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ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OP N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .

A Provincial Grand Chapter and general communication of Royal Arch Masons of this Province was held at the Masonic Hall , Scarborough ( on the invitation of the Old Globe and the Denison Chapters , Nos . 200 and 1248 ) , on Wednesday , 9 th May , under the presidency of Comp . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland Most Excellent Grand Superintendent , who was supported by the following Officers : —

Comps . J . W . Woodall p . G . Treasurer Eng . P . P . G . H . P . Z . 200 as H ., John Blenkin P . Z . 1611 J ., M . C . Peck Asst . G . Dir . of Cers . En « P . Z . 250 S . E ., John Sngden P . Z . 291 S . N ., Walter Eeynolds P . P . G . H . P . Z . 250 Treasurer , F . W . Booty P . P . G . E . P . Z . 1248 as Bogisfcrar , J . P . Nicholson P . Z . 1010 P . S ., W . H . Falkingbridge P . P . G . S . P . Z .

312 as 1 st Asst ., George Ayre Z . 312 2 nd Asst ., J . H . Hackett H . 200 Swd . Br ., T . M . Goldie P . P . G . Std . Br . Z . 660 as Std . Br ., John Dunn P . Z . 734 Dir . of Cers ., James Bordass P . P . A . D . C . Z . 734 as Asst . Dir . of Cers ., Vessey King P . P . G . O . 250 as Organist , F . J . Lambert 1010

Janitor . There were also present E . Comps . Alex . Fraser P . Z . 200 P . P . G . H ., H . O . Piercy P . Z . 734 P . P . G . J ., W . H . Marwood P . P . G . J . George Wilson P . Z . 57 , M . Haberland P . Z . 57 , James S . Moss P . Z . ' 312 P . P . G . Scribes N ., G . Chambers P . Z . 200 , Richd . Beevers P . Z . 57 ,

H . O . Williamson P . Z . 200 , Jno . Marshall P . Z . 660 P . P . G . P . Sojs ., E H . Peacock P . Z . 200 P . P . G . Swd . Br ., Wm . Tesseyman P . Z . 57 , W F W . Atkinson P . Z . 448 , J . B . Nicholls H . 660 P . P . G . Std . Brs ., Col E G . Smith P . Z . 1010 P . P . G . D . C , J . Knaggs P . Z . 200 , S . Middleton P . Z . 200 , Charles Travers P . Z . 200 , J . C . Heselton P . Z . 294 , S . Eeed P . Z . 312 , George Padley P . Z . 1248 , W . B . Richardson Z . 200 , Thos . Oates Z . 250 , James Eobinson Z . 1605 , S . W . Fisher Z . 124 SEd .

, Corris H . 57 , F . Thornton H . 312 , W . AscoughH . 1248 , M . M . Westoby J . 294 , W . Y . Lockley J . 312 , and Comps . W . B . Hntton 57 , J . Thye ' r 57 , Jno . Mackail 57 , J . N . Lawson 312 , J . Bean 312 , Thos . Atkinson 312 , J . S . Stewart 312 , W . H . Attley 312 , J . T . Oliver 312 , Thomas Dann 200 , Wm . Stockdale 660 , T . Masterman 1611 , W . B . Dyson 1611 , E . Lancelott 1248 , and others .

The Chapter having been duly opened , the minutes of the last general convocation were read and confirmed . It was moved by Comp . Walter Reynolds P . Z . 250 P . G . Treasurer , seconded by Comp . W . H . Marwood P . Z . 312 P . P . G . J ., and resolved , that the Prov . Grand Lodge Byelaws as revised by the Committee appointed for that purpose be adopted in the place of the Bye-laws in force since

1871 . The P . G . S . E . then called the roll of the Royal Arch Chapters , which showed them all to be represented , they then communicated , showing there were 611 R . A . Masons in communication with the 15 Chapters of the Province . The Treasurer read his balance sheet , which had been duly

examined and found correct by the Auditors , Comps . W . B . Richardson Z . 200 aud Thomas Oates Z . 250 , it was unanimously adopted . The finances are in a very satisfactory state . The Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested the Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —

Comp . Col . E . G . Smith P . P . G . D . C . P . Z . 1010 H . W . B . Eichardson Z . 200 - - . J . M . C . Peck A . G . D . C . England P . Z . 250 S . E . Edward Corris H . 57 - - - - S . N .

S . W . Fisher Z . 1248 - - . Registrar J . C . Hesoltou P . Z . 294 - - . Principal Sojourner William Brown H . 1611 - - -1 st Asst . Sojourner James Thyer 57 .... 2 nd Asst . Sojourner F . Thornton H . 312 . - - - Sword Bearer

James Kobinson Z . 160 o - - . Standard Bearor M . M . Westoby J . 294 - - . Director of Cer . John Mackail 57 .... A . D . C . Arthur Sample 236 .... Organist Thomas Oates Z . 250 A . S . E .

F . J . Lambert 1010 .... Janitor The election of tho P . G . Treasurer was then proceeded with . Comp . W . B . Richardson Z . 200 P . G . J , proposed the

re-election of Comp . Walter Reynolds P . Z . 250 P . P . G . H ., which was seconded by Comp . Yf . H . Faikingbridgo P . Z . 312 P . P . G . S . and carried unanimously . The M . B . Grand Superintendent then addressed the Provincial Grand

Chapter , as follows : — Excellent Companions of tho Eoyal Arch , —Wo aro again met together at this our annual convocation , aud I greet you with a . ' , tho

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good wishes that a Mason can entprtain for his Companions . Since we last assembled , the Jubilee of our Most Graoions Sovereign haa been celebrated by tho Natiou , and by our Masonio body , in a worthy and befitting manner . To mark the occasion the Most Excellent First Grand P rincipal , His Eoyal Highness the Prince of

Wales , was pleased to appoint our distinguished Companion The Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett to the rank of Past Scribe N . in the Supreme Grand Chapter , and last weok our Scribe E ., Comp . M . C . Peck , waa appointed Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies for the ensuing year . We heartily congratulate those worthy Companions on their

preferment , aud wish them long life to enjoy the honours they have received . We have to mourn the loss of several esteemed Companions , who have gone before us to a brighter world than this , amongst whom were the Eev . Canon Kemp P . Z . of the Minerva Chapter , and Comp . George Hardy Past Provincial Grand Scribe N .

Otherwise there have been but few events of moments amongst ns ; we have progressed slowly but steadily , no complaints have been presented before me , and I may congratulate the Province upon the continued harmony which prevails ( and we trust ever will prevail ) amongst the several Chapters . The Centenary of the Eoyal Masonio

Institution for Girls will be celebrated next month by a Grand Festival in the Eoyal Albert Hall , London , when His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales has consented to take the chair . I have undertaken a Stewardship in connection with that event , and shall be supported by the Past Grand Treasurer ( Comp . J . W . Woodall ) , by

the Prov . Grand Scribe E ., by the Charity Eepresentative of the Province ( Colonel E . G . Smith ) , and other Companions from . North and East Yorkshire , who are also acting as Stewards , and I trust the coutributiona from the various LodgeB and Chapters will be worthy of my Province , and of this interesting occasion . I miist now expresB

my thanks , and those of the Provincial Grand Chapter , to the Principals , Officers and Companions of the Old Globe and Denison Chapters for their generous hospitality , and for the excellent arrangements made for this meeting . It is always a pleasure to visit Scarborough , the beauty , the " Queen of Watering Places . " The

hearty greetings we receive from the Brethren , and the accommodation afforded by the valuable and convenient Masonic Hall and Clubhouse , combine to render Scarborough a model Masonic centre , and one well worthy of imitation in other places . With these few observations I beg to thank all the Companions present for the agreeable character of this meeting and for the pleasure I have received on the

occasion . The closing hymn having been sung , the Provincial Grand ChaDter was closed in antient form , and with solemn prayer . A

Inncheon was subsequently held at the Eoyal Hotel , at which the Provincial Second Grand Principal presided , who waa supported by the Provincial Grand Officers and other Companions , and a short but agreeable meal was enjoyed .

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MARK MASONRY .

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OP WEST YORKSHIRE . — : o : —

rS iHE half-yearly meeting was held at Huddersfield , on JL Wednesday , 9 th inst ., under the banner of the Lodge of Truth , No . 137 . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . and Officers of the Truth Lodge , and a candidate advanced

to the decree of a Mark Master Mason . The R . W . Prov . G . Mark Master and his Officers entered at 4 " 30 , as Provincial Grand Lodge was duly opened . The following brethren were present : —

The Efehfc Worshipful Bro . C . L . Mason Provincial Grand Master , the Very Worshipful Bro . T . C . Smyth , D . D ., Past Grand Chaplain of England Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bros . H . S . Holdsworth Prov . G . S . W ., Jeremiah Atherton Prov . G . J . W ., C . T . Ehodes P . P . G . W ., John Barker Grand Inspector of Work 3 P . P . G . W ., Henry Franco P . P . G . W ., J . W . Monckman P . G . Steward P . P . G . W ., Joseph

L . Pugh , M . D ., P . P . G . W ., W . E . Maasie Prov . G . M . O ., George Horsfall as Prov . G . S . O ., Henry A . Styring Prov . G . J . O ., Eev . William Dunn Prov . Grand Chaplain , G . H . Eadcliff P . P . G . O ., W . F .

Toralinson P . P . G . O ., George Marshall P . P . G . O ., E . J . Massie Prov . Grand Ecgistrar , W . Cooke Past G . O . Prov . Grand Secretary , Francis Smith Prov . S . G . D ., Charles Greenwood Prov . G . J . D ., Charles Nicholson P . P . G . D ., Henry Smith P . G . I , of W ., Fred . Barber Prov . G . D . C ., Thomas Hovvden P . G . Standard Bearer , G . F . Oarr Prov . Grand

Organist , Thomas Myers Prov . G . I . G ., Thomas Gaukrogo , Joseph P . Hewitt , John J . Green , and Edwin Billington Prov . Grand Stewards , Henry Shaw P . P . G . Standard Bearer as Prov . Grand Tyler , Eobert Craig P . P . G . Sword Bearer , Eev . J . H . Evans , of Leeds ; S . Barrand , of Copley , 111 .

The R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M ., in answer to his salutation said , I desire first to thank the brethren for their kind salutation and warm reception , and the brethren of the Lodge of Truth for the preparation they have made for our reception . The last time Prov . G . M . M . Lodgo visited

Hu \! der . - ; aek ( was in . February ISol , since then changes Iiavc taken p lace . Some have boon called away , yet 1 rejoice to find . still actively supporting thc Lod ^ e of Truth such esteemed P . M . ' s as Bros . Marshall and Williamson .

All Lodges hare thoir periods of vicissitude and prosperity , and "Truth" i j no exception to this rule . Under the skilful Mastershi p of P . M . Bro . Barker ( this year Grand Inspector of Works ) , I have no doubt it will continue