Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales (Eastern Division).

Bro . W . WKtti ( -ton , P . M . 364 . ... ... Prov . G . S ° c . ,. P . D . l . nVms , W . M . 1992 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ II . G . ' Davies . W M . 237 ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ C . A . Young . W . M . 1754 ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .

„ Vaughan J . ihn , P . M . S 33 ... ... P . ov . G . D C . „ E . Johnson . VV M . 2357 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ Thomas Wake , W . M . no ... ... Prov . G S . B . „ C . T . Evans PM . 2582 } Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, W . Lowue Bf-ker . W . M . 9 ( 10 ... ... ) „ W . H . Jones , P . M . 1857 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J D . L ' lrwilljn , W . M " . 564 ... ... P . ov . A . G . Sec .

„ Charles Jones , W . M . 2547 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . Thorney , W . M . 6 79 .. ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ T . R . Phillips , P . M . 2570 ... ... " ) ,, F . J . Harries , no ... ... ... j

„ J . E . Fisher , S . D . 1323 ... ... ... V Prov . G . Stwds . ,, George Durston , D . C . 2547 ... ... I ,, J . P . Gibson , 2 G 0 G ... ... ... J „ George Bullerwell , 237 ( who has occupied the office since 1874 ) ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . Before the lodge closed Chanty jewels were presented to Bro . Clarry , who had acted as Stewaid to the Masonic Benevolent Fund , and also to the

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and Bro . Thomas Matthews , Steward of the Home Charities . The organ was presided at by Bro . F . J . Smith , who ^ e services are most valuable on these occasions . A banquet was held in the evening at the Park Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Lord Llangattock , who was supported by Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , D . P . G . M .

The Shrievalty.

THE SHRIEVALTY .

PRESENTATION TO BRO . ALDERMAN FRANK GREEN . The presentation to Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Elect Frank Green of his shrieval chain and badge took place on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at a well-attended meeting of the subscribers held at the parish room , Huggins-lane , Upper Thamesstreet . Mr . Deputy Simmons ( Treasurer of the fund ) presided , and those present included Bro . Alderman Vaughan Morgan , Mr . Deputy Pimm , Air . Matthew

Wallace , C . C , J . P ., Captain Vickers Dunfee , C . C , Mr . F . G . Dray , C . C , the Rev . Prebendary White , D . D ., the Rev . H . D . Macnamara , Mr . E . H . Taylor , Mr . F . J . Chambers , Mr . W . J . Charles , Mr . T . H . Gardiner , Mr . E . Gilbert , Mr . F . H . Green , Mr . S . L . Green , Mr . C . Grimwide , Mr . N . F . Harrisson , Mr . Holland , Mr . W . R . W . Marchant , Mr . G . W . Marsden , Mr . A . Monckton , Mr . F . Parrett , Mr . B . D . Simmons , Mr . G . R . Simmons , Mr . W . H . White , Mr . S . Bush , Mr . T . O . Wydell , and Mr . H . Taylor .

The CHAIRMAN said they had met to congratulate Bro . Alderman Frank Green upon his election to the office of Sheriff , the highest office next to that of Lord Mayor that any citizen could occupy , and to present him with a small token of their appreciation of the energy , ability , and success which had marked his public life . Tracing his career , he mentioned that the Alderman was largely instrumental in founding the Vintry Ward Club , of whic ' i , lirst as Secretary , and

HBO , A LIE R . M AN AND SUKRII't ' -ELBCr GREENS ISAIJUl . AND CHAIN . s ibs-rriucntly as president , he had ever been the leading spirit . In 1878 he was elected one of the representatives of Vintry in the Court of Common Council , and while on the ilior of the Court he occupied several of the most important chairs . In addition , he had held the position of Chief Commoner , and was at one time the deputy Governor of the Irish Society . It was during his chairmanship of the liridge House

J * states Committee that the idea of the construction of the Tower Bridge was first mooted , and the undertaking initial id . He hid , too , been a zealuas piris ' i worker , and during his year of ollice as churchwarden of St . James ' s , Gulickhithe , that church was thoroughly restored . The great event of his life occurred in 1891 , when hc was unanimously elected the Alderman of the ward . As a magistrate he had been very successiul , none of his decisions having been reversed . In view of the success which had marked his public career they could not doubt

that he would fulfil thc office of Sheriff with ability and credit to himself and the ward . The Deputy then formally presented the chain and badge , expressing the hope , on oehalf of the subscribers , tint the Alderman would have health and strength to fulfil the responsible duties that would fall to his lot during the coming year . He added that it was the intention of the committee to devote any surplus there might be to a fund for the decoration of the ward on the occasion of ths civic pageant .

The badge contains in the centre the armorial bearings of the Alderman , and at the top of it appears a painting of the Tower Bridge , indicative cf the Alderman ' s connection with tint undertaking . At the base are shown the arms of the Glaziers' Company , of which he is a Fast Mister , The chain suspending the badge is composed of the City Arms , beautifully

The Shrievalty.

modelled in gold and enamel , bearing on either side the initials , " F . G . " It bears a series of ornamental medallions of Vintner ' s Hall , St . James ' s Church , Garlickhithe , & c , and devices suggestive of the Royal Geographical Society , Royal Zoological Society , Royal Irish Society , and the Bridge House Estate , together with representations of the Past Grand Deacon's collar jewel , linishin- '

at the back with a link bearing the monogram " V . R . I ., " surmounted by the Imperial crown , and flanked on either side by the rose , shamrock , and thistle . The following inscription appears on the back of the badge : " Presented to the Worshipful Frank Green , Esq ., Alderman , upon his election to the office of Sheriff of thc City of London , hy his neighbours in the Ward of Vintry , and other friends , as a mark of their appreciation and esteem . "

The badge and chain have been designed and manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son . Dr . L . B . WHITE , speaking as the oldest resident in the Ward of Vintry , endorsed the Chairnnn ' s remarks , and wished thc Alderman a happy and prosperous Shrievalty . He had little doubt , he said , that at the close of ths Alderman's year of office the inhabitants of the Ward of Vintry would have cause to thank him for the manner in which he had discharged his duties .

Bro . Alderman and Sheriff-Elect FRANK GREEN , who was received with cheers , warmly thanked the subscribers for their gift . He said that during the 20 years of his public life it had been his constant , aim and ambition to further thc interests of the Ward in every possible way , and he felt highly flattered at receiving such a token of appreciation as had been given to him that afternoon . He was also proud of the position to which he had been elected by the Livery of London . If anything could encourage him in the performance of the arduous duties of his high ollice , it would be the very kind and ilattering reception which

they had given to him . It was gratifying to him that the work which he did in connection with the initiation of the Tower Bridge had been comTi-emoratedon the handsome badge which they had been good enough to present to him . That wis a work about which he felt he was justified in feeling proud . He should do his utmost to merit the kindness which his friends of the ward of Vintry had shown to him , and he ventured to hope and believe that the high position of Sheriff of the City of London would lose mne oE its prestige in his hands . He again thanked them most sincerely for their handsome gift .

Mr . WALLACE , in moving a vote of thanks to the chairman , remarked that all the contributors present felt that they had assisted in placing a chain of affection round the neck of their Alderman which would bind him , if possible , still more closely to the ward of Vintry . Mr . BBRRIDGE seconded the motion , which was unanimously agreed to , and the chairman having responded , the proceedings terminated .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Restoration Lodge , No . 111 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . RICHARD LUCK , M . A . A special meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Archer-street , Darlington , for the purpose of presenting a congratulatory address to Bro . Richard Luck , P . M ., Past Grand Warden of the Province of Durham , and Past Grand Deacon

of England . There was a good muster of brethren , including Bros . John Broughton , W . M . j John Robinson , S . W . ; William Todd , J . W . ; C . H . Backhouse , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; ) . Bailey , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; W . C . Barron , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Holt , P . M . 503 , P . P . S . G . D .,- R . S . Benson , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; B . S . Beckwith , P . M . i 2 jo , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Waldy , P . M . 1370 ; W . E . Brown , P . M . ; Thos . Wood , P . M .. 1650 ; and C . I . Walton , LP . M .

On the right hand , at the top of the address , are the arms of Bro . Luck . On the top , at the left , is the emblem of the Deacon of the Grand Lodge . Immediately beneath arc the arms of thc county of Durham , and underneath them the emblem of the Senior Warden of the Provincial Grand Lodge ot Durham . In the centre , under the address , are the arms of Freemasonry , with the motto— " Audi , vide , tace . " To the

right of this is the Pentalpha , or the live bonds ot fellowship . The whole is a beautiful work of art , and will form a permanent memento of an interesting occisijn . Ths text was as follows : "To Richard Luck , Esq ., M . A ., L . L . M , Past Master of Restoration Lodge , No . in , Darlington , Past Grand Warden of the Province of Durham , and Past Grand Deacon of England .

We the Freemasons of the Restoration Lodge , on the occasion of your receiving from his Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , the important rank of Past Deacon in Grand Lodge , in commemoration of her Most Gracious Majesty's Diamond Jubilee , desire you to accept this expression of our hearty ongratulations on the great honour thus conferred upon you . "Your untiring energy exerted in the cause of )•' reemasonry in all its Degrees claims our highest admiration , and we rejoice to think that your valuable services have been duly recognised , and that a number of this lodge has been selected for so exalted a position .

" That the Great Architect of the Universe may during your future years see fit to grant you all peace , prosperity , and happiness is our earnest prayer . "Signed on behalf of the brethren , "J . BROUGHTON , Master . "J OHN ROMNSON , S . W . "WILLIAM Toun , J . W .

"A . GRUNDEY , Secretary . " The presentation was nude by Bro . Chas . II . Backhouse , who spoke of Bro . Richard Luck ' s work in thc cause of Masonry in a very estimable manner , and Bro . Luck suitably responded . ' I he * brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Thos . Henderson , Mus . Bac , officiated at the piano .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , A meeting of this lodge was held at thc Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , 011 the ¦ Joth ult . Among those present were Bros . R . W . Simpson , W . M . ; VV . N . Flack , S . W . ; W . T . Peat , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., acting J . W . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Major T . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; H . Jehu . S . D . ; J . H . Gaunt , l . G . ; F . Figg , Org . ; II . Sipsworth , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Stwd . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; [ . Spooner , P . M . ; and R . W . Rice , LP . M . Among

the visitors were Bros . D . Whitney , yi ; G . S . Ellis , 144 ; and J . Ambrose , 2033 . The minutes of the previous meeting wcre read and confirmed . Bros . Webb , Woodward , Hertslet , and Hughes were passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . in a manner that left but little to be desired . Tne . ballot was taken on behalf ot Mr . Ernest Edward Rice , but he was unavoidably prevented from attending to be initiated . The widow of a late member of the lodge was relieved from the funds . Bro . R . W . Simpson , W . M ., was elected to represent the lodge at ths Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in iSyS , and Bio . R . W . Rice , I . P . M .,

was elected to serve as Steward at the Royal Misonic Benevolent Institution Festival in February next , and notices of motion were given to respectively vote the Stewards donations from the funds . Apologies for non-attendince were received from Bros . H . J . Bond , P . M . ; T . Grant , P . M . ; and others . Two nominations fjr billot for initiation at the next meeting hiving h ; en haided in , the lodge was cbsed . A banquet was subsequently held ; and the usual toasts proposed . Bro . T . VV . Ockenden responded at len-jth , and in an admirable minn ; r , o .-i behalf of " The Provincial Grand Odicers . "

During the evening Bros . Frank Figg , D . Watney , A . S . Jehu , John Pain , and others , instrumental ^ and vocally entertained the brethren . The W . M . was exceedingly happy in his rem irks , and th ; response t *> the respective toasts were above the ordinary run of post-prandial utterances .