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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
behalf of the officers who had been appointed tbat day ; they were all very well known to him , as he had occasion from time to time to meet them in their various lodges , where he had seen them conducting their ceremonies in the most able manner . The Provincial Grand Master bad been pleased to speak of him in very favourable terms , but he was afraid he had overdrawn his merits . ( No , no . ) lt was true he had done his utmost to carry out , as he
thought , the wishes of the Provincial Grand Master , and he had gone about visiting the lodges , malting * himself acquainted with the brethren , but he had always been so ver 3 ' kindly received as to induce him to desire to visit them again . As long as . they honoured him with their confidence , and he was blessed with good health , he hoped to fill his office with satisfaction to every one . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER next proposed "The
Visitors , " and said this province was second to none in dispensing the duties of hospitality , and in giving visitors such a cordial reception that they were sure to see them again . Alany of those then present were no doubt in a technical sense visitors , for although thoy resided in this province , they were not members of the Provincial Grand Lodge . It was their duty , however , to persuade them to become members . They were honoured by a visit from
many distinguished brethren . To the Grand Secretary he had already alluded , and he , therefore , did not require to say more respecting his merits . Bro . Raynham VV . Stewart was another of the visitors , and Bro . Ramsay had honoured them by coming as his guest , and Bro . Clark , and several others of very distinguished rank in the Craft , Bro . Paull , a Provincial Grand Officer of another province , was also with them ; and he trusted they would all receive such a hearty welcome that they would come on future occasions .
He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Raynham VV . Stewart . The toast was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . RAYNHAM VV . STEWART , who was received with great applause , returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other visitors , and expressed a hope that this would not be the last time they would have the pleasure and gratification of partaking of the hospitality of the Hertfordshire brethren .
The PROVINCIAL GRAND TREASURER next proposed " The Masonic Institutions , " and expressed a hope that their endeavours to support these Charities would be largely increased . At the same time , he said he felt proud in a small province like Hertfordshire to appear as their representative , for during the last four years it had three times headed the list with its contributions . That was a proud position for them to hold . They had two
representatives of these Institutions present—Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , to whom , as they were so wellknown to them all , he need not further allude . 1 he toast was received with loud applause . Bro . BINCKES , in returning thanks for the "toast , expressed his gratification at havinghis name coupled with it . He often saw an analysis of the amounts sent up from
various provinces on behalf of their Institutions , and "little Herts . " compared most favourably with them all . The county had been called "little Herts ., " but it was very gratifying to find that the Masons in the province were men who were possessed of very large hearts . But , after all , what wonder was it that they did so much ? lt was noted for its spirited , able , and distinguished Grand Master , who was beloved by everyone who was under his rule , and
of whom not one word could be used whicli would be too eulogistic . He was , he mi g ht be allowed to say , one of the most able and accomplished Masons to be found anywhere ; and others gained their experience in metropolitan districts and brought it to bear on Hertfordshire . One of their officers was the able representative of one ol their Institutions , and with all these various advantages , which were increased by their propinquity to the metropolis , there was
their great agricultural wealth . They had many distinguished individuals in the province , and what wonder was it , he again asked , that they earned from the editors of theirorgansacertainamountof congratulation for what they did ? He said the province ought to do its duty under all these favourable circumstances , and from his own point of view he was happy in being able to say that he believed it did . But how could it do otherwise ? The name of the Past
Grand Sword Bearer of England was well known in connection with their own Institutions , but he had also a worldwide reputation for the great interest he took in all charitable work , and he thanked God for it . He also thanked Bro . Dr . Wilson lies , and Bros . T . S . Carter , Edgar Bowyer , and others for what they had done in this respect . He looked back with gratitude on their past history , and confidently relied on what they would do in the future . He
had always received a hearty welcome from this province , and he hoped his conduct in the past had been such as to justify him in looking forward to a renewal of their kindness at no distant date . Bro . TERRY , who was loudly called upon , said that after the very complimentary and exhaustive speech of Bro . Binckes nothing remained for him to do but to thank them , which he did very heartily , for all they had done for their Institutions during the last eight years . Let them consider
what they were before that time . They had no voting power , or very little , but now they had 2000 votes in connection with the three Alasonic Institutions . The day would come , and must come , when the Provincial Grand Master would preside at the annual meeting of one of these Institutions ; and when that day came , it would be found that Hertfordshire , "little Herts , " had maintained its reputation by coming forward at the head of the list .
The PROV . G . M . said the next toast referred to the foundation of their success . It was " The VVorshipful Masters of the Lodges of the Province . " lt must be selfevident to every one that it was owing tothe exertions of the Masters that the lodges were kept in a state of efficiency , and that in this way the province was kept in the same position . These were the kind of men who held , and he trusted always would hold , high office in this province . For the second time in the course of his rule , he
had been entertained by the Hertford Lodge , and this lodge , like all the others in thc province , had done its duty well , and as long as this was the case , they need have no fear of their efficiency being maintained . Hc bad had much pleasure in appointing the VVorshipful Master of the Hertford Lodge to the highest office in his power , and he "egged to couple the toast with his name . The toast was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . J . E . CUSSANS , Hertford Lodge , said hc ought to
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have known , but he did not know , that he was to be called on to respond to this toast , or he should have prepared a very nice speech , but had he had weeks of preparation , he could only have said , " I thank you for myself , and for the other members of the Hertford Lodge ; they all most heartily thank you , not only for the position to whicli you have more directly raised me , but for the courtesy and ability you always have shown at the head of this province . " A
great deal had been said , and said with truth , that this province had sent a great deal more money than some others ; and if he were asked to account for that fact , he could say it was because they had such a good Provincial Grand Master and Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , and such good Provincial Lodge Officers to rule over them and keep the subsidiary lodges up to the mark . They had a good man at the helm , and another good man at the sheet , and it thus happened that they went on famously . He thanked them
on behalf of the Alasters of the various lodges in the province , and for himself personally he thanked the Provincial Grand Master for conferring upon him the highest honour it was in his power to bestow . 'The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and shortly afterwards the company separated . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . T . Carter , 1 S 3 , assisted by Bros . H . VV . Schartan , 1549 , and E . J . Bell , 1319 . Bro . Malcolm Heywood , 403 , P . P . G . O ., presided at the pianoforte .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF MIDDLESEX AND SURREY .
The annual meeting of this important province was held at the Clarence Hotel , Teddington , under the banner of the Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1 S 1 . There were present the following officers of the latter lodge : Bros . Sanders , W . M . ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D ., I . P . M ., who presided ;
T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S ., P . G . Swd . Br ., S . VV . ; E . Hopwood , P . G . S . of VV ., P . AL ; W . Hammond , P . G . S ., Sec . ; Briggs , S . D . Among the members of Prov . Grand Lodge we noticed Bros . Davison , R . W . P . G . M . ; Rev . C . de Crespigny , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . T . Ravenshaw , P . G . Chap . ; C . Hammerton , P . G . Treas . ; Klenck , P . G . Sec ; T . VV . Adams , S . D . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . l . G . ;
Florence , Inglis , Willis , and Kippling , Stewards ; D . AL Dewar , P . P . G . O . ; James Stevens . P . P . G . O . ; Ridge , P . P . G . D . ; C Dibdin , P . P . G . D . ; Lambert , R . Glutton , Dr . Brodie , and others . Among the visitors were Bro . Stevens , W . AI . 1 ; Blackman , VV . M . 251 ; McKay , P . AI . 234 ; E . Mitchell , S . VV . I 3 'j ; J . Profitt , J . W . 3 ; F . Driver , J . O . 171 ; Faija ,
I . G . 144 ; Whittaker , 139 ; Goodenough , 223 ; Brashicr , 223 ; Johnston , 234 ; Holloway , 251 ; Redfearn , 251 ; Dunckley , and others . The Francis Burdett Lodge havingbeen closed , Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened by the R . VV . D . G . AL , who was supported by Bros . Rev . T . Ravenshaw , as D . P . G . M . ; T . C . Walls , as S . VV . ; D . AI . Dewar , as J . W . ; Rev . C .
de Crespigny , Chap . ; E . Hopwood , as M . O . ; T . Adams , as S . O . ; H . J . Lardner , as J . O . ; and J . Stevens , as D . C , who discharged his duties admirably . At the commencement of the proceedings the R . W . D . G . AL announnced that at the last moment the P . G . AI ., Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , was prevented from attending the meetir . gr , a circumstance greatly to be regretted . The
roll of Provincial Grand Officers having been called , the minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge were read and confirmed . The report of the General Purposes Committee having been read , the roll of lodges was called , and it is pleasing to be able to record that with one or two exceptions all the lodges in the province were represented . The SECRETARY then reported that two lodges had been
added to the province , which now numbered twenty-three , and that forty members had been registered since the last meeting . ( Hear , hear . ) The term of office of the R . W . P . G . M . having expired , Bro . the Rev . T . Ravenshaw proposed , and Bro . Lambert seconded , that Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett be again nominated to preside over the
Province of Aliddlesex and Surrey . 'This proposition having been carried by acclamation , Bro . C Hammerton was unanimously re-elected Treasurer and invested . Bro . DAVISON then announced that the P . G . AI . had again appointed him as his Deputy ( applause ) , and had authorised him to invest the following officers for the year
ensuing : — Bro . R . Glutton Prov . G . S . W . „ Dr . Brodie ... Prov . G . J . W . ,, Rev . C . de Crespigny and J Alaud Prov . G . Chaps . „ Florence Prov . G . R . of AI „ Inglis Prov . G . AI . O . „ J . Hammond Prov . G . S . O .
„ R . Lewis Prov . G . J . O . „ E . Mitchell Prov . G . S . D . „ VV . G . Brighten Prov . G . Sec . „ AlcKay Prov . G . J . D . „ F . Driver Prov . G . S . of VV „ T . C . Walls Prov . G . D . of C „ Faija Prov . G . A . D . C . .. G . Blarkman ... ... . Prov . C Kwrl . Rr G . Blackman Prov . G . Swd . Br
,, Kippling Prov . G . Std . Br , „ Dunkley Prov . G . Org . „ Ousey Prov . G . I . G . ,, J . VV . Sanders , VV . C . Brashier , *) „ r- c , J „ and C . Goodenough ; j Prov . G . Stwds . ,, Gilbert Prov . G . Tyler . 'The PROV . G . TREASURER having submitted his report
, suggested that as the funds were in a very prosperous state , a banner and sword should be provided for the Prov . Grand Lodge . After discussion , it was unanimously resolved that 3 banner and sword for the use of the Prov . Grand Lodge should be purchased at a cost not exceeding fifteen guineas , and that the details should be left to the Committee to carry out .
The election of four members to serve on the Committee then took place , when the following were unanimously appointed : Bros . Klenck , Lardner , Lambert , and Walls . Previously to the Prov . Grand Lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Klenck for his services
as Secretary , and he was recommended for Grand Lodge honours . After an interval , the majority ol the brethren partook of a well-served banquet . In consequence of a number of brethren desiring to leave early , the toasts were curtailed , and but formally given .
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Bro . D . DEWAR responded upon behalf cf "The Grand Officers " in a neat and pertinent speech . In proposing the toast of " The Prov . Grand Master , " Bro . DAVISON expressed regret that their genial chief was absent , but , notwithstanding that , his health would be drunk with enthusiasm , and all present would join with him in hoping that the province under the able rule of Bro . Sir Francis Burdett would continue to flourish . ( Hear , hear . )
"lhe Health of the Deputy Grand Alaster" was then cordially proposed by Bro . the Rev . T . RAVENSHAW . Bro . DAVISON , in reply , said he was very grateful for the kindness that had been bestowed upon him by all the members of the province since he had had the distinguished honour of representing them as their deputy . "The Visitors" followed , and was coupled with the nome of Bro . thc Rev . T . RAVENSHAW , who responded .
The toast of " The Officers" was acknowledged by Bro . GLUTTON , S . W ., in a few happy sentences . "lhe Health of Bro . Klenck" was warmly given from the chair , and most heartily received . The recipient of this special honour said tint it was very gratifying to have earned the thanks of the brethren of thc province . The duties of Secretary in so large and influential a province were by no means light , but he had
endeavoured to carry them out to the best of his ability ,, and he should to the end of his life look back with pleasure to the time when he held the onerous position of Secretary of the Province of Aliddlesex and Surrey . The proceedings then terminated . It is only just to add that the brethren were highly entertained by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Dunkley ( Graham ) , Dibdin , and J . Stevens .
The Deputy Grand Master On Church Work.
THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER ON CHURCH WORK .
Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . P . G . M ., P ' . G , Alaster of West Lancashire , on Wednesday afternoon , the 19 th ult , laid the foundation stone of a chancel which is to be addded to the old and historically-interesting church of Upholland , of which the Rev . F . D . Cromer is the incum
bent , and which the congregation seek to restore to its former completeness . The chancel will measure 32 feet by 22 feet , and its external appearance will be in keeping with the general architectural character of the rest of the building . Underneath it there will be the vestry and heating apparatus . 'The work , which is from the design of Mr . B . Chamncys , architect , London , will cost upwards of
£ 2000 , and of that sum £ 1005 has already been subscribed . The VICAR stepped forward and presented Bro . the Earl of Lathom with a handsome silver trowel , which had been subscribed for by the members of the committee who had charge of the restoration . In making the presentation , he said that the noble lord had not taken a merely ornamental part in the work as chairman of the committee , but had
displayed great interest in the undertaking , as was proved by his coming from London to lay the foundation-stone . ( Applause . ) Mr . WINNARD , the contractor , presented Lord Lathom with an oak mallet , the wood of which , he said had been taken from a tree planted about the sixteenth century . Bro . the Earl of LATHOM , who was loudly cheered , then laid the stone , and afterwards proceeded to say that it had
given him great pleasure in being present . He had assisted at the laying of the foundation-stone in many churches , and had laid many , but none had given him greater pleasure than the laying of this stone . The vicar had- said he had taken an active part in the restoration of the church , and he ( Lord Lathom ) only wished he had been able to take a more useful one . Their forefathers had built the church ,
and their footsteps had trod its aisles , and he hoped the-Committee ' s efforts would be successful in restoring to the .-church that perfection which it ought to have had alt along . They had overcome a great many of the difficulties which had arisen , and he hoped the good work would be accomplished without any further delay . ( Applause . ) A vote of thanks was given to the subscribers on the
motion of Mr . AIORRIS , seconded by Mr . PRESCOTT , and supported by Air . C . Aspinall and the Rev . Canon Fer ^ - ' ie . Air . AIACKINSON proposed , and Dr . MARSH ( Liverpool ) seconded , a hearty vote of thanks to Lord I ^ athoro for laying the stone . The vote was most cordially given . The Earl of LATHOM , in replying , said that Lad v Lathom
had asked him to express her sympathy with tive Committee in their work , and to apologise for her abs-ence , which was necessitated by the illness of one of their sons . Since he had arrived at Wigan he had received a tele gram informing him that his boy was not so ill as he had at tirst believed . ( Applause . ) A hymn was then sung and a collection was made on
behalf of the restoration fund , the result of which was that a considerable amount was realised . The BISHOP 01 * MANCHESTER had been struck with thc very careful and workmanlike way in wt . ich Lord Lathom laid the stone , and one would almost im agine his lordshi p
had served his apprenticeship ; but he . fancied he was a free and accepted Alason , and perhaps that accounted for it . ( Laughter , and "Hear , Hear . " ) Ke ( the Bishop ) thoroughly threw himself into the interest of the work in which they were engaged . The outdoor proceedings then terminated .
Bro . the Lord Mayor acted with a wise discretion when the case of Air . Fred . A . Hyndman , barrister , v . Air . Charles Williams , editor , of the Evening News was brought before him on Wednesday . The gist of Mr ' Hyndman ' s complaint was that he had given Air . Williams a month ' s notice to vacate his appointment as editor . When the month had expired Air . Hyndman , on entering thc editorial office , found Air . Williams engaged , and having told him he still adhered to the arrangement , requested him
to leave the premises . Air . Williams declined to take orders from the complainant , and in the result ( the police having been sent for in the interim ) the assault which formed the subject of the summons was committed . Mr . Hyndman having admitted that the other directors of the Constitutional Press Corporation ( Limited ) , who are the proprietors of the Evening News , had cancelled the dismissal , the Lord Alayor suggested an amicable settlement , and to that end adjourned the further h : ari * ig of the case : till Friday next , at 2 p . m .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
behalf of the officers who had been appointed tbat day ; they were all very well known to him , as he had occasion from time to time to meet them in their various lodges , where he had seen them conducting their ceremonies in the most able manner . The Provincial Grand Master bad been pleased to speak of him in very favourable terms , but he was afraid he had overdrawn his merits . ( No , no . ) lt was true he had done his utmost to carry out , as he
thought , the wishes of the Provincial Grand Master , and he had gone about visiting the lodges , malting * himself acquainted with the brethren , but he had always been so ver 3 ' kindly received as to induce him to desire to visit them again . As long as . they honoured him with their confidence , and he was blessed with good health , he hoped to fill his office with satisfaction to every one . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER next proposed "The
Visitors , " and said this province was second to none in dispensing the duties of hospitality , and in giving visitors such a cordial reception that they were sure to see them again . Alany of those then present were no doubt in a technical sense visitors , for although thoy resided in this province , they were not members of the Provincial Grand Lodge . It was their duty , however , to persuade them to become members . They were honoured by a visit from
many distinguished brethren . To the Grand Secretary he had already alluded , and he , therefore , did not require to say more respecting his merits . Bro . Raynham VV . Stewart was another of the visitors , and Bro . Ramsay had honoured them by coming as his guest , and Bro . Clark , and several others of very distinguished rank in the Craft , Bro . Paull , a Provincial Grand Officer of another province , was also with them ; and he trusted they would all receive such a hearty welcome that they would come on future occasions .
He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Raynham VV . Stewart . The toast was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . RAYNHAM VV . STEWART , who was received with great applause , returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other visitors , and expressed a hope that this would not be the last time they would have the pleasure and gratification of partaking of the hospitality of the Hertfordshire brethren .
The PROVINCIAL GRAND TREASURER next proposed " The Masonic Institutions , " and expressed a hope that their endeavours to support these Charities would be largely increased . At the same time , he said he felt proud in a small province like Hertfordshire to appear as their representative , for during the last four years it had three times headed the list with its contributions . That was a proud position for them to hold . They had two
representatives of these Institutions present—Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , to whom , as they were so wellknown to them all , he need not further allude . 1 he toast was received with loud applause . Bro . BINCKES , in returning thanks for the "toast , expressed his gratification at havinghis name coupled with it . He often saw an analysis of the amounts sent up from
various provinces on behalf of their Institutions , and "little Herts . " compared most favourably with them all . The county had been called "little Herts ., " but it was very gratifying to find that the Masons in the province were men who were possessed of very large hearts . But , after all , what wonder was it that they did so much ? lt was noted for its spirited , able , and distinguished Grand Master , who was beloved by everyone who was under his rule , and
of whom not one word could be used whicli would be too eulogistic . He was , he mi g ht be allowed to say , one of the most able and accomplished Masons to be found anywhere ; and others gained their experience in metropolitan districts and brought it to bear on Hertfordshire . One of their officers was the able representative of one ol their Institutions , and with all these various advantages , which were increased by their propinquity to the metropolis , there was
their great agricultural wealth . They had many distinguished individuals in the province , and what wonder was it , he again asked , that they earned from the editors of theirorgansacertainamountof congratulation for what they did ? He said the province ought to do its duty under all these favourable circumstances , and from his own point of view he was happy in being able to say that he believed it did . But how could it do otherwise ? The name of the Past
Grand Sword Bearer of England was well known in connection with their own Institutions , but he had also a worldwide reputation for the great interest he took in all charitable work , and he thanked God for it . He also thanked Bro . Dr . Wilson lies , and Bros . T . S . Carter , Edgar Bowyer , and others for what they had done in this respect . He looked back with gratitude on their past history , and confidently relied on what they would do in the future . He
had always received a hearty welcome from this province , and he hoped his conduct in the past had been such as to justify him in looking forward to a renewal of their kindness at no distant date . Bro . TERRY , who was loudly called upon , said that after the very complimentary and exhaustive speech of Bro . Binckes nothing remained for him to do but to thank them , which he did very heartily , for all they had done for their Institutions during the last eight years . Let them consider
what they were before that time . They had no voting power , or very little , but now they had 2000 votes in connection with the three Alasonic Institutions . The day would come , and must come , when the Provincial Grand Master would preside at the annual meeting of one of these Institutions ; and when that day came , it would be found that Hertfordshire , "little Herts , " had maintained its reputation by coming forward at the head of the list .
The PROV . G . M . said the next toast referred to the foundation of their success . It was " The VVorshipful Masters of the Lodges of the Province . " lt must be selfevident to every one that it was owing tothe exertions of the Masters that the lodges were kept in a state of efficiency , and that in this way the province was kept in the same position . These were the kind of men who held , and he trusted always would hold , high office in this province . For the second time in the course of his rule , he
had been entertained by the Hertford Lodge , and this lodge , like all the others in thc province , had done its duty well , and as long as this was the case , they need have no fear of their efficiency being maintained . Hc bad had much pleasure in appointing the VVorshipful Master of the Hertford Lodge to the highest office in his power , and he "egged to couple the toast with his name . The toast was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . J . E . CUSSANS , Hertford Lodge , said hc ought to
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have known , but he did not know , that he was to be called on to respond to this toast , or he should have prepared a very nice speech , but had he had weeks of preparation , he could only have said , " I thank you for myself , and for the other members of the Hertford Lodge ; they all most heartily thank you , not only for the position to whicli you have more directly raised me , but for the courtesy and ability you always have shown at the head of this province . " A
great deal had been said , and said with truth , that this province had sent a great deal more money than some others ; and if he were asked to account for that fact , he could say it was because they had such a good Provincial Grand Master and Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , and such good Provincial Lodge Officers to rule over them and keep the subsidiary lodges up to the mark . They had a good man at the helm , and another good man at the sheet , and it thus happened that they went on famously . He thanked them
on behalf of the Alasters of the various lodges in the province , and for himself personally he thanked the Provincial Grand Master for conferring upon him the highest honour it was in his power to bestow . 'The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and shortly afterwards the company separated . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . T . Carter , 1 S 3 , assisted by Bros . H . VV . Schartan , 1549 , and E . J . Bell , 1319 . Bro . Malcolm Heywood , 403 , P . P . G . O ., presided at the pianoforte .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF MIDDLESEX AND SURREY .
The annual meeting of this important province was held at the Clarence Hotel , Teddington , under the banner of the Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1 S 1 . There were present the following officers of the latter lodge : Bros . Sanders , W . M . ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D ., I . P . M ., who presided ;
T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S ., P . G . Swd . Br ., S . VV . ; E . Hopwood , P . G . S . of VV ., P . AL ; W . Hammond , P . G . S ., Sec . ; Briggs , S . D . Among the members of Prov . Grand Lodge we noticed Bros . Davison , R . W . P . G . M . ; Rev . C . de Crespigny , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . T . Ravenshaw , P . G . Chap . ; C . Hammerton , P . G . Treas . ; Klenck , P . G . Sec ; T . VV . Adams , S . D . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . l . G . ;
Florence , Inglis , Willis , and Kippling , Stewards ; D . AL Dewar , P . P . G . O . ; James Stevens . P . P . G . O . ; Ridge , P . P . G . D . ; C Dibdin , P . P . G . D . ; Lambert , R . Glutton , Dr . Brodie , and others . Among the visitors were Bro . Stevens , W . AI . 1 ; Blackman , VV . M . 251 ; McKay , P . AI . 234 ; E . Mitchell , S . VV . I 3 'j ; J . Profitt , J . W . 3 ; F . Driver , J . O . 171 ; Faija ,
I . G . 144 ; Whittaker , 139 ; Goodenough , 223 ; Brashicr , 223 ; Johnston , 234 ; Holloway , 251 ; Redfearn , 251 ; Dunckley , and others . The Francis Burdett Lodge havingbeen closed , Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened by the R . VV . D . G . AL , who was supported by Bros . Rev . T . Ravenshaw , as D . P . G . M . ; T . C . Walls , as S . VV . ; D . AI . Dewar , as J . W . ; Rev . C .
de Crespigny , Chap . ; E . Hopwood , as M . O . ; T . Adams , as S . O . ; H . J . Lardner , as J . O . ; and J . Stevens , as D . C , who discharged his duties admirably . At the commencement of the proceedings the R . W . D . G . AL announnced that at the last moment the P . G . AI ., Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , was prevented from attending the meetir . gr , a circumstance greatly to be regretted . The
roll of Provincial Grand Officers having been called , the minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge were read and confirmed . The report of the General Purposes Committee having been read , the roll of lodges was called , and it is pleasing to be able to record that with one or two exceptions all the lodges in the province were represented . The SECRETARY then reported that two lodges had been
added to the province , which now numbered twenty-three , and that forty members had been registered since the last meeting . ( Hear , hear . ) The term of office of the R . W . P . G . M . having expired , Bro . the Rev . T . Ravenshaw proposed , and Bro . Lambert seconded , that Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett be again nominated to preside over the
Province of Aliddlesex and Surrey . 'This proposition having been carried by acclamation , Bro . C Hammerton was unanimously re-elected Treasurer and invested . Bro . DAVISON then announced that the P . G . AI . had again appointed him as his Deputy ( applause ) , and had authorised him to invest the following officers for the year
ensuing : — Bro . R . Glutton Prov . G . S . W . „ Dr . Brodie ... Prov . G . J . W . ,, Rev . C . de Crespigny and J Alaud Prov . G . Chaps . „ Florence Prov . G . R . of AI „ Inglis Prov . G . AI . O . „ J . Hammond Prov . G . S . O .
„ R . Lewis Prov . G . J . O . „ E . Mitchell Prov . G . S . D . „ VV . G . Brighten Prov . G . Sec . „ AlcKay Prov . G . J . D . „ F . Driver Prov . G . S . of VV „ T . C . Walls Prov . G . D . of C „ Faija Prov . G . A . D . C . .. G . Blarkman ... ... . Prov . C Kwrl . Rr G . Blackman Prov . G . Swd . Br
,, Kippling Prov . G . Std . Br , „ Dunkley Prov . G . Org . „ Ousey Prov . G . I . G . ,, J . VV . Sanders , VV . C . Brashier , *) „ r- c , J „ and C . Goodenough ; j Prov . G . Stwds . ,, Gilbert Prov . G . Tyler . 'The PROV . G . TREASURER having submitted his report
, suggested that as the funds were in a very prosperous state , a banner and sword should be provided for the Prov . Grand Lodge . After discussion , it was unanimously resolved that 3 banner and sword for the use of the Prov . Grand Lodge should be purchased at a cost not exceeding fifteen guineas , and that the details should be left to the Committee to carry out .
The election of four members to serve on the Committee then took place , when the following were unanimously appointed : Bros . Klenck , Lardner , Lambert , and Walls . Previously to the Prov . Grand Lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Klenck for his services
as Secretary , and he was recommended for Grand Lodge honours . After an interval , the majority ol the brethren partook of a well-served banquet . In consequence of a number of brethren desiring to leave early , the toasts were curtailed , and but formally given .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.
Bro . D . DEWAR responded upon behalf cf "The Grand Officers " in a neat and pertinent speech . In proposing the toast of " The Prov . Grand Master , " Bro . DAVISON expressed regret that their genial chief was absent , but , notwithstanding that , his health would be drunk with enthusiasm , and all present would join with him in hoping that the province under the able rule of Bro . Sir Francis Burdett would continue to flourish . ( Hear , hear . )
"lhe Health of the Deputy Grand Alaster" was then cordially proposed by Bro . the Rev . T . RAVENSHAW . Bro . DAVISON , in reply , said he was very grateful for the kindness that had been bestowed upon him by all the members of the province since he had had the distinguished honour of representing them as their deputy . "The Visitors" followed , and was coupled with the nome of Bro . thc Rev . T . RAVENSHAW , who responded .
The toast of " The Officers" was acknowledged by Bro . GLUTTON , S . W ., in a few happy sentences . "lhe Health of Bro . Klenck" was warmly given from the chair , and most heartily received . The recipient of this special honour said tint it was very gratifying to have earned the thanks of the brethren of thc province . The duties of Secretary in so large and influential a province were by no means light , but he had
endeavoured to carry them out to the best of his ability ,, and he should to the end of his life look back with pleasure to the time when he held the onerous position of Secretary of the Province of Aliddlesex and Surrey . The proceedings then terminated . It is only just to add that the brethren were highly entertained by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Dunkley ( Graham ) , Dibdin , and J . Stevens .
The Deputy Grand Master On Church Work.
THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER ON CHURCH WORK .
Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . P . G . M ., P ' . G , Alaster of West Lancashire , on Wednesday afternoon , the 19 th ult , laid the foundation stone of a chancel which is to be addded to the old and historically-interesting church of Upholland , of which the Rev . F . D . Cromer is the incum
bent , and which the congregation seek to restore to its former completeness . The chancel will measure 32 feet by 22 feet , and its external appearance will be in keeping with the general architectural character of the rest of the building . Underneath it there will be the vestry and heating apparatus . 'The work , which is from the design of Mr . B . Chamncys , architect , London , will cost upwards of
£ 2000 , and of that sum £ 1005 has already been subscribed . The VICAR stepped forward and presented Bro . the Earl of Lathom with a handsome silver trowel , which had been subscribed for by the members of the committee who had charge of the restoration . In making the presentation , he said that the noble lord had not taken a merely ornamental part in the work as chairman of the committee , but had
displayed great interest in the undertaking , as was proved by his coming from London to lay the foundation-stone . ( Applause . ) Mr . WINNARD , the contractor , presented Lord Lathom with an oak mallet , the wood of which , he said had been taken from a tree planted about the sixteenth century . Bro . the Earl of LATHOM , who was loudly cheered , then laid the stone , and afterwards proceeded to say that it had
given him great pleasure in being present . He had assisted at the laying of the foundation-stone in many churches , and had laid many , but none had given him greater pleasure than the laying of this stone . The vicar had- said he had taken an active part in the restoration of the church , and he ( Lord Lathom ) only wished he had been able to take a more useful one . Their forefathers had built the church ,
and their footsteps had trod its aisles , and he hoped the-Committee ' s efforts would be successful in restoring to the .-church that perfection which it ought to have had alt along . They had overcome a great many of the difficulties which had arisen , and he hoped the good work would be accomplished without any further delay . ( Applause . ) A vote of thanks was given to the subscribers on the
motion of Mr . AIORRIS , seconded by Mr . PRESCOTT , and supported by Air . C . Aspinall and the Rev . Canon Fer ^ - ' ie . Air . AIACKINSON proposed , and Dr . MARSH ( Liverpool ) seconded , a hearty vote of thanks to Lord I ^ athoro for laying the stone . The vote was most cordially given . The Earl of LATHOM , in replying , said that Lad v Lathom
had asked him to express her sympathy with tive Committee in their work , and to apologise for her abs-ence , which was necessitated by the illness of one of their sons . Since he had arrived at Wigan he had received a tele gram informing him that his boy was not so ill as he had at tirst believed . ( Applause . ) A hymn was then sung and a collection was made on
behalf of the restoration fund , the result of which was that a considerable amount was realised . The BISHOP 01 * MANCHESTER had been struck with thc very careful and workmanlike way in wt . ich Lord Lathom laid the stone , and one would almost im agine his lordshi p
had served his apprenticeship ; but he . fancied he was a free and accepted Alason , and perhaps that accounted for it . ( Laughter , and "Hear , Hear . " ) Ke ( the Bishop ) thoroughly threw himself into the interest of the work in which they were engaged . The outdoor proceedings then terminated .
Bro . the Lord Mayor acted with a wise discretion when the case of Air . Fred . A . Hyndman , barrister , v . Air . Charles Williams , editor , of the Evening News was brought before him on Wednesday . The gist of Mr ' Hyndman ' s complaint was that he had given Air . Williams a month ' s notice to vacate his appointment as editor . When the month had expired Air . Hyndman , on entering thc editorial office , found Air . Williams engaged , and having told him he still adhered to the arrangement , requested him
to leave the premises . Air . Williams declined to take orders from the complainant , and in the result ( the police having been sent for in the interim ) the assault which formed the subject of the summons was committed . Mr . Hyndman having admitted that the other directors of the Constitutional Press Corporation ( Limited ) , who are the proprietors of the Evening News , had cancelled the dismissal , the Lord Alayor suggested an amicable settlement , and to that end adjourned the further h : ari * ig of the case : till Friday next , at 2 p . m .