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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual communication of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the Town Hall , Kendal , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., under the banner of the Union Lodge , No . 129 , and , properly speaking , the senior lodge , with perhaps a voting power double any lodge in the province . The attendance was not so large as former years , although , with the exception of three , all the lodges were represented . The Right Hon . the Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W .
Prov- G . M ., presided , and at 12 . 30 prompt Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form . The following Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers were in attendance , as well as members of private lodges : Bros . W . Kirkbride , P . M . 339 , P . P . G . S . W ., as Dep . Prov . G . M . ; John Barr , P . M . ug , P . G . S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M . S 72 , 1660 , as P . G . J . W . ; Rev . C . J . Bateman , Chap . 371 , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . I . Anderson , Chap . 119 , P . G . A . Chap . ; R . J . Nelson
P . M . 129 , P . G . Treas . ; G . J . McKay , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . Sec . ; G . Ryrie , P . M . 119 , P . G . S . D . ; G . Taylor , P . M . 1074 , P . G . D . C ; J . H . Hogg , P . M . 129 , as P . G . S . of W . ; J . Paterson , P . M . 9 62 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Townson , Org . 872 , 33 P . G . Org . ; W . L . Towerson , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Purst . ; W . Middleton , P . M . 129 , P . G . A . Sec ; T . F . Braithwaite , ug , P . G . Stwd . ; H . Burns , W . M . S 72 , P . G . Steward ; I . C . Thompson , P . M . 062 , P . G . Steward ; J . Hewson , Tyler 1002
P . G . Tyler ; George W . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . Senior Warden ; H . Cook , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Pagen , W . M . 119 ; W . C . Johns , I . P . M . 119 ; J . W . Taylor ; Thos . Richardson , Tyler ; Wm . Tattersall , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Wm . Cartnell , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . D . C ; E . W . Brinstead , A . Wilson , A . W . Hardy , I . G . ; J . R . lllingworth , C . Rishton , J . E . Thurnam , Henry Hoggarth , William Harrison , T . Wilson , F . Wilson , E . Winskill , R . Fisher , Robt . Wheenary , John Holme
P . M . 129 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wm . Thompson , Tyler ; H . Fawcett , G . F . Gent , Dr . Sturridge , T . A . Argles , P . M . ; T . B . Arnison , P . M . 339 , P . P . G . D . C . ; P . de E . Collin , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . R . Banks , P . M . 371 ; Chas . Paget , 129 ; Jas . Copeland , 129 ; J . Watson , Sec . 129 ; Robert Remmington , S . W . 129 ; F . Hodgson , P . M . 872 ; Edwin Rose , P . M . ; Thos . Brakenridge , S . W . S 72 ; J . A . Salkeld , P . M . 962 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Lewthwaite , W . M . 9 62 ; H . Carruthers , W . M . 1002 ; J . Towers , 1002 ; H . Wearing , 1073 ; Dr . Chas . Gour Ring , P . M . 1073 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . N . Hoare , 1073 ; J . Hall ,
P . M . 1073 ; E . Armitage , P . M . 1074 ; Rev . G . B . Armes , W . M . 126 7 , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Tyson , P . M . 126 7 ; A . Moordaff , Sec ; W . Moordaff , P . Dukes , H . Hartley , F . Moordaff , Wm . Burnyeat , J . J . Wilson , I . P . M . 1267 ; Dr . Anderson , Wm . Atkinson , P . M . 1390 ; Geo . Hill , P . M . ; John Atkinson , Sec . ; H . J . Fox , S . D . ; R . Walker , R . Lewthwaite , L . Ward , W . M . 1400 ; W . Carlyle , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; H . Wynn , P . M . ; A . Little , W . M . elect ; J . Ruberry , Sec ; J . Hewison , 1532 ; Thomas Richardson , 1532 ; J . H . Pearson , P . M . 1532 ; H . Ward , W . M . 1989 ; Chas . Gowan , I . P . M . 1089 , Sec ; and others .
The roll of lodges and the actual Provincial Grand Officers was called over , when a few were found to be absent , and had tendered their apology , one brother enclosing a cheque , with expressions of regret for unavoidable absence .
The minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Carlisle on the 6 th April , were read and confirmed . The PROV . G . TREASURER next read a statement of accounts , which showed a small balance on the right side , the province having made its voting power three-fold within the last five years . The accounts were passed as read .
On the motion of Bro . KENWORTHY , seconded by Bro . HOLME , Bro . R . J . Nelson was again elected , by a unanimous vote , P . G . Treasurer . The following brethren were then invested as Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . W . Cartmell , P . M . 129 ... ... . ... Prov . G . S . W . „ T . B . Arnison , P . M . 339 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W .
„ Rev . James Anderson , Chap . 119 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ R . J , Nelson , P . M . 129 ... ( elected ) ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . C . Thompson , I . P . M . 962 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ George J . McKay , P . M . 129 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Sec . „ James Copeland , P . M . 129 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . .. I . Johnston . P . M . IAOO ... ... ... Prov . G . I . D .
„ R . L . Court , P . M . 310 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ E . Armitage , P . M . 1074 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ Fletcher Hodgson , P . M . 872 ... ... Prov . G . A . D . ofC . „ Charles Gowan , I . P . M . 1989 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ J . R . Banks , P . M . 371 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . H . Pearson , P . M . 1532 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br .
„ W . Atkinson , P . M . 1390 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . Middleton , P . M . 129 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Sec . „ Henry Burns , W . M . 872 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ L . Ward , W . M . 1400 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst . ,, W . C . Johns , I . P . M . 119 ... ,. T . A . Argles , P . M . 129 ... „ B . Waller , P . M . 1074 ... ... .,. Lo ,- e . . _ Wfc
„ J . Lewthwaite , W . M . 962 ... , „ "uv " u "" „ J . Hall , P . M . 1073 »» J . J . Wilson , I . P . M . 1267 „ W . jThompson , Tyler 129 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . The report of the Charity Committee was read , and , on the motion of Bro , KENWORTHY , passed .
Bro . P . E . COLLIN ' S notice of motion was moved for the sum of io guineas to erect a font in Netherton Church , Maryport , of which the corner stone was laid with Masonic honours two years ago , the same font to commemorate the same . The motion was , on the recommendation of several brethren , withdrawn , and the collection made previous to closing Provincial Grand Lodge , which amounted to over £ 10 , was devoted to that purpose .
The usual custom of falling into processional order , and marching with a band of music to church , was abandoned this year , and this was one of the reasons given for the small attendance . The generally expressed opinion was , that if a lodge desires to walk to church application should be made to the R . W . Prov . G . M . at the same time Provincial Grand Lod ge is invited ; if not , let it be specified on the day that the invitation is given .
* h ( Puov ' ^ RAND MASTER invited a free expression of opinion , when , with few exceptions , the majority of the brethren present appeared favourable to the marching to the sound of the drum . b H ? | ^ ° * Grand Secretary was instructed to ascertain the views held y the lod ges in the province , by signature , as early as possible .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
The Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev . C . J . BATEMAN , delivered a very eloquent address , entitled " Masonic or Ch ristian Benevolence . " The universal Chanty of Freemasonry was clearly set forth , and highly appreciated by all present .
With other general business appertaining for the good and welfare of the province , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where a banquet was served worthy of the host and hostess . The loyal and Masonic toasts were . duly honoured , worthy of Cumberland and Westmorland .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwick.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICK .
On Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., the annual gathering of brethren in connection with this province took place at Warwick , representatives from all the lodges in the county being present . The proceedings commenced at the Shire Hall shortly after half-past two o ' clock , upwards of 100 brethren attending the business meeting , which occupied an hour and a half . The following were among those who subscribed their names in theTyler's books :
Bros . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . ; Col . Machen , D . P . G . M . ; G . King-Patten , P . G . S . W . ; G . F . Hough , P . G . Chap . ; J . F . Collins , P . G . Treas . ; E . J . Seymour , P . M . 301 , P . G . Reg . ; G . Beech , P . G . Sec . ; D . Rose , P . G . Stwd . ; R . H . Vertegan , 74 , P . G . S . D . ; J . Grinsell , G . J . D . ; W . Cox , P . G . D . of C ; Stephen Cox and W . Price , P . G . S . Brs . ; T . Troman , Mus . Bac , P . G . Org . ; E . Green , P . G . Purst . ; S . E . Howell . A . H . W . Ratcliff , M . Hooper . E . Mallard , P . G . Stwds . ; J . Moffatt , P . M . 74 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Boddington . P . M . 567 , P . P . G . A . C ; A . E . Fridlander , P . P . G . W . ; J . M . Moulton , P . M . 567 , P . P . G . A . P . ; T . Vaughton , P . M . 1 S 16 and 1246 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; G . Smith , P . M . 5 67 , P . P . G . D . ;
H . Stanley , P . M . 395 , P . P . G . S . W . , * J . Glover , P . M . 395 ; D . Lavenstein , P . M . 1474 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . M . Boddington , P . M . 1216 , P . P . G . A . Sec . ; J . S . Kennedy . P . M . 1431 , P . P . G . W . ; E . T . Bourton , P . M . 11 S 0 , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . W . Cooke , P . M . 204 , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Vero , 1333 ; C . R . Garnett , W . M . 2133 ; J . Nugent , P . M . 432 ; W . Miller , P . M . 1266 ; T . Richard , P . M . 254 ; W . H . Wood , P . M . 1474 ; J . W . Martin , VV . M . 587 ; E . Nolan , P . M . 587 ; C . F . Rowe , P . M . 587 ; J . S . Foster , W . M . 74 ; A . T . Warrilow , S . W . 739 ; S . Lyon , W . M . 43 ; J . Pritchett , W . M . 1614 ; M . Hooper ,
5 S 7 , P . G . Steward ; C . Lee , P . M . 74 , P . P . G . W . ; B . J . Allsopp , P . M . 1431 , P . G . A . D . of C ; D . Cole , P . M . 254 ; F . A . Lane , Sec . 2133 ; J . F . Bank , I . G . 2133 ; W . Brown , 2 I 33 ; G . F . Loggin , 2133 ; T . Benham , 723 ; J . Smith , 2133 ; H . E . Mewis , 44 ; W . H . Palmer , 74 ; W . Green , 395 ; D . Archer , 74 ; G . Round , W . M . 473 - W . T . Sumner , 473 ; J . Ricketts , 395 ; T . Astill , 1246 ; H . Simpson , W . M . 502 ; W . Inigo Jones ; A . E . Davis , 567 ; J . W . Oavis , S . W . 43 ; F . Glover , J . D . 395 ; W . T . Tollady , 1180 ; A . E . Hart , 1016 ; G . F . Rooker , 101 6 ; W . Clarke , P . M . 725 ; Felix Jones , I . P . M . 74 ; I . C .
" uy 925 ; Thurston Rivington , 284 ; G . Rollason , W . M . 1246 ; T . Barnet , S . W . 395 ; H . D . Morin , Sec 395 ; C . Baker , 1664 ; W . H . Brown , 2 S 4 ; H . V . Spence , 567 ; J . Hughes , W . M . 1180 ; E . J . Blake , 1246 ; J . W . Matthews , P . M . 925 ; C . G . Bloomer , S . W . 1016 ; W . Glover , W . M . 925 ; E . Jones , 74 ; Reg . Bird , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Oxon ; T . Ball , W . M . 1530 ; W . J . Taylor , I . P . M . 1016 ; W . G . Hills , W . M . 238 ; P . Porter , Sec . 0 * 18 ; M . Fenton , W . M . J 6 IO ; I . Brooks , P . G . S . D . Ruebv :
W . Stacey , P . M . 1782 ; W . Day , P . M . 1782 ; R . Barber , J . W . 17 S 3 ; W . Stroud , Sec . 1782 ; E . Burfield , W . M . ; H . Maycock , Sec . ; E . Hunt , J . D . ; F . P . Trepess , I . G . j C . Wilson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; G . Hiorns , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Jas . Collins , S . W . ; Jos . Boddington , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C .: H . Shepherd ; J . W . Frankton , P . M . ; T . Benham , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; H . W . Sprenger ; Jno . Marsh ; J . P . Beck , 39 s ; A . B . A . Cunnew , 395 ; N . Burrows , Prov . G . Tyler ; and James Chapman , Asst . P . G . Tyler .
Shortly afterfouro clock the brethren , wearing their full regalia , marched in procession to St . Mary's Church , where a special service was held , and to which the general public were admitted . The officiating clergymen were the vicar ( the Rev . A . C . Irvine ) , the Rev . W . Fawcett ( Priest-Chaplain ) , and Bro . the Rev . Thurston Rivington . The sermon was preached by the Rev . G . Hough , P . G . Chaplain . Mr . W . H . Bellamy presided at the organ . A collection was made at the close of the service , and the Iodge afterwards voted £ < 5 s . towards the Restoration Fund .
In the evening a banquet look place at the Woolpack Hotel , and the company numbered nearly 100 . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . Master , presided . Subjoined is a copy of the toast list : " The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Princeof Wales , K . G ., M . W . G . M ., " "The Right Hon . the Earl Carnarvon . M . W . Pro Grand Master , " "The Right Hon . the Earl
of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master , " "The Officers , Present and Past , of the Grand Lodge of England , " "The R . W . Prov . G . Masterof Warwick , shire , Lord Leigh , " "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Machen , and the Officers , Present and Past , of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " " The W . M . of the Unity Lodge , " "The Visitors , " and the Tyler ' s toast . The banquet was magnificently served by Miss Knapp , proprietress of the hotel , the decoration of the tables eliciting general admiration .
HAMBURG . —When Freemasonry was introduced really into Hamburg is not quite clear . The Monsieur de Thour , or Thuanus , or De Thou mentioned in our Constitution Books is not apparently verified in Germany ; neither is there any precise evidence of the deputation granted to eleven German brethren , good brethren , by Lord Strathmore , in 1733 , for constituting a lodge at Hamburg . The German writers rather lean to a French
protocol of a meeting of Freemasons , December 6 , 1737 , as the formal foundation of Freemasonry in Hamburg , though we are inclined to think , knowing the irregularity of those early days , that the English account is substantially correct . Be this as it may , the " Handbuch " talks of a " Karl Sarry , English Prov . Grand Master of Prussiaand Brandenburg ; but we can find no trace of such a brother , and therefore rather lean to the theory that the
practical development of Freemasonry in Hamburg dates from Matthias Albert Luttmann ' s P . G . Mastership in 1740 . The lodge , which had been working , some say from 1737 , others from 1733 , without a name , in 1741 took the name of " Absalom , " and in the same year , according to Findel , the P . G . Lodgeof Hamburg and Saxony was formed . It is , however , quite clear that in 1738 Freemasonry was active in Hamburg .
Soon after this the high grades appear on the scene , and bring in much of confusion and controversy , conflicting systems and opposing rites . In 1789 , the Grand Lodge of Hamburg was formed out of the old Prov . Grand Lodge of Lower Saxony , and revived in 1801 , 1811 , —and perhaps after the French occupation of Hamburg is still in existence . It has now three lodges under it , and 2629 brethren . There is also a Provincial Lodge of Lower
Saxony at Hamburg , founded June 4 , 1777 . It has , apparently , six Johannite lodges and one Andrew lodge under it , with a few hundred members . There is also the " Eclectic System , " or Schroder's " Engbund , " which is we believe , worked in only two lodges , " Zur Brudertrue an der Elbe , " and the * ' Bruderkette , " which between them have about 300 members . The system of the Grand Lodge is Schroder ' s , that of Provincial Lodge , Zinnendorf ' s . —Kenning ' s Cyclopcudia of Freemasonry .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual communication of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the Town Hall , Kendal , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., under the banner of the Union Lodge , No . 129 , and , properly speaking , the senior lodge , with perhaps a voting power double any lodge in the province . The attendance was not so large as former years , although , with the exception of three , all the lodges were represented . The Right Hon . the Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W .
Prov- G . M ., presided , and at 12 . 30 prompt Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form . The following Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers were in attendance , as well as members of private lodges : Bros . W . Kirkbride , P . M . 339 , P . P . G . S . W ., as Dep . Prov . G . M . ; John Barr , P . M . ug , P . G . S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M . S 72 , 1660 , as P . G . J . W . ; Rev . C . J . Bateman , Chap . 371 , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . I . Anderson , Chap . 119 , P . G . A . Chap . ; R . J . Nelson
P . M . 129 , P . G . Treas . ; G . J . McKay , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . Sec . ; G . Ryrie , P . M . 119 , P . G . S . D . ; G . Taylor , P . M . 1074 , P . G . D . C ; J . H . Hogg , P . M . 129 , as P . G . S . of W . ; J . Paterson , P . M . 9 62 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Townson , Org . 872 , 33 P . G . Org . ; W . L . Towerson , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Purst . ; W . Middleton , P . M . 129 , P . G . A . Sec ; T . F . Braithwaite , ug , P . G . Stwd . ; H . Burns , W . M . S 72 , P . G . Steward ; I . C . Thompson , P . M . 062 , P . G . Steward ; J . Hewson , Tyler 1002
P . G . Tyler ; George W . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . Senior Warden ; H . Cook , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Pagen , W . M . 119 ; W . C . Johns , I . P . M . 119 ; J . W . Taylor ; Thos . Richardson , Tyler ; Wm . Tattersall , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Wm . Cartnell , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . D . C ; E . W . Brinstead , A . Wilson , A . W . Hardy , I . G . ; J . R . lllingworth , C . Rishton , J . E . Thurnam , Henry Hoggarth , William Harrison , T . Wilson , F . Wilson , E . Winskill , R . Fisher , Robt . Wheenary , John Holme
P . M . 129 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wm . Thompson , Tyler ; H . Fawcett , G . F . Gent , Dr . Sturridge , T . A . Argles , P . M . ; T . B . Arnison , P . M . 339 , P . P . G . D . C . ; P . de E . Collin , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . R . Banks , P . M . 371 ; Chas . Paget , 129 ; Jas . Copeland , 129 ; J . Watson , Sec . 129 ; Robert Remmington , S . W . 129 ; F . Hodgson , P . M . 872 ; Edwin Rose , P . M . ; Thos . Brakenridge , S . W . S 72 ; J . A . Salkeld , P . M . 962 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Lewthwaite , W . M . 9 62 ; H . Carruthers , W . M . 1002 ; J . Towers , 1002 ; H . Wearing , 1073 ; Dr . Chas . Gour Ring , P . M . 1073 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . N . Hoare , 1073 ; J . Hall ,
P . M . 1073 ; E . Armitage , P . M . 1074 ; Rev . G . B . Armes , W . M . 126 7 , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Tyson , P . M . 126 7 ; A . Moordaff , Sec ; W . Moordaff , P . Dukes , H . Hartley , F . Moordaff , Wm . Burnyeat , J . J . Wilson , I . P . M . 1267 ; Dr . Anderson , Wm . Atkinson , P . M . 1390 ; Geo . Hill , P . M . ; John Atkinson , Sec . ; H . J . Fox , S . D . ; R . Walker , R . Lewthwaite , L . Ward , W . M . 1400 ; W . Carlyle , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; H . Wynn , P . M . ; A . Little , W . M . elect ; J . Ruberry , Sec ; J . Hewison , 1532 ; Thomas Richardson , 1532 ; J . H . Pearson , P . M . 1532 ; H . Ward , W . M . 1989 ; Chas . Gowan , I . P . M . 1089 , Sec ; and others .
The roll of lodges and the actual Provincial Grand Officers was called over , when a few were found to be absent , and had tendered their apology , one brother enclosing a cheque , with expressions of regret for unavoidable absence .
The minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Carlisle on the 6 th April , were read and confirmed . The PROV . G . TREASURER next read a statement of accounts , which showed a small balance on the right side , the province having made its voting power three-fold within the last five years . The accounts were passed as read .
On the motion of Bro . KENWORTHY , seconded by Bro . HOLME , Bro . R . J . Nelson was again elected , by a unanimous vote , P . G . Treasurer . The following brethren were then invested as Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . W . Cartmell , P . M . 129 ... ... . ... Prov . G . S . W . „ T . B . Arnison , P . M . 339 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W .
„ Rev . James Anderson , Chap . 119 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ R . J , Nelson , P . M . 129 ... ( elected ) ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . C . Thompson , I . P . M . 962 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ George J . McKay , P . M . 129 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Sec . „ James Copeland , P . M . 129 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . .. I . Johnston . P . M . IAOO ... ... ... Prov . G . I . D .
„ R . L . Court , P . M . 310 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ E . Armitage , P . M . 1074 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ Fletcher Hodgson , P . M . 872 ... ... Prov . G . A . D . ofC . „ Charles Gowan , I . P . M . 1989 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ J . R . Banks , P . M . 371 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . H . Pearson , P . M . 1532 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br .
„ W . Atkinson , P . M . 1390 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . Middleton , P . M . 129 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Sec . „ Henry Burns , W . M . 872 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ L . Ward , W . M . 1400 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst . ,, W . C . Johns , I . P . M . 119 ... ,. T . A . Argles , P . M . 129 ... „ B . Waller , P . M . 1074 ... ... .,. Lo ,- e . . _ Wfc
„ J . Lewthwaite , W . M . 962 ... , „ "uv " u "" „ J . Hall , P . M . 1073 »» J . J . Wilson , I . P . M . 1267 „ W . jThompson , Tyler 129 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . The report of the Charity Committee was read , and , on the motion of Bro , KENWORTHY , passed .
Bro . P . E . COLLIN ' S notice of motion was moved for the sum of io guineas to erect a font in Netherton Church , Maryport , of which the corner stone was laid with Masonic honours two years ago , the same font to commemorate the same . The motion was , on the recommendation of several brethren , withdrawn , and the collection made previous to closing Provincial Grand Lodge , which amounted to over £ 10 , was devoted to that purpose .
The usual custom of falling into processional order , and marching with a band of music to church , was abandoned this year , and this was one of the reasons given for the small attendance . The generally expressed opinion was , that if a lodge desires to walk to church application should be made to the R . W . Prov . G . M . at the same time Provincial Grand Lod ge is invited ; if not , let it be specified on the day that the invitation is given .
* h ( Puov ' ^ RAND MASTER invited a free expression of opinion , when , with few exceptions , the majority of the brethren present appeared favourable to the marching to the sound of the drum . b H ? | ^ ° * Grand Secretary was instructed to ascertain the views held y the lod ges in the province , by signature , as early as possible .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
The Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev . C . J . BATEMAN , delivered a very eloquent address , entitled " Masonic or Ch ristian Benevolence . " The universal Chanty of Freemasonry was clearly set forth , and highly appreciated by all present .
With other general business appertaining for the good and welfare of the province , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where a banquet was served worthy of the host and hostess . The loyal and Masonic toasts were . duly honoured , worthy of Cumberland and Westmorland .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwick.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICK .
On Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., the annual gathering of brethren in connection with this province took place at Warwick , representatives from all the lodges in the county being present . The proceedings commenced at the Shire Hall shortly after half-past two o ' clock , upwards of 100 brethren attending the business meeting , which occupied an hour and a half . The following were among those who subscribed their names in theTyler's books :
Bros . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . ; Col . Machen , D . P . G . M . ; G . King-Patten , P . G . S . W . ; G . F . Hough , P . G . Chap . ; J . F . Collins , P . G . Treas . ; E . J . Seymour , P . M . 301 , P . G . Reg . ; G . Beech , P . G . Sec . ; D . Rose , P . G . Stwd . ; R . H . Vertegan , 74 , P . G . S . D . ; J . Grinsell , G . J . D . ; W . Cox , P . G . D . of C ; Stephen Cox and W . Price , P . G . S . Brs . ; T . Troman , Mus . Bac , P . G . Org . ; E . Green , P . G . Purst . ; S . E . Howell . A . H . W . Ratcliff , M . Hooper . E . Mallard , P . G . Stwds . ; J . Moffatt , P . M . 74 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Boddington . P . M . 567 , P . P . G . A . C ; A . E . Fridlander , P . P . G . W . ; J . M . Moulton , P . M . 567 , P . P . G . A . P . ; T . Vaughton , P . M . 1 S 16 and 1246 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; G . Smith , P . M . 5 67 , P . P . G . D . ;
H . Stanley , P . M . 395 , P . P . G . S . W . , * J . Glover , P . M . 395 ; D . Lavenstein , P . M . 1474 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . M . Boddington , P . M . 1216 , P . P . G . A . Sec . ; J . S . Kennedy . P . M . 1431 , P . P . G . W . ; E . T . Bourton , P . M . 11 S 0 , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . W . Cooke , P . M . 204 , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Vero , 1333 ; C . R . Garnett , W . M . 2133 ; J . Nugent , P . M . 432 ; W . Miller , P . M . 1266 ; T . Richard , P . M . 254 ; W . H . Wood , P . M . 1474 ; J . W . Martin , VV . M . 587 ; E . Nolan , P . M . 587 ; C . F . Rowe , P . M . 587 ; J . S . Foster , W . M . 74 ; A . T . Warrilow , S . W . 739 ; S . Lyon , W . M . 43 ; J . Pritchett , W . M . 1614 ; M . Hooper ,
5 S 7 , P . G . Steward ; C . Lee , P . M . 74 , P . P . G . W . ; B . J . Allsopp , P . M . 1431 , P . G . A . D . of C ; D . Cole , P . M . 254 ; F . A . Lane , Sec . 2133 ; J . F . Bank , I . G . 2133 ; W . Brown , 2 I 33 ; G . F . Loggin , 2133 ; T . Benham , 723 ; J . Smith , 2133 ; H . E . Mewis , 44 ; W . H . Palmer , 74 ; W . Green , 395 ; D . Archer , 74 ; G . Round , W . M . 473 - W . T . Sumner , 473 ; J . Ricketts , 395 ; T . Astill , 1246 ; H . Simpson , W . M . 502 ; W . Inigo Jones ; A . E . Davis , 567 ; J . W . Oavis , S . W . 43 ; F . Glover , J . D . 395 ; W . T . Tollady , 1180 ; A . E . Hart , 1016 ; G . F . Rooker , 101 6 ; W . Clarke , P . M . 725 ; Felix Jones , I . P . M . 74 ; I . C .
" uy 925 ; Thurston Rivington , 284 ; G . Rollason , W . M . 1246 ; T . Barnet , S . W . 395 ; H . D . Morin , Sec 395 ; C . Baker , 1664 ; W . H . Brown , 2 S 4 ; H . V . Spence , 567 ; J . Hughes , W . M . 1180 ; E . J . Blake , 1246 ; J . W . Matthews , P . M . 925 ; C . G . Bloomer , S . W . 1016 ; W . Glover , W . M . 925 ; E . Jones , 74 ; Reg . Bird , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Oxon ; T . Ball , W . M . 1530 ; W . J . Taylor , I . P . M . 1016 ; W . G . Hills , W . M . 238 ; P . Porter , Sec . 0 * 18 ; M . Fenton , W . M . J 6 IO ; I . Brooks , P . G . S . D . Ruebv :
W . Stacey , P . M . 1782 ; W . Day , P . M . 1782 ; R . Barber , J . W . 17 S 3 ; W . Stroud , Sec . 1782 ; E . Burfield , W . M . ; H . Maycock , Sec . ; E . Hunt , J . D . ; F . P . Trepess , I . G . j C . Wilson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; G . Hiorns , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Jas . Collins , S . W . ; Jos . Boddington , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C .: H . Shepherd ; J . W . Frankton , P . M . ; T . Benham , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; H . W . Sprenger ; Jno . Marsh ; J . P . Beck , 39 s ; A . B . A . Cunnew , 395 ; N . Burrows , Prov . G . Tyler ; and James Chapman , Asst . P . G . Tyler .
Shortly afterfouro clock the brethren , wearing their full regalia , marched in procession to St . Mary's Church , where a special service was held , and to which the general public were admitted . The officiating clergymen were the vicar ( the Rev . A . C . Irvine ) , the Rev . W . Fawcett ( Priest-Chaplain ) , and Bro . the Rev . Thurston Rivington . The sermon was preached by the Rev . G . Hough , P . G . Chaplain . Mr . W . H . Bellamy presided at the organ . A collection was made at the close of the service , and the Iodge afterwards voted £ < 5 s . towards the Restoration Fund .
In the evening a banquet look place at the Woolpack Hotel , and the company numbered nearly 100 . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . Master , presided . Subjoined is a copy of the toast list : " The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the Princeof Wales , K . G ., M . W . G . M ., " "The Right Hon . the Earl Carnarvon . M . W . Pro Grand Master , " "The Right Hon . the Earl
of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master , " "The Officers , Present and Past , of the Grand Lodge of England , " "The R . W . Prov . G . Masterof Warwick , shire , Lord Leigh , " "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Machen , and the Officers , Present and Past , of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " " The W . M . of the Unity Lodge , " "The Visitors , " and the Tyler ' s toast . The banquet was magnificently served by Miss Knapp , proprietress of the hotel , the decoration of the tables eliciting general admiration .
HAMBURG . —When Freemasonry was introduced really into Hamburg is not quite clear . The Monsieur de Thour , or Thuanus , or De Thou mentioned in our Constitution Books is not apparently verified in Germany ; neither is there any precise evidence of the deputation granted to eleven German brethren , good brethren , by Lord Strathmore , in 1733 , for constituting a lodge at Hamburg . The German writers rather lean to a French
protocol of a meeting of Freemasons , December 6 , 1737 , as the formal foundation of Freemasonry in Hamburg , though we are inclined to think , knowing the irregularity of those early days , that the English account is substantially correct . Be this as it may , the " Handbuch " talks of a " Karl Sarry , English Prov . Grand Master of Prussiaand Brandenburg ; but we can find no trace of such a brother , and therefore rather lean to the theory that the
practical development of Freemasonry in Hamburg dates from Matthias Albert Luttmann ' s P . G . Mastership in 1740 . The lodge , which had been working , some say from 1737 , others from 1733 , without a name , in 1741 took the name of " Absalom , " and in the same year , according to Findel , the P . G . Lodgeof Hamburg and Saxony was formed . It is , however , quite clear that in 1738 Freemasonry was active in Hamburg .
Soon after this the high grades appear on the scene , and bring in much of confusion and controversy , conflicting systems and opposing rites . In 1789 , the Grand Lodge of Hamburg was formed out of the old Prov . Grand Lodge of Lower Saxony , and revived in 1801 , 1811 , —and perhaps after the French occupation of Hamburg is still in existence . It has now three lodges under it , and 2629 brethren . There is also a Provincial Lodge of Lower
Saxony at Hamburg , founded June 4 , 1777 . It has , apparently , six Johannite lodges and one Andrew lodge under it , with a few hundred members . There is also the " Eclectic System , " or Schroder's " Engbund , " which is we believe , worked in only two lodges , " Zur Brudertrue an der Elbe , " and the * ' Bruderkette , " which between them have about 300 members . The system of the Grand Lodge is Schroder ' s , that of Provincial Lodge , Zinnendorf ' s . —Kenning ' s Cyclopcudia of Freemasonry .