robinson , I . G . ; James Johnson , Tyler . Bro . Capt . Mott delivered tbe whole of the charges in an able and impressive manner . The banquet was served at the Lion Hotel . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., and the Wardens occupied their "constant places . "
The musical arrangements were kindly undertaken by Bros . Armstrong , Prov . G . Pm-st . Scaif , Graham and Haswell . Non nobis Domine having been sung , the cloth was withdrawn . The following is the list of toasts :
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Provincial.
LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . BLACKBURN ' . —Lodgeof Perseverance ( No . 345 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their usual St . John ' s festival , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Old Bull Hotel , on which occasion there were present Bros . Thomas Clough , Prov . G . R ., East Lancashire ; R . Radcliffe , Charles Tiplady , G . P . Hushly , Franklin Thomasand R . H . HutchinsonP . M . 's ; Rev . Charles Hughes
, , , Chap ., and many other brethren belonging to the lodge . There were also present visiting brethren from Clitheroe , Over Darwen , Clayton-le-Dale , Accrington , and Manchester . The lodge having been opened , and Bro . Thomas Robinson , S . W ., presented in due form , Bro . Thomas , in a most impressive manner , proceeded to instal him W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months . He Avas afterwards saluted in the different degrees in
ancient Masonic form , and greeted with all the honours of the Craft . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows , viz .: —Bros . Edwin Eastwood , S . W . ; Joseph Callis , J . W . ; Joseph Brierly , S . D . ; Thomas Copeland , J . D . ; Rev . Charles Hughes , Chap . ; Charles Tiplady , Treas . ; Denis Baron , Sec . ; John Rigby , I . G . ; John Banister , Tyler ; Messrs . Duckworth and MateerStewards . Tlie lodge wasafter some necessary
, , business , called from labour to refreshment , when from sixty to seventy brethren sat down to a sumptuous and Avell-served banquet , reflecting the highest credit on Mr . Evans , the manager of the hotel . Full justice having been done to tbe good things on tbe table , the AV . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were all duly honoured . The company were much edified by the speeches of several brethren , especially
Bro . Bidder , of Manchester . Bro . Thomas Clough , P . M ., in responding to the toast of the Present and Past Prov . Grand officers of East Lancashire , remarked that , without making any offensive reflections on the Prov . G . M ., that it was singular the Lodge of Perseverance , 345 , had never had the honour of a single provincial officer for the last twenty years , though he believed the brethren were the best Masons iu the
among pro vince , and several of them had been liberal donors to the Masonic Charities , and energetic members of the Charity Committee . Probably the Pi-ov . G . M . would look to the Blackburn lodges , Avhich numbered between them 150 members , as he was sure if some of tlie provincial honours were distributed in the town it
would give satisfaction . It was now nearly seven years since a Prov . G . meeting bad been held at Blackburn . The last one , he understood , was to have been holden there , but happening on the first day of November , it was found to be very inconvenient to tbe brethren , several of whom would he fully engaged in municipal affairs , especially the principal P . M . ' s and officers of the lodge . Bros . Baron , Towers , Abbott , and Birkett sang some part songs and lees in admirable stleand Avere loudl
g y , y applauded . Bro . George Ellis's fine artillery volunteer band played during the dinner , and at 10 . 30 the AV . M . proposed the last toast of the evening , and the brethren separated in harmony . OKHIAM . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 277 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Angel Hotel , on the 26 th ult ., Bro . Captain J . F . Tweedale , W . M . in the chair . Amongst a goodly gathering of the brethren wero Bros . John
Potter , S . W . ; j . Dodd , J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; W . Bagshaw , J . D . ; W . Chadwick , I . G . ; and Brown , ilolt , and Cooper , P . M . ' s : After the solemn opening of the lodge , etc ., Bro . Cooper , P . AL , presented Bro . T . Croxtoii , tlie W . M . elect , to receive tlie benefit of installation into the chair of IC . S . This ceremony was most effectively performed by the W . M ., who has earned the warmest approval of the brethren for the admirable manner in which lie
has performed all the ceremonies during bis year of office , and also for the graceful and appropriate act of personally installing bis successor . The following officers were then appointed , Bros . John Taylor , S . AV . ; W . Bagshaw , J . W . ; W . Chadwick , S'D . ; W . Bodden , J . D . ; Albert Kcnworthy , I . G . ; J . F . Newton and W . Myott , Stewards ; AV . C . Leesj Tyler : and Robert Hall , Sec . The newly-installed \ A . JI . afterwards initiated Messrs .
Braddock , Ilollingworth , and Lord into ancient Freemasonry . Bro . John Lees , Hon . Organist , presided at tbe harmonium during the evening . The lodge was subsequently closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , The festival of St . John the Evangelist , was celebrated at tbe same place , on the 9 th inst ., Bro . T . Broxton , W . M ., in the chair . Present , Bros . J . Taylor ( Mayor of Oldham ) Major BlackburneCaptain TweedaleJ
, , , , Bamford , W . Rye , W . Blackburne , J . S . Hague , Reuben Cooper , James H . Hayes , P . M . ' s , and a numerous gathering of visitors and brethren of the lodge . The banquet was admirably served ( punctuality not being overlooked ) by Bro . Cheadle of the Angel Hotel . After the brethren had shown their full appreciation
of the good things provided , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and , it is needless to say , received with acclamation . Bro . John Greaves , Dir . of Cers ., conducted the honours with band and heart , enthusiasm guiding the latter , and energy the former . Bro . John Taylor , P . M ., iu proposing "The Health of the AVorshipful Master , " congratulated the brethren upon their selection of the W . M . for the ensuing yearand trusted that
, under his guidance and direction , they would strive to acquire not only a knowledge of the practical working of the lodge , but also an acquaintance with the theoretical meaning of thevarious ceremonies . Several other interesting addresses Avere delivered in the course of the evening . A Masonic glee party added greatly to the enjoyment of the brethren , Bro . John Lees presiding at the pianoforte with great taste ability .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WATtarxGTOx . —Lodge of Ligliis ( No . 14 S ) . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday ,. Dec . 31 st . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . G . Greenall , M . P ., R . AV . S . G . W . of England , who was assisted by Bros . W . Smith , S . W . ; Robert Stevenson , J . W . ; H . B . White , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; John BowesP . M . Prov . G . Dir . of
, , Cers ., Cumberland and Westmoreland ; R . G . Stringer , P . M . ; John Pilling , P . M . ; Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; D . Finney , J . D . ; C . Ekkert , Org . ; James Hepherd : Drs . Spinks and Pennington ; . John Pierpoint ; B . P . Coxon , C . L . ; W . AVoods , Colonel Greenall , AV . H . Spring , John Brown , W . Richardson , W . Savage , John Anderton , Jos . Bancroft , James Woods , Thomas-JonesCaptain ReynoldsA . AA aringAV . MossopJonathan
, , , , Wilson , H . Svred ; Jabez Plinston . George Blackhurs . t ; E .. Talbot , A . S . t . Leonbardt ,. C . Wood , A . H . Beckett , Thomas Domville , Philip Smith , Jos . Robinson , James Johnson , Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Rev . F . Terry . P . M .. Prov . G . Chap ., Cheshire ; Rev . A . A . O'Niell , P . M . 730 , P . Prov . G . Chap ., Lancashire West ; Rev . E . 0 . Herbert , No . 1 , Ireland ; R . Roberts , 758 ; H . Smith 758 ; Captain MottP . M . 241 ; Prov . G . S . B . ; J ..
, , Byrne , P . M ., Burdikin , Treas . 1061 ; W . J . Bullock , P . M . 979 ; Captain White , Prov . G . Steward ; S . P . Bidder , P . M . 104 } . Robert AVright , 758 ; W . G . Bennett ; Thomas Gleare , 220 . The lodge was opened in solemn form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . T . Domville as a joining member , and also for Mr . Philip Smith as a candidate for initiation . In both cases the ballot was unanimously
in favour . Bro . Talbot claimed preferment , and having proved bis claim , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge Avas opened in the second degree , when Bro . Talbot was re-admitted and duly passed by Bro . II . B . White , P . M ., & c . The lodge was closed
in tho second degree , when Mr . Philip Smith was admitted in due form , and initiated by Bro . White . The auditors presented their report , which was in every respect satisfactory . Votes of thanks were voted to the auditors ( Bros . Smith , S . AV ., and Finney , J . D . ) , the Treasurer ( Bro . H . B . White ) , and the Hon . Sec . ( Bro . Bowes ) . The lodge was opened in the second degree , Avhen Capt . Mott , P . M ., & c , took the chair as Installing Master . Bros . Gilbert Greenall and H . B . White presented Bro . Robt .
Stevenson , W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation . The Installing Master having delivered an address , called upon Bro . Bowes , hon . sec , to read tho summary of the ancient charges , to which Bro . Stevenson gave his assent indue form . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when all brethren below the chair retired . A board of Installed Masters having been opened , Bi-o . Stevenson was duly and solemnly installed in the chair of
K . S . The board was closed , and the \\ . M . ' s , the F . C . ' s , and E . A . ' s were successively admitted to and saluted the W . M ., who was proclaimed on each occasion . The W . AI . then appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Col . Greenall , S . AV . ; David Finney , J . W . ; H . B . White , P . M ., Treas . ; John Bowes , P . M . Hon . Sec ; William MossopS . D . ; William Richardson
, , , J . D . ; Cbristoph Ekkert , Org .: Joseph Robinson , I . G . ; James Johnson , Tyler . Bro . Capt . Mott delivered tbe whole of the charges in an able and impressive manner . The banquet was served at the Lion Hotel . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., and the Wardens occupied their "constant places . "
The musical arrangements were kindly undertaken by Bros . Armstrong , Prov . G . Pm-st . Scaif , Graham and Haswell . Non nobis Domine having been sung , the cloth was withdrawn . The following is the list of toasts :