Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .

The annual meeting of the above Prov . Grand Mark Lodge was held on Friday , the 25 th ult . in the Freemasons' HaU , Fisher-street , Carlisle , under the banner of Cumberland Lodge , No . 60 . The W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , presided , in the absence of the R . VV . Prov . Grand Master , Bio . Lord Henry Bentinck , M . P . After the usual routine business the following officers were appointee ! and invested :

Bro . C . ]• Nanson , 60 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . J . O . Scott , 151 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . " VV . Hodgson , 452 ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . J . F . Hope , 452 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . J J . P . Bennet , 229 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . Rev . H . D . Rawnsley , 4 . 52 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . G . Dalrymple , 213 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . " J . B . Thwaites , 462 ... ... ... Prov . G . R . of M . J . Clifton Thompson , 2 S 2 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ' l . Bouch . 282 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D .

„ j . Iveson , 151 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . J . Gibson , 452 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of Wks „ J . Wilkinson , 452 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ' J . M . Clark , 213 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ " H . S . Wilson , 452 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . G . Brooker , 452 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ G . A . L . Skerry , 2 S 2 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Menelly , 282 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ G . Johnston , 151 ... ... ... A ;; & % & % ::: ::: :: ; p-. G . stwd , „ Isaac Parker , 421 ... ... ... J „ T . Morant Compton , 60 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

On the motion of Bro . the Rev . Canon RAWNSLEY , seconded by Bro . T . A . ARGLES , P . G . D ., the following resolution was passed , to be forwarded to her Majesty the Queen , at Balmoral : " The Mark Master Masons of the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland , duly assembled , in the Freemasons' Hall . Carlisle , send

to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen their humble congratulations on the fact that the Great Overseer of the Universe has granted to Her Majesty a greater length of days of rule than has been granted to any other English Monarch , and pray that she may be long spared to reign over her loyal subjects in peace and prosperity . —Frederick Robertson Sewell , Colonel , Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " After the Prov . Grand Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where the usual banquet was served .

A New Home For Keighley Freemasonry.

A NEW HOME FOR KEIGHLEY FREEMASONRY .

A memorial-stone was laid on Saturday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., with due ceremonial , in the lodge room of the new Masonic Hall , now in course of erection in Cooke-street , Keighley . The premises , which are to cost about ^ 2500 , give accommodation for a large lodge room and ante rooms on the top floor ; a billiard room , conversation , news , and smoke rooms , &; ., on the first floor ; a suite of three offices on the ground floor ; and here and on the basement apartments for the curator .

The brethren of the Royal Yorkshire Lodge , No . 265 , assembled at the Masonic Rooms , Hanover-street , and , after the opening of the lodge , a procession was formed to the site . On arrival , after a short service , Bro . Alderman F , Binns presented mallet and trowel to the Worshipful Master to lay the memorial-stone , Bro . GREKN reading the inscriptions to be recorded on them . Bro . ROPER then requested the Worshipful Master to lay the memorial-stone , which was raised under the direction of the Superintendent of Works .

The SECRETARY read the inscription which the stone will subsequently bear , and after the Treasurer had deposited a phial in the cavity , the Worshipful Master discharged his duties in full Masonic order , the choir , led by Bro . A . Sharp , P . M ., singing an appropriate ode . At the close of the Worshipful Master's address , the brethren sang " Hail 1 Masonry Sublime , " and after being photographed returned to the lodge rooms , where a banquet took place . Bro . J . W . Monckman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , assisted in arranging the order of proceedings .

Interesting Extract From An "Old Masonian's" Letter To The Secretary R.M.I.B.

INTERESTING EXTRACT FROM AN "OLD MASONIAN'S" LETTER TO THE SECRETARY R . M . I . B .

"St . George ' s Villas , " Green Point , Cape Town , " September and , 18 9 6 . " Dear Sir and Brother , " I may preface my letter by saying that I am an Old Masonian who lc 'Uhc School in 1879 ( Midsummer ) . My brother you may perhaps know by

name ; at least , he is Prov . Grand Secretary Essex , and has been a Steward for he Boys' School on several occasions . My interest in the School is as fresh as J \ , and I have taken an active pirt out here in promoting the Masonic Educa-¦ on Fund of South Africa , and have the honour to represent the individual

th r- s Lod £ Goede Hoop ( the oldest lodge in South Africa ) on , e General Committee . On several occasions , when visiting other lodges , I * ve been able to refer with pride and gratitude to the benefits received at the th ? ° ' ' * fr £ C l t ' y advocate Masonic education in the Masonic column of \ « pe Times , of which I have charge .

1 th " ' ' s very eE ° tistical , but , knowing the interest you take in the School , nought these facts might not be out of place . It has pleased me greatly to Wa ^ ° * ' P rosed removal of the School to less crowded quarters . When I I v . Wood Green the School was surrounded by fields , and many a lovely walk . ''^ . had in the country around . Now the builder has changed all this , it is me 1 , lnie t ' lat somet ' in R dene . I am delighted to hear of the great improvi - § , effected both in the instruction as well as the general management of the

Freemasonry In Wiesbaden.

FREEMASONRY IN WIESBADEN .

NEW HALL OF THE PLATO LODGE . With great dignity and pomp the new Masonic Temple in Friedrich Strasse has been inaugurated by the W . M . of the Plato Lodge , Bco . Kullmann , in a manner that penetrated the brethren with a high sense of feeling . At 12 o'clock noon the brethren assembled in the new hall to the number ol some 200 , from all parts

ot North and South Germany . The Prov . Grand Master of Frankfort , Darmstadt , and Bayrtuth were also present . With solemn music on the grand organ the members marched in with the three pillars enriched with gold , and the W . M consecrated them . The ceremony over , a cantata by B . Mozart was sung and played by a fine band of brethren outside the lodge .

Then followed many speeches by the foreign brethren on the subjects of Masonic art . Bros . WILHELM KUHE , P . G . O ., and L . LEHMEGER represented the English lodges and spoke of the brotherhood of all countries . The W . M . of the Hohenzollern Lodge spoke of virtue and truth in Masomy and life . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet in the magnificent hall finished the ceremony .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Victoria Tavarn , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Thomas , W . M . ; Smith , S . W . ; Ingram , J . W . j Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec . j Marriott-Mtfthews , S . D . ; Royle , J . D . j Weller , I . G . ; Bradley , P . M . ; Foyers , P . M . ; Holland , P . M . ; Wall , P . M . ; Beauchamp , Cottis , Hayward , Sellick , Tuckfield , Shott , Markland , and Rayner . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read

and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Beauchamp being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . invested his officers . Bro . Thomas gave the three addresses . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Markland and Sellick being the candidates . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . A meeting was held on Monday , the 28 th ultimo , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . J . S . Hayes , W . M . 1425 , W . M . ; B . Cox , S . W . 1425 , S . W . ; H . Campbell , W . M . 742 , J . W . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; J . Spinks , S . D . 1425 , S . D . ; E . Lewis , J . D . 1425 , J . D . ; A . Coltman , I . G . 1425 , I . G . j G . E . Harris , Stwd . ; | . Hutchins , P . M . 14251 G . D . Mogford , W . M . 2362 j T . Middleweek , P . M . ; A . Leclair , J . D . Hood , W . Smith , J . Chubb , W . H . Handover , H . Harris , and S . Maune . Bro . Ben Cox was a visitor .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the officers of the mother lodge having taken their respective offices , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Campbell being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Harris being the candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Chubb

being the candidate . ' The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cox was elected a member and acknowledged the compliment . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , and communications were read from Mrs . Peter Gowlland , thanking the brethren for their sympathy in her great trouble ; also from Bro . McLeod , Sec . of the R . M . I . B ., and from Mrs . W . G . Reynolds . " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ultimo , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . A . F . Hardyment , W . M . ; E . J . Harrison , S . W . ; J . Amand , J . W . j W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; S . Cload , S . D . ; C . Smith , J . D . ; C . Nicole , I . G . ; A . L . Langton , A Oldrey , R . P . Upton , P . M . ;

V . R . J . Longman , E . T . Mantle , W . Goring , Oliver , P . M . ; G . Yexley , G . J . Hmson , A . E . Armfelt , F . H . Johnson , C . Isler , W . F . Roberts , G . Popham , Edmunds , P . M . ; and H . B . Harding , P . M . The lodge was opened and the minutes read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Johnson being the candidate . The Traditional History was given . Bro . W . F . Roberts was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Harrison was elected W . M . far the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . An Audit Committee was elected , and tlie lodge was then closed .

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE , No . 1922 . The usual meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , on Wednesday , the 23 rd , ult . Present : Bros . R . E . Lane , W . M . j F . W . Trotter , S . W . j VV . H . Bathurst , J . VV . ; J . Andrews , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Plant , W . M . 101 , Deputy Preceptor ; Hy . Cornford , Sec ; W . E . Groom , S . D . ; Burton , J . D . ; K . W . Cartwright , J . W . Chapman , C . H . Sisman , W . C . Hurley Lambert , H . Buckeridge , C . J . S . Ware , W . Hill , T . T . Harris , M . W . Harris ,

Carpenter , and 1 . K . Cass , f . M . 1320 . The minutes of the previous weekly meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Buckeridge being the candidite . Bro . R . E . Lins vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . L . Plant , Deputy Preceptor , who rehearsed the

installation ceremony , Bro . Buckeridge being installed , who afterwards invested his officers in a very able manner . The lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . C . L . Plant for the excellent rendering of the installation ceremony , and the same to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Plant suitably replied , thanking the brethren for such hearty support , and speci illy to the esteemed Iiro . H . Cornford , Sec , who was most assiduous . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camb ; r * 2 ll , S . E ., on Friday , the 25 th ult . Present : Comps . Braik , M . E . Z . ; Cornford , H . ; Cureti n , P . Z ., J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S E . ; North , P . Z ., S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Beecroft , Meierhoff , Telling , W . H . Drinkwater , Wade , Hig s , Elgar , and J . J . White . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the previous convocation were

read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Drinkwater personating the candidate . Comp . W . H . Drinkwater , 140 , was elected a joining member . Comp . H . Cornford , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The sum of two guineas was voted from the chapter funds to be placed upon Comp . Dr . Cock ' s list as Chairman of thi Peckham Pensio . i Society in Octobjr . I ti j c ' mpter wis then closed .

BRO . SIK ARTHUR SULLIVAN , who has teen staying at Cronberg on a v ' sit to ihe Empress Frederick of Germany , is expected to return very slurtly to En'Ian 1 .