Ashton Lodge, No. 1140.

ASHTON LODGE , No . 1140 .

fpIIE regular meeting of this Lodge was hold at tho Reform Hall , X Heaton Moor , on Wednesday , tho 10 ; h instant . In tha absence of Bro . Thomaa Rostrou Worshipful Muster , tho Lodgo waa opened by Bro . Moffutt I . P . M . Bro . Harry Gordon Small W . M . 23 occupied tho chair , aud passed Bro . McKechiuo , aud also presented the working tools . Thero wero present Bios . John MotTatt I . P . M ., H . G , Small S . W ., W . W . Wilson 1 \ M . P . P . G . D . Treasurer , R . V . Cutchley

Secretary , John R . R . Jeffrey S . D ., Geo . Rostron J . D ., G . Metcalfe , J . Wood P . M ., E . T . Evoritt P . M . P . P . G . D ., D . Hopkinson P . M . Organist , J . B . Griinshaw , H . B . McKechiue , W . G . Seal , Jno . Schofield , W . T . Cairn , W . E . Harwood , 0 . E . Hale , C . P . Ellington , K . M . Stewart , Dunbar Mnrray , H . B . Everot P . M ., and Geo . L . Mills . Visitors : Bros . R . E . Walker S . W . 993 , John Coopland 63 , G . S . Smith P . M ., W . T . Hesketh P . M ., aud W . Webb 1015 .

Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.

BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 .

AT the monthly mooting of this Lodge , hold at tho Blue Boar Hotel , Maldon , on Monday , 8 th instant , Bro . E . A . Bashan S . W . was nnanimously elected Worshipfnl Maater for tho ensuing year . Bro . Strutt P . P . G . A .. P . was re-elected Treasnrer , and Bro . Pearman Tyler .

Kingswood Lodge, No. 2278.

KINGSWOOD LODGE , No . 2278 .

rpHE regular meeting was held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at the J- Crown Hotel , Broxbourne , when there was a good attendance of members and visitors , including Bros . C . M . Coxon "W . M ., J . G . Cobb I . P . M ., H . T . Nell P . M . S . W ., W . Ball P . M . as J . W ., J . T . Bell

P . M . Secretary , E . H . Moore S . D ., R . W . Nicole J . D ., G . T . Chretien I . G ., E . Blinkhorn P . M . Steward , T . Williams Tylor , N . Pearoo , W . Kennedy , J . W . Rattenbnry , R . Von der Sahl , W . E . Goodwins , J . R . Bickers , J . Gravatt , and C . C . Reuaud . Visitors—Bros . Philip Sharpa P . M . 869 P . P . G . S . B ., W . J . Morris P . M . 403 P . P . G . S . B ., E . R . May 177 , 0 . H . Stevenson Steward 1471 , J . H . Watson

Treasurer 1611 , T . G . Carpenter 270 , R . McCarthy 1021 , H . M . Hind 1189 , W . W . Hind 1489 , S . R . Walker P . M . Secretary 733 , R . L . Smith P . M . 10 St . John ' s , New Brunswick , and D . B . Cnmmings 43 Nova Scotia . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bros . J . R . Bickers and W . E . Goodwins wero passed to the second degree . A ballot was then taken for Mr . C . C . Renaud , a

candidate for initiation , and proving unanimous , he was duly initiated , Bro . E . Blinkhorn P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., taking part in tho ceremony . After hearty good wishes from the visitors , the Lodge was closed . After tho interval , whioh was spent by the brethren in boating or in witnessing some athletic sports which were being held on the grounds adjacent , the brethren re-assembled to

partake of au excellent dinner , after which tho usual programme of toasts was gone throngh . Iu replying to that of the Provincial Grand Officer ? , Bro . W . J . Morris said that it was just twelve mouths sinco ho had boon present at one of thoir meetings . Ho was pleased to seo their familiar faces once more , ancl congratulated the Lodgo on tho progress it was making . The health of the Worshipfnl Master

was proposed in very kindly terms by Bro . J . G . Cobb , for which compliment ho briefly returned thanks . In proposing tho health of the Past Master ? , coupling the toast with tho namo of tho Immediate Past Master , tho Worshipful Master said that tho brethren who had filled tho high office of jlnster of the Lodge had earned tho respect ofthe members by tho ifiiuient manner in which they had carried

out their duties , their watchful care for the interests of the Lodge , and thoir geniality and kindliness to all tho brethren . It was only tho Worshipfnl Master who could fully appreciate the services of tho Past Masters , ho alouo could know how much ho depended upon thorn for support aud guidance , assistance ** in emergencies , and wise counsel in difficulties . He was glad of the opportunity of acknowledging

his obligation , to them . Bro . C * bb , in reply , said that any services tbo Past Masters could render were but a labour of love , and thanked the brethren for tho cordial manuer in which they luid received tho toast . The Initiate was next proposed ; tho Worshipful Master stating that ho had kuown him for sixteen or seventeen years , and ho had every confidence in introducing him to tho Lodge . Bro . 0 . C . Ronnud

briefl y thanked tho brethren . Tho Worshipful Master then gave tho Visitors , remarking that it was a great pleasure to them to be honoured by the presence of such a number of Visitor . * ou that occasion . It waa a compliment which they appreciated , as it showed in somo degree tho estimation in which the Lodge was hold . They wero very pleased to entertain brethren from other Lodges in tho

Province , as well as their London friends , bnfc more especiall y did they welcomoat all times the colonial brethren whoocca uioually favon rod them with their company . He hoped that whenever they wero on this side thoy would not fail to pay them a visit . The toast was heartily received . Bro . Philip Sharpe said that as a member of a sister Lodgo in tho Province he was vory pleased to bo present . They

were interested in the progress that was being made . Ilo complimented the Lodge on tha uniform good working which was displayed . Bro . Walker also replied . Bro . R . L . Smith guvo a very interesting reply . It was his first visit to tho Kingswood Lod ge , thoug h ho had visited other Ledges sinco ho had been in thia country . Ho must say that the working of tho Lodgo did not compare

untavourably with that of somo of the older Lodges he had visited . Tho English working differed from that of Lodges under the -jurisdiction of tho Grand Lodge of New Brunswick . He must say ho preferred thoir own ; it waa fuller ; but in one respect ho rnnst confess they were entirely eclipsed—that was iu the ' * Fourth

Degree . " Ho hoped tho opportunity would occur for him to return to some representative of tho Lodgo the hospitality thoy had extended towards him . Bios . Cummings aud E . U . May alao replied . After tho toasts of tho Treasurer and Secretary aud tho Officers of tho Lodge , the W . M . said thoy in iust not aupuruto until ho hud , ou behalf

Kingswood Lodge, No. 2278.

of tho brethren and in his own name , tendered their hearty thanks to Bros . Stevenson , Mooro , Watson , H . M . Hind , W . VV . Hind , aud VV . E . Goodwins for their able musical services , which had given ao much p leasure to tho brethren . Tho Tyler ' s toast and " Auld Lang Syuo" brought to a close another most enjoyable and encoessfnl meeting .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PROV . GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL .

THE animal Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Cornwall was held on' Tuesday , the Oth inst ., at the Public Rooms , Truro , under tho banner of Fortitude Lodge , No . 78 . Bro . Sir Charles Bruno Graves-Sawle , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master presided , and tho following distinguished brethren were present : —

Bros . T . Chirgwin Deputy P . G . M ., Edmund Venning 379 P . G . S . W ., Hu » h P . Vivian 73 and 417 P . G . J . W ., Richard Pearoo Conoh 404 P . G . D . C , W . King Baker 404 P . P . G . S . O ., George Williams 87

P G . J . O ., Edward Forbes Whitley 20 G P . P . J . O ., E . M . Miiford 73 P . P . G . S . W . and P . G . Treasurer , W . J . Johns P . P . G . J . W . and P . G . Secretary , R . H . Williams 379 P . G . I . G ., George H . Boynes Reed 94 P . P . J . W ., VV . F . Newman 94 P . P . G . S . W ., H . VV . Hockin 78 P . G . R .,

W . G . Hancock 379 P . G . M . O ., T . 0 . Polglase 94 P . P . G . M . O ., J . G . Ilenwood 351 P . P . G . S . W ., Sampson Trehano 351 P . P . G . J . D ., Charles Trnscott 275 P . P . G . S . W ., VV . J . Adams 379 P . G . S ., W . R . Sobey 379 P G S . B ., J . W . Higham 275 P . P . G . J . W ., J . M . Gill 379 P . G . S ., T . 0 .

Mack 78 P . P . G . S . D ., Richard Rowo 417 P . G-. S . D ., J . Adams 417 PPG S . B ., S . H . Hare 206 P . G . J . D ., J . C . R . Crowes 78 P . P . G . Supt of Works , W . Guy 275 P . P . G . S . W ., Isaac Watts P . P . G . S . D ., John Estlick P . G . I , of Works , J . S . Dingle J . W . 379 , J . F . Dingle Secretary 94 , J . M . Cornish Secretary 404 , W . Vial S . W . 417 ,

A Dunkin M . O . 417 , W . H . Rowe Organist 94 , P . J . Haddock S . W . 351 , R . H . Thomas I . G . 101 , R . H . Williams 417 , T . H . Monadue 417 , E . Bennoy J . D . 78 , W . F . Clarke S . O . 78 , G . King 78 , E . W . Cams-Wilson S . D . 78 , S . Harvey 78 , C . Deeble S . D . 94 , John Brewer I . P . M . 78 John Whitworth Secretary 417 , G . Timmiua J . W . 101 , R . I .

Newby J . W . 78 , W . H . Knight S . W . 78 , E . Bundle M . O . 78 , R . P . Fraser-Frizell W . M . 101 , E . I . Ellery J . O . 78 , T . Mitchell I . P . M . 101 , 0 H . Whetter J . W . 275 , R . H . Shapcott J . W . 351 , J . G . Blight M . O . 275 , W . H . Like S . O . 275 , T . R . Mills P . M . 101 , 0 . Slade S . W . 325 , P Giles J . W . 325 , John Langdon 78 Prov . G . Tyler , and others .

Letters of apology for inability to attend were received from the following -. —Bros . W . J . Hughan Past Grand Warden of England , & c , Col . Mitchell P . G . S . O . of England . Crouch P . G . D . of England , Major Ross P . G . S . W ., T Grylls 94 P . P . G . S . B ., W . H . Roberts 379 P . G . S . O .,

J . Tonkin 78 P . P . G . D . C , Rev . T . S . Kendall 78 , C . Sergeant 78 , W . A . Bennett 100 P . P . G . I . of Works , J . W . 0 . Dudley 178 , aud J . Stribley 206 . The Lodge w-is duly opened by the Provincial Graud Master , who expressed regret at its being held so lato in the year , owing to illness and other circumstances .

The minutes of tho Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Liskeard on 30 th July 1891 , were read and confirmed . The report of the Provincial Grand Treasurer was read ancl adopted , after which tho reports of the various Lodges in the Province were read and received .

Bro . W . J . Johns , Provincial Grand Secretary , reported that there were 13 Lodges ( comprising 354 ; members ) in the Province . This was considered highly satisfactory . The Provincial Grand Master made some feeling remarks

respecting the death of the distinguished brother the Duke of Clarence and Avondale . The Provincial Grand Master ' s term of office of three years having expired , it was recommended , on tho

proposition of Bro . Chirgwin Deputy Provincial Grand Master , seconded by Bvo . Trusoott P . P . G . S . W ., and supported by Bro . King Baker P . P . G . S . O ., that the Provincial Grand Master be again appointed to rule over them , aud it was carried unanimously .

The Provincial Graud Master then appointed aud invested as his Provincial Grand Officers the following : — Bro . T . Chirgwin ... ... ... Deputy Master

W . K . Baker ... ... ... Senior Warden T . C . Mock ... ... ... Junior Warden VV . Hutlinauua ... ... M . O . John Brewer ... ... ... S . O . Theo . Mitchell ... ... J . O . Rov . F . U . "Fraaor-Vrizull ... Chaplain Sholto H . IL'Ue ... •¦•Registrar

W . J . Johns ... ... •••Socretury T . 11 . Mills ... ... •¦•Senior Deacon G . Timminu ... ... ¦••Junior Deacon P . J . Haddock ... •¦•Inspector of Works J . Cornish ... ... >••Director of Ooromouies W . J . Adums ... •••••¦ Assistant Dir . of Cera . W . J . Kni ght ... ,, < ¦••Standard Bearer