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moned to render an account to thc Supreme Lord of All . Let them , therefore , strive to pass thc time which might still be left them in brotherlylove , unity , and concord . It was sad to think how much wrath , anger , bitterness , and strife existed in the world around them , but let it be the constant endeavour of each one to lessen the amount as much as he could . He would now say a few words on another great principle , that of charity , relief to their
necessitous brethren , which might be said to have had its origin and to spring from brotherly love . The cultivation of a feeling of love and charity was inculcated upon them in their first entry into Masonry . Our Saviour told them " Freely ye have received , and , therefore , freely ye shall give . " It was impossible for them to be true Christians if they were hard-hearted and selfish , and had no feelings of sympathy and compassion for those who were in any
kind of afflictiop or distress . He wished to impress it very earnestly , not only on his brother Masons but on all those present , that while they had time on this earth , they should endeavour to do all they could to relieve the necessitous and soothe theirafllictions . Acting , therefore , upon this Divine principle , it had ever been the custom at these , their anniversary meetings , to ask thciir aid on behalf of the Masonic Charities and some local Charity whose interests were
connected with the place in which the meeting was held . On this occasion it was proposed to divide the amount between the fund for building a mission schoolroom in that parish and their own Masonic Charities . There was at present no room in which a Sunday school , mission service , or any other parochial gathering might be held in the parish . With regard to the Masonic Charities , he felt he need say but very few words , for the very mention of them at any
of their meetings was always sure to elicit a hearty response . They were dearly prized by every true Mason , and did much good and valuable work by giving the children of their deceased brethren such an education as they would otherwise have been unable to receive when the mainstay of the family had been taken away , or by giving relief to those brethren who , by some unfortunate occurrence , had been reduced to a bad state of circumstances .
The preacher then concluded , his appeal meeting with a hearty response . The banquet was afterwards held at the Royal Assembly Rooms , where a most recherche repast had been provided . The entrance was tastefully decorated with flags , and at one end of the room a gallery for the accommodation of ladies had been erected . This was admirably ornamented with flags and foliage , and combined with the large body
of Masons in full regalia , the whole presented a brilliant spectacle . The proceedings were enlivened by the performance of a choice selection of music . Lord Holmesdale , P . G . M ., presided , and about two hundred sat down . Amongst those present in addition to the brethren previously mentioned as taking part in the day ' s proceedings
were : Bros . W . Page , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Monckton , P . P . G . S . W . ; Hill , Tylei 1725 ; Swinfen , P . P . G . S . D . ; Baker , Piper , Ashdown , Nicholson , and Page , 403 ; G . Langridge , P . P . G . R . ; S . Sidney , Wilmot , P . P . G . R . ; Williams , P . M . Holmesdale Lodge ; Coupland , Plumstead ; Emerson , Sandwich ; May , W . M . ; Clout , Stedman , 1063 , and others .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
The annual meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult . ( St . John's Day ) , at the Masonic Hall , Newland , Lincoln , on the joint invitation of the two lodges of that city , viz ., William , No . 297 , and St . Hugh , No . 138 ( 1 . The lodge room of the hall , which had been most tastefully decorated
for the occasion , under the superintendence of Bro . VV . Mortimer , J . VV . 13 SG , presented a beautiful appearance , military and patriotic emblems being freely blended with the Masonic , as it was intended on the following evening to present a testimonial in the same hall to Bro . Major Bromhead , the hero of Rorkc ' s Drift . At 11 . 30 lodge was opened in the Three Decrees bv the
W . M . and officers of the William Lodge , 297 , and shortly after "High Twelve , " the R . W . Provincial Grand Master and his officers , with other members wearing "the purple , " were announced . The brethren having been called to order . Provincial Grand Lodge was admit : ed , and the R . W . P . G . M . at once took his seat on the tin : ie , when he was duly saluted hy
the assembled brethren . The Deputy P . G . M . was then saluted according to an _ > nt custom , and the R . W . P . G . M . at once proceeded to c a P . G . Lodge . Present : Bro . Willi : 1 Henry Smyth , J . P ., Deputy Lieut , for Lincolnshire , on ' ¦ : e throne ; VV . Bros . E . Locock , Deputy P . G . M .: C . ' ¦' . Bonner , 469 , P . G . S . W . ; VV . II . Sissons , 1447 , P . G . J ' . V . ; Rev . T . P . Holdich , 12 S 6 ,
P . G . Chaplain ; C . VI . Nesbitt , 712 , P . G . Treasurer ; H . Watson , 297 , P . G . Reg . ; F . D . Marsden , 712 , P . G . Secretary ; W . Finlay , 1232 , P . G . S . D . ; James Hodgins , 0 S 5 , P . G . J . D . ; VV . H . Roberts , 792 , P . G . D . of C . ; 11 . Vickers , 297 , P . G . Asst . D . of C .: R . Garfit , 1600 , P . G . S . B . ; T . C . Lazenby , 297 , P . G . Standard Bearer ; Bro . A . W . Lambert , 588 , P . G . O . ; VV . Bro . Robt . Thorpe , 588 , P . G . P . ; Bro . lames Eley , 272 , VV . Bros . T . VV . Wilkinson , 295 , E . Wilson , 1304 , and A . L . Peacock 13 SG
, P . G . Stewards ; and Bro . Benj . Box , 422 , P . G . Tyler . Also VV . Bros . R . J . Ward , 297 , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Watson , 1386 , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . E . Jacobson , 588 , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . A . Thomas , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Smart , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ; VV . H . Bailes , 272 , P . P . G . J . VV . ( West Yorks ); H . Sharp , 1304 , P . P . G . J . W . ; Jos . Bellamy , 5 SS , P . P . G . T . W .. H » nn . Hit / . <_ . Kr , V V C IW . 1 « .. .- _ . * j " 1 vji imuxuii
J le \ Z . ~ .: ....-.., -, wy , . .... » v . ; . , 4- 'j , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . VV . Thimbleby , 42 G , P . P . G . J . D . IL Shepherd , 83 S , P . P . G . J . D . ; C A . Kirby , 8 38 and 712 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Jones , 1232 and 442 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ( North and Hunts ); T . J . Tomlinson , P . P . G . D . of C . j G . F . Barrell , P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; A . Richtlale , 42 G , P . P . G . S . B . ; Frank Thomas , VV . M . 272 ; S . G . Gamble , W . M . 3 C 2 ; H . J . Seels , VV . M . 426 ; R . Wildgoose
, W . M . 5 S 8 ; Thos . Cletigh , VV . M . 12 S 2 : VV . Cocking , VV . M . 12 S 6 ; VV . Challans , VV . M . S 3 S ; S . T . Iladdelsey ! W . M . 1294 ; VV . Rainforth , W . M . 13 SO ; Win . Gray , W . M . 1447 ; with several Wardens and brethren of the province ; also the following visitors : Bros . VV . II . Smith ,
54 S ; James King , 131 ; Edwin Smith , 125 S ; T . Harrison , 1802 ; and C . Redmayne , of the Keystone Lodge , 235 » New York . One hundred and sixty-six brethren having signed thc attendance book , Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form , and thc Hymn of Invocation having been sung , the
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roll of lodges was called , producing the following result Harmony , 10 ; Witham , 30 ; Doric , 10 ; Yarborough , 6 ; Shakespeare , C ; Hundred of Elloe , 9 ; St . Botolph ' s , 9 ; Lindsey , 11 ; Pelham Pillar , 5 ; Franklin , 11 ; Alexander , 6 ; Heneward , 4 ; Ancholme , 4 ; Bayons , 7 ; St . Alban ' s , 4 ; Olive Union , 10 ; St . Hugh , 26 ; St . Matthew , 7 ; Isle of Axholme , 2 ; Hamilton , G ; ( visitors ) , 5 ; making a total of 1 S 9—the discrepancy between this
number and the number of signatures being accounted for by thc fact that several brethren are members of more than one lodge . Every lodge in the province had its representative . Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from W . Bros . J . Chapman , 1294 , P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Woodward , 469 , P . G . Std . ; and Bro . J . W . Richardson , 712 , P . G . Stwd .
Fraternal greetings were also sent by VV . Bros . J . P . Bell , M . D ., Deputy " Prov . G . Master for N . and E . Yorks ; the Rev . G . W . Lowe , 272 , P . P . G . Chap . ; and W . Bro . F . R . VV . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I . G . A letter was afterwards read by the R . W . P . G . M . from W . Bro . Rev . Daniel Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chap ., announcing his regret and inability to attend P . G . L ., on account of recent family bereavement . It ' was proposed by the R . W . P . G . M . and carried
unanimously " That the minutes of the last annual Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Spalding on the 19 th June , 1 S 79 , having been printed and circulated , be taken as read . " Prov . Grand Secretary then read the minutes of an especial P . G . Lodge held at Gainsborough on the ist December , 1 S 79 , at whicli the revised edition of the P . G . bye-laws was finally adopted . Also the report of the Committee of the P . G . Lodge Fund of Benevolence and their Memorial Fund ,
showing grants made on behalf of the former during the past year to the extent of £ ef > 4 s ., leaving a sum of £ 600 invested on freehold security for the purposes of local benevolence and education , with a balance of £ 155 7 s . id . in the hands of the P . G . Treasurer . On behalf of the Oliver Memorial Fund two admissions into the R . M . LB . —viz ., Alfred Thomas Cole ( Alexandra Lodge , gS 5 ) , and Phillipson Marshall ( Pelham Pillar Lodge , 792)—had been
effected by the interest accruing from this fund , assisted by contributions of the brethren , collected by VV . Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , 1294 , and James Hodgins , 9 S 5 , Joint Prov . Grand Charity Stewards for 1879-80 , amounting to £ 308 Os ., leaving a sum of one thousand guineas invested on freehold security , and a balance of £ 17 7 s . 3 d . in the hands of the P . G . Treasurer . The finance statement of the P . G . Lodge Fund showed a balance in hand of F 2 C 1 13 s . 3 d .
VV . Bro . II . Watson , 297 , read the annual returns of thc various lodges in the province , as made up to December 31 , 1 S 79 , showing an increase of thirteen members during thc past year , the total number of subscribing members being on December 31 st S 92 . VV . Bro . W . H . Radley , S 37 , P . G . Charity Sec , who , on rising , was very warmly received , then read the report of the P . G . L . Charity Committee , showing at the present time a list of nine boys and eight
girls in the Royal Masonic Institutions , besides seven pensioners on the Aged Masons' Benevolent Fund . Letters were read from the Rev . Dr . Morris and Miss Davis , giving satisfactory accounts of their young charges , one of the boys ( W . Cole ) having succeeded in obtaining second class honours at the last Cambridge Local Examination . The worthy SECRETARY reported with pleasure the addition of two lewises as Life Governors of the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys , viz ., C . IC . Bonner , Spalding , with ten votes , and G . IC . Sissons , Barton on Humber , with two votes . Having been compelled to borrow a large number of votes to secure the election of William Black in April last , it is feared the whole strength of the province will bc required next October to discharge the liability . The names of two widows were given as probable candidates for election next year .
On the motion ofthe R . W . P . G . M . these reports were severally adopted , and the grants unanimously confirmed . VV . Bro . IC . < LOCOCK , Dep . P . G . M ., proposed , and W . Bro . C . F . BONNER , 4 ^ 9 . P . G . S . W ., seconded , "That a form of enquiry respecting candidates for initiation , who are non-residents , and also respecting joining members ( similar to lhat now in use in the Province of West Yorks ) , be adopted in this province , and that it shall he incumbent
on the VV . M . of every lodge within the province of Lincolnshire to observe the same . " Carried unanimously . Forms of enquiry , similar to those now used in West Yorks , were then ordered to be printed at the expense of P . G . L . and a few copies forwarded to the VV . Si . of each
lodge in the province . VV . Bro . VV . H . BAILES , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ( West Yorks ) , gave notice that at the next meeting of P . G . L . he would move " That the obligation to observe and use such forms of enquiry should in future he made a bye-law of the province .
VV . Bro . SISSONS , 1447 , P . G . J . W ., proposed , and VV . Bro . VV . II . RADLEY , 838 , P . G . J . W ., seconded , "That during the next and following years contributions shall be solicited from the Freemasons of this province for the pur-Fose of raising the sum of one thousand guineas as an nvestment Fund for the education- of girls in connection
with the Royal Masonic Institution . " VV . Bro . VV . H . WATSON , 297 , P . G . Reg ., cordially supported thc molion , remarking that had the same plan been adopted ten years ago the province might have received the same advantage from the Royal Masonic Institution at an actual saving of X 1 S 23 .
Divers brethren having expressed the opinion that the printed reports of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls contrasted somewhat unfavourably , as regards economy and general efficiency , with those of some other foundations , it was Proposed by VV . Bro . C . M . NESBITT , 712 , P . G . Treas ., " That after the words 'girls' he added ' as may be hereafter determined by Provincial Grand Lodge , ' and the
remainder of the resolution to be erased to the end . " W . Bro . SISSONS having accepted the amendment of the P . G . Treas ., the resolution was submitted to the assembled brethren , and carried unanimously . Before asking Bro . Sissons to speak to the second part of the proposition , the R . W . P . G . M . beirircd to sav that he
had that morning received a letter from VV . Bro . the Rev . Daniel Ace , D . D ., regretting that , on account of family bereavement , he should be unable to be present to propose the next resolution , which stood in his name , and which mi p ht have some bearing upon the present question , seeing which , he enquired if any brother present was empowered to take it up in the absence of the rev . doctor . Receiving
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no reply thereto , the R . W . P . G . M . requested Bro . Sissons to proceed , thereupon VV . Bro . SISSONS , 1447 . P . G . J . W ., proposed , and W . Bro . W . SMART , 272 , P . P . G . J . W ., seconded , "That the Fund shall consist of an Investment and Interest Fund under the same rules and regulations as the ' Oliver Memorial Fund , ' and that as a fitting token of respect to the recently-appointed R . W . Prov . Grand Master of
Lincolnshire , and as a proof of the appreciation of his earnestness and zeal from the brethren of the province , such girls as may hereafter benefit by the Fund shall be known and designated as the ' Smyth ' scholars . " VV . Bro . S . T . HADDELSEY cordially supported the proposition , which , on being put to the brethren , was carried unanimously . VV . Bro . H . WATSON 297 P . G . Reg ., proposedand W .
, , , Bro . C . F . BONNER , 4 G 9 , P . G . S . W ., seconded , "That an honorarium of X ' 20 be given to the Prov . Grand Secretary from the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund , for the satisfactory and faithful manner in which lie has fulfilled the duties of his office ; and that in consequence of increased duties the Prov . Grand Secretary shall in future be paid a yearly honorarium of £ 20 from the P . G . Lodge Fund . " Carried unanimously .
VV . Bro . H . WATSON , P . G . Reg ., proposed , and VV . Bro . J . LOUGHTON , I . P . M . 422 , seconded , "That VV . Bro . VV . H . Sissons , 1447 , P . G . J . W ., be invited to accept the office of P . G . Charity Steward for the ensuing year in connection with the 'Smyth' Scholarship Fund . " VV . Bro . VV . H . SISSONS having signified his willingness to undertake the office subject to the hearty co-operation of the brethren of his lodge ( St . Matthew ' s , 1447 ) , he was
unanimously elected . On the proposition of VV . Bro . R . J . WARD , 297 , P . P . G . S . W ., seconded bv VV . Bro . G . 11 . " SHIPLEY , 297 , P . P . G . Treas . and P . P . G . ' S . VV ., VV . Bro . C . AI . Nesbitt , 712 , was , for the fifteenth year , unanimously re-elected as Prov . G . Treasurer . W . Bros . James Fowler , 712 , P . P . G . S . W ., and William Griffin , 712 , P . P . G . D . of C , were unanimously re-elected
auditors of the Prov . G . Lodge Fund of Benevolence . The following brethren were then appointed and invested as Prov . G . Ollieers for the ensuing year : Bro . Edmund Locock , 712 ... ... Prov . D . P . G . M . „ T . M . Wilkinson , 29 G Prov . G . S . W . „ G . M . Lowe , M . D ., 13 SG Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . VV . P . Jones , 1294 Prov . G . Chap .
„* C . M . Nesbitt , 712 Prov . G . Treas . „ * Henry Watson , 297 Prov . G . Reg . „ * F . D . Marsden , 712 Prov . G . Sec . „ T . C Johnson , 1600 Prov . G . P . D . „ Alfred Taylor , 14 S 2 Prov . G . J . D . „ S . G . Gamble , 3 G 2 Prov . G . " S . of VV „ * VV . H . Roberts , 792 Prov . G . D . of C „ J . VV . Palmer , 838 Prov . G . A . D . C .
„ J . B . Swallow , 1447 Prov . G . S . B . „ P . P . Dickinson , 297 Prov . G . Std . Br „ VV . H . B . Bentley , 272 Prov . G . O . ,, John Laughton , 422 Prov . G . P . Bros . C F . Liversedge , 422 ; H . J . ~ l SecIs , jun ., 42 G ; J . R . Dudding , i 2 S 2 , ( n P c , , W . Cocking , , 280 ; VV . Rain-f Prov ' ' Stwrds forth , 13 SG ; and Wm . Gray , 1447 J Bro . Benj . Box , 422 Prov . G . Tyler .
* - Rc-appomtcd or elected . "Hearty Good Wishes" having been expressed , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the R . W . P . G . M ., attended by his newly-appointed officers , retired . The lodge was then formally closed by the VV . Master , Bro . Rainforth , and officers of the St . Hugh Lodge . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Old Corn Exchange , where a banquet was presided over by thc R . VV . P . G . M ., at which thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
duly honoured . The toast list was interspersed with some capital singing , in which all the brethren took part . The rendering of the " Masonic Auld Lang Syne , " b y Bro . VV . Mortimer , J . VV . 13 SG ( to whom the credit of the decorations of thc Masonic Hall mainly is due ) , being especially applauded . Special facilities were afforded b y the various railway companies for the transit of the brethren . It is understood that the annual meeting in 1 SS 1 will ( D . V . ) bc held at Sleaford .
Consecration Of A New Masonic Temple At Canterbury.
CONSECRATION OF A NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT CANTERBURY .
The consecration of the New Masonic Temple in Canterbury was performed on Tuesday last by the Right W . Prov . G . M ., Viscount Holmesdale ( Baron Amherst ) , assisted by the Right W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Eastes . A large number of the brethren of the three lodges had
assembled on the opening of the United Lodge , and several visiting brethren from other towns were also present . An imposing procession was formed to conduct the Right VV . Prov . G . M . to thc new Temple . The elements of consecration were contained in the splendid vessels belonging to the Grand Lodge of England . These were borne by the leading officers and brethren . The lodge having been duly
constituted , the ceremony of consecration commenced . Bro . P . M . Pilchcr , President of the Building Committee , in a brief address explained to the R . W . Prov . G . M . the steps which had been taken by thc brethren of the Canterbury Lodges to provide for their Craft a suitable home , and a fitting Temple in which the beautiful ceremonies of Masonry may be duly performed . He alluded with much emotion to
the absence of one whoa few months before had taken a prominent part in laying the corner stone of the building . The brethren had met almost for the first time within those walls in a lodge of sorrow for the death of the VV . M . of the Royal Military Lodge , Bro . H . Aliskin . He also called attention to the truly Alasonic self denial of Bro . J . Green Hall , the architect , and Bro . 1 . IC . Wiltshier , the builder of
tbe new Temple . The former had designed and drawn the plans free of cost , and the latter had erected the building in the best style for much less than the cost of the materials and labour . In conclusion , he referred to the serviceswhich Lord Holmesdale had rendered to the Province , and requested him to consecrate and dedicate the building to Masonry .
Lord Holmesdale signified his pleasure to dojso , and called upon the Rev . and VV . Bro . Dr . Mangan to give the inaugural oration . Dr . Mangan alluded to the oration he had delivered at the laying of the Corner Stone , and reminded the brethren that the event for which they were assembled was of great rarity and significance . He eloquently enumerated the virtues which Masonry enforces , and re-
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moned to render an account to thc Supreme Lord of All . Let them , therefore , strive to pass thc time which might still be left them in brotherlylove , unity , and concord . It was sad to think how much wrath , anger , bitterness , and strife existed in the world around them , but let it be the constant endeavour of each one to lessen the amount as much as he could . He would now say a few words on another great principle , that of charity , relief to their
necessitous brethren , which might be said to have had its origin and to spring from brotherly love . The cultivation of a feeling of love and charity was inculcated upon them in their first entry into Masonry . Our Saviour told them " Freely ye have received , and , therefore , freely ye shall give . " It was impossible for them to be true Christians if they were hard-hearted and selfish , and had no feelings of sympathy and compassion for those who were in any
kind of afflictiop or distress . He wished to impress it very earnestly , not only on his brother Masons but on all those present , that while they had time on this earth , they should endeavour to do all they could to relieve the necessitous and soothe theirafllictions . Acting , therefore , upon this Divine principle , it had ever been the custom at these , their anniversary meetings , to ask thciir aid on behalf of the Masonic Charities and some local Charity whose interests were
connected with the place in which the meeting was held . On this occasion it was proposed to divide the amount between the fund for building a mission schoolroom in that parish and their own Masonic Charities . There was at present no room in which a Sunday school , mission service , or any other parochial gathering might be held in the parish . With regard to the Masonic Charities , he felt he need say but very few words , for the very mention of them at any
of their meetings was always sure to elicit a hearty response . They were dearly prized by every true Mason , and did much good and valuable work by giving the children of their deceased brethren such an education as they would otherwise have been unable to receive when the mainstay of the family had been taken away , or by giving relief to those brethren who , by some unfortunate occurrence , had been reduced to a bad state of circumstances .
The preacher then concluded , his appeal meeting with a hearty response . The banquet was afterwards held at the Royal Assembly Rooms , where a most recherche repast had been provided . The entrance was tastefully decorated with flags , and at one end of the room a gallery for the accommodation of ladies had been erected . This was admirably ornamented with flags and foliage , and combined with the large body
of Masons in full regalia , the whole presented a brilliant spectacle . The proceedings were enlivened by the performance of a choice selection of music . Lord Holmesdale , P . G . M ., presided , and about two hundred sat down . Amongst those present in addition to the brethren previously mentioned as taking part in the day ' s proceedings
were : Bros . W . Page , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Monckton , P . P . G . S . W . ; Hill , Tylei 1725 ; Swinfen , P . P . G . S . D . ; Baker , Piper , Ashdown , Nicholson , and Page , 403 ; G . Langridge , P . P . G . R . ; S . Sidney , Wilmot , P . P . G . R . ; Williams , P . M . Holmesdale Lodge ; Coupland , Plumstead ; Emerson , Sandwich ; May , W . M . ; Clout , Stedman , 1063 , and others .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
The annual meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult . ( St . John's Day ) , at the Masonic Hall , Newland , Lincoln , on the joint invitation of the two lodges of that city , viz ., William , No . 297 , and St . Hugh , No . 138 ( 1 . The lodge room of the hall , which had been most tastefully decorated
for the occasion , under the superintendence of Bro . VV . Mortimer , J . VV . 13 SG , presented a beautiful appearance , military and patriotic emblems being freely blended with the Masonic , as it was intended on the following evening to present a testimonial in the same hall to Bro . Major Bromhead , the hero of Rorkc ' s Drift . At 11 . 30 lodge was opened in the Three Decrees bv the
W . M . and officers of the William Lodge , 297 , and shortly after "High Twelve , " the R . W . Provincial Grand Master and his officers , with other members wearing "the purple , " were announced . The brethren having been called to order . Provincial Grand Lodge was admit : ed , and the R . W . P . G . M . at once took his seat on the tin : ie , when he was duly saluted hy
the assembled brethren . The Deputy P . G . M . was then saluted according to an _ > nt custom , and the R . W . P . G . M . at once proceeded to c a P . G . Lodge . Present : Bro . Willi : 1 Henry Smyth , J . P ., Deputy Lieut , for Lincolnshire , on ' ¦ : e throne ; VV . Bros . E . Locock , Deputy P . G . M .: C . ' ¦' . Bonner , 469 , P . G . S . W . ; VV . II . Sissons , 1447 , P . G . J ' . V . ; Rev . T . P . Holdich , 12 S 6 ,
P . G . Chaplain ; C . VI . Nesbitt , 712 , P . G . Treasurer ; H . Watson , 297 , P . G . Reg . ; F . D . Marsden , 712 , P . G . Secretary ; W . Finlay , 1232 , P . G . S . D . ; James Hodgins , 0 S 5 , P . G . J . D . ; VV . H . Roberts , 792 , P . G . D . of C . ; 11 . Vickers , 297 , P . G . Asst . D . of C .: R . Garfit , 1600 , P . G . S . B . ; T . C . Lazenby , 297 , P . G . Standard Bearer ; Bro . A . W . Lambert , 588 , P . G . O . ; VV . Bro . Robt . Thorpe , 588 , P . G . P . ; Bro . lames Eley , 272 , VV . Bros . T . VV . Wilkinson , 295 , E . Wilson , 1304 , and A . L . Peacock 13 SG
, P . G . Stewards ; and Bro . Benj . Box , 422 , P . G . Tyler . Also VV . Bros . R . J . Ward , 297 , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . Watson , 1386 , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . E . Jacobson , 588 , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . A . Thomas , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Smart , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ; VV . H . Bailes , 272 , P . P . G . J . VV . ( West Yorks ); H . Sharp , 1304 , P . P . G . J . W . ; Jos . Bellamy , 5 SS , P . P . G . T . W .. H » nn . Hit / . <_ . Kr , V V C IW . 1 « .. .- _ . * j " 1 vji imuxuii
J le \ Z . ~ .: ....-.., -, wy , . .... » v . ; . , 4- 'j , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . VV . Thimbleby , 42 G , P . P . G . J . D . IL Shepherd , 83 S , P . P . G . J . D . ; C A . Kirby , 8 38 and 712 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Jones , 1232 and 442 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ( North and Hunts ); T . J . Tomlinson , P . P . G . D . of C . j G . F . Barrell , P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; A . Richtlale , 42 G , P . P . G . S . B . ; Frank Thomas , VV . M . 272 ; S . G . Gamble , W . M . 3 C 2 ; H . J . Seels , VV . M . 426 ; R . Wildgoose
, W . M . 5 S 8 ; Thos . Cletigh , VV . M . 12 S 2 : VV . Cocking , VV . M . 12 S 6 ; VV . Challans , VV . M . S 3 S ; S . T . Iladdelsey ! W . M . 1294 ; VV . Rainforth , W . M . 13 SO ; Win . Gray , W . M . 1447 ; with several Wardens and brethren of the province ; also the following visitors : Bros . VV . II . Smith ,
54 S ; James King , 131 ; Edwin Smith , 125 S ; T . Harrison , 1802 ; and C . Redmayne , of the Keystone Lodge , 235 » New York . One hundred and sixty-six brethren having signed thc attendance book , Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form , and thc Hymn of Invocation having been sung , the
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roll of lodges was called , producing the following result Harmony , 10 ; Witham , 30 ; Doric , 10 ; Yarborough , 6 ; Shakespeare , C ; Hundred of Elloe , 9 ; St . Botolph ' s , 9 ; Lindsey , 11 ; Pelham Pillar , 5 ; Franklin , 11 ; Alexander , 6 ; Heneward , 4 ; Ancholme , 4 ; Bayons , 7 ; St . Alban ' s , 4 ; Olive Union , 10 ; St . Hugh , 26 ; St . Matthew , 7 ; Isle of Axholme , 2 ; Hamilton , G ; ( visitors ) , 5 ; making a total of 1 S 9—the discrepancy between this
number and the number of signatures being accounted for by thc fact that several brethren are members of more than one lodge . Every lodge in the province had its representative . Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from W . Bros . J . Chapman , 1294 , P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Woodward , 469 , P . G . Std . ; and Bro . J . W . Richardson , 712 , P . G . Stwd .
Fraternal greetings were also sent by VV . Bros . J . P . Bell , M . D ., Deputy " Prov . G . Master for N . and E . Yorks ; the Rev . G . W . Lowe , 272 , P . P . G . Chap . ; and W . Bro . F . R . VV . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I . G . A letter was afterwards read by the R . W . P . G . M . from W . Bro . Rev . Daniel Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chap ., announcing his regret and inability to attend P . G . L ., on account of recent family bereavement . It ' was proposed by the R . W . P . G . M . and carried
unanimously " That the minutes of the last annual Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Spalding on the 19 th June , 1 S 79 , having been printed and circulated , be taken as read . " Prov . Grand Secretary then read the minutes of an especial P . G . Lodge held at Gainsborough on the ist December , 1 S 79 , at whicli the revised edition of the P . G . bye-laws was finally adopted . Also the report of the Committee of the P . G . Lodge Fund of Benevolence and their Memorial Fund ,
showing grants made on behalf of the former during the past year to the extent of £ ef > 4 s ., leaving a sum of £ 600 invested on freehold security for the purposes of local benevolence and education , with a balance of £ 155 7 s . id . in the hands of the P . G . Treasurer . On behalf of the Oliver Memorial Fund two admissions into the R . M . LB . —viz ., Alfred Thomas Cole ( Alexandra Lodge , gS 5 ) , and Phillipson Marshall ( Pelham Pillar Lodge , 792)—had been
effected by the interest accruing from this fund , assisted by contributions of the brethren , collected by VV . Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , 1294 , and James Hodgins , 9 S 5 , Joint Prov . Grand Charity Stewards for 1879-80 , amounting to £ 308 Os ., leaving a sum of one thousand guineas invested on freehold security , and a balance of £ 17 7 s . 3 d . in the hands of the P . G . Treasurer . The finance statement of the P . G . Lodge Fund showed a balance in hand of F 2 C 1 13 s . 3 d .
VV . Bro . II . Watson , 297 , read the annual returns of thc various lodges in the province , as made up to December 31 , 1 S 79 , showing an increase of thirteen members during thc past year , the total number of subscribing members being on December 31 st S 92 . VV . Bro . W . H . Radley , S 37 , P . G . Charity Sec , who , on rising , was very warmly received , then read the report of the P . G . L . Charity Committee , showing at the present time a list of nine boys and eight
girls in the Royal Masonic Institutions , besides seven pensioners on the Aged Masons' Benevolent Fund . Letters were read from the Rev . Dr . Morris and Miss Davis , giving satisfactory accounts of their young charges , one of the boys ( W . Cole ) having succeeded in obtaining second class honours at the last Cambridge Local Examination . The worthy SECRETARY reported with pleasure the addition of two lewises as Life Governors of the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys , viz ., C . IC . Bonner , Spalding , with ten votes , and G . IC . Sissons , Barton on Humber , with two votes . Having been compelled to borrow a large number of votes to secure the election of William Black in April last , it is feared the whole strength of the province will bc required next October to discharge the liability . The names of two widows were given as probable candidates for election next year .
On the motion ofthe R . W . P . G . M . these reports were severally adopted , and the grants unanimously confirmed . VV . Bro . IC . < LOCOCK , Dep . P . G . M ., proposed , and W . Bro . C . F . BONNER , 4 ^ 9 . P . G . S . W ., seconded , "That a form of enquiry respecting candidates for initiation , who are non-residents , and also respecting joining members ( similar to lhat now in use in the Province of West Yorks ) , be adopted in this province , and that it shall he incumbent
on the VV . M . of every lodge within the province of Lincolnshire to observe the same . " Carried unanimously . Forms of enquiry , similar to those now used in West Yorks , were then ordered to be printed at the expense of P . G . L . and a few copies forwarded to the VV . Si . of each
lodge in the province . VV . Bro . VV . H . BAILES , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ( West Yorks ) , gave notice that at the next meeting of P . G . L . he would move " That the obligation to observe and use such forms of enquiry should in future he made a bye-law of the province .
VV . Bro . SISSONS , 1447 , P . G . J . W ., proposed , and VV . Bro . VV . II . RADLEY , 838 , P . G . J . W ., seconded , "That during the next and following years contributions shall be solicited from the Freemasons of this province for the pur-Fose of raising the sum of one thousand guineas as an nvestment Fund for the education- of girls in connection
with the Royal Masonic Institution . " VV . Bro . VV . H . WATSON , 297 , P . G . Reg ., cordially supported thc molion , remarking that had the same plan been adopted ten years ago the province might have received the same advantage from the Royal Masonic Institution at an actual saving of X 1 S 23 .
Divers brethren having expressed the opinion that the printed reports of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls contrasted somewhat unfavourably , as regards economy and general efficiency , with those of some other foundations , it was Proposed by VV . Bro . C . M . NESBITT , 712 , P . G . Treas ., " That after the words 'girls' he added ' as may be hereafter determined by Provincial Grand Lodge , ' and the
remainder of the resolution to be erased to the end . " W . Bro . SISSONS having accepted the amendment of the P . G . Treas ., the resolution was submitted to the assembled brethren , and carried unanimously . Before asking Bro . Sissons to speak to the second part of the proposition , the R . W . P . G . M . beirircd to sav that he
had that morning received a letter from VV . Bro . the Rev . Daniel Ace , D . D ., regretting that , on account of family bereavement , he should be unable to be present to propose the next resolution , which stood in his name , and which mi p ht have some bearing upon the present question , seeing which , he enquired if any brother present was empowered to take it up in the absence of the rev . doctor . Receiving
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no reply thereto , the R . W . P . G . M . requested Bro . Sissons to proceed , thereupon VV . Bro . SISSONS , 1447 . P . G . J . W ., proposed , and W . Bro . W . SMART , 272 , P . P . G . J . W ., seconded , "That the Fund shall consist of an Investment and Interest Fund under the same rules and regulations as the ' Oliver Memorial Fund , ' and that as a fitting token of respect to the recently-appointed R . W . Prov . Grand Master of
Lincolnshire , and as a proof of the appreciation of his earnestness and zeal from the brethren of the province , such girls as may hereafter benefit by the Fund shall be known and designated as the ' Smyth ' scholars . " VV . Bro . S . T . HADDELSEY cordially supported the proposition , which , on being put to the brethren , was carried unanimously . VV . Bro . H . WATSON 297 P . G . Reg ., proposedand W .
, , , Bro . C . F . BONNER , 4 G 9 , P . G . S . W ., seconded , "That an honorarium of X ' 20 be given to the Prov . Grand Secretary from the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund , for the satisfactory and faithful manner in which lie has fulfilled the duties of his office ; and that in consequence of increased duties the Prov . Grand Secretary shall in future be paid a yearly honorarium of £ 20 from the P . G . Lodge Fund . " Carried unanimously .
VV . Bro . H . WATSON , P . G . Reg ., proposed , and VV . Bro . J . LOUGHTON , I . P . M . 422 , seconded , "That VV . Bro . VV . H . Sissons , 1447 , P . G . J . W ., be invited to accept the office of P . G . Charity Steward for the ensuing year in connection with the 'Smyth' Scholarship Fund . " VV . Bro . VV . H . SISSONS having signified his willingness to undertake the office subject to the hearty co-operation of the brethren of his lodge ( St . Matthew ' s , 1447 ) , he was
unanimously elected . On the proposition of VV . Bro . R . J . WARD , 297 , P . P . G . S . W ., seconded bv VV . Bro . G . 11 . " SHIPLEY , 297 , P . P . G . Treas . and P . P . G . ' S . VV ., VV . Bro . C . AI . Nesbitt , 712 , was , for the fifteenth year , unanimously re-elected as Prov . G . Treasurer . W . Bros . James Fowler , 712 , P . P . G . S . W ., and William Griffin , 712 , P . P . G . D . of C , were unanimously re-elected
auditors of the Prov . G . Lodge Fund of Benevolence . The following brethren were then appointed and invested as Prov . G . Ollieers for the ensuing year : Bro . Edmund Locock , 712 ... ... Prov . D . P . G . M . „ T . M . Wilkinson , 29 G Prov . G . S . W . „ G . M . Lowe , M . D ., 13 SG Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . VV . P . Jones , 1294 Prov . G . Chap .
„* C . M . Nesbitt , 712 Prov . G . Treas . „ * Henry Watson , 297 Prov . G . Reg . „ * F . D . Marsden , 712 Prov . G . Sec . „ T . C Johnson , 1600 Prov . G . P . D . „ Alfred Taylor , 14 S 2 Prov . G . J . D . „ S . G . Gamble , 3 G 2 Prov . G . " S . of VV „ * VV . H . Roberts , 792 Prov . G . D . of C „ J . VV . Palmer , 838 Prov . G . A . D . C .
„ J . B . Swallow , 1447 Prov . G . S . B . „ P . P . Dickinson , 297 Prov . G . Std . Br „ VV . H . B . Bentley , 272 Prov . G . O . ,, John Laughton , 422 Prov . G . P . Bros . C F . Liversedge , 422 ; H . J . ~ l SecIs , jun ., 42 G ; J . R . Dudding , i 2 S 2 , ( n P c , , W . Cocking , , 280 ; VV . Rain-f Prov ' ' Stwrds forth , 13 SG ; and Wm . Gray , 1447 J Bro . Benj . Box , 422 Prov . G . Tyler .
* - Rc-appomtcd or elected . "Hearty Good Wishes" having been expressed , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the R . W . P . G . M ., attended by his newly-appointed officers , retired . The lodge was then formally closed by the VV . Master , Bro . Rainforth , and officers of the St . Hugh Lodge . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Old Corn Exchange , where a banquet was presided over by thc R . VV . P . G . M ., at which thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
duly honoured . The toast list was interspersed with some capital singing , in which all the brethren took part . The rendering of the " Masonic Auld Lang Syne , " b y Bro . VV . Mortimer , J . VV . 13 SG ( to whom the credit of the decorations of thc Masonic Hall mainly is due ) , being especially applauded . Special facilities were afforded b y the various railway companies for the transit of the brethren . It is understood that the annual meeting in 1 SS 1 will ( D . V . ) bc held at Sleaford .
Consecration Of A New Masonic Temple At Canterbury.
CONSECRATION OF A NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT CANTERBURY .
The consecration of the New Masonic Temple in Canterbury was performed on Tuesday last by the Right W . Prov . G . M ., Viscount Holmesdale ( Baron Amherst ) , assisted by the Right W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Eastes . A large number of the brethren of the three lodges had
assembled on the opening of the United Lodge , and several visiting brethren from other towns were also present . An imposing procession was formed to conduct the Right VV . Prov . G . M . to thc new Temple . The elements of consecration were contained in the splendid vessels belonging to the Grand Lodge of England . These were borne by the leading officers and brethren . The lodge having been duly
constituted , the ceremony of consecration commenced . Bro . P . M . Pilchcr , President of the Building Committee , in a brief address explained to the R . W . Prov . G . M . the steps which had been taken by thc brethren of the Canterbury Lodges to provide for their Craft a suitable home , and a fitting Temple in which the beautiful ceremonies of Masonry may be duly performed . He alluded with much emotion to
the absence of one whoa few months before had taken a prominent part in laying the corner stone of the building . The brethren had met almost for the first time within those walls in a lodge of sorrow for the death of the VV . M . of the Royal Military Lodge , Bro . H . Aliskin . He also called attention to the truly Alasonic self denial of Bro . J . Green Hall , the architect , and Bro . 1 . IC . Wiltshier , the builder of
tbe new Temple . The former had designed and drawn the plans free of cost , and the latter had erected the building in the best style for much less than the cost of the materials and labour . In conclusion , he referred to the serviceswhich Lord Holmesdale had rendered to the Province , and requested him to consecrate and dedicate the building to Masonry .
Lord Holmesdale signified his pleasure to dojso , and called upon the Rev . and VV . Bro . Dr . Mangan to give the inaugural oration . Dr . Mangan alluded to the oration he had delivered at the laying of the Corner Stone , and reminded the brethren that the event for which they were assembled was of great rarity and significance . He eloquently enumerated the virtues which Masonry enforces , and re-