CONTENTS. PAGE chapters to 24 Craft lodges ; while, as regards membership, the LEADER — The Provinces ...... •¦• ... ••• 5S7 chapters, individuall y, are in still worse p li ght, and it would be Piotir.cial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire ...... • ¦• 58S as well if some energy were infused into the proceedings. The SCOTLAND— »• Grand Lodge (Quarterly Meeting) ...... ••• 5§9 chapters meet three or four times a year, but the year's record is Craft Masonry ...... •„ 59° not a heavy one, and as there is an abundance of Craft material MASONIC NOTES— to work upon , let us hope that the chapters and their members Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter ...... 593 Monthl y Meeting of the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic will in thc future exhibit just a trifle more interest in this branch Benevolent Institution ...... 593 His Majesty's Birthday Honours ...... ,., 593 of Masonry. In Northumberland , Lord R IDLEY, the Grand Correspondence ...... 59+ Superintendent , presided in person at the annual meeting, Reviews ...... 594 and " expressed his satisfaction with the work done during Masonic Notes and Queries ...... 594 the The November Magazines ...... ,.. ... 594 past year, and with the progress Royal Arch Masonry was Craft Masonry ...... 594 Royal Arch ...... 596 making in the Province." Here there are ir chapters to 33 Bro. George Potter Kirby ...... 596 Instruction ...... 5- 6 lodges, and we take it, therefore, that the former are strong as Ancient and Accepted Rite ...... 59S regards membership ; while in Berkshire, whose annual The Craft Abroad ...... 598 New Metropolitan Mayor ...... 59S meeting was reported last week, there are five chapters Masonic and General Tidings ...... 600 Obituary ...... 600 to 17 lodges. In the case of Warwickshire, where POETRY— ri out of the 34 lodges have chapters attached to Sonnet for the Month of November ...... 600 them , Comp. GEORGE BEECH , who presided in the absence of the venerable Lord LEIGH , Grand Superintendent , is reported THE PROVINCES to have " congratulated the Province upon its improved position , There has latterly been a considerable amount of activity in the success which had attended the new chapter of instruction, the several branches of Masonry in thc Provinces. Wc do not and the satisfactory condition of the finances." Here, then, say that -this activity has been greater than usual, because, as a though the proportion of chapters to lodges discloses nothing rule, Provincial meetings are held annually , and , as nearl y as unusual, there are distinct evidences of that energy which is possible, about thc same time of the year. But our later issues necessary to place the Royal Arch on a sound footing. In have shown that, in the discharge of our duty, it has devolved Staffordshire, where, as far as we know, the proportion of upon us to report many of these meetings in Craft , Roval Arch , chapters to lodges is about thc same as in Warwickshire, the and Mark Masonry, and in no case has the record of events past year appears lo have been similarl y successful. The Grand during the past year been otherwise than satisfactory . As Superintendent was prevented by illness from attending, but a regard s Cra ft Masonry, there have been meetings held at Wigan letter was read from him in which he expressed his " grati- and Oswestry for special purposes, and , in addition , one of thc fication in knowing that Royal Arch Masonry was flourishing Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire, at Windsor, on Tuesday, in the Province." Thus, wc have evidence from several the 29th ult. Berkshire, as our readers are aware, is not an old Provinces that the Royal Arch has fared prosperously during Province, having bcen formed as such in tSgo , after fhe lamented the past year, and yet the apathy in reference to this branch of death , in 1889, of Bro. Sir DANIEL G OOCH , Bart., who had pre- our Masonic system is inconceivab ly great. Supreme Grand sided over Berks and Bucks as Provincial Grand Master- from Chapter meets at stated intervals, but it rarely happens that the 1868. But if not an old Province, it started on its career under business transacted is of other than the most formal character. thc most brilliant ausp ices with no less illustrious a personage To crown all , during the present year there have been fewer for its ruler than the late Duke of C LARENCE AND A VONDAI .****, warrants for new chapters issued than for a long who was installed in ollice by his father , then M.W. Grand time past. We have many times pointed out that Master, and died, unexpectedly, after a very brief illness, in a mere increase in numbers is not necessarily an indication January, 1892. On his Royal Higbness's death , the Province of progress, nor, on the o;her hand , does it by any me ins follow that a falling off in numbers is a sign remained in charge of the Deputy until 18 8, when Lord of increased weakness or 9 greater apath on thc part of members. But taking all things WANTAGE y , Past G.W., and Lord Lieutenant of the County, was into consideration , we are inclined to regard the steady diminu- appointed P.G.M.; but in the spring of the presmt year his tion in the formation of new chapters which has been going on lordshi p died , and the Province is once again in charge of the for some years as testif y ing to an indifference on the part of Deputy, Bro. J OHN T. M ORLAND , P.G.D., who, however, is in Craft Masons lo the K oj-al Arch , which , to say the least, is every way qualified to discharge the duties, and to whose greatly to be regretted. ability and experience the brethre n are g*eatl y indebted for the If we turn our attention to the Mark Degree, we find gratif ing evidences in nearl all directions as to its stead success they have achieved as a Provincial organisation , while, y y y increase in popular favour. Last week we had occasion to point from the reports that were submitted at the meeting, Ihe year out how in the single Province of \Ve:t Yorkshire the Mark that has just closed will bear very favourable comparison with had grown under the ausp ices of the present Prov. G. Master the years that preceded it. from a small to a numerous and thoroug hl y well organised body; As regrads Royal Arch Masonry, several Prov. Grand and though neither Somersetshire nor North Wales is comparable Chapters have met during the past few weeks , the earliest , if in strength with the Province of which Bro. C. L. M A SO.N is the ruler, our reports of the proceedings at their recent annual We remember rightl y, being that of Hertfordshire , at which , in gatherings bear conclusive testimony to the success of the the absence throug h illness of Comp. the Right Hon. T. F. Degree in those Provinces. The conclusion we draw is that the HALSEY , M.P., G. Superintendent , the Prov. Second G. Prin- Mark goes on prospering because there is an im mense amount ci pal , Comp. F. H. K NYVETT , presided , and had the satisfaction of energy thrown into the work , while the Royal Arch remains of hearing that the past year had been on the whole a successful stationary, because of the apath y with whica its proceedings 0l"ic , The Province is numericall y weak , there being only nine are surrounded. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST of laying the foundation-stone of that noble structure , St. George's HaU. Since that time a large number of brethren have partici pated in the work of YORKSHIRE. Freemasonry in this city, and have passed away. Our registers bristle with the names of earnest, zealous , and gifted Bradford brethren , who have distinguished themselves by their deep devotion to the welfare of the Craft and their town and meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lod The half-yearly ge was held country ; and we need not to remind you that the high standard reached by those at the Church Institute, North Parade, Bradford , on Wednesday, the 30th who have gone is well maintained to-day by a large body of brethren , with tha ult, under the banner of the Acacia Lodge, No. 2321, when there were Mayor at the head, who arc now working as actively and are equally interested in present : our well-being. Sii.ce we last met in April , H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught and Bros. Richard Wilson , P.M. 289, P.G.D., D.P.G.M., acting Prov. G.M. ; Henry Strathearn , K.G., &c, has, a; you know, been installed Most Worshi pful Grand Smith, P.M. 302, P.G.D.. P.D.P.G.M., as D.P.G.M .; J. C. Malcolm , P.M. 306, Master by the M.W. Pro G.M., Earl Amherst , with fitting pomp and ceremonial, P.G.D.,'P.D.P.G. M. ; W. F. Smithson , P.M. 1001, P.P.G.W., P.G.D. ; W. C. at the Albert Hall , London , on the 17th Jul y last, in the presence of 9300 Lupton, J.P., P. M. 974, P.P.G.W., P.G.D. ; Jno. Lee Walker, P.M. 290, Prov. brethren. West Yorkshire Masonry was well represented on that occasion. We S.G.W. ; Henry Chalker, P.M. 154, Prov. J.G.W. ; Major D. Salmond , P.M. have every confidence in the King's successor ; he is an old and tried Mason , and 302, Wm. Harrop, P.M. 290, G. H. Parke, P.M. 154, Cornelius Wheawill , P.M. we shall with great cheerfulness accord him the loyalty which is always oJTered ago, and W. Watson , P.AI. 61, P.P.G.Ws. ; Rev. Hugh Doig, Chap. 337, Prov. to its Grand Master by brethren in West Yorkshire. On 2g'.h July we dedicated G. Chap. ; Ven. Archdeacon Donne, W.M. 1019, P.P.G.C, as .Prov. G. Chap. ; the new Alasonic Hall at Lesds, and we were very gratified with the result of that Rev. Wm. Wilkinson , P M. 2069, Rev. L. S. Calvert, P.M. 20S, Rev. J. Maxon day's ceremony and proceedings. On the Sth October we opened ths new Walton , Chap. 307, and Rev. G. Ford, P.M. 2558, P.P.G. Chaps. ; Robt. Potter, premises of the St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 2330, at Pudsey, and we congratulate P.M. 275, Prov. G. Treas. ; Thos. Richard s, P.M. 20S, Major G. Bolton , P.M. that lodge on the care and foresight which has enabled them to buy and adapt i $4, Wm. Smith, P.M. 1211, and Thos. Woods, P.M. 2695 , P.P.G. Treasurers ; premises which are so suitable. On 22nd October we consecrated a new lodge, John Tweedale, P.M. S27, Prov. G. Reg. ; D. Allison Shaw, P.M. 827, T. Bray- the Regent Lodge, No. 2856, at Barnsley, assisted by a large number of Pro v. shaw, P.M. 2091, 1. H. Pawson , P.M. 242 , and Jno. Thos. Last, P.M. 2321 , P.P.G. Grand Ollicers , and in the presence of many influential members of the Craft. Regs, j Major H. G. E. Green , P.M. 1019, P.G.S.B., Prov. G. Sec ; Hugh On 5th October our P.D.P.G.M., Bro. Hy. Smith , attained his 80th year, and as Kershaw, P.M. 2330, Prov. S.G.D. ; Jno. Barracloug h, P.M. 304, and Edward the Charity meeting was held that day we took the opportunity to present him on Holmes, P.M. 1779, Prov. J.G.Ds. ; Reuben Williamson , "P.M. 521 , your behalf with an address cf congratulation and hearty good wishes. You will T. 1. Walker , P.M. 1231 , Wm. Hy. Jessop, P.M. 521, F. C. Robinson , P. M. 164S, all be glad with me to see him as acting Deputy to-day. Next month the Fountain Read , P.M. 1034, J. W. 13alme, P.M. 61, Alfred Stephenson , P.M. 1648 , Masonic year practicall y closes, and the momentous question of electing the Walker Dyson, P.M. 290, Francis Smith, P. M. 837, Alfred Robertshaw, P.M, Worshi pful Master exercises our minds in a greater or lesser degree. May the 448, Dr. Isaac Mossop, P.M. 974, Wm. Flockton , P.M. 1042 , W. O. Hinchliffe , G.A.O.T.U. give us wisdom to select the best man and the most deserving, if P. M. 1018, J. L. Brayshaw, P.M. 2091, J. P. Browne , P.M. 1648, Col. E. S. Tozer, t at can be done with due regard to seniority and past work in the lod ge. Gaod P.M. 226S, and Rd. Hod gson, P. M. 448, P. P.G.Ds. ; Wm. Towers, P.M. 306, Treasurers , and good Secretaries, too, will , I hope, be found , and I trust those P.G. Supt. of Wks ; G. W. Hawksley, P.M. 139, Charles Gott , P.M. 302 , selected or elected will make a resolve to carry out their respective duties in the Reuben Castle, P.M. 750, T. C. Hope, P.M. 302, T. R. Vaux, P.M. 20S, J. H. most efficient and prompt manner. As a general rule the work onl y wants doing Bolton , P.M. 1736, and I. Lane Fox, P.M. 20S, P.P.G. Supts. of Wks. -, Tom once, and it is often easier to do it at the beginning than at the end when driven Twivy, P.M. 1018, P.G. D. of Cers. ; Ellis Foulds, P.M. 910, P. Dep. G.D. of C.; into a corner. There is a strong desire throug hout the province to exercise more A. W. Fretwell , P.M. 242, Chas. E. Bygrave, P.M. 2091, and Wm. Harrison , care in admissions, and we are doing all we can to foster that desire. Not P.M. 265, Prov. Asst. G.D. of Cers. ; Austin Roberts, P.M. 448, J. W. Monck- enough care, however, is taken in ascertaining if a candidate for Freemasonry man , P.M. 1018, T. J. Pickles, P.M. 25S, Geo. Buckley, P.M. 61, Wm. Fitton , from another town is of good repute and position , and lod ges sometimes fail to P.M. 2035, W. D. Ouarmby, P.M. SoS, Thos. Norfolk , P.M. 600, Jno. Dawson , send circulars as is required by Prov. Grand Lodge Bye-law 30. And f regret to P.M. 521 , G. P. Sunderland , P.M. 1730 , Thos. Heaton , P.M. 265. Daniel White, say that the lodge to whom the circular of enquiry is directed omits or declines P.M. 149, \. R. Fawcett , P.M. 1214, Joseph Best, P.M. 302, Wm. Odd y, P.M. 3S7, sometimes to repl y to the questions asked. The circular is confidential , and, Joseph Wrigg lesworth , P.M. 17S3, Abm. Armitage, P.M. 521 , W. Pick Raynor, therefore, there should be no doubt that it will be regarded as such ; but at any P.M. 290, W. Greenwood , P.M. 439, Jas. Milling ton , P. M. 1221 , Chas. Middleton , time if the Secretary or Worshipful Master prefers to do so, he can report to the P.M. 2069, and Joe Sy kes, P.M. 1514, P. P.G.Ds. of Cers.; John Haley, P.M. D. Pro v. Grand Master or Prov. Grand Secretary, from whom enquiry circulars 1034, P.G.S.B. ; Geo. Scarboroug h, P.M . 61 , Herbert Columbine , P.M . i22i , and can always be obtained . I have tried to interest my officers in the work of Pro v. W. J. Morris , P.M. 1736, P.P.G.S.Bs. ; Ben Child , P.M. 25S, and Wm. E. Turner, Grand Lodge by calling on them for assistance and advice on every possible P.G. Std. Brs. ; Wm. Laycock, P.M. 1 10S, T. M. Holmes, P.M. 1545, Robert occasion ; and the response has been so cheeif'^1, and the result so beneficial in Fisher, P.M. 1221, John Hey, P.M. 387, Wm. Hai gh , P.M. 12S3, John Spencer, creating an attachment to work together for the best interests of the province, P.M. 40S, Wm. Moyer Tate, P.M. 30(1, Geo. Illingworth , P. AI. 258, and H y. that it has given pleasure to us all and been a strength to me, for which I am very Beaumont , P.M. 1301 , P.P.G. Std. Brs.; E. Rowe Dickenson , P.M. 30S, P.G. grateful. Our Librarian has also been very active in his department , and as his Org. ; Wm. Ash , P.M. 1019, Tom Buckland , P.M. 1231 , C. F. Brindley, P.M. work is seen by you all , particularl y in the Reprints and in the Alemoirs 249 1, and Wm. Gadsby, P.M. 2)9 1, P.P.G. Orgs. ; Geo. H y, Schofield , P.M. of W. Bros. Gaukrogcr and Lingard , I feel certain you will approve of it. IS42 P. A-iSt. G. Sec. ; J. Matthewm in , P.M. 1019, and J. R . Barton , P.M. 30(1, Alany of you will join me in sorro w at the death of W. Bro. W. W. Clayton, P. P. Asst. G. Sees. ; Elias Heaton , P.M., 3S7, P.G. Purst. ; A. E. Powolny, P.M . 1311, P.P.G.D., who was interred yesterday. A suggestion was thrown out P.M. 1211 , Geo. Althorp, P.M. 101S, Win. Co^kcrolt , P.M. 307, V. W. Turner , at one lodge visited by me, which I shall pass on to the Grand Lodge for their P .M. 408, Thos. Gaukrogcr , P.M. 307, Jno. Shoesmith , P.AI. 1783, Edwin consideration : " That a statue of King Edward VII. be presented to the nation Billin- iton. P.M. 14 G2 . J. A. Heastie , P.AI. 652, Chas. Cromick , P.M. 2330 , and by the Masonic Fraternity." Britannia Lodge, No. 139, some months ago invited Geo. Thompson , P.M. 100 1 , P.P.G. Pursts.; ]no. T. Goodall , P.AI. 1301 , A. Prov. Grand Lodge to meet in Sheffield next April, and they desire it so much Alderson , P. AI . 1302 , Win. Senior , P.M. 1513, Alf re .1 L.-a-h , P.M. 43 -; , Walter that 1 hope to be able to accept it. Brethren , in exercising my duties as Deputy, Davey, P.AI. 1001, and George Siones, P.M. 14(12 , Prov. G. Stewards ; and from my experience in visiting the lod ges, I can assure you that there is such Thomas Leighton , Ty ler 139 ; and Thos. Chester, Tyler 904, Asst. to P.G. Ty ler. an interest in , and a devotion to, Freemasonry in West Yorks, that we need not Also W. .Masters, Past Masters, acting Wardens, and brethren from Lodges 61, fear any effort too great for our strength , if it commends itself to the wisdom of 1.19, M9, 154. 208, 242 , 25S, 264, 265, 275. 2S9, 290, 302, 304, 306, 307, 30S, the brethren. It is a pleasure to meet you all here to-day, and I greet you with hearty 337, 380, 3S7, 401 , 40S, 439, 448, 458, 495, 521 , Goo, 603 , 652, 750, Sio, 827, good wishes. ito i 101S 1019, 1034, 10 2 1102 1108 1211 S37, 904, 910, 971, 974, , , 4 , , , , 1214, Bro. H. S. CHILDE , the Vice-Chairman of the Charity Committee, said 1 1 22 , 1221 , 123 1 , 1239, 12S3, 1301, 302, 1462 , 1513, 1514, 5 1542 , 1545, 1645, that , according to the notice on the agenda paper, the business he had to 2n 2o6 22 , 226S, 2 21 , 1648, 1736, 1779, '783. 35. 9. -°9 h ~~S9, G' 3 2330, 249 1, bring before the brethren was to ask them to concur in the suspension of 8, 266 26 2695, and 2S56. 255 9, 77, By-law 51, in order that a grant might be made to Bro. Mark Scott, 1211 , The acting Prov. G. Master, Bro. Richard Wilson , P.G.D., Dep. Prov. Leeds. ; the acting Dtp. Prov. G. Master, Uro. Henry Smith, P.G.D., G. Master Ihe AiTiNG PKOV. G RAND M ASTER said : I am bound to express my of Prov. G. Lod ' P.D.P.G.M., and the Officers ge entered at four o clock , opinion , and I must say that I have known Bro. Mark Scott for a long offered and a portion of Hol Scri and solemn prayer was y pture read by tlie time. He has done good work for the Corporation and in other directions, Prov. G. Chap lains. and he is deserving ol the grant being made to him. The acting I'rov. G. Master, the acting Dep. Prov. G. Master, and thc Bro. C HILDE, after expressing regret for the absence of Bro. \V. Black - Prov. G. Oflicers, Present and Past, were then saluted, and the roll of burn , the Chairman ol the Charity Committee, through illness, said that lodges was called. last A pril and May, in London , the Committee elected nine cases and one The roll of Present Prov. G. Ollicers was called , and the roll of Past , case was presented under the Heaton testimonial. A fortnight ago they Prov. G. Officers noted. elected two boys and one g irl , so that on the whole the Charity Committee Apologies were announced from the Piov. G. Master, from Bro. William thought they had done fairly good work. It was his duty to request the Blackburn , P.P.G.D., Chairman of the Charity Committee, and upwards brethren this year to do what they could to qualify themselves for Steward- Past Prov. G. Officers, W. Masters, Past Masters, Wardens, and of 50 shi ps for the Boys' School, because the Charity Committee were of opinion brethren. that, so far as the province was concerned , it was the Boys' School turn. He The minutes of the annual meeting held at Dewsbury on the 17th Apri l , had to thank the (brethren of the province for the handsome support they were read and confirmed. had given to the Charities during the past year, and hoped that they would The ACTING PROV . G. MASTER , addressing the brethren , said : not think the Committee were pressing them too hard with respect to next Brethren , the oldest authentic record which we have of a regular meeting of year. As the acting R.W. Prov. Grand Master had said , there was no Masons in West Yorkshire was that of the holding here of a meeting speculative limit to what they could do, if thc Charity Committee only worked the old lodge from York in 1713, when iS gentlemen of the nei ghbour)] jod are by thc brethren properly. He regretted that he had not been able to attend so said to have been initiated. After a somewhat long period we have the foundin g many lodges as he should have done. He trusted that next year of the Hope Lod ge, No. 302, in 1794, followed at intervals by the forming of the , however, would present Bradford lod ges, in all ei g ht , including the Eccleshill Lod ge, N J . 1034. he would be able to visit the lodges more frequently, and that there We are to-day met for the first time under the auspices of the Acacia Lod ge, not be a decrease of subscriptions in consequence. So much for the past. With regard to next A list before No. 2321 , which was consecrated on 2S-.h Septembir, iSSj, by our late R.W.P.G M., pril and May, the Committee had a heavy Bro. Thos. Wm. Tew. Bradford has excellent reason to be proud of the result them. They already had 12 cases on tlie list for those elections, and whether of its enterprise in the formation of new lod ges. Whilst in so ne of (he very the cases could be elected depended largely upon how they would " shell large centres of industry in the province there has been a sprinkling of failures out " and subscribe. The list was the heaviest they had had, and he was during the last century, lod ges having died out or collapsed from one cause or sure the brethren would help the province to keep to the front, as it had another , Bradford stands out exceptionall y strong, every lodge when once always done. Bro. Childe concluded by proposing the adoption .of the planted here having gone forward and continued to prosper to the present day. report , and that the sum of £20 be granted to Bro. Mark Scott, in accord- This speaks well for the judgment and foresi ght of the b.-etiren wii o hive in past ance with the petition which had been presented. the initiative in forming lht'.su loigcs. They evidentl y desired to have ages taken Bro . \V. V. S.Miniso.v P.G.I)., the an undoubted prospect of success bufore launching any new enterprise , , in seconding the resolution that in view grant be made in the circumspection in this direction has b^-en amp l y justili j d by the result. , remarked that he full y sympathised with Bro. Scott and their strong Whilst recommending our brethren not to err on the side of over-caution , an 1 so position in which he was placed. The Committee would require support in carry had nipp le laudable and commendable progress , yet we trust that full and weighty ing the cases , it being the heaviest list known since he consideration will be g iven to the prospect of future stability an*I pro .purity, as bten connected with the Charity Committee of West Yorkshire. He would well as to assumed requirements fur the present , when seeking to est io lish new urge upon the Charity members of the lodges to do their best to get sub- lod ges. It may, perhaps , be interesting to mention in passing an important event scri ptions not onl y from the lod ge funds, but fro m private members. In the which uccurri - 1 just 50 years ago, viz., thc visit of the then M.W. Grand .Master absence of the Chairrnan, the cause of which he regretted, he had to thank of England , the late Lord Zetland , accompanied by the Grand Lodge, for the purpose the brethren for the manner in which they sent in the voting papers for the last election. It was a heavy election , but the Committee succeeded in an argument that it would greatly increase the work of the Grand Secretary to and also electing all their cases.be He secondedto the adoptionof of the report , have so many voting papers pass through his hands, but he pointed out that this that the grant of ^20 made a brother Lodge 1211. work was done several times a year with respect to the Charitable Institu- The motions were carried unanimousl y. tions. He concluded by moving the following resolutions .- " That it is the The ACTING P ROV . G RAND M AS TER said : When it came to our know- opinion of. this Provincial Grand Lodge that the election of Grand ledge that the Most VVorshipful the Grand Master of England was going Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of England should be so conducted that the to confer Grand Lodge honours on our worthy Prov. Gran d Secretary , Bro. members of the Grand Lodge have the opportunity of exercising their Herbert Green , I felt—althoug h he could not take any action himself—I privilege of voting at any such election of the Grand Treasurer without it should be remiss if I did not give an opportunity to every lodge in. the being requisite personally to attend the meeting of Grand Lodge, and so province to show their appreciation of the services he has rendered , and the avoid the expense (often considerable) and loss of time incident to attend- grea t pleasure they felt that the Grand Lodge should have conferred an ing the Grand Lodge." " That it is desirable that any necessary steps bs office upon him. For that purpose I sent out cards giving them an oppor-r taken by this province to act in conjunction with other provinces favourable tunity to subscribe a sum which I calculated would cover the expenses of the to such a movement, to bring about such an alteration of Rule 19 of the Grand clothing, the clothing belonging to the Arch , and also the fee of Book of Constitutions as will give effect to the object of this resolution. " honour for the office. I am glad to say that every lodge h as responded. " That copies of this resolution be printed and sent by the provinci al Grand We have already bought the clothing—it is there (pointing to a table in Secretary to the Provincial Grand Secretaries of the various Masonic front of the dais), and I will proceed to invest Bro. Green with part of it. provinces of England and Wales, and report thereon to the next or soma I find , however, that in conferring past rank there are no fees of honour, so future meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge." that there is a larger balance than I thought I should have. I have paid Bro. Major BOLTON seconded the motion. and the balance I give to Bro. Green for his expenses in for all the clothing, Bro. H ENRY SMITH , P.D.P.G.M., remarked that as no notice had been going to receive the honour. given of the text ot the resolution the Pr ov. Grand Lodge was not in a Green. The acting Prov. Grand Master proceeded to invest Bro. position to vote upon it. They could not legally do so. It was the old Continuing, he said that they all felt that in conferring that honour on difficulty of voting for Grand Treasurer all , the entailing of a great cost, but Bro. Green the Grand Lodge had honoured West Yorkshire. They they could not go in face of their bye-laws. He appealed to the Prov. G. acknowled ged the ability and courtesy with which Bro. Green had carried Registrar if his view of the case was not the correct one. and wished him health, long out the duties of Provincial Grand Secretary, The PROV. G. R EGISTRAR said he agreed with that view. life , and happiness in wearing the clothing. The ACTING P ROV . G. M ASTER said ful Prov. Grand Master in that his attention had been called Bro. H. G. E. G REEN said : Right Worshi p to the subject , but he thought it desirable that it should be brought before the chair , officers and brethren , during the war in South Africa you have that meeting so that the brethren mi being in ght have the information which Bro . frequently heard of the poor fellows, brethren and fellow citizens, Last had gathered , even if they could not pass the resolution. but I doubt whether any of them were ever in sucii an He thought a ti ght corner, it was important to the Freemasons of England that they shoul d tike part extremely ti ght corner as I am now—simply because I am not able in the election of Grand Treasurer. Rule 27 of the Prov. Lodge, however , su fficientl y to lhank you for the handsome present you have given to me to- distinctly stated that the proposer should I should like to mention one or give no less than 14 days' notice day. But before I quite get to that point , of the terms of his resolution , and that resolution had been laced in his two facts and figures with regard to the province with reference to what has p been hands only just before the meeting. Personal ly, he had no objection to any- taken place since I was connected with it. During the 16 years I have thing that might occur there, Masons resigned but he did not think they should settle such ai Secretary there have been initiated or joined 4792 , 1955, important resolution at a minute's notice, which by its wording might give died 1121 , and excluded 775, necessitating Sf>43 entries in the Provincial offence to Grand Lod * while the ge. He thought the wisest course would be to wait Grand Lodge Registers. The number of members now 15 4339, until other people had expressed an op number of members who have been initiated or j oined during the 16 years inion. As the Prov. Grand Regis- been tra r had held that the resolution was out of order because of the want of has been 4792, so that it will be seen that during that period there has notice , he (the acting Prov. Grand Master) must decline to allow a vote a complete charge in the membership of the province. The number of to be taken. members when 1 first began to assist in the work of the province in 1S74 was 2841, and of Masters and Past Masters625- As I have already stated , I he discussion dropped. the present membershi p is 4339, while there are 1269 Masters and Past Bro. LAST gave notice that at the next Prov. Grand Lodge he woold Masters. During the period 1 have been acting as Assistant Secretary and move a resolution with respect to the election of Grand Treasurer, and afterwards as Secretary, upwards of .£75.000 has been collected and sent to added that he would take care to hand the resolution in in tima. London to the Masonic Central Charities, besides a great deal of money in Bro. W M . W ATSON , P.P.S.G.W., Honorary Librarian , expresssd other ways, such as testimonials, and so on , has been raised. That is a large thanks for the hearty and spontaneous response which had been given to his sum of money, and of the amount I have mentioned £70,000 will have passed appeal during the last 12 months, for funds towards publishing the Library through my hands. During this period of 16 years we have elected Reprints, somewhere near three-fourths of the lodges in the province having 1S8 candidates for the Masonic Charities, and this has necessitated subscribed. The handsome sum thus raised had enabled him to treat th-j the collection and manipulation of 457,000 votes. I received my appoint- subscribers very liberall y with regard to the number of cop ies issued to ment on the 21st June , the longest day of the year, and may tell you it was them , the initial cost pro rata for producing each copy being much less the proudest day of my life. I fully recognise that the ofli;e was not con- when a large number could be ordered. He remarked that he wojld bs ferred on me for anything I have done, but on the province and for your saved much unnecessary work and correspondence if ths lodges w mld regularity in making your returns, and the manner in wlvch you attend promptly acknowledge receipt of the parcels he sent out , many having Grand Lodge. Your duties in your various lodges is fully known in London omitted to do so at all. He was pleased to say that many favourabl e com- and recognised. I wish to thank sincerely and gratefully the Masters of the ments had been made with regard to the " ' n Memoriam " obituary notices 81 lodges throug hout the province, and through them the 4339 brethren, for on distinguished West Yorkshire brethren deceased, which had been issued this handsome gift of the Grand Lodge regalia of the Craft and Arch , and to members of Provincial Grand Lodge with the summons for that mseting, assuie them I appreciate their generosity. I do not promise to redouble my under the auspices and cordial sanction of the Deputy Provincial Grand e fforts in the province , because that is impossible , but I can assure you that Master. West Yorkshire was the first province to adopt the idea, and I shall not rela* x them in the slightest degree. I have the greatest affection everyone thoug ht it to be a step in the right direction. for and pride in my province. It has always been my earnest endeavour to Bro. J OHN B.YRRACLOI GH , P.G.D., stated that it was intended to invite do everything that lay in my power to carry out the duties of the office I the Prov. Grand Lodge to hold its next meeting at Leeds, but , after the have the honour to hold , and to assist any brother , whoever he may be, in intimation of the acting Prov. Grand Master, the invitation would be post- any part of the province, to the best of my ability . Sometimes things poned. become a little awkward and across, and the Prov. Secretary is onl y- The ACTING PROV . G RAND M ASTER proposed a vote of thanks to human , so that he gels put about , and occasionall y speaks and writes a the W.M., officers , and brethren of the Acacia Lodge, No. 2321 , for the little more sharp ly than he should do to those with whom he has to do. provision made for the accommodation of Prov. Grand Lodge on that You must forg ive me, for it is only from a desire to serve your best interests, occasion. to keep you in the right path, and the province in good order. If I have Bro. J. C. M ALCOLM , P.D.P.G.M., P.G.D., seconded the motion , which offended you , I wish sincerely to apologise. Until the moment I read my was carried. official letter of appointment I had not the slightest idea there was anything Prov. Grand Lodge was then closed. of the kind in store for anyone in the province, and therefore it came to me Forty-four brethren afterward s dined together at the Masonic Hall, as a great surprise. Who has moved in the matter, or how it came about , Rawson-squarc, the acting Prov. G.M., Bro. Wilson , presiding. I am not up to the present aware, but if any are present who have exercised influence with respect to my appointment I hope they will receive fro m me my heaitiest, warmest , and most grateful thanks. To Bro. Richard Wilson , the acting R.VV . Prov. Grand Master iu the chair, who kindly undertook the raising of this testimonial , I also offer my sincere and Scotland grateful thanks, snd assure him that I am and ever shall be full of gratitude lcr what he hss done for ire. I sincerely thank you all. GRAND LODGE. Bro. J. T. L AST , P.M. 2.321 , P.P.G. Reg., having given notice that he would call attention to the method of election of the Grand Treasurer of Kng land , and move a resolution thereon , referred to the various methods of The quarterl y meeting of the above Grand Lodge Was held in Free- election under different Constitutions , especiall y that of America. In masons' Hall, Edinburgh, on the 7th inst. The Hon. James Hozier, M.P., Kngland , however , he said all the members of Grand Lodge, consisting of G.M., presided , and was supported by Bros. J ohn Graham , of B-oadstone , Present and Past Masters, and actual Wardens, had a right to vote at th; G.M. Depute ; W. A. Dinwiddie, Prov. G.M. Dumfriesshir e ; Col. Camp- election of Grand Treasurer, which was, therefore, regarded as the blue bell , Prov. G.M. East Perthshire ; Mijor F. \V. Allan , P.S.G.W. - lames ribbon of the Craft. Ninety per cent, of those who were qualified to vote Caldwell and William Officer , P.G.Di. ; W. VV. Robartson , P.G. Archi- in Grand Ledge had never exercised the franchise , because it was necessary tect ; R. K. Inches, P.G. Jeweller ; J. Dalrymple Duncan , P.S.G.W. ; for them to attend the meetings in London and fill up the voting papers. David Reid , G. Sec. ; and E. A. Chisholm , G. Treas. The ¦I Wardens' hat gave the members in London a great advantage, because it not only chairs were filled by Bros. A. A. Speirs, S.G.W., and W. Munro Denholm , necessitated the expenditure of a great deal of the time of the Provincial J.G.W. brethren , but also of from three to five guineas out of their own pockets in The G RAND M ASTER , before entering on the ordinary business, made an going to and stay ing in Louden for the elections. It also debarred many appropriate reference to the assassination of President McKinley, and pro- Provincial brethre n from becoming candidates for the oflice. They had posed the following resolution : " We, the Freemasons of Scotland , in Grand only one Past Grand Tteasurer in Yoikshire, and many of them would Lod ge assembled at Edinburg h , desire, on behalf of ourselves and on remember how they went up to London in force and succeeded iu carry ing behalf of all Scottish Freemasons at home, in India , in the Colonies , and in the election of Bro. Major Wocdall , while there were a number of brethren forei gn parts, to place on record our deep and heartfelt sympath in y with Mrs. West Ycikihire woith y cf the c ilice. He thought those breihre n who McKinley, ,-ind wilh the people of the I ' n tied' States, in the terrible domest C w £re qualified could e quall y well fill up their papers at home, without being and national loss which they have sustained by the cold-blooded murder of under the necessity ol journeying to London ior the purpose, lt was used as a President so illustrious, and a man so bsloved." The resolution was unanimously approved , and a copy was ordered to be The following were elected to fill the vacancies on the Board of Grand forwarded to the American* Ambassador in London. Stewards: Bros. William L. Hamilton, J. Foster King, Allan S. Edmiston , On the motion of the G RAND MASTER , it was also agreed to send an James H. Fenton , James M'Combe, and M. Goldston. expression of regret to Sir Michael and Lady Octavia Shaw Stewart on It was reported by the Benevolence Committee that grants amounting to the death of Captain Houston Shaw Stewart, a gallant officer who died £224 15s. had been voted during the past two months. on his way home from active service in South Africa. Bro. W. A. STEVEN, P.D.G.M. New Brunswick, was introduced to the meeting, and , having been welcomed by the G.M., he made a few remarks on the flourishing condition of Freemasonry in New Brunswick and through- out Canada generally. Craft flnmsonr£. A report was presented by Grand Committee on a disputed point between the Gran d Lodges of Denmark and Hamburg affecting Maronic Scientific Lodge, No. 88. law. The Grand Lodge of Hamburg having erected a daughter lodge in At the meeting of the lodge cn Monday, the nth instant, Bro. vV. James, W.M., Copenhagen , and thus encroached on the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge in the chair, a resolution was passed by a majority in favour of removing a bye-law of Denmark, the latter represented the fact to the Grand Lodge of Scot- restricting the membership of the lodge to SS. The limitation was first inserted ir. the land, and requested it to declare that the erection of such a lodge was an bye-laws in the year 1S91. The present number of members is SS. infringement of its jurisdiction. Grand Secretary, at the request of Grand Committee, communicated the application to Grand Lodge of Hamburg, and requested an explanation. The Grand Lodge of Hamburg replied Lion and Lamb Lodge, No. 192. that, with the concurrence of the Grand Lodge of Denmark, certain persons This lodge held its regular meeting at Cannon-street Hotel on Thursday, the 7th instant, when there were present: Bros. A. Fergusson, W.M. ; A. J. Rippin , residing in Copenhagan were initiated in one of its lodges at Hamburg, and S W.; R. F. Roche, J.W. ; Thos. Cohu , P.M., Treas.; Jas. S nith , P.M., Sec ; W. J. these brethren afterwards requested the Grand I odge of Hamburg to erect Lockett, S.D. ; W. J. Fishleigh , J.D. ; T. Stokes, I.P.M. ; William Baker, P.M., a lodge at Copenhagen , because " the Grand Lodge of Denmark consists D.C.j Chatterton, P.M. S70, Org. ; I. Collins, I.G. j F. H. Farr and W. Lloyd , of Craft Masonry, Scottish Degrees, and chapter, all combined in ' one Stewards ; Robeson , P.M.j Mower, P.M. j Hughes, P.M. ; Adams, Dearsley, Grand Lodge; ' that the Craft Degrees are in many respects entirel Davies, Grimes, Gosheron, Brough , Preston, Durrant, Allerton , J. W. Fishleigh, y Ellis, , Pui brook , A. A. Hamlett, Bayley, dependent on the hi her Degrees ; the Grand Lodgeof Denmark initiates Back Williams, , Mein Jones, Robinson , g Hipwell, Bassett, Meers, Cowderoy, T. E. Fergusson, Hanks, Wetton , Prevost, Christians only, to the exclusion of all other beliefs." Grand Committee, Press, Philpot, Dickson, and Stevenson. Visilors : Bros. Huckell, W.M. 65; in their report, said they regretted very much the infringement the Grand Watts-Lea, W.M. 2414 j Jas. Brown, P.M. 1446 ; Jackson, I.G. 142 1 ; Carman, Lodge of Hamburg had made on the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of 2442; Hammett, SCo ; and March, 1185 . Denmark, and they were of opinion that the grounds assigned for its action The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the list meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros. Goshero n and Preston w :r; raised to the Degree of were irrelevant, and did not warrant the erection of the lodge complained M.M., and Bros. Stevenson to that of F.C. The ballot was then taken for Messrs. of. The Committee, therefore, recommended Grand Lodge to find that Dickson and Philpot, and it proving unanimous, they were initiated into Freemasonry. the lodge erected by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg at Copenhagen was The sum of £5 5s. was voted to the widow of a deceased brother. The W.M. then illegal and irregular ,* but, before passing resolutions giving effect to announced to the lodge the death of Bro. George Kenning, P.M. Bro. Stakes I.P.M., such a finding, the Committee suggested that the views of proposed , and Bro. Robeson, P.M., seconded—*' That a letter of condolence be sent to communicated to the Grand Lod Mrs. George Kenning, and that the same be recorded in the minutes." After Bro. Grand Lodge should be ge of Ham- Cohu, P.M., and several other brethren had spoken, the resolution was carried unani- burg, in the hope that it might, in the interests of Masonry, recall the mously. Bro. D. T. Jackson, !.G. 1421 , was proposed as a joining member. Bro. A. charter, and so restore Masonic unity. The Committee further reported .]. Rippin announced his intention of representing the lodge at the Girls' Festiv al . A that the Grand Lodge of England had had this matter under its considera- Committee was formed to arrange for the ladies' night, and, there being no further tion, and had unanimously passed the following resolution : " That a body business, the lodge was then closed. calling itself ' Lodge Christian Zum Palmbaum ' or ' Lodge Christian til Palmatroeat, " and meeting in Copenhagen, having been declared illegal Williamson Lodge, No. 949. and irregular b the Grand Lodge of Denmark, all Masons under the y The officers and brethren of the above lodge, on the Sth instant, entertained his United Grand Lodge of England are hereby warned that they cannot visit Worship the Mayor, Bro. Kirtley, P.M., P.S.G.W., to a banquet at the Masonic Hall , such irregular body, nor can any lodge under this jurisdiction admit as a Monkwearmouth , and the members recognised in an appropriate manner the high visitor, or joining member, any member of such irregular body, without honour which was so recently pai-i to him on the occasion of the meeting of the Prov. incurring the penalty attaching to a grave Masonic offence." Grand Lodge in Sunderland , when the Prov. Grand Master, Lord Barnard , conferred the collat of P.S.G.W. on him. Bto. KirUey has been a membw o-f the WWiim-son Bro. ALFRED A. M URR AY , W.S., moved the disapproval of Grand Lodge for over 20 years, was W.M. in 18S4, and in 1SS5 was appointed Prov. Grand Committee's recommendation, and this was seconded by Bro. M, Deacon. For some years hi held the position of Treasurer of the lodge, and he wis GOLDSTON. one of those instrumental in acquiring thc excellent property which the lodje possesses in the Masonic Hall , North Bridge-street. The G RAND MASTER pointed out that if the recommendation of Grand Bro. R. Scott, W.M., presided , and there were also oresent : Bros, the Mayor; Committee was not upheld, it meant that they were denying the sovereignty J. Grayslon, I.P.M. ; Jas. Blake, S.W. ; D. Bell , J.W. ; G. B. Hall , P.P.G.P. j of the Grand Lodge of Denmark within its own territory. Ii. R. Cherrett, Sec. ; W. H. Turner, J.D. ; A. T. Munroe. P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; E. On a vote being taken, the adoption of the report, which was moved by White, l.G. ; W. H. Foster and J.Cuthbert , Stwds. ; J. C. Mow, P.M., P.P.J.G.W.; E. Lautebach P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. ; Bro. W ILLIAM Ori'icER, and seconded by Bro. Major A LLAN", was carried , Jas. Lee, P.P.G.P. ; E. H. Tiliev . P.A.G.C. ; D. D. Smiih, W.M. 138.; ; T. James, W.M. 07; W. T. Wallace, P.M.; R. J. by a large majority. Cuthbertson , Jas. Allan , C. E. Thompson , Alf. Grilfiths , W. II. Andre v, W. Hissell, Grand Committee recommended Grand Lodge to the effect that the J. Rowlands, T. Lawson, Chick, Churchill , MolTit , Chri.p, BoUo Schmiechen , R. D. recognition of a sovereign Grand Lodge in Western Australia was pre- Jeffrey, C. A. Spencer, Summerside, and Robson. mature. Of the 2S Scottish lodges, 26 had expressed their desire to retain The presentation consisted of a gold Prov. Senior Grand Warden's jewel in a case, and bore upon the silver plat; the initials "J.G.K." The inscription on the j ewel their connection with the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and two lodges only was as follows -. " Presented to his Worship the M ayor of Sunderland, Bro. j. G. bad dissented irom that resolution. The recognition of a Grand Lodge in Kirtley, P.M., P.P.G.J.D., bv the brethren of the Williamson Lodge (No. 949), on his Western Australia would imply the abandonment of the Scottish lodges and appointment as P.G.S.W. of Durham , September , IOOI ." the sovereign rights of Scotland in the colony. Bro. Scott made the presentation on behalf of the officers and members of the The recommendation of the Committee was adopted. lodge. To say that his Worship was deserving of the honour was, he slid, to express the opinion not only of their own lod ge, but of every lod ge in the Province of Durham. It was agreed to grant new charters to Lodges Robert King Stewart, His Worship did a great deal toward s making the recent Provinciil Gran J Lid 'e the New Stevenson, Holytown, Lanarkshire, and Fingal, Day Dawn, Western success it was. They also claimed the distinction to th : Miyor as an honour to the Australia. Williamson Lodge. He felt sure that when his Worship accompanied th; Provincial oflicers in visiting the lodges in Sunderland and neighbourhood all would give him a The Hon. Charles M. Ramsay was unanimously elected Provincial hearty welcome. in room of Bro. Grand Master of Forfarshire, James Berry, who has Bios. A. T. Munro and G. B. Hall joined in the expression of recognition of the resigned ollice on account of the state of his health. honour done to the Mayor, and the latter gave an interesting resume of Bro. Kirtley 's Bro. Thomas Mylne was re-appointed District Grand Master of Queens- connection with the lodge, and me ntioned the number of very excellent brethren who ~ land and Bro. Alexander C. Mather was appointed representative ol had become members of the lodge during lhat connection , including Bro. Samuel , Grand Storey. Lodge to the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. The Mayor said that , in accepting the office of Provincial Grand Senior Warden , It was agreed to vote 100 guineas to the Masonic Relief Fund in he wanted it to be an honour to the whole of his brethicn of the lodge, and not merely Natal. a personal honour. I he gift they had favoured him with was extremely beautiful , and would be tieisured b him as long as he lived. Behind Bro. W. A. D INWIDDIE proposed , and Bro. R. K. I NCHES seconded , y its intrinsic worth , and what he valued far mure, theie was e xiiting among his brethren the feeling of appreciation , thc re-election of Bro. the Hon. James Hozier as Grand Master, and the of love, of harmony, which hid promoted the gift. His Worsdip then gave an interesting nomination was received with acclamation. Masonic retrospect, and referred to the absence, through unavoidabl e circumstances, of The G RAND M ASTER returned thanks for the affectionate manner in some of the P.Ms, of the ljdift **, who had expressed their person il si'isfaction b oth at which they had re-elected him to the chair for a third year, an honour which his appointment and at the presentation being m ide t> him , and in which they p utici * piled. He went on to mention many beloved faces of thosewio hid been comectel he highly appreciated , and he also thanked the members of Grand Lodge with them in years past, but who ha I now joined the great majorit,', such as Bros. for the hearty manner in which they had co-operated with him , which had Egglestone, P.M., Shadforth , P.M., Sir Hedworth Willia nso.n, P.M., and others. He made his period of oflice a pleasure instead of a trial. (Applause.) referred to the part he took with others in acq li.ing those premises, and slid that he The following other Grand office-bearers were nominated for next was pleased to know that the spirit of Freemasonry which he found existing at the beginning of his connection with the lodge was still continued ; it was the true spirit of year :— the Great Master, Jit was the very essence of Misonry, and if they followed thit he Bro. W. Munro Denholm ...... S.G.W. believed that no professing Christian wouli come nearer to the spirit of the G'eit „ R. King Stewart, of Murdostoun , Prov. G.M. Founder of Christianity. (A??Iiuse.) of Lanarkshire, Middle Ward ...... J.G.W. The evening was a very har.noniou s an] pleasant o.ie. ,, Rev. Geoige R. Anderson ...... S.G. Chap. „ Rev. David Watson ... ,.. ... J.G. Chap. - Pantiles Lodge, No. 2200. ,, James Orr Sinclair ...... S.G.D. INSTALLVTION OF BRO. EDWARD O. HOWIS. ,, George Crawford ...... J.G.D. There was a large attendance of visitors and members of the Pantiles Lodge, No. „ Frank W. Simon ...... G. Architect. 2*200, at the Masonic Temple, Pomp Room, Tunbridje Wells, on the 6th instant , tht ,, Arthur J. Ramsay ,,. ,., ... G. Jeweller. occasion being the installation of Bro. Elward O. Howis, the VV.M. elect, to the W. M. ,, John O. Stewart ,,...... G. Bible Bearer. chair. The general arrangements of the lodge room were most ta iifactoril y cirrieJ Andrew Fergus ...... G.D.C. out by the Tyler, Bro. J. VV. B m 'ter, who has occupie 1 that position in Mtsonry for ,, nearly a score of years. Amongst the ollicers present were ; B-o 1. I* W.M. ; ,,. . M. Best , ,, William Falconer ...... G. B.ard. E. O. Howis, S.VV.; Edward Westbrook , J.W. ; Albert Burslem , P.M., Se:. ,* „ Roberth Bathgate ...... G.S.B. W. H. Downs, J.D. ; Hub:rtC. Gain , DC; M. D. Brown , A.D.C. ; G. DuJene y, ,, J. Kenyon Lees ...... ,., G. Dir. of Music. I.G. ; Lewis Ii. i.uck , Oig. ; hracl Sida and Ernest Saunderson , Stwds. ; J. Vv. ,, Arthur J. Curie ...... G. Org. Boulter , Tyler; and the fell -wing Past Misters of the lodge : Bro?. R. Stevenson , Captain Alexander M'Rae ...... G. Marshal. P.P.A.G.D.C ; I. Putter , J. CoifielJ , and Raeau Martin. The visitors present „ included the following : Bros. W.M. ,., ,,, J. C. KusSell , VV.M. Knole; E. P. Stacey, ,, James Grierson ... G.I.G. Medway ; G. Rocers,,W.M. Giorge Rice Lodge; E. O'iver, P.M. Holmesdale; 1, George Hay ... .,, ... G.Tyler. W.J. Skinner, P.M. Holmesdale; J. A. Hughes, W.M, Amherst ; W. Forrester, S D. Crane Lodge ; W. Wiseman , 2200 ; Edward Catchpole, Holmesdale ; S, words in which to express his thanks for the kindness shown him that evening. He Oaten, Holmesdale ; F. VV. Warde, W.M. Stour; W. R. Noble, P.M. Crane ; joined the lodge immediately after its consecration , and ha had the honour shortly after Louis S. Beale, P.M. Holmesdale; Vim. Thorne, Royil York ; S. V. B ooth , its establishment of being invited to take oflice as one of the Stewards. From that Holmesdale ; R. Lang Sims, W.M. 2394; A. I. King, S.B. Holmesdale; A. T. time till the time he passed out of the Immediate Past Master's chair, he had taken Scot;, Chap. ; James Cave, S.D. 1223 ; VV. H. Wall, 106.-$; H. Hiri s, Sec. the deepest personal interest in the progress and the doings of the Pantiles Lodge, and Holmesdale. The following members .vere also present in lod ge: Bros. C. J.Ellis, he trusted that" so long as God gave him health and strength , he should continue to do Herbert Harris, T. J. Hudson , E. W. Newson , Louis Edwa-ds, Jimes Combley, what he could for the lodge. During the past 32 years he had worked in the Tunbridije Herbert Gillian , Daniel Hoadley, Roger C. D. VVayma<-k , Thos. E. Collins, jun., R. I. Wells Post Office, and for the past 10 years he had had the honour of holding the Crates, Frank Harris, Albert A. Cundell, George Pair , J. F. Adkin , T. Hall, G. appointment of Chief Clerk . Those who were in the Civil Service had to put their Grover, E. Hickmott, J. J. Crates, H. Duprec, M. A. H. Edwardes , and J. Jones. feelings very much on one side if they were ambitious to obtain the charge of a district. The lodge having been opened , after the conducting of certain formal business, the He had been successful in obtaining one of those appointments. (Hear, hear.) Thit I.P.M., Bro.T. S. Best, proceeded to inttil Bro. Edward Owen Howis to the W.M.'s had necessitated his removal from Tunbridge Wells. Whether in time he should be chair. The installation ceremony was excellently conducted by Bro . Best, who received able to get a transfer back into this neighbourhood he could not say, but he hoped to afterwards the cordial congratulations of the brethren , as did also Bro. Grunwell , who command the confidence of the authorities who had those matters at their disposal. It officiated as D. of C. The W.M. then nppoirted and invested his officers as follows: would certainly be his endeavour to be present at lodge as often as he could , and he Bros. Edward Westbrook , S.W.; Ernest Edwin Fenwick, J.W. ; Rev. Henry Edwyn extended a hearty invitation to any brother -.vho may be visiting the island. Eardley, Chap. ; Nicholas Grunwell , P.M., Treas. ; Albeit Burslem , P.M., Sec. ; Bro . Potter, P.M., also responded in quite an eloquent speech on the beauties of Wm. Henry Downs, S.D. ; John Charles Dudeney, J.D. ; H. Cecil Coi n , I.G. ; M. the ritual , which were, he said , more calculated to keep a man straight in business and Davis Brown , D.C. ; Ernest Sanderson , A.D.C. ; Israel Sida, Lewis H. Luck, Edwd. social position than anything he knew. Wright Newsom, and James Combley, Stwds. ; and Roger Charles D. Waymark , S.B. Bro. Tester, P.M., proposed in a facetious speech "The Health of the Visitors," On the motion of Bro. Burslem , in the regretted absence of Bro . VV. Rule, through and coupled with the toast the names of Bros. J. W. Warwick , W.M. S74; Slack, indisposition , the following notice of motion was carried unanimously : " That a Pat S.VV. ; Lang Sims, and Henry Harris, Sec. 874; each of whom responded. Master's jewel and collar be presented to Bro. T. S. Best , in recognition of valuable Bro . Stevenson, P.M., proposed "The Initiates," to which Bros. Gilliam and services rendered to the lodge as VVorshipful Master for the past two years, and that Cundell responded. the same be paid for out of the funds of the lodge." The report of the Permanent The other toasts were "The Treasurer and Secretary," "The Officers of the Committee and of the Audit Committee was then read, and received with acclamation , Lodge," and the Tyler 's. as there was a balance to the good of £214. Bros. Frank Harrisr Roland John Crates, During the evening there were some very good songs, in addition to a violin solo, and George Etherington then received their Grand Lodge certificates , the first issued by by Bro. Tester. the lodge of those signed in the name of the King as " Protector of the Cralt." Bro A. Burslem was then re-elected Almoner, and Bro. Wm. Rule as Charity Repre- Papyrus sentative. Lodge, No. 2562, The brethren then adjourned for the banquet to the Pump Room , which had been INSTALLATION OF BRO. J. B. GISBORNE. tastefully decorated. At the Hotel Cecil on Wednesday, the 6th inst., the members of the above lodge The newly-installed W.M., Bro. Edward Owen Howis, occupied the chair, and and their guests held a most successful meeting, when their deservedly popular Bro. amongst other brethren present, in addilion to those who had been present in lodge, John B. Gisbornewas installed as W.M. for the ensuing vear. were : Bros. B. Rix , P.M.; A. H. Tester, P.M. ; Wm. Bunce ; Minus; and The lodge having been opened, the ceremony of initiation wis performed , followed others. by the installation of the unanimously-elected W.M., the beautiful ritual being admir- The usual loya l and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W.M., who took occasion ably rendered by the Installing Master, Bro. F. W. Rohinson , P.P.G.O. to refer to the fact that it was the first banquet held by the lodge in which there had The W.M. having duly invested his ofiicers, the lodge wa; closed , and the brethren been an alteration in the time-honoured toast, " The Queen and Craft." Under the to the number of 45, adjourned to the " Medici " Room , where full justice was done to new regime that toast was now " His Majesty the King, Protector of the Craft "— an excellent banquet. " May his years be many, and his trouble nil , ¦ After the loyal and patriotic toasts had been duly honoured , The King ! our Patron and our Brother still." The toast of "The W.M." was proposed in eulogistic terms by the I.P.M., Bro. In giving the toast, " H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, K.G., M.W.G. Mister; VV. B. Edwards, and on rising to respond, the VV.M. was heartily greeted. the Right Hon. the Earl Amherst, M.W. Pro G. Master ; the Right Hon. the Eirl o( A very entertaining programme of music, Stc, was then gone through, interspersed Warwick, R.W. Dep. G. Master; and the rest of the G. Officers , Piescnt and Past," with the usual toasts, the recipients in each case in responding following the goo 1 said that those who belonged to the Kentish lodges must feel proud to know that their example of the VV.M., compressing their speeches into a few well chosen and succinct own Prov.G. M aster occupied the very highest position , next to the Grand Mister of sentences. England. The time-honoured Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a concl u sion, and the Bro. J. Corfield , P.M., proposed thc toast, "The R.W. Prov. G. MisteroF Kent, numbers look forward to a most successful year, marked by reilly good working on Bro. the Right Hon. Earl Amherst j the Dep. Prov. G. Master, W. Bro. James Smith the part of the W.M. and all his officers. Eastes j and the Oflicers, Present and Past, of the Prov. G. Lodge of Kent." Those of them who had been for many years members of the Kentish lodges knew the men St. Audrey Lodge, they were referring to. Those who had been privileged to see Lord Amherst perform No. 2727. his duties at the consecration of lodges , or at other meetings, could only go away with one INSTALLATION OF BRO. W. G. DJNWOODY, B.A., M.D. idea that he was doing his duty thoroughly, and instilled into the minds of the more The installation meeting was held on Wednesday, the 13th instant, at the Masonic humble members ofthe Craft a determination to continue their progress in Free nasonry . Hall, Ely. The following are the officers for the ensuing year : Bros. VV. G. Dun- Those brethren referred to in the toast had done grand service towards maintainin.; the woody, B.A., M.D., VV.M.; T. A. Guyatt , I.P.M. ; C. Laceby, P.P.G. Stwd., S.W.. noble Craft in the County of Kent. He asked the brethren , therefore, to drin 'i the J. C. Laxton , J.W. ; Rev. W. T. R. Crookham , Chap. ; J. M. Harvey, P.M., P.P. toast with all enthusiasm , coupling with it the names cf Bro. Rix, as representing the S.G.W. Suffolk , Treas. ; P. S. Allen , Sec. ; J. S. Barnett, S.D. ; A. Burton , P.P. Past, and Bro. Grunwell, as representing the Present, Officers of Provincial Grand G.P., J.D.; Major O. Papworth . P.P.S.G.W., Prov. G. Sec, D.C.; H. S. Boyden, Lodge. Org.; S. A. Creake, I.G. j VV. Hawkes and T. Blakemin, Stwds. j and J. Lewis, Bro. Rix, P.M., in reply, said he full y endorsed all that had been said of their Tyler. Prov. G. Master, for a better P.G.M. could not possibly be found. His only regret wis that he did not get an opportunity of seeing his work oftener. Unfortunatel y, as they all knew, Bro. Smith Eastes' health did not now permit him to atfend on fhese occasions, but when he did he always received a cordial welcome. Bro. Best, I.P.M., in rising to propose the next toast, " The W.M., Bro. Edwd. Owen Howis," said it gave him great pleasure to do so, inasmuch as they were initiated only one month after the other. He knew Bro. Howis would be a credit and honour to the Pantiles Lodge, and he hoped the brethren would give him ths right hand of fellowship, so that hc would have a successful yeit. A. assured the brethren it wculd be his constant endeavour to METHO DIST The W.M., in response, knep unsullied so far as lay in his powtr, the true traditions of Masonry, and to | , maintain its reputation locally and geneially. It was truly a noble craft, and it wis their duty to keep its ritual intact as it had been handed to them. Continuing , in pro- posing " The I.P.M. and Installing Master," the W.M. said he considered the toist of the evening should be given to tho:e who had done the work of the evening. Those MINIS TER I brethren who had been present in lodge must hive been impressed by the very excellent way in which Bro. Best had performed the duties of Installing M aster that afternoon. The work had been perfect , and no one could have giv;n bette r v oice to the splendid ritual they had htafd. For two years Bro. Beit had borne the work of the lodge, and OF 40 YEARS' STANDING , SAYS: 1 he had done that work to the entire satisfaction of the members. They knew, unfor- tunately, that his health at times had not been of the best, but they hoped it would be better, and that he wculd long continue to be an ornament to ihe lodge. " F or years I was troubled with Indigestion and | l Bro. Best, I.P.M., in response, said he had simply endeavoured to do the best he could for Masonry and the lodge. He was very grateful forthe kini support which hil Consti pation been extended to him by the brethre n , and he heartil y thmked them for the beautiful , and suffered greatly from Giddiness, 9 cwel and collar they had presenlo 1 to him. It showed their kindl y sentiments. The VV.M. said the next tcast was that of " The Past Masters of tbe Pantiles Nervous Debility and Sleep lessness. am Lodge "—experienced Maste rs who will guard thc ancient landmarks against encroach- ment. So said the toast list. He knew the Pan '.iles Lodge could not have gained its success and eminence without the great work it had received from Bro. Cripps to the I.P.M.; they had all worked hard for the success of the lodge. In connection with this toast he had a very pleasant duty to perforin. They had with them that evening one Past Master of the lodge, who had 1 itely removed from Tunbridge Wells to perhaps a more congenial atmosphere in the I: I: of Wig ht. He was sure the brethren all wished him success in his new ollice, he having been promote .) to the postmastership of an im- portant tow n in that island j hc alluded to their Bro. Joh n Corfield , P.M. (Cheers.) ' his was the lirst opportunity they had hadas a lodge ot wishing him good health in hts SEIGEL'S new home and appointment , Ihe brethren of the Pantiles Lodge felt they could not let him go away lrom them without some more tangible maik ol appreciation for the Work done in thc lulije. Therefore , they had conceived the idie i of miking him some little present, some sli ght token of their esteem and the regard in which they held him. li e had before him a very handsome silver tea service on walc.i wis inscribed :* " Presented ty the Worshi pful Master and Brethren of the Pantiles Lodge, to W. Bro. John Corfield , P.M., as a mark of respect and esteem on the occasion of his leaving tun- brid ge Wells. November 9th , njoi." In handing ilut present to Uro . Corlield he SY P. knew hoped the Great RU he was only echoing the wishes of the brethren , when he said he Architec t of the Universe would give mm health and strength to fulfil the duties of his important office , to the satisfaction of himself and the Government of the country. " Tlio best medical skill seemed of no avail , and I H (Cheers). He was tute thtt if Bio. Coifield perfor .m d thc dut.es of postmister in the Mme energetic manner he performed the duties ol Worshipful Mister , they could con- gratulate the Government on having buch an excellent oll'uial. (Hear , hear.) He quite thought my ministerial work was coming to a I trusted that no matter how far removed he would be from them he would never lorget the bretrre n of the Pantiles Lodge. Bio. Coilicld mi^ ht be sure they would always close. However, a friend urged mo to try Seigel's KB hold a place in their hearts for him , and that whenever he looked at thc tea service he would think of the brethren he had lelt behind him , and who thoug ht so much of him , Syrup, and four bottles sulliecd to make my because of his excellent work in the lodge. He had also a Past MasteVs jewel to cure B Present to Bro. to that on th< tea Corlield , which bore practicall y a similar inscription " I*I*NSLI* * Y service , and which , hc f oped , he would append to his Patt Matter 's collar. (Hear , complete. —(Rev.) J. S , Winterton , Doncaster,. B hear.) He atked the brtthren to drink most heartily to the good health ot Past Master Corfield and Past Mister '.'otter , whose names he coupled with the tcast. , Hro. P. C. Coilicld , who rcaived quite an ovation , said he must cc ntess that at that moment he felt himself in the greatest dilemma, lor he was at an utter loss for THE ANDERTON'S HOTEL & TAVERN O PRITCHARD FUND. 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Deputy Grand Master (I.C.) South Ausv raVia; HYDE PARK LOUGE, No. 1425. tne Dist. G. Lodges (E.C. ) in New Zea land; the Duke of Leinster Lo3ge, N *>. 363 A meeting of the a bove lodge was held on the nth instant at the Prince of Wales' (I.r.), Adelaide; the Combermere Lodee, No. 752 (E.G.). Melbourne; the Aorangi Hotel, East bourne-terrace, Bishop's-road , Paddington , W,, when there were present Lodge , No. 2300 (E.G.), Wellington , N.Z. ; and others. Before the lodge was closed, Bros. G. G. Hiscocks, \"V.*S*t. 2.112, W.M.; j. H. Beardon , S.W. ; W. Smith-Rose, the VV.M.called upen Bro. Parkinson . I.P.M., to present, on behalf of the brethren , 1 W : H. Dehane, P.M., Sec. ; G. E. Harris , I.P.M. 1S94. S.D. ; W. H. Handover , a handsome silver tea and coffee service to Bro. Robinson , P.M. and i-cc, and Mrs. P.M. 1642, J.D. ; A. E. Pinfold , I.G. ; G. B. Oberli, Stwd. ; H. Foskett, P.M. Robinson , as a matk of the appreciation of their self-denving work duthg the past 13 1642 , Dep. Preceptor; B. R. Thomas, I.P.M. 511; A. L. Butters . P.M. 2163 ; VV. C. years. Bro. Parkinson , in Ihe co u rse of bis rema--!'S, alluded to the great victory won Franklin ** A. J. Taplin , and E. Stevens. Bro. J.N. Luff an was a visitor. by the lodge in the law suit against the Grand I ol ge of New South Wales, which had The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed. The lodge then virtually settled the dispute ry the return during the past month of a great portion of opened in the Second and Third Degrees, and closed as required. Bro. Harris resumed the lodge's records, the result of Bro. Robinson 's in:essar,t efforts. He als *) testified ihe chair , and rehearsed Ihe ceremony of installation. Votes of "thanks were passed to from personal knowledge to Mrs. Robinson 's co-operation , her assistance in spurring on Bros. Dehane, Pinfold , Oberti , and Beardon , which compliment was acknowledged by members to remain true to the cause, her hospitality when they met frequently weekly at each. Bio. Beardon was elected W.M. for the next lodge meeting, and after '* Hearty her house to discuss Unatty points with the ''boss," and he thought no other woman gcod wishes,' the ledgewas closed. in the world would have suffered the same neglect and anxiety during all those years. Bro. Robinson , to whom the presentation came as a great surprise , and who was much affected in ISLINGTON LODGE, No. , in reply said that he had only done his duty as a man and as a Freemason 1471. protecting the weak from the tyranny of the strong; butthe whole credit he must accord The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday, the 12th instant, at the Cock to his wife, who, as Bro. Parkinson had hinted , most unselfishl y, uncomplainingly, and Tavern, Highbury, N., when there were present : Bros. J. Horstead, W.M. ; E. unremittingly assisted and spurred him on to renewed efforts, even when the clouds R-chai ds, S?W.; M. Relph , J.W. ; W. Hancock , P. .VI., Preceptor; A. F. looked very black. And had it not been for this assistance and implicit faith in her Hardsment , P.M., P.G.D.C. Norfolk , Asst. Preceptor ; C. M. Coxon , P.M., husband's being right, and able to win, the Cambrian Lidge of Australia, No. CI56 P.P.G.D. Heits, Treas. ; E. C. Morris, S.D. ; G. Wahs, J.D.; E. P. Fischer, (E.G.), would have long ago ceased to exist, and to-night's pleasant gathering" would I.G.; J. Birks, P.M. ; D. Tay lor, J. Ewings, J. Foxcroft, W. Goring, T. Brown, F. not have been. H. Johnson , and H. R. Bower. An adjournment was made to the banquet-room , which had been tastefully The lorge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed. The ceremony of decorated by Mrs. Robinson with English flowers, greenery, &c, out of her gardens. initiation was then rehearsed, Bro. Ewings being the candidate, that of raising wis also After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts, Bro. Parkinson proposed " The Health reheatsed, Bro. Goring being the candidate. Bro. Richards was elected W.M. for of the VV.M. " the ensuing week, officers in rotation. The lodge wis then cbsed. The VV.M., in reply, expressed his sense of the responsibility imposed on him , and intended to do his best to carry out his important duties. He proposed " The Health of the Installing Master." COBORN LODGE, No. 1S14. Bro. Parkinson, in returning thanks, referred to the result of the long and tedious legal proceedings, and the resulting win for the lolge. He now thought that virtually The usual weekly meeting was held on Friday, the Sth inst., at the Cuckfield Arms when a good muster of brethren were present, under the direction of all was settled, as there only remained certain important papers to be returned. Hotel, Wanstead , " The Visitors " was given by Bro. Robinson , and replied to by several Past Bro. Henry Meyer, W.M. 2549, and the ceremonies of passing and raising were impres - Masters. sively worked by Bro. G. J. Ralph , S.D. 2562, to whom a hearty vote ol" thank s was proceedings. During the evening the brethren were entertained by vocal and instrumental selec- passed at the conclusion of the tions by members and visitors, and a most enjoy able evening was brought to a close by the time-honoured Tyler's toast. BRONDESBURY LODGE, No. 2CS9. The following week Bro. Robinson and Mrs. Robinson entertained a large party of ladies and brethren at their residence, Solvvay, Forest Lodge, Sydney. The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday, the nth instant , at the Earl Derby Hotel, Kilbern, when there were present : Bros. Morris , W.M.; R. J. Campbell , P.M , S.W. ; Lewis, J.W. ; Barlow, S.D. ; T. Palmer , J.D. ; Gavvthrop, P.M., l.G.; A. F. Hardyment, P.M., P.G.D.C. Norfolk , Preceptor; T. Bore, P.M., NEW METROPOLITAN MAYOR Sec. ; and otheis. The lodge was opened, and the minutes read and confirmed. The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed, and the charge in the First Degree was most impressively Bro. Councillor Walter Johnson , J.P., who was elected Mayor of Hackney given by the W.M. Bro. R. J. Campbell. P.M., was elected VV.M. for the ensuing last Saturday, is a Freemason of old standing, and is also a member of the weik, and the lodge was then cUsed. Foresters, Druids, and other friendly societies. He was born in London in 1845, and now resides at "The Cedars," Upper Clapton. In 1866, on the retirement of his father , he succeeded with his brother to the business of surveyor and estate agent, in Hackney-road, founded by his grandfather in 1828. He has been a resident of Hackney for 36 years, and during the past quarter of a century has ancient anb Hccepteb IRite , taken an active part in local affairs generall y. He was elected a member of the first London County Council in 18S9 for the Central Hackney Division ; he holds Alleyn Chapter, No. 139. the Bishop's license as a lay-reader of St. Michael's Church, London Fields ; he A meeting of the above-named chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 33, Golden- has for many years been chairman of the Central Hackney Conservative Associa- square, W., on Wednesday, the 13th inst., when there were present : III. - Bro. R, C. tion , and vice-president of the Hackney Conservative Club ; for some 16 or 17 Leversedge, 310. M.W.S., in the chair; Illus. Bro. F. A. Powell , _ o°, I.P.M.W.S ; E. years he was a member of the old Hackney Vestry, Board of Works, and Trustee and P. Bro. J. W. Stevens, iS°, Prelate ; E. and P. Bro. A. Church ward, M.D., 1S0, Board , and it was during his tenure of office as chairman of the Hc use Com- Illus. Bro. VV. John Songhurst. 300, Treasurer; Illus. Bro . Captain mittee of the Hackney Vestry, 2nd General ; 0 that the scheme for the enlargement and improve- W. Portlock Dadson, 33 , Recorder ; E. and P. Uro. H. E. Herman , iS°, Raphael ; ment of the Town Hall was adopted. He takes a keen interest in all branches 1S0, Dir. of Cer. ; E. and P. Bro. VV. Llewellyn , E. and P. Bro. J. F. Henley, 0 ii>°, of athletics, and is a libera l subscriber to the funds of most of the local clubs , Herald ; III. Bro. Joh n Read , 30 , P.M.W.S., Org. ; Bro. Geo. Austin , Outer be they cricket , football , or rowing. In 1897, he was, on the recommendation of Guard ; also E. and P. Bro. Lawrence, 180 ; E. and P. Bro. Mil my, iS° ; E. and P. Bro. A. Thonas, »S° ; E. and P. Bto. Gordon P. Hills , iS° ; and E. and P. the late Duke of Westminster, appointed a Justice of the Peace for the County J. of London. Bro. J. Hu-bands, 18°. Visitors : III. Bros. Sir James Shaw Hay, K.C.M.G., P.M.W. Sov. "'St. Michael " Chapter, 143, Barbados , and 30° of Scotland; HI. Bro. Gregory Paul Jordan, 31°, P.M.W. Sov. " St. Marv Magdalene " Chapter , No. 73. II >ng Konij ; A PORTION of the consignment of pipes, intended by the Oueen as a gift to the Ex. Bro. C. W. P. Douglas-de-Fenzi , P.M.W. Sov. of the " Natalu " Chapter, No. men of the regiments in S-jutli Africa with which her name is directly connected, has 62, Pietermaritzburg; Ex. Bro. Dr. H. G. Dalton , P.M.W. Sov. " Unbn " Chapter , been delivered t > her Majesty. There are two varieties in shape, the outer edce of the No. 55, British Guiana ; Ex. Bro. Dr. VV. S. Barnes, " Union " Chapter ; Ex. B o bowl being practicall y straight one in form , and somewhat rounded in the other. Each W.-A. Haig-Brown, " Bombay " Chapter, No. iS ; and E. and P. Bro. Parker, pipe is fitted ivith a substantia l stra ight mouth piece of black vulcanite, and has a broad P.M.W.S. Shadwell Clerke Chapter, No. 107. and fairly heavy sil ver band , upon the upper side of which is stamped a crown , with the Letters of regret for inability to (attend the meeting were received from E. and P Queen 's monogram—two As. crossed—immediatel y beneath it. The pi pes are of Bro. the Right Hon. Viscount Valentia, M.P., iS°, M.V.O., and III. Bro. Sir K. G>dson, British fitting, but as it was desired to get the highest quality of briar the bowls ate of 0 33 , M.W.P.G.M. Worcester. French wool. The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of .thj pre/bus nuetinj w;re read and confirmed, two candidates for perfection Wire ably introduce! to the iS J by the M.W.S., Illus. Bro. R. C. Leversedge, 310. This being the annml meeting for the installation of M.W.S., E. and P. Bro. j. W. Stevens, 1S0, having at the previous meeting been elected to the position. wis presented , aid ins allei to tlm otHc! by Illus. \< §V" "$to| itmts" Bro. Leversedge, 31°. The M.VV.S. appointed as his ofiicers for the ensuing year : E. and P. Bto. A. H. Thornton , Prelate ; E. and P. Bto. Chutc'-i-ward, i&°, \ WELL-KNOWN PLAN OP 0 1st General ; \J**0^f v E. and P. Bro. Herman , 1S , 2nd , General ; Illus. Bro. W. J. Songhurst , 30°, Treas. ; Illus. Bro. Captain Portlock Djdson , 33°, Recorder; E. nnd P. Bro. Hsnley, MirsSal ; E. and P. Bro. W. Llewelljn, iS", Raphael ; E. and P. Bro . |. M. Roga u , ib°, U. of C.; 30 MOiY THLY 0 ,s.ot. E. and P. Bto. Charles Barker , 18°, Herald ; E. and P. Bro. Walter Uurance, 18 , G„^% Nv Capt. of Guard ; Illus. Bro. John Read , 30", Org ; E. and P. Bro. Gordon Hills, iS", Stwd.; and Bro. Austin , Outer Guard . A very satisfactory repsit , was received from Cases p ENTS the Audit Committee, which was adopted and ordered to be recorded. A P.M.W .S.'s ' «5Qf • *-™- jewel was presented by the chapter to Illus Bro. R. C. Leveredge, 31°. jsa mark of \ esteem and appreciation of his servict s during his term of ollice as M.W.S. of thc CATALOGUE chapter. ¦£25 Jntv v?o\AT CASH Bro. Thornton was unable to be presentoiving to the deith of his Iroth jr. " /^SSV XOVX PRICES. The Third Point was given , and chapter closed. ' jT ^ K >v ^&-> \ Sfy Illustrated Catalogue ot / ^ ^•t. X. / , ' % N. &_f_\ X Watches, Clocks, / <*iJ* -2j>N \ X *«JF> A X Jewellery, &c„ and /' /*X ^TV*V\ - 1 X^ X "T HE T IMES " Zbe Graft Hbroab. ' -SV-k * | /^' \ system of I * .V a VV '¦ ¦ In \ M ST ¦ " ' "4 Silver, X purchase. Cambrian Lodge of Australia, No. 656 (E.G.). I V# ^* \^^ 1 INSTALLATION OF BRO. GEORGE ELLIS. -4$ I PIK N^ VX - The installation meeting of this E-nrJish lod ge was held at the rooms, Castlerea->h- »i0 XV ^¦******k Street, Sydney, on Wednesday, the 2nd ult., in the presence 0/ a large number of mem- I\ r^ w^ JBI X. vA^x A bers and visiting brethren , attracted , doubtless, by the desire to do honour to friends \ ^ ,_W Tii,- '*i--i F.i,n" \V:it,-ii, is X ¦ •#> whe m they had been (or jeais debarred Irom visiting, \ 'M I."llili,n Ma,l.'*llii .-
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