Essex Provincial Grand Lodge.

Essex Provincial Grand Lodge .

BRO . T . P . TROUNCE I . P . M . 453 tenders his grateful thanks to those Brethren through whose support he was elected to the distinguished position of Provincial Grand Treasurer , at the meeting on Wednesday last . Waltham Abboy , 27 th July 1899 .

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SATURDAY , 5 TH AUGUST 1899 .

New Hall At Hornsea.

NEW HALL AT HORNSEA .

FRIDAY , 28 th ult ., was a red-letter day in the annals 01 Hornsea , when the village made the most of its unique occasion . Hornsea was gaily bedecked with flags and festoons , and took every advantage of offering a warm welcome to the Marquess of Zetland and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , who were honouring the Alexandra

Lodge on the important event of laying the foundation stone of their Masonic Temple , in Eastbourne Road . The building , which is to be a two-storeyed one , will be of red and white

stock bricks , with stone dressings , the ground-floor comprising a handsome dining hall , capable of seating upwards of seventy persons . Bro . Peter Gaskell P . M . P . P . G . O . is the Hon . architect and clerk of the works .

The pastor and deacons of the Congregational Church lent their school room for the use of the local Lodge and visitors , and there a very large number of Brethren from all parts of East , West , and North Yorkshire assembled . The

Worshipful Master Bro . W . L . Harrison presided , amongst those present being the Marquis of Zetland Prov . G . M ., Henry Smith P . D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire , and many others of rank and distinction .

Letters of apology were read from Lord Bolton D . P . G . M ., Viscount Raincliffe , Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse , the Mayors of Hull and Beverley , and others . After the Lodge had been opened in the three degrees , a procession was formed , admirably marshalled by Bro . T . G .

Wallis Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , which wended its was to Eastbourne Road , the streets being crowded with spectators . On arrival the Worshipful Master of the Alexandra Lodge , addressing the Marquess of Zetland , said :

I have the honour to ask your lordship to lay the foundation stone of our new Masonic Hall , with the accustomed rites and ceremonials of the Order , and to ask your lordship ' s acceptance of a silver trowel for the purpose . The upper stone was then raised , and the lower stone adjusted .

The Marquess of Zetland then laid the stone with the usual formula .

Dr . Pride Provincial Grand Chaplain offered prayer , and the National Anthem having been sung , the Provincial Grand Secretary Bro . M . C . Peck read the inscription on the plate , and the acting Prov . Grand Treasurer Bro . W . Tesseyman P . P . G . W \ deposited a phial containing the current coins of

the realm . The noble Marquess then adjusted the lower stone , and the upper stone was slowly lowered , making three distinct stoppages . The latter ' s position having been proved , the Prov . G . M . gave the stone three blows with the mallet . The cornucopia , containing the corn , and the ewers with

wine and oil , were strewn and poured over the stone with the accustomed ceremonies . The Marquess next inspected the plan of the intended building , and returned it to Bro . Gaskell ,

together with the several tools used in proving the position of the stone , and instructed the worthy Brother to proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work , in conformity with the plan .

The ceremony being concluded , Mr . W . Barry , Park Street , Hull , took several photographs of the Brethren whilst at the site , and also en route , which will serve as mementoes of the very interesting gathering . A return of the procession was then made in reverse order , and the members of the

Craft proceeded to the Congregational school room , where the Worshipful Master , on behalf of the members of the Alexandra Lodge , moved a very hearty vote of thanks to his

lordshi p for his kindness in travelling so far to lay the foundation stone of their new Masonic Temple , which the }' trusted would be a lasting monument of zeal for the Craft , and be serviceable in promoting the interests of the Fraternity .

New Hall At Hornsea.

They fervently hoped that his lordship ' s connection with the Province might be continued for many years to come . The Marquess of Zetland briefly acknowledged the vote ,

and expressed his satisfaction in taking part in and witnessing the ceremony , the arrangements for which had been simply perfect , and reflected much credit upon the Director of Ceremonies Bro . J . G . Wallis .

The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren , numbering about 120 , adjourned to the Public rooms , where Bro . T . B . Hooton ( New Inn Hotel ) purveyed in recherche style , the rooms being artistically decorated and festooned with flowers by the Misses Wallis . The usual Loyal and-Masonic toasts were honoured .

Bro . M . C . Peck P . G . St . Br . of England received an ovation on rising to respond for the Grand Lodge . He took advantage of the occasion to express his satisfaction at the excellent arrangements made , and to the Brethren from Hull in coming out in their hundreds to support the Hornsea Lodge .

Bro . J . G . Wallis Prov . G . D . C ., in proposing the toast of "Our Provincial Grand Rulers , " referred to the characteristic ability which denoted the work done by the Provincial Grand Master and Lord Bolton , his Deputy , —the latter

having no equal in the Province for his knowledge of the ritual . The proceedings that day would be a stimulus to the Alexandra Brethren , and they hoped , when the new hall was built , to have a large accession of members .

The Marquess of Zetland , who was most enthusiastically cheered , said he was deeply touched by the cordiality of their reception . He regretted the unavoidable absence of Lord Bolton , and could earnestly and truly emphasise the words

of Bro . Wallis , that no Mason existed who could equal their Deputy Provincial Grand Master for his knowledge of Masonic ritual . He was greatly indebted to him for his able assistance in the Province . Other toasts followed . The proceedings were most successful throughout .

We are pleased to see that Bro . R . V . Vassar-Smith P . G . D . Deputy Prov . G . Master Gloucestershire is taking a prominent part in making the necessary arrangements for a visit of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge to Gloucestershire next year , on the occasion of the summer outing of its members .

An intimation having been received that Gloucestershire might be made the object of a visit next year , a few representative Masons met at luncheon at Gloucester , on Tuesday , on the invitation of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , when it was determined to give the Quatuor

Coronati the assurance of a hearty welcome . A Committee , comprising , amongst others , the Masters of the Cheltenham and Gloucester Lodges , the Mayors of Gloucester and

Cheltenham , and the Deputy Provincial G . M ., was appointed , with Bro . E . Hulbert ,-. of Stroud , as Secretary , to arrange a three or four days' programme for the visit , which we may confidently predict will be a great success .

Men have different motives in joining the Order . One man joins with the hope of it helping him in business , another for the honours of office , another to have a place to spend a pleasant evening , and a great many for the protection it affords . But no matter what a man's object is in joining the Order , whether it be

one of self interest or as a protection m case of misfortune , no one has any right to say he shall not become a member of a Lodge , and as he receives one after another of the beautiful lessons the Order teaches , his mind is uplifted to all that is grand and good in life . —Ex .

A good story comes to us from Forest City Lodge , No . 388 , Cleveland . Past Master Geo . W . Lloyd had never asked his son to become a Mason . , The worthy young man , however , planned

with his uncle to become a member of the " mystic tie " without his father's consent . Imagine the young man ' s surprise when he realised that his own father was conferring upon him the B . A . degree .

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in tbe Luther country , aud Thuringian and Hartz mountains ; a series of Continental maps ; and a chapter , " Dull useful information , " giving particulars as to tho cost of Continental travel . Copies may he had from the Continental Traffic Manager , at Liverpool Street Station .