Norths And Hunts.

NORTHS AND HUNTS .

INSTALLATION" OP THE EAEL OF EUSTON AS PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER . ON Monday the installation of Brother the Earl of Euston Provincial Senior Grand Warden as Grand Master of the Province of Norths and Hunts took place afc tho Town Hull , Northampton . Earl Euston has beeu appointed to the office by the Grand Master His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , in succession to his Grace the Dnke of Manchester , who has been nominally the Provincial Grand

Master since tho year 1863 . A special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting was held in the Old Museum room of the Guildhall at two o'clock , where the brethren took their places under the banners of their respective Lodges . A procession of Provincial Grand and Past Provincial Grand Officers wns formed , under tho direction of the

Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , and they then entered the temporary Lodge room , where the ceremony of installation was performed by the Right Worshipful Brother Geuoral John Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , who was entrusted with the duty by H . R . H . the Princo of Wales . The

Installing Officer was assisted by Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., P . G . W . ( Lord Mayor of London ) , Thomas Fenn President of the Board of General Purposes , Col . Shadwell IT . Clerko Grand Secretary , Robert Grey President of the Board of Benevolence , Edgar Baylis Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies , Major A . B . Cook Past Graud Director

of Ceremonies , Butler Wilkins D . P . G . M . P . G . Std . Boarer , & c . The ceremony was admirably carried onfc , nnd at its conclusion a banquet was held in the large room of the Guildhall , and was partaken of by a numerous and influential company of Masons from Northamptonshire , Huntingdonshire and the neighbouring couuties . Thn banquet

was provided by Bro . J . Franklin . The Provincial Grand Master presided , and on the removal of the cloth a short toast list was gone through . In proposing the health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., the Earl of Euston made a passing reference to tho ceremony which was to

take place at the Infirmary the next day . Earl Euston also submitted the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master of England , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M . tho Earl of Lathom , the Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Pasfc . With this ho coupled the name of the Lord Mayor of Londou . Ho said ifc was a great

honour to have his Lordship with them that evening , and speaking on behalf of the Province all he could say was that they wero very pleased to meet ; him . Sir Reginald Hanson thanked Earl Euston for his kind remarks . This was the first occasion on which he had been called upon to speak aa an Officer of Grand Lodge , and ho

congratulated himself , because it was in the Province of Norths and Hnnt 3 that he was called upon t ~> do so . He congratulated Earl Euston upon having been appointed to tho proud position of Prov .

Grand Master , and tho Province on its having 3 uch a worthy leader . He referred to the time when Earl Euston was but an initiate , while he himself was a Master ; and complimenting him on the admirable manner in which tho bnsinesa of tho Province was carried on . The

health of the Right Worshipfnl the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Euston , was submitted in a few well-chosen words by General S . Studholme Brownrigg . Being a Mason of over forty yearsstandiusr , he could speak with some authority upon Masonic matters . lie believed Earl Euston would perform his duty as Provincial Master

with credit , aud would do a great deal to further Freemasonry in the Province . When the Earl rose to reply bo was greeted with a storm of applause which proven tod him from speaking for some considerable time . Ho said he should remember their kind and enthusiastic greeting that evening as long as the Great Architect gave him the

power to remember anything . How tho brethren had come from different parts of the Province to be present there that evening gave him , who had not b < en mnch among them , great confidence and encouragement , and a fervent desire to bo more among them and to do all he could for them and for Masonry in the Province

It gave him confidence in the thought thafc wherever he might go in Northamptonshire ho should meet friends aud brothers . He now wanted to speak about the proceedings of tho morrow . If Freemisoury was what they said ifc was , ho was sure fchny might collect a sum that evening that would entitle the Province fco h ; . iv « its name placed upon

the permanent subscription list of tho General Infirmary . A collection was now made ou behalf of that Institution , tho result being that cGlOO can bo placed in tho hands of tho Governors . Earl Euston submitted a toasfc eulogistic of the Worshipful tlie Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Butler Wilkins P . G . Standard B-mrer of England . Bro .

Butler Wilkins , in response , said ifc would be a source of great satisfaction to Earl Euston to find with wha ' it perfect harmony the Work of tho Lodges iri the Province wad transacted . Tho next toast was the Installing Master , the R . W . Bro . General J . S . Brownrigg , ^ ud this was followed by the Officers cf Provincial Grand

Lodge , Present and Past , a pithy response being given by Bro . G . Ellaul Pror . S . G . W . Bro . Binckes replied to the toast ofthe Masonic Institutions . Major Bolt Ccok and Captain Cox were among the respondents for the Visiting Brethren from Neighbouring Provinces , and Bro . II . Brown , Master of the Pomfrct Lodge , and

¦ t > ro . Uoote , Master of the Socrates Lod ; e , ; uado Miitablo replies for the Worshipfnl Masters of tha various Lo tges in tho Province . The proceedings were enlivened by an excellent , pcogilimine of music , the vocalists including Bros . J . J . Hart P . Prov . G . S . D ., W . H . Tairv , C . E . Thorpe Prov . Standard B .-arer , A . E . Grcvilf . e P . M ., G . Burford

'r ' « G , JVD ' F-M * ' J" W °° 1 Iu £ T £ Un P ' '' ainrF ' P Guugh . -j-bo " Lost Chord " and a selection was played on the organ by ¦ "' 'o . W . Simmonds P . Prov . G . O . P . M . ; tho songs wero accompanied ° & the pianoforte by Broa . Isidore do Solla , W " , Simmonds , and G . T . Edmund .

Norths And Hunts.

ROYAL VISIT TO NORTHAMPTON FOLLOWING closely upon the interesting proceedings above described , Northampton was again en fete on Tuesday , thn occasion being the visit of Bro . His Royal Highness Prince Victor to lay the memorial stono of the Jubileo wing of the Northampton General Infirmary . His Roval Highness had been the guest of Earl

and Countess Spencer afc Althorp , which he reached in time for dinner on Monday evening , a large and distinguished party being invited to meet him . On Tuesday the Prince and his suifce arrived in Northampton about noon , aud met with a cordial reception , crowds of people lining the gaily decorated streets . His Royal Highness

was received by the Bishop of Peterborough , the Mayor and Corporation of Northampton , and a Deputation of the Northamptonshire and HnntiriL'donshire Province of Freemasons , headed by R . W . Brother Lord Euston , the newly appointed Provincial Grand Master . Before leaving for the public ceremony of the day an interesting incident ;

took placo ; Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretnry presenting to His Royal Highness , in tho name of I ho Officers of Grand Lodge , a handsomo Jubilee jewel . The Masonic portion of the procession to the site of the Infirmary wa <* especially elaborate in its details . Lord Spencer , ns chairman of

tbo Infirmary governors , read an address to IUB Royal Highness , which spoke of the proposed increase in the size of the Infirmary ; an enlargement that will cost about £ 4 , 000 , and has been undertaken aa a county memorial of the Queen ' s Jubilee . The subscriptions are already sufficient to defray the cost of the building . The Prince ,

in reply , returned thanks for the hearty reception that had been accorded him , and expressed pleasure at having the opportunity of taking part in so interesting a ceremony . He could conceive no more fitting memorial of the 50 years of Her Majesty's reign than the work they had assembled to inaugurate—a work which he hoped wonld

remain a lasting benefit to the community . His Royal Highness , who wore his insignia as Senior Grand Warden of England , then laid the stone with tho customary Masonic ceremonials . Having taken np his position , vessels of corn , wine , and oil were placed npon the pedestal , the upper stone was raised , and the lower one adjusted

The Rev . Dr . Saunders P . G . C . offered prayer , and , at the request ; of the Prince , the Prov . G . Secretary ( Bro . P . W . Buckler ) read aloud the inscription npon the stone , as follows : — " The chief corner stone of the Jubilee Wing of the Infirmary was laid by His Royal Highness Prince Albert'Victor , KG ., 18 th October 1887 , assisted by the Free

and Accepted Masons of the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire . The Wing was erected by voluntary subscriptions in commemoration of the Jubilee of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria . " A phial containing a copy of tho inscription and a set of tho Jnbiloe coins having been deposited , the plate was placed on the

stono , cement was spread on the lower stone , and the Prince adjusted it with a silver trowel . The stone having been laid , the Princo strewed corn upon ifc , and observed— "I have scattered corn npon this stono as tbe emblem of plenty and abundance ; may the blessings of morality and virtue flourish within this building , producing fruit

a hundred fold . Next tbe Prince poured wine , with the formuln , '' I pour wine upon this stone , the emblem of jny and g ladness . " Finally , oil was poured , "I sprinkle oil upon this stone , the problem of peace and unanimity . May prosperity , happiness , arid goodwill over prevail among those who will assemble in this Ins'initi > u to tho

glory of tho Most High until time shall be no more . " The Archittcfc ( Bro . Hull ) having baen introduced to the Prince b . ' Eirl Spincer , prayer was offered by the Rev . W . Wigg Prov . G . C ., a hytmi was sung , and the Bishop of Peterborough clo-ed the ceremonial by pronouncing tho Ben « ltVion . Lord Euston Prov . G . M ., presented an

address from the Masons , complimenting His Royal Hl ghnes * on bis giving impetus to the work wbic ' i had bo 4 u begun in the sacred cause of Charily , and expressing thankfulness at the Jubilee of Ller Majesty . A Masonic contribution of one hundred guineas was laid upon thn ( -tone . Tho Princo very briefly replied , oxpressiug

Ins pleasure at being present ; and , after inspecting some of the wards in the Infirmary , be was driven to tbe Guiluball , where another address was presented by tha Mayor Lorn the borough . Tbe royal party wero subsequently et tertained at luncheon by the chief magistrate , the company including many distinguished locul

personages . Several toasts bllowed , the Mayor pnrpusi . g tho boa th of Prince Albert Victor , assuring His Royal Highness , amid lond cheers , th ; t fcho inhabitants of Northampt m were a loyal peoplo . His lloyal Highness , in acknowledging tbe t ast , said be wished to thank fcho Mayor and the residents for the kiud and luarfc / reception

he had received fioni those assembled ou his way through the town to thn Infirmary . The B ' shop of Peterborough subsequently elaborated the san e sentiment in hi .- ! happiest vein . Ou tho conclusion of tho "Mayoral entertainment Prince Albert Victor and the other distinguished visitors returned to Aifcliom .

Another interesting feature of the ISorfcluimpton doings of the week WHS the installation meeting of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , No . 1704 . This also took place on Tuesday , and resulted in a very agreeable evening being spent by the brethren , who wero present in large numbers . Wo hope to be able to give a full report in our next issue .

The Board of Benevolence met on Wednesday , at freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Robert Grey P . G . D ., who was supported by his Vice Presidents Bros . j . Brett and C . A . Cottebrune . The recommendations made

at tho last meeting of the Board were confirmed , and fcho the new list , comprising 47 cases , was considered , the t ' m occupied exceeding four hoars . Seven cases were deferred two were dismissed , and the remainder relieved ; the grant ranged from £ 75 to £ 5 , and amounted to a total of £ 985 . 3