Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.

hands and warm hearts , and that though they might have a rather funny way of expressing themselves , they gladly welcomed him amongst them , and sincerely hoped that this would not be the last occasion on which he would favour their Provincial Grand Lodge with his presence . In conclusion Bro . Else proposed " The Health of Lord Donoughmore " which was responded to with enthusiasm .

Lord Donoughmore , in responding , said he knew , in coming to Bridgwater , that the mission he had to fulfil was a disagreeable one , but he trusted to their kindness and forbearance . He was bound to say , however , that he never expected anything like so kind and cordial a recep tion as had been given to him . He could not agree with his friend the D . P . G . M ., that the manner of

expressing themselves was at all odd , but it certainly was very warm , very kind , and very much more than he deserved . As to the kind invitation to come there again they might rest assured if it was ever in his power to avail himself of it he would gladly do so . They would all understand how much , in these critical times , the attention of their Provincial Grand Master ( the Earl of Carnarvon ) was

occup ied . Not only were the Turks disagreeable ( laughter ) , but the Fijians , the Kaffirs , and other'foreigners were disquieted , and he was sure that Lord Carnarvon must sometimes , and especially on such occasions as the present , wish them all at the bottom of tbe sea . He hoped that ihe next time he ( Lord Donoughmore ) came amongst them , if again privileged to do so , it might be with Lord

Carnarvon , whose humble representative he then was . The D . Prov . G . M . next proposed , in eulogistic terms , " The Health of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Somerset , the Earl of Carnarvon , " whose unfortunate but unavoidable absence they all so much regretted . The toast was very cordially responded to , and acknowledged by

Lord Donoughmore , who spoke of the very efficient substitute for Lord Carnarvon which Brother Else , the V . Prov . G . M ., had proved himself to be . As a stranger , it was with some diffidence that he took upon himself to propose the health of their D . Prov . G . M ., though he must add that he did so with a great deal of pleasure . He was the more encouraged to do so by the kindly reference

to him in the toast-list ( referring to the quotation from Henry IV ., " A braver place in our heart's love hath no man" ) , by the cordiality with which the mention of Bro . Else ' s name had been received that evening , and also because' he knew how greatly his services were appreciated and valued by the Masons of Somersetshire generally .

The toast was very warmly received . Bro . Else , D . Prov . G . M ., who was applauded on rising to respond , said as time was rolling away so very rapidly , and many of the distinguished brethien had to leave by an early train , he would not inflict a lengthy speech upon them , more especially as he was sure they must be almost tired of hearing his voice . ( Cries of "No" and

"Never . " ) He would , therefore , only briefly , but most heartily and most cordially thank , first of all , the Senior Warden of England ( Lord Donoughmore ) for the more than flattering and too kind manner in which his lordship had been pleased to propose his health ; and next , he would thank them all for the very enthusiastic manner they had been good enough to respond to it . Before

sitting down he desired to thank every brother with whom he had come into contact since he had had the honour of holding that collar for their uniform kindness . He hoped that for many years to come he might have the honour , and the privilegc , at these Provincial Grand Lodge meetings , of sitting at the right of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon .

The remaining toasts on the list included "The Provincial Grand Officers , " "The Visitors , " The W . M ., Officers , anil Brethren of the Receiving Lodge , '' responded to by Brother J . C . Hunt , W . M . No . 135 ; " The other Lodges of the Province , " and " 1 he Host and Hostess , " the D . P . G . M . paying a well-deserved compliment to Brother Leaker , who suitably responded .

New Masonic Hall At Redruth.

NEW MASONIC HALL AT REDRUTH .

The "Architect" recently contained an illustration of lhe new Masonic Hall at Redruth , with the following descri ption : — "Of late years there has been a stronglyixprcssed desire on the part of the Freemasons in the Province of Cornwall to possess lodge-rooms entirely unconnected with hotels ; and the movement under the

u . iiiersiup of the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , has been so far successful that nineteen out of the twenty-six lodges in the province now possess suitable premises of their own . 'The Druids ' Lod ge , Redruth , contains , with one exception , the largest number of membcis of any lodge in Cornwall , and their new buildinc is also amonest the lareestand most

imuor' ¦«« masonic buildings in the country . It contains on the ground floor banquet hall , 35 feet by 23 feet , retiring room , residence for the Tyler , & c . On the ' first flocr arc the large room , 45 by 23 feet , and 21 feet high in the centre ; robing-room , candidates' room , & c The lodge ¦ ° om has a circular ceiling of plaster prepared for decora-, 'ons , and is divided into naneis bv moulded ribs . The

building Wiu bc heated by hot water . The front is conducted of local Evan stone of warm grey colour , and ox-ground Bath stone dressings . The dressings were ' [ Jj ared at box frrm the architect's details , and delivere w , , uth without the slightest mishap . The carving as done b

y Mr . Harris Hems . The figure over entrance . supposeii to represent a Druid . The contractors are of thK -i and Tamblyn . ° f Redruth . The total cost ne building , including gas fittings , hot water pipes , the " ?• £ 1200 - Mr . James Hicks , of Redruth , is drciutect , lrom whose drawing , exhibited this year at iwyal Academy , our illustration is taken . »

Re-Opening Of The Aberdeen Masonic Hall.

RE-OPENING OF THE ABERDEEN MASONIC HALL .

The decorations , which were entered into under competitive designs , are of a very superior kind . They are being done with a view to being specially effective under gaslight , and care has been taken to give them as much of a symbolical character as is consistent with artistic unity

of effect . The principal hall , which is 50 feet in length , 32 in breadth , and 24 in height , claims the first notice . It is on the first floor , and is lighted by three windows at one end , which look into Imperial Place . These , which were put in when the buildings were erected , are filled with stained glass , with appropriate emblematic devices . In the decorations just finished , the feature of the hall bas been

duly respected , both in regard of tone and details . The ceiling is divided into three circular panels , and in the largest of which—the centre one—arc painted the signs of the Zodiac , and in the smaller two , figures representing the seasons—all upon a blue ground . These of the ceiling arc formed by means of a red band of a simple yet effective character ; and the spaces between the three

circles are filled in with a diaper pattern on a soft green ground , the whole being enclosed by a border of a zig zag pattern on a dark green ground , heightened with gold . Round this border runs a coloured freize , which is broken up by six medallions containing representations of Masonic insignia . Within the moulding separatingthe cove from the ceiling , runs ablue and orange gollosh ornament ,

cove itself forming a soft band of olive green , ornamented with conventionalised Scotch thistle . The general tone of the cornice is a buff colour , some of the members being relieved by gilding , and red and blue lines . The walls are divided about equally into two parts—the upper part consists of a series of arches of the early Gothic order , filled in with a device of conventionalised flowers , the

spandrels being decorated with red shields on a blue ground , emblazoned with the compasses , square , Sec , in gold . The frieze , which forms a prominent feature of the wall decoration , is executed in various rich colours , and within it , corresponding with ths position of the arches , are a series of quatrcifoil medallions containing the Masonic jewels , in rich colours on a gold ground . The frieze runs

in line with the foot of an orchestra balcony at the end of the hall . The lower part of the wall or surbase , above the dado , is painted to represent drapery in olive green , which hangs in folds from the medallions on the frieze . This part of the decorations is highly artistic in its conception and execution . The folds of the drapery are suggested by simple lines , which produce a much more

artistic effect than a more realistic or imitative treatment . The dado consists of wood , panelled and painted in imitation of antique oak . The decorations speaking generally , arc a combination of Roman and early Gothic . The same taste and skill have been brought to bear in the decoration of the ante-rooms . The wardrobes are remarkable for a novel treatment of the panels . These

are painted pale blue with ornamental device in a darker shade of the same colour , while the stiles are painted a rich chocolate , tbe effect of this striking contrast being - to make the panels stand out like embossed glass . The club-room is painted in a not less artistic manner , and with even greater elaboration of detail . The principal feature of this room is a frieze consisting of six medallions containing

fruit ard flowers , and joined together by a fcsloon of vine leaves—all hand painted . The staircase is painted in two softshsdes of green , relieved with an effective border . The harmony of colours throughout is perfect , and the designs pleasing and suggestive . They are finely coated with a soluble varnish , which possesses this great advantage that when the decorations are cleaned it comes off and can be

renewed again , leaving the painting unimpaired by the process . The whole work has been done under contract by Messrs . Dobbie and Sons , George-street , Edinburgh . The design , selected from a large number sent in for competition , was by Mr . Louis Siiden , decorative artist , Edinburgh , under whose personal superintendence the work has been executed . The ventilation was carried

out under the direction of Mr . James Matthews , architect of the building . The formal opening of the institute took place on the 19 th ult ., in the hall , in presence of a large number of the brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the city . Bro . Dr . Beveridge , R . W . P . G . M ., presided , and the other office-bearers present were Bros . James Itettic , Depute

P . G . M . ; George Milne , Senior P . G . Warden ; John Crombie , Junior P . G . Warden ; Dr . Robert White , P . G . Sec . and Clerk -, A . Yeats , P . G . Treas . ; A . I . M'Conochie , Senior P . G . D . ; W . M'Kenzie , Junior P . G . D . ; G . Shaklc , jun ., P . G . Jeweller ; John Arlington , P . G . Director of Music ; Robert Milne , P . G . Librarian ; A . Dakers , P . G . Bible-Bearer ; Archd . Itennie , P . G . Auditor ; John Laing ,

P . G . Inner Guard ; and D . Campbell , P . G . I yler . The Right Worshipful Muster gave a narrative of the steps which led to the erection of tbe institute , which cost £ 3000 , raised by shares on the joint-stock principle . The decorations , he intimated , had cost about £ ; oo , this sum

having been raised by means of a bazaar , and entertainments of various kinds . He congratulated the body on the success with which the decorations had been carried out , and remarked that they could now boast of having , without exception , the finest lodge-room in Scotland . — " Aberdeen Journal . "

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Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST LANCASHIRE . —The annual meeting of this large and important province was held on Wednesday last , ths 4 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , to which all W . M . ' si P . M . ' s , and invested officers were invited . A full report of the meeting will appear in our next publication . At the recent sale of the effects of Mr . Chas .

Watkins , the well-known Photographer of Parliamentstreet , we learn that the negative , with copyright , of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales in Grand Masonic Regalia , was knocked down , after eager competition , to Messrs . Marion and Co ., of Soho-square , at the handsome price of £ 185 , the largest sum , we believe , ever paid for any single

plate of this genre . — " Figaro . " The annual festival of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , No . 256 , will take place at Freemasons ' Hall on Friday , Nov . 24 th , on which occasion the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro Grand Master , has kindly consented to preside .

Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , who has entered on his thirtieth year of office as Treasurer to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , will take the chair at the festival which is to be held on the 24 th prox . The quarterly meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire will be held on Wednesday next in the New Promenade Room , Harrogate , at one o ' clock

p . m ., under the banner of Lodge 1001 . We are authorized to state , that , to the great regret of the Provincial Grand Master and brethren of Surrey , Bro . Wm . Frederick Harrison has resigned the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and that he will be succeeded < by the R . W . Bro . Rev . C . W . Arnold , Grand Chaplain .

The Rose Lodge , No . 1622 , will be conse . crated this ( Saturday ) afternoon , at four o ' clock , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road . The ceremonies will be performed by the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , assisted by Bros . Buss and Terry . The officers designate are Bros . David Rose , P . M . 73 , W . M . ; Jas . Garnar , J . D . 975 , S . W . ; and Alfred Allworth , W . M . 1261 , J . W .

The quarterly convocation of the Metropolitan College of the Rosicrucian Society will take place at the Royal Masonic Hall , 8 , Air . street , Regent-street , on Thursday , the 12 th October , at 5 . 30 p . m . A banquet will bc provided , at seven o ' clock . THE Q UEEN AND THE LIVERPOOL CORPORATION . —At a recent meeting of the Liverpool Corporation a letter was read from the Home Secretary on

behalf of the Queen , stating that Her Majesty had received the address of the Council on the occasion of the return of the Prince of Wales from India , and had expressed admiration of the tasteful manner in which it was illuminated . A letter was read from Sir W . Knollys on behalf of the Prince of Wales , thanking the Council for their congratulations to His Royal Highness , and expressing the earnest wish of himself and the Princess for the welfare of the borough of Liverpool .

Bro . William-Simmonds Hammond having been appointed District Grand Master for Tasmania , has been pleased to appoint Bro . Charles Toby , of Hobart Town , as District Grand Secretary . FREEMASONS' TAVERN COMPANY . —At the annual meeting of this company , held on Saturday ( Mr . F . Bennoch presiding ) , it was stated that the directors had

LUC , penning negociations for the disposal of the business . Mr . E . Dawkins who had considerable experience with the late Mr . Francatelli , had succeeded him as manager . The year ' s trading had unfortunately resulted in a deficiency . Mr . A . M . Walls was re-elected a director , and the auditors , Mr . H . Chatteris and Mr . B . Baker , were re-appointed . — -

" City Press . " A contemporary says : — " The new Masonic lodge to be held at the Queen ' s Arms , Kilburn-gate , will'be opened next month with all the form and ceremony usually indulged in by the Craft on such occasions . The lodge , which is essentially a winter one , will meet once a month during October , November , December , fanuary . and

February . It vvas found that when the lodge was first proposed that so many persons were willing to join that , as the accommodation is limited , some restiictions had to be put upon its members , and finally it was decided to make the initiation fee £ 10 ios ., and to limit the number of members of the lodge to fifty . The fittings of the room and other accessories are said to be of the finest

workmanship , being in oak and silver and gold , and it is anticipated that the Kilburn Lodge will be as select . and stylish a lodge as any in London . Bro . Bartley has spared no expense in rendering his premises worthy of the great brotherhood , a contingent of which will meet at his house in future . A NUT POR FREEMASONS . — A lady — the Coantess HUdick—has been received in a Hungarian lodge .

1 he Lrrand Orient ot Hungary declares the election null and void . But then comes in the maxim , " Once a Mason , always a Mason . " Masonic casuists . are asking , " What is to' be done—how long will the Masonic secret be kept now ? " —Glasgow Paper . > The Duke of Cambridge has sent a donation of £ 10 in aid of the Pension Fund of the Universal Beneficent Society , 15 , Soho-square .

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