Prov. Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.

PROV . GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .

A SPECIALLY convened meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Soane Street , Ipswich , on Tuesday , the 26 th nit ., to pass a resolution of condolence with the Grand Master on the occasion of the death of H . R . H . the

Duke of Clarence . In the absence of the R . W . P . G . M . Lord Henniker , Lodge was opened by the V . W . D . P . G . M . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , assisted by Bros . W . P . Mills acting D . P . G . M ., B . P . Grimsey P . P . G . J . W ., acting acting P . G . S . W ., and Chas . H . Scriven P . G . J . W .

The Deputy Grand Master , in explaining the object of the meeting , said the blow which had fallen on the Prince and Princess of Wales had been felt , not only in England , but throughout the whole world , and he was sure that the P . G . M ., in summoning a special meeting of the P . G .

Lodge , was acting in accordance with the wishes and feelings of all Masons throughout the Province of Suffolk . He regretted exceedingly that Lord Henniker was unable to be present , because he felt sure that tbe Provincial Grand Master would have given adequate expression to the feelings of the Masons in the Province .

The P . G . Secretary , Bro . Tracy , announced that he had received a large number of letters from brethren who were unable to be present . Most of those who wrote were afflicted with , or recovering from , influenza . Lord

Henniker wrote thafc he was reluctantly compelled to obey tho doctor ' s orders and remain at home . He , however , intimated his wish that the following resolution should be proposed in bis name : —

That a humble address be presented to her Majesty the Queen , to H . R . H . the Prine * of Wales M . W . Grand Master , the Princess of Wales , and to Princess May of Took , from the Prov . Grand Lodge of Snffolk , to express the heartfelt sympathy of tbe Freemasons of

the Province of Snffolk in the great sorrow which has fallen on the Royal Family by the death of H . R . H . the Dnke of Clarence and Avondale , P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . Berkshire . That the Provincial Grand Maater be requested to prepare the addresses , sign them on the part of Prov . Grand Lodge , and forward them in the usual manner .

Bro . Tracy formally proposed the resolution in the name of the P . G . M ., and said he was sure no words were necessary to commend it to the notice of Prov . G . Lodge . The D . P . G . M ., in seconding the motion , said although the Duke of Clarence was , comparatively speaking , a

young man , yet ever since his initiation he had shown great interest in the Craft , and was at all times anxious to promote its best interests . He ( the D . P . G . M . ) was S . D . in the Alpha Lodge the night His Royal Highness was initiated , and was present at the subsequent ceremonies ,

and also when he was advanced to the degree of a Mark Mason . He had also been present in the Alpha Lodge as S . D . to His Royal Highness , and was present when he was installed as Prov . Grand Master of Berkshire . His Royal Highness hononred him with his friendship , and he

assured them that a more kindly , really genial , and excellent man it would be difficult to find . In every relation of life the Duke of Clarence seemed to have endeared himself to those with whom he was often in contact , and although of a modest and retiring manner , a manner which

sometimes perhaps did nofc impress people favourably , no one could be long in his presence without feeling that beneath the modest and retiring exterior thero dwelt a great fund of real information and thorough good sound

sense . In conclusion , the D . P . G . M . mado a pathetic allusion to the loss sustained by tbe Princess May , and expressed his satisfaction that the P . G . M . had thought well to include in his resolution the unhappy Princess and Her Majesty the Queen .

Bro . W . P . Mills supported the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Prov . Grand Lodce was then closed .

Saturday , the Gfch of February , has been appointed for the private view of tho Spring Exhibition ( the Twenty-sixth ) of the 19 th Century Art Society , at the Conduit Street Galleries , and tho Exhibition will open to tho public on Monday , the 8 th of February .

HOLIOWAY ' TILLS . —Impurities of tlio Blood . —To ensure health it is absolutely necessary that the fluids and solids of tho human body should bo kept free from those impurities which arc continually petting admission into tho system by erroneous living , unwholesome atmosphere , or disordered s'omach . The only safe and certain way to expel alt impurities is to taltc

Holioway ' s Pills , which have the rower of cleansing tho blood from all noxious matters , and at thc samo time removing liny irregularities which their presence may havo already produced in any organ . Holioway's Pills expel all humours whioh taint or impoverish the blood , which thoy purify and invigorate , and givo general tone . They aro applicable to all alive—yoiiu" or old , robust or delicate . "

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

DE LA POLE LODGE , No . 372 . fFlHE firo afc the Public Eooms having deprived the Masonic Hall , -L Kingston-square , of its heating apparatus , tho members met on the 15 th ult ., at the Hutnber Lodgo , Osborne-sfcreet , by kind permission of the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Kessen ) for the purpose of installing tho Worahipful Master elect ( Bro . Greenwood ) . In addition to a goodly attendance of the members of the Lodge , there were

also several visitors , including Past Masters Wilson , Tesseyman , Haberland , Beevers , King , Corris , Maokail P . S . W . and Thyer Secretary of the Humber Lodge . Letters of apology wero read from Bros . Lieut .-Colonel Pudsey P . M ., Walton W . M . of tbe Humber Lodge , and others . The ceremony was impressively performed by Past

Masters Wilson and Corris . After expressing his gratitude for the hononr conferred , the Worshipful Master invested the following brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Stratford I . P . M ., Cooper S . W ., Wood J . W ., Sfcoddart M . O ., East S . O ., Gibb J . O ., Hirst P . M . Treasurer , Ansdell P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Lincolnshire Seore . tary and Lecture Master , Cheesman P . M . P . P . G . Org . Lincolnshire

Organist , Snowden Dir . of Cers . E"g . Marks , Hellyer S . D ., Harker J . D ., Cos I . G ., Lambert Tyler . Tho Lodga having beon closed in duo and ancient form , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting , hall , where a recherche banquet was provided by the Hon . Steward Bro . Gibb . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and a pleasant evening speut .

Dorset Masonic Charity.

DORSET MASONIC CHARITY .

rpHE 23 rd half-yearly meeting of the General Committee was held X . at fche Masonic Hall , Dorchester , on Wednesday , 27 th ult ., Bro . W . D . Dngdale Chairman presiding , supported by the D . P . G . M . i Bros . W . E . Brymer , M . P ., E . Case P . G . Seo . Treasurer of the Charity , and brethren representing all the Lodges in the Province but three . The R . W . Prov . G . M . Montague J . Guest was detained by the

lateness of his train , and Bro . Zillwood Milledge Vice-Chairraan , and many other brethren apologised for absence from sickness and other causes . Two petitions from widows were considered , and £ 20 granted in each case . Bro . Baskefct Hon . Sec . presented the balance-sheet ,

and as it appeared that there was a good balance to tbe credit of the Eelief Account , £ 9617 s 8 d was agreed to be transferred to Capital , raising the Capital Account to £ 2793 7 s 6 d . The W . M . of the Dorchester Lodge kindly provided the Committee with light refreshments , for whioh a hearty vote of thanks waa accorded .

Leeds Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.

LEEDS MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

IN aid of tbe funds of this Institution the members of tho Leeds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society , on the 28 th nit ., repeated their performance of Gilbert and Sullivan ' s opera , " The Pirates of Penzance , " afc the Coliseum , Cookridge-street The caste was the same as ou the previous evening , and fche performance , which was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience , went smoothly ,

encores being frequently demanded . During an interval , Mr . Wm . Warren came before the curtain , and after apologising for the absence of the President of tbe Masonic Institution , proceeded to express the thanks of the committee and the audience to the performers , members of the chorus , and all concerned with the

arrangement of the entertainment . He reminded his hearers that there were still two more performances to bo given , and that tho object of the operatic society was to form a nucleus of a fund for the assistance of local Charities . He hoped the time was not far distant when they could havo a subscription list , so as to ensure something like a guarantee fund for the society .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION , TLUNITY COLLEGK , LONDON . HIGGINSON and Coupland have jaat obtained certificates , tha former gaining 91 per cent ., and the latter 75 per cent , of the marks given . Both theso boys passed the Jnnior Examination a few inontha ago , thns achieving the unusual success of passing , afc a very early age , both tho Jnnior and Intermediate stages afc successive examinations .

Bro . J . Betta , chief locomotive foreman at Waterloo , who died after only a few daye illness , was buried at Woking Cemetery on Thursday , the 21 st inst . Although not living afc Kingston , he was much respected thore , and waa a mombor of tho Brownrigg Lodge , No . 1 G 38 . A great many of the railway staff wore present at tho funeral , with a largo gathering of Freemasons , who were conspicuous

by their white gloves and sprigs of acacia . Amongst tho members of tho Brownings : Lodge v / ere Bros . Willis W . M ., Youldon P . M ., Lane P . M ., Laurence P . M ., Sumner , Locketfc , Wbittaker , Hoggin , Mann , and Davis . Bro . Bett . s was , afc tho timo of his death , Secretary to the Kosa of Denmark Lodge of Instruction . Tho Brownrigg an-i the Kosa of Denmark Lodges sent liaudsomo wreaths .