Provincial Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.

W . E . Holt , P . G . Stwds ; J . B . Bridgman , 93 ; E . T . B . Wightman , 93 ; . A . G . Smith , 99 6 ; Harvey George , 100 ; J . S . B . Glasier , 107 ; G . S . Woodwark , 107 W . H . Brown , 107 ; F . A . Barrington , 107 ; Rev . H . T . Griffith , 102 ; Rev . T . Stone , 102 ; Capt . Fred . Mills and T . Cranmer , 996 ; C . Fasola , 93 ; C . S . Beck , 1500 ; C . H . Pust , 213 ; E . Skipper , iSoS ; H . G . Harwell . 52 ; S . Cole , 213 ; W . J . Pond , 213 ; H . J . Sparkes , P . P . D . G . M . ( Bengal ) , ' 996 ; * W . K . Stratford , 807 ; J . N . L . Barnard , 93 ; George Baxter , 213 ; ' W . H . Smith , 93 ;

Sir Kenneth Kemp , 52 ; John Cox , 1500 ; J . J . Rash , 1741 ; H . Newhouse , S 07 ; b " . Orams , 943 ; George Durrant , jun ., 8 5 ; Arthur Tyre !! , 1741 ; G . Harper , S *"; W . F . Stockings , 943 ; T . H . Fiddy , 807 ; W . J . Farrow , 1500 ; | . B . Pearce , 52 ; C . J . Campling , 1500 ; W . H . Stevens , 1500 ; H . P . Vincent , 99 6 ; Charles Payne , 1103 ; F . W . Frewer , 1193 ; Frederic Gregory , 1803 ; G . H . Love-veil Blake . ** i *; Austin Le Strange , 357 ; William Smith , 99 6 ; W . R . Tidman , 1500 ; R . F . Lade !! , 03 ; C . Johnson , 1195 ; A . S . Wilde , 1500 ; and others .

The brethren assembled at one o ' clock , and halt an hour later the Provincial Grand Master , preceded by his Provincial Grand Officers , entered the lodge room , and the proceedings were commenced in due form . The roll of the Provincial Grand Officers was called , and there proved to be very few absentees .

The roll of lodges was called , and the representatives answered . Bro . F . M . HOTBLACK , Prov . G . Reg ., gave an account of the work of the lodges during the past year , and of their present position . The PROV . GRAND TREASURER gave a summary of the financial state ol the province .

Bro . H . G . BARWELL presented the report of the Charities Committee . It was agreed to make the usual donation to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . After the transaction of some miscellaneous business , the Provincial Grand Master appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows :

Bro . E . T . B . Wightman , P . M . 93 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ W . P . Eversley , 52 , P . M . 10 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . E . N . G . Williams , 52 , P . M . 1724 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ W . Smith , P . M . 996 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ T . Cranmer , P . M . 996 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ G . W . G . Barnard , P . M . 034 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ H . W . Youell , P . M . 313 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ W . J . King , P . M . 107 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ ' W . F . Stockings , P . M . 94 s ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks . „ T . H . Fiddy , P . M . 807 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . H . Stevens , P . M . 1 wo ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C .

„ C . H . Rust , P . M . 213 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ A . W . F . Whitlock , P . M . 2237 ... ... >„ „ ,, ., ^ F . W . Frewer , P . M . 1193 { Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ A . S . Wilde , 1500 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ A . A . Markham , W . M . 943 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Asst . G . Sec . „ G . Durrant , jun ., P . M . 85 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ A . Tyrrell , P . M . 1741 ... ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Purst . „ E . Skinner , 1 > oo ... .,, ,.. *"**

„ A . A . Bobby , 2741 ... ... ... | „ Rev . G . Sharley , 180 S ... ... ... ,, ,. .. . , „ A . H . Beesley , 2237 f „ W . S . Warlters , 52 ... ... ... | „ W . P . Smart , 85 ... ... ... J ,, Ephraim Hollidge ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . HAMON LE STRANGE , moved a number of alterations and additions to the by-laws of the Provincial Grand Lodge , of which he had given notice at the last meeting . These were adopted unanimously , and with very little discussion . The Auditors , Bros . George Baxter and R . F . Ladell , were re-appointed . Bro . Hamon Le Strange was warmly thanked for his presentation to the Provincial Grand Lodge of a number of pictures of Masonic worthies .

The PROV . GRAND MASTER announced that he had decided that the collection to be taken at the service in the Cathedral that day should be given to the Cathedral Reparation Fund . Before closing the meeting , the PROV . GRAND MASTER expressed his extreme gratification at finding all the lodges so well represented , and at

learning they were in so prosperous a condition . The attendance that day had been considerably larger than for many years past . The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed in due form , the business having occupied a longer time than usual by reason of the number of bylaws that had to be considered .

In the evening a banquet was held at the Masonic Rooms . Lord Suffield occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Hamon Le Strange , Sir Francis Boileau , Sir Kenneth Kemp , Austen Le Strange , Rev . A , VV Callis , Rev . H . T . Griffith , Rev . T . Stone , Rev . Shirley , W . P . Eversley ,

H . G . Barwell , E . Orams , Col . Sturgeon , T . C . R . King , J . Bridgmm , Dr . Offord , J . L . N . Barnard , and others . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were given in felicitous terms by Lord SUFFIELD , and were received by the brethren with wonted enthusiasm .

Bro . Sir FRANCIS BOILEAU submitted "The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ; and thc rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said these , the highest officers of the Order , were all chosen with the greatest judgment , and , as they had so often proved , could be relied on for the efficient performance of any duties imposed upon them . In connection with the toast the name of Bro . Hamon Le Strange was mentioned .

In response , the D . P . G . M . remarked that so long as such men were at the head of Masonic affairs prosperity was assured for the Order . Proceeding to ask the brethren to drink " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master . " Bro . Le Strange expressed the profound

pleasure it afforded everyone to see Lord Suffield among them . Two years since his absence , through a serious illness , caused widespread sorrow in the district ; now all were more ( ban happy at his restoration to health , and had every cause to be thankful thev had such a splendid Prov . Grand Master at their head .

The toast having been drunk with the greatest heartiness , Lord SUFFIELD tendered his thanks for the cordial greeting given him . U was a source of pleasure to him to find the Provincial Grand Lodge in so nourishing a condition . The work done during the day had been useful and enjoyable , and he hoped similar success would attend the meeting next > 'ear at Lynn .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.

lhe remaining foasts were-- " The D . P . G . AL , Bro . Hamon I . c Strange , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the replicants for the Prov . Grand Oflicers being Bros . E . T . B . WIGHTMAN , Prov . S . G . W ., and G . W . G . BVKNAKI * , P . G . Sec . ; "The Masonic Charities , " which found respondents in Uros . I I . G . B \ RU 1 : 1 . 1 . and Captain F . MILLS ; anel the Tyler ' s toast .

Bros . Holden , Brookes , Thouless . and Brockbank , with Bro . A . S . Wilde , P . G . Org ., at ( hc piano , contributed some admirable musical items during the evening . Words of sincere commendation are due lo Bro . T . H . Fiddy , who directed the ceremonies , and to Bro . Pretty for thc excellence of his catering .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHUMBERLAND .

On Wednesday , the - ' . sth ult ., the i'rov . Grand Master of Northumberland , the Right Hon . Sir Matthew White Ridley , Bart ., M . P ., held a special I ' rov . Grand Lodge at thc Grand Assembly Rooms , Barras Bridge , Newcastle , for the purpose of laying the chief corner-stone of the Central Masonic Hall , Pilgrim-street , and the consecration of two new lodges . The

I ' rov . Grand Lodge assembled at the Grand Assembly Rooms , and the brethren afterwards proceeded to the Olympia , Northumberland-road , to form thc procession to the site of the new . building , and there was a very large assemblage of the general public to witness the brethren with the banners of the Prov . ( irand Lodge , and the local and other lodges march by way of Northumberland-street to Pilgrim-street .

Thc following lodges of the province marched in the procession : Prince of Wales , 2520 ; Carville , 2497 ; St . Osivin , 2327 ; Ridley , 2260 ; St . Cuthbert , 1902 ; Lord Warkworth , 1 S 79 ; Priory , 1 S 6 3 ; St . John , 1712 ; St . Nicholas , 1676 ; Gosforth , 1664 ; Hotspur , 1626 ; Albert Edward , 1557 ; Percy , 1427 ; Walker , 1342 ; Alnwick , 1167 ; Tyne , 991 ; Northumberland , 6 S 5 ; Blagdon , 659 ; De Ogle , 6 3 6 ; De Loraine , 541 ; St . Peter , 4 S 1 ; St . George , 431 ; Northern Counties , 406 ; St . David , 393 ; and Newcastle-upon-Tyne , 24 .

Then came the visiting brethren of the Province of Durham , including the Dep . P . G . M . ; Crnon Tristram , D . D . ; Bros . Jos . Robson Pattison , P . S . G . W . ; the Rev . K . Crookhall , P . G . Chap . ; 1 . Holt , P . S . G . D . ; J .

Shaw , P . J . G . D . ; Thos . Dunn , P . G . D . C . ; John Joel , P . A . G . S . , * W . j Brown , P . G . Purst . ; J . Barnet , P . G . Stwd . ; R . Hudson , P . G . Sec . ; t . Atkinson , P . P . A . G . D . of C ; C . F . Sutcliffe , P . P . G . T . ; F . Toogood , P . P . G . Stwd . ; J . C . Moor , P . P . G . D . ; J . Barker , P . P . G . Org . ; R . H , Dickenson , and others .

Next in the procession came the officers of the Provincial Grand I . odge of Northumberland , Bros . Sir M . W . Ridley , Bart ., P . G . M . ; Aid . R . H . Holmes , D . P . G . M . ; | . Braithwaite , P . S G . W . ; f . Dinning , P . J . G . W . ; the Rev . P . H . Moore , " P . G . Chap . ; Ralph ( arr , P . G . T . ; Hill Motum ,

P . G . Ret * - . ; F . A . Corder , B . A ., P . G . Sec . ; T . I . ewens , P . S . G . D . ; T . Alderson , P . J . G . D . ; E . W . Middlemast , P . G . S . of Wks . ; John Page , acting D . C . ; " A . F . Ball , P . A . G . D . C ; G . Hudson , P . G . S . B . ; H . Bell and R . Crawford . P . G . Std . Brs . ; T . Todd , P . G . Org . ; Joshua Curry , P . G . Tyler ; R . Spence , H . B . Turnbull , J . D . Brown , and Robert Swan , P . G . Studs .

Among other provincial brethren were Bros . J . Straker Wilson , Dr . Dixon , W . M . Lyon , C . B . Ford , Dr . W . T . Wilson , J . W . Gibson , John Strachan , T . C . Reah , ihe Rev . Canon Pennefather , the Rev . W . M , O'Brad y Jones , John Spearman , John M . Winter , T . Blenkinsop , J . T . Taylor , Ihomas Gillespie , H . F . Corder , the Rev . G . Robinson , William Cooper , J . Bolam , VV . C . Forster , Alex . Hepburn , Wm . Davidson , J . H , Bentham , and others .

The procession was headed by bands of music , and as thc provincial brethren reached the site they entered from Pilgrim-street , the members of lodges entering the p latform irom Hi gh Bridge . Special seats were reserved for the P . G . M . and his chief officers . The present Provincial Grand Officers and visitors of distinction and past Grand Officers took up a special position near the stone , together with the directors of the company . As the brethren entered the band played the National Anthem .

Order having been called by the Acting P . G . D . of C , Bro . J PAGE , the Masonic anthem " Hail Masonry" was sung by the choir . The upper stone was then raised 15 inches by two or more M . Ms ., specially appointed , under the supervision of the architect , Bro . John Johnstone .

Prayer was then offered by the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . P . H . MOORE , M . A . The Prov . C > . Master ( Chairman of the Company ) , Bro . Alderman R . H . HOLMES , D . P . G AL , on behalf of the directors , requested the Prov . Grand Alaster to la ) ' the corner-stone accordingto ancient custom , presenting him wilh a silver trowel for that purpose .

The inscription on the trowel was as follows : " Presented by the chairman and directors of ( he Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central Alasonic Hall Company , Limited , to the Right Hon . and Right Worshi p ful Bro . Sir Alatthew White Ridley , Bart ., AI . P ., Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of the Province of Northumberland , on the occasion of his laying the chief corner-stone of the Central Alasonic Hall , Pilgrim-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne , July , 25 th , 1894 . A . L . 5894- "

Bro . Alderman R . H . HOLMES , D . P . G . M ., in presenting the trowel , as chairman and on behalf of the Central Alasonic Hall Company , asked the Prov . Grand Master to lay the stone , and expressed the hope that the loundation-stone laid that day would be a stone ot a great Masonic Temple , built to the honour and glory of the Alost High and the u ** e of the brethren of thc province . He ( endured to Sir AL W . Ridley their sincere thanks that

he had acceded to their prayer , and he asked him to acctpt the trowel as a small souvenir of the occasion , and that it might alter the ceremony be handed down to the family as one of the heirlooms of Blagdon , a house they honoured , and which had given them two or three Provincial Grand Alasters . Bro . Sir Al . W . RIDLEY said he accepted the trowel with gratitude and pleasure , and ho trusted it would be a reminiscence for many years of Freemasonry , and he hoped th . it it would be an augury for the good of

Freemasonry . Bro . F . A . COKDI - , B . A ., P . G . Sec , then stated the contents of the bottle pi iced in the cavity , and read the inscription on the plate . The Prov . G . AL then handed the plans to the architect , Bro . John . Johnstone , and entrusted him with the work according to the plans and designs .