Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk held its annual gathering at the Masonic Hall , Brook-street , Ipswich , on Monday last , and was attended by a large number of the brethren . Among those present were : R . W . Bro . Sir Robert Alex . Shafto Adair , Bart , Prov . Grand Master ; W . Bro . the Rev . E . I . Lockwood ,

Deputy Prov . G . M . ; V . W . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Past Grand Chaplain ; R . W . Bro . R . J . Bagslmw , Prov . G . M . Essex ; V . AV . Bro . the Rev . E . F . Palmer , Prov . Grand Chap . Oxfordshire ; W . Bros . W . H . Lucia , P . G . Sec . ; E . Dorling , P . P . G . Sec . ; W . Boby , P . G . S . B . ; P . Cornell , P . G . Steward ; W . Wilmshurst , P . P . G . S . B . ; H .

Harris , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . Wright , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . Jennings , P . S . G . Warden ; J . Pettit , jun ., P . P . G . Asst . Dir . of Cer . ; James Franks , P . P . G . Reg . ; A . J . Barber , P . G . Org . ; Rev . Dr . Shaboe , P . G . Chap . ; S . B . King , P . G . S . W . ; W . Hayward ,

P . P . G . Dir . of Cer . ; S . Freeman , P . G . Treas . ; J . S . Gissing , P . P . G . J . Warden ; J . W . Sheridan , P . G . Reg . ; Bro . Newson Garrett , P . M . ; and about ioo others . The following brethren were appointed Prov-Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —

Rt . Hon . Lord Henniker ... P . G . S . W . Rev . T . J . Brercton ... P . G . Chaplain . J . H . Staddon P . G . S . D . P . Cornell P . G . J . D . E . B . Powell P . G . Supt . of Works . Emra Holmes P . G . Dir . of Cer . G . S . Golding P . G . Standard-bearer — Newman P . G . Purs . W . E . Bailey P . G . Sec . S . Freeman ... P . G . Treas . — Syer P . G . Tyler .

The brethren attended Divine service at two o ' clock in St . Stephen ' s Church . Prayers were read by the vicar , Rev . G . Stokes , and the lessons by the P . G . Chaplain , Bro . tlie Rev . C . J . Martyn .

The sermon was preached by the Prov . G . Chap ., V . W . Bro . the Rev . T . J . Brereton , from Isaiah xxviii . 16 : "Therefore , thus said thc Lord God , behold I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone , a tried stone , a sure foundation . " All commentators agreed that Jesus Christ was the foundation here referred to .

He wished , he said , that it hacl fallen to thc lot of one more eloquent than he to preach to the brethren on this anniversary ; but he gladly availed himself of the opportunity to exhort them , in all sincerity , not merely to perform their Masonic duties , but , as a Christian minister , to perform their Christian

duties , to look for salvation to Jesus Christ , the chief corner-stone . There were two great points in the text—first , God ' s foundation for the stability of His church ; and , secondly , the peculiar qualities by which this foundation is distinguished . Great pains were taken by skilful builders that the

foundation of a building should be good , because , if not , the safety of the building was endangered . So , when the Great Architect had to erect the glorious temple of which Christ was thc foundation , He selected the only stone which could bear thc weight of the building which should be erected—namely ,

Jesus Christ . It was only through Christ taking upon himself the form of man and dying upon the cross that at one time sinners could be saved , God ' s justice satisfied , His law magnified , and His glory advanced . He passed on lo notice the peculiar qualities by which this foundation was

distinguished . Christ was frequently spoken of in the . Scriptures as a stone , and one of the qualifications necessary was strength . The poets fabled one Atlas , who bore the earth upon his shoulders , but this Christ , the sure foundation-stone , could bear a much greater weight . Let no one present suppose the burthen of his

sin too heavy for him to bear . Christ was further represented as a tried stone . The wise master-builder examined and proved thc quality of thc stones he used for the foundation , for were they rotten thc building must fall . God had tried this foundation by laying upon Him the

iniquity of us all , by causing Him to drink thc cup of wrath , and placing Him in the ignominious position of death upon the cross . Herod tried it when he massacred the infants at Bethlehem , thc Pharisees tried it when they charged Him with being gluttonous and a winebibber , and when they took Him to the browof the hill and cast Him down

headlong , when they took Him before Pilate and nailed Him to the tree , and when they placed a stone at the door of the sepulchre and set a watch , saying , " This deceiver said , In three d ays will I rise again . " But in spite of this the foundation remained unshaken , and Christ had ascended up into heaven , He had led captivity captive , and had received gifts for men , What further testimony

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was needed ? Again this was to be a foundationstone , a corner-stone . Corner stones were generally used for three purposes . The first was union . If the corner-stones of a building were removed , the building would fall ; and if the great cornerstone were removed , the living temple would

become a confused heap . The second purpose was beauty , and in Christ , the sure foundation-stone , they had the greatest beauty . The other purpose for which a corner-stone was used was for regulation —the walls must be squared up with the cornerstone ; and so our lives must be regulated by Christ , the chief corner-stone . In conclusion , he asked

whether all the brethren were building on this sure foundation , and if they were not , he besought them to consider their position , retrace their steps , and rest themselves upon Christ , so that in due time they might receive the benediction , "Well done , good and faithful servant , enter thou into the joy of thy Lord . "

A grand banquet was afterwards held in the Public Hall , which was handsomely decorated for the occasion with the banners of the various lodges , as well as with spreading ferns and beautiful plants . Tlie banquet was served by Bro . George Spalding , and reflected great credit

upon his management . Tlie harmony of the evening was greatly promoted by Bros . Monlem Smith , Chaplin Henry , — Baxter , and G . T . Carter , who sung a selection of songs and ballads during the evening . The Provincial Grand Master , who presided ,

upon the close of the repast , gave the toasts of "The Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Royal Family , " which were loyally responded to ; " The Grand Master of England , the Marquis of Ripon ; " " The Earl Zetland and the Prince of AVales , Past Grand

Masters of England . Tlie toast of " The Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge " was responded to by Bros , the Rev . C . J . Martyn and R . W . Robert Bagshaw ,

P . G . M . of Essex . Bro . E . I . Lockwood , D . P . G . M . of Suffolk , then proposed " The Health of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , " who appropriately responded .

The toast of " The D . P . G . M . of Suffolk , " responded to by Bro . Lockwood , was followed by those of '' The Provincial Grancl Chaplain and Clergy of the Province , " and " The Wardens and Oflicers , Past and Present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " to which Bro . the

Rev . F . Palmer replied . Tlie " Visiting Brethren of other Provinces' was replied to by the Worshipful the Mayor of Ipswich . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded for the toast of the " Masonic Charities , " Bros . R . M . Senderson and P . Cornell for the " Masters

ofthe Province , " Bro . Lucia for the "Provincial Grand Secretary , " and Bro . Barber , Provincial Grand Organist , for " The Ladies . " Bro . Montem Smith and the rest of the vocalists were then toasted , the P . G . M . speaking in high terms of their vocal abilities and the

extreme pleasure they had caused the brethren . With the Tyler ' s toast , one of the most successful gatherings every held in the county were brought to a close . We may mention here that Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Emra Holmes , acted as toastmaster .

The next meeting will be held at Sudbury , under the auspices of the Stour Valley Lodge . Bro . F . S . Corrance , M . P ., who had been expected ta attend , was unavoidably absent , ancl Bro . Lord Henniker had unfortunately to leave for town before the banquet .

ARK MARINERS . —The Ark Mariners of Rochdale , who constitute thc oldest , if not thc only continuous , Ark lodge in England , have applied lo thc G . M . M . M . for a warrant of confirmation . HOLLOWAY ' S PiLLS .--Biliousncss , Headache , and Deranged Slomach . —Recollect , reader , that most diseases come on wilh apparently a aii'iv' . g beginning , which could

at that stage be readily stopped , but hcing neglected , other and more serious symptoms soon set in—the stomach becomes disordered , more or less feverish signs appear , followed by loss of appetite , strength ancl energy . As a cuunteracter of these terrible symptoms it is only

necessary to take moderate doses of Holloway s Pills , which will purify the blood , give a healthy action to the vital functions and restore a robust state of feeling to the greatest valetudinarian . During hot weather , when the spirits flag from exhaustion , occasional doses of Holloway ' s medicine will recruit thc failing powers and renew vigour . —[ Advt . ]

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The usual meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held on Saturday , the ist instant , at Freemasons ' Hall , Bro . Browse , V . P ., presiding . There were also present : Bros . B . Head , R . W .

Stewart , J . Symonds , J . R . Sheen , and F . Walters , V . P . ' s ; W . Young , N . Wingfield , T . Wilkins , D . Rose , M . A . Loewenstark , J . Weaver , T . J . Sabine , A . D . Loewenstark , H . Bartlett , Dr . Dixon , J . Turner , Grosjean , Motion , & c .

Bro . Frederick Binckes , Secretary , read the minutes ofthe previous meeting , which were confirmed . Six candidates' names were added to the

large list of applicants for admission to the school at the October election—making sixty applicants , viz ., forty from the old list and twenty added during the last six months . Nine vacancies were declared .

Such a state of affairs should not be allowed to exist . If every brother would but contribute a small sum annually , all applications would be received , want of funds only preventing more than the stated number being admitted .

Obituary.

Obituary .

—r *—BRO . WILLIAM DONALD , D . D .

Bro . William Donald , D . D ., Chaplain of Union Lodge of Portland and the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick , recently died . He was made a Master Mason in Union Lodge on the 17 th of August , 1865 ; exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason in New Brunswick Chapter , on the 30 th July , 1866 ; admitted to the

circle of R . and S . Masters , 14 th August , 1866 ; made a Knight ofthe Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , 9 th February , 1 S 6 9 ; a Knight of Malta , 2 nd September , 186 9 ; and was installed a member of the Order of Rose Croix , H . R . D . M ., in Moore Chapter ( Ancient Rite ) , the 14 th April , 1870 .

( To the Editor of The Freemason . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Will you have the

goodness to say in next number of THE FREEMASON what is the correct size for a Master Mason ' s apron , as in two or three lodges that I know the size varies . Your replv will much oblige

A MASTER MASON . Church-street , Liverpool , June 28 th , 1871 .

We copy the following from the Art fournal for this month , and are glad to see our Brother Rosenthal's work so hi ghly spoken of : — " A distinguished and very able artist , S . Rosenthal , has painted a picture to commemorate the inauguration of Freemasons' Hall . Bro . H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , the G . Master , thc Earl of Zetland , thc Earl de Grey ancl Ripon , and many other of the Brotherhood , ' Free and Accepted Masons , ' figure in the group . It contains several portraits ; we can depose to the accuracy of likeness in several of lesser note , while the leading

personages will be recognised at once . The arrangement is excellent ; each is fully seen while there is no overcrowding or confusion . Thc painter has necessarily introduced so many persons that perhaps grace of composition is sacrificed ; but as an assemblage of portraits , it has been rarely

surpassed ; while as a work of art , it has high merit as well as interest , indeed , it may be justly ranked among the very best productions of its class . We presume it will be engraved , and probably some wealthy brother will present thc picture to one of the Freemasons' Charities . "

WE have received a ticket for thc Grand Masonic Festival at Fountains Abbey on Wednesday next , the 12 th inst ., and regret our inability to attend . The object of thc festival being to augment thc fund for the " De Grey Scholarships , " we are convinced it will ensure extensive support from the members of thc Craft , and we wish its energetic promoters sunshine and success in their praiseworthy undertaking .