Consecration Of The Bedford Chapter, No. 157.

with regard to the J . The H . had given proof that evening of his desire to perform his duties by taking thc ofiice of Steward upon him , and by so doing had given to the chapter the character of having a zest for Freemasonry . When the time arrived for these two companions to occupy tbe chair of '/ .., tbey would no doubt fill it more efficiently than he ( Comp . Pulman ) . Comp . POWNCEBY , acknowledging the toast , said that

he and Comp . Soper had nn inward consciousness that in their respective offices they had serious duties to perform . The companions of thc Bedford Chapter would be exceedingl y anxious to see it make great progress . He should perform the duties of the office to which be had been appointed , and which to him had been the crowning stroke of his ambition in Alasonry . He highly appreciated that position , and would do his utmost to give to it that dignity

and spirit which it deserved . Comp . SOPER , in thc first place , wished to express bis gratitude to the companions of the chapter who had been pleased to nominate him for the Third Principal's chair . It was an honour whicb he highly appreciated , and he trusted be should fill the office " to the satisfaction of the companions and himself also . Comp . Pownceby had saiel this was the highest ambition of bis life ; but he ( Comp .

Soper ) differed from him in this respect , that he hoped to attain the position which the Al . E . Z . had attained . Freemasonry was so different from everything else in the world which he was acquainted with that it took a long time to attain to any position . In the arts and sciences by great application and study men speedily attained to some proficiency ; but in Alasonry position was the work of time as well as study . Although he bad been in Alasonry eight or

nine years he had only just become the Alaster of a lodge , and he was now Third Principal of a chapter . As regarded this oilice it was the highest he had attained hitherto , but be hoped to attain to the highest honour thc chapter could possibly give . He had to express bis thanks to Comp . F . G . Baker , who was the Preceptor of a chapter of instruction which he attended , for the instruction he had given him . Comp . Baker would at all times be willing to

give tbe knowledge tbey all required at any time and in any place . Comp . PULMAN , in proposing the toast of "S . E . and S . N ., " said he could not forget the services rendered by Comp . John Soper at all times to Alasonry , and especially in the foundation of the Bedford Chapter . It was to his skill and zeal in a . great measure that they were indebted for the establishment of the chapter . No words ofhis ( Comp . Pulman ' s ) could express his high appreciation ancl that

of the other companions for the services he had rendered by taking upon him the duties of S . E . and 'Treasurer . It was to be hoped he would have plenty of work in both capacities . 'The more be bad to do the more be woultl do . Comp . Ansell , S . N ., would also act with the same zeal and ability , and with such ofiicers the chapter could not fail to succeed . Comp . J SOPER said in the formation of the chapter the companions one and all worked with a will , and they

were very muchj indebted to the brethren of the Bedford Lodge for hastening the obtaining of the warrant . Thirteen or fourteen weeks ago application was made to them for their recommendation , and the ordeal of going to Grand Chapter Committee anel Granel Chapter had been passed . While he was S . E . he should not object to be thc banker of thc chapter , and , as far as in bim lay , to further its interests . He hoped it would succeed , and he had not the

slightest doubt it would . They had every prospect before them of such a result , and if they all put their shoulders to the wheel they could not fail to make it a good chapter . Comp . ANSELL said he also should endeavour to the utmost of bis power to forward tbe interests of tbe chapter . Comp . FlNCII , P . S ., responding to the toast of " The Officers , " said never was a ship better started , or with a greater determination on the part of its projectors that it

should be a success , than the Bedford Chapter . 'They had all worked together , anil bad all the same end in view . With that tlie greatest success for the chapter was pledged . Comp . 'THOMPSON said the founders of the chapter had cordially bound themselves to work in a united spirit and determination for one object and one end , the prosperity and success of the Bedford Chapter , and nothing would be

wanting on tbe part of its officers to further ils objects . Comp . LINSCOTT endorsed every word that had fallen from his superior officers , the P . S . and the ist A . S ., that nothing should be wanting in the discharge of his duties . Although he was newly in office he felt quite at home , for he occupied the proud position of claiming a family

relationship with the Al . E . Z ., and as for bis superior Sojourners they were bis old companions of many years' standing . 1 le also expressed his conviction that the chapter muse succeed . The Janitor ' s toast was then given ancl honoured , and the proceedings of the evening , which bad been thoroughly successful , were brought to a close .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Gloucestershire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE .

The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire was held on 'Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at Stroud , in the Subscripton Rooms . R . W . Bro . Lord Sherborne , Prov . G . M ., presided , supported by VV . Bro . Newmarch , Dep . Prov . G . AI ., and amongst the brethren present , wbo numbered

about 200 , were tlie following : Bros . Russell Kerr , P . AI . 10 G 7 , S . G . W . ; A . V . Hatton , P . AI . 493 , J . G . W . ; tbe Rev . A . Williams , P . AI . 951 , Prov . G . C ; J . Brook-Smith , P . AI . S 2 and 24 G , Prov . G . Treas . ; the Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., S . W . S 2 , Prov . G . R . ; E . Trinder , P . AI . 592 , Prov . G . Sec ; F . J . Blake , P . M . . S 55 , Prov . G . S . D . ; H . J . Fiancilton , P . AI . 7 = 51 , Prov . G . fc . B . ; VV . H .

Gwinnett , P . M . 82 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Col . 11 . Basevi , P . P . G . R ., Dep . Dis . G . AI . Punjaub , Charity Secretary : Ll . White , P . AI . 8 = j 5 , 100 s , P . P . J . G . W . ; R . W . White , P . M . S 59 , P . P . J . G . W . ; II . Godfrey , P . AI . SJ , P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . T . Partridge , P . P . J . G . W . ; II . Jell ' s , P . M . 49 -,, W . AL , P . P . S . G . W . ; C Harford Lloyd . Mus . Bar ., Prov . G . Organist . ; T . Tavnton , P . AlAVy ) , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . W . ' Bruton , P . M . S 39 . P . P . G . S . D . ; ' W . H . Stocker ,

P . M . 40 ,. P . P . G . J . W . ; W . W . inmin , P . AI . 702 , P . P . G . J . D . ; VV . ll . ' C . Fisher , P . AI . 702 , P . P . G . S . W . ; I " . G . Roberts , i , x ^ , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Tomes , P . M . r , > , ; , P . P . G . D . C ; G . K . Powell , P . AI . 1 V 3 , P . P . G . P . ; VV . Anslow Sole , P . M ., W . AL 82 ; II . Tuvry , P . AI . S'P ; | . Bubb , P . AI . S <; J . L . Jlullcr , W . AL 246 ; K . | . Gregory , W . AL 900 ; Moss , VV . AI . 493 ; G . W . Haines , S . W . 493 ; E . Lawrence , S . VV . 246 ; Rev . II . Kynaston , 82 ;

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Gloucestershire.

Rev . T . Aliddlcmorc-Whithard , S 2 ; H . d'Antier de la Rochcbriant , 82 ; Rev . J . H . C . Baxter , 82 ; Vassar Smith , J . W . S 39 ; VV . K . Felton , J . W . 246 ; S . H . Brookes , 24 G ; VV . C . Hearne , 1067 ; Carleton , 10 ( 17 ; and others . VV . Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Masonic Institution for Boys was also present . Prov . Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Brook Smith , as Treasurer , and Bro . Basevi , as

Charity Secretary , were able to present most satisfactory reports , the latter showing in its report of the _ Masonic Charities , Gloucestershire had now , in proportion to its numerical strength , taken the second place among thc provinces of the kingdom . A hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Basevi for his services in the cause of tiie Charities was carried by acclamation . A communication from the R . W . G . M . of Warwickshire

with reference to tbe proposed formation of a Alasonic Pupils' Assistance Fund , and an accompanying resolution of the Warwickshire Lodge , deprecated such an addition to the Charities of the Craft , as calculated to injure those existing , were discussed at some length ; but after a short address from Bro . Binckes on the subject , it was agreed to postpone a decision until further information was obtained . 'The reports of tbe lodges were satisfactory , and these

having been read , thc re-election of Bro . Brook-Smith , as Treasurer , was proposed and seconded , in complimentary terms , by Bros . GWINNETT and TAYNTON , and carried by acclamation . The Prov . Grand Tyler , Bro . Wiggins , in consequence of great age and growing infirmities , resigned thc office whicb he had served since Prov . Grand Lodge was established , and was presented with a handsome gratuity and a

generous expression of the Prov . Grand Lodge s application of bis faithful service . Bro . Phillips was elected in his stead . The S . G . W . next proposed that a subscription of thirty guineas be given out of the Prov . Grand Lodge funds towards . 1 testimonial , already largely subscribed to by the brethren , to Bro . Trinder , who bad served the office of Prov . Grand Sec . since the formation of the Prov . Grand Lodge ,

in 1 S 5 G . This was seconded by the J . G . W ., warmly endorsed by the R . W . G . AI ., and carried by hearty acclamation ; and the kindly words in which the proposal was made were feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Trinder . A resolution , approving of Bro . Jeff ' s work in the promotion of a memorial to Robert Raikes , was also passed , and then , the roll of lodges having been called over , the R . W . G . AI . invested bis ofiicers as fellows :

Bro . T . 'Taynton Prov . S . G . W . „ Warman Prov . J . G . W . ,, Brook-Smith ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Rev , H . Kynaston ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . ,, J . Rennie Bowell Prov . G . Reg . „ ' J . Bubb ... Prov . S . G . D . „ J . L . Butler Prov . J . G . D . „ C . Harford Lloyd Prov . G . Org . Gee ProvGSof VV

.. . .. „ Trimmer and Bro . Grossman ... Prov . G . D . C . ' s . „ Cadle Prov . G . P . Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren sat down to banquet , the M . W . G . M ., Lord Sherborne , presiding .

Provincial Grand Chapter N. And E. Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .

'The annual communication and Provincial Grand Chapter of Koyal Arch Freemasons of this province was held on 'Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Alasonic I lall , Dtincombeplace , York , on the invitation of the Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) , when there was a large assembly of the companions of the Order . The M . H . Comp . J . P . Bell ,

the Grand Superintendent of the Province , presided ; Comp . Scbeiling , P . Z . Minerva Chapter , acting as Al . E . lL , and Comp . Teidd , P . Z . ofthe Zetland Chapter , M . H . J . 'The following companions were also present : Comps . the Hon . VV . T . ' Orile-Powlett , Z . 23 G , D . C ; Sir James Aleck , P . Z . and P . H . 23 G ; R . Watson , 543 , P . Z . ; AI . C . Peck ,

P . Z . 250 , P . G . Scribe H . ; J . March , 2 \ G , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . W . Hollon , P . Z . 23 G , Prov G . Treas . ; T . B . Whyte head , Z . 1 G 11 , P . P . G . Reg . ; G . Balmford , 23 6 , IL ; T . Clough , GGo , P . P . G . D . C ; R . Boggett , 57 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Tesseyman , 57 . P . G . S . B . ; R . Huntley , 250 , IL ; T . Sissons , 1010 , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . II . Peacock , 200 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Stevenson , 312 , P . P . G . H . ; J . Thompson , 250 , Prov . G . S . ; ) . S . Cumberland , 1 G 11 , H . ' , P . G . S . B . ; 11 . O

Piercy , 734 , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . ; O . G . Bond , GGo , / .. ; C . IL Priestley , GGo , P . P . G . P . S . ; VV . H . Rose , GGo , P . P . G . H . ; A . W . Walker , G 90 , P . S . ; J . . Murray Denison , 124 S , P . P . G . S . N . ; George Hardy , 2 o , " P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; J . T . Ernes , 250 , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Farmer , G 02 , P . Z ., ' P . P . G . H . ; R . Davison , G 02 , P . P . G . H . ; C . T . Ganderton , 57 , P . G . A . S . ; Thomas S . Camidge , 23 G , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Cowper , GoG , Prov . G . Steward ; \ V . 11 . Alarwood , G 02 , Prov . G .

Steward ; H . Preston , 57 , P . P . G . A . S . ; Thompson , '/ .., Wilson J ., Storry , P . P . G . O ., Oates , Ansell , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg ., Needier , P . Z ., Kemp , P . Z ., Wing , Pexton , A . S ., Lowe , anel Beevers , S . N ., Humber Chapter ; Vigne , . Minerva ; Middleton , P . J . 23 G , Old Globe ; Hodgson , Hollins , E ., Garbi . it , Rooke , D . C , Buckle , P . S ., Palliser , Houlden , Borstow , Hanson , A . S . Ayres , Simpson , Rymer , Waistell , Kirby , and Wilkinson , York ; J . Hanly , Chapter

22 G ( LC . ); Brown , Philanthropic ; Ayre , Britannia ; IC . J . dc Salis , Royal Victoria ( Bermuda ); Cooper , Alarwood ; Rev . XV . C Lukis , J ., and Paley , P . Z ., Marquis eif Ripon ; Severs , Watson , Z ., Jarratt , Brigham , J ., King , and Edward , Londesborough ; Staniland , P . Z ., Colder , A . S ' ., Nicholls , So E ., and Wauilby , New Malton ; Watson , P . '/ .., and Coulson , E ., Dundas ; Kay , H ., Simpson , 'Treasurer , Turner , A . S ., Husband , Humphries , and Rev . J . Blake , Hboraeum ; and Forden and Lambert , Kingston .

'The companions having taken llieir appointed seats , the members of the Provincial Grand Chapter entered , and the proceedings were opened by tbe reading anel confirming of the minutes of the preceding Grand Chapter , held at I lull ill 1 S 79 . The balance-sheet , which was considered very satisfactory , was then read by the Provincial Grand

'Treasurer , Comp . R . VV . Hollon , and was unanimously adopted . Oilier business , mainly of a routine character , followed , anel the Grand Superintendent then read an interesting paper on the subject of "Royal Arch Freemasonry . " It was then anin / imceil that the next Piovincial Grand Chapter would be held at the Denison Chapter , Scarborough , in 1 SS 1 , on the invitation of lhat chapter . The Grand Supei-

Provincial Grand Chapter N. And E. Yorkshire.

mtendent then took the opportunity of thanking thc Zetland Chapter forthe very complete arrangements they had made , which were highly appreciated by tlic companions present . He next announced the following as the Provincial Grand Officers for thc ensuing year , viz .: —Comps . the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlctt , Af . K . H . _ _ H . O . Piercy , AI . E . J . ; AL C . Peck , Scribe E . ; Alartin Kemp , Scribe N . ; A . Buckle , P . S . ; C . G . Bond , A . Soj . ; VV . H .

Cowper , A . Soj . ; R . VV . Hollon , 'Treasurer ; T . C . Davison , Registrar ; R . Huntley , S . li . ; J . Coulson , Standard Bearer ; T . Marshall , D . C ; J . Hagyard , Organist ; J . Ward , Janitor ; and I ) . Lambert , Tyler . 'The proceedings then terminated , and thc companions adjourned to Marker's Hotel , where an excellent collation was served by Bro . Matthews . 'The Ex . Grand Superintendent of tbe North and East Ridings presided , and in

proposing the toast of "H . R . H . tbe Prince of Wales , Alost Excellent Grand Principal of England , " referred to thc fact that he was that day laying the foundation of a cathedral at Truro , in the presence of a large assembly of Freemasons , and he hoped that it was thc inauguration of a new era in Alasonry in the acknowledgment that it was the privilege of Grand Masters to lay the foundation stories of such edifices as that to which he had referred . Truro Cathedral , he said , misrht be expected to vie architecturally

with tbeir Cathedral at York . It was much after the same style—the twelfth or thirteenth century—and the money which had been collected for tbe construction simply of the shell was something like , ( . 90 , 000 . A number of other toasts were drunk , and the evening was spent in harmony . We may mention that in consequence of many of the signatures of the companions being so carelessly written as to be quite undecipherable , names of many who were present do not appear .

Opening Of The Masonic Window At Cheltenham.

OPENING OF THE MASONIC WINDOW AT CHELTENHAM .

The stained-glass window subscribed for by Hie Freemasons of Cheltenham fur erection in the old parish church of that town was formall y handed over to the rector on Wednesday week , at a special service attended b y the brethren in Craft clothing . The mother church of St . Alary ,

Cheltenham , is the only ancient building in the town , dating back as it does to the eleventh century , and it having been recently restoretl throughout , the local members of tbe Craft determined to place their mark on a work in which they had taken much interest . The window they havc thus put in is at the east-end of tbe chancel , and is of a large size , rich in its tracery , and affording opportunity for

considerable variety in treatment , of which Alessrs . Lavers , Barraud , and Westlake , tbe artists entrusted with the work , have availed themselves . 'The subject of the window is designed to illustrate the foundation , temporary destruction as the habitation of His soul , and final resurrection and ascension of " the temple of His body . " In tbe five main lights of the window are consequently depicted the

Nativity , the Bearing of the Cross , thc Crucifixion , the Resurrection and the Ascension . Below these subjects arcthc figures of King Solomon , the builder of tbe first temple ; Ezra and Nehemiah , who record thc building of thc second , Hiram , King of 'T yre , ancl Hiram Abiff . Above the principal lights are various emblems and figures connected with our Lord's body and life , and crowning the whole the emblem

of the 'Trinity . The window is undoubtedly . 1 success as a work of art , carried out in a subdued tone pleasing to sight and taste . Apart from the traditional association of the Old 'Testament worthies we have mentioned wilh Masonry , the window contains various Craft and Royal Arch symbols , and the origin of the window is recorded in the following inscription : " To

the glory of God this window was erected by the freemasons of Cheltenham , A . n . 1 SS 0 . —W . Anslow Sole , W . AL No . S 2 ; J . Walker , W . AL No . 24 G ; W . E . Porcher , Al . E . Z . No . S 2 . " 'The special service was choral , Bro . J . A . Matthew . * conducting the choir . 'The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . II . Kynaston , Prov . G . Chap , of Gloucestershire

Principal of Cheltenham College ; the prayers were read by Bro . tlie Rev . J . Seaver , P . AI ., senior curate of St . Mary ' s ; and tbe lessons were read by the V . W . Bro . tbe Rev . C . j . Martyn , P . G . C . of England . Among others present were Bros . Binckes , P . M . ' , P . G . S .: Gwinnett , P . AI ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Brook-Smith , Prov . G . 'Treas . ; Godfrey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Lavers , P . M . ; W . Anslow Sole , P . AI .,

W . AL 82 ; J . L . Butler , W . M . 24 G ; Kite , Col . Baseir , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., P . D . D . G . A 1 . Punjaub ; tbe Rev . 11 . IC . Bayly , P . AI . ; the Rev . C . AL Moore , D'Autierdela Rochcbriant , Middleton , J . Bubb , P . M . 82 , Prov . G . S . D . ; and others . At the close of the service , thc window committee ( Bros . Gwinnett , Brook-Smith , Sole , Godfrey , J , Bubb , Bryant , and G . Norman ) , with Bros , thc Rev . C . J . Martyn , the

Rev . H . Kynaston , and Kite , walked to the Communion rails , and there , in thc name of the Committee and subscribers , Bro . Gwinnett , as the oldest G . W . ofthe province , formally presented the window to Bro . the Rev . J . Seaver , as representing tbe rector of ' . be parish ( Canon Bell ) . He did so in a brief address , and the gift was as briefly acknowledged . 'The curate in charge ( Bro . Seaver ) , and both churchwardens ( Bros . Sole and Kite ) of St . Mary ' s , are Alasons .

Jesuits And Freemasons.

JESUITS AND FREEMASONS .

'The animosity which tbe Jesuits express on all occasions against the Freemasons cannot be of very long standing , and we are not certain that it dates further back than the reign of Pius tbe Ninth . At the end of the last century , shortly before the outbreak of the French Revolution , the two " secret societies , " now so adverse , were supposed to

be on particularly good terms , and they were popularly credited with plotting together all over Protestant Europe for the restoration of the Roman Catholic religion . Bishop llurd , in one of his letters to Bishop Butler , has referred to this widespread opinion , though he himself put no faith in it . 'The Rosicrucians , who were then thc . subject of so much

mystery and curiosity , were doubtless confounded with the Freemasons . 'The Madrid correspondent of the Deiitseher Merknr describes a movement in the precisel y opposite direction which is now being prosecuted in Spain . He sends extracts from the circular of a new " Confraternity of the Holy 'Trinity" which has been founded by the Spanish Jesuits for the express purpose of opposing the