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OCTOBER ELECTION 1888 . The Votes and Interest of tho Governors aud Subscribers of tho ClonalIBasamtJnstitutbiTfor(Skis are earnestly solicited on behalf of MARGARET E . M . ROBERTS , AGED 10 YEARS , Daughter of tho hito Bro . A . F . Roberts , of Bow Lano , P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , who died 10 ch May 1888 , leaving a widow and six young children unprovided for . The case is earnestly recommended by Bro . Sir FRANCIS BURDETT , Bavt .. Prov . Grand Master Middlesex , P . G . W . is , T . ient .-Col . P . COWAW , Alderman , S . W . 2211 . J . F . HEFBITBX , P . M . 1702 P . P . G . Treasurer Middlesex . FRANK TAYLKR , P . M . and W . M . 22-U . J . TICKLE , P . M . 1190 1702 , P . P . G . R . Middlesex . H . LOVEGUOVE , P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . S . of vv . Middlesex 30 ° . . TmtPf OBKK . YF-BM ) , P . M . 705 1602 I . P . Z . 1 ! ' (> 2 U ° Iavicta Chapter . AV . T . BUCK , P . M . 1702 P . P . G . S . of W . Middlesex . NRLSOITRKKD , P . M . 1 O 72 10011071 . (' IIM-LIS S . BUCK , P . M . 1702 . P . G . Steward Middlesex . Joiix DRAPER , J . W . 1702 . Proxies wil ! be received by Bro . JOHN G ' BEENFIBID , 37 Queen Victoria Street , E . G ., or either of tho above brethren .

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MASONICLITERATURE. WANTED . —To Purr-huso , for Cash , OLD BOOKS ON FREEMASONRV . Stnte ful ! Title . Date , and stylo of Binding ; with prices required . Address , F . W ., 11 Tlioruhill Square , Burnsbury , London , X . Four days' silence a negative .

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liWlSAITMH©TS&, EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION ( Adjoining the RAILWAY , and facing the RIVER and PALACE ) . BRO . JOHN MAYO has ample nccommodation in tho new wing of this old-established and noted Riverside Hotel for Banquets for any number up to 100 . Kvery convenience for Ladies' Gatherings . Spacious landing to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens of Menus , w . th prices , sent on application . Three Lodges meet at the Castlo Hotel , and reference may be made to the respective Masters as to tho catering , & c .

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tPAINE&CO.,BREWERS, j > ST . NEOTS , HUNTS . ^ L ONDON S TORES : HORNSEY STATION , N . QUPPLY ALE and STOUT , in Smnll O Casks or Pottles , to all p rts of London and Suburbs . Messrs . PAINE and Co . guarantee all their Ales and Stouts to bo brewed from Malt and Hops solely , and as a proof of the excellence of their Beers , refer to tho gold and other Medals which have been awarded them . Price *¦ at the London Stores , HORNSEY STATION , N .

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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHUMBERLAND .

THE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge . of Northumberland was held on the 31 sfc ult ., at the Assembly 'Rooms , Newcastle . Sir Matthew White Ridley ,

Bart ., M . P ., Right Worshi pful Provincial Grand Master , and Bro . Richard Henry Holmes Past Grand Deacon , Worshi pful Depufcy Provincial Grand Master . The Worshi pful Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Northern Counties

Lodge were charged with , ancl well fulfilled the duty of making suitable arrangements for the reception of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Every Lodge in the county had

a Master under their respective banners , and the brotherhood in the adjoining county was well represented . A long roll of business was dul y transacted , including the appointment and investiture of the Provincial Grand

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.

Officers for the year by the Prov . Grand Master . The

following were appointed : — Bro . R . H . Holmes P . G . D . . . Depnty Grand Master James D . Dixon P . M . 1427 - - Senior Warden J . F . Beckingham P . M . 1863 - Junior Warden Rev . Herbert Bott 1863 - - Chaplain

Thoa . Anderson ( re-elected ) - Treasnrer John Strachan P . M . 16 GI . - - Registrar B . J . Thompson ( re-appointel ) - Secretary W . M . Lyon P . M . 406 - - Senior Deacon Teesdalo Wilson P . M . 1626 - - Junior Deacon

R . H . Dickenson P . M . 636 - - Superintendent of Worka A . Robertson P . M . 1167 ( re-appointed ) Director of Ceremonies Henry Spittle P . M . 1342 - . Assistant D . C .

J . D . Garland P . M . 24 - - Sword Bearer J . W . Lambton P . M . 431 - - ) „ , , James Carmichael P . M . 659 . j Standa d Bearera R . Liddle 4 S 1 Organist

— Reid P . M . 431 - . - Pursuivant J . Barbour P . M . 1676 - - Assistant Pursuivant George Parsons 1664 - . "" I George Senior 1676 . . j George Elphick 1712 - - ! 0 l , John Usworth 893 . . . f Stewards

— Ridley 406 Thomas Waters 636 - J Joshua Curry ( re-appointed ) - Tyler

The mosfc imposing and interesting part of the Grand

Lodge proceedings was the consecration ceremony of the * Ridley Lodge , No . 2260 , raised in Newcastle , and dedicated in honour of the Provincial Grand Master . It is some twelve years since such a Masonic function has taken

place in fche county , and ifc was consequently novel to many of the assembled brethren . Bro . George Eugene Macarthy was chosen the first Worshipful Master of the new Lodge , and fulfilled very creditably the trying duties of the

occasion . Tho choral service was much enhanced by the assistance lent by Mr . J . Nutton , of Durham Cathedral . The consecration ceremony occupied about an hour-and-ahalf . It opened with prayer by the Provincial Grand

Chaplain , followed by an anthem , " The Glorious Majesty , " and there were several chants interspersed throughout the service . The Provincial Grand Secretary read the petition and warrant of the new Lodge , bearing the signature of

the Most Worshipful Grand Master the Prince of Wales . An " Ode to Masonry " was sung in fine voice by Mr . Nutton , the first stanza of each verse being repeated by the whole Brotherhood :

Hail ! Masonry divine , Glory of ages shine Long mayst thon reign ; rj rf ^ — —^ j— j

Where ' er thy Lodges stand , May they have great command , And always grace the land . Thou art divine .

Thc unveiling of tho Lodge Board , with all the symbols of the Craft , was done in solemn silence by the Prov . Grand Stewards , and after prayer tho Prov . Grand Deacons presented tho vessels of consecration to the

respective Officers , and libations of oil and wine were poured forth , and corn and salt scattered , while the respective Grand Officers declared the mystic symbolism of the rite . Much ceremonial was otherwise manifested

and after the anthem , "Behold , now good and joyful a thing ifc is for brethren to dwell together in unity , " the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies proclaimed the Ridley Lodge duly constituted , and that it would

henceforth met the first Tuesday of every mouth , in the Masonic Hall , Maple Street . The Worshipful Master of the now Lodge having taken an obligation as regards tbe

government of tho Lodge , duly installed his officers , and thereafter , wifch their assistance , proved his ability to officiate by closing the Lodge , tho Grand Chaplain pronouncing final benediction .

Sir Matthew White Ridley , Bart ., Provincial Graud Master , in addressing the brethren generally , remarked that happy was the country that had no history ¦ bufc he was happy to say thafc they had hacl au uneventful history

during the year , at all events of an unfavourable description . Ho would be happy to report to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England ( the Prince of Wales ) that the utmost harmony and goodwill prevailed throughout ; the

boundaries of their province . He was glad to know fchafc fche financial affairs of all the Lodges were in a satisfactory condition—even the Lodge which was " now considering "

m additional gift to the cause of charity . He reminded the brethren that since Brother Thompson undertook the Stewardship of the Charities tbe result had been most satisfactory . His predecessor five years ago had been able to