Provincial Grand Lodge Op Leicestershire And Rutland.

Lodge . This was a comprehensive toast , in giving which he was certain it wonld receive the attention it justly deserved . In the absence of the chief , it was necessary to have some brother to take his place , and the selection not unnaturally fell upon the Deputy , who in the case of the Leicestershire brethren was in every way fitted to the position . In the head of a Province it was not unfrequent

for tho brethren to possess a brother with whom they were really unacquainted , but in that of the Deputy such was not the case , ho was usually known personally to each of the brethren , and knew most of them . For this reason he could speak from personal knowledge of the merits each possessed when called before him on any occasion , and could give that kindly greeting which could only arise from

familiar intercourse . Such he ( Bro . Terry ) felt was the Deputy of the Province of which he was that night ; a guest , and ho was happy to have the opportunity of proposing his health . Of the Officers of Grand Lodge generally he could say little , except that ho considered tho way in which they had carried out tho work of tho Lodge proved they were fully competent .

Bro . Toller in reply said the observations of Bro . Terry had really called him to a sense of his dnty , and shown him that ho really neglected the work of his office , for he must admit he was not so well acquainted with the several members of the Province as Bro . Terry hacl led them to think ho should be . At the last meeting of P . G . Lodge ( at Lougborongh ) he had said ho wonld visit every Lodge of the

district , and although ho had really carried o ' nt that promise , he felt he had hardly acquired that knowledge of the brethren which he should do . The Prov . G . J . W . replied for the other Officers . Bro . Toller next gave the Masonic Charities—he really looked upon this as the chief toast in a Masonic assembly . He referred to what the Province had done , and urged tho members to support Bro . Crofts ,

as Steward for the Old People , pointing out that the district had hardly done as much for that Institution as ho could have wished . Bro . Terry replied . He felt that the old adage , that gifts which were carelessly and prolifically strewn were less appreciated than those which required hard getting , might apply to the Masonic Institutions . The brethren of Leicestershire knew what it was to secure the

election of a lad to the Boys' School , and the trouble it entailed made them remember that Institution , but as regarded the Old People ' s Institntion , they had secured its benefits for one of their old friends , and that too without anything like the amount of exertion required in the other case ; in consequence he felt they had not thought so much abont the source from which the errant was derived .

In any case they had hitherto been less attentive and less generous to the Institntion he represented . Now that they had a Steward going up to represent them , he hoped this would be changed . Their Steward was a popular man , and he trusted would be generously supported throughout the district , his advocacy came rather late , but he hoped that would make no difference . Bro . Terry concluded by remarking that it was the

fathers of Masonry—the men who had in their day done the work required of them , and who had made Masonry what it at present was—for whom he and Bro . Crofts were pleading . Bro . Crofts also replied , and then the Chairman proposed the health of the Visitors , to which Bro . W . W . Morgan jun . replied . The W . M . of the Knights of Malta Lodge , and the Worshipful Masters and Wardens of the other Lodges in the Province having each been honoured , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .

Masonic Presentations At Portsmouth.

MASONIC PRESENTATIONS AT PORTSMOUTH .

A meeting of tho members of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Portsmouth , on Wednesday evening , 7 th inst ., when the attendance of members was exceptionally large , it having been arranged that on this occasion pre > sentations should be made to Bros . II . W . Townsend and A . Leon Emanuel , two of the principal founders of the Lodge . Amongst those present were Bros . H . W . Townsend I . P . M ., T . Page S . W ., J . Johns

Acting J . W ., H . Threadingham Treasurer , A . L . Emanuel Hon . Sec , Latham Cox S . D ., J . L . Martyr J . D ., Sam Knight D . C , J . McLeod I . G ., G . Sylvester Organist , E . Haldane , H . Hyains , C . F . Parker 1293 , A . Cudlipp , Colonel Hodson P . M . P . D . G . S . W . Madras , & c . The three degrees were worked , and after tho usual business of the Lodge , Bro . A . L . Emanuel proposed that a letter of congratulation be

forwarded to Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold on his betrothal . Bro . Martyr seconded , and it was carried unanimously . Bro . Threadingham , who occupied the chair , stated that he had to perform a task which amounted to a pleasurable duty . He should have shrunk from performing it but for two or three reasons , one was that their Worshipful Master ( Lord Charles Beresford ) was unavoidably absent from

England , and he had been requested by letter to state his regret at his absence that night . He hoped the two brethren who were about to receive the testimonial which he had to present would not underestimate it because it should come from his hands rather than from one in a more exalted position . They were all aware why the presentation was to take place . He would not go into the details of the

starting of the Lodge , but simply state that they were all greatly surprised at the suddenness with which it sprang into existence , and tho support it received from members of all positions . From H . R . H . tho Dnke of Connaught down to the Entered Apprentice all had expressed their pleasure at the way iu which tho arrangements were carried out , H . R . H . even going so far as to say that he had not witnessed anything like it since the time when his brother was installed as Grand

Master . The Lodge had started well , ancl had so far gone on well , and he conld only hope that it would proceed as well in the future . The whole of the success was duo to Bros . Townsend and Emanuel . Nothing conld have surprised the mariner in which those brethren had carried out their duties , and a handsome sum had been contributed by the members to show their appreciation of their efforts in the form of a testimonial . Bros . Townsend and Emanuel then proceeded to the foot of the pedestal , and tho presentation was proceeded

Masonic Presentations At Portsmouth.

with , Bro . Threadingham addressing the recipients in eulogistic terms . Bro . Townsend , who was enthusiastically received , said that he was at a loss to find words to express his thanks . He had no idea when that Lodcre was first thought of and started that it would assume such importance . Tie had received hearty support from all quarters , and felt that he had not merited that reward . Their gift

wonld , however , bo always appreciated by his wife ancl himself , and after they had gone the cup should be returned to the Lodge , whore , he trusted , it would he appreciated by the members , as it was by him . Bro . Emanuel , who was rlso most warmly received , remarked that he had not anticipated when he took office that ho should receive such an acknowledgment of their esteem . They had worked

cordially together , and they had also to thank all who had so kindly assisted them , particularly Colonel Bray , who had introduced the deputation when obtaining the consent of H . S . H . Prince Edward to use his name and arms , also to Bro . A . W . Cosser , the Chief Constable , and to the Stewards , who had so materially assisted in the conducting of tho installation ceremony . After noticing the valuable

help rendered by Bro . Page , he expressed a hope that ho ( tho speaker ) might gain the same esteem in tho Craft which his late father enjoyed . Thanks were then accorded to Bros . Threadingham and Page for their exertions in connection with the testimonial . Bro . Townsend ' s testimonial consisted of a massive silver cup , and Bro . Emanuel ' s of a silver cup and a collar . The cups were on ebony stands . Tho following inscription was engraved on each : — " Presented to

Bro . by the founders and members of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1903 , as a mark of their high appreciation of his valuable services rendered in connection with the foundation and constitution of the above Lodge . Portsmouth , December 7 th , 1881 . " The collar was of silver , gold , aud enamel , and bears the same inscription , with the name and number of tho Lodge , monogram " A . L . E ., " garter , shield , square , and compass . —Portsmouth Times .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .

A PROVINCIAL Grand Lodge of Emergency was held on Mon day , 12 th inst ., in the banqueting-room , Royal Pavilion ' Brighton , to welcome all brethren of the Brighton Health Congress " A greater attendance at Provincial Grand Lodge has never been known , the room being crowded , the attendance numbering over four hundred brethren . Bro . Sir Walter Wyndham Bnrrell , Bart ., M . P . Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , presided , and opened the Lodge ,

accompanied by Bro . John Henderson Scott , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and other influential members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , while among the brethren present was Bro . J . R . Hollond , M . P . Addresses were given by the Provincial Grand Master Sir Walter Wyndham Bnrrell , Bart ., M . P ., Bros . Davies Prov . Grand Chaplain , Francis , and John Henderson Scott Deputy Prov . Grand Master .

The Prov . Grand Master welcomed tho brethren connected with the Brighton Health Congress , and in a short but admirable speech stated that he fully concurred with his brother , the Mayor of Brighton , in acknowledging the warm invitation given by tho Congress last year at York to their Masonic brethren . The meeting , he hoped , would tend to many acquaintances ripening into friendship and affection . The

Provincial Grand Chaplain trusted that they met not only for friendship , but for the purpose of learning something now as to scientific matters , and particularly those governing the health of their brethren . Bro . Francis , in an admirable paper ( read by Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . Grand Secretary , who gave it with rare intelligence ) , reviewed the history of Freemasonry in Sussex , while

Bro . John Henderson Scott gave a most interesting account of tho history of the Brighton Royal Clarence Lodge . Each paper was warmly applauded . The Mayor of Brighton also gave an interesting address . During the evening the musical-arrangements wore carried out by Bros . E . Broadbridgo , A . King P . Prov . Grand Organist , H . S . Gates , J . B . Haunay , J . Large , ancl G . Cole , the whole being

under the guidance of the talented Prov . Grand Organist , Bro . W . Roe , upon one of Alexandre's 22 stop and 2 manual harmoniums , lent by Bro . J . B . Hannay , which added to the success of the musical part of the ceremony . The introductory sacred music was from the pen of Bro . E . Broadbridge , and was much admired . Tho composer

also sang the solos in the anthem , " 0 Lord , our Governor , " with marked taste and expression . The Lodge having been duly closed by the Prov . Grand Master , the brethren adjourned , though owing to their number with some difficulty , to the Masonic Room , where they had a champagne supper . Tho Mayor of Brighton must be con . gratulated upon the success of the meeting promoted by him .

His lordship held a large and influential meeting in tho Long Parlour of the Mansion House , on Tuesday , for the purpose of organising a National Fund for the defence of Property in Ireland . Among those present were the Marquis of Hamilton P . G . S . W . England , the Marquis of

Headfort G . o . W . Ireland , Viscount Powerscourt , Viscount Folkestone , M . P ., Alderman and Sheriff Hanson , Alderman Sir F . W . Truscofct , Alderman Staples , Bro . J . Ailcroft , & c . The preliminary steps having been settled , the meeting broke up after passing a unanimous vote of thanks to Lord Mayor Ellis .

Yesterday ( Friday ) was fixed for the reception , by the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., of tho Manchester Chamber of Commerce , and a deputation from the Oldham cotton spinners and manufacturers . To-day his Lordship will address a meeting of his constituents in the Salem Hall . Nelson .