Provincial Grand Lodge Of North Wales.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH WALES .

The above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Tuesday , the ^; th ult ., at the George Hotel , Bangor , under the presidency of Bro . Lord Harlech , Prov . G . M ., supported by Bro . Col . Henry Piatt , P . G . D ., Deputy P . G . M . Th J brethren were entertained by the Royal Leek Lodge , 1 S 49 , of which Bro . D . Williams is W . M . The Prov . Grand Officers fur the ensuing year were appointed as follows : Bro . Dr . Griffith , ijry ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ T . Coxhead , 1674 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W .

„ I \ Lloyd K y fl n , 1849 ¦ ¦ ¦ - - } Prov . G . Chaps . „ James Smith , 1 509 ... ... ... „ J . G . Tuxford , 256 9 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ j . Jones Morris , 1 509 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Edward Roberts , 606 and 136 9 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Dr . E . J . Lloyd , 1 S 49 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ H . R . Heap , 13 C 9 and K 19 S ... ... Prov . J . G . D .

„ R . Jones Griffith , 1998 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ J . Porter , 755 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . H . Ellis , 1674 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . A . Foster , in 5 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ T . S . Evans , 1477 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Rowland , 605 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ Dr . W . G . Owen , G 06 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org .

„ W . Finwick , 2423 ,., ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ W . J . Bradshaw , 597 ... ... ... Prov . A G . Purst . ,, Eugene Clarke , 384 ... ... ... * \ „ G H . Ashley , 755 [ Prov . G . Stwds . „ W . J . Preston , 1 583 ... ... ... ( „ H . C . Vincent , 1 549 ... ... ... J „ W . Williams , 597 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF MIDDLESEX .

The annual convocation of the Prov . G . Chapter of Middlesex was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , the 31 st ult ., when the following companions were present : Comps . Raymond H . Thrupp , Prov . G . H ,, as G . Supt . ; Dr , F . Lawrance , P . G . S . B ., as Prov . G . H . ; J . Beresford Ryley , P . P . G . J ., as Prov . G . J . ; W . H , Lee , Prov . G . S . E . ; W . W . Mansfield , Prov . G . P . S . j R . S . Leversedge , Prov .

and A . G . S . "; H . Barton , Prov . G . D . C . ; Geo . Gregory , P . P . G . Treas . ; D . W , Pearse , P . P . G . Reg . ; C . Fruen , F . C . Austin , R . W . Forge , P . P . G . S . ; J . M . Stedwell , P . Z . ; T . W . Ockenden , J . S . Tavener , G . S . Daunton , H , E . Herron , M . E . Z . ; J . M . Small , J . 1691 ; Gen . Astley Terry , M . E . Z . 1691 ; J , Hicks , M . E . Z . 1237 ; R . V . F . Seton , l . P . Z . 1194 ; J . Pullman , P . Z . ; R . Poore , P . Z . 1423 ; T . D . Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 ; J . W . Hinton , P . Z . ; W . W . Lee , and others .

The Prov . Chapter having been opened , a letter was read from Comp , Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., G . Supt ., expressing his regret that Parliamentary duties prevented his attendance . The audit report was adopted , and the Prov . G . Treas ., Comp . A Blenkarn , thanked for the ability with which he hid discharged his duties . The roll of chapters was called ; all were represented with the exception of two .

Comp . C . FRUEN , P . Z ., proposed Comp . H . E . Herman , M . E . Z . 1-293 , for the position of Prov . G . Treas ., and , having detailed Comp . Herman's many qualifications for the post , the proposition was seconded and carried unanimously . Comp . RAYMOND H . THRUPP announced that the G . Superintendent had re-appointed him to the position of Prov . G . H ., and had also appointed Comp . Sir Reginald Hanson , as Prov . G . J . The following appointments were then made :

Comp . W . H . Lee ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Maj .-Gen . Astley Terry ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ H . E . Herman ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ C . Robinson ... .., .,, Prov , G . Reg . „ R . S . K . Seton ... ... ... Prov . G . Soj . „ J . Pullman ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . Soj . „ F . C . Austen ... ... ... Prov . nnd A . G . Soj . „ J . Hicks ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . S . Taverner ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ G . S . Daunton ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . P . Taylor ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C . „ J . W . Hinton , Mus . Doc . ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Gilbert ( re-appointed ) ... ,,. Prov . G . Janitor . A sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for

Boys , and the Lebanon Chapter having been thanked for the use ol furniture , the Prov . G . Chapter was closed . Comp . THRUPP , Prov . G . H ., afterwards presided at the banquet , when the usual toasts were briefly given .

Comp . Dr . F . LAWRANCE , P . G . S . B ., replied for the " Grand Officers , " and mentioned that this was the first Prov . G . Chapter he had attended , but it had given him great pleasure to be present . He was glad to meet many companions whom he knew , and appreciated the hospitality shown him .

In proposing " The Grand Superintendent , " Comp . THRUi'i * said that Lord George Hamilton intended being present , as he had not attended the last two meetings , but the exigencies of the State prevented him , as a special meeting of Parliament was called for that day , and he had to attend to support the Government . The Grand Superintendent ' s position in

connection with India was one of great anxiety , and though all present wished he had b > en with them , yet they felt his heart was with them , and they must acknowledge that the State had a higher claim than the Province of M ddlesex . They took great pride in their Grand Superintendent , and would heartily drink to his health and future prosperity . Comp . J . Wi . STEDWELL , P . P . G . J ., proposed "The Prov . G . H . and

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Middlesex.

Prov . Grand Officers , " and said that very pleasant duty had devolved upon him quite unexpectedly . It was the health of one so well known and so much respected both in the Craft and the Royal Arch—Comp . Thrupp , Prov . G . H . It was not necessary to speak of Comp . Thrupp's good work in the province , for they all knew his abilities and enjoyed his friendship . They earnestly hoped he would long b * j spared to take an active part in the affairs cf the Province of Middlesex .

Comp . RAYMOND H . THRUPP , Prov . G . H ., returned thinks . It was always a great pleasure to go amongst the companions as he was received with so much kindness . They knew that his heart was in the province , and that he did all he could to promote its happiness and prosperity . " The Visitors " having been honoured , the Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of North Wales.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTH WALES .

The above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on the 27 th ult ., Comp . Colonel the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , Grand Superintendent , presiding , and supported by Comp . Colonel Henry Piatt , Prov . G . H ., and Comp . Rev . T . Edwards , Prov . G . J . The Grand Superintendent appointed his oflicers for the ensuing year as follows :

Comp . Col . Henry Piatt ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ J . Lloyd Griffith ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ J . G . Tuxford , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ T . A . Foster , 90 S ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ Donald Cameron , 3 S 4 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas , „ R . W . Newton , 606 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ H . Evans , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . G . P . S .

„ W . M . Williams , 3 S 4 ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ H . Jones Roberts , 606 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ VV . A . Foster , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . P . Hole , 998 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . Hughes , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Rev . LI . R . Hughes ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ J . Fairchild , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org .

„ jas . foster , 3 S 4 ... ... ... i ' rov . A . u . b . Ji . „ J . W . Fendick , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . In the evening the banquet was served at the George Hotel , the catering being excellently done by Bro . Baxter .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .

ANNUAL MEETING AT STOWMARKET . The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Corn Exchange , Stowmarket , under the banner of the Phuciix Lodge , No . 516 , on F ' riday , the 30 th ult . There was a large attendance of Prov . Grand Officers , present and Past . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER having opened the Prov . Grand

Lodge , read a letter from the Prov . G . M . ( Bro . Lord Henniker ) , expressing deep regret at being unable to attend in consequence of illness , and added that his medical adviser hoped that with a few more days' continued rest he would be considerably better . The Deputy Prov . G . M ., before proceeding with business , presented Bro . Tracy , Prov . G . Sec ., on behalf of the lodges

in the province , with complete full dress Grand Lodge clothing , and a framed illuminated address on vellum , Bro . Rev . C . J . MARTYN explaining the presentation was in honour of the rank of Past G . Std . Br . being conferred

by the G . M . upon Bro . Tracy . He read an extract from the Prov . G . M . ' s letter , referring to Bro . Tracy , in which he expressed his sentiment of Bro . Tracy's worth , and hoping there would bs room in the address to receive his signature .

Bro . TRACY briefly acknowledged the gift , remarking that he had already been presented with the undress clothing by members of his own lodge . The roll of Prov . Grand Officers and the roll of lodges were called over . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested the officers for

the year as follows : Bro . A . W . Cobbold , P . M . Si ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ E . T . Drake , P . M . 555 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ W . T . Pratt , W . M . 555 ... ... „ , )„ ,, „ , .. Rev . 1 . R . M . Vatcher , iS . 3 Pfov ' G- Cha P la ,

ns-„ H . J . Salmon , P . M . 1008 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ N . Tracey , P . M . 376 , P . P . J . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng .... ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ G . R . Quilter , P . M . 2371 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ T . B . Read , P . M . 114 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ T . Thwaites , P . M . 376 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ J . M . Franks , P . M . 376 , P . P . J . G . D . ... Prov . G . D . C . „ E . W . Moore , P . M . 38 S ' ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . T . Comber , P . M . 1592 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . O . Bradbrook , P . M . 516 ... ,.. *>„ ,, „ „ C . W . Harper , P . M . 166 3 j Prov . G . Std . Brs .

„ Owen A . Clarke , J . W . 1008 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Alfred Spalding , P . M . 376 ,,. ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ W . Kemp , P . M . 959 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ W . H . Cook , P . M . . -2 5 ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ F . G . Hawes , P . M . 516 ,., .,, * ) „ F . C . Peacock , P . M . 516 ... ... C Prov . G . Stewards . „ H . J . Riches , P . M . 16 & 3 ... ... j „ B . W . Syer , 376 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . The Board of General Purposes regretted being unable to present so favourable a report as last year , as the gains in number from 42 initiations

and joinings 22 , were rather more than balanced by resignations 43 , deaths 17 , and exclusions five , resulting in a loss of one to the number , now amounting to 992 . The arrears were very heavy , amounting to 106 , as