Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cambridgeshire.

W . Grimley , W . Tidnam , and amongst the visitors were Bros . John Deighton , P . M . 645 , Past Grand Deacon . Deputy P . G . M . Cambs . ; F . J . Wace , P . M . 859 , P . S . G . W . ; Jas . R . Ling , P . M . 88 , P . J . G . W . ; A . F . Doudgan , P . M . 441 , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . M . M . Robinson , P . M . 441 , P . P . . G . D . ; Thos . Nicholls , P . G . Treas . ; Fred . Bailey , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . J .

Basham , P . M . SS , P . P . S . G . D . ; James Neal York , P . M . 88 , P . P . S . G . W . ; B . Clennell , W . M . SS , P . J . G . D . Edward Haggis , P . G . Sec . ; W . H . Jarrold , Treas . 88 ; , Joshua Taylor , S . W . 441 ; G . Cole , J . W . 441 ; Fred . Dewberry , f . D . 441 ; Charles Boning , I . G . 441 ; Thos . Wood , Prov . G . Tyler ; W . Watford , P . M . t ; ; G . W . Page , W . M . 107 ; Rev . E . J . Alvis ,. io 7 , P . P . G . Chaplain Norfolk ; Maik Cox ,

S . D . 8 9 8 , J . A . Gifford J . D . 8 9 8 ; Joseph E . Phillips , 403 ; Rev . C . Cecil Sumner , 44 ; W . J . Gouleiing , 859 ; and others . After the loving cup had gone round the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . The W . M . in giving that of "The Prov . G . M ., the Earl of Hardwicke and the Officers of P . G . Lodge , " said although they must deplore the absence of his lordship , yet that in his Deputy they had a most

efficient and willing substitute . The province of Cambridgeshire might not be numerically a s ' . rong one , and the work to be performed by the D . P . G . M . might not engross the same amount of time as in other provinces , but every assistance was willingly given by the D . P . G . M . to the various lodges uneler his rule . The W . the D . P . G . M ., in acknowledging the toast , expressed the great pleasure it

had afforded him to assist at the installation of as worthy a brother as their W . M . ; and Bro . Haggis , Prov . G . Sec , in responding said that his visit to the Wisbech brethren would be one to be looked back to with feelings of the greatest pleasure and delight , and on behalf of the P . G . Lodge he thanked the members of 809 for the extremely hospitable manner in which they had been received . Bro . Collins

P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " regretted that it had not been placet ! in abler hands , but it was perhaps only right that the toast shoulel come from one who knew the W . M ., and could speak of the way he had performed his work during the past year . He ( Bro . Collins ) could only say that looking at their W . M ., either as a Mason , as a man of the world and citizen , or in his

business capacity , there was not one in the lodge more suited to fill the Master ' s chair than Bro . Carrick . The toast was most cordially received anil elrank with musical honours . The W . M . in reply said that his position amongst them that day was a somewhat singular one . He ought in the ordinary course of things to be returning thanks as I . P . M ., but he could assure them it was with

feelings of Che greatest pleasure that he was adelressing them as their W . M . When he was installed last year he had askcel his officers anel the Past Masters to rally round him , and that with their assistance he would endeavour to discharge his duties to the satisfaction of the lodge . He could with the greatest pleasure say that they had done so . To his officers and the Past Masters especially he tendered

his warmest thanks . He was glad to say that in their lodge the Past Masters , who ought to form its backbone , did not as soon as they had filled the Master ' s chair cease in their attendance . The W . M . in the course of his remarks alluded to the recent action of the Grand Orient of France , and rejoiced that 809 hail sent up to Grand Lodge a reseilution heartily concurring in the line taken by

Grand Lodge of England . Bro . W . H . Exley , P . M . and Treas , in proposing "The Masonic Charities , " suggested that the amount collected that evening should be appropriated towards providing the nomination eif a bed at the Humtanton Convalescent Institution , and this was heartily agreeel to , and on the charity box being openeel Bro . Exley declared that nearly sufficient had been collectcel to provide a bed

and that he would himself gladly make up the small difference required . The W . M . said that in order that the Charities might not suffer , and as a mark of his gratitude for the kindness of the brethren in re-electing him W . M ., he would be glad to represent their lodge as Steward at either the Boys' or Girls' forthcoming festival . During the

evening some excellent songs were given by Bro . Rev . E . J . Alvis , 107 , P . G . Chap . Norfolk , and Bros . Collins , Chennell , Douglas Lithgow , Ellis , and others , and the Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion admittedly one of the most enjoyable and successful gatherings ever held in the Wisbech Luilgc .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND

The half-yearly meeting of the Provincial Grand Craft Lodge of Cun . berlanel and Westmorland was held in Penrith on Friday , the 2 fith ult ., at the New Crown Hotel , under the banner of the Lodge of Unanimity , No . 3 ^ 59 . The Earl of Beclive , M . P ., P . M . 1074 , R . W . Prov . Grand

Master , opened the Provincial Grand Lodge in due form , at half-past one o ' clock , supported by the following officers : Bros . Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., P . M . 129 , P . G . W . of England , R . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; W . Kirkbride , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . S . W ., as P . G . S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Sir It . C . Musgave , P . M . ^ 9 ; J . A . Wheatlcy , P . M . 310 , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Simpson ,

P . M . 129 and 812 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . Chaplain of En gland , as P . G . Chaplain ; John Lemon , P . M . 327 , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . Treas . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ); W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; T . Atkinson , P . M . 872 , P . G . D . C . ; G . J . McKay , W . M . 129 , P . G . A . D . C . ; I . L . Paitson ,

W . M . 119 , P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Lewthwnile , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Org . ; J . W . Young . P . M . 1400 , P . G . Purs . ; T . B . Arnison , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . D . C . ; W . James , P . M . and Treas . 1074 , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . J . W . ; W . While , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . W . Hayward , P . M . 3 , 0 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Whitehead , P . M . 812 , P . P . G . Reg , ; W . Lamonby , W . M , 1071 , P . P . G .

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Tyler ; T . Mandle , P . M . 371 ; J . C . Hunter , P . M . 9 62 and 122 , 5 ; " James B . Thwaitcs , W . M . 3 ^ 9 ; J Wood , W . M . 9 62 ; R . Wharton , W . M . Si 2 ; S . Pus ' ey , W . M . 1074 ; Capt . F . R . Sewell , S . W . 1002 ; H . Glendinning , S . W . 1532 ; James Haswcll , J . W . 15 ^ 2 ; W . Rollinshaw , J . W . 1074 ; W . Bell , S . W . 1390 ' ; G . Murchill , Sec . 310 ; W . Blaylock , I . G . 310 ; D . Crowden , 1073 ; W .

Gaspey , 1073 ; Jos . Abbott , R . Milbournc , and J . Lumb , 339 ; G . Fitzgerald , 119 . The minutes of the annual festival held at Cockcrmouth in September last , under the banner of Skiddaw Lodge , 1002 , were first read and confirmed . The dues from lodges and fee : ; of honour from officers were next received , and the Prov . Grand Secretary announced that the total number

of subscribing members in the province was 948 , against 937 last year . One lodge ( 1220 , Silloth ) had not sent in their returns , although twice written to . The Prov . Grand Master animadverted in strong terms on the conduct of the defaulting lodge , and he added that it became a question whether a new bye-law should not be made inflicting a fine on lodges neglecting to make the returns ordered

by the Constitutions . The next question was the recommendation of the place for the celebration of the annual festival , in September . Bro . Wharton , W . M ., ou behalf of Loelge 812 , invited the Prov . Grand Lodge to Appleby , which was supported by a P . M . of the same lodge . Bro . Bell , S . W . Lodge 1390 , invited the Prov . Grand Lodge to Millom ,

which was supported by a brother of that loelge . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master mentioned that Lodge 129 , Kendal , was also looking anxiously forward to again having the honour to entertain Prov . Granel Lodge , as it was some years since they were there . Kendal , however , would not like to stand in the way of Millom , which was a most enterprising lodge , and had been remarkably successful ,

since its institution . 1 ' or himself , if Millom were decided , he should be most glad to accept their invitation . The Prov . Grand Master said it was very gratifying to have so many kind invitations . He thought the claim laid between Appleby and Millom , as the provincial festival had never yet been held at either place . Then , again , as the Millom brethren put in an invitation last year , he should decide in

their favour . ( Applause . ) The report of the Charity Committee then came up for consideration . Amongst the recommendations was a vote of £ 3 to the aged widow of a brother of Loelge 119 . The committee also recommended that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the Provincial . Benevolent Funel towards furthering the election of a willow of Lodge 1 in as an

annuitant for the Royal Masonic Institution , on condition that the lodge in question raised an equal amount . In the meantime , a sum of £ 3 was recommended to be voted to the said old lady , between now and the election . It was further recommended that the sum of twenty guineas be voteel to the Reiyal Benevolent Institution , to be divided between the two funds . finally , the committee

recommended the favourable consideration of Bro . McKay ' s notice of motion , referred to hereafter . On the motion of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , secondeel by Bro . Lamonby , P . G . R : g ., the report was unanimously adopted . Bro . McKay , P . G . A . D . C , next brought forward his notice 01 motion , as follows : — "That the sum of one hundred guineas be voteel by the : Provincial Grand Lodge of

Cumberland and Westmorland to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; and that the same be entered in the name of the R . W . Prov . Granel Master for the time being . " He need not say that there were strong reasons why this vote should be made . The first of all was , that there were only four votes in the Boys' School belonging to this province ; anel , in fact , they were almost the only province

that possessed so few votes . They could not do less than vote this sum , for , by so doing , they would be performing a graceful act towards their Prov . Grand Master , anil substantially show the high esteem in which they held his lordship . ( Applause . ) He alluded to the recent severe pecuniary loss sustained by the Boy ' s School , and now was their

opportunity to express their sympathy . If the Provincial Grand Lodge voted one hundred guineas , the Prov . Grand Master would be constituted a Vice-President , with ten votes * at each election , or twenty votes annually , in perpetuity , in addition to the few votes the province now possessed . He therefore moved a resolution in accordance with his notice of motion . ( Applause . )

Bro . Whcatley , P . G . S . W ., seconded the motion , which was agreed to unanimously . The Prov . Grand Master said he hoped the day would not be far distant when they would be able to do something in connection with the other charitable institutions of the Order . ( Hear , hear . ) The Deputy Prov .

Granel Master congratulateel the Prov . Grand Master on the position the province now occupied . They had only voted a pound or so more than the P . G . Secretary had that day received in dues and fees . ( Applause . ) He was also very glad to see they had been the first to make the vote since the great loss which the Boys' School had suffered . ( Hear , hear . )

The P . G . Secretary said he wished to draw the altention of Masters of loelges in the province to a bye-law , which made it imperative that all lodge votes should be forwarded to him for the benefit of provincial candidates . He had received 51 votes for the Girls' School , and 71 ) for the Boys' School , from loelges . Bro . Lamonby , P . G . Reg ., asked for permission to make extracts from theold documents and books belonging to the

province , 111 the hands of the P . G . Secretary , to be used in the ccmpilation of his projected work on the history of Craft Masonry in Cumberland and Westmorland . After some discussion , in which it was the general opinion lhat the work should be issued by the authority and under the auspice ? of P . G . Lodge , Ihe P . Granil Master moved , Bro . Rev . Dr . Simpson seconded , am ! it was carried ., that Bro . Lamonby be granted the use of the said ilocumcnts , on

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condition that he held himself responsible to the P . G Secretary for their safe keeping . This was all the business , and the Provincial Grand Lodge A'as then closed in due form . Subsequently the brethren lunched together , under the presidency of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master . There was no programme , and the proceedings were confined to a few complimentary toasts .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Lancashire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST LANCASHIRE .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of the Western Division of Lancashire was held at the Town Hall , Preston , on Tueselay , the 26 th April , at two o ' clock prompt . Comp . the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , Second G . P ., Prov . G . Superintendent , presided on

this occasion , and amongst those who were present were Comps . Rev . A . Brooke , Scribe N . ; Jas . Sumner , Princp . S . ; B . B . Marson , Assist . Soj . 2 ; Thos . Armstrong , Treas . ; Edward Aircy , Sword Beaier ; Joseph Skeaf , Organist ; Peter Macmuldrow , Steward ; Edward Simpson , P . Sword Bearer ; H . W . Johnston , P . P . G . J . ; Thos . Burton , P . P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . T . Callow , P . G . S . B . ; Jno . Case , P . P . G . J . ;

W . Harrison , P . G . and P . P . G . S . E ., 113 and 314 ; H . H . Whitehead , P . P . A . S ., 113 and 314 ; W . Goodacre , P . P . G . P . S . Ches ., Z . 144 c , ; Robert Wylie , P . P . G . D . C , P . Z . 292 ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . 1 st . A . S ., P . Z . 86 and 216 ; R . Pearson , P . P . G . Reg ., P . Z . 995 ; Jno . Baxendale , P . P . G . As . S ., P . Z . ^ 80 ; Thos . Chesworth , P . G . R . ; W . B . Lambert , P . Z . 208 , 61 ? , ; So ; J . J . Greaves , P . P . G . O ., P . Z . 11 r , C . Fryer .

P . Z . 113 ; J . W . Turley , P . Z . 241 ; G . Morgan , M . E . Z . 86 ; W . J . Chapman , J . 1356 ; George Cornfield , M . E . Z . 995 j M . llaslum , H . 1225 ; L . R . Barnes , P . Z . 113 ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . 148 ; F . G . Hunt , M . E . Z . 113 ; W . Caltam , H . in ; W . W . Elton , J . 113 ; James Whiteside , P . Z . 314 ; W . B . Brown , 113 ; Tnomas Clark , P . Z . 6 73 ; John Wells , M . E . Z . e 8 o , H . 1086 ; John Wainwiight , P . Z .

613 , F . F . Young , 5 80 ; J . M . Roberts , P . Z . 613 ; Peter Robert Roe , 113 ; ' Samuel Wylde , P . Z . 5 80 ; John Jones , P . Z . 216 ; Henry Pearson , P . Z . 249 ; Joseph Wood , Treas . 249 ( Fieemason ); John Brooks , H . 1345 ; H . Ellmer , J . 1375 ; E - - Harding , M . E . Z . 1345 ; D . Jackson , Treas . 220 ; George Nelson , 1225 ; Richard Stanton , A . S . 1051 ; John Scadon , P . S . 220 ; Joseph J . Croskell ,.

P . S . 1051 ; II . G . Bell , N . 115 ; W . Williams , 34 ^; J . E . Jackson , II . 249 ; P . Mc F . Neil ! , M . E . Z . 213 ; H Gill , 1086 , 1004 ; E . Johnston , J . 203 ; S . Gordon , 1094 T . Barratt , S . N . 613 ; Edward Barber , S . E . 113 ; Peter Ball , Janitor . After the P . G . Chapter had been opened in due and

solemn form , the minutes of the previous convocation were read and unanimously approved . On the motion of Comp . J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . ist . A . S ., seconeled by Comp . J . T . Callow , P . G . St . B ., Comp . Thomas Armstrong was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and from the accounts which he submitted it appeared that the funds of the P . G . Chapter were in a flourishing

condition . Comp . P . Ball was also re-elected P . G . Janitor . Comp . Loid Skelmersdale then proceeded with the appointment and investiture of officers , of which the following is a complete list : — W . Harrison , 113 Prov . G . H . E . B . Harding , 1345 Prov . G . J . H . S . Alpass , 680 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . S . E .

P . Macmuldrow , 1094 Prov . G . S . N . L . R . Barnes , 113 Prov . G . P . S . J . W . Turley , 241 Prov . G . 1 st . A . S . J . Whiteside , 314 Prov . G . 2 nd . A . S . T . Armstrong , 216 Prov . G . Treas . J . F . Roberts , 5 80 Prov . G . Reg .

S . Wylie , 580 Prov . G . Swd . B . G . Cornfield , 995 Prov . G . St . B . J . Jones , 216 Prov . G . D . C . J . Skeaf , 216 Prov . G . O . P . J . Edelsten , 148 Prov . G . S . P . Ball Prov . G . Janitor .

On the motion of Comp . R . Wylie , P . P . G . D . C , seconded by Comp . J . It . Goepel , P . P . G . 1 st . A . S ., the sum of forty guineas was voted from the P . G . Chapter funds ( in addition to ten voted last year ) to constitute the P . G . Superintendent ( Comp . Lord Skelmersdale ) a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . His Lordship , in acknowltelging this vote , which was

carneel by acclamation , said he had great pleasure 111 stating that it was fuliy expected the London Charities would in no way suffer by certain untowaid circumstances , but that the money would be fully maele up . He also announced his intention of considering whether or not it would be for the convenience of the companions to hole' the

annual Prov . Grand Chapter meeting on the same day as , and immediately preceeling , the business of the Prov . Grand Lodge . The experiment , at all events , he thought was worth a trial . ( Hear , hear . ) The Prov . Grand Chapter was then closed , anil the companions subsequently banqueted at the Bull Hotel .

IIOLLOWAY ' S P ; LLS . —This purifying anel regulating Medicine slioulel occasionally be hael recourse to ' during leiiieiy , cold , ami wet weather . These Pills are the hest preventative ol hoarseness , sore throat , diphtheria , pleurisy , and asthma , and are sure remedies for congcstion , hruiichitis , and * inflammation . A moderate aiieuiion to the elireclions foldeei round cadi box will enable even- invalid to

take the fills In the most nelvantagcous manner ; they will then be laueiht the proper doses , an >» the circumstances ui ' . dcr which they must * je increased or diminished . 1 lulloway ' s Pils act as alteratives , aperients , and Ionics . Whenever the-sc Tills have been taken as the la * t resource , the result has always been gratif ) ini ; . liven when they fail to cure , they always assuage ihe severity of the 6 ympIomsand diminish Ihe danger , —Ami .