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Notices Of Meetings.
1071 , and Charlie Woods 1869 Assist . Sojourner 1275 . Lodge having been opened , the minute 3 were read and confirmed . The election of Officers followed , and resulted in the unanimous vote of the members for Bro . Turner S . W . as W . M ., while the Treasurer and Tyler were re-elected . The bye-laws were read . On the motion of Brother
Pargeter P . M ., seconded by Bro . Lewis P . M ., a vote of deep sympathy with the widow of the late Bro . Sampson I . P . M . was unanimonsly carried . The mover , seconder , and other brethren spoke in a very respectful manner of the services of our late brother , and of hia widow and family . A discuasion followed aa to the night of
installation . On the motion of Bro . Pargeter it was decided to present a P . M . ' a jewel to Bro . Walker for hia services during the present year . An Audit Committee , consisting of Bros . Langdon , How , and Plenderleitb , was elected . All business being transacted , the Lodge waa closed . The brethren afterwards partook of an
excellent repast , at the conclusion of whioh the usual toast 8 were received with marked enthusiasm . In proposing H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the W . M . referred to the great interest he took in the cause , also to the grand meeting over which he presided at the Centenary Festival of the Girls' School , when he waa accompanied by the King of Sweden P . G . M .
CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1382 .
THIS Lodge met on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when there waa a very full attendance , including 63 brethren of the Lodge and 19 visitors . Bro . Cornelius McLeod was duly installed as W . M ., succeeding Bro . Sidney C . Hill . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Delves in a most able and impressive manner . The W . M . appointod his Officers for the following year , aa follow : —Bros . J .
Perry S . W ., E . Penniston J . W ., A . H . Oakley Sec , R . J . Pitt S . D ., G . A . Saundera J . D ., S . J . Limn I . G ., A . J . Delves and W . Blois Stewards , Wm . Millington D . C , J . Williams Tyler , and G . Thornton Organist . Bro . Carnaby waa invested as Treasurer , A summary of the receipta and expenditure was presented to the Lodge . The sad
Bnd almost sudden death of Bro . Geo . Limn was reported . Bro . Limn has been conspicuous in Masonry as one who has ever worked zealously and nobly on behalf of distressed brothers , their widows , and their orphan children . Hia loss will be deeply felt in the Lodge . It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the
family of Bro . Limn . After voting 5 guineas to a needy brother , and hearty thanks to Bro . Delves for the installation oeremony , the Lodge was closed . A large number of brethren attended the W . M . to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Host Clark in his wellknown able style . During the evening the usual toasts were given .
In the replies made by the Officers and Visiting Brothers , general congratulations were made that Bro . Delves was again able to attend the Lodge , after his long and serious illness . Universal sympathy waa also expressed with the Lodge and the family of Bro . G . Limn . A magnificent wreath , intended for the funeral of Bro . Limn on the morrow , was passed round for the brethren to see .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
HpHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 11 th J- inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . There were present : —Bros . W . Dyson I . P . M . in tbe chair , in tho absence of the W . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., W . Brown P . M ., G . Chapman S . W ., G . Lamb J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer , James
Kay Secretary , J . H . Shonksmith S . D ., J . L . SpetchandF . W . Halliwell Stewards , W . S . Child Organist , P . Pt-arson I . G ., A . Bellerby , F . H . Vaughan , T . Mil nor , J . Smith , R . H . Wiaker , A . Archer , G . G . Pook , W . H . A . Coates , T . Masterman , J . R . Jackson , E . Thackrny , J . E . Wilkinson , and others . Visitors : —Bros . J . Todd P . M . 236 , S .
Border W . M . 236 , A . Sample 236 , C E . Wright 357 , A . H . EL Mao Gachen P . M . 1991 , G . Manton 1991 , and A . Sollit 1991 . Successful ballots having been taken for two candidates and a joining member , Bro . T . B . Whytehead proceeded to deliver a lecture on Freemasonry and its progress , touching ou the principal features of its advauce
during the last quarter of a century , indicating some of the weak points in its members as a body , showing some of the methods by which it might bo made more effective for good , and warning his hearers against common errors and mistakes , which tended to mar the usefulness of tho Society . A vote of thanks to the lecturer
followed , and the Lodge was closed . After supper some excellent speeches were made , and during the evening several brethren entered their names as Stewards for the North and East Ridings Educational Festival in May , an event whioh promises to be most successful from a financial point of view .
ATLINGWORTH LODGE , No . 1821 .
rnHE ordinary monthly meeting , held at the Pavilion , Brighton , on - * - Thursday , 21 st inst ., was bononrod by a visit from Bro . Br . H . J . Tarrant Pro Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wules . The Lodge waa presided over by Bro . Anscombe W . M ., assisted in the ceremonies by Bro . Bnrfield P . M . After the meeting
Bro . Tarrant gave some interesting details concerning the working ot Fieemnsonry in New South Wales , and referred with pleasure to tbt- recognition by the Grand Lo < ge of England of the newly created Uui'eH Grami Lodge of New Sonch Wales over which the recently appointed Governor ( Hia Exct-llency Lord Carrington ) presides in
t ? . e cip'icity of McBt Wor .-hipful Grand Master . Iu his journey to E'lKknd he had visited several of the Grand Lodges in various parts o' Noifb America , and obtained much information , and he hoped thr . t he would he able to learn sotnetbiug in England which might be utilized for the benefit of brethren in Australia . Tho Atliusworth is
the first Lodge that Bro . Tarrant has visited in England , and he expressed his gratification at the excellent manner in which tho buBineaa and ceremonies had been conducted .
Notices Of Meetings.
WALLINGTON LODGE , No . 1892 .
THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge , waa held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Public Hall , Carshalton , where , notwithstanding the inolement weather , there was a very large attendance , both of members and visitors . Lodge waa opened at the esrly honr of 3 o'olook , but a great deal of time waa wasted later on , consequently tho enjoyment of the after proceedings waa sadly
marred by the " soramble that had to be made to catch the trains . However , no blame in thia regard can attach to the W . M ., Bro . George Filmer , who speedily commenced the work of the day . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed tho Audit Committee presented their report , which was received and adopted .
The next businesa on the paper waa to raise Bro . Joseph Edward Jeffs , and this waa done by Bro . Filmer in an essentially perfeot manner . Now came the " wait" to whioh we have already referred . The time for the installation waa fixed for 4 * 30 , bnt it appears tho Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . F . West , had expressed a wish to
be present at the ceremony , but ha would not be able to reach the Carshalton Hall till 5 * 30 . Consequently , after some delay , Mr . Thomaa Frederick Jones , who was proposed by Bro . the Rev . Lord Victor A . Seymour , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain Surrey , and seconded by Bro . Wm . Pile P . M . P . P . G . St .-B . Surrey , waa ballotted for aa a candidate for
initiation j aa also waa Mr . William Churohill Sabine , propoaed by Bro . Walter Joseph Baker and seconded by Bro . James Salter-Whiter . The result in each oase waa in favour of the candidates , and they were introduced and admitted to the benefits of Masonic light . Bro . John G . Horsey P . Prov . G . D . C . Surrey now took the chair as
Installing Master , and the W . M .-elect Bro . Henry D . Aslett waa presented and obligated . The Wardens' chaira were now taken by Broa . D . P . Cama Past Grand Treasurer , and H . M . Hobbs Prov . Grand Junior Warden , and in due course the ceremony was proceeded with , a strong Board of Installed Masters assisting . This compliment
waa paid to Bro . Cama in recognition of his being one of our representative brethren , hia association with our Indian Empire fnlly entitling him to that distinctive appellation . After the Board had been closed , the brethren below the Installed Masters' degree were readmitted and the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the
several degrees . The following were invested as Officers : — Bros . J . A . Taylor P . M . 1441 S . W ., F . A . Norton J . W ., Rev . Lord Victor Seymour Prov . Grand Chap . Chaplain , W . Rusaell Crowe P . M . 190 Treasurer , W . Pile P . M . P . P . G . St . B . Secretary , Roland H * Ward S . D ., J . W . Manley J . D ., John G . Horsey P . M . P . P . G . D . C D . C ,
J . Rewcastle I . G ., W . Harwood and W . H . K . uson i ' . I . 1790 Stewards , W . Basset Organist , A . Rowley Tyler . Bro . Horsey gave the addresses , and on taking his seat waa complimented on the way in which he had carried out the oeremony . Routine work followed , a Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to
Bro . George Filmer , and Lodge was closed . In addition to those already mentioned the following were present aa Visitors :- — D . P . Cama P . G . Treasurer , Henry Essex 511 , Jos . Baker 2024 P . P . G . C . Middlesex , G . C . Burry J . D . 1851 , 0 . Cooke J . D . 1851 , J . Buckley 1790 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , H . Lewis P . M . 945 , W . Odell Treasurer 1572 , G . S . Horsnail Secretary 1790 , J . S . Fraser
2096 , H . M . Hobbs P . M . P . G . J . W . Surrey , J . Kilvington S . W . 1700 , Aug . Fletcher 1506 , W . J . Mnrlis P . M . 1642 , F . Ernest Pocook , M . D , P . M , 1891 , C . W . Cunningham 511 , 1612 , T . Humphreys
1437 P . P . G . S . W . Essex , John Boreham Organist 1437 , H . T . Board 1641 , F . West D P . G . M . Surrey , Ebenezer Piggott 2261 , A . W . Barlow J . W . 619 , W . W . Lee 1897 , T . A . Hill J . W 1347 , H . E . Vickers W . M . 1632 , D . Frost Past Provincial Grand Senior Deacon Surrey , & o . The banquet was served by Bro . Verdon , at the Greyhound Hotel ,
and his efforts gave every satisfaction . On the remival of the cloth the W . M . briefly gave the Loyal toasts , which were enthusiastically received . Bro . D . P . Cama P . G . Treasurer replied for tbe Grand Officers , and after returning thanks for the kindly proposition and hearty reception of the toast , expressed his opinion that the Grand
Officers had the confidence of the brethren , for they endeavoured to follow the noble example of the two great noblemen who led them ic maintaining the prestige of their time-honoured Society . The day on which they had met—tbe 21 st March—was an eventful one in India , called Jamshedi Navroj , and highly prized amongst Masons ,
for in Bombay , where he was born , the members of the Masonic Lodges under the English and Scotch Constitutions met under one roof to celebrate the close of winter and the birth of spring . Hia invitation that night proved the cosmopolitan character of their Order . He waa among them in a double capacity , first as the Past Grand
Treasurer , for which honour ho was greatly indebted to the Craft in general , and particularly to Bro . Dr . Pocock , who had the courage to propose him ; and secondly , as the Prov . G . S . W . of Surrey , for which he had to thank their popular chief , Bro . General Brownrigg . Brother Fred West Deputy Prov . Grand Master Surrey , in responding to the
toast of the Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . Grand Muster , and Prov . Grand Officers , regretted that thir Prov . Grand Master had not recently been able to take that part in the work of the Province which he had performed to their entire satisfaction for many years past . The duties had therefore devolved npon
him ( Bro . West ) for the past twelvemonths , but although this waa a matter for regret , it had been to him a labour of love . The Prov . G . M . had , by the manner in whioh he had performed the duties appertaining to the office , endeared himself to every member of the Province , which was indebted to him for its success . He was
glad to find this example appreciated in such an excellent Lodge aa this , and also to find , on again visiting them , the same respect for tho principles of Masonry , the performance of the Masonic duties , and the inculcation of everything Masonic and fraternal . He had to sincerely thank tbe members of this Lodge , and especially Bro . Pile ,
for the excellent arrangements made for the Provincial meeting last July , which he believed was tho most successful the Province had evor held . It would interest them to know that tho next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Caterham , under the care of the Caterhatn Lodge , of which Bro . Sandemau is Secretary , and he thought he might prophecy that with auuh a Secretary they would
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Notices Of Meetings.
1071 , and Charlie Woods 1869 Assist . Sojourner 1275 . Lodge having been opened , the minute 3 were read and confirmed . The election of Officers followed , and resulted in the unanimous vote of the members for Bro . Turner S . W . as W . M ., while the Treasurer and Tyler were re-elected . The bye-laws were read . On the motion of Brother
Pargeter P . M ., seconded by Bro . Lewis P . M ., a vote of deep sympathy with the widow of the late Bro . Sampson I . P . M . was unanimonsly carried . The mover , seconder , and other brethren spoke in a very respectful manner of the services of our late brother , and of hia widow and family . A discuasion followed aa to the night of
installation . On the motion of Bro . Pargeter it was decided to present a P . M . ' a jewel to Bro . Walker for hia services during the present year . An Audit Committee , consisting of Bros . Langdon , How , and Plenderleitb , was elected . All business being transacted , the Lodge waa closed . The brethren afterwards partook of an
excellent repast , at the conclusion of whioh the usual toast 8 were received with marked enthusiasm . In proposing H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the W . M . referred to the great interest he took in the cause , also to the grand meeting over which he presided at the Centenary Festival of the Girls' School , when he waa accompanied by the King of Sweden P . G . M .
CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1382 .
THIS Lodge met on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when there waa a very full attendance , including 63 brethren of the Lodge and 19 visitors . Bro . Cornelius McLeod was duly installed as W . M ., succeeding Bro . Sidney C . Hill . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Delves in a most able and impressive manner . The W . M . appointod his Officers for the following year , aa follow : —Bros . J .
Perry S . W ., E . Penniston J . W ., A . H . Oakley Sec , R . J . Pitt S . D ., G . A . Saundera J . D ., S . J . Limn I . G ., A . J . Delves and W . Blois Stewards , Wm . Millington D . C , J . Williams Tyler , and G . Thornton Organist . Bro . Carnaby waa invested as Treasurer , A summary of the receipta and expenditure was presented to the Lodge . The sad
Bnd almost sudden death of Bro . Geo . Limn was reported . Bro . Limn has been conspicuous in Masonry as one who has ever worked zealously and nobly on behalf of distressed brothers , their widows , and their orphan children . Hia loss will be deeply felt in the Lodge . It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the
family of Bro . Limn . After voting 5 guineas to a needy brother , and hearty thanks to Bro . Delves for the installation oeremony , the Lodge was closed . A large number of brethren attended the W . M . to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Host Clark in his wellknown able style . During the evening the usual toasts were given .
In the replies made by the Officers and Visiting Brothers , general congratulations were made that Bro . Delves was again able to attend the Lodge , after his long and serious illness . Universal sympathy waa also expressed with the Lodge and the family of Bro . G . Limn . A magnificent wreath , intended for the funeral of Bro . Limn on the morrow , was passed round for the brethren to see .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
HpHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 11 th J- inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . There were present : —Bros . W . Dyson I . P . M . in tbe chair , in tho absence of the W . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., W . Brown P . M ., G . Chapman S . W ., G . Lamb J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer , James
Kay Secretary , J . H . Shonksmith S . D ., J . L . SpetchandF . W . Halliwell Stewards , W . S . Child Organist , P . Pt-arson I . G ., A . Bellerby , F . H . Vaughan , T . Mil nor , J . Smith , R . H . Wiaker , A . Archer , G . G . Pook , W . H . A . Coates , T . Masterman , J . R . Jackson , E . Thackrny , J . E . Wilkinson , and others . Visitors : —Bros . J . Todd P . M . 236 , S .
Border W . M . 236 , A . Sample 236 , C E . Wright 357 , A . H . EL Mao Gachen P . M . 1991 , G . Manton 1991 , and A . Sollit 1991 . Successful ballots having been taken for two candidates and a joining member , Bro . T . B . Whytehead proceeded to deliver a lecture on Freemasonry and its progress , touching ou the principal features of its advauce
during the last quarter of a century , indicating some of the weak points in its members as a body , showing some of the methods by which it might bo made more effective for good , and warning his hearers against common errors and mistakes , which tended to mar the usefulness of tho Society . A vote of thanks to the lecturer
followed , and the Lodge was closed . After supper some excellent speeches were made , and during the evening several brethren entered their names as Stewards for the North and East Ridings Educational Festival in May , an event whioh promises to be most successful from a financial point of view .
ATLINGWORTH LODGE , No . 1821 .
rnHE ordinary monthly meeting , held at the Pavilion , Brighton , on - * - Thursday , 21 st inst ., was bononrod by a visit from Bro . Br . H . J . Tarrant Pro Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wules . The Lodge waa presided over by Bro . Anscombe W . M ., assisted in the ceremonies by Bro . Bnrfield P . M . After the meeting
Bro . Tarrant gave some interesting details concerning the working ot Fieemnsonry in New South Wales , and referred with pleasure to tbt- recognition by the Grand Lo < ge of England of the newly created Uui'eH Grami Lodge of New Sonch Wales over which the recently appointed Governor ( Hia Exct-llency Lord Carrington ) presides in
t ? . e cip'icity of McBt Wor .-hipful Grand Master . Iu his journey to E'lKknd he had visited several of the Grand Lodges in various parts o' Noifb America , and obtained much information , and he hoped thr . t he would he able to learn sotnetbiug in England which might be utilized for the benefit of brethren in Australia . Tho Atliusworth is
the first Lodge that Bro . Tarrant has visited in England , and he expressed his gratification at the excellent manner in which tho buBineaa and ceremonies had been conducted .
Notices Of Meetings.
WALLINGTON LODGE , No . 1892 .
THE installation meeting of this popular Lodge , waa held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Public Hall , Carshalton , where , notwithstanding the inolement weather , there was a very large attendance , both of members and visitors . Lodge waa opened at the esrly honr of 3 o'olook , but a great deal of time waa wasted later on , consequently tho enjoyment of the after proceedings waa sadly
marred by the " soramble that had to be made to catch the trains . However , no blame in thia regard can attach to the W . M ., Bro . George Filmer , who speedily commenced the work of the day . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed tho Audit Committee presented their report , which was received and adopted .
The next businesa on the paper waa to raise Bro . Joseph Edward Jeffs , and this waa done by Bro . Filmer in an essentially perfeot manner . Now came the " wait" to whioh we have already referred . The time for the installation waa fixed for 4 * 30 , bnt it appears tho Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . F . West , had expressed a wish to
be present at the ceremony , but ha would not be able to reach the Carshalton Hall till 5 * 30 . Consequently , after some delay , Mr . Thomaa Frederick Jones , who was proposed by Bro . the Rev . Lord Victor A . Seymour , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain Surrey , and seconded by Bro . Wm . Pile P . M . P . P . G . St .-B . Surrey , waa ballotted for aa a candidate for
initiation j aa also waa Mr . William Churohill Sabine , propoaed by Bro . Walter Joseph Baker and seconded by Bro . James Salter-Whiter . The result in each oase waa in favour of the candidates , and they were introduced and admitted to the benefits of Masonic light . Bro . John G . Horsey P . Prov . G . D . C . Surrey now took the chair as
Installing Master , and the W . M .-elect Bro . Henry D . Aslett waa presented and obligated . The Wardens' chaira were now taken by Broa . D . P . Cama Past Grand Treasurer , and H . M . Hobbs Prov . Grand Junior Warden , and in due course the ceremony was proceeded with , a strong Board of Installed Masters assisting . This compliment
waa paid to Bro . Cama in recognition of his being one of our representative brethren , hia association with our Indian Empire fnlly entitling him to that distinctive appellation . After the Board had been closed , the brethren below the Installed Masters' degree were readmitted and the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the
several degrees . The following were invested as Officers : — Bros . J . A . Taylor P . M . 1441 S . W ., F . A . Norton J . W ., Rev . Lord Victor Seymour Prov . Grand Chap . Chaplain , W . Rusaell Crowe P . M . 190 Treasurer , W . Pile P . M . P . P . G . St . B . Secretary , Roland H * Ward S . D ., J . W . Manley J . D ., John G . Horsey P . M . P . P . G . D . C D . C ,
J . Rewcastle I . G ., W . Harwood and W . H . K . uson i ' . I . 1790 Stewards , W . Basset Organist , A . Rowley Tyler . Bro . Horsey gave the addresses , and on taking his seat waa complimented on the way in which he had carried out the oeremony . Routine work followed , a Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to
Bro . George Filmer , and Lodge was closed . In addition to those already mentioned the following were present aa Visitors :- — D . P . Cama P . G . Treasurer , Henry Essex 511 , Jos . Baker 2024 P . P . G . C . Middlesex , G . C . Burry J . D . 1851 , 0 . Cooke J . D . 1851 , J . Buckley 1790 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , H . Lewis P . M . 945 , W . Odell Treasurer 1572 , G . S . Horsnail Secretary 1790 , J . S . Fraser
2096 , H . M . Hobbs P . M . P . G . J . W . Surrey , J . Kilvington S . W . 1700 , Aug . Fletcher 1506 , W . J . Mnrlis P . M . 1642 , F . Ernest Pocook , M . D , P . M , 1891 , C . W . Cunningham 511 , 1612 , T . Humphreys
1437 P . P . G . S . W . Essex , John Boreham Organist 1437 , H . T . Board 1641 , F . West D P . G . M . Surrey , Ebenezer Piggott 2261 , A . W . Barlow J . W . 619 , W . W . Lee 1897 , T . A . Hill J . W 1347 , H . E . Vickers W . M . 1632 , D . Frost Past Provincial Grand Senior Deacon Surrey , & o . The banquet was served by Bro . Verdon , at the Greyhound Hotel ,
and his efforts gave every satisfaction . On the remival of the cloth the W . M . briefly gave the Loyal toasts , which were enthusiastically received . Bro . D . P . Cama P . G . Treasurer replied for tbe Grand Officers , and after returning thanks for the kindly proposition and hearty reception of the toast , expressed his opinion that the Grand
Officers had the confidence of the brethren , for they endeavoured to follow the noble example of the two great noblemen who led them ic maintaining the prestige of their time-honoured Society . The day on which they had met—tbe 21 st March—was an eventful one in India , called Jamshedi Navroj , and highly prized amongst Masons ,
for in Bombay , where he was born , the members of the Masonic Lodges under the English and Scotch Constitutions met under one roof to celebrate the close of winter and the birth of spring . Hia invitation that night proved the cosmopolitan character of their Order . He waa among them in a double capacity , first as the Past Grand
Treasurer , for which honour ho was greatly indebted to the Craft in general , and particularly to Bro . Dr . Pocock , who had the courage to propose him ; and secondly , as the Prov . G . S . W . of Surrey , for which he had to thank their popular chief , Bro . General Brownrigg . Brother Fred West Deputy Prov . Grand Master Surrey , in responding to the
toast of the Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . Grand Muster , and Prov . Grand Officers , regretted that thir Prov . Grand Master had not recently been able to take that part in the work of the Province which he had performed to their entire satisfaction for many years past . The duties had therefore devolved npon
him ( Bro . West ) for the past twelvemonths , but although this waa a matter for regret , it had been to him a labour of love . The Prov . G . M . had , by the manner in whioh he had performed the duties appertaining to the office , endeared himself to every member of the Province , which was indebted to him for its success . He was
glad to find this example appreciated in such an excellent Lodge aa this , and also to find , on again visiting them , the same respect for tho principles of Masonry , the performance of the Masonic duties , and the inculcation of everything Masonic and fraternal . He had to sincerely thank tbe members of this Lodge , and especially Bro . Pile ,
for the excellent arrangements made for the Provincial meeting last July , which he believed was tho most successful the Province had evor held . It would interest them to know that tho next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Caterham , under the care of the Caterhatn Lodge , of which Bro . Sandemau is Secretary , and he thought he might prophecy that with auuh a Secretary they would