Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.

approbation he hoped ihey would be assured that at least 1 * 5 had to the best of his ability deserved it . ( Cheers . ) Other tof sts were honoured , ths subjects of them including " The Installing Master " and "The Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . W . Goldthorpe , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; J . H . Greenwood , Prov . G . Org . ; and W . O . Rowlands , W . M . 23 S 7 .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICKSHIRE .

A meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the County Hal / , Warwick , on the 30 th u ! t ., under the banner of the Unity Lodge , No . 567 . The Right Hon . Loid Leigh , P . G . M ., occupied the chair , and there were present—Bros . G . Beech , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., D . P . G . M . ; Gen . Arbuthnot , P . S . G . W . ; S . W . Cooke , acting as P . J . G . W . ; Rev . L . H . Pearson , P . G . C ; J . Harris , P . G .

Treas . ; A . H . Herbert , P . G . Reg . ; F . G . Swinden , -. U . Sec . ; A . H . bvans , P . S . G . D . ; Major F . Glover , P . G . D . C ; A . E . Parkes , P . D . G . D . C ; W . G . Smith , P . A . G . D . C ; S . G . Wotton , P . G . S . B . ; H . W . Sprenger and E . Mallard , P . G . Std . lirs . ; W . Young , P . G . Org . ; A . G . Stephens , P . A . G . Sec ; T . C Waite , P . G . P . ; A . C . Fridlander , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; Gen . Hadow , P . D . G . Reg . Punjab ; j . Attwood , P . P . G . D . C . Worcestershire ; J . R . Welsman , P . P . G . D . C .

West Yorks ; H . Stanley , J . B . Dugdale , Sir J . Sawyer , J . K . Bourne , Lord E . Seymour , F . H . Haynes , G . Lee , S . M . Levi , C ] . Blaker , Col . Wylcy , R . Croydon , J . Bowen , and A . S . Tomson , P . P . G . Wardens ; Revs . Dr . Dickens , Canon Rivington , T . Downing , and Cranstown , P . P . G . Chaplains ; H . Slingsby , W . H . Wood , T . J . Graham . ' and C . F . Arnold , P . P . G . Regs . ; W . P . Hoskins , P . E . Shepheard , T . E . Shaw , G . Shread , J . C . Grinsel , B . H . Joseph , ] . Collins , and

H . Wright , P . P . G . Ds . ; C . F . Holder and J . W . Rodgers , P . P . G . S . of Works ; W . F . Tolladay , M . Jones , P . Frysr , W . Jeyes , T . S . Harvey , W . E . Pengelley , W . Short , Wright Wilson , T . Robotham , A . ] . Lawrence , A . D . C . ; E . Hunt , J . C . Stackhouse , M . Berlyn , A . Cotton , F . C . Taylor , W . H . Wood , D . Lavenstein , G . Boyden , E . Deer , J . P . Beck , P . P . G . S . B . ; Dr . Mears , P . P . G .

Std . Br . ; Dr . Belcher , P . P . G . Org . ; J . T . Harcourt , T . S . Blunt , J . C . Whateley , P . P . A . G . Sec ; J . F . Burke , P . P . A . G . P . ; thc W . Ms ., P . Ms ., Wardens and other brethren of lodges , in all upwards of 2 S 5 brethren . Visitors : Bros . W . T . Page , D . P . G . M . Worcestershire ; H . Richards , P . G . S . B . Worcestershire ; and J . Tidmarsh , P . P . G . D . *

The W . M . of Unity Lodge opened his lodge in the Three Degrees in the County Hall . The Prov . G . Lodge assembled in a private room , and , forming in procession , entered the lodge room , where the brethren of the province had assembled under the banners of their respective lodges , and the Prov . G . Master was saluted in due form . The W . M . of Unity Lodge and his officers vacated their seats , which were assumed by the Prov . G . M . and his .

officers . The Prov . Grand Lodge was formally constituted and duly opened with solemn prayer . The Prov . G . D . C . called upon the brethren to salute the Past Officers of the Grand Lodge of England who were present . The Prov . G . Sec . read the circular convening the meeting . The Prov . G . Sec . read apologies for absence from the Bros , the Rt .

Hon . Karl of Warwick , Deputy G . M . Eng . ; Rt . Hon . Earl of Dartmouth , P . G . M . Staff ; Rt . Hon . Karl of Jersey , P . G . M . Oxon ; the Most Noble the Manjuis of Hertford , P . G . M . Antrim ; T . J . Walsh , Prov . S . G . W . ; Rev . Lloyd Evans , P . G . Chap . ; J . Farndale , P . P . G . W . ; F . lones , P . P . G . W . ; W . M . Reynolds , P . G . Std . Br . ; Rev . J . T .

Owen , P . P . G . C ; A . W . Adams , J . C . Shaw , J . C . Aston , G . Smith , J , W . Martin , P . G . S . Berks ; E . Holmes , P . G . S . Leicester ; J . Freedman , P . P . G . Reg . ; E . Collins , P . G . S . Worcester ; A . Pearsall , P . P . G . P . ; T . Kvans , A . H . Alse , J . C . Nichol , IC . Burn Callander , J . \ V . Ryland , C . F . Gaunt , Abraham , and others .

The P . G . D . C . called the roll of Provincial Grand Officers , and all responded except those that had sent aoologies . Thc P . G . D . C . called the roll of W . Ms , and Wardens of the lodges in the province , when upwards of 285 responded . The I ' . G . Sec . read the minutes of the Prov . G . Lodge , held at the Lodge of Light , No . . { OS , at Birmingham , on May ist , iSiyj , which were confirmed by the brethren and signed by the Prov . G . Master . The P . G . Treas . read the report of the Audit Committee .

Bro . G . BEECH , D . P . G . M ., proposed , Bro . DAVENPORT seconded , and it was resolved unanimously , "That the report of the Audit Committee be received , adopted and entered on the minutes , and that the balance of the Benevolent Fund , June 311 th , 18 99 , amounting to £ 55 17 s ., be transferred to thc Warwickshire Masonic Benevolent and Pupils' Aid Fund . "

Bro . CHARLES LEE , P . P . G . W ., read a report from the Warwickshire Masonic Benevolent and Pupils' Aid Fund recommending that a special effort be made next year in aid of the funds of this Institution . Bro . Lord E . SEYMOCR , P . P . G . W ., proposed , and Bro . G . BEECH seconded , the following resolution , which was carried unanimously : " That this Provincial Grand Lodge approves of the recommendation of the Board

of Stewards , and pledges itself to do all in its power to carry out the projf ct , and that a Committee consisting of the Worshipful Masters , Past Misters , and Officers shall be formed in every lodge in the Province , whose duty shall be to promote the object in view , and that each lodge be empowered to appoint a representative to be a member of the Central

Committee to carry out the Festival . 1 he Central Committee shall consist of the Provincial Grand Master , the D . P . G . M ., the Prov . G . Treas ., Prov . G . Sec , the Charity Representative of the Province , and one brother from each lodge of the Province . This Committee be empowered to appoint its own Chairman , Treas ., Sec , and any other officer they may deem necessary for successfully carrying out the undertaking .

'J he Prov . G . . SECRETARY read a report of the state of Freemasonry in the province , showing 1 ( 153 members on June 30 th , 18 99 , who had conli'ibuled / j 73 I ' 3 ' 5 ' -L ( ° Charity during the year , and held Ko . 'K votes . I ' . rn . Major GI . OMIII , Piov . G . D . C , proponed , and Bro . Fitim . ANDi'K , P . G . Sid . I ' r . K'ig ., seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that Bro . G . Beech , D . P . G . M ., be asked to edit the Calendar ( or 1900 .

Thc P . G- MASTER expressed a desiie that the photo ol the Dep . P . G . Master should be placed in the Calendar next year . The Prov . G . Lodge adjourned , and the brethren walked in procession to St . Mary ' s Church , where Divine service was held , and an excellent sermon was preached by Bro . L . H . Pearson , Prov . G . Chap ., and a collection made in aid of the Warwickshire Benevolent and Pupil's Aid Fund , which amounted to £ 22 .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.

The brethren returned in procession to the County Hall , where Prov . G . Lodge was resumed . Bro . Beech , D . P . G . M ., presented the address to the Prov . G . Master , Lord Leigh , to commemorate his golden wedding . The Prov . G . Master ( Bro . Lord LEIGH ) thanked all present , and referred to the time when he succeeded Lord Howe in office as Prov . G .

Master in October , 1852 , and said that he should ever remember the great kindness shown to him all through his tenure of office , and that as he was 75 years of age the brethren could not expect him to be as regular in attendance as formerly was the case . Lady Leigh , although not a Mason , values Masonry , and has experienced great kindness from the Masons , and hopes as long as she lives , to show her high appreciation of the Masons .

Bro . DAVENPORT proposed , and Bro . B . DUGDALE , P . P . G . W ., seconded , a vote of thanks to the Prov . G . Chaplain for his sermon . Carried unanimously . The P . G . M . proposed , and Bro . C . LEE , P . P . G . W ., seconded , and it was resolved— " That the sum of £ 10 ios . be voted from the funds of the Prov . G . Lodge , and given to the vicar of St . Mary's in aid ol the Restoration Fund of the church . "

Bro . FRinr . ANDER , P . G . S . B . England , proposed , and Bro . Sir J AMES SAWYER , P . P . G . W ., seconded , and it was carried unanimously— " That W . Bro . John Harris be re-elected P . G . Treasurer . " Lord Leigh , P . G . M ., appointed Bro . Burrows P . G . Tyler . Lord Leigh appointed and invested his P . G . Oflicers for the ensuing year as follows :

Bro . G . Beech ( re-appointed ) ... ... D . P . G . M . „ W . H . Wood ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Thos . Duke ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . ,, Rev . Lloyd Evans ... ... ... ) n / - / -, „ Rev . G . Emanuel < Prov . G . Chaps . „ John Harris ( re-elected ) ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ ' E . C . Newey ... ... ... Prov ., G . Reg . ,, F . G . Swinden ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . M . Molesworth ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ G . H . C . Hughes ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ Dr . Peacock ... ... ... ) 0 r-r , „ J . E . Chambers ... ... J Prov . G . Ds . „ ; i \ W . F . Newton ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks „ Major F . Glover ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ G . Nathan ... ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ A . Smith ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . H . Davenport ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . ,, J . G . C . Graham ... ... ... ) „ , , „ V . E . Watlis ) Prov ' G . Std . Brs . „ W . Young ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ R . A . Matthews ... ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Sec ,, Dr . Morton ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . J . Mitchell ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . ,, G . Hodgkinson ... ... ... ^ ,, W . S . Stevens „ T . Ballington ... ... ... ! „ ~ , " W . H . Hewins } -Prov . G . Stwds . „ T . Pryse ............ ,, A . E . Currall ... ... ...- ' „ N . Burrows ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The D . P . G . M ., Bro . BEECH , proposed , and Bro . Sir J AMES SAWYER , P . P . G . W ., seconded , and it was carried unanimously , " That a vote of thanks be accorded to Lord Leigh for the gift of game , venison , and fruit . " The Prov . G . M ., Lord LEIOII , announced that the Provincial Grand

Lodge would meet in the spring at the Bedford Lodge , No . 925 , Birmingham , and in the autumn at the St . Alphege Lodge , No . 1431 , Solihull , lor which the usual notices will be given prior to the meeting . The Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form . The Prov . Grand Ollicers formed in procession and retired from the lodge .

A deputation from the Committee then waited upon Lady Leigh and were introduced by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . BEECH , who made the presentation in the following words : My lady , I have the pleasure to introduce you to a deputation representing the Freemasons of Warwickshire , consisting of the Prov . G . Wardens , Treasurer and Secretary , and a representative of each lodge in the province . By your permission we are here to-day to

perform a most pleasant and agreeable duty and to show our esteem and affection for your most noble husband , our Prov . Grand Master . It is now just over 47 years since an estimable nobleman and Mason , a former Lord Howe , resigned the oflice of Prov . Grand Master of the Province of Warwickshire and Lord Leigh was installed in his stead . Lord Howe in resigning the office expressed the great regret he felt in doing so , but said that that regret was

greatly reduced from the fact that the nobleman who would succeed him would perform all the duties appertaining to the oflice with dignity and honour to the Craft . I need scarcely say that Lord Howe ' s prediction has been more than verified , and that our Prov . Grand Master has performed all duties appertaining to his high office to the fullest extent , he has carried out in his everyday life the three great principles on which our Order is founded , viz .,

Brotherly love , relief , and truth . We have had many opportunies of meeting Lord Leigh in lodgeandou . of lndgeand we have invariably seen displayed that urbanity of manner , the same kindness of heart , the same nobhness of disposition , and the same courtesy to every Mason—he has ruled us with a brotherly love . With respect to relief I need only mention , amongst the many acts of Charitable kindness that he has instituted , three , out of many cases , viz .,

the Festival of the Aged Institution in the year i 860 , when he acted as Chairman , 48 Masons journeyed to London in the capacity of Stewards , and the large amount of . £ 20 9 6 was subscribed to the Charity ; the second occasion , the Centenary of the Girls' School in the year 18 S 8 , when 90 Stewards attended in London to support his lordship as Hon . Treasurer , and a sum af , £ 1440 was subscribed by the province ; another occasion was in the year 1 Si iS , the occasion of the celebration of the Centenarv of the

Boys School , when his lordship acted as Hon . Treasurer , the province was represented by 237 Stewards , and subscribed the magnificent amount of . £ 5079 . Not content with showing in this substantial manner the high appreciation the brethren of the province have for their Prov . G . Master for lhe high position he has placed them in the history of Freemasonry , it no sooner became known in the province that the year 1899 was the occasion of your golden wedding than they determined to celebrate the event by making your ladyship a presentation , to show their high appreciation of the