It is in contemplation by a number of Masons, formerly members of Zetland Lodge, to establish a Lodge, bearing the name of Prince of Wales. The Brethren believing that a second Lodge can be well sustained in this town. The room which they intend to occupy is now undergoing repairs preparatory to opening, as soon as dispensation is granted by the Provincial Grand Master.

An exerpt from the “Liverpool Transcript” on April 25, 1861

Many of the brethren connected with Zetland Lodge thought it would be for the benefit of Masonary^sic to open a new Lodge in this town. They accordingly met, after receiving permission from the Provincial Grand Master, on Tuesday evening, the 9th inst., in Victoria Hall, which has been suitably and handsomely fitted up for the occasion, and enstalled^sic the officers for the ensuing year, as follows:

G. W. BOEHNER, Master

H. B. HALLETT, Senior Warden

JAMES COLLIE, Junior Warden

J. L. HEMMEON, Treasurer

S. J. M. ALLEN, Secretary

THOMAS REES, Senior Deacon

M. F. AGNEW, Junior Deacon

SAM’L FREEMAN, Inner Guard

H. C. HOLMES, Tyler

An exerpt from the “Liverpool Transcript” on June 27, 1863

MASONIC.-On Wednesday last, being St. John’s Day, a new Lodge under the name of “Prince of Wales”, No. 1266, was constituted and consecrated, and the officers, duly installed under a Warrant granted by the Right Honorable the EARL OF ZETLAND, Grand Master of England.

The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia were represented by

H. W. Smith, as Grand Master

J. N. S. Marshall, Senior Grand Warden

G. W. Barss, Junior Grand Warden

Alexander Cowie, Grand Treasurer

J. W. Scott, Grand Secretary

A. J. Campbell, Deputy Grand Master, of “Zetland” Lodge, No. 821, Liverpool

After the usual ceremonies had been duly performed a short but eloquent oration was pronounced by the Acting Grand Master, H. W. Smith, Esq.

A new banner for “Zetland” Lodge procured through the exertions of a number of ladies of Liverpool, wives and daughters of Masons, has arrived, and will shortly be presented to the Lodge with appropriate ceremony. The banner is a very beautiful one and reflects great credit on the designer and painter, Mr. John M. Taylor of Halifax.