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Lodge was held at tho Hare and Hounds Inn , Bolton-sti-eet , on Thursday evening , the 17 th inst . The AV . M . being confined to his bed by sickness , his place was ably supplied by Bro . John Redfern , the much respected Master of Ceremonies , whose services are always cheerfully given when required either by his own or neighbouring Lodges . Bro . John Parks was present as S . A \ ., and , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . AVormald , his place as J . AV . was occupied by Bro . Tweddell . The Lodge was opened to the third degree , and after being closed down to tlie first , the ballot was taken for a lewis who had been proposed at the former meeting , and was unanimously iu his favour . Three candidates were then proposed for initiation , and the Loclge was adjourned from labour to refreshment .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . A-nommvxrs . —Lodges . —Tuesday , March 1 st , Alliance ( 065 ) , Stanley Anns , Eoby , at 44 ; AVednesday , 2 nd , St . John ' s ( 071 ) , Caledonian Hotel , Liverpool , at 0 . ' - ; Ellesmere ( 1032 ) , Bed IAon Inn , Chorley . at li ; Thursday , 3 rd , Mariners ( 310 ) , Masonic Hal ) , Liverpool , at 0 ; Friday , ith , Mariner ' s Instruction , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 7 . Chapter . —Tuesday , 1 st , St . J ohn ( 245 ) , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 0 . .

BrAUKBURS . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 432 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodgo was held on Thursday , February 17 th , at Bro . Bolton ' s , Old Bull Hotel , when there were present Bros . John Bell , AV . M . ; Thos . Clough , P . M ., as S . AV . ; AVilliam Peel , J . AV . ; James Houlker , P . M . ; Richard Redcliffe , P . M . ; James Pilkington , P . M . and Treas .: Jos . Pearson , P . M . and Tyler ; Charles Tiplady , Hon . Sec . aud J . D . ; G . P . Hartley , I . G . ; and other brethren . The only visiting brother on the occasion was I . G . Beaumont . The minutes of last regular Lodge and subsequent emergency meetings were then read and confirmed . Bros . HeathBannister

, and Clayton , having given proof of their efficiency in the second degree , were raised . The Lodge having been closed down , the AA . M . presented the Lodge with a very handsome square and compasses , ( furnished by Bro . C . Robinson , of London ) which he said , would form an appropriate accompaniment-to the volume of the sacred law , presented a short time ago , by Bro . Alex . AVm . Paterson , and concluded a few well timed remarks , touching the management of the Loclge during his year of office , by wishing No . 434 every prosperity , and that the conduct of its

members might always be characterized by the morals so powerfully inculcated by the working tools he had presented . After the transaction of some routine business , ancl tho proposition of a gentleman for initiation , tlie Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to refreshment . After the usual loyal toasts , had been given , the healths ofthe Earl of Zetland , M . AV . G . M . ; Lord Panmure , R . AA . D . G . M . ; the Grand Masters of Scotland aud Ireland ; Bros . Blair , Prov . G . M . ; and Albert Hudson Royds , D . Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire , were given and responded to with the

greatest enthusiasm . The prosperity of this Loclge may be gathered from the fact that since the installation of the present AV . M . in December last , no fewer than twelve gentlemen have been initiated into the mysteries of the Order , and from the zeal displayed by several of its members , it bids fair to become one of the most nourishing in the province . The efficiency of the officers and Brethren is mainly attributable to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . Clough , P . M . and P . Prov . G . Re " .. East Lancashire , who is ever ready to communicate knowledge to tho anxious and inquiring Brother .

SouTiii'OiiT , —Lodge of Unity ( No . SS 9 ) . —A meeting of the members of this Lodge was held on Monday , February 14 th , at the ScarLbrick Arms Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . George AA oods , AA . M . Shortly after the business had commenced the Right AVorshipful Grand Master of East Lancashire , Bro . Stephen Blair , entered the Lodge , accompanied by Bro . T , R . Bridson , P . Prov . G . Treasurer , and other officers . Me was received with all respect due to his high office and characterand took his seat on the riht of the daisand remained until the Lod

, g , ge business , consisting of the passing of Bro . Sliarwick , and raising of Bro . AValker was nearly concluded . Prior to the Prov . Grand Master retiring the AV . M . expressed tho great pride aud gratification felt by himself , the officers , and brethren of the Lodge , at the presence of the Prov . Grand Master , and trusted that he would again honour tho Lodge with his presence . The Prov . Grancl Master replied in feelin" -