Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.

Bro . Wm . Brown , 48 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . J . Anderson , 2019 ... ... .... Prov . G . Reg . „ R . Hudson , P . G . S . B . Eng . ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Sec .

" E . Seaton Cockell , 1 S 62 ... - } Prov . S . G . Ds . ,, I . Harrison , 949 ... ... •¦¦ J „ WE Brown in | Prov . J . G . Ds . ,, R . Tinkler , 940 ... ... ... j J „ L . M . Snowdon , 1970 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks .

,, C . T . Johnson ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ,, J . Bennison , 531 " ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ T . Y . Tuck , ii 2 T ... . ... - . ... Prov . A . G . D . C . ,, Isaac Burrell , 12 4 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . " •] K epl r i ^ " - ] Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, John Coulthard , 21 35 ... ... ... ) ,, ' 1 homas Laidler , 1334 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org .

„ John Joel , P . P . G . W . ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . A . G . Sec . ,, John C . Bage , 2104 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, Nicholas Lee , 2039 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ W . F . Oldfield , 2462 ... ... ... ~ | Julius Jacobs , 94 ... ... ... fn n PringIe , ^ t t Prov . G . Stewards . ,, J . O . Rawson , 1650 ... ... ...

„ J . R . Mabane , 1970 ... ... ... | „ Bernard Biggs , 1379 ... ... ... J ,, Thomas Grieve ( re-appointtd ) ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . After the Provincial Grand Lodge , a banquet was held in the Castle , the catering of Mr . Green being of a very satisfactory character . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a very successful gathering was brought to a conclusion . The arrangements of the local committee were in every way satisfactory .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICKSHIRE .

A meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Public Hall , Solihull , on the 26 th ult ., under the banner of the St . Alphege Lodge , No . 1431 . The W . M . having opened his lodge in the Three Degrees , the Prov . Grand Lodge closed and formed in procession in ' another room , enteed the lodge room and were saluted by the brethren present . The Prov . Grand Officers then took lhe seits vacated by the officers of the St .

Alphege Lodge . Bros . George Beech , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., acted as Prov . Grand Master ; Charles Lee as Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; Dr . Denne as P . S . G . W , * , and Dr . Duke as P . J . G . W . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened . Apologies for absence were read from the following * . Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . , * the Right Hon . the Earl of Jersey , P . G . M . Oxon ; Sir A . F . Godson , P . G . M . Worcestershire , * Lord Ernest Seymour , and a large number of other distinguished

brethren . The Prov . G . Secretary having read the circular convening the meeting , the Prov . G . D . C . called the roll of the Prov . G . Officers , W . Ms ., and Past Masters , when upwards of 203 responded . The P ROV . G . SECRETARY read the minutes of the last Prov . G . Lodge meeting , held at the Bedford Lodge , No . 925 , on April 30 th last , and also the reply to the address sent to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., after the attempt on his life .

Bro . G . H . C . H UGHES ( as Chairman ) read the report from the hestivai Committee of the Warwickshire Masonic Benevolent and Pupils' Aid Fund , showing that at the Festival , held at Stoneleigh in July , the sum of £ 3257 10 s . was collected , and he handed the acting Prov . G . M . cheques for the amount . Bro . G . BEECH , acting Prov . Grand Master , thanked the whole of the Committee of Stewards , who had by their strenuous efforts collected so

large a sum . Thc PROV . G . SECRETARY read a report on the state of Freemason ry in the province , which was very satisfactory . Bro . C . LEE proposed , and Bro . WILSON seconded , " That the W . Bro . George Beech , D . P . G . M ., be respectfully requested to edit the Masonic Calendar for 1901 . "

Provincial Grand Lodge was adjourned , and the brethren proceeding to St . Alp hege Church , attended Divine service , where an excellent sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . C . W . Lloyd Evans , Prov . G . C . On returning to the Public Hall , where the Prov . Grand Lodge was resumed , Bro . HUNT proposed , and Bro . FENWICKE seconded , thc re-election of Bro . John Harris as Prov . G . Treasurer . The acting Prov . Grand Masier invested his oflicers as follows * . Bro . G . Beech , 887 ... ••¦ ••¦ Dep . Prov . G . M .

„ G . H . C . Hughes , 1782 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ E . A . Eades , 925 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . " l u SCT 'S * CTM ? V M 7 , i , 1 Prov . G . Chaps . „ the Rev . R . S . Aldndge , 284 ... ... ) ' „ J . Harris , 473 ... ... ¦•• Prov . G . Treas . „ W . F . Jeffery , 1431 ¦•• ••• Prov . G . Reg . ,. F . G . Swinden , 887 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ C . F Marston , 794 .., ... - ) Prov . S . G . D . ,, Dr . b . Vinrace , bbj ... ... ... > " »? r H- , 73 « j Prov . J . C . I ) . „ H . J . Collins , 5 S 7 ... .. ... i „ J . W . Mills , 254 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ Major F . Glover , 395 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . 1 . T . Smith , 473 ... ... ... Prov . Dep . G . D . C „ I . J . Kendall , 1031 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . " S . H . Hossell . 1246 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . " £ ' T ; n A ' - * ) I ' rov . G . Std . Brs . „ G . M . Bird , 2133 ... ... .- ¦) ,, li . W . Bradley , 43 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . i , H . A . Clulee , 1180 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . E . L . Field , 1163 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ R . White , 725 - * ¦ ••¦ Frov A G Furs

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.

Bro . F . D . Docker , 587 ... ... ... ^ „ G . E , Stembridge , 587 ... ... ... | :: ipaSSff ::: ::: ; : ^ p » v . G . sf * „ F . Foster , 2 54 ... ... ... | „ P . Croydon , 2 54 ... ... ... J

Bro . F . G , SWINDEN proposed , and Bro . C . LEE seconded , "That this Provincial Grand Lodge , having heard with deep regret of the absence of their Provincial Grand Master from the meeting , trust that he will be speedily restored to perfect health , and that they may have the honour and pleasure of seeing him preside over the meeting of Provincial Grand Lod ge for many years to come . "

Bro . G . BEECH announced that the Prov . Grand Master had fixed the next meeling of Prov . Grand Lodge to be held in the Spring at the Howe Lodge ( to celebrate their Jubilee ) , and in the Autumn at the Trinity . Bro . Sir J AMES SAWYER proposed , and Bro . TOLLADAY seconded , "A vote of thanks to the Rector of Solihull for the use of the church and that the sum of £ 5 5 s . be voted from the Funds of the Provincial Grand Lod ge to be devoted to any charity in connection with the church . " After other business of a formal nature was completed , the Prov . Grand Lodge was closed .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Bradstow Lodge , No . 2448 . Freemasonry at Broadstairs has of late years had a considerable impetus , and the Bradstow Lodge , although comparatively a young one—it was founded in 1 S 92—now numbers among its members many of the most influential and prominent of the residents of the town , and its membership is increasing steadily but surely . The Masonic Hall , wherein the members foregather , is one of the prettiest and most tastefully arranged of temples , and here , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., in the presence of a large

gathering of the Craft , Bro . Wm . Frederick Whiteing was installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year , with all the solemnity attached to this impressive ceremony . Bro . Kdgar H . White , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., acted as Installing Master , and cariied out his onerous duties in a very thorough , practical , and impressive minner . The newW . M ., who received a most cordial welcome upon taking over the charge of the lodge , appoint-d his officers as follows : Bros . W . H . White , I . P . M . ; H . H . Marks , S . W . W . Nation , J . W . ; Albert H . Hale , P . P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; John T . May , P . M ., Sec . ; T . P . Swaine . S . D .: H . B . Langham , J . D . ; W . H . Northover , I . G . ; A . A .

Barnaschina , D . C ; G . A . Taylor , A . D . C . ; J . Batten , Org . ; J . A . Wright and J . H . Snow , Stwds . ; and G . J . Hamilton , Tyler . Among those present , in addition to the oflicers named , were Bros . A . H . Hale , W . M . 429 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; A . Harvey , isoy , Prov . A . G . Sec . ; G . Blackburn , P . M 224 S ; G . Hiller , P . M . 429 ; W . Cowell , P . M . 429 ; R . Morley , 429 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . King-Cochram . A . J . Holt , ] . Warren , A . H . Clarke , G . Grey , J . Emery , Walter Seeker , J . King , T . G . Clare , W . H . Price , W . W . Lord , J . Avon , T . Vernon , A . D .

Sackett , W . Dixon , P . M . 1206 ; H . W . Bamber , P . M . 127 ; J . Moore , P . M ; 127 and 2753 ; J . W . Pointer , I 2 « 9 ; J . Hosking , P . M . 127 ; W . F . Franklin , P . M . 127 ; J . Brighurst , P . M . I 27 and 2753 ; L . Hill , P . M . 127 ; A . Walter , 1257 ; W . S . Call , 429 ; R . Beerling , 127 ; and others . The banquet took place at the Grand Hotel , where between 40 and 50 of the brethren sat down to a recherche repast , served in the excellent manner for which the Gordon Hotels Company is noted . The serving , the waiting , and all the arrangements were perfect .

Following on the lines adopted last year by the W . M ., Bro . W . H . White , now thc I . P . M ., the arrangements for the post-prandial proceedings were thoroughly enjoyable . The usual Masonic toasts were gone through lirst as under . " The Queen and Craft , " proposed by the W . M ., who also subinitted the toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " both of which were loyally drunk with Masonic enthusiasm .

Bro . Geo . Blackburn , P . M ., proposed "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the Ollicers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " The W . M . next subinitted in lelicitous terms , " The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Earl Amherst . " Bro . J . T . May , P . M ., proposed "The V . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . J . S . Eastes , and the Ollicers of Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bros . G . Blackburn and A . G . Harvey responded .

Bro . W . 11 . White , I . P . M ., who was received with applause , proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . W . F . Whiteing , " and in the course of his remarks wished him a happy and successful year of oflice . The W . M ., who received quite an ovation on arising to respond , made a manly and appropriate speech full of true Masonic sentiment , and he gave the assurance that he would use his best endeavours to keep the lodge up to its presentstate of efficiency , and , if possible , increase its popularity and add to its beneficent work .

Hro . H . H . Marks , S . W ., gave the toast of "The Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the names of Bro . J . Brighurst , 2753 ; F . W . Pointer , 1209 ; and J . Hosking , 127 . These brethren each responded and suitably acknowledged the compliment paid them . The W . M . next proposed the toast of "The Installing Master , the I . P . M ., and the Past Masters , " which was acknowledged by Bros . E . H . White and W . H . White . The remaining toasts were "The Masonic Institutions , " "The Oflicere of the Lodge , " and thc Tyler ' s toast . . .

Not the least en'oyable feature of the proceedings were the musical arrangements . The Grand Hotel orchestra performed an excellent programme of music during the dinner . The subjoined programme also proved most enjoyable , the items in almost every instance being re-demanded : Piano solo , " Tannhauser March " ( Wagner Lizst ) , Bro . Tom G . Clare ; song , " Nita Gitana " ( Newton ) , Bro . Robert Dennant ; humorous song , " When father laid the carpet" ( Jackson ) , Bro . James Avon : storyettes , Bro .

John Warren ; musical sketch , "A Christmas Pantomimj" ( Spurr ) , Bro . Tom G . Clare ; song , " Wearing of the Green , " new version ( Boulton ) , Bro . Robert Dennant ( encored ); humorous song , "All for the sake of Finnigan " ( Birrett ) , Bro . James Avon ( encored ); quartette , "A Lover ' s Complaint" ( Glanville ) , the Rouge et Noir Quartette ( encored ); ventriloquial sketch , Bro . John Warren and Marmaduke ; quartette , "Jenk ' s Compound" ( Mary ) , the Rouge et Noir Quartette ( encored ); humorous trio , "Three Nice Girls" ( Roberts ) , Bros . D ; nnint 7 Avon , and Clare ( encored ) .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

South Saxon Chapter , No . 311 . The annual convocation was held at Freemasons' Hall , Lewes , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . Comp . Gen . Randolph , G . Supt ., was present , and there was a gooJ attendance . Comp . A . M . Betchley was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . W . Flint , as H . J a-i " Comp . W . Gates , as J . The other ollicers invested were Comps . H . Grainger , S . li- i Budd-Budd , S . N . ; S . Tanner , Treas . ; E . G . Hales , P . S . ; S . H . Hunt , ist A . S . j and II . J . Levett , 2 nd A . S .

Among those also present were Comps . Jos . Farncombe , P . Z . ; G . E . Chaiini * ' ]* P . / .. ; G . Holman , P . Z . ; R . Weston , P . Z . ; II . Tuff , P . Z . ; A . Russell , V . ' L . ; W . A . Dew , Beatty , II . Mercer , F . J . Gorringe , and others . .. The com panions dined at the C rown I lotel , where an excellent banquet was provide " by Comp . Staden . . .. 'Ihe vccalists were Mies Cmilie Fleet and Mr . W . N . Barnard ; accompanist , J " * * li . Jackson .