Provincial Grand Lodge Of Jersey.

lated the circumstances under which the action of the Board of Management was taken , together with the arguments used for and against that action at the Quarterly Court on the g ' . h of October last , and urged the brethren by an unanimous vote to strengthen the hands of the Board . The resolution was seconded by Bro . J . DURELL , P . P . S G . W ., strongly supported by tlie Prov . G . Master , and carried unanimously .

A few slight alterations in the by-laws were then proposed by Bro . A . W . GODFRAY , P . G . Stwd ., and supported by Bro . Dr . A . C GODFRAY , P . G . Sec , and agreed to . Bro . Dr . J . LE CRONIER , D . P . G . M ., then propored " That this province should vote the sum of io guineas lov / ards the funds of the Rojal Masonic

Institution for Girls , and should be represented by a Steward at the annual Festival in 1 S 97 . " He regretted that , owing to certain heavy expenditure during the past year , the province was not in a position to send a larger donation , but hoped that the lodges and brethren would unite , so that a handsome sum might be sent up from the Island . This was duly seconded and carried unanimously .

On the suggestion of the P . G . M ., Bro . Dr . M . Le Cronier , P . J . G . D ., was selected as the Steward lo represent the province . Bro . Dr . M . LE CRONIER thanked the brethren for ihe Innour thus conferred upon him . The P . G . M . then appointed the following brelh-en as his officers for the ensuing year , and invested those who were present :

Bro . H . E . Durell ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ E . Brde ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . E . W . W . Payne ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ P . G . Hamilton ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . O . Le Sueur ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ Dr . A . C . Godfray ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Dr . M . Le Cronier ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ A . Curry ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ C . H . Wilson ... ... ... Prov . " G . S . of W . „ Dr . P . B . Bentlif ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ A . W . Godfray ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . W . Alton ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B .

.:: i : Kd ::: ::: - j ^ v . o . std . Bn , „ T . Gicquel ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . R . Sinnatt ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ Rev . S . S . Stitt ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ H . W . Hinds ... ... ... - * . „ F . Clarke ... ... ... ... „ G . Chauchoin ... ... ... [ . Prov . G . Stewards . „ T . Cummings , 'jun . ... ... ... j „ G . C . Godfray ... ... ... J „ W . H . Hambly ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren ' adjourned to

the banquet room , where a capital dinner was served by the Tyler , Bro . W . Hambly . . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Songs and recitations were given by , amongst others , Bros . Dr . Godfray , Clarkson , Gould , M . Le Cronier , and Bree , Bro . the Rev . Stitt pi l ing the accompaniments . The Tyler ' s toast terminated a very enjoyable evening .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Jersey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF JERSEY .

A meeting of the above Prov . Grand Chapter was held on Friday , the 20 th ult . The Grand Superintendent , Comp . Col . E . C . Malet De Carteret , was supported by Comps . Major J . C . Raven , P . G . H ., and P . Bois , P . G . J ., and a fair number of companions of the Order . Prov . G . Chapter unanimously voted the sum of 15 guineas toward- ; a Stewardship for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls next year . The following officers were appointed :

Comp . P . Bois ... ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ W . T . Pugsley ... ... ... Prov . G J . „ F . J . Godfray ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ P . G . Hamiltan ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ E . Bree ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ T . Bichard ... ... ... Prov . G . R <* g . „ J . W . Hamling ... ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ j . C . Barrette ... ... ... Prov . A . G . P . S . „ M . Le Cronier ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ A . C . Godfray ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br „ T . Cummings ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Rev . S . S . Stitt ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . H . Hambly ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . The Prov . Grand Chapter was then closed .

Consecration Of The Earl Of Zetland Chapter, No. 1364.

CONSECRATION OF THE EARL OF ZETLAND CHAPTER , No . 1364 .

The latest addition to the roll of English Royal Arch chapters was successfully launched on the 4 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , City of London , m the presence of a company of nearly 50 companions of the Order .

Comps . E . Letchworth , G . S . E . ; Thoims Fenn , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Frank Richardson , C . F . Matier , A . K . Turbefield . E . Chatterton , E . J . Anning , C . C , Samuel J . Cross , John R . Carter , H B . Chamberlain , R . H . Goddird , J . Ponsford Taverner , T . H . Parry , J . F . Saunders , R . W . Carter , R . J . Ellis , H . E , Coard , George Thomas Peall , l . P . Z . ^ 501 , P . G . R . ; W . Goiver , J . 2501 ; R . F .

Shrubsole , 1329 ; Charles Lacey , P . Z . 174 ; Capt . J . W . Heath , M . E . Z . 19 ; W . F Keddell , P . S . ; E . J . Moore , H . Sadler , Grand Janitor ; Charles J . R . Tijou , P- A . G . P . England ; C . H . Webb , P . P . G . S . B . ; James Speller , P . G . A . S . Essex W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . B . ; J . Newton , P . A . G . D . C ; G . W . Knight , P . P . G . S . B Essex ; H . Massey , P . Z . 619 and 1928 ; and others .

Consecration Of The Earl Of Zetland Chapter, No. 1364.

Ihe consecration ceremony was performed by Comp . Edward Letchworth , Grand Scribe E ., who took thc chair of M . E Z . He was assisted by Comp . Thomas Fenn , Past President Committee of General Purposes , as H . ; Comp . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Grand Superintendent Bucks , as J . ; Comp . C . F . Matier , P . D . G D C , as Scribe N . ; Comp . Frank Richardson , G . D C , as D . C' ., * and Comp . S . J . Cross , P . Z . 1237 ,

as Scribe E . pro tem . Music was added to the ceremony , under the directiun of Comp . E . Chatterton , Scribe N . 151 ) 8 After the chapter had been formally opened , Comp . LETCHWORTH , addressing the companions , said : Companions , —we are met here this evening for the purpose of consecrating a new Royal Arch chapter , to be dedicated to the service of the Most High . I can only express a hope that this nev

chapter will be the means of uniting still more closely those who are already associated with the Earl of Zetland Lodge , and also be the means of advancing the best interests of our Order . Comp . the Rev . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG delivered the oration , in which he exhorted the companions of the new chapter to imitate the ancient Masons by doing their work thoroughly and completely . Those ancient brethren

did nothing hurriedly , relying more upon excellence of workmanship than outward show . It should be so with all Masons , and the Craftsman , to be perfect in the Masonic art , should not rest until he became a Royal Arch Mason . He was afraid that this was not a general feeling , and that even aspiring brethren were content with going through the Master ' s chair of a lodge . Even where they aspired to the Arch Degree , many of them were

quite content with simply being in the Order , and did not seek the Principal's chair , as they had the chair of W . M . of a lodge . It was this feeling which probably was the cause of so few lodges having chapters attached to them , * but there was an improving disposition in this respect now , as the lodges were increasing in number which sought for charters for chapters . He was happy to say that the Earl of Zetland Chapter , No . 1364 , was one of this

class , and the desire of its members to be the possessors of a chapter was now fulfilled , as the G . M . E . Z ., the Princeof Wales , had acceded to their request and authorised the founding of the chapter they were now engaged in consecrating . He wished it every success , and he believed it would have it , as the founders were all enthusiastic Masons . The ceremony was then performed , and after the Consecrating Principal

had first dedicated the chapter , and bestowed the Patriarchal Benediction , he installed Comp . Augustus F . Lay , M . E . Z . 2501 , S . N . 22 , as M . E . Z . for the first year . Comp . Thomas Fenn afterwards installed Comp . H . B . Chamberlain , J . 22 , as H . ; and Comp . Letchworth installed Comp . S . J . Cross , P . Z . 1237 , as J . Comp . E . J . Anning , C . C ., F . S . S ., P . Z . 174 and iSgS , was appointed to act as I . P . Z ., and was also elected and invested as

Treasurer ; Comp . J . R . Carter , D . C . 201 , 2 nd A . S . 2374 , S . E . 2501 , was invested as S . E . ; Comps . R . S . Ellis , S . N . ; H . G . Coard , P . S . N . 1237 , P . S . ; ] . F . Saunders , H . 1507 and 2501 , S . E . 201 , 1 st A . S . ; R . W . Carter , P . S . 1237 , 2 nd A . S . ; R . H . Goddard , P . Z . 1623 , D . of C ; E . Chatterton , S . N . 159 S , Organist ; J . P . Taverner and T . H . Parry , Stewards ; and Turbefield , Janitor .

A cordial vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officers was passed , and they were elected honorary members of the chapter . Comp . LETCUWORTH . acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself and the other Consecrating Oflicers . A long list of proposed exaltees and joining members was read by the S . E ., after which the chapter was closed , and the companions adi > urned to

banquet , which was served under the superintendence of Comp . March am . The customary toasts followed the banquet , and the speeches in which they were proposed and responded to were interspersed with singing and recitations of a superior order by Comps . Chatterton , W . F . Keddell , S . J . Cross , P . Z . ; H . Ponsford Taverner , and R . Henri Goddard , P . Z .

Comp . A . F . LAY , M . E . Z ., in proposing " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " referred to her Majesty being in the completion of the 60 th year of her reign , and that the people were going to commemorate the event in a great and glorious way . The reign had been distinguished by the prosperity of the country , the strides made in the arts and sciences , and the extension and expansion of the Queen ' s dominions .

In giving the toast of "The M . E . G . Z ., H . R . H . the Princeof Wales , " Comp . LAY said his Royal Highness had presided over Royal Arch Masons for 22 years , and but for the fact of his being the head of English Freemasonry the Order would not have stood in the position it now occupied .

In proposing " The Pro G . Z . and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Comp . LAY said the Earl of Lathom was a nobleman who was universally beloved , and he took a deep interest in the welfare of Freemasonry . His lordship was also the originator of the removal of the Boys ' School to better and more healthy quarters .

Comp . THOMAS FENN responded , and said with respect to the Grand Oflicers , Comp . Beach , Grand J ., always attended the meetings of Grand Chapter . There was not as a rule much to do in Grand Chapter , but the companions ought nevertheless to attend . Comp . A . F . LAY , M . E . Z ., next proposed "The Consecrating Officers . " The consecration of a lodge or chapter was a ceremony which

every Freemason delighted to witness . AH the companions were highly delighted with the consecration ceremony that evening , which had been most efficiently rendered . Never in the course of his long Masonic career had he seen it performed in a more faultless or masterly manner . Bro . Letchworth certainly had given the companions a rich Masonic treat . Some of them had heard him before , but he ventured to think that on that

occasion Comp . Letchworth excelled himself . The oration by Comp . Brownrigg was excellent ; it was listened to with rapt attention , and it made an impression never to be forgotten , while the rendering of the installation of Comp . II . by Comp . Thomas Fenn was performed in a style such as Grand Officers alone could accomplish . Comp . Matier , also , as S . N ., and Comp . Richardson as D . C . were unique , and proved themselves to be perfect masters of the art .

Comp . E . LETCHWORTH , G . S . E ., in acknowledging the compliment , said on behalf not only of those of the Consecrating Officers who were enjoying the splendid hospitality of the chapter , but also on behalf of thoss —Comps . Brownrigg and Richardson—who , unfortunately , were compelled to leave , he tendered his warmest thanks for the toast , proposed in such kind terms by the M . E . Z . Those who had been privileged to take part in

the consecration of the chapter were companions who had many duties to perform in connection with the Masonic Craft , and he took the opportunity of thanking them for the kindly and efficient aid they had rendered . He could say on his own behalf that there was no duty they had to perform more agreeable or congenial to them than starting a new chapter into existence . He did not wish to anticipate what the companion might say