Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire took place at the National Schools , Has-Iingden , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . A large and distinguished number of the Craft were present , including Bros . L' ol . Le Gendrc N . Starkie , M . W . P . G . M . ; Geo . Mellor , V . VV . Dep . Prov . G . M . ; R . Hargreaves , P . J . G . W . ; H .

L . Hollingworth , P . G . Treas . ; Tom Nash , P . G . Reg . ; John Chadwick , P . G . Sec . ; L . H . Braddon , P . S . G . D . ; S . L . Buckley , P . G . S . of W . ; S . Haworth , P . G . D . C . ; ] ohn Bladon , P . G . A . D . C . ; Thomas Mitchell , P . G . Tyler ; lames Kershaw , P . G . M . S . B . ; H . Gunytley , P . P . G . D . C ; J . W . Kenyon , P . P . G . S . of W . ; C . M . Jones , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . Henry Cottam , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap . ; C Wood , P . P . G . P . ; A . H . H . Whitehead , P . P . J . CD . ;

E . Halliwell , P . P . G . Org . ; D . lowers , P . P . G . D . C ; H . Wolstenliolme , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Newton , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Pilling , P . P . A . G . P . ; R . Whittaker , P . P . G . D . C ; Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . VV . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . D . C . ; H . H . Robinson , P . P . G . Chap . ; G . A . Packwood , P . P . A . D . C . ; VV . O . Walker , P . P . J . G . W . ; H . T . Robberds , P . P . G . Org . ; David A . Davis , P . G . S . of VV . Derbyshire ;

J . L . Veevcns . P . P . S . G . D . ; Henry Jackson , P . P . G . P . Cheshire ; J . Hadlield , P . P . J . G . D . ; Randle Fletcher , P . P . G . O . ; E . H . Thomas , P . P . G . Chap . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . P . S . G . D . ; Rev . C . J . Duckworth , P . P . A . G . P . ; Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds , P . P . S . G . W ., S . G . D . of England ; E . Ashworth , P . P . S . G . W . ; E . Heywood , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . F . Hoffgaard , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . C . Whittington , P . G . Org . ; T . Entwistle , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; Rev . J .

E . Roberts , B . D ., P . G . Chap . ; J . Halliwell , P . P . G . S . B . ; Lawrence Booth , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Hardon , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . L . Vaughan , P . P . G . Reg . ; Rev . E . H . Aldridrre , P . G . Chap . ; Frank A . Huet , P . P . G . P . Staffordshire ; VV . H . Cunliffe , P . P . G . P . ; T . Charlton , P . P . G . Reg . ; B . Taylor , P . P . G . Treas . ; T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . H . Hutchinson , P . P . S . G . W . ; | . Holroyd , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . I-:. Worsley , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . E . Lees , P . M . 645 ; T . " Higson , P . M . 345 ; E . Whitaker , S 54 ; J . W . Hullev , 2 GS ;

E . H . Elinor , 1634 ; R . Haworth , 1634 ; W . H . Birtwistle , 1634 ; John Leach , 215 ; D . Lord , 274 ; J . H . Edmondson , P . M . 274 ; John Hanson , J . . 1 G 34 ; H . Pickup , S . W . 16 97 ; J . Ramsbottom , W . M . 274 ; A . M . Hart , W . AI . ! 7 oS ; G . Board , J . W . 179 S ; T . Tyers , P . M . 581 ; J . H . Berry , P . M . 1145 ; S . Fidler , S . S . 210 : Julius Arensberg , P . M . 1161 , P . P . G . P . ; J . !> . Glover , iSOS ; Jas . Heap , l . P . M . 2 G 9 ; S . Goldstone , l . P . M . 345 ; R . Kay ,

VV . M . 934 ; E . N . Bleaklcy , P . M . 3 G 9 ; Jno . Barrett , J . W . 1723 ; T . E . Abbott , 269 ; J . J . Meakin , l . P . M . 992 ; VV . Oilier , W . M . 992 ; S . Marsden , P . M . 344 ; E . Hilton , VV . M . 992 ; J . Worth , S . W . 367 ; VV . Tomlinson , 215 ; H . Eckersley , 467 ; VV . Potts , l . P . M . 4 O 7 ; J . Leaver , l . P . M . 34 C ; G . Hunt , S . W . 1009 ; R . Greaves , 2 S 3 ; W . S . Clark , W . M . 7 S ; A . Meadowcroft , W . M . 1077 ; R . Anderton , S . W . 1775 ; H . Hargreaves , S . D . 215 ; J .

Southirst , S . D . 2 S 3 ; P . Barnes , J . W . 274 ; W . Siddely , J . W . 163 ; Robt . Leach , P . M . 1219 ; S . Holt , P . M . 12 S ; Edwin Lowe , 350 ; T . Sedgwick , VV . M . 42 ; H . VV . Jex , S 52 , 350 ; Thos . Rigby , J . W . 42 ; J . Comfort , I . G . 12 S ; J . Holt , P . M . 12 S ; F . Wood , VV . M . 12 S ; E . Fanar , VV . M . 350 ; R . Collingwood , P . M . 54 ; B . Collinge , P . M . 54 ; J . Moorhouse , 191 ; M . J . VV . Crawsbaw , J . W . 346 ; R . Mingworth , J . D . 34 G ; A . Armistead , P . M . 346 ; jas .

Aspinall , P . M . 345 ; J . Heelis , W . M . G 2 ; J . Collinge , J . W . 2 S 3 , 194 S ; W . R . Preston , 2 S 3 ; J . J . Blackshaw , P . M . 34 G ; E . Ramsbottom , 1 G 97 , 194 s ; J . Halden , 1009 ; M . Halliwell , P . M . 2 SS ; J . MacLaren , G 2 : VV . Newton , P . M . I 2 GS , 1322 ; R . Vaughan , S . W . ion ; R . Wright , W . M . 993 ; A . B . Whittaker , l . P . M . 1633 ; Chas . Swimm , 1633 ; Chas . Turner , ion ; Jas . Whittaker , 277 ; VV . Davis , P . M . 54 , S 16 ; T . F . Collins , P . M . 1775 ; A . Beattie , P . M . 343 ;

R . limperley , P . M . 204 , 993 ; E . Herd , 146 ; ' Mercer , J . W . 1519 ; F . Hornsby , 12 G , 194 S ; W . Miller , 34 G ; C . Crabtree , S . W . 219 ; E . Ridgard , 67 S ; J . Bracwell . W . M . 219 ; T . Scholield , P . M . Sec . 2 SS ; W . Bottomley , VV . M . 2 SS ; C Barker , 1392 ; G . Whiteley , P . M . 2 SS ; C . Hindle , 346 ; H . Croasdale , I . G . 269 ; VV . Edwards , P . M . 4 6 7 ; C . S . Allott , J . D . 1009 ; J . WalUden , S . W . 1534 ; J . Davenport , 1534 ; S . Walkden , VV . M . G 33 ;

Fred . R . Cooper , J . W . 1055 ; R . Pickering , J . W . 31 G ; A . Mercer , W . M . 1534 ; J . Haworth , I . G . 13 S 2 ; A . B . VVimpory , VV . M . 1055 ; B . Hill , W . M . 3 G 3 ; D . Edwards , P . M . 1052 ; T . Livesey , VV . M . 367 ; J . Studd , 1 G 3 ; VV . Lamb , W . M . 34 6 ; W . Fletcher , VV . M . 2 G 9 ; H . Paulden , J . W . 204 ; VV . Bagnall , VV . M . 204 ; John Hall , S . W . 992 ; F . N . Molesworth , 226 ; W . Renshaw , I . G . Si 5 ; J . M . Sinclair , W . M . iGt : A . Baldock , 13 S 1 ; J . II . Chapman ,

VV . M . G 7 S ; I . E . Turner , 992 ; William Nicholl , l . P . M . 317 ; R . Kawfinson , P . M . 1 G 97 ; F . C . Roscow , 934 ; C . A . Tem p lar , S . W . 344 ; M . Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . 1723 ; W . Pennington , P . M . 374 and 67 S ; Morris Davis , 1055 ; Wm . Housley , W . M . 1144 ; E . Melrose , J . W . 1144 ; J- Kershaw , 1144 ; I . C . Littlewood , J . D . 1144 ; VV . O . Pettitt , O . 1055 ; 1 " . H . Tattersall , J . W . 1144 ; Geo . Taylor , P . M . 363 ; J . Troop , P . M . 2 G 9 ; E . J . Scott , 2 G 9 ; Thos . G .

Orrell , 34 S ; Wm . Green , 34 S ; J . Wolstenliolme , 34 S ; D . Ormerod , P . M . 1145 ; M . Noble , 1145 ; R . Rushton , P . M . 1145 ; C . Furness , W . M . 1145 ; Richard Beckett , J . D . 34 S ; I . Turner , S . D . 462 ; R . Sanderson , P . M . 345 ; J . Sutcli ' ff , P . M . 2 S 3 ; J . Barnes , J . D . 2 S 3 ; G . L . Vaughan , W . M . 1030 ; A . Pemberton , ' | . W . 1030 ; W . H . Shaw , P . M . 2 S 3 ; VV . Howarth , P . M . 2 S 3 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 1322 ; J . Miller , W . M . 1322 ; J . Sharpies , VV . M . 1519 ; G .

Oldman , W . M . 12 G ; R . Partington , 625 ; J . Hillgrow , 345 ; J- Nettleton , VV . M . ion ; Jno . Buckley , VV . M . 277 ; W . II . Eckersley , VV . M . 4 67 ; H . Motham , P . M . 1253 ; T . Mottershead , J . W . ion ; J . Andrew , P . M . 26 S and 1213 ; R . Kay Shuttleworth , 401 ; VV . R . Sowter , VV . M . S 15 ; Ephraim Harris , S . W . Sis ; John Shcldrick , J . W . Sis ; A . Bickley , Sec . S 15 ; Hamlet Lees , Sec . iSGS ; W . Digglc , W . M . 11-14 ; T . Parker , 211 S : T . B .

Collingwood , W . M . 1129 ; T . Jackson , P . M . 274 ; W . V . Stallon , 215 ; J . Booth , P . M . 2 S 3 ; A . Cross , W . M . 2 S 3 ; J . VV . Shorrock , l . P . M . 3 S 1 ; | . Sanderson , M . M . 381 ; li . Williams , J . W . 10 S 3 ; II ' . Lampion , S . W . 10 S 3 ; W . H . Hoylc , 1012 ; C . H . Woods , 3 S 1 ; Joseph Senior , S . W . 1 G 3 ; | . Lowndes , 1 G 3 , 999 ; R . L . McMillan , 1 G 3 ; F . Armstrong , 325 ; Jas . Corney , W . M . S 53 ; J . Pollard , S . W . 2 G 9 ; Alfred Turner , P . M . Treas . 1055 ; H . Mainwaring , P . M . 1134 ; G . H . Harrop , iSGS ; W . Bear jun ., W . M . 1504 ; E . Barber , P . M . 113 ; VV . Taylor , 1948 ; W . Wallwork , 194 S ; R . Parkinson , 345 ; D . E . Fielding

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345 ; H . Hindle , P . M . 345 ; S . Broadbent , Sec . 121 S ; E . Barlow , 215 ; J . Stewart , Sec . 2 S 6 ; J . Taylor , Sec . 16 97 ; T . Parkinson , Sec . 2 G 9 ; E . Halliwell , P . M . 345 ; J . Harling , 2 S 3 , l . P . M . 194 S ; George E . Nuttall , 215 ; Chas . Nuttall , 215 ; S . Porritt , P . M . 215 , 1 O 34 ; S . Horrocks , VV . M . 1 G 34 ; T . Wolstenliolme , C . 1634 ; W . R . Hys , S . W . 1634 ; W . Hardcastle , S . W . 1773 ; J . Holt , 36 ?; E . Crossley , P . M . 54 , 2 S 6 ; T . H . Hall ,

W . M . 145 S ; VV . Wood , P . M . 123 ; A . L . Cock , S . W . 1774 ; E . M . Garstang , W . M . 37 ; Elias Nathan , P . M . 179 S ; S . P . Bidder , jun ., J . W . 1774 ; W . F . Townley , W . M . 2 G 9 ; VV . Horrocks , P . M . 350 ; VV . H . Kershaw , W . M . 266 ; N . Dumville , P . M . 152 ; R . Harrison , VV . M . 1064 ; J . Knowles , P . M . 10 G 4 ; j . Taylor , P . M . 274 ; J . Holden , 462 ; R . Hargreaves , 215 ; VV . Whitaker , 215 ; R . Nelson , 30 S , 12 G ; VV . Jones , J . W . 2 G 9 ; T . Varley ,

Sec . 116 ; P . Gowall , 269 ; J . Alcock , P . M . 34 S ; C . J . Scofield , W . M . 1219 ; C . Hargreaves , J . W . 1219 ; VV . T . Lamb , 1392 ; H . Knowles , 68 ; F . Thompson , 215 ; VV . Halstead , 194 S ; R . Barron , 194 S ; S . Bailey , 194 S ; Walter Biggs , 149 G ; and R . R . Lisenden , J . D . 317 , ( Freemason ) , It will be seen by the large body of brethren present that a most successful meeting was held , at the same time

the space in the school room was scarcely adequate to comfortably accommodate so many , as we observed several who were compelled to stand at the lower end of the room , whilst others could not gain admittance . All things considered , however , the arrangements were carried out in a satisfactory manner , and reflected credit on the Directors of Ceremonies , and others who had the management thereof . The Hardman Lodge , No . 194 S , which was

consecrated at the beginning of the present year at Rawtenstall , commenced proceedings at 12 . 40 by opening in the three degrees , and at one o ' clock , with exemplary punctuality , the M . W . P . G . M . entered , preceded by his Standard and Sword Bearers , and followed by a long array of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , and was duly saluted , as was the V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . George Mellor ;

after which Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . John Chadwick called over the list of lodges holden in the province , to the number of ninety-two , all of which were responded to by representatives therefrom , with one notable exception , viz ., the Ashburys , No . 1 459 , at West Garton . The roll of Provincial Grand Officers was next called

over and responded to , with four exceptions , of which number two sent letters of apology on account of illness , whilst the other two , by command of the M . W . P . G . M ., were ordered to be fined . With regard to the minutes of the last Provincial Grand meeting at Blackburn , the Provincial Grand Secretary stated that a copy of the same had been duly forwarded to each lodge in the province , whereupon the M . W . P . G . M . said they would , with the consent of the brethren , be taken as read .

After a summary of the Provincial Grand 1 reasurer s ( Bro . H . L . Hollingworth ) accounts had been read by that zealous brother , a report on the same was delivered by the Auditors , Bros . J . J . Meakin , P . M . 992 , and J . E . Lees , P . M . G 45 , both of whom proving by the somewhat exhaustive manner in which they dilated upon the various items of expenditure that they had been the right men in the right places . The M . W . P . G . M . complimented Bro . H . L .

Hollingworth and the Auditors for the clear and precise manner in which the accounts had been kept and audited . Bros . J . M . Sinclair , W . M . 1 G 3 ; Rigby , 345 ; and Andrew , 2 GS , were appointed Auditors for the ensuing year . The election of Provincial Grand Treasurer was the next business , and two candidates were put forward for the honour , viz ., Bro . lohn Rigby , P . M . ' , 45 , proposed by Bro .

Capt . Hargreaves , P . G . J . VV ., and Bro . J . E . Lees , P . M . 645 , proposed by Bro . Chas . Heywood , P . P . G . Reg . In referring to Bro . Rigby's qualifications for the office , Bro . Captain HARGREAVES spoke at some , length , and mentioned the fact of Bro . Rigby being brought forward last year , and having to give place to the present Prov . G . Treasurer . Bro . Hargreaves further stated he had been under the impression that no serious opposition would be

given to Bro . Rigby ' s election ; but as there appeared to be another candidate in the field , and in order to avoid a contest , he would withdraw his proposition , trusting the brethren would on a future occasion give Bro . Rigby their cordial support . Bro . J . E . Lees was therefore elected unanimously P . G . Treasurer for the ensuing year ; after which the following brethren were invested officers for the year :

Bro . Edward Parker Prov . S . G . W . „ G . E . Hardman Prov . J . G . W . ,, Rev . T . F . Collins Prov . G . Chap . ,, Rev . E . H . Thomas Prov . G . A . Chap „ J . E . Lees Prov . G . Treas . „ J . Heelis Prov . G . Reg . „ John Chadwick Prov . G . Sec . „ G . Galloway Prov . S . G . D .

,, R . Timberley Prov . 2 nd S . G . D „ Henry L . Rocca Prov . J . G . D . „ Joseph Wildgoose Prov . 2 nd J . G . D „ Harry Statham Prov . G . S . of W „ J . Kershaw Prov . G . D . C „ S . Porritt Prov . D . G . D . C . „ John Roberts Prov . G . A . D . C .

„ Leonard W . Whalley Prov . G . Org . „ VV . Waddington Prov . G . Purst . „ John Holt Prov . G . A . Purst „ " W . Nicholson ... ' Prov . G . Swd . 13 ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ T . Mitchell Prov . G . Tyler .

After a lengthy report , read by the Prov . G . Secretary , on the doings of the Charity Committee during the past year , Bros . J . F . Hoffgaard , P . P . S . G . D ., and Frank A . Huet , P . P . G . P . Staffordshire , were called forward to receive the charity jewel on behalf of their respective lodges , for their earnest and successful efforts in the cause of

charity . In addressing Bro . Frank A . Huet , the M . W . P . G . M . said : It must be a source of great gratification for you to receive , as it is to me to present to you from your lodge , this jewel . It is pleasant to all classes of men when they see virtue , honour , and good deeds rewarded ; and when Masons consider that those good deeds are founded on the basis of charity , it is doubly so . 1 , therefore , have the greatest pleasure in presenting this jewel to you . I have

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known of your work in Masonry , though I have never had a personal acquaintance with you , and I am consequently delighted to make your acquaintance in this Prov . Grand Lodge . The M . W . P . G . M ., in pursuance of a notice of motion on the agenda paper , proposed— "That an address be respectfully presented to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen by this Provincial Grand Lodge , which shall express the horror and indignation felt bv all the members of this

Provincial Grand Lodge at the atrocious attempt on the life of Her Majesty , and their sense of deep gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe at Her Majesty ' s happy escape . " 1 he resolution was seconded and carried unanimously ; and the M . W . P . G . M . suggested that a Committee be appointed for determining the best means of compiling and forwarding the address to Her Majesty ; whereupon Bro . H . L . HOLLINGWORTH , P . P . G . T ., proposed the

iM . W . P . G . M ., the Past and Present S . and J . Grand Wardens , the Prov . Grand Secretary and Registrar to form the Committee , which was seconded and carried . Bro . CHAS . HEYWOOD , P . P . G . Reg ., proposed " That the sum of fifty pounds be contributed from the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund in aid of the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution , " which was seconded and carried .

Bro . GEORGE PARKER BROCKBANK , P . P . G . D ., proposed " That the sum of fifty guineas be paid out of the funds of Prov . Grand Lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . " In moving this resolution , our highly esteemed and hardworking brother spoke with some warmth on the very small amounts that had been given to the Charities by Past Past Prov . Grand Officers , and expressed himself very

strongly that sufficient had not been done in that direction by Prov . Grand Officers in return for the great honours conferred upon them by the M . W . Prov . Grand Master . Bro . Brockbank went on to say that he had in his pocket a list of contributions received from Prov . Grand Officers during the last few years , but he should , for obvious reasons , not read it out , trusting the hint would be sufficient for all whom it might concern , and that more support

would be given to the Charities in the future . 1 he resolution was seconded and carried unanimously , after which Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form at three o ' clock . Before Prov . Grand Lodge was closed , Bro . GEORGE P . BROCKBANK rose and said that in view of the great honour that had been recentl y bestowed , by the Grand Lodge in London on Bro . Clement R . N . ' Beswicke-Royds , P . P .

S . G . W ., in making him Grand Deacon of England , he ( Bro . Brockbank ) suggested that the congratulations of this Prov . Grand Lodge be offered to Bro . Royds on his appointment , and that the same be entered on the minutes . Bro . Brockbank was followed by the M . W . P . G . M ., who made some congratulatory remarks to Bro . Royds , and the resolution was carried , after which Bro . ROYDS thanked the brethren for their appreciation of the honour conferred upon him .

Bro . TOJI NASH , P . P . G . Reg ., next rose , and stated that in consideration of the self sacrifice and personal efforts which the M . W . P . G . M . had made in being present there to-day , under very trying circumstances , acutel y affecting his own interests , that a cordial vote of thanks be offered him . The resolution was seconded by Bro . Thomas Chorlton , P . P . G . Reg ., and carried with acclamation .

lhe M . W . P . G . M ., in thanking Bro . Tom Nash for his kind remarks , fully endorsed what had been said , but expressed the great pleasure he had experienced in being present and presiding over them once more . Prov . Grand lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to church , where a short but eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev . T . F . Collins , P . G . Chap ., after which a collection was made , amounting to over / . " Go .

At the Town Hall a banquet was prepared by Bro . Edmondson Yates , of the Swan Hotel , to which a large number of the brethren sat down . The Hall was very tastefully decorated with flags and banners , and presented an elegant appearance . The menu cards were printed in dark and light blue , the front page having the crest , coat-of-arms , and jewel of the M . W . P . G . M ., specially designed by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of North Wales.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NORTH WALES .

A special Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of North Wales was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Llandudno . Bro . Capt . C . Hunter , P . D . G . M ., P . P . G . M ., Aberdeenshire East ( Craft ) , presided ; the attendance including Bros . G . S . Tudor , P . G . S . W . ; R . Roberts ,

Portmadoc , P . G . S . O . ; Rev . J . Sidney Boucher , Carnarvon , P . G . Chap . ; R . S . Chamberlain , P . G . Treas . ; Robert Owen , Bangor , P . G . R . of M . ; T . C . Roden , P . G . D . Eng ., P . G . Sec ; W . L . Banks , A . P . G . Sec , P . P . S . G . W . North Wales and Cheshire ; G . F . Felton , P . G . Org . ; G . L . Woodley , P . P . G . S . W . ; M . Davies , P . P . G . W . ; G . J . Warren . P . P . G . R . Chester and North

Wales ; Thomas Davies , S . D . 3 S ; W . Price , S . O . 3 S ; J . R . llazledine , Charles VV . Bell , 3 S ; J . Moon , P . G . Tyler ; C . Davies , Portmadoc ; and others . As a mark of respect to the memory of the late Bro . VV . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., the P . G . Mark Master , the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . The following resolutions were passed on the motion of

, the W . the P . D . G . M .: " That an address be respectfully presented to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen by thi-s Provincial Grand Lodge , which shall express the horror and indignation of all Mark Masons under Grand Lod <> -e at the atrocious attempt on the life of Her Majesty , and their sense of deep and lasting gratitude at Her Majesty ' s

happy escape under Divine Providence . " On the motion of Bro . T . C . Boden , P . P . S . G . W ., P . J . G . D . Eng ., P . G . Sec . : " That the condolence of this Provincial Grand Lodgc . be tendered to the family of our lamented Bro . VV . BulUeley Hughes , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . M . M ., on their afflicting bereavement . " The banquet took place at the Imperial Hotel .

Bro . the Earl of Onslow will shortl y entertain Bro . the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at his seat near Guildford .