Provincial Grand Lodge Of Wiltshire.

comp lete record as they from time to time heard read by their Provincial Grand Secretary it was impossible to overestimate , and lie thought lie should be entirely in accordance with the wish and feeling of every brother present it he proposed a vote of thanks ' to Bro . Tombs as some expression of their appreciation of his labours . This , therefore , he did with the greatest pleasure and gratification . Bro . E . TURNER PAYNE said that although there was

no necessity for so doing , to commend the vote to the meeting , yet , as a matter of form he seconded the proposition , and this he did most readil y and cordially . The vote was carried unanimously and with acclamation . The P . G . SECRETARY expressed his obligation for this renewed mark of approval of his services . The D . P . G . M . having declared all offices vacant , Bro . F . H . Goldney was , on the proposition of Bro . R . STOKES , seconded by Bro . Col . FORD , unanimously re-elected

Treasurer ; and the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested as follows : Bro . Rev . F . King , iSO Prov . S . G . W . „ T . P . Saunders , 1271 Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . J . A . Lloyd ( re-appointed ) , ir . ' , Prov . G . Chap .

„ F . H . Goldney ( re-elected ) , 626 Prov . G . Treas . „ Thos . Ponting , 147 S ... _ ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Henry C . Tombs ( re-appointed ) . 355 Prov . G . Sec . .. R . S . Edmonds , 355 Prov . S . G . D .

„ J . R . Magrath , 1271 Prov . J . G . D . „ " W . T . Briscoe , G 2 G ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ John Chandler ( re-appointed ) , - > rr Prov . G . D . C . ., VV . L ) . Love !! , 1271 Prov . G . A . D . C .

„ H . Simpson , 1271 Prov . G . S . B . „ Jas . Sparks , 1271 Prov . G . Org . „ A . Beavan , 1271 Prov . G . Purs . „ G . W . Collen , G 2 G Prov . G . A . Purs . „ John Savory ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Tyler .

Before the lodge was closed , Bro . W . NOTT , Charity Secretary , who had , with the sanction of the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Methuen , superintended the issue of a calendar for the province for the year 1 SS 1 , called attention to the fact the proceeds from the sale thereof had not met the actual cost out of pocket of printing thc same , as they had gathered when the Treasurer ' s report was before them earlier in the meeting . He now asked whether it was the wish of the Provincial Grand Lodge that this calendar should

be continued next year , expressing , at the same time , his belief that in a year or two it would be self-supporting . Ths D . P . G . M . suggested , as the result of a conversation with Lord Methuen " , whether it might not be possible to print the calendar once in two or three years , instead of every year , but it was pointed out that as the work in question was as much in the nature of an almanac as of a directory , this would be undesirable , and eventually it was unanimously resolved that the " Wiltshire Masonic Calendar " be issued for the year 1 SS 2 , and that Bro . Nott

be requested to again kindly undertake the office of editor thcreof , any deficiency in the expenses of printing beyond the amount received for sale of copies ( at one shilling each ) to be borne by the Provincial Grand Lodge funds . This ended the business of the meeting , and the Provincial Grand Lodge being closed , thc brethren afterwards dined together at the Swan Hotel , when the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were given and warmly responded to . In addition to the brethren present at the lodge , Bro . Walter H . Long , M . P ., who had been delayed on thc railway , was present at the banquet .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cheshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CHESHIRE .

The annual convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Cheshire was held at the Masonic Hall , Congleton , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., under the banner of the Warren Chapter , 533 . The companions of this chapter—thc latest addition to the roll of Cheshire chapters—had made most

comp lete and satisfactory arrangements lor tlie event , tlie whole of the proceedings being carried out within their commodious and well-appointed rooms at the Masonic Hall , and it was generall y remarked by the companions in attendance that the Provincial Grand Chapter of Cheshire was never seen to better advantage than on the present occasion . Notwithstanding thp fact of Congleton being

somewhat difficult of access from the greater part of the province , there was a very fair muster of Provincial Grand Officers , Principals of chapters , and lay members from the nineteen chapters in the province , all with three exceptions being represented . Provincial Grand Chapter was opened shortly alter three o ' clock p . m . bv the M . E . Prov . G . Supt ., Comp . Lord de

Tabley , G . 1 . of Eng ., as / .. ; Comp . I . Marwond . as II . ; and Comp . H . Uullcy , P . P . G . H ., as J . Thc M . E . Prov . G . Supt . having been saluted in ancient form by the assembled companions , the roll of chapters was called by thc Prov . G . Scribe E ., Comp . G . W . Latham , and the minutes of the last annual convocation , held at Stockport twelve months ago , read and confirmed . to

The report of the Committee appointed inspect cnapters and regulate the procedure in reference to Royal Arch Masonry in the province was read , and on thc motion of the Provincial Grand Superintendent , ordered to be printed for distribution amongst the chapters of the province , and the thanks of the Provincial Grand Chapter w . re accorded to the members of the Committee for their

abours . _ ,, The M . E . PROVINCIAI . GKA . 3 SL'I ' I ; RI . VTI :. VDI :. \ T then addressed the companions at some lergth , and expressed his pleasure and gratitude at being able once more to meet the companions in Provincial Grand Chapter , am more especially so under the banner of a chapter which he had sn recently conseci-tcd to the purposes of Koyal Arch

Masonry . He paid a well deserved compliment to the companions of Congleton for the excellence of tlicT arrann-cments , ancl referred to the satisfaction he . felt , as head of the province , in seeing the disposition evinced by numbers of the Craft to dissociate Freemasonry from

taverns Nothing afforded him greater pleasure and satisfaction than to hear of brethren and companions of the Order carrying out the business and duties of Masonry away from taverns , and he hoped the excellent example set by the Masons of Conglclon in this respect would be followed in other parts of the province . The Prov . Grand Treasurer , Comp . F . J ACKSON , jun .,

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cheshire.

submitted his statement of thc Prov . Grand Chapter funds , which showed a balance in hand of over £ 15 . On the motion of the PROVINCIAL GRAND SUPERINTENDENT thc accounts were passed , and Comp . Jackson unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The M . E . PROVINCIAL GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then appointed ancl invested the Provincial Grand Officers of the chapter for the ensuing year , viz . : Comp . R . Beales , 533 Prov . G . M . „ W . S . Sutton , 537 Prov . G . J . G . W . Latham , 321 Prov . S . E .

„ „ Wallace Lumb , 321 Prov . S . N . „ W . Johnson , 721 Prov . P . S . ,, S . F . Gosling , 533 Prov . 1 st A . S . ,, W . Pritchard , 323 Prov . 2 nd A . S . J . Hibbert , ,. 6 t Prov . G . Reg .

„ L . D . Bradbury , 322 Prov . G . Swd . B . W , Blackshaw , 533 Prov . G . St . Br . H . Finch , 323 Prov . G . D . of C . „ K . Cuzner , 425 Prov . G . Org . „ F . Jackson , jun ., 295 Prov . G . Treas .

,, M . Allcock , 941 ... Prov . G . Janitor . The newly-appointed officers having been proclaimed and saluted , under the direction of Comp . Finch , P . G . D . C , the M . E . Prov . Grand Superintendent announced his intention of holding tlie next Prov . Grand Chapter at

Chester , and the Prov . Grand Chapter was closed in ancient form . The companions afterwards dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The state of Lord dc Tabley ' s health did not permit of his remaining to the banquet , but his place was most ably and genially tilled by his senior officer , Comp . Dr . R . Bcalcs , Prcv . G . H . The companions separated about seven o'clock , after enjoying one of the p leasantest meetings ever held in connection with the Provincial Grand Chapter of Cheshire .

Consecration Of A New Mark Lodge At Durban.

CONSECRATION OF A NEW MARK LODGE AT DURBAN .

On thc 30 th September last , at the Masonic Temple , Durban , Natal , a new lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 2 SS , under the Grand Lodge of England , was opened in due form , and Bro . Robert I . Finnemore ( President Magistrate of Durban ) was installed as the first W . M . The served in the chair of this

new W . M ., who has already Degree and is P . M . M . of the Natalia Lodge , No . 2 . 52 , then appointed ancl invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . Cook , S . W . ; G . Leask , J . W . ; II . D . Grazebrook , M . O . ; G . Russell , S . O . ; S . Marriott . J . O . ; A . J . Keeler , Sec . ancl Registrar of Marks ; G . Ireland , S . D . ; H . C . Tait , J . D . ; F . Pay , Tyler .

VV . Bro . E . S . T . Stantial , VV . M . 252 , attended from Pietermaritzburg for the purpose of taking part in the ceremony of consecration and installation . 'There were also present : Bros . J . Hulston , P . M . M . ; J . R . Harrison , P . M . M . ; D . R . Hastings , VV . M . M . Caledonian Lodge ; F . H . Field , G . II . Serridgc , M . II . Emanuel , T . N . Price , F . Brownlee , T . Petersen , E . II . Bingham , VV . E .

McVeigh , and others . Six candidates were advanced to the Hon . Degree of Mark Master Mason , viz : Bros . Russell , Marriott , Keeler , Ireland , 'Tait ancl Pay before being appointed to the respected offices as above . There is also attached to the lodge , a lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , Bros . R . I . Finnemore , VV . C . N . ; T . Cook , J . ; G . Leask ,

S . ; II . D . Grazebrook , S . D . ; meetings of which have also been held under warrant . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where the usual toasts were given and received with the wonted enthusiasm , and many good wishes were expressed for the success of the new lodge .

Consecration Of The Southwark Lodge Of Royal Ark Mariners.

CONSECRATION OF THE SOUTHWARK LODGE OF ROYAL ARK MARINERS .

The members of the old and distinguished Southwark Mark Lodge having obtained a warrant to hold meetings in the Degree of l-03 'a ! Ark Mariner , the consecration took place on Tuesday last . A lodge of Ark Mariners was opened under the warrant ,

and seven brethren were elevated by Bro . Poore , assisted by Bros . Dewar , Hatch , Sparks , and Lovegrove . Bro . DEWAR then assumed the gavel , and assisted by Past Commanders T . Poore and II . Lovegrove , proceeded to consecrate the lodge according to ancient custom , and afterwards instal Bro . Rev . H . G . Hatch , VV . C . N . The officers were appointed and the lodge closed .

Bro . the Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . G . Chap ., VV . M . of the Mark Lodge , then took the cha r and opened the lodge . Most of the officers were in attendance , and VV . Bros . D . M . Dewar , P . G . S . O ., Asst . G . Sec ; II . Lovegrove , G . S . of VV . ; and Cottebrtmc , Past G . Std . Bearer , were present as visitors . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . C . T . Sparks , P . M ., P . G . Swd . Bearer , installed Bro . A .

Middlemass into the chair of A . in a very able manner . Bros . Bryant , Sorrell , jun . / Voysey , Evcniss , and others were appointed officers ; Bro . Klingenstein , as Treas . ; Bro . Poore , as Sec . ; and Bro . Seymour Smith , Org . A very elegant banquet was served in the Wellington Room . Bros . Dewar and Lovegrove responded to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Cottebrune to that of " The Visitors . "

Annual Banquet Of The Star Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1275.

ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE STAR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1275 .

'The annual banquet of the above excellent institution " for the improvement and instruction , 'uf the brethren in Masonry , " took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at its locale , the White Swan , High-street , Deptford , ancl was partaken of by a large and distinguished gathering of those whose influence in tlie Craft and society at large is

undoubted , and always for good . We may say , en passant , that thc Star Lodge of Instruction is held to be the "Emulation " out of London , and the fame of its excellence attracts to its weekly gatherings aspirants for Masonic knowledge from all quarters of tlie iMetropolis and suburbs , as will be plainly evinced by the list of good ancl true Masons , as under , who were present , viz . : Bros . II . B . Taylor , 1531 , Chairman ; Griffin , P . M . 331 , and P . G .

Annual Banquet Of The Star Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1275.

J . D . Kent , Vice-Chairman ; G . Andrews , P . M . Sir , and M . C . 871 , the Preceptor of the lodge ; H . Glostcr , P . M . 1531 , S . W . 132 G ; H . Shaw , P . M . S 34 ; H . Keeble , P . M . 1275 , Treasurer of the lodge ; W . Martin , J . D . S 79 , Hon . Sec ; Speight , P . M . and Sec 147 ; Waterman , P . M . 147 ; Vohman , P . M . S 71 ; Mulchings , VV . M . 147 ; Belicnna , J . W . 1531 ; Youngman , I . G . 1571 ; Nunn , D . C . 1531 ; Gibson , W . S . 1531 ; . Emblin , 147 ; Pitt , 147 ; Dobson ,

147 ; Lifeber , 211 ; Risch , 70 G ; Smith , S 34 ; Wickens , S 71 ; West , S 71 ; W . Taylor , S 71 ; Clarke , S ?!; Buckley , 132 G ; Rich , 1524 ; Wain , 1531 ; and Holding , 153 ; all of thc lodge . Among the visitors were : Bros . Walford , P . M . 14 S 9 ; Winkle , P . M . 54 S ; Dickson , 147 ; Sturdec , 147 ; Ugland , 70 G ; J . Walford , 569 ; Stringer , S 71 ; Hubbard , S 79 ; Pooley , 140 ; Bushcll , S 71 ; joskey , 913 ; Turrell , 913 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) .

The banquet was superbly served , the menu comprising the choicest viands , while thc wines were of the best quality brands . "The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty , coupled with that of the Craft , " " "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and the other Masonic toasts , never forgotten or neglected where loyal Masons assemble , were drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Griffin , being a G . Officer of the Province of Kent , was honoured by an especial toast , and in putting it the CHAIRMAN spoke in glowing terms of Bro . Griffin ' s Masonic work .

In response , that brother said that he anticipated having something to say during the evening , and , therefore , would say but little now . He must , however , thank them most sincerely for coupling his name with the Grand Officers of the Province of Kent , an honour he felt sure that any Mason , however exalted his social position , might fairly be proud of . He had worked with , and for , the Star Lodge of Instruction , and so much so that they had conferred upon

him thc distinction of honorary membership , and of that he also felt proud . Nor did he take it as an empty compliment , for he had attended all their meetings , and had , he trusted , done good suit and service in the lodge . ( Applause . ) He then referred to the members of the lodge who had arrived at distinction through its teachings , and congratulated the Chairman upon having so numerous

and influential a body of Masons around him that night ; attributing it , in no ordinary measure , to the respect and esteem in which he ( the Chairman ) was held in by all his brethren . He trusted the lodge would for many years have such a gathering at its annual meeting , and that he might be present . Bro . Griffin resumed his seat amid cheers .

Ihe CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Visitors . " They had fourteen visitors present , and among them were two distinguished Past Masters . He , of course , could not ask all the visitors to respond , but would mention those that came from the north and some from thc south of London , but all were welcome , and he , in the name of the lodge , trusted they would enjoy themselves . He coupled the toast with the names of Bros . Walford and Jolly . (

Applause . ) Bro . Walford , in reply , thanked the chairman and biethrcn of the lodge for the hearty reception of him and the visitors generally . As an old Mason , he was gratified to see such a grand lodge of Instruction as the Star Lodge , whose fame had reached all over the metropolis . It was only through lodges of instruction that a young and aspiring Mason could arrive at thc head of his lodge and caary out the work with credit to it or himself . ( Cheers . )

He was p leased to hear that the chairman had given the lodge , his support , which was in itself a guarantee for its stability , and trusted soon to hear that he , at the head of his lodge was carrying out the good work he had learned in that . ( Applause . ) Bro . Jolly also returned thanks briefly . Ihe CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast of the evening , " Health and long life to Bro . Past Master Andrews , the Preceptor of thc Lodge , " and in so doing said that in

following up the remarks of Bro . Walford , he must add that a lodge of instruction would be of very little use , unless they had a good Preceptor , and he could safely say that in Bro . Past Master Andrews they had not only a good , but a thorough conscientious Preceptor . ( Cheers . ) Since he , the chairman , had been a member of the lodge he had seen and remembered with admiration , and almost wonder , the inimitable fund of Masonic lore in the

possession of Bro . Andrews , and not only that , but the earnest zeal and courage with which he had surmounted all difficulties and made the lodge what it was , now one of the most flourishing both , in number and influence , in thc metropolis or out of it . ( Applause . ) Bro . Andrews was especially worthy of their regard . In him they had a considerate Master and a kind teacher , and he asked them to drink the toast with thc acclamation it deserved . ( Applause . )

Bro . ANDREWS , who was received with rounds of applause , said : Unaccustomed as he was to pub no , that would not do . On that momentous occasion it—( cheers and laughter)—no , it was no use , he must just go on and say what came uppermost in his mind ; but how could they expect him to find words sufficient to thank them for their generous reception of his name . He could only say that it was a labour of love to him to work as their Preceptor ,

and a pride to see the lodge second to none for good sound Masonic applause . ( Applause . ) lt turned out Masters , not only second to none , but superior to many ; and he felt that there must be a certain amount of credit due to the Preceptor , for they not only "buttered" him with credit , but " creamed " him with praise also . ( Cheers and laughter . ) He could not take all the credit to himself however , for to Bros . Hutchins , Waterman , Shaw , Gloster , and , not

the least , to their indefatigable Hon . Secretary , Bro . Martin , a large amount of it belonged . The lodge was deeply indebted to them for its prestige and prosperity . ( Cheers . ) He , after again thanking them , prophecied that the next installation ceremony to be performed in the Star Lodge would show what the calibre of its Master was , and what he had learned in the Star Lodge of Instruction . ( Aplause . ) lie then , in eloquent terms , proposed "The Health of the Chairman , Bro . Taylor , " who , although a

young Mason , was an enthusiastic one , and the son-in-law of the founder of the lodge . It was not usual to place so young a Mason in the chair upon such an occasion as the present , but Bro . Taylor had won his way to it by his indomitable will , sterling character , and undoubted talents . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . TAVLOK , in reply , said it was only in deference to their reiterated wishes that he took the chair . It was not an easy task , but he felt that he had given satisfaction , and had the satisfaction of knowing that he had done his best