Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.

Bro . W . falantyre , 509 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . A . Witter , 1119 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ R . Kimmond , So ... ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst . „ Joshua Curry , 4 S ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . And the following lodges were asked to appoint Prov . G . Stewards : Rose of Raby , 1650 ; Fawcett , 661 ; Barnard , 1230 ; Fenwick , 1389 ; Norman , 1334 ; and Marquis of Ripon , 1379 .

The R . W . the PROV . GRAND MASTER , in his address to the Iodge , first referred to the death of the late Prov . Grand Master , and said that the province had thereby sustained a loss which it would be difficult to replace . The great esteem in which the late Bro . Fawcett was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral of brethren from all parts of the province . He next referred to the great success of the Hadrian Lodge at South

Shields , which he had the pleasure of consecrating in September , 1 S 82 , and it was pleasing to know that the young sapling had in no way interfered with the prosperity of the present St . Hilda Lodge . He next referred to the revise of the Book of Constitutions , and complimented the small committee appointed last Prov . Grand Lodge on the zealous manner in which they had performed their duties . The appeal made last year on behalf of the Royal

Collegeof Music had been cordially responded to , especially by the lodges on the banks of the Tyne , and the sum of £ 50 would be placed to the credit of the institution . He recommended every Master on assuming the chair to study carefully the Book of Constitutions , especially the clauses under the heading of "Private lodges ; " attention to this would prevent many mistakes , and enable a new W . M . to rule his Iodge with greater firmness and

satisfaction . He considered it of importance that each Iodge should carefully preserve the reports issued after each Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , as they would form a valuable reference for both young and old Masons . In 18 S 1 there were 1979 members , and notwithstanding many removals and deaths , there were , now 2011 members in the province , or nearly 72 for each of the 28 lodges ; 202 candidates had been initiated during

the year 18 S 2 . The Charities' Committee , ably piloted by Bros . Lane and Bradley , had done much useful work during the year , and in view of the increasing difficulty of placing a boy or girl in our excellent Institutions in London , the Local Educational Scheme was finding much hearty support , and he thought it was likel y to play an important part in the near future . Each Iodge , as well as each member , ought to subscribe to the scheme , only

as . od . per annum , or id . per week , being asked from each member . He was glad to find that the annual returns had all been sent in in good time . He desired that a copy of each lodge circular should be sent to the Prov . Grand Secretary at time of issue . Most lodges had done this and he hoped in future all would regularly do so . He again cautioned the brethren , especially in the seaport towns , to be very chary in admitting

candidates at seven days' notice , unless there were really good grounds for so doing . In one or two cases circulars had been issued to members of lodges by individuals , and he must remind them that such a practice was highly improper and constituted a grave Masonic offence . He hoped to have the pleasure of holding the next meeting at Durham , in the first week ol October , 1884 . He hoped the officers invested that day would endeavour to

attend at least one of the Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge during the next 12 months , and that such duty would be recognised by each W . M . during his year of office , and that Past Prov . Officers and Past Masters would do well to remember that their responsibility in this respect did not terminate with their year of office . Many important and interesting points came up for discussion at those meetings , and it was manifestly unfair to

cast such a heavy responsibility on the London brethren as had been done in the past . He desired the Prov . Officers to take an active interest in the lodges in their respective districts , and occasionally report thereon to the Prov . Grand Secretary . Owing to the non-confirmation ol the minutes at the last Grand Lodge the status of Bro . Bradley as Assistant Secretary could not yet be officiall y recognized , but he hoped after the December meeting that this

drawback would be removed , and he asked Bro . Bradley to continue his excellent services for another year . He thanked the outgoing officers for the zealous manner in which they had worked during the year , and hoped they might all be spared to meet again another year . ( Loud applause ) . The Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . R . HUDSON , read a communication

from the Province of West Yorkshire referring to the proposed rebuilding of Freemasons' Hall . He brought this before them , and especially before the W . Masters of lodges , in the hope that they would consider the question in their lodges , and be prepared to give expression to their opinion at Grand Lodge in December .

On the motion of Prov . Grand SECRETARY , seconded by P . Prov . Grand Registrar , Bro . LUCK , it was agreed that the calendar of the province be issued under the auspices and direction of Prov . Grand Lodge . Prov . Grand Lodge was afterwards closed in due form . The annual banquet was subsequently held at Mr . Clayton ' s , the

Palatine Hotel , at which the Prov . Grand Master , Lord Londonderry , presided , and was supported by Bros . Cameron , Horsley , Wood , Hudson , Davis , Watson , E . Hudson , Banister , and other Prov . Grand Officers . The various loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and received with much enthusiasm .

Bro . E . D . DAVIS in an eloquent speech proposed " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master , the Marquess of Londonderry . " It was evident that the noble Marquess was fitted pre-eminently to supply the place of him they had lost , Bro . Fawcett , and even to add additional lustre to the rank which he held . ( Loud applause . ) The toast was encircled in their hearts . ( Loud cheers . )

The PROV . GRAND MASTER in responding said that when the honour was bestowed upon him , he felt he should endeavour to follow in the footsteps of one whom they so deeply regretted , and that with the assistance of the brethren and officers of the province he should endeavour to discharge the duties which might devolve upon him . He had always looked forward to these meetings with pleasure , because it was a pleasure to meet there apart

altogether from political feelings and from religious or any other differences which might annoy them . It was a pleasure and happiness to find themselves met together in harmony and unity , and with goodwill and love towards all men . ( Applause ) . As long as he had the honour of presidingover their welfare , and Masonic welfare in general , he should ever be found humbl y endeavouring to discharge his duties to their satisfaction . ( Applause ) . He proposed the toast of "The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , " which Bro .

Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., responded to . Bro . the Rev . E . C . BIGGS , Prov . G . Chap ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . C . S . Lane , who suitably replied . Other toasts followed , and at intervals , Bros . Whitehead , Walker , and Nutton , of Durham Cathedral , rendered in their admirable and efficient manner several part songs .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Jersey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF JERSEY .

The annual Grand Lodge of the above province was held on Friday , the 19 th ult ., at the . Masonic 1 emple , Stopford-road . There was a larjje gather , ing on the occasion , all the lodges in the province being represented . W . Bro . Dr . J Le Cromer , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , presided , and the following Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers were in attendance : W . Bros . J . T . du Jardin , Prov . G . Treas ., P . P . G . S . W . ; John Baker PPGSW John DurellP . P G . S . W ; J . O'Flaherty , P . P . G . S . W . ; ft Barrow ' P £ G S . W . - \ Dr . T . J . Aubin , Prov . G . S . W . ; G . J . Renouf , P . P . G . S . W .- I . V Le Sueur President of the Board of General Purposes , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . T Purclev p p r . ' l w .

T . Le Seelleur , Prov . G . Keg . ; O . Dodge , P . P . G . Reg . ; E . L . Bennett P P G Ken- - W . H . Chapman , Prov . G . S . D . ; P . W . Binet , P . P . G . S . D . ; Dr E A liri 't ? p ' G . S . D . ; P . E . Soluer , P . P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec .-, T . j . Ainsley , Prov G X % '•T Leat P . P . G . J D ; P . Bois PPG . Supt . of Works ; j f Blanked , P . P : G ! Supt . of Works ; J . Pool , Prov . G . D . of C . ; Ph . Blampied , P . P . G . D . of C . ; C Navlor P P G . D . of C ; W . H . Bowles , Prov . G . A . D . of C ; F . Lc Feuvre P P G S B - S Gilley P P G . Org ; H M . Bartlett , Prov . G . Purst ; J . H . Elliott , P . ^ G Purst i H . N . Godfray , F . P . Cabot , John Henncquin , and 1 Baudains , Prov . G . Stewards ; J . 1 . Baal , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; and G . H . Newman , Prov . G . Steward .

The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in form at four o ' clock p . m . when the minutes of the last anniversary Grand Lod ge were read and unanimously confirmed . The report of the Committee of Benevolence for the last year was read and confirmed ; and the report of the Board of General Purposes was also read and approved . The D . Prov . G . Master appointed and invested the following provincial officers fortheensuingyear :

Bro . Dr . E . A . Briggs ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ T . Le Seelleur ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . J . W . Tapper ... p . G . Chap . „ W . H . Chapman ... ... ... ... prov . . Reg . „ G . J . Renouf ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ P . E . Sohier ... ... ... ... p . G . Sec .

„ W . T . Pugsley ... ... ... ... Prov . G-P-B . G . P . „ Richard Binet ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . " J ; , ' 1 ; , ?? , Pr ° v . G . J . D . „ W . H . Bowles ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ L . Hispiradoux ... ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ 1 hos . Baudains ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .

•» H . N . Godfray ... p . G . S . B . „ VV . Fentum ... ... ... ... p . G . Org . „ H . G . Newman p rov . G . Purst . Bros . T . B . Cabot , Thos . Stone , A . Roden , John Hen- ) „ ~ „ , nequin , F . D . Wallis , and F . Pierce ... j Prov ' G > Stwds - Bro . G . Rogers ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

Among the several notices of motion the following was carried unanimously : "That in consideration of the valuable aid rendered to this province by VV . Bro . Torkington at the election of our candidates to the Royal Masonic Institutions , a vote of thanks be presented to him from the Provincial Grand Lodge in appreciation of his services . "

Prov . Grand Lodge having been closed in form , the brethren shortly afterwards reassembled at the banquet table , which gave the utmost satisfaction to every one present , Bro . G . Rogers being , as usual , the caterer , who exercised his usual ability in these matters .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and replied to , especially the toast referring to the great Masonic Charities , which was given by the worthy DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER in a most zealous manner , stating that these noble Charities were the glory of Freemasonry . W . Bro . J . V . LE SUEUR , P . P . G . Sec , responded in his usual able

manner , remarking that the Masonic Institutions had rendered very valuable aid to this province , especially by returning to the Boys' School at the last election one of their candidates . The services of Bro . Torkington , as also of Bro . Binckes , would never be forgotten in the province . The meeting throughout was of a hearty character , and the brethren separated after having spent a happy and interesting evening .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Kent.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF KENT .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge took place at Rochester , in the council room of the Guildhall , on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 237 , being the entertainers , when a goodly muster of the Mark Master Masons of the province assembled to do honour to the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A . Prov . Grand Lodge was opened at half-past two o ' clock , the Prov . Grand Master being supported by the following Officers :

, , ?? ' J- , 9 ' ? x , r t . V ,, •_ I 52 '„ % . ? A G , M- ' " R- K- Miller » W - - 294 , Prov . G . J . W . ; H . Ward , S . W . 262 , Prov . G . M . O . ; H . M . Baker , P . M . , 52 , Prov G Sec-E . Page , S . W . 255 , Prov . G . Ins . of Wks . ; C . H . Y . Goodwin , S . W ? 44 , Prov . G . Dir ! of Cers . ; T . Holleyman , 226 , Prov . G . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; T . D . Hayes S O -26 Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Anthony , S . D . 237 , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; H . Nutt , Sec . 6 9 , Prov ! G . Org . ; and R . 1 . Rolfe , 129 , Prov . G . Tyler .

The Prov . Grand Master , Dep . Prov . Grand Master , and Grand Officers having been saluted according to their several ranks , the minutes .. ! the previous meeting were read and passed . The Prov . Grand Master in his opening address , referred to the handsome Prov . Grand Lod ge banner that stood behind the throne , and said he saw no reason wh y Provincial Grand Lodges should not have a banner as well as Grand Lorlo-c fnr uh = > i ,.,, c tt , „

, use in appointing a Standard Bearer if they had no standard ? If thev remembered , it was proposed at their last Prov . Grand Lodge meeting that they should have a banner , but he would not not allow the proposition to go to the vote , because no notice of motion to that effect was on the agenda paper , but seeing that it was the wish of the brethren generally he determined to have one ready for the next ( that ) meeting , and now he bepp-ed to

present it to them , and asked their acceptance of it . ( Applause ) He then feelingly referred to the great loss the province had sustained through the deaths of Bros I . Finch , P . M . 12 9 , Prov . G . Treas .: Rev . Dr . Mangan , D . D ., LL . D . PM . 262 , Prov . G . Chap . ; E . S . Copland , W . M . 26 7 ; and J . L . Ellerm , P . M . 129 , Prov . G . S . W . ; trusting they had gone to their reward in the Grand Lod ge Above .

lhe election of Prov . Grand Treasurer was the next business , and Bro . J . S . EASTES , P . M . 129 , and P . P . G . S . W ., proposed Bro . G . Page , P . M . 129 , and P . P . G . M . O ., and in so doing paid a high tribute to the energy and zea displayed by their lamented Bro . Finch in carrying out his duties , a zeal that he felt sure would be emulated bv Bm . Vnm >

•} rf o J' B' HARRISON » M . A ., S . O . 126 , seconded the proposition , and Bro . Page was duly and unanimously elected to the office and returned thanks . The following brethren were then invested by the M . W , G . M . as officers for the ensuing year , viz . ;—