Consecration Of The Ferdinand De Rothschild Lodge, No. 2420.

Shakesperian quotations , was compiled by Bro . Hy . Jowett , P . P . S . G . VV . ' acting l . P . M . After dessert , the customary toasts were appropriatel y given , and heartily acknowledged . In giving " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he was pleased to recognise the presence of Bro . the Rev . J .

Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . The next brother he considered one of the truest and largest hearted man that ever God put breath into—Bro . Cama—who was known not only in this country , but whose deeds were chronicled in the history of India , as well as those of his good father before him . When they elected their dear good brother from India to be Grand Treasurer , it not only redounded to his credit , but it was in every sense a credit to the Craft in general . Bro . James Terry shone bright , especially

in the heart of every Mason in England , and in his ( the W . M . ' s ) opinion it was by that distinguished brother's efforts , night and day , that thc grand result of the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was obtained . Bro . C . F . Hogard ' s name was ever popular , and he was always welcomed and appreciated for his geniality , and Bro . Sadler was known to be always willing to do everything he could to further the interests of the Craft .

Bro . D . P . CAMA , P . G . Treas ., returned thanks , and said he could safely say that from the M . W . G . M . to their excellent Grand T yler and Sub-Librarian , the Grand Officers had but one aim—to promote the prestige of their noble Order . They had lost many Grand Officers who had died in harness , and he could not give them a better name than that of the Earl of Carnarvon , who was known to him as a great peacemaker inside and outside Masonry . The appointment of the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy

Grand Master was one of those graceful acts from the chair which would be one of the means of creating good feeling between the Eastern and Western brethren . He was pleased to see Bro . Stephens in the chair that evening , and the choice of the brethren was justified by the large gathering present . The founders had made all the brethren very happy that evening , and it was therefore their duty to communicate that happiness to others

more unfortunate . They had two worthy Secretaries present from the Charitable Institutions who would appeal to those who , up to the present , had not done anything for those Institutions . Bro . C . F . HOGARD , P . G . Std . Br ., also replied , and said he was pleased to attend and wish the new lodge "God speed . " The Grand Officers were

always ready to earn the gratitude of the brethren for the positions they held . Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., had invited all the boys of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys to enjoy their annual sports at Kempton Park , which would be an incentive to them , and , if fine , would be an enjoyable outing .

" 1 he R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Dep . Prov . Grand Master , and Prov . Grand Officers " was next submitted by the WORSIIIIMTL MASTER , who said he had the pleasure of meeting the Deputy Prov . Grand Master a month ago at the consecration of the Carrington Lodge in their province , which was the first opportunity he had of hearing the splendid manner in which

Bro . Brownrigg performed the ceremony of consecration . That he was rapid there could be no doubt , and none could equal him , for it was an exceptionally good trait in his character . In welcoming thc Prov . Grand Officers , every founder thanked them most earnestly for any inconvenience they might have been subject to in order to be present .

Bro . Rev . J . S . BROWNRIGG , D . P . G . M ., in response , said it made him feel quite young again to attend and consecrate a lod ge in the neighbourhood of Aylesbury . It was about 23 years since he became a Bucks Mason , and at that time there were four lodges in Bucks , the senior being the Buckingham Lodge at Aylesbury . He felt they had not lost time since then , from a Masonic point of view , for that was their tenth lodge , of which

number he had consecrated nine . He was sorry not to have been able to sweep the board , but he could not consecrate the tenth because he was the first W . M ., but he did all the prompting . Something had been said regarding speed . As they were in Derby week , he might say that , allowing weight for age , he was prepared to gallop any three .

Bro . J . E . BOWEN , Prov . G . Sec , congratulated thc members on the formation of this—the third lodge since he had been Prov . Grand Secretary , and he heard that three more lodges were likely to follow . He urged the founders to see that new members were kindly men who would not form a bone of contention , but tend to promote harmony and good feeling . Bro . J . WILLIAMS , Prov . G . Treas ., also replied .

Bro . H . J OWETT , P . P . G . W ., acting I . P . M ., proposed " The Worshipful Master . " He said he had always considered himself an old friend of the W . M . 's , although he only met him face to face some three months ago . Hc had , however , heard of Bro . James Stephens , who had a much greater sphere in London than they had in the province . The W . M . had been a

point of emulation for him to work up to , so that when he met him he considered he had met an old friend . Bro . Stephens was an array of Past Masters in himself and it augured well for a happy year of office . The founders had done well in choosing so able a Mason as W . M ., and he was proud to have the privilege of acting as the l . P . M .

Bro . J AMES STEPHENS , W . M ., in response , said : I thank the l . P . M . sincerel y for the more than kind observations he has made . As he has kindl y said , we have known each other personally but a few months , but from the record I had heard of him and his work , and from his kindhearted nature , 1 was sure that in meeting him 1 was meeting one of a true fraternal brotherhood . I met Bro . Jowett at thc founders' meeting , and ,

from the kind and generous spirit in which he and all the founders entered '" to the spirit of the undertaking , thc success of thc lodge was to my mind 'issurcd . The acting l . P . M . has said I have done much in Masonry in London , and perhaps I have done a little more than some and less than others . I have ever striven to make myself agreeable in London , and I hope in extending my Masonic friendships into this province , 1 shall number

inany and many more members of thc province amongst my friends . I will •^ everything that lies in my power to procure the success of this lodge , and Will strive to the utmost to meet the wishes of thc members . I may tell you fhai this is the fifth lodge in which I have been in the happy position of founder , "ere are very few brethren present that can say they have been founder ' ^ "d officer of five . I am in the proud position , as you have heard , of being ... . , V * " *> " * fill ! Ill lll ^ J-MUUl IJU / 31 L 1 WII I ( 13 yUU II . IW IIUIIU ) Ul L / UIIII *

11 , , ' . * ° f two lodges , and , in addition to that , I am " M . E . Z . of two chapters . '" ink that is a record of which I may reasonably be proud . I only hope ny Masonic experience in the past will only induce me to go on further . I j S "i thank you one and all , and assure you that I earnest ! } ' hope we shall aV i 1 ^ . ' success "i the lodge which we all most earnestly wish and desire . . The Visitors " was next cordially given , and evoked suitable acknowj W-gments from Bros . MARTIN , P . M . ; J . J . THOMAS , P . M . ; II . DAVIE , , A L ; and COCKKILL , P . P . G . Treas . Norths and Hunts .

Consecration Of The Ferdinand De Rothschild Lodge, No. 2420.

In giving "The Masonic Charities , " thc W . M . said there was no order in existence could boast three such Institutions . He might tell them that his wife acted as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and look up over £ 300 , which was the fourth individual list . He would give 10

guineas for himself and 10 guineas for his wife for the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and would be happy to serve as Steward in conjunction with the J . W ., Bro . Sims . He hoped the brethren would assist them in making the total sent by the lodge—consecrated one month before the festival—one that would be remembered .

Bro . J . M . MCLEOD , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , in replying , said his task was somewhat easy as they had heard two excellent speeches from Bro . Cama and the W . M ., both of whom had done so much to further the prosperity of the Institutions . He appreciated very cordially the invitation extended to him to visit this lodge and witness its consecration , the kind manner in which he had been received , and the generous treatment accorded

him . He congratulated the province on having such a lodge added to its roll , and congratulated the lodge on having as its first W . M . a very dear friend of all who knew him , and one who would stick to the members and help them in any time of difficulty , as he had helped them in their prosperity that day . Bro . George Everett , who is Treasurer of thc Boys' School Sports Fund , would have been gratified to have been present , and to have thanked

the brethren for the sum of £ 5 fos . which had been collected that evening , and which would go far towards adding to the zest of the boys in their sports . The Masonic Charities not only represented the three Institutions , for they had the Board of Benevolence , which dispensed large sums of money , amounting to something like £ 10 , 000 in a year . Apart from that , they knew that in London and in many provinces there were benevolent funds in

connection which also dispensed large sums not to be calculated . They knew what a grand Institution the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was , providing for 500 old people , and giving them an annuity which placed them in comparitive affluence . The Craft had fully recognised that , and the magnificent sum of £ 67 , 000 had been collected . They knew the Girls ' School was most excellently managed , and the girls were turned out fitted

to take any position in life . In the Boys' School they were trying to do thc best they could for a similar number—265—and trying to turn them out to make good husbands for the girls . The W . M . had alluded to the fact of the coming Festival of the Institution , and had prophesied a very large total . Speaking as the executive officer , and knowing and recognising in thc fullest and most generous spirit the amount given last year to relieve the

Institution from an impending calamity , knowing that the Jubilee F ' estival of the Benevolent Institution had drained the pockets of all Masons , he was modest enough to think that if he received anything like a sum of £ 8000 , the Craft would say— " Well done , good and faithful servant . " The W . M . had given liberally , and his wife had done thesame , and in conjunction with the S . W ., the W . M . was going up as Steward to represent this new lodge .

I hat brought to his mind a very bright and prominent future throughout new lodges . A new lodge years ago was something like 20 years before it could give to Masonic Charities , but such was not the case on the present occasion . At the Carrington Lodge at Amersham recently three brethren volunteered to serve . The W . M . had pointed out to the members their duty , and he was sure the brethren would not send their W . M . and S . W . up empty-handed . He

thanked them very much for the kindreception accorded the toast , and he knew they would do all they could to help in the good work . The Institution for Boys was thc poorest of the three , for they started each year with less than £ 1000 assured income . He hoped , therefore , that the brethren would do their best , and that this lodge would not be backward on the 29 th June .

" Prosperity to thc recommending Lodge , and the Health of the W . M . and Wardens" was given , and acknowledged by Bros . PALMER , W . M . elect , and SHERWIN , of the Buckingham Lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Officers , " and referred in grateful terms to the great assistance rendered by Bro . Poulton , acting I . P . M ., and the J . VV and other officers .

Bro . SIMS , J . W ., responded , and with respect to his joint Stewardship for the Boys' School said the total subscribed was £ 48 5 s . The Tyler's toast closed a pleasant and successful meeting , which will long be remembered by those who had thc good fortune to be present . The musical items were contributed by Madame Florence Winn , Miss Emily Squires , and Bros . Arthur Strugnell , Egbert Roberts , and Alex , Watson .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of North And East Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .

The annual convocation of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held by special appointment at the Masonic Hall , Malton , on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., when there were present : Comps . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , 236 , P . G . S . N . England , as Grand Superintendent ; T . B . Whytehead , 1611 , P . P . G . H ., P . G . Std . Br . England , as Prov . G . H . ; W . H . Rose , J . P ., 66 b , P . P . G . H . ; Col . R . G . Smith , 1010 , P . P . G . H . ; W . Tesseyman , 57 , P . P . G . H . ; Mark Rooke , 236 , P . G . J . ; AL C . Peck , 250 ,

P . A . G . D . C . England , P . G . S . E . ; R . R . Hawley , 250 , P . G . S . N . ; S . Border , 236 , P . G . Reg . ; R . J . Smithson , 660 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Geo . Kirby , 236 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Col . H . Fawcett-Pudsey , 1010 , P . G . P . S . ; W . Wilson , 660 , P . l ' . G . P . S . ; J . A . Manners , 602 , P . P . G . P . S . ; Richard Beevers , 57 , P . P . G . P . S . ; R . W . White , 312 , P . ist A . G . S . ; W . H . Attlay , 312 , P . P . ist A . G . S . ; Geo . Chambers , 1248 , P . 2 nd A . G . S . ; John Marshall , 660 , P . P . 2 nd A . G . S . ; W . H . Falkingbridge ,

312 , P . P . 2 nd A . G . S . ; Edward Harland , 200 , P . P . 2 nd A . G . S . ; A . T . B . Turner , 1611 , P . G . S . B . ; Jas . R . Ansdell , 1605 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Geo . J . Robinson , 236 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Christopher Palliser , 236 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., as P . G . Std . Br . ; Thomas M . Goldie , 660 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; John B . Nicholls , 660 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; James Buckle , 660 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; William Winn , 543 , P . G . D . of C . ; James Matthews ,

57 , P . P . G . D . of C ; A . W . Walker , 660 , P . P . G . D . of C . ; Martin M . Westerby , 294 , P . P . G . D . of C . j D . Morley , 294 , P . A . G . D . of C . j John Mackaill , 57 , P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; J . W . Webb , 2134 , P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; C . G . Padel , 1611 , as P . G . O . ; Thos . B . Redfearn , 2134 , P . A . G . S . E . ; F . J . Lambert , 1010 , P . G . Janitor ; together with many Principals , Past Principals , and members of the various chapters in the province .

Ihe Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last Provincial Grand Chapter , held at York on the 23 rd April , 1891 , were taken as read , and confirmed . Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from the Grand Superintendent , and from Comps . J . W . Woodall , P . P . G . H . ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . P . G . H . ; W . H . Porritt , P . P . G . H . ; VV . Reynolds , P . P . G . H ., P . G . T . ; Joseph Todd , P . P . G . J ., VV . B . Richardson , P . P . G . J . j II . Onslow Piercy , P . P . G . J . j E . Corris , P . P . G . S . N . j W . C . Whiteside ,