Provincial Grand Lodge Of Jersey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF JERSEY .

A special Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , on the 20 th ult ., under the presidency of VV . Bro . Dr . J . Le Cronier , D . P . G . M ., the following brethren also being present , viz .: VV . Bros . Dr . E . A . Briggs , P . G . S . W . ; G . J . Renouf , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . Treas . ; | . T . du Jardin , P . P . G . S . W ., P . P . G . Treas . ;

R . Barrow , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . P . G . S . W ., P . P . G . Sec , P . P . Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; VV . T . Pugsley , P . P . G . J . W ., Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; A . Viel , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . L . Bennett , P . P . G . Keg . ; O . Dodge , P . P . G . Keg . ; P . W . Binet , P . P . G . S . D . ; C . Donaldson , P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Leaf , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . J . Ainsley , P . P . G . J . D .,- W . H . Bowles . P . G . D . of C . ; Philip Blamfield , P . P . G . D . of C ;

Charles Naylor , P . P . G . D . of C ; James Pool , P . P . G . D . of C . ; S . Gilley , 'P . P . G . Org . ; P . Bois , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . II . Elliott , P . P . G . Purst . ; Thomas Stone , P . G . Stwd . ; F . D . Wallis , P . G . Stwd . ; P . E . Sohier , P . P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec . ; and the brethren of the several lodges in the province . The minutes of thc last Provincial Grand Lodge on the 10 th October were unanimously confirmed , and the business

of the evening was proceeded with , viz .: To present testimonials fo several brethreh according to resolutions passed in Provincial Grand Lodge . The VV . D . P . G . M . proceeded by presenting VV . Bro . J . O . Le Sueur , P . M . 491 , P . P . G . S . D ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . P . G . Sec , P . P . Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps ., hon . member of lodges 245 , 958 , 1003 , and chapters 244 , 590 , P . ' / -. 401 , P . G . Scribe E ., with a splendid gold

watch and an illuminated address on vellum , of exquisite skill and beauty . The D . P . G . M . in bis address said how pleased he was to be the intermediary of the brethren in acknowledging the services of VV . Bro . J . O . Le Sueur for the 20 years of his Masonic life , first by fulllillirig the different duties of thc lodge , but more particularly for the arduous duties of P . G . Secretary forthe space of 10 years ,

during which period the Craft in the island had been in a most prosperous condition , and it was with pleasure that thc offices of Prov . G . S . W . and Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . were conferred on him . The D . P . G . M . could not pass in silence the activity and energy displayed by Bro . Le Sueur for the welfare and prosperity of their Masonic Institutions , and thc beautiful testimonial he was about to hand to Bro .

Le Sueur gave a good expression of the Masonic motto , viz ., " To reward merit and encourage industry . " VV . Bro . LE SUEUR responded in terms which gave full expression of gratitude , and promised for the future the same zeal and industry as he had exhibited in the past . The D . P . G . M . also presented an illuminated address to each of the following brethren , viz ., W . Bro . P . VV .

Binet , P . M . 590 , P . P . G . S . D ., P . Z . 590 ; and Bro . VV . J . Fentum , P . G . Org ., for the industry and energy displayed by them in organizing several concerts , the proceeds of which were applied for thc purchase of an organ for thc Masonic rituals , and to W . Bro . J . T . du Jardin , P . M . 244 , 590 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . P . G . Treas ., & c , on his retirement from thc office of P . G . Treas ., to which each brother

gave a heartfelt acknowledgment . An illuminated address was also to bc p resented to W . Bro . Abncr Torkington , Grand Stwd . and hon . member of all the lodges and chapters in thc province , but thc address not being ready and Uro . Torkington being away from the island , it was unavoidably postponed . The meeting , however , to give full expression of the gratitude they felt

for Bro . Torkington . commissioncd Bro . Lc Sueur to forward thc testimonial at the earliest opportunity . In the name of Bro . Torkington , Uro . Lc Sueur thanked Provincial Grand Lodge and assured them that the goodwill and brotherly love of that brother was beating as warm in his breast as though he was present with them .

Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to thc refreshment room , where a supper had been provided by the able caterer , Bro . George Rogers , after thc disposal of which sevcra ^ hours were most agreeably spent in fraternal unity . Thc usual Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , and the brethren separated after a thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment .

Centenary Celebration Of The Mariners' Lodge, No. 249.

CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF THE MARINERS' LODGE , No . 249 .

IMPOSING CEREMONY IN LIVERPOOL . There was a numerous and brilliant gathering of thc leaders in the Craft at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday afternoon , the 27 th ult ., for thc purpose of celebrating in a lecoming and appropriate form the close of thc first 100 years' existence of the Mariners

l-odge , No . 249 , which is deservedly recognised as one of thc chief Masonic combinations in the extensive province of West Lancashire . The very large , intensel y hearty , and most influential gathering afforded fresh evidence of the combined prosperity and thorough unanimity of thc Order in this Alasonic division , and there was but one expression of opinion as to the complete success of the

splendid meeting . The occasion was invested with special attractiveness in consequence of the presence of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , V . W . D . G . M . of England , R . W , Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , who thus showed his warm interest in the Craft within the division over which he presides so admirably ; and thc attendance of P . G . Oflicers and other rulers in the Craft was larger than

any which has been witnessed for a long time . There wcre about 1 C 0 brethren present at the business portion of the proceedings , which were conducted in a manner reflecting the highest credit upon all who had been entrusted with the preliminary arrangements . Centenary celebrations are of rare occurrence in the province of West Lancashire , and there was accordingly an amount of enthusiasm displayed

which showed how wide-spread was the interest taken in the " Old Mariners "in particular and thc Alasonic Order in general . According to records in possession of the Grand Lodge of England , it appears that thc Mariners Lodge was founded in the year 17 S 3 , its promoters and first members being John Posnett , James Gregory , John Mann , Wm . Sanderson , Thomas Heart , Thomas Palmer ,

and James Palmer , all of whom were described as mariners . Bro . J . Posnett was the first W . M ., Bro . I . Gregory the first S . VV ., and Bro . J . Alann the first J . W . Many changes and vicissitudes have _ marked the history of the lodge during its century ' s existence , but it now holds a prominent place on the long roll of the province , and it can boast the possession of a large number of votes for the following charities -. West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , Royal

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Masonic Institution for Girls , Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the Hamer Benevolent Fund . At the present time it has about 140 subscribing members , and these include many brethren who have done good work for the Craft and the cause of charity in this and other parts of the country . The lodge was opened by Bro . Morris Davies , VV . M .,

and he was supported by Bros . J . Jenaway , I . P . M . ; F . Barnett , P . M . ; J . Whalley , P . M ., Prov . G . A . D . C ; J . Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Corbett , P . M . ; J . C Robinson , P . M . ; D . VV . Caugley , S . W . ; R . C . Bradley , J . W . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; R . Collins , Sec . ; j . White , J . D . ; H . J . Pye , I . G . j J . P . Bryan , Prov . G . Org ., Org . ; J . Sparr , \ V . Hewson

and D . Davidson , Stewards ; and VV . H . Ball , lyler . There was a large gathering of the members of the lodge , and the long list of visitors included Bros . G . Godfrey , VV . AI . 673 ; R . Alartin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; E . George , VV . M . 1356 ; A . Bucknall , P . M . GG 7 ; C Bargery , VV . AI . 175 G ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , 10 S 6 ; VV . Olver , VV . M . 220 ; G . Morgan , P . AI . 1035 ; VV . Brassey , VV . M . S 25 ; A . Cotter , P . M .

12 G 4 ; XV . E . Coxon , W . M . 1675 ; J . L . Shrapnell , W . M . 1 C 09 ; H . Ashmore , P . M . S 23 ; J . S . Warden , VV . M . 1264 ; VV . H . Jewitt , W . M . 1393 ; J . O . Rea , W . M . 11 S 2 ; B . Ripley , W . M . 1547 ; VV . Smith , VV . AI . 706 ; S . G . Sinclair , W . M . 32 ; J . Comins , VV . M . 724 ; Squire Chapman , W . M . 1013 ; Lewis Peake , VV . M . 1035 ; J . M . Smythe , VV . AI . oS ( Belfast ); J . C . Al'Guire , I . P . M . 1547 ; S .

Butterworth , J . D . 1547 ; R . VV . Hughes , iCog ; J . Chambers , 1609 ; J . Harris , 594 ; D . Keith , I . G . 203 ; G . Evans , 1013 ; H . Round , 1609 ; H . George , 11 S 2 ; J . Alartin , 1609 ; C . Burchall , 1035 ; Josef Cantor , Sec . 1609 ; J . Croxton , Treas . 175 G ; W . Davies , S 23 ; W . H . Quayle , 1325 ; J . Edwards , 1620 ; R . N . Hobart , 241 ; J . B . Treasure , 1013 ; Edwin Gilbert , 1094 ; H .

Horspool , 1094 ; VV . E . Stone , 1609 ; and others . The R . VV . Prov . G . AL , Lord Lathom , Deputy G . AL , and his oflicers were then announced , and having been admitted , were received with the usual honours , Besides the Prov . G . AL , there were also present in the procession Bros . P . M . Hunter , Prov . G . J . W . ; R . Brown , P . P . G . Treas . ; Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; John Houlding , P . P . G . R . ; J . Andrew , Prov . G . D . C ; G . Broadbridge , P . P .

G . D . C ; M . Hart , Piov . G . D . D . C ; J . Whalley , Prov . G . A . D . C . ; J . B . Mackenzie , Prov . G . S . D . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . East Lane ; T . Davies , Prov . G . Purst . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Schofield , Prcv . G . J . D . ; H . Firth , Prov . G . J . D . ; VV . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . G . R . ; H . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Skeaf . P . P . G . O . ; IL

Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C ; and VV . Longbottom , Prov . G . Steward . Bro . Dr . J . KELLETT SMITH , P . P . G . R ., as the senior Past Master of the lodge , addressing the lodge with reference ^ thc interesting occasion , said that if it were possible to give a full history of the existence of the Mariners ' Lodge thc account wcftild be both interesting and instructive .

but for several reasons it was impossible to furnish this . Great difficulty had been experienced in collecting materials for such a purpose , largely owing to thc many changes which were constantly taking place in thc Mariners , as in every other lodge within the province . They wcre all very proud of the old lodge , and had taken a deep interest in its centenary celebration . The arrangements had caused a

good deal of thought and anxiety . The lodge had had a chequered career , but through alf the storms and tempests tho " good old ship " had maintained an excellent position on thc books of the Grand Lodge . Years ago thc meetings of the , Alariners took place in public-houses , but it was largely owing to the efforts of the members of that time , in conjunction with those connected with the Afcrchants' and

Antient Union Lodges , that the first step was taken to secure a hall for purely Alasonic purposes . He had been informed by Bro . Hamer ( whose memory they all revered ) that it was sometimes a matter of thc greatest difficulty to secure brethren to fill the different olliccs at the various meetings , and it was not unusual for them to require to send around the town to find thc brethren necessary to carry out

the work of the lodge . Great good was secured by their removal toa building devoted entirely to Masonic purposes , and the Alariners' Lodge deserved much of the credit attaching to this movement in the right direction . During its existence thc lodge had had several members of eminence , amongst whom he ( Bro . Dr . Smith ) might mention Bros . James Hamer and Joshua Walmsley , both of whom

were willing and indefatigable workers in thc Alasonic cause . He was certain the members must feel deepl y grateful to the Ptov . Grand Master for his courtesy and kindness in coming amongst them that day to take part in the centenary celebration . Bro . Smith concluded by asking Bro . thc Earl of Lathom to entrust thc centenary warrant to thc custody of thc W . M .

Bro . R . WYLIE , P . P . G . S . D ., acting as P . G . Sec . ( in the absence of Bro . H . S . Alpass , in consequence of illness ) , then read thc warrant , the Prov . Grand Master afterwards presenting it to the w . M . of the lodge , and a specially composed anthem , entitled " Lord , Thou hast been our refuge , " by Bro . J . P . Bryan , Prov . G . Org ., was sung by a numerous choir , accompanied by thc organ and a select orchestra , Bro . Bryan conducting . Bro . Skeaf was at the

organ , and the choir included Bros . D . J . Davies , 1675 ; C . Burchall , 1035 ; VV . E . Stone , 1 G 09 ; G . Evans , 667 ; D . VVilliams , 1 G 75 ; VV . Quayle , 1325 ; R . N . Hobart , 241 ; D . Keith , 203 ; J . A . Aluir , 203 ; Eaton Batty , 1 G 09 ; H . Ashmore , P . AI . S 23 ; and J . Busfield , 216 . The instrumentalists were Bros . Hughes , 1609 , and George , 11 S 2 ( ist violins ); Bros . Chambers , 1 G 09 , and J . Alartin , 1 G 00 ( 2 nd

violins ); Bro . Harris , 594 ( viola ); Bro . H . Round , 1609 ( double bass ); and Bro . J . Cantor ( trumpet ) . At the conclusion of the anthem , the WORSHIPFUL AIASter replied in suitable terms to the presentation of the warrant , and announced to Bro . the Earl of Lathom that he had been elected an honorary member of the lodge , concluding by requesting his lordship to accept the first centenary jewel . The PROVINCIAL GRAND AIASTER in acknowledging . I ...... —* ..: r- ' . A i . _ r-11 . :. _ i . r 1 1 . **** r ° Jicauuiauuii oaiu leit it to

„__ mc [ nu a . very nign nonour oe Eresent on that occasion and assist at the centenary coloration of the lodge . In being made an honorary member , he realised that the compliment came from one of the best conducted and most flourishing lodges in the province . He specially thanked Bro . Dr . Smith for the exceedingly interesting statement he had made with reference to its history , and he ( Bro . Lord Lathom ) hoped Bro . Smith would draw up a complete history of thc lodge from its - beginning to the present time , as it would prove exceed-

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ingly valuable to Alasons generally . He then invested thc W . M ., S . VV ., and J . W . with centennial jewels . Bro . the Kev . Dr . HYDE addressed the brethren , and in the course of his remarks said that the fact of that lodge having completed 100 years' existence proved that they recognised God in all their work , and he urged the brethren present to remember the words of their Grand Master the Prince of Wales , when he sai d that so long as the brethren aimed at being religious Freemasonry would

prosper in the land . There was peculiar appropriateness in the fact that the lodge had been founded by mariners in a city famed for its maritime enterprise , and he was glad to find that it had always been ready and willing to assist in thc cause of charity . In thus labouring they had the blessing of the widow and orphan , and he trusted that the unity , good feeling , and helpful spirit which had marked thc history of the lodge in the past would continue in thc future .

Bro . Bryan's anthem , " Behold , how good , " was then sung , the representatives of the Provincial Grand Lodge , headed by Bro . Lord Lathom , retired , and thc lodge was closed . About 1 G 0 brethren subsequently sat down to dinner in the large banqueting room , under thc presidency of Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . R ., who had the Prov . Grand AIaster on his right . The catering was entrusted to Uro ,

J . Casey , House Steward , and thc admirable manner in which he carried out the arrangements elicited universal approbation . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given during the evening . Bro . Dr . SMITH gave the toast of "Bro . thc Earl of Lathom , " which was received with immense enthusiasm , the brethren cheering heartily for some time . His LORDSHIP thanked them for their most hearty

welcome , and again expressed a hope that the Mariners Lodge would continue to enjoy the prosperity which it had done in thc past . He especially thanked Bro . Dr . Smith for the kind terms in which he had spoken of him , and he could assure the brethren that it would always give him thc greatest pleasure to attend similar gatherings when circumstances permitted . "TheD . P . G . AI . and the Oflicers of thc P . G . L . " was acknowledged b y Bros . J . Andrew , P . P . G . D . C ; R .

Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Salter , P . P . G . J . D . ; and J . B . AIackcnzie , P . G . S . D . 1 ¦ J " The Centenary of thc Lodge , " given by Bro . Rev . P . Pinnington , P . AL , was responded to by Bro . Dr . Smith ; and amongst the other toast were ' * The W . M . " "The Alasonic Charities , " was first acknowledged by Bro . R . Alartin , Hon . Sec . o ( the West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution . He said that as that day they had

been giving the history of their lodgc . it might perhaps not be without interest to thc many brethren present that evening if he briefly narrated the rise and progress of thc leading provincial charity which he bad the honour and privilege to represent in thc capacity of Hon . Sec . of thc West Lancashire Alasonic Educational Institution . That Institution was started in 1850 , mainl y by the efforts of two worthy Liverpool Alasons , Bros . Jos . Walmsley and Thos . Litttcdalc .

In 1 S 52 it was formally constituted and its bye-laws approved by Prov . Grand todgc , Bro . Rev . Gilmour Robinson , D . G . AIaster , being it first President , Bro . Lewis Samuel the Treasurer , and Bros . Bunning and Colling Hon . Sees . So carefully has thc basis of thc Institution been fixed by it founders , and its future extension and usefulness anticipated , that the laws first formed had served for its efficient working to a very recent date . Thc first funds

wcre the proceeds of a ball , a p leasant and profitable means of adding to the funds of tne Charity , having been held annually since the one for 18 54 , taking place on thc Sth January , thc onerous duties of Hon . Sec of which he was p leased to say are performed by Bro . J . C . Robinson , one of the Past . Masters of the Alariners . The first report of the Institution was issued in 18 , 53 , when 17 out 21 lodges in the province had helped in forminc * a caoital of /" SJ ? ios .

iod . In that year the first candidate was placed upon the foundation , and to illustrate thc usefulness of thc timely aid afforded by the Institution , that boy at the present time occupied a prominent and responsible position as a member of the press . The Institution from that time made rapid strides . In I £ GI thc capital had increased to closcon £ 4 , 000 , and the children on tne foundation 16 ; in 1871 the capital was £ 9 , 000 , and the children rcccivinir the benefits of the

Institution 42 ; at thc present time thc capital was about £ i 7 , ooo Since the Institution was founded 410 children had b y its aid received the benefits of a good and lasting education at an outlay of about £ 10 , 000 , thc whole of which amount had been spent , and the £ 17 , 000 capital raised , without a penny beinff spent in expenses other than printing and postages . During the past month it had been decided to extend the benefits and usefulness of thc Institution to

children who have had the misfortune to lose both parents by sending them to schools where they will be clothed and maintained , and negotiations for this object had been opened up with the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls , for the nomination of children from the foundation on payment of an annual sum , and there was every reason to believe , from thc spirit in which the proposition had been received , the Committee of thc Girls' Institution would adopt the scheme . This

increased outlay would require increased means , but the spirit which had all along been evinced by the brethren of the Alariners Lodge and thc brethren generally towards their noble Institution , justified thc belief that it would bc forthcoming . Bro . G . AIOROAN , P . AI . 1035 , also responded to thc toast , pleading eloquently on behalf of another excellent West Lancashire Charity—the Hamer Benevolent Fundwhich , he said , was accomplishing much good work , and

well deserved the heartiest support every lodge could give it . The toast of the "The Visitors" was responded to by Bros . S . G . SINCLAIR , VV . AI . 32 ; C BARGERY , W . A 1 1756 ; and H . WILLIAMS , P . P . G . A . D . C . "The Past Alasters of the Lodge , " " The Musical

Brethren , " and " Thc Officers of thc Lodge" were the remaining toasts on the list . A well-selected programme of music was given by the brethren who had rendered the anthems in the lodge . During the evening Boo . R . Collings , Secretary , was presented with a centenary jewel in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge .

The total number of visitors to the Calcutta Exhibition from the opening to the present date amounts to about 400 , 000 . The juries will commence their labours on the 15 th inst .