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with the cnstomary formalities . The V . W . Brother Frederick Binckes , Grand Mark Secretary , took the chair as Installing Master , and Brother Edward P . Yonell , of the Walpole Lodge , No . 92 , was installed as the first Mark Master of Lodge No . 317 . The Officers appointed and invested were Bros . Major Dods S . W ., J . Bind

J . W ., J . W . French M . O ., J . Hall S . O ., H . Elwes J . O ., C . Diver Treasnrer , H . F . Brooks Secretary , C . Bnckland Senior Deacon , C . Bush J . D ., II . II . Smith I . G ., F . W . Rolfo Org ., C . P . Laing Tyler . The addresses were delivered in splendid style by Brother Binckes , who thns completed his sharo in the labours of the day . The next feature of the day ' s proceedings was the formation of

the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Anglia , and to conduct this ceremony the Most Worshipful Brother W . Wither B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . M . M . bad kindly consented to preside . The hymns for the occasion had been arranged by the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , and as we consider they were of more than ordinary merit , we give them in full .

OPENING HTMN . The Son and Moon , Eternal Lord , Attend Thy sovereign call ; They run , obedient to Thy Word , Whose laws are concord all .

In storm or sunshine , on the way By Thee assigned they go 5 The Lights that rule the night and day Their Maker ' s guidance know .

Teach us , like them , where ' er we be , To do the Craftsman ' s part , To work the work assigned by Thee , True Master of our Art .

So let the sky be dark or bright , And rough or smooth our way , The day , though long , shall bring the night , The night , though , dark , the day .

Eternal Wisdom , Beauty , Power , ( To Thee be glory given : , The Name we praise in life ' s short hour j We hope to praise in Heaven . So mote it be .

The Worshipful Master of the Yonell Lodge was now informed 1 that Most Worshipful Brother W . W . B . Beach was without , and a de- j pntation was appointed to receive the Past Grand Master and the j Officers of Grand Lodge . Brother Beach having assumed the throne , j Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the acting Grand Master j was sainted . The following Ode was then sung— ,

Great Overseer of All , I On Thee for aid we call , j Sons of the Craft : Steep is the bank to land ; Lend Thou the helping hand ; Safe on the shore to stand ,

Raised on the raft . Whero ' er our work be found , Wood , hill , or casting-ground , j Thine aid we ask : ] Grant in the noontide heat !

Hour for refreshment sweet ; Call back to work when meet ; Speed thou the task . Then when the shadows fall , When labour ends for all ,

Our wages tell : Shew Thou the Master's choice ; Bid all our hearts rejoice 5 Speak with approving voice , " All have marked well . "

The Grand Secretary having read the summons convening the meet , ing it was intimated that the M . W . Prov . G . M . designate , the Right Hon . Lord Henniker was without , and requested to be installed , the Grand Director of Ceremonies , with several Grand and Provincial

Grand Officers , then formally introduced the Prov . G . M . designate , and conducted him to the front of the pedestal . The Grand Seore . tary read the memorial from the brethren of the proposed Province , and the Grand Master's assent thereto . After a prayer by the Grand Chaplain , the following Ode was sung by the musical brethren : —

Eternal Wisdom , whose decree Made light to dawn , and darkness flee , Illumine Thou our earthly sight , Make us indeed the Sons of Light .

Eternal Strength , whose mighty hand Hath framed the sky , the sea , the land , I Withont Thee vain were mortal skill ; Make strong our hearts to work Thy will .

Eternal Beanty , who hast blessed The works Thy hands in order dressed , Make us Thy loveliness to know , And bear Thy Image here below .

Proclamation was then made that " East Anglia i 3 now and henceforth constituted a Mark Province ; " the P . G . M . was invested , and inducted into the chair , the M . W . P . G . M . taking the chair on the left . The Prov . Grand Master was then proclaimed and saluted with full honours . Lord Henniker appointed Brother tho Rev . 0 . J . Martyn as his Deputy , and nominated and invested his Officers as follow J—

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Bro . Frederick Long - - - G . Senior Warden E . P . Yonell - - - G . Junior Warden FI . Barwell - - - G . Master Overseer T . J . Railing - . ' - G . Senior Overseer H . C . Casley - - - G . Junior Overseer

Rev . R . N . Sanderson - - " ) n n , , . ' Rev . Dennis Hall - - . j G . Chaplains Colonel Bignold ( elected ) - - G . Treasurer Rev . S . Mande - - - G . Registrar N . Tracy - - - - G . Secretary J . Lewin . - - - G . Senior Deacon W . Armstrong . - - G . Jnnior Deacon J . B . Pearce - - - G . Sup . of Works J . B . Bridgman ... G . Direotor of Ceremonies Geor » e Abbott - - - G . Asst . Dir . of Oer . CT —

~ ~ " " "Major W . Dods - - - G . Sword Bearer T . Kix - - - - G . Standard Bearer J . Bnckland - - - G . Organist J . Bond - - - - G . Inner Guard S . R . Annesa . . - ^ J . Dunsford - - - > G . Stewards C . H . Woods - . - ) — Hollidge - - - G . Tyler After the Provincial Grand Officers had been invested , Lord Henniker

proposed a vote of thanks to the Most Worshipful Past Grand M . M . M . for his kindness in attending . Bro . W . W . B . Beach was an excellent Mason , always ready to assist , no matter in what part of the country . He ( Lord Henniker ) was very glad to see him in Suf . folk on the present occasion . The proposition was seconded by the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Rev . C . J . Martyn , and carried with

acclamation . In acknowledging the compliment , Bro . Beach wished tho new Province every success in the future , and assured the brethren he appreciated the kind remarks of Lord Henniker . Amongst other matters that received attention was the appointment of a Committee to consider and prepare a code of Bye-laws , and after thanks had been tendered to the Grand Officers for the assistance they had

ren-, dered , hearty good wishes were given , and Prov . Grand Lodge was closed , after a very heavy day's work , which had much exceeded the time allotted for its transaction . The Banquet took place at the Victoria Hotel , Great Yarmouth . The Most Worshipful the Right Lord Henniker presided in the first part of the evening , bnt in consequence of an important engagement

he was compelled to leave early , and even then , aB we were informed , had to post a distance of twenty-seven miles . The dinner gave great satisfaction , and on the removal of the cloth the Loyal and Mark toasts received full attention . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , who now occupied the chair , on rising to propose the toast of tbe Right Hon . Lord Henniker , Most Worshipful Grand Master , and the Past Grand

Masters of the Mark Degree , remarked that all must regret Lord Henniker had been compelled to leave . Their Grand Master had entered thoroughly into the duties of his office , and spared no exertion to promote the welfare of Mark Masonry . With respect to the Past Grand Mark Masters , they all were equally zealous : in fact , it might be asserted that the degree had never had a bad

Grand Master . With the toast he would associate the name of one whom he considered the Past Grand Mark Master Mason par excellence ; he referred to Brother Beach , to whom he was personally much indebted , inasmuch as it was he who initiated him ; he was certainly one of the most hard working Masons we ever had ; his services were always readily dispensed , and as warmly

appreciated . This , perhaps , was his first visit to tho Eastern part of the kingdom , and ho ( Bro . Martyn ) thought he expressed the sentiments of all present when he trusted it might not be the last . In the course of his reply , Brother Beach said he hoped the brethren would accept his best thanks for the hearty reception they had given him . He had been associated with Bro . 0 . J . Martyn for many

ypnrs , and in this regard it was pleasant toreoalthe rnemonea of tbe past . He appreciated many lasting friendships that he had made through the medium of Freemasonry . He could bat regret , in common with them all , the absence of Lord Henniker , bnt was gratified to note the advance the degree was making under his Grand Mastership . They were all" indebted to the Rev . Canon Portal , their first

Grand Mark Master , who had always taken a warm interest in the advancement of the Degree . The next toast that was brought under notice was the health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and tbe rest of tbe Mark Grand Officers ; tbe speaker commenting on the care exercised in the selection of brethren for the several parts , and recognising the zeal each

brought to bear in the f nlfilment of his duties . Bros . Davison , Tomlinson , and Cnbitt responded . The latter touched upon some interesting episodes in connection with similar gatherings to that he was now taking part in , and drew a most satisfactory picture of the day's work as compared with other of his experiences . The health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master was proposed by Bro . Beach ,

and Bro . Martyn in responding remarked that he felt almost as proud as a peacock at tho recognition his efforts were receiving . He had recently had a Lodge in Suffolk named after him , and he was now again prominently brought under notice in connection with the formation of this new Province of East Anglia . In responding to the toast of the Worshipfnl Master and Brethren of the Youell

Lodge , Brother Yonell referred to the establishment , seven years ago , of the St . Andrew's Lodge , and the sustained interest taken in Freemasonry by the brethren at Gorleston . A Royal Arch Chapter had since been firmly established , and that day they had taken part in the formation of a Mark Lodge . It was not to be expected they

wonld stop where they now where , and ho anticipated the more advanced degrees would be songht after by tho Gorleston Masons . For himself he greatly appreciated the honour conferred on bis Lodge , through him , by his having been selected for tho collar of Provincial Grand Junior Warden . The next toast was the health of the Installing Master . The Rev . C . J . Martyn spoke in most eloquent