PROVINCIAL OF SOUTH WALES. a successor was a good one, and would be to the benefit of the province in the future. That was not his lordship's first visit to Wales. Some 10 years INSTALLATION OF LORD LLANGATTOCK. ago he had had the pleasure of installing the hon. brother on his left—Lord With every accompaniment of Masonic pomp and ceremony the instal- Kensington—and the kindness he received on that occasion in South Wales lation of Bro. the Right Hon. John Allan, Baron of Llangattock, as Prov. made him anxious to pay one more visit to the Principality . of the Eastern Province of South Wales took place at The next half-hour was devoted to the installation ceremony, Bro. Lord Cardiff on Thursday afternoon , and passed off with the greatest ecla t and Llangattock being conducted to the pedestal with becoming ceremony. success. Such a ceremony as that witnessed by Masons in Cardiff on When his lordship had taken the O.B., the brethren cheered vociferously, and his lordshi Thursday had not been seen in the memory of the oldest Freemason in p for a time seemed quite overwhelmed by the cordial character of the reception given to him. the district. Members of the Craft to the number of iooo, gathered from His LORDSHIP, having been dul invested by the Earl of Lathom all parts of South Wales and from the provinces far outside, and from noon y , took the chair until 1.30 , the hour at which the Provincial Grand Lodge was announced to , and having taken a few minutes to recover himself , he rose, amid assemble, the precincts of Wood-street hall, which had b:en secured for the a renewed outburst of cheering, and thanked the brethren for the cordial installation ceremony, were the scene of great animation. The interior of reception given to him, and remarked, with evident emotion , that he could hardl the spacious edifice had undergone a complete transformation under the hands y find words to adequately convey to them his appreciation of thsir kind of the decorators, and the blending of the colours of the magnificent drapery ovation. He knew he was taking a great responsibility, but he had not done and variegated plants and flowers presented a gorgeous appearance. The so without due consideration. He had heard often of the loyal , the hear ty, hall had, in fact, for the nonce been converted into a huge - and the friendly feeling there was in that province amongst the Masons, and room with all the concomitants necessary to a performance with due effect he had also heard everything that was good and kind and loyal about the and ritual of the ceremony of the day. Bro. Marmaduke Tennant, Deputy Deputy Provincial Grand Master. He hoped , with Bro. Marmaduke Prov. Grand Master, arrived early, accompanied by a large number of Tennant's judicious assistance, to prove himself not unworthy of the great Provincial Grand Officers. honour that they had done him. His words were very poor, he knew, but The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened by the Deputy Prov. he felt them most deeply. He hoped he would be worthy of them , and the Grand Master, the roll of the lodges was called, and the minutes being read high office to which he had that day been installed. and approved , a number of communications were announced apologising for The new PROV . G. MASTER then declared all the offices vacant , and non-attendance, including one from Bro. the Earl of Jersey, subsequently, amidst the greatest enthusiasm, announced the re-appointnieni The report of the Prov. Grand Lodge Committee was then submitted. of Bro: Marmaduke Tennant as Dep. Prov. G.M. It commenced by making sympathetic references to the late Prov. G.M., Bro. MARMADUKE TENNANT was then invested, and suitably acknow- Rro. Sir George Elliot, Bart., and the late Deputy Prov. Grand Master of ledged his re-appointment. Monmouth , Bro. Capt. George Homfray, and, having spoken in compli- The following brethren were then invested by the Prov. G.M. as Prov. mentary terms of the Prov. Grand Master designate, proceeded to refer to Grand Officers for the ensuing year : the woik of the past \ ear. Bro. W. G. Davies, P.M. 364 ...... Prov. S.G.W. In proposing the adoption of the report , Bro. M ARMAOUKK TENNANT „ D. Williams, P.M. 1992 ...... Prov. J.G.W. made pathetic reference to the memory of the late Prov. G.M., Bro. Sir „ Rev. W. Williams, P.M. rSo7 ...... ) , ProvD G>~ Chan s Geo. Elliot, Bart., and congratulated the province upon having such a „ Rev. D. Phillips, P.M. IS78 j - P - worthy successor. He also alluded to the lamentable death of Bro. Captain „ R. J. Dangeifield , W.M. 237 ...... Piov. G. Treas. F. Ferris Bailey, W.M. Homfray. He congratulated the brethren upon the good feeling existing „ J. 1992 ...... Prov. G. Reg. „ W. Whittington , P.M. 364 ...... Prov. G. Sec. between the different lodges in the province, and said the finances of the „ A. L. Roberts, W.M. 36 ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. Prov. Grand Lodge were in a most satisfactory condition , while large sums .. F. W. Hvbart. W.M.060 ...... Prov. S.G.D. had been collected for the Central and Home Masonic Charities, „ H. Morgan Rees, W.M. 1754 ...... Prov. J.G.D. „ G. H. Glascodine, W.M. 132s ...... Prov. G.S. of W. Bro. Sir J OHN J ONES J ENKINS seconded the proposition , and also paid " pathetic tributes to the memories of Bro. Sir Geo. Elliot and Bro. Homfray, „ J. D. Williams, P.M. S33 ...... Prov. G.D.C. „ S. Sandbrook , W.M. no ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. He also congratulated the province upon the appointment of the Right Hon, „ T. Higman , W.M. 2357 ...... Prov. G.S.B. Lord Llangattock as Prov. Grand Master of the division , and, speaking of Howell P.M. „ J. , 679 ...... -jprovProv.tr. G btdStrl . »¦•«=Bis. the Oeputy Prov. G.M. (Bro. Tennant), he said his name was a household „ W. J. Nott, P.M. 657 ...... __ J word among Freemasons, and his re-appointment by the new Prov. G.M. „ W. G. Nicholl , P.M. 237 ...... Prov. G. Org. would be hailed with the utmost satisfaction. „ C. E. Perry, W.M. 1807 ... .., Prov. G. Purst. T. Kerr W.M. The report was adopted, as also were the Prov. Grand Treasurer's „ J. , 304 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. „ W. H. Lewis, 1573 ¦¦• ¦•• ••• "] accounts and the account of the Victoria Widows' and Educational Fund. „ W. H. Jones, W.M. iSo I., , , On the 7 lov' f(,> 'Slw,ls-s proposition of Bro. J. T. H OGG, P.M. (Cardiff), seconded by „ F. W. Goldswcrthy, P.M. 2^2 ...... f ' Rro . J OSEPH S PRAGUE (Pontypridd), Bro. R. J. Dangerfield (Swansea), was „ W. H. Williams, 30 ...... J appointed Prov. Grand Treasurer for the ensuingjyear. „ G. Bullerwell , 237 ...... Prov. G. Tyler. A sum of 50 guineas was voted from the lodge to the Royal Masonic The other business transacted was of a formal character. Institution for Girls, and a like sum to the local widows' and orphans' fund. In the evening a banquet took place in the Park-hall , where the brethre At this stage Bro. the Rev. J. L. Stradling, D.P.G.M. of the Western to the number of about 400 repaired immediately after the lodge proceeding 'division of South Wales (who was introduced by Bro. Corper , of Cardiff , were concluded. The Paik-hall, which lends itself so well for purposes 1 Presented the D. Prov. G.M. (Bro. Marmaduke Tennant) with the Charity decoration, on this occasion afforded a brilliant spectacle. Five ro ws c jewel for securing over Z^oo for the local Charities. tables had been placed down the length of the hall , the head table bein In acknowledging the gift Bro. TENNANT stated that if there were two appropriately situated on the platform beneath the organ. The balconie jewels he valued more than others it-was those of P.M. and the Charity jewel- were prettil y draped all around , and the tables were exquisitely adorn e fhis concluded the first portion of the agenda, and just as the clock with floi al decoration. Altogether the appearance of the hall reflected ever Pointed to a quarter to four a flourish of trumpets announced the arrival of credit on the decorators. The banquet was also excellentl y served , and th 'he M.W. the Installing Master, Bro. the Earl of Lathom , who came cattring for so large a gathering was creditable and appreciable in th accompanied by Lord Kensington, Prov. G.M. of the Western Division ; highest degree. The Right Hon . Lord Llangattock presided , and sup Br°s. Letchworth , Grand Secretary ; Col. Lyne, and P.G. Officers . They porting him were Bros, the Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom , Pro Gran proceeded to their seats amid great enthusiasm, and when the excitement Master of England ; Lord Kensington , Bro. Marmaduke Tennant , Deputy "ad subsided , P.G.M.; E. Letchworth, Grand Secretary ; Colonel Lyne, Sir John J. Bro. the Earl of LATHOM rose and said it had given him great pleasure Jenkins, the Rev. J. L. Stradl!ng, Deputy Provincial Grand Master come there that day, not only because he had to install a worthy brother to Western Division ; J. McLeod , Sec. R.M.I, for Boys ; J. G. Hall , Deputy n'fih position , but because that brother was a schoolfellow and an after Provincial Grand Master of Monmouthshire ; Bro. Cooper, P.P.S.G.W. ; °mpanion of his. He had had the pleasure of knowing and respecting Dr. Naunton Davies, the Rev. — Philli ps, P.P.G. Chap. ; Hulme Williams , ^"r former Prov. Grand Master, and he knew how worthily he filled the and Lewis Thomas. os P 'lion , but he had no doubt that the choice made by the Grand Master of At the conclusion of the lepast , Bro. Lord L LANGATTOCK proposed the toast of " The Queen," which , Lord LLANGATTOCK then proposed " The Health of the Deputy Prov. having been drunk with musical honours, he followed up by proposing " The G.M., Bro. Marmaduke Tennant ," a toast which was received with quite Health of the Prince of Wales , the M.W. Grand Master of England ," re- an ovation , the whole gathering joining in the well-known choru s, " For he's marking that it was almost impossible to conceive that any one section of a jolly good ." His lordship remarked that Bro. Tennant s name was F.nglishmen could drink this toast more enthusiastically than another. Still a household word amongst the members of the Eastern Province, and he they, as Freemasons, felt that they were bound to him by other ties, for he hoped his respected brother would accompany him in visiting every lodge in was not only heir to the throne, but he was more than a brother Freemason . the province. (Applause.) Bro. TENNANT , who was again heartily received , said he could not for Bro. Lord LLANGATTOCK , the Provincial Grand Master, then gave the the moment realise that he was again the Deputy Provincial Grand Master toast of "The M.W. the Installing Master, the Right Hon. the Earl of of the Eastern Division. For many years past he had made up his mind Lathom , Pro Grand Master." He described it as the toast of the evening. that when a vacancy occurred in the office of Provincial Grand Master it He was quite sure the toast would be heartily received. (Applause.) He would be a convenient opportunity for him to slide out of office and retire could say a great deal about the Earl of Lathom , as he had known him for He thought it was time after serving 17 years that he should make way for about 40 years. He had won the hearts of all English Freemasons, and had a younger and more energetic brother in the province, and, secondly, in taken the place of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on many note- consequence of the increased duties pertaining to the office since he became worthy occasions. their Deputy Provincial Grand Master. The lodges in the province had Bro. the Earl of L ATHOM , responding, said he thanked them sincerely nearly doubled , and his own professional duties had also increased, and he for the hearty way in which they had received the toast. He pointed out that felt that he could not devote that time to the work of the province which it it had been his duty to go about the country visiting the various provinces for demanded. They might ask him under the circumstances why he was again a number of years, but he was bound to say that in the eastern province the in the position of Deputy Provincial Grand Master. He could not explain work of the province was admirably performed. And, as far as the banquet it better than by explaining how he became a married man. He had never was concerned, he would go farther and say that they must have had an proposed to his wife and she had never proposed to him, but, somehow, they efficient and excellent committee, and a most capable caterer to have provided were married, and he thought that was exactly the case between himself and a hot dinner for over 400 persons. It was no mean achievement, and he their Most Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. In conclusion, he heartily congratulate d the Stewards and the caterers for the way in which hoped that as long as he occupied his position he should do his duty they had performed their work. He only wished that he could have found it faithfully and conscientiously, not only to the satisfaction of the Provincial as good wherever he went. He was going next week into Westmoreland, Grand Master, but to the satisfaction of the brethren generally. which adjoined his own province, and where he knew he would receive a Other toasts followed, the proceedings being most harmonious through- hearty welcome. Yet he knew it could not be better than the welcome they out. It should be mentioned that during the course of the evening a capital had given him in Cardiff , and for which he thanked them from the bottom of programme of music was supplied by Mr. Matthews' string band, which his heart. a dded greatly to the enjoyment of those present. Bro. Colonel LYNE , in appropriate terms proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Grand Lodge," coupled with the name of Lord Kensington PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF D URHAM Bro. Lord K ENSINGTON, in response, said it ought to be a great encour- agement to the brethren to look forward to the time when they might hope The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on to attain the office of Gran d Lodge, and hold office in London , for he could the 25th instant, in the Assembly Hall, Darlington , at which /there was a assure them that they could learn a great deal of the working of Masonry very large attendance of Prov. Grand Officers , Present and Past, and of the there. He could echo the words of Colonel Lyne in saying what an addition Masters and brethren of the several lodges. The Prov. G.M., Bro. Sir to the Grand Lodge had been gained by the installation of Lord Llangat- Hedworth Williamson, Bart., presided, and was supported by— tock. Like the Earl of Lathom , he had had the pleasure of knowing Lord Bros, the Rev. Canon Tristram , D.D., D.P.G.M.; Dr. C. D. Hill Drury, P.P.S. Llangattock for more years than he cared to remember. They were all three G.W., as P.S.G.W. ; G. W. Jennings, P.J.G.W. ; Rev. R. Crookall , P.G.C. ; I. at Eton together, and he deeply regretted to say that he was the oldest of the Thompson , P.G.T.; J. Hanby Holmes, P.G.R. ; Robert .Hudson , P.G.S.B. Eng. three. Their Worshipful Pro Grand Master had paid his second visit to P.G. Sec. ; John Holt , P.S.G.D.; T. J. Johnson , P.S.G.D. ; Jas. Shaw, P.J.G.D. Wales. Ten years ago he had visited the neighbouring province, over Thomas Dunn , P.G.D.C ; John Teasdale, P.D.G.D.C ; Henry Tomkins, P.A.G which he (the speaker) had the honour to preside. He understood that a D.C. ; J. P. Daley, P.G.S.B.; R. W, Wraith, P.G. Std.. Br. ; John Joel, P.A.G most cordial invitation had been given to the Earl of Lathom that he should Sec. ; W. J. Brown , M. D., P.G.P. ; Tweedy, as P.G. Org. ; E. Micklethwait, H visit them again. He hoped they would give him a most cordial reception. Dowdeswell, G. Middlemiss, John Barnet, and C. H. Toomer, P.G. Stewards; T Nevertheless, he hoped the time would be far distan t when he (the Earl of Grieve, P.G. Tyler ; a large number of P.P.G. Officers , and others. Lathom) would have to enter the eastern province to install another Provin- The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened, the P.G.M. and the D.P.G.M. were saluted with Grand honours. cial Grand Master , and, perhaps, without being considered selfish , he might express the same with regard to the western division. The minutes of the Fund Committee were read by Bro. R. H UDSON , P.G.S., and the Committee's recommendations were adopted , namely, that The Right Hon. the Earl of LATHOM , Pro Grand Master, then proposed jo guineas be given to each cf the following Charities : The Royal Masonic The Health and Long Life of their Newly-Installed Prov. Grand Master " , Institution for Boys, the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, and the Royal Lord Llangattock," and in doing so he again referred to the pleasure it had Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons ; 50 guineas to the iven him to be present that day to perform the installation ceremony. to g Durham Masonic Education Fund, and grants of ^20 each the widows He knew Lord Llangattock was a true Mason at heart , and that he would of two deceased brethren. do his duty by the province, and from the cordial way he had been received Bro. the Rev. Canon T RISTRAM ) D.P.G.M., moved the adoption of the in Grand Lodge he knew he would be well backed up by the brethren. report, which was agreed to. The Right Worshi pful Bro. Lord LLANGATTOCK , who was received with The Standirg Orders were agreed to be suspended in , under very continued cheering, in responding expressed his hearty thanks for the welcome exceptional circumstances, to relieve the widow of a brother just recently given him , and said the remarks of the Pro Grand Master had touched deceased , and a grant was accordingly made. . The new rules and regulations ot the Chanties Committee of the province him pretty closely, and they had brought back to his mind the days of his \V, youth. He eugologised the efforts uf the late Dep. Prov. Grand Master were approved , on the motion of Bro. W. C. BARRON, seconded by Bro. B\RLO\V . for Monmouthshire with regard to the Masonic Charities, and continuing, The P.G.M. expressed his thanks to Bro. R. Luck for the valuable slid he wore on his breast the magnificent jewel which had been presented to assistance given to the Charities Committee, and acknowledged the great his (the speaker's) father over 3o]years ago in consideration of services which interest taken in the work of the Committee by the Provincial Grand. Secre- he so freely and heartily gave to the Masons of Monmouthshire, and tary, and the members of the Committee generally. he (Lord Llangattock) hoped, when his work was done and when he had The roll of lodges was called, when the whole of the lodges were repre- sented by the W.M. or other officers. crossed the bar, he might leave this province with a name as beloved and The W.M., Bro. R IGHV , of the Bede Lodge, Jarrow, gave an invitation respected as that of his father. He rejoiced in such a magnificent gathering to the Prov. Grand Lodge to hold its next annual meeting at Jarrow. as that of that day, and, referring to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master .-. .The PROVINCIAL GRANU-JMASTER , addressing the brethren , expressed h's (Bro. tennant) , he said it was owing to his assistance and advice that he regret, which he was sure would be shared in by all present, that during the had been able to make such a good selection of Grand Officers year they hsd lost by death a number of most excellent Masons, and not only , and he felt \V. sure that with the assistance of those officers the Masonic work of the so, but personal friends. He specially mentioned Bros. B. Lew and province I.iddell Barnes of would be satisfactoril , of Sunderland ; Canon Cundill, Mr. J. L. and Mr. C. E. y performed. Durham. The rol l of lodges, he remarked, showed that Masonry . in the Bro. E. L ETCHWORTH , the Grand Secretary, then proposed " The province was in a very satisfactory condition. There was, after making Mason ic Charities," and referred in high terms to the admirable way in deductions on account of deaths and other causes, an increase of 13 members which those Charities were supported and distributed. this year, the whole number being 2695, which was the largest number 0' contributing members they had ever had reported to Grand Lodge. Alluding Bro. M CLEOD , responding on behalf of the Boys' School J. , compli- to the fact that he was about to confer the office of Senior Warden upon Loro mented the Eastern Division on having sent them such excellent Stewards Barnard , he expressed the pleasure he felt that his lordship was showing from that province, and pointed out that their new Prov. Grand Master had such zeal and activity in Masonry, and his wish that other men o» si o.vn his interest in the Institution by taking, not only a Stewardshi prominence in the county would take similar interest in the Craft. p, but r by becoming a Vice-President of the Institution. Referring to the Charities The Prov. G. Master then appointed the following brethren as officers f" generall y, he said they were maintainin g, if not in luxury, at least in compe- the ensuing year : tence, no less than 500 aged and impoverished men and women, about 238 Bro. H. B. Tristram, D.D...... Prov. D.G.M. bays, and about the same number of gir/s. „ Lord Barnard , 1650 ...... Prov. S.G.W. „ T. C. Mabane, 2418 ...... Prov. J.G.W. Bro. W. G. D AVIES also responded , and at the same time appealed for *w-1- M. Thompson , 1932 Prov. G. Chaps. the same sympathy and support on behalf of the Girls' School during the ",, Rev. E. W. Drage, 48 ...... )) curren t year. „ Fred. Wade, 1389 ...... Prov. G. Treas, 3ro. R. M.Wilkes, in ...... Prov. G. Reg. Shaw, P.D. Prov. G.M.,—is also represented by additions to the Library M R. Hudson (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G. Sec. fro m his Family. I. Lawrence ...) ,-. Bro. , , 1307 ...... Prov.a S.G.D.c n J. T. Thorp, the energetic and zealous Secretary of the " Lodge of ;; If. Palmer, 124 | Research ," Leicester , sends the Transactions of his Lodge for 1892-3. Bro. Harland for the prosecution , G. , 1970 ...... „.1 Prov.D , n n Watson observes of this lodge established and promotion ' R. Appleton, 2104 j J.G.Ds. of Masonic study and research that its " foundation and successful position

ft.. Richard Todd, 80— ...... Prov.------G.S. of-- Wks. speak well for the zeal and enterprise of the Leicester brethren ." Thomas Dunn (re-appointed ) ...... Prov. G.D.C. I see that Bro. John Yarker had kindly sent several old Grand Lodije , W. J.Jobson, 48 ...... Prov. D.G.D.C. Calendars. Surely brethren can be found who would gladly forward copies .. f. H. Johnson , 1S62 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. of editions i860, 1S62-3, 1865-6-7, 1S69 , and 1S70. Older ones are al.sa ,i G- J- Christopher, 2135...... Prov. G.S.B. needed. A complete set is unknown. Whilst on the subject of wants, it G. Barnet ., , 24 1=; ...... ) Prov.u G.<-* Std.O . J Brsu . may be as well to note that the Library needs the Grand Regulations ;; John Monkmln? 764 ... j for 177 8, 1782 , 1796 , 1S07, and 1S17. The list is inserted by Bro. Watson „ T. Hutchinson , 2039 ...... Prov . G. Org. quite innocently enough , just as if a mere matter of a few months to wait , Fl J. Joel (re-appointed) ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. but I fear those publications will not be all obtained between now and the „ H. Soderberg, 1119 ...... Prov. G. Purst. next report, as they include all before 1823. However, the Librarian of this ,, F. Toogood , 661 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. collection has ach i eved such extraordinary success that it occurs to me that it „ Adam Dodds, 48 ...... "1 would have been as well for me to refrain fro m predicting! „ R. Cowey, So ...... j G. It is most pleasant to note so many gifts from the United States, the well- T. H. Leech ,.;l l . known veteran Librarian M.W. Bro. T. S. Purvin being to the fore of „ , 97 ... i ... ^roy.! „ r Stwds.c. J ' , T. Gibson , 1418 ... :..:¦ - '; ¦• ... : necessity, followed closely by General J. C. Smith , of Veteran 's fame, and „ J. M. Chisholm, 1932 ...... ! ... I his excellent Recorder, Bro. G. W. Barnard , of Chicago. Another devoted „ Geo. Murray, sen., 2135 ••• —J student in the list is M.W. Bro. S. D. Nickerson , now the Grand Secretary T. Grieve (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G. Tyler. of Massachusetts, and still another from across the big pond is Bro. „ 0 Provincial Grand Lodge was afterwards closed. Frederick Webber, the respected Sec. General of the 33 . A copy of Bro. Bain 's " Catalogue of his magnificen t collection of Masonic Books, Jewels, The annual banquet of the Provincial Grand Lodge took place at the Curios, &c," is also acknowledged. This is a most valuable work, but King's Head Hotel, Darlington , where a sumptuous menu was served to a really my friend requires to issue one annually, .so rapidly does his important arge number of the heads of the Craft. Bro. Sir Hedworth Williamson , Library increase. Bart., P.G.M., presided, and was supported by Bros. Lord Barnard , Bro. Tew's donations would require several paees of the Freemason to P.S.G.W .; Dr. C. D. Hill Drury, P.P.S.G.W. ; Babington Boulton , even fairly describe them , for they include the " Waistell MS.," the rare P.P.G.T. ; Robt. Richardson, P.P.G.R. ; G. W. Jennings, P.P.G.W. ; " Book of Constitutions, with new title-page) , the Drage P.G.C ; " 1746 (1738, " Stanley Rev. E. , Henry Lawrence, P.P.G.W. ; W. Logan, of A.D. the life of Elias Ashmole (the rare first edition of ; F. Wade MS.," 1677, 1717), P.P.G.R. , P.G.T. ; T. Watson, P.P.G.T. : R. Hudson , Bro. Marvin's Masonic , and Le Clerc's Architecture, 1723-4, besides P.G.S.B. England, P.G. Sec. ; and others. a marvellous collection of French works, old, valuable, and curious, rarely to be seen in one library. The " Thomas W. Tew Collection of M asonic Medals " has placed the West Yorkshire Library in the front rank in regard PRO VINCIA L GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTH WALES to rare and important pieces, to many of which I hope to refer later on in a separate article, especially those which are either unique or of extreme rarity. By direction of Comp. Col. the Hon. W. E. Sackville West, Grand Bro. Watson is justly proud of having now secured a complete set of the Supt., a Royal Arch Chapter of N orth Wales was held on Frid iy, the 21st Book of Constitut i ons of England for the Library from 1 723 to iSSS. and inst., at the Masonic Hall, Portmadoc. There was a fair attendance of taking the report all round, I think he may well be proud of it also, for, to my mind , it excels all previous ones. I hope, however, the next may beat it. brethren. The Grand Superintendent appointed his officers as follows : W. J. HUGHAN. Comp. Col. Henry Piatt, 606 ...... Prov. G.H. „ R.J.David, 606 ...... Prov. G.J . „ J. G. Tuxford, 1590 ...... Prov. G.S.E. WANTED-AN EVANGELIST. „ T. M. Taylor ...... Prov. G.S.N. ,, Edward Roberts, 606...... Prov. G. Reg. „ Griffith Jones, 1 ...... Prov. G.P.S. Religion—the pivot of all civilisation—no matter of what denomination , 590 requires from time to lime an evangelist. No matter how the word evan ge- „ J. Jones ...... Prov. G.D.C. „ J. G. Pritchard, ...... Prov. G. Org. list may be interpreted from a Johnstonian point of view, it means, in plain 4590 English, someone who speaks his views without hesitation , and with the The banquet was serVed at the Royal Sportsman Hotel, a splendid menu object of bettering the subject he deals with. An evangelist is a man who is being provided by Miss Hudson. the fi ghter of theories and who hits hard with the object of striking home. Now Masonry, most particularly Victorian Masonry, requires an evan- WEST YORKSHIRE LIBRARY, gelist. Masonry, that grand religion without dogma, although numerically daily gaining in V.ctoria, is also daily losing its power. The fact is Masonry in this colony, and we may fearlessly state throughout Australasia, is becom- The Report ol the West Yorkshire Masonic Libraryfor 1892-4 , presented ing too cheip. This cheapness is not a cheapness of money ; not a question to the Prov. Grand Lodge at Huddersfiel d, April i8ih, 1894, has now been of five or seven guineas, but it is a question of lodges existing, or having to published by the author, Bro. William Watson, the Honorary Librarian. It exist, where there is no necessity. is a most interesting and instructive production and will be eagerly and Taking the population of this part of the globe in comparison with that doubtless profitably perused by a large number of brethren at home and of England, the number of lodges on the United Grand Roll of Victoria is abroad , for its circulation is Masonicall ridiculously in excess with all possible demands of the interests of the , y speaking, world-wide. Craft. Donations have come from far and near, and so numerous have been the Alone in the metropolis we find such a number that they simply survive gifts that over 20 pages are occupied in brief descriptions of the treasures. the present depressed time by directly or indirectly canvassing for members. The special words of thanks from Bro. Watson introduce the particulars of The result of this must of course be quantity and not quality, and we regret these presents, and , as usual, he leads off with an appreciative reference to to say that many lodges have received candidates with open arms, knowing Ihe R.W. Bro. full well that they had been refused admission, or withdrawn previous to Thomas W. Tew's munificence, for notwithstanding my at some sister lodge. In some cases that refusal may esteemed ballot, have been friend's " regrettable withdrawal from the high position of Prov. caused by questions of personal spite and pique, but such causes of refusal Grand Master on account oi ill-health , yet his interest has never flagged are, we are sure, lew and far between. • • . . and West Yorkshire is again deeply indebted for the splendid No Order mare calls for a hard hitter at the present time than does that requisitions shewn in the accompanying list." great and grand Order of in Victoria. " There are several items of striking and special value : Time after time we see young members on the floor of the lodge un- ' The Stanley l led astray b MS., a parchment willing y y those occupying the chairs. A young man naturally roll containing the Ancient charges and Constitutions of thinks that those who have passed through the Master's chair are not only 'he and dated over two centurie s back ; the French Masonic the willing, but in every way the able directors of their lodge. But time after Works which, added to those already presented, form such a group of this time ideas (hat would be expressed and earned out, to the benefit of the Craft Particular class of literature, as few Libra'ies can show the equal ; and The in general, are suppressed in deference to the wishes of the past or present 'nos. W. Tew Collection of Masonic J/enWf beautiful and rare specimens.' " rulers of the society. f Expenditure on the refreshment board which has been so largel Another , y donor deserves and receives special mention , viz., Bro. J. discussed of late, has the preference to expenditure on Charity. We do not Morrison McLeod , the esteemed Secretary of the R.M.I, for Boys, for his for a moment advocate the abolition of the social gatherings customary after gift of the extremely valuable 1787 of the " Ahimin Rezon ." Bro. Watson every lodge meeting. We fully appreciate the social advantages which truly declares that " This work is so rare that not many years ago its very- accrue lo the Craft by the brethren being brought together on a social footing, existence was doubted." Only the edition of 1801 is now needed to complete which the laws and bye-laws of the Order do not admit within the lodges, but what we do say is that hospitality should be extended at aii times in accord- 'he. set. Surely some brother has one he could easily spare and thus gratify tne zealous ance with the means of the lodge, and never to the neglect of the exercise Librarian, who, of course, would be most willing to purchase, of that great and glorious tenet of the Order, aye, the very foundation stone though copies are not scarce like that of 1787. of Freemasonry—Charity. Sympathetic words are written about the decease of our diar Brothers Time after time, year after year, a sum is voted out of the lodge funds to Henry Josiah Whymper, CLE., and Thom as W. Embleton , frequent donors cover the expenses of the supper table, which, in the true spirit of Masonry, should have been expended in the relief of distress. 0 the Library, both being in the subjoined list ; particularly the latter amented He would indeed need to be a Hercules who would undertake this evan- Craftsman for his latest contributions include the manuscript called gelistic work, but even as Hercules was once champion for Apollo , so would he " Thomas W. Embleton " in his honour; the Cole's Constitution of he be a champion for the noblest institution on the face ol the earth. It is '731-4. the " Blue Blanket " (first edition), and " Long Livers," both of almost impossible to get such a man , but yet rulers and members can , 7-2, and the rare " Plain Dealer " in two editions of 1730-4. individual ly and collectively, do a lot in the direction indicated , not by learning off the ritual and delivering it in an impressive manner, but b Another esteemed donor has now also to be numbered with the great y ma acting Freemasonry ; by carrying its glorious princi ples into daily life, and jority, our beloved friend William Kelly, F.S.A., P. Prov. G.M. of Leicester by inculcating them into the brethren , making " truth , honour, virtue the " Rutland, and another honoured and lamented Craftsman—Bro. Bjntley euidintr stars of every action of vour life,"—Australasia n Keystone. PHCENIX FIRE OFFICE , pOALS. COALS. COALS. ESTABLISHED 171)5 . BONDED STORES—LEITH , SCOTLAND . 19, LOMBARD ST., & 57, CHARING CRO SS, LONDON — Established 1782. COCKERELL'S (L IMITED ), OLD GRANS SPECIAL TODDY , all Liability THE CREAM OF t.(i\:ss-r Current Rates I Assured tree of CORNHILL LONDON E.C. Jlicraland Prompt Settlements | Electric Li ghting Rules supp lied 13, , , HIGHLAND WHISKY. W. C. MACDONALD , 1 J oint F. B. MACDONALD . i Secretaries. For Prices, see Daily Papers GUA RANTEED TEN YEA RS OLD. A Perfect Blend of Choicest Brands of Finest Old Scotch Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Station. Whiskies. ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- Samp les Free. Carriage paid on orders of one dozen PANY LIMITED. and FISH, POULTRY , GAME, OYSTER S. upwards. J 2, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE , LONDON , E.C. For Prices and Agencies app ly to Wirksworth. G-netal Accidents. j Personal Injuries. See Reports of ARTHUR H ILL H ASSALL , M.D., Londo n, R-iiiway Accidents. 1 Deaths by Accident. JOHN GOW , LIMITED Author of " Food and its Adulteration ; " E UWY G - > D\VYN I' r ispectuses and every information forwarded Post *> 86, OLD BROAD STREET , E.C. C LAYTON , F.I.C., F.C.S. ; G RANVILLE H. S HARP S., F.C.S., Analyst late Principal of the Liverpool College Free on app lication to the M ANAGER . (late 17, New Broad Street , E.C), , of Chemistry ; The " Anti-Adulteration Review," &c. ; Dr. HONEY LAN E MARKET CHEAPSIDE Telephone No. 2S79. Established 1S0S. 12, , , E.C , G ILBERT D. S UTHERLAND , F.E.I.S., Consulting Anal yst 93, THEOBALD'S RD., HOLBORN , W.C , and Food Expert, speciall y retained by the National Food MATTHEWS , DREW , & CO., AND Reform Association. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 86, HIGH STREET , PECKHAM , S.E. CHARLES WRIGHT & SON, STATIONERS , PRINTERS , LITHOGRAPHERS , W IRKSWORTH and LONDON . JOHN GOW , Limited , always have on sale the Largest ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS. Stock in London of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Prices. Now Ready. In Cloth, Red Edges. Price 2s. 6d. H IGH -C LASS P ROVISION STORKS (NOW OPKNHD ), ESTIMATES SUBMITTED. 50, 51, and 52, OLD BROAD STREET , E.C. MASONIC PRONOUNCIN G DICTIONARY , " THE PROFESSIONAL NOTE ," DUTCH BULBS. EVERY DAY. GREAT UNRE- Giving the Pronunciation and Definition of every word SERVED SALES. susceptible of a mispronunciation , used in the work of A H igh-rlass Vellum Paper , with Roug h or Satin Surface. Initiation , Installation , Consecration , and Funeral Service , SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. in the Craft Lodge , Chapter , Council , Commindery, and MESSRS.PROTHEROE&MORRIS the Supreme Council , in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish will S ELL BY AUCTION , at their Central Sale Rite, by Send f or Illustrated Price List Free. Rooms , 67 and 68, Cheapside , London , E.C , EVERY REV. JAY A. FORD, MATTHEWS , DREW , & COMPANY , DAY, at Twelve o' clock , large consignments of First-class Past Master , and Masonic Lecturer , and Prelate of Battle HYACINTHS , TULIPS , CROCUS , NARCISSUS , and Creek , No. 33, Kni ghts Temp lar. 37 & 3S, HIGH HOLBORN , LONDON , W.C. other Bulbs from Holland , lotted to suit large and small (Opposite Chancery Lane). buyers. Also ROMAN HYACINTHS , L1L1UM CAN- L ONDON : DIDUM , SNOWDROPS , &c. Law Writing Department—10 , G RAY ' S I NN P LACE , W.C. G EO RG E K ENNING , 16 & 16a Great Queen-street , W.C. On view Mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had . T HE FOLLOWING H OTELS OF Demy 8vo. About 500 pages. Price 10s. 6d. THE MIDLAND RAILWAY THE " MANCHESTER " HOTEL , Crown 4to, Price £1 Is. I COMPANY will be found complete in all the ALD ER SGATE-STREET, E.C. arrangements and the charges moderate. , FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL. MIDLAND GRAND 300 BEDS. (St. Pancras Station) London , N.W. IN HERTFORDSHIRE. The new Immediatel y opposite the Aldersgate Station of the Metro - VENETIAN ROOMS politan Railway, and central and convenient for everywhere . Dedicated by permission to at this Hotel T HOMAS F REDERICK H ALSEY, Esq., M. P., Prov. Grand are avai lable for Wedding Breakfasts , and Public and THE " BRISTOL" & " GLOUCESTER" Master. Private and M asonic Banquets . ADELPHI ROOMS BY G. BLIZARD ABBOTT (Near Central Station), LIVERPOOL. ARE N OW AVAI LABLE FO R M ASONIC PURPOSES , QUEEN'S , LEEDS. AT REASONABLE TERMS. W.M. G LADSMUIR LODG E, NO. 1385, BARNET . MIDLAND , BRADFORD . FINE BANQUETING HALL. MIDLAND , DERBY. W ITH PORTRAITS . MIDLAND , MORECAMBE. Terms and all particulars on app lication to — GEORG E K ENNING, i6and 16a, Great Queen-st., Bro. F. G. NEWELL , Manager. London. Tariffs on app lication. Lincoln 's Inn Fields, W.C.

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CORNER), Spacious A ppartments for the LADE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS. LONDON , W.C. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OF MA SONIC .Sold by all Chemists in Boxes, is. i.\d. and 2s. yd., or Works—59, WYCH STREET, STRAND. LODGES , Mailed I'rce on receipt of remittance b ¦ y GEOKG li liAL>E, ' I NSTALLATION AND OTHES BANOUET S . ji , Goswell Road , London , E.C. Over a hundred years reputation lor 'J uality and Good Value. Bro. GEO. J. BR1NKWORT II , EADE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS. Estimates given. Established 1700. Price Lists- Manatf f" /CRITERION REST AURANT. vincial Institutions—the Educational , the Hamer, and The New Zealand Craftsman thinks that " the in- the Alpass—were most generously aided by thebrethren , terest in the Grand Lodge of England centres in the the incomes of the first and last of the three being election of Grand Treasurer." Most English Masons .tJioSS and /"1950 respectively. consider that event a mere incident in the year's work, EAST ROOM , # # * but we must confess the Craftsman has some ground for its opinion when it is able to point out that the The various reports to which we are indebted for this election this year secured an attendance at Grand information must have been exceeding ly gratif ying to Lodge of over 3000 members—about five times the DINNERS AND SUPPERS A LA. CARTE. that distinguished Mason , Bro. the Earl of Lathom, usual number. who has presided over the Province for close on 22 * # * years, and who himself , by his personal influence and The Annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicester' exertions, has contributed so largely towards its shire and Rutland will be held at Market Harboroug h WEST ROOM , prosperity. Since his lordship was installed in office on Thursday next. Amongst the business on the in the early days of 1S73, between 40 and 50 lodges agenda paper is .1 proposition to raise a suitable have been placed on the roll of West Lancashire, memorial in memory of the late Bro. Kelly, P.P.G.M. Prom 1J to 3. while on as many as five occasions has he presided at the Festival of one or other of our Central Charities the assistance rendered him by his Province being Corres pondence < ACADEM Y LUNCHEON AT 2s. Jd. PER HEAD. exceptionally l arge in each case. We trust the MASONIC MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES. association between West Lancashire and his lordship of will endure for many years, to the credit of both and To the Editor the " Freemason. " the benefit of the Craft generally. Dear Sir and Brother, "LE DINER PARISIEN ," 5s. ; SUPPER , 4s. I am afraid it is only the collector of Craft antiquities who can sufficientl y appreciate the true The Province of Cheshire was less fortunate than value of the various items presented to the museums its neighbour of West Lancashire in one respect, at all and libraries of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, Leicester I NSTRUMENTAL M USIC . events. Its respected Provincial Grand Master, Bro, Freemasons Hall, and Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorks. Lord Egerton of Tatton, was prevented from attending It is seldom that we have so many important reports the meeting of its Provincial Grand Lodge, which was at one time, and the Masonic student will have an GRAND HALL, recently held at Claughton . But in all other respects opportunity he Imay never have agai n of digesting the proceedings were of a most satisfactory nature. It some of the rarest items of arch.ealogy, together with was shown that the utmost harmony had prevailed some of the raciest reports yet brought before the Craft. throughout the lodges during the past year, while the THE POPULAR 3s. 6d. DINNER The volume of " Ars Quatuorum Coronati " that General and Charity Funds, but more particularly the precedes the Library List is one of the most interesting latter, were in a flourishing state. A sum of 100 guineas yet issued ; the articles maintain the standard value ; Is served at Separate Tables, 0 to y p.m., was voted towards next year's Festival of the Royal while the Notes and Queries, Reviews, and illustrations Masonic Institution for Boys, at which the Provincial are the most interesting yet issued. 1 consider this Grand Master has undertaken to preside as Chairman number is sufficient answer to the question asked 10 , years ago—How are you going to maintain the interest and we have no doubt this will be iargely supplemented of a literary lod During which the Celebrated ge and magazine ? Masonry, like the by the contributions of the lodgesandbrethren general ly. ancient roll of the law, is unfolding and disclosing In 1S91 Cheshire raised .£1050 for the Boys' School, information and li ght hitherto inaccessible. The chief and the year following close upon "2000 for the jubilee interest in the Quatuor Coronati Library List lies in ^ "SP1ERPON" ORCHESTRA. of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. Since the gift of Articles 2792 and 2815 by Mrs. Irwin, evi- dently the true wife of a good Mason. These items then it has been occupied in establishing a Benevolent are pecuniari ly valuable, and highly interesting, and Will Perform. I istitution of its own , for which it has subscribed a they will be well preserved. I note that the Library capital of some ,£3000. These various circumstances List now numbers 2846 items; a perfect nngazine of PARTRIDGE & COOPER , fully justif y the faith that is in us as to the success of Masonic ammunition. " THE" STATIONERS, the Boys' School Festival in 1895. Immediately after recei pt of above list comes the # # # Provincial Library Report of West Yorks, and here I 191 & 192, FLEET STREET, LONDON , am inclined to pause with astonishment. One notes in Would invite attention to their Bro. T. S. Parvin has been credited in the Illinois the usual reports a monotonous repetition of articles LARGE AND WELL - SELECTED STOCK OF Freemason with the opinion " that all Masonry is already well known; but what have we here ? Over GENERAL & FAN CY STATIONERY, modern except the First Degree, which goes back to a 300 items, and all presented except two. Articles of the hi hest value many unpublished period beyond which the memory of man runneth not g , , and quite new to Suitable for presents, such as Inkstands, Stationery, the Masonic world ; quite a lavish disp lay of inestim- Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Bags, Cabinets, to the contrary." In a letter addressed to the Voice able manuscri pts, unobtainable coins and medals, and Travelling and Brief Bags, &c, all of which are enumer- ' ated in their New illustrated Catalogue, sent free on appli- of Masonry from Charleston , Illinois , a Brother \V. E. the creine de la cremc ol literature. Where have cation. Ginther challenges the correctness of this op inion , and these treasures been unearthed ? Bro. Watson frankly invites Bro. Parvin " to furnish proof for his assertion , tells you. Bro. Tew, P.P.G.M., as usual, turns out his purse where his heart is, and this grand and and for the logical deduction fro m his opinion that distin- Zo Cor rea pon&ents , guished old Mason shows an example that ought to act when he occupied the Grand East he was a Grand as a stimulant to the whole province. And how one A PAST M ASTER .—We agree in the main with your views Master of Modern and not of Ancient Craft Masonry, mourns at the loss of so able a second to his Provincial but the terms in which they are expressed in your letter and thus a living fiction. " We shall watch with in- Grand Master as Bro. Embleton, made a Mason late appear to us much stronger than the circumstances warrant, terest to see if Bro. Parvin accepts the challenge and in life ! He stuck with the interest of an ardent young and we cannot see that its publication will be of advantage man to the Craftand its lore until his last day on earth. to the Order. the reply he makes. I think 1 am at liberty to reveal a fact little known , that, in his last days, he contemp lated a gift to his The address on the " Continuity of Freemasonry," Provincial Library that would probably have eclipsed delivered by Bro. Hughan at the meeting of the Lodge any gift yet made in the Masonic world of letters—his of Research , at Leicester last week, was, as might have fixed intention was there, but death respects neither been anticipated, most interesting and instructive. man or his designs—sufficient to say his gifts are only second to Bro. Tew's. The strength of this library Bristling with facts and fi gures as it was, Bro. Hughan 's lies in its MSS., and it is indeed a proud boast to make '^^^ S^^ S never-failing memory enabled him to deal lucidly with that West Yorks stands second only to the British SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 29, 1894. his subject , and rivet the attention of his audience for Museum in the possession of the rarest things in the over an hour without a note or reference of any kind. Craft. Bro. Watson has only three more to go in and Another hour was devoted to questions, an exercise in make his province peerless. flDasottfc notes. which Bro. Hughan positively revels. We regret much 1 know sufficient of the Yorkshire men to b; able to predict that they will not stand second longer than they The year that closed with the annual meeting of the that we are unable to present a full report of the pro - can help. I'rovincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire some 10 ceedings, as we are sure it would interest our readers as What West Yorkshire is weak in , our brethren at much as those who had the privilege of being present. Leicester have amp ly satisfied themselves days since has, we rejoice to say, been one of continued with— Letters were received from Bros. G. W. Speth and W. certificates. The illustrated report of the Lodge of prosperity. As our readers are aware, it is the Research iving the literary Watson , of Leeds, regretting their absence. , g list , embraces a collection strongest, numerically, of all our English Provinces , of the rarest certifi cate I have yet noticed. I look upon the number of subscribing members being 7261, who these documents of the past not as of exceptional rarity, we distributed among in—or, as a correspondent The deferred meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge but rather of antiquarian interest , they should be associated with Lod informed us a short while since, 113—lodges. But we of Cornwall has been fixed by the Earl of Mount ge History and Lodge Lists, and tend to prove existence, p lace and number have again and- again remarked that mere numbers Edgcumbe for Tuesday, October the 16th , at Redruth. of lodges, , and confirm minutes. The matter of design has though undoubtedl y an important copsideration , is not The arrangements made by the late Prov. Grand already been broached by Bro. Ramsden Riley, and I 'he only criterion that should influence us. Good work Secretary (Bro. Thomas Chirgwin, J.P.) will practicall y will not trench on this particular depirtment of his. 1 •md the generous observance of our grand princi ple of remain unaltered, so that it will be a melanchol y satis- do not knoiv of any certificate in existence anterior to the Charity carry with them greater weight, and in these faction for the members to know that they will be 1764It alread is y mentioned in the transitions of the lod^e. well for every respects ing out the programme as arranged b library and museum to have West Lancashire has acquitted itself admirably carry y their its own specialitii As , and the Province of Leicester is to the excellent condition of all the lodges, the esteemed Secretary, whose decease occurred a few days doing more than well when its small area is considered. report of the Prov. Grand Secretary is conclusive in to the day fixed for the original meeting. Thirty Much more might be said on the wonderful contents 1( s testimony, while the support accorded to the Centra] lodges will be represented on the occasion , and as it is of these reports ; time and space forbid. Any brother and Provincial Masonic Institutions is equally commend, 21 years since the appointment of the present popular who can lend a hel ping hand to secure to these collec- tions any further treasure will be i'hle. During the year the contributions of West Lanca- ruler (the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe) the reports alsu esteemed a benefactor to his Society, and secure the esteem of the wjrchy shire to the Benevolent Institution and the two Schools being satisfactory, there should be a good gathering custodians of the libraries.—Yours fraternall y ¦'mounted or " under the auspices of the Druid's Lodge to ^2770 thereabouts, of which ^ 2500 fell , No. 589 , GEORGE W. BAIN. l° thc share of the Girls' School, while the three Pro- Redruth. Sunderland. MASONIC RECORDS. be also a matter capable of arrangement, and when we the brethren would agree in congratulating Bro. Harris on bear in mind that Freemasonry, especially in Western his_ rendering of the ceremony of initiation that evening, To the Editor of the "Freemason." India , is making rapid strides , there is plenty of room which was as pleasing to the brethren initiated as to tne Dear Sir and Brother , other members of the lodge. in your columns, for a territorial division with the District Grand Lodges, Bro. W. Harris, W.M., in repl ing to the toast, which Will you permit me to state the jurisdiction of each of which would be quite large y that the publication of was most cordially received, said he felt himself hardly in reply to numerous enquiries , enough to occupy the attention of a Grand Lodge. the second edition of " Masonic Records " is being worthy of Bro. Shurmiir's kind words, for he felt he had Such is my idea and I venture to propose it in the proceeded with as fast as possible, part of the copy many shortcomings ; but he threw himself on the Freemason , because there is no other Masonic journa l indulgence of the brethren. He was not perfectly being already in the pri n ters' hands. which is in the position of being able to reach so many satisfied with his performance that evening, for he had At the same time I would desire to impress on some ing the opinions of Masons in done the ceremony much better in times past. However, it been waiting readers , and of gaug of my correspondents from whom I have every quarter of the Globe.—Yours fraternally, was a great pleasure to him to have initi ated Bros. Pooi replies for some time, that it will facilitate the work if and Harris, who he knew to be good men of Walthamstow, they will kindl y forward whatever information they J. D. B. GRIBBLE. and he thanked Bro. Cunningham for introducing them. can (however small) as early as possible.—Yours Hyderabad , Deccan. He (Bro. Harris) had the welfare of the lodge at heart, and fraternally, he wished he had more time to bestow upon it. Perhaps in JNO. LANE the future he might be differently situated. He thanked A QUERY. the brethren heartily for their kindness, and then immedi- Bannercross, Torquay, Sept. 24th, 1894. To the Editor of the " Freemaso n.' ately proceeded to propose " The Health of Past Masters Shurmur and Wildash." He could say nothing fresh about MASONIC UNITY. Dear Sir and Brother , Bro. Shurmur; they all knew his value ; they knew what Is there any authori ty for the following : " A " Freemason." a sincere Freemason and man he was. It was an honour to To the Editor of the brother holding Provincial Grand rank, who ceases to know him personally, and he felt deeply indebted to Bro. Dear Sir and Brother , be a subscriber to any lodge in the province loses such Shurmur, who was always ready to come to any Mason's Looking back at the events of the past 25 rank, and if he again joins a lodge in the province is assistance, as he had come to his assistance that evening, years there can be no doubt that Freemasonry has not entitled to wear Provincial Grand clothing until when other engagements prevented him (Bro. Harris) been making vast progress over the whole of the world, appointment."—Yours attending at the opening of the lodge. The brethren felt he receives a new Provincial very proud that Bro. Shurmur was connected with that but pari progressa with this progress there is a tendency fraternally, R. G. V. there being lodge. It was practically through him that the lodge came towards schism and disunion. The fact of 25th September. to be consecrated. They hoped he would be spared rn iny three great riva l Constitutions in the United Kingdom years to be associated with them. Bro. Shurmur was really itself familiarises the minds of brethren in distant the promoter of Freemasonry in Essex ; it had made wonder- countries with the idea of independence , as is witnessed ful bounds in the county, and in the Walthamstow district in by recent events in New Zealand and Australia. The IRCiPORT particular, since Bro. Shurmurtook it up. The Walthamstow brethren at home are scarcely aware of the practical E^^^ Lodge sprang from the Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction, effect of the different Constitutions. In Great Britain ^ which was the topic of the hour with the Freemasons of and Ireland each Constitution has its well-defined H^JgiJBTWflgffl^l London. Bro. Shurmur was the Preceptor of the lodge encroach on the from which they got the best of instruction. Bro. Shurmur limits, and one Constitution does not was the cause of however it is there being such good Freemasons in that jurisdiction of the other. Abroad, , Craft fiDasonr p. part of Essex. As to Bro. Wildash he was a good, necessarily different. Brethren come from different zealous Mason. He had not had to do much work in that parts of the United Kingdom and bring their Masonry METROPOLITAN MEETINGS. lodge, ot which he acted from the first year as Immediate with tbem, and so in course of time the sister Con- Past Master, but in another lodge he had done a good stitutions dovetail, as it were, with each other. Though (No. amount of effectual work, having been the means of send- is an outward harmony, there Farringdon Without Lodge 1745).— ing large sums of money to the Masonic Charities. Bro. for the most part there The first meeting of this lodge after the summer recess was is an inward feeling, not merely of emulation, but of Wildash had in his lodge a very successful year of office, held at the Viaduct Hotel, Holborn, on the 24th instant. There were but few meetings he did not attend. He took actual rivalry. At banquets where members of the Among those present were Bros. Herbert Herbert, W.M. ; is an active part in the welfare of Walthamstow; was Chair- different Constitutions are present this harmony C. Bachhoffner, S.W. ; J. Evans, J.D., as J.W.: H. J. man ot the Local Board ; devoted a great deal of his time always alluded to, and even boasted of, but it is so Lardner, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Surrey, Treas. ; W. H. —which was very valuable—to it; in fact, in every good strongly insisted upon that it often conveys the impres- Jackson, P.M., Sec ; W. R. Witt , D.C ; K. M. work in the town they found the name of John Henry sion of the woman who protests too much regarding Lott, Mus. DDC, P.G. Org. Eng., Org.; J. W. Hinton, Wildash present. In saying this - Asst. Org. ; G. , he hoped his few remarks her virtue. Here, in India, during a long residence, I Mus. PJ , M.A., P.G. Org. Middx., J. would be taken as thoroughly sincere. have had many opportunities of observing this feeling. Cawtho n.-, Stwd.; N. P. Lardner, l.P.M. ; Capt. T. C. P.M., P.P.G .W., P.G. Stwd., G. Std. Br. Eng. : Bro. W. Shurmur, P.M., who was the first to respond, lish Mason nearly years ago, Walls, having thanked Originally made an Eng 30 J. Stru ;nell, P.M.; J. Young, P.M. ; T. Simpson, Bro. Harris and the brethren for their for some time I had no opportunities of practising P.M. ; G. Herbert, P.M.; Nelson Prower, M.A., P.M.; recognition of his services, said he very much sympathised Masonry at all, and was then thrown into contact with Tvler. Among the visitors with Bro. Harris in his inability to be present at the open- and E. Mallett, P.M. 1623, ing of the lodge a Scotch lodge, where eventually I succeeded to the were Bros. Cohen, P.M. 1S5 ; Cohen, P.M. 18S ; E. , but he knew a very pressing emergency and the Rev. R. C. was the cause. Bro. Harris's disappointment was some- chair, and what I have thus been able to see of the Burritt Lane, Mus Bac, P.M. 2033; what lessened b derabad and Bombay, , M.A., 2490. y the knowledge that the ceremony of inner feeling at work, both in Hy Fillingham raising would not be performed in a slipshod way. He where the two Constitutions (English and Scotch) work The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- , C.C., was passed to the Second (Bro. Shurmur) had done his best, and if he had given the side by side, confirms me in the opinion that the rivalry firmed. Bro. J. H. Lite brethren pleasure 1. Degree. The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr. Albert he was thoroughly rewarded. It was is not altogether a healthy one. In the Colonies, as in bei.ig unanimous, he was duly always a pleasure to him to do anything he could to the fact of independent Edward Cook, and it further the New Zealand and Australia, initiated. Bro. N. P. Lardner, I.P.M., performed both interest of the Walthamstow or any other Constitutions existing side by side seems to lead to the most satisfactory manner. Bro. Montague lodge with which he was associated. Bro. Harris had ceremonies in a alluded to the fact ideaof further independence, and of the erection of Grand Benson Jones, 30, was elected a joining member. Upon that he (Bro. Shurmur) was Preceptor Lodges which do not submit to any of three original the joining fee was increased of the lodge of instruction. That being the case, the the motion of the Treasurer, brethren would naturall ones of the United Kingdom. This is what appears to to five guineas. Apologies for non-attendance were re- y expect him to do the ceremonies ; M. Murphy, in an intelligent manner. From the great attention the have very general ly taken place in America, and the ceived fiom Bros. W. H. Woodhill. J.W. J. brethren gave , I.G.; E. Schultz, P.M.; and many while the ceremonies were being performed result may be that a hundred years hence Freemasonry S.D.; J. D. Webb it was but fair to infer they appreciated the work. In con- instead of being a bond of union will consist of a series others. Previously to the lodge being closed, Bro. S. was proposed as a joining member. clusion he could assure them that his services would be of rival Constitutions, more or less at war with each Weingott, C.C., 15, always most readily given. A banquet followed. Bro. Wildash, other. The speeches were brief. Among the most notable were , P.M., also thanked Bro. Harris for the Would it not be possible to remedy this state P.M. ; N. Prower, P.M. ; nice things he had said, but one of his remarks was not those of Bros. T. Simpson , altogether correct—that of things, and to devise a plan under which Free- E. B. Lane, and the Rev. R. C. Fillingham. he (Bro; Wildash) had done a dom and its music was fur- great deal for Freemasonry. Now, he did not wish to take Masonry throughout the United King Some excellent instrumental and vocal on his shoulders dependencies could be brought under one governing Bros. Dr. Lott, Dr. Hinton, G. Herbert, E. B. any honours he did not deserve. He did nished by not believe there ever was a worse Master than himself body ': There is, I think one man in England who Lane, and J. Young. Bro. the Rev. R. C. Fillingham 's , " My Cherry Stones," afforded much speaking from a working point of view. He was proud to could do this, and one man only, and that is H.R.H. humorous recitation , say he was a working man amusement. , and it had been said to him, the Prince of Wales. The future sovereign of the Don't you overdo it, old boy; take it easy." When he United Kingdom, he is the only man fitted to be the Walthams tow Lodge (No. 2472).—The was a Worshipful Master he did very little; he was always ruler of united Freemasonry, since his exalted position September meeting of the above lodge was held on Satur- present after the ceremony, and some brethren used to-say removes him from any sphere of jealousy. Nor would day, the 22nd inst., at Bro. F. 1. Hallows' Chequers Hotel, he made a very good chairman at the festive board; but the change be a violent one. Nothing need be altered High-street, Walthamstow. At five o'clock p.m., the hour no one said he did the work thoroughly well. One good in the executive of the various Grand Lodges. They for which the brethren were summoned to attend, it was thing was he knew his weakness, and that he could not remember the whole ritual. would continue as they are, but would in their turn inconvenient .for the Worshipful Master, Bro. W. Harris, However, he understood the P.M. 1662, to be present, and his place was taken temporarily Charity side, and he set himself to it. They founded a become subordinate to a Supreme Grand Lodge or 1 en lent by Bro. William Shurmur, P.M. Ihe number ot brethren u w° - Puni > and sent U P a sum of £800 or £900 to Council. The various workings could remain the present showed the interest taken by all the members in the the Masonic Charities. He was happy to say he was same, though it would certainly be of advantage to welfare of the lodge. Among the Past Masters of other President of the Fund, and he believed that where they have one authorised ritual. The differences now are lodges who are members of this lodge were Bros, Wildash, got £500 or £600 in the days he spoke of, they could get small , but in course of time they may become more N. Fortescue, McGowan , ar.d G. H. Baker (Treas.). Bro. as many thousands now. OS, L 1> marked. One good effect which such a system would McGowan was Senior Warden, and Bro. N. Fortescue took «£[ i -'. 00' and S> V> Har»? replied to the toast of have would be to lace all Masons on a similar footing. the chai r of Junior Warden for Bro, William Gower, who The Initiates," which met with a very cordial reception ; p the toast of In many English lodges it is at present the fashion to was attending the dedication of a at " The Visitors " was responded to by the Christiana , by King Oscar of Sweden. Among the visitors visiting brethren. The Treasurer and Secretary each affect nut to recognise a Scotch Master, and there was ; K.M. Yeoman responded to the joint toast proposed recentl y a lodge founded in North India for the purpose were : Bros. Charles Thompson , I.G. 2192 , and drunk in recog- II. M assey, iGo, P.M. Gigand 1928 ; H. W. Lofts, nition of;their services ; Bro . McGowan replied for " The of M asonic research , in which the qualification for 2467; 177; G. 11. Pizey, 2374 ; Henry Muscat, l.P.M. 1632; A. Officers;" and the Tyler's toast wound up an exceedingly membershi p was restricted to Masons who had passed J. Scott, 1613 ; W. S. Hooper, 1987 ; J. R. Friend, 2574; pleasant evening. the English chair only. For this purpose it might and Georee VV. Fry, W.M. 50. Bro. William Shurmur perhaps be necessary to make some change in the raised Bros. Frank and Lionel Budd, and Henry Osborne Scotch system, under which all Master Masons are to the Third Degree, and at the close of this long ceremony PROVINCIAL MEETINGS. eligible for the chair, even thoug h they have not served Bro. VV. Harris, the W.M., arrived, and performed the as Wardens . This rule, however, is often a very remaining business, initiating Messrs. Lewis Fowler Pool Vincent Harris. The fact ot the Junior BRADFORD. beneficial one, as it occasionally happens, especially in and Sidney where the residents are liable Warden 's attendance at Christiana was communicated to . Acacia Lodge (No. 2321).—The election meet- stations out of England , the Worshipful Master and brethren by Bro. S. Herbert, ing of this lodge was held on to be suddenl that in a small lodge there is Thursday, the 6th instant, y changed , the Secretary, who read a telegram from Bro. Gower to when Bro. J. 1. Last, W.M., presided , and there were also no Past Warden available. Points of this kind , how- that effect, and the Norwegian and Swedish brethre n were present: Bros. John Nive n, l.P.M. ; C. H. Ellis. S.W. ; ever, are matters of detail which could easily be settled. congratulated on having established a Masonic Temple. s. Kobinson , J.W. ; Joseph Wilson, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Another point of greater difficulty to arrange would After the closing of the lod ge, the brethren adjourned to Br., Chap. ; ij. A. Bailey, P.M., Treas.; E. P. Peterson, provided by Bro. F. I. Hallows and after- Morton be what to do with the two Grand Lodges holding a co- a choice banquet , A •^-•' £ec>' John > S-L>.; J- «• Fearnley, J.D.; terminous jurisdiction. For instance , in Bombay, wards honoured the usual toasts. A. fc. Harris, I.G. ; A. Swaine, Org. ; H. Holmes. Ty ler; there is an English District Grand Master (H.R.H. There was some excellent music and singing between Geo. Althorp, P.M., P.P G.P. ; S. A. Auty, P.M., Charity Representative the Duke of Connaug ht) with jurisdiction over the these compliments, and the brethren were indebted to Mrs. ; John Haigh, P.M. ; R. S. Friend , the wife of Bro. J. R. Fiisnd , for some of the best Hird , J. W. Bland , Wm. Docksey, J. S. Hedley, Wm. Bombay Presidency, and the Grand Maste r of all of this part of the entertainment. Wal ker, R. B. Nichols, H. Bowler Scotch Freemasonry hout India having jurisdic- , T. H. Bedford, andR. throug , Bro. W. Shurmur , P.M., in proposing "The Hea'th of I. Markham. Visiters : Bros. G. H. Hodgson, P.M.30 1 i tion over the whole country. As the oriental proverb the VV.M.," said there was no brother more zealous in J?'„ T.elfo!#' ,,P>M> 387; VV. F. Tomlinson , P.M. 3'M' says, there is not room for two swords in one scabbard, promoting the success of the Walthamstow Lodge than P.P.O.J.C.; James Wright, P.M. Coo, P.P.G.P. ; Josepn and the lodges would have to be p laced under one or Bro. William Harris, there was also no one more anxious Matthewman , P.M. 1019, Prov. A.G. Sec ; H. Sutherst, the other of the Grand Masters. But this I believe to to promote the comfort and pleasure of the brethren. All P.M. 101S; Joh n Haley, l.P.M. 1034; John Akam. S.VV. K«4 S «¦ Rerell , P.M. 1034 ; J . Lightfoot , Tyler 1034 ; gratulate him upon the position to which the brethren had The ceremony of installation was admirabl y performed W. Dickinson, 974 ; T. H. Pat tinson , P.M. 154 ? ; F. W. elected him , and sincerel y wished him as happy a year of by Bro. E. H. Hoskyn s, P.S.G. W., assisted by Bro. J ohn H. Durant , l.P.M. 164S ; J . VV. Hai nsworth , 164S ; H. office as his own had been. Bro. Sheridan thanked the Walker , P.P.S.G.D. Subsequently Bro. Heny appoin ted W. Warren , 1G4S; and W. Fitton , P.M. 2035, P.P. brethren very heartil y for the great honour conferred upon and invested his officer s in the following order: Bros. J. M . him , his heart , he said , was too full to say much. When , Tempest , l.P.M.; Walter Shoobert , S.W. . W. B. A. The lodge was opened by the W.M,, and the minutes of 11 years ago, he saw the Tennant Lod ge consecrated by the Tempest , J .W. ; F. E. Thompson , Treas. ; C. A. the last regular meeting were duly confirmed , after which D.P.G.M. (who he was pleased to see present) he thought Holloway, Sec : A. W. Allen , S.D. ; E. J . Chadfield , Bro. R. B. Nicholls was raised to the Third Degree by the if ever he became Master of a lodge he would like it to be |.D. ; J ohn Walker , P.M., P. P.S.G.D., D. of C.; S. VV.M . The workin g tools were explained by Bro. Robin- the Tennant ; that ambition was now about to be realised. Wri ght , Org. ; G. T. Terry , I.G. ; E. Crossland , I. N, son, J.W., and the charge given by Bro. Ellis, S.W. Bro. He promised the brethren that as far as his ability allowed Woodiwiss , and A. Hing ley, Stewards ; and Geo. Moore , Niven , I .P.M., presented the repor t of the Audit Com- he would faithfull y serve the lodge, and nothing should be Tyler. mitte e, which showed that the Treas urer had a very sub- wanting on his part to make the year a successful At the conclusion of the ceremony, which took place in stant ial balance in hand. The scroll for W.M. for the one ; he could not hope to excel, but he would at least the Parish Room , the brethren , to the number of 40, ad. ensuing year resul ted in the election of Bro. C. H. Ellis, endeavour to imitate the distinguished brethren who had journed to the White Hart Hotel , where they dined S.W., who. briefl y acknowledg ed the confidence the brethren preceded him in the chair , he again thanked them most together. had reposed in him, and assured them that his best heartil y. Bro. David Williams , P.M., P. P.A.G.P., was GA TESHEA D-ON- TYNE. endeav ours would be used to make his year of office a then unanimously re-elected Treasurer and thanked the success. Bro. S. A. Bailey, P.M , was re-elected Treasurer , breth ren for their renewed confidence and promised to Industry Lodge (No. 48).—The regular and Bro. J. W. Bland was elected Tyler for the ensuing care fully guard the interests of the lodge as in the past ; monthly meeting of this old-established lodge was held on year. A proposition was received for a candidate for initia- he alluded to the prosperous condition of the lodge and to Monday, the 24th inst., when there was an excellent tion at the next meeting. On the motion of the Treasurer , the remarkable progress made in the last few years. Bro. muster of brethren. The W.M., Bro . W. Stafford , pre - several accounts wer e passed for sided , and was suppo rted by Bros. VV. J.J obson , l.P.M .; paym ent. Apologies wete Amos J enkins was then unanimousl y re-elected Tyler , and W. Brown D tende red for the absence of a number of the brethren , and on entering the lodge was informed by the W.M. that the , P.M., .C. ; M. R. Wright , P.M.; Rober t the resi gnation of Bro. Boyle was accented .with resret. breth ren were so pleased with the cheerful and willing Whitheld , P.M. ; VV. Corbett , P.M., Treas.; A. Dodds , after which , the lodge was closed. '. '! ' , „ S.W.; T. W. Bagnall , J.W.; Rev. E. W. Dra ge, Chap. ; ,, manner in which he had discharged his duties and attended H. , After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were to their happiness and comfort that they had unanimousl y Jackson Sec. ; Wm. Douglass, S.D. ; T. Chegwidden , duly honoured. said he could not possibly J .D. ; R. Ferry, Org. ; J. Armstrong, I.G.; VV. Holzappel re-elected him. Bro. Jenkins andT. T. Pragnell , Ihe W.M., in proposing the toast of "Our Visitors ," thank the W.M. as he should do for the kind way in which Stwds. ; J. Curry, Ty ler ; j. Bovill, T. expressed the gratification it had afforded him—on what he had spoken of his humble services , it was a pleasure to Smith , J . Neil , R. J . Hindmarsh , H. H. Pitt , A. W. was practically his last meeting as W.M. of the lodge— to him to serve them and as long as they wished it, and Blacklock , R. Hewett , J . Lightbourn. J . Charlton , R. be honou red wit h the attendan ce of so many distinguished T.G.A.O.T.U. gave him health and strength , he should Lavenck , T. W. Stokoe , W. Dalrymp le, P.M. ; L. visitors , several of whom had journeye d from nei hbouring most cheerfully do the utmost in his power to please them. Rusden , and others. Amongst the num erous visitors were : g Bros. |. Watson , W.M., W. Smith , P.M., towns in the province. The brethren were always clad to Some beautiful pieces of plate were then placed on a table J . Wright , have the pleasure of entertainin g P.M., J . J . Pembery, J. Tay lor, P.M., R. Anderson , T. visitors , and , in the name in front of the W.M., about 20 of his initiates stepped to Middlemas of the lodge, he gave the visiting brethren present a very the floor of the lodge, and Bro. J ohn Hopkins , addressing , S. Coates , and R. Fletcher , of 1342 ; R. hearty welcome. the W.M., said, as the W.M. ' s first initiate , he had been Stewart , W.M., Jas. Shaw , P.M., and G. N. Patters on, Bro. Matthew man, P.M. 1019, P.M., of 424; T. R. J obson , P.M. 1664; 1. Lascelles, 541 ; J . Prov. A.G. Sec, in selected to ask him to accept at their hands that presenta- O. responding, remarked that having assisted at the consecra- tion as a very slight expression of the feeling entertained J ackson , j.D. 991 ; Geo. Donkin , J .W. 1676; S. W. tion, he had taken great Lmdsley, S.W., and J . Reed , of 240 ; W. Berkshire , 408 ; interest in the welfare of the lodge towards him by his initiates , they would never forget the B. McKenzie and was pleased to visit it from time to time , and mark the beautiful way in which the VV.M. had initiated them into J . , 659; G. Li tie , J .W. 2260 ; C. W. progress made. Bro. Matthewm an Hod gson , 659; J os. Donkin , J .W. 2520; G. Lisle, 1427; referred to the work of Masonry and it was impossible for him to say how greatl y and others. Provincial Grand Lodge, and to the recent successful cen- they admired the W.M. 's ch aracter. His kindness , his tenary festival of the Phihnthropic Lod and the warm interest he took in The minutes having been confirmed , the ballot was taken ge, No. 304, at never failing courtesy, for Messrs. G. B. Ande rson , R. Forsyth Leeds, at which the Pr ov. Grand Master , Bro. W. L. Jack- them had won all their hearts , and the articles they had , and Peter Cash , son, M.P., so ably discharged the duties ly intended and who, being in attendance , were duly initiated by the of his office. He the pleasure of asking him to accept were simp W.M. The working tools were exp also intimated that the worth y Deputy Prov. Grand Maste r , as an outward token of the feeling that was deep down in lained by the Junior Bro Henry Smith , Warden , and the charge was impress ively delivered by ; would shortly be amongst the brethren the heart of every one of them towards him. The W.M., Bro. W. again , as he was onboard the Majesti c, en route from New who spoke with deep feeling, said he did not at all know J. J obson , l.P.M. York to Liverpool. how to thank them for the beautiful and costly presents they After the usual formal business , the proceedings were Bro. J ames Wri ght , P.M. Coo closed, and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment , P.P.G.P., and others also had so kindly made him , and especiall y for the very nice board. responded. things Bro. Hop kins had said , and which all their faces Bro. F. W. H. Durant, l.P.M. 1C4S, proposed the next hid shown were also their own thoughts and feelings, he HAMP TON COURT. toast -lhat of " The Worshi pful Master. " He did so could assure them that to have their good opinion , their Bushey Park Lodge (No. 2381). — The he stated with much pleasure , as he knew the W.M . had esteem , and their affection , was very dear to him, he prized , members of this successful lodge held their annual installa- had a very successful year of office, and was highl y and should ever p'ize their beauti ful presents , but he even tion gathering on Saturday, the 22nd inst., at the Greyhound esteemed by the brethr en of his lodge. He was also glad more deeply appreciated the kindly feeling which prompted Hotel , when numerous visitors atten ded to witness the to find that so worth y a Mason as Bro. Ellis occupied the the gift, and the place which they had assured him he held installation of Bro. Geo. W. Castle as VV.M. for the ensuing position of W.M. elect. in their hearts. He was proud of his Masonic children , year. Bro. Castle having held the post Bro. Last of Assist. Secretary , W.M., in responding, referred to the very everyone of whom he felt sure would prove a credit to the of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction (to which all the pleasant period he had spent during his occupancy of the lodge. The beautiful presents would ever remind him of members belong) for several chair of the lodge. He would years , and having done excel- retire with much reluctance , his happy year of office and of all whom it had been his great lent work in that capaci ty, especial interest was evinced in as he had great pride 'in being Master of Lod ge Acacia. privilege to admit into the glorious llight of Masonry ; he his installation as a W.M., It was, and prop hets were not wantin g however , some satisfaction to know that he would again thanked them from the bottom of his heart. to fortell a successful year for the Bushey Park Lodge resign the gavel in favBiir of 1 o worthy a brother as the The visitors having been welcomed, and replied , and under his rule. Amongst the brethren present were Bros. W.M. elect, for whom he predicted a very successful year other business transacted, the lodge was closed, and the Blenkarn , W.M.; G. VV. Castle , S.W., W.M. elect ; H. of office. He (the W.M.) was grateful so many visitin 1 brethren adjourned to the ante- room for refreshments , Hooper , P.M., J.W.; Geo. R. Lang brethren nad honoured ley, P.P.S.G.D ., him by their pr esence on this , the ¦which had been tastefully Lid out by Bro. Dunn. P.M., Sec ; C. r-iuen , P.M., S.D. ; S. H. Latham , J .D. 1 last occasion durin g his term of office tha t he would have I he W.M., on rising to propose " The Health of the J . J . Newland , D.C.; J . G. Galbraith , jun., I.G. ; C. R. the pleasure of presidi ng at the social board. D.P.G.M., Bro. Marmaduke Tennant ," dwelt upon the Cutler , Stwd.; VV. H. Lee, P.M., P.P.G.D.; Bro. S. A. Auty, Howard H. P.M., proposed the toast 'of " The ' happy relationships which had existed for the last 17 years Room , Prov. G. Sec ; W. W. Lee, l.P.M. ; J. W. W.M. elect ." He stated he did so with much pleasure , as 'b etween the worshi pful Deputy and all the bret hren of the Stevens, J. F. Potter , H. Mayer , P.M.; E. Scott , H . J. he had known Bro. Ellis since he was initiated in No. 3S7 province , which they were mast delighted to know were to Syrett , A. W. Fawkes E. Martin a dozen year s , , B. Foster , P.M. ; L. ago. He was a worthy member of the continue , as Bro. Tennant would still hold his important Davies, and J . J oel. Visitors : Bros. H. Gardiner , J .W. Craft , and had satisfactoril y discharged the duties of the office under their new Prov. Giand Master. 1261 ; M. G several offices he J . ye, 1949 ; F. A. Roe, H. Henney, J .W. had held in that lodge. The toast was most heartily received. 2101 ; J . Purkiss , J .D. 2322; A. Johnstone , 2166 ; F. In responding, Bro. Ellis, S.W., W.M. elect, thanked The Deputy Prov. Grand Master , in returning thanks , Duke , J .D. 1S42; F. Swlrifj rd Smith the brethren for , Org. 2024 ; J . W. the honour they had done him that even- expressed the pleasure it had given him to be present that Dewsnap, 2264; E. A. Francis , P.M. S3 ; E. Reynolds , ing in electing him to the chair of the lodge as well as for evening. He was at the installati on of Bro. Bailey, and he 63; and others . the hearty manner the toast had been received. He m ade was pleased to be present on his retiring. He had watched Lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirm ed, a point that if he undertook any duty his best energ ies Bro. Bailey's year of office with much pleasure , and knew were a highly satisfactory audi t report was unanimousl y adopted. devoted to it in order to render it a success. He that he deservedly held a large place in their hearts. He The princi pal business of the evening was then procee ded [rust ed the reputation of the lodge would not suffer during thanked the W.M. and all the brethren for the large with , and tiro. Geo. W. Castie was dul his Mast ershi y installed W.M. by p. amount they had sent him for the Masonic Charities of the Bro. A. Blenkarn , who rendered the ceremony with his " The Past Masters " was proposed by the W.M., and province ; and then called on them to drink heartily '• The customary ability and earnestness. The following oliicers nsponde d toby Bro. Niven , l.P.M. Health of the W.M. " wete invested: Bros. 'I he T Herbert Hooper , P.M., S.W.; Chas. yler 's toast closed a very successful and pleasant 1 his having been received enthusiasticall y, Fruen , P.M., J .W. ; Arthur Blenkar n, l.P.M., Treas. 1 meeting . The W.M. thanked the worship ful Deputy and all the Geo. K. Langley, P.M., P.P.S.G.D., Duiing , Sec ; S. H. Latham , the evening songs music , and recitations were brethren for their kindness that evening, and all through S.D. ; J. G. Galbraith , jun., J .D.; J . J. Newland , I.G. ; ren dered by Bros. Swaine , Fearnley, Bowler , Dickinson , C. R. Cutler and Dur ant. his year of office. If he had given them satisfact ion , and , D.C ; B. Forster , P.M., and J . H. Hain e, held his place in their hearts , he was more than repaid. He Stwds. ; and F. G. Mitchell , Tyler. The W.M., in pre- CARDIFF. expressed the hope 12 months ago that he m ght hand down senting the l.P.M. with a handsome Past Master 's jewel , Tenn ant Lodge (No. 1992). — PRKSENTATION the gavel to his successor with undminish ed glory. If he addressed a few laudatory remarks , and congratulate d Br o. ''C THK W.M .—On Thursday, the 13th inst., the election might feel that he had done so he should , -nd eed be proui. Blenkarn on the completion of a successful term of office . "f the W.M. of the above lodge for the ensuing year ti-olt He then asked them to drink most heartily •' The Health of A letter was received from the Secretary of the R.M.I.G ., place in a very full meeting of members and visitors. the W.M. elect, Bro. Joh n Sheridan ," which was warml y thanking the members generally for the handsome list Amongst the visitors were Bros. Marmaduke Tennant , received , and promptly rep lied to by the W.M. elect, who of over 100 guineas contributed at the last festival. P.A.G.D.C. Eng., D.P.G. M. in ch.rg.- ; A. L. Roberts , thanked the VV.M. for what he had said about him , and Several letters of regret for non-attendance were announce d W .M . 36 ; George Clun y, l.P.M. 36, P.G D.C. ; F. W. assured the brethren he would do his best to merit their trom Grand Officer s and others. The resi gnation of Bro . K. Hy t-at t , VV.M. 960; Harry ^amuel , l. P.M. 000, approval and esteem. J . E. D. Tarr , P.P.G.U., was accepted witn regret , and in PJ .G.D. ; Q.E. Duvey, P.M . 960, P.J .G.W.; , .-' VV. H. H,o. T. Matthews , P.M , P.P.S.G.W., proposed " The grateful recognition of valuable services rendered during rurier , P .M„ :&6p, P.P.G. Reg, ; H. Mor gan Rees, W.M. Visitors ," to which Bros. A. L. Roberts , W.M. 36 ; F. VV. tne loimation ot the lodge, he was unanimousl y elected an i?54 ; T. Ron-way Hunt , P.M. 1323, P.P.A.G. Sec. ; 1. K.H ybart , W.M. 960 ; and H. Morgan Rees, W.M. 1754, honorary member. hatvey, P.M. 1S.7; 1. Higman , W.M. 2357, P.P.G. responded , and expressed their pleas j re at being present , 1 he lodge was then closed. >!i«d. ; W. J . J enkins , S.W. 493 ; and many others. and how much they had enjoyed the evening. An excellent ban quet having been well served under the The VV.M., in the ceremony of initiation , was ably A recitation fro m the W.M. elect , and a song from Bro. able supervision ot Bro. Pralti , the customary toasts I'sisUd by the l.P.M. Bro. I. f. Hong. P.G. Treas.. the the Rev. E. VV. Shep herd , M.A., Chaplain , enlivened thi followed. Bro. Frank Swinlord superintended tne musical char ge being given by Bro. Sheridan , S.W. Before pro- proceedings , which closed with the singing of the National arrangements , which considerably enhanc ed the enjoyment ceeding with the election of W.M. lor the ensuing year , Anthem. of the evening. the W.M., Bro. F. J . Feiris Bailey, expressed hisgrathude DUFFIELD. Bro. Howard H. Room , Prov. G. Sec, in rep lying for l9 all the biethren h r the extreme kindness and considera- " The Provincial Gr and Oliicers ," said it gave him peculiar tion shown to him on everj conceivable occasion. The year , Ecclesburne Lodge (No. 2425). — The pleasure to thank them, because it so happened that he was he said , had been a very happy and prcsprrous one, but for second anniversary of this lodge, which was established supported by two brethren who might be said with him to that the lodge was far more indebted to the officers and two years ago in the pretty little township of Dulfield , took represent the executive of the province. Bro. Lee, P.M. , bre thren than to him. Of the officers it was impossible to place on the aftern oon of the 17th instant. During its brief was an old friend and dear to them all , and was a valued st>eak too hi ghly, in eve ry way they had assisted him , his career , the lodge has given abundant p roofs of its vitality, assistant in carry out the work of the province. Bro. 'lightest wish hid been instantl y and cheerfull y obeyed. 1 xcellent work having been done on behalf of the great Langle y was associated with him in the capacity of Secre- ' 0 the P.Ms, also he was greatly indebted for all the ready Charities of the Order , and its numerical strength mate - tare tor elections, and had the province been canvassed for "ti p and ryrnp .thy he had received from them , and it rially increased. That its future will bj a useful and pros- a brother for that post the result would have been the same, Pleased him greatl y to have the opportunity of publicly perous one there can be no doubt. The gathering attracted a He was alwa ys pleased to be assisted by brethren who had ac

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