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Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania.
of the Veterans' Association , in a neat address , and received on tho part of the Grand Lodge by R . W . Brother Samuel B . Dick Grand Master . [ We are , nrifoTtvuiately , compelled by pressure on onr space to hold over , till next week , the remainder of this very interesting article . —ED . E . C ]
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .
STOWMARMET was en fete on Friday last , the 7 th inst ., on the occasion of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Snffolk holding its annual meeting and Lodge there , under the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Waveney , and Officers of the Province . The town was decorated with flags and banners . At the Railway Station a string of banners stretched across the
road , and flags were displayed on the steeple of the church . At the station , the band of the S . R . V ., under Bandmaster Gooding , met the trains bringing in the visiting Brethren , and played in excellent style , and the chnrch bells rang out merrily . The Lodge in the Assembly Room afc the Corn Exchange , and its approaches , was profusely decorated with flowers , and some fine potted specimens of
the Phomium variegatum ( New Zealand flax ) . The balcony outside was draped with scarlet , with yellow fringe , with good effect . The Cora Hall was laid for banquet , and elaborately decorated in white and crimson , and the stencil-board festooned with fringes and tassels . A trophy of flags , with banners , and elaborate star , was displayed at each end in the centre , and banners were also displayed on either
side , and there were also elegant trophies at each window . Each banner , of very handsome character , had an appropriate motto , in gold on a blue ground . The tables were choicely decorated witb flowers , and ice pedestals with flowers were conspicuous and elegant . The tout ensemble was light , cheerful , and elegant in the extreme , and reflected great credit on those gentlemen who superintended
them . These were the worthy WM . Bro . F . Long , Bro . S . H . Wright Secretary , Bro . J . Mackney P . M . Master of Ceremonies , assisted by Bros . Peddar P . M ., Simmonds S . D ., F . Betts S . W ., the latter kindly providing reception rooms for the Provincial Grand Officers at the entrance to the hall , where light refreshments were laid out . Bro . Gooding also rendered good assistance . The
able decorator was Bro . Chas . Holborn , Norwioh . Bros . Andrews and Read received the Provincial Grand Officers . The banquet and refreshments were catered for by Bro . E . Bridges , in his well-known excellent style . The trains brought in a large number of visiting Brethren time after time during the morning . The Board of General Purposes met at eleven o ' clock , for the transaction of
business . Bro . Clarice , Past Grand Pursuivant of England , was , as usual , the Director of Ceremonies of the Province , the duties of which office , it is needless to say , were performed with his wellknown efficiency . Bro . W . H . Lucia was also the able Secretary , whose onerous duties always seem to sit lightly upon him . Procession being formed , the M . W . P . G . Master opened the Lodge , which
was admirably decorated with trophies of flags and banners , with Masonic emblems and mottoes , the banners of the several Lodges represented being also placed round the walls . Afcer the Lodge had been properly opened , the Worshipful Prov . Grand Master appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . Dakin Registrar , Youell Treasurer , F . Long P . G . S . W ., WooFnough P . G . J . W ., Rev .
Griffith P . G . Chaplain , Mann P . G . Organist , Baines P . G . Pursuivant , Chapman , Woodward , and Ecclestone , P . G . Stewards , Brown S . D ., Annes J . D ., Tennant P . G . Director of Works , Clarke P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Hartcup Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Barber P . G . Sword Bearer , Syer Tyler . The P . G . Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , referring especially to the loyal address sent by
the Province to Her Most Gracious Majesty , on the dastardly attempt made upon her life , and the gracious reply in acknowledgment . Procession was then made , headed by the Stowmarket Rifle Band , to church , where the brethren attended divine service . Prayers were read by the Rev . W . Wright curate , and Bro . the Rev . A . Tighe-Gregory , first lesson ( King ' s dedication of the Temple ) , by the
P . G . Chaplain , and the second lessou by Bro . the Rev . A . Ti ghe-Gregory , Vicar of Bawdsey , both lessons being appropriate to the occasion . The anthem was Hopkins ' , from Psalm xxiv ., " Lift up your heads , " the P . G . Chaplain reading the concluding prayers . The service was choral , aud well rendered by a surpliced choir . There were also two special hymns snug , copies of which were
distributed in the church . Tbe sermon was preached by the P . G . Chaplain , from 1 Peter ii . 5 , and was a thoroughly Masonic discourse , " sermonB iu stones" being the idea carried thronghont , comparing ourselves to stones in the great building of life . He traced mankind to the time of flint implements , when onr forefathers had nothing better to work with , up to the present period of high
civilisation and skill , and drew lessons for the guidance , warning , and comfort of his hearers . The preacher referred indignantly to tbe odium bronght on Masonry on the Continent by the wretohed apostasy of some members who violated , not only their oath as Masons , but their very allegiance to their country . He said ho considered that Christianity was the highest form of Masonry , juul
Masonry he looked upon as St . Paul did the Mosaic law , as a " Schoolmaster to bring us to Christ . " Ho referred to the universal bond of fellowship amongst all peoples , of all religious opinions , to be found amongst Masons , snch as made the fiery Afghan spare bi .- < powerless enemy . He trusted they all , initiated and uninitiated ,
were " Living stones "being built upon the chief corner stono , our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ . The P . G . Organist presided abiv at tbe organ . After service tho brethren reformed and marched back to the Lodge . A resolution was carried in answer to a cotnmu . uication from the Grand Lodge , suggesting that all Lodges ( except
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
military ones ) should pay Is 6 d quarterly , instead of Is as heretofore , to the Fnnd of Benevolence . After some formal business was gone through , the M . W . P . G . M . announced that the offertory amounted to £ 6 10 2 £ d , which was given to the Stowmarket Schools , with thanks to the Rector of Stowmarket for kindly placing the church at their disposal . A vote of condolence and sympathy was passed
to tbe V . W . the D . P . G . M . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Past Grand Chap , lain of England , on the great bereavement he had sustained in the loss of his amiable wife , and expressing an earnest trust that the Great Architect of the Universe would afford him consolation and support nnder bis heavy loss . The M . W . P . G . M . made some very feeling remarks on this subject , and the resolution was carried in
solemn silence . P . G . Lodges were represented , from Norfolk b y B . P . Soman G . S . of Norfolk , Essex , and Hertfordshire . The Grand Master expressed his deep regret at the absence of the Deputy P . G . Master , whom he might say was from home , seeking from the Great Architeot of the Universe that consolation which He never refuses to those who " seek him faithfully . " The banquet was admirably served in the Corn Hall by Bro . E .
Bridges , to which a large company of brethren sat down , under tbe presidency of the Prov . Grand Master , supported by his Officers . The following were the Prov . Grand Officers present : —Bros . W . P . Mills P . P . G . S . W . 376 , H . C . Casley P . P . GJ . W . 1 H , W . H . Lucia P . G . Sec , W . Clarke P . G . P ., W . Boby P . P . G . S . W ., Rev . A . Tighe-Gregory P . G . P . Chaplain 81 , J . H . Staddon P . P . G . S . W . 376 , F . A . Mann P . G . Organist 1452 , F . C . Atkins P . G . O . Norfolk , S . H . Wright P . P . GJ . W ,
516 , F . Long P . P . G . D . C . 516 , J . Terry P . P . G . S . W ., W . A . Bowler P . Z . 51 , G . Abbott P . P . G . S . B . 225 , J . W . Shepherd P . G . S . W . 1592 , T . F . Lucia P . P . GJ . W . 1008 , J . Napier P . G . S . 225 , G . Stevens Past Provincial Grand Senior Deacon 52 , W . Dods P . Prov . J . W ., B . W . Syer P . G . T . 376 , W . W . Walesby P . P . G . S . of Works 927 , S . Bacon P . G . Steward Norfolk , P . Soman P . G . Steward Norfolk , G . H . Grimwood P . G . S . of W . 1224 , R . W . Saul P . G . S . D . 71 , C . F .
Browne P . P . G . S . B . 81 , W . B . Jeffries P . P . G . S . of W . 376 ; W . Hart P . P . G . J . D . 332 , W . Wilmshurst P . P . G . S . B . 81 , N . Tracey P . P . GJ . W . 376 , F . Wbisstock P . P . G . R . 81 , J . Franklin P . P . G . P . 100 , C . Cooke P . P . GJ . D . 1823 , J . R . Thompson P . P . G . S . B . 1008 , W . J . Nunn P . P . G . S . D . 1592 . A . Cracknell P . P . G . S . B . 1668 , W . Armstrong P . P . G . D . 1592 , J . M . Harvey P . P . G . P . 936 , R . Stevens P . P . G . D . C Norfolk , H . J . Wright P . G . P . 936 , H . Sidney P . G . D . C . 376 , G . J Paine P . G . S . W . 1008 , Horace Lucia P . G . S . 1592 .
On Saturday last the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Twickenham , for the purpose of opening the new wing of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage , at Strawberry Hill . This ceremony having been carried out , the awards made in the exhibition of works of art and
utility , contributed exclusively by members of the Police force , were presented by Her Royal Highness , who also signed the certificates of merit , among the fortunate recipients being Sergeant Ward , for plans of Yalding and neighbourhood , in connection with the mysterious
disappearance and murder of the girl Georgiana Moore ; Inspector Wells , for a plan and sketch of Knoll Villa , Kingston , where Police Constable Atkins was murdered last autumn by an unknown burglar ; and Inspector Moser , of Scotland Yard , for three drawings , in black and white , two of them being of exceptional merit .
We hear that their Royal Highnesses tbe Princesses Louise , Victoria , and Maud , of Wales have enrolled themselves as members of the Humane Society , established in connection with Little Folks . The July part of this magaziue , in addition to the names of their Royal Highnesses , contains the names and addresses of between four
and five thousand new officers and members . The Little Folks Humane Society , which was inaugurated at the commencement of the present year , now numbers nearly twelve thousand officers and members , and a large number of children are daily joining its ranks .
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LAMPLOTJGH'S PYRETICSALINE. Effervescing- and Tasteless , forming- a most Invigorating , Vitalising , and Refreshing Summer Beverage . sgs ~ y ^ Gives instant relief in HKADACHE , SEA or Bilious SICKNESS , IN- / tym- 'Ti ^ $ IUGH 3 TION , G'ONSTIYATION , LASSITUDE , HEABTBVUN , FEVERISH jS >/ 0 £ = 2 $ W COLDS , and prevents and quickly relieves or cures the worst WMSKB form of TYPHUS , SCARLET , JUNGLE , find other FEVERS , ^^ $ 5 ^' PRICKLY HRAT , SMALL-I-OX . "XIBASIJES , EBUFIIVB or SKIN COM- ^& £ g # ' PLAINTS , and various other Altered Conditions of tho Blood . IT T ) R . MOB . riA .-N " .- "It furnishes the blood clonl . writes ; -I have frreat pleasure in -. vith its lost saline constituents . " bcarine- my cordial testimony to Its orac , "; j T . R . . TURLEY . "I found it act as a spc- Sl ^ S ^ rf iiS 0 f o ! S . ? S £ SrS' » ^ StMSJe ^ en SrE ^ other . um . tfJfcbritoDywep . ta . " cine beins required . " DR . J . W . DOWSIXO .- " I «*« , '' ' 5 '" i treatment of forty two eases of 1 ellpw 1 ever DR . SPARKS ( fJovormnent iHcrltcnl In- and Tarn happy to state I never lost a single -pector of Emigrants from the Port of Lon- < ease . " A systematic course prevents and cures obstinate Costiveness . Notice mv Jiame nd Trade Stark . In patent Glass-stoppered Bottles , 3 / , 5 ] , 11 / 6 , a .-id 22 / each . ! H , LAMPLOTJGH . Chemist , 113 Holborn , LONDON , B . C
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Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania.
of the Veterans' Association , in a neat address , and received on tho part of the Grand Lodge by R . W . Brother Samuel B . Dick Grand Master . [ We are , nrifoTtvuiately , compelled by pressure on onr space to hold over , till next week , the remainder of this very interesting article . —ED . E . C ]
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .
STOWMARMET was en fete on Friday last , the 7 th inst ., on the occasion of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Snffolk holding its annual meeting and Lodge there , under the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Waveney , and Officers of the Province . The town was decorated with flags and banners . At the Railway Station a string of banners stretched across the
road , and flags were displayed on the steeple of the church . At the station , the band of the S . R . V ., under Bandmaster Gooding , met the trains bringing in the visiting Brethren , and played in excellent style , and the chnrch bells rang out merrily . The Lodge in the Assembly Room afc the Corn Exchange , and its approaches , was profusely decorated with flowers , and some fine potted specimens of
the Phomium variegatum ( New Zealand flax ) . The balcony outside was draped with scarlet , with yellow fringe , with good effect . The Cora Hall was laid for banquet , and elaborately decorated in white and crimson , and the stencil-board festooned with fringes and tassels . A trophy of flags , with banners , and elaborate star , was displayed at each end in the centre , and banners were also displayed on either
side , and there were also elegant trophies at each window . Each banner , of very handsome character , had an appropriate motto , in gold on a blue ground . The tables were choicely decorated witb flowers , and ice pedestals with flowers were conspicuous and elegant . The tout ensemble was light , cheerful , and elegant in the extreme , and reflected great credit on those gentlemen who superintended
them . These were the worthy WM . Bro . F . Long , Bro . S . H . Wright Secretary , Bro . J . Mackney P . M . Master of Ceremonies , assisted by Bros . Peddar P . M ., Simmonds S . D ., F . Betts S . W ., the latter kindly providing reception rooms for the Provincial Grand Officers at the entrance to the hall , where light refreshments were laid out . Bro . Gooding also rendered good assistance . The
able decorator was Bro . Chas . Holborn , Norwioh . Bros . Andrews and Read received the Provincial Grand Officers . The banquet and refreshments were catered for by Bro . E . Bridges , in his well-known excellent style . The trains brought in a large number of visiting Brethren time after time during the morning . The Board of General Purposes met at eleven o ' clock , for the transaction of
business . Bro . Clarice , Past Grand Pursuivant of England , was , as usual , the Director of Ceremonies of the Province , the duties of which office , it is needless to say , were performed with his wellknown efficiency . Bro . W . H . Lucia was also the able Secretary , whose onerous duties always seem to sit lightly upon him . Procession being formed , the M . W . P . G . Master opened the Lodge , which
was admirably decorated with trophies of flags and banners , with Masonic emblems and mottoes , the banners of the several Lodges represented being also placed round the walls . Afcer the Lodge had been properly opened , the Worshipful Prov . Grand Master appointed his Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . Dakin Registrar , Youell Treasurer , F . Long P . G . S . W ., WooFnough P . G . J . W ., Rev .
Griffith P . G . Chaplain , Mann P . G . Organist , Baines P . G . Pursuivant , Chapman , Woodward , and Ecclestone , P . G . Stewards , Brown S . D ., Annes J . D ., Tennant P . G . Director of Works , Clarke P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Hartcup Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Barber P . G . Sword Bearer , Syer Tyler . The P . G . Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , referring especially to the loyal address sent by
the Province to Her Most Gracious Majesty , on the dastardly attempt made upon her life , and the gracious reply in acknowledgment . Procession was then made , headed by the Stowmarket Rifle Band , to church , where the brethren attended divine service . Prayers were read by the Rev . W . Wright curate , and Bro . the Rev . A . Tighe-Gregory , first lesson ( King ' s dedication of the Temple ) , by the
P . G . Chaplain , and the second lessou by Bro . the Rev . A . Ti ghe-Gregory , Vicar of Bawdsey , both lessons being appropriate to the occasion . The anthem was Hopkins ' , from Psalm xxiv ., " Lift up your heads , " the P . G . Chaplain reading the concluding prayers . The service was choral , aud well rendered by a surpliced choir . There were also two special hymns snug , copies of which were
distributed in the church . Tbe sermon was preached by the P . G . Chaplain , from 1 Peter ii . 5 , and was a thoroughly Masonic discourse , " sermonB iu stones" being the idea carried thronghont , comparing ourselves to stones in the great building of life . He traced mankind to the time of flint implements , when onr forefathers had nothing better to work with , up to the present period of high
civilisation and skill , and drew lessons for the guidance , warning , and comfort of his hearers . The preacher referred indignantly to tbe odium bronght on Masonry on the Continent by the wretohed apostasy of some members who violated , not only their oath as Masons , but their very allegiance to their country . He said ho considered that Christianity was the highest form of Masonry , juul
Masonry he looked upon as St . Paul did the Mosaic law , as a " Schoolmaster to bring us to Christ . " Ho referred to the universal bond of fellowship amongst all peoples , of all religious opinions , to be found amongst Masons , snch as made the fiery Afghan spare bi .- < powerless enemy . He trusted they all , initiated and uninitiated ,
were " Living stones "being built upon the chief corner stono , our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ . The P . G . Organist presided abiv at tbe organ . After service tho brethren reformed and marched back to the Lodge . A resolution was carried in answer to a cotnmu . uication from the Grand Lodge , suggesting that all Lodges ( except
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
military ones ) should pay Is 6 d quarterly , instead of Is as heretofore , to the Fnnd of Benevolence . After some formal business was gone through , the M . W . P . G . M . announced that the offertory amounted to £ 6 10 2 £ d , which was given to the Stowmarket Schools , with thanks to the Rector of Stowmarket for kindly placing the church at their disposal . A vote of condolence and sympathy was passed
to tbe V . W . the D . P . G . M . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Past Grand Chap , lain of England , on the great bereavement he had sustained in the loss of his amiable wife , and expressing an earnest trust that the Great Architect of the Universe would afford him consolation and support nnder bis heavy loss . The M . W . P . G . M . made some very feeling remarks on this subject , and the resolution was carried in
solemn silence . P . G . Lodges were represented , from Norfolk b y B . P . Soman G . S . of Norfolk , Essex , and Hertfordshire . The Grand Master expressed his deep regret at the absence of the Deputy P . G . Master , whom he might say was from home , seeking from the Great Architeot of the Universe that consolation which He never refuses to those who " seek him faithfully . " The banquet was admirably served in the Corn Hall by Bro . E .
Bridges , to which a large company of brethren sat down , under tbe presidency of the Prov . Grand Master , supported by his Officers . The following were the Prov . Grand Officers present : —Bros . W . P . Mills P . P . G . S . W . 376 , H . C . Casley P . P . GJ . W . 1 H , W . H . Lucia P . G . Sec , W . Clarke P . G . P ., W . Boby P . P . G . S . W ., Rev . A . Tighe-Gregory P . G . P . Chaplain 81 , J . H . Staddon P . P . G . S . W . 376 , F . A . Mann P . G . Organist 1452 , F . C . Atkins P . G . O . Norfolk , S . H . Wright P . P . GJ . W ,
516 , F . Long P . P . G . D . C . 516 , J . Terry P . P . G . S . W ., W . A . Bowler P . Z . 51 , G . Abbott P . P . G . S . B . 225 , J . W . Shepherd P . G . S . W . 1592 , T . F . Lucia P . P . GJ . W . 1008 , J . Napier P . G . S . 225 , G . Stevens Past Provincial Grand Senior Deacon 52 , W . Dods P . Prov . J . W ., B . W . Syer P . G . T . 376 , W . W . Walesby P . P . G . S . of Works 927 , S . Bacon P . G . Steward Norfolk , P . Soman P . G . Steward Norfolk , G . H . Grimwood P . G . S . of W . 1224 , R . W . Saul P . G . S . D . 71 , C . F .
Browne P . P . G . S . B . 81 , W . B . Jeffries P . P . G . S . of W . 376 ; W . Hart P . P . G . J . D . 332 , W . Wilmshurst P . P . G . S . B . 81 , N . Tracey P . P . GJ . W . 376 , F . Wbisstock P . P . G . R . 81 , J . Franklin P . P . G . P . 100 , C . Cooke P . P . GJ . D . 1823 , J . R . Thompson P . P . G . S . B . 1008 , W . J . Nunn P . P . G . S . D . 1592 . A . Cracknell P . P . G . S . B . 1668 , W . Armstrong P . P . G . D . 1592 , J . M . Harvey P . P . G . P . 936 , R . Stevens P . P . G . D . C Norfolk , H . J . Wright P . G . P . 936 , H . Sidney P . G . D . C . 376 , G . J Paine P . G . S . W . 1008 , Horace Lucia P . G . S . 1592 .
On Saturday last the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Twickenham , for the purpose of opening the new wing of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage , at Strawberry Hill . This ceremony having been carried out , the awards made in the exhibition of works of art and
utility , contributed exclusively by members of the Police force , were presented by Her Royal Highness , who also signed the certificates of merit , among the fortunate recipients being Sergeant Ward , for plans of Yalding and neighbourhood , in connection with the mysterious
disappearance and murder of the girl Georgiana Moore ; Inspector Wells , for a plan and sketch of Knoll Villa , Kingston , where Police Constable Atkins was murdered last autumn by an unknown burglar ; and Inspector Moser , of Scotland Yard , for three drawings , in black and white , two of them being of exceptional merit .
We hear that their Royal Highnesses tbe Princesses Louise , Victoria , and Maud , of Wales have enrolled themselves as members of the Humane Society , established in connection with Little Folks . The July part of this magaziue , in addition to the names of their Royal Highnesses , contains the names and addresses of between four
and five thousand new officers and members . The Little Folks Humane Society , which was inaugurated at the commencement of the present year , now numbers nearly twelve thousand officers and members , and a large number of children are daily joining its ranks .
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LAMPLOTJGH'S PYRETICSALINE. Effervescing- and Tasteless , forming- a most Invigorating , Vitalising , and Refreshing Summer Beverage . sgs ~ y ^ Gives instant relief in HKADACHE , SEA or Bilious SICKNESS , IN- / tym- 'Ti ^ $ IUGH 3 TION , G'ONSTIYATION , LASSITUDE , HEABTBVUN , FEVERISH jS >/ 0 £ = 2 $ W COLDS , and prevents and quickly relieves or cures the worst WMSKB form of TYPHUS , SCARLET , JUNGLE , find other FEVERS , ^^ $ 5 ^' PRICKLY HRAT , SMALL-I-OX . "XIBASIJES , EBUFIIVB or SKIN COM- ^& £ g # ' PLAINTS , and various other Altered Conditions of tho Blood . IT T ) R . MOB . riA .-N " .- "It furnishes the blood clonl . writes ; -I have frreat pleasure in -. vith its lost saline constituents . " bcarine- my cordial testimony to Its orac , "; j T . R . . TURLEY . "I found it act as a spc- Sl ^ S ^ rf iiS 0 f o ! S . ? S £ SrS' » ^ StMSJe ^ en SrE ^ other . um . tfJfcbritoDywep . ta . " cine beins required . " DR . J . W . DOWSIXO .- " I «*« , '' ' 5 '" i treatment of forty two eases of 1 ellpw 1 ever DR . SPARKS ( fJovormnent iHcrltcnl In- and Tarn happy to state I never lost a single -pector of Emigrants from the Port of Lon- < ease . " A systematic course prevents and cures obstinate Costiveness . Notice mv Jiame nd Trade Stark . In patent Glass-stoppered Bottles , 3 / , 5 ] , 11 / 6 , a .-id 22 / each . ! H , LAMPLOTJGH . Chemist , 113 Holborn , LONDON , B . C