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tendering his thanks for the handsome contribution of j £ 6 oo towards the grand result of the Boys' School Festival . In proposing " The Visitors , " the PROV . GRAND MASTER expressed his gratification at seeing present at his installation two brethren with whom he had had the honour of acquaintance on the other side of the world—Bro . Louisson , who was mayor of one of the most important cities in New

Zealand and District Grand Master for Canterbury under the Scottish Constitution . There was also present Bro . Greenwood ( no relation to the Prov . Grand Secretary ) , who was one of his troop of Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry in New Zealand . Bro . C LOUISSON , Dist . Grand Master Canterbury , New Zealand ( S . C ) , returned ^ thanks for the kind reception accorded him , and expressed his

sincere pleasure in having been present on this occasion . He had the great honour of knowing the Provincial Grand Master in New Zealand , and could inform the brethren , if it was not already history , that Lord Onslow was one of the most able and popular Governors that ever crossed the water . Bro . GREENWOOD also responded , after which the proceedings terminated .

Consecration Of The Papyrus Lodge, No. 2562

CONSECRATION OF THE PAPYRUS LODGE , No . 2562

On Monday , the 24 th ult ., a new lodge , promoted by members of the wholesale paper trade for the use of that trade , was consecrated at the Criterion , Piccadilly , by Bro . Edward Letchworth , Grand Secretary , in the presence of a large number of brethren of the Order . The Grand Secretary was assisted by Bros . Philip Hickson Waterlow , P . G . D ., as S . W . ; Herbert Jordan Adams , P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., as Chap . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of C .: and W .

R . Smith , W . M . 217 , as I . G . The ceremonies were accompanied by vocal music under the direction cf Bro . W . B . Martin , Org ., by Bros . H . Honcroft , G . May , and H . Thorn . Among the brethren present were : Bros . H . F . Frost , P . G . Org . ; H . Sadler , G . T . ; George T . Busbridge , P . P . Asst .

G . Sec . Kent ; lhomas L . Littler , Richard Poore , 1949 ; J . M . Buckley , 1320 ; H . P . Wright ; jun ., 1021 ; H . McDougall , 419 ( S . C . ) ; Tharke , 87 ; Henry Kelp , 1464 ; Charles F . Hilton , 1009 ; W . B . Wellsman , W . M . 1589 ; W . R . Smith , W . M . 217 ; H . Massey , 160 , P . M . 619 and 1928 ; A . Christie , 1730 , R . H . Hill , 1260 ; W . H . Smith , 217 ; Peter McLean , 2319 ; E . T . W . Hoare , 1850 ; John Beeton , 1260 ; James Couch , S . D . 1601 ; W . D . Thomas , 217 ; T . D . M .

Burnside , 231 9 , and A . G . Broadberry , 1719 . The founders of the lodge were Bros . Stephen A . Hardiman , Henry G . Small , P . M . ; Bertrand Grant , S . Charles Phillips , Henry Jenkins , P . M . ; John Nixon , P . M . ; Charles B . R . Maltby , Frederick E . R . Becker , W . Henry Edwards , Sidney S . Holt , J . Barthram Taylor , Theodore S . Sheard , William B . Martin , Frederick W . Robinson , and James Thompson , J . W . 2319 .

The GRAND SECRETARY , in opening the proceedings , said that in view of the length of the ceremonies before the brethren , and also of the state of the temperature , he would not presume to occupy their time many moments with any words of his own . They were all aware of the purpose for which they were assembled—for a very solemn object—to consecrate a new lodge ,

and to dedicate it to the service of God . He could only express a hope that this Papyrus Lodge they were about to start into existence might be the means of uniting in still closer bonds those founders who were associated together elsewhere , and of advancing the best interests of the Order in the Metropolis . The Rev . J . S . BROWNRIGG , P . G . C . delivered the oration , and

said-It was worthy of note that among the many Fraternities which sprang into existence through art , through labour , through business of all kinds , the earliest and the most honourable was that to which the Masonic brethren belonged . Foremost before all Masons joined together in an operative guild , and if the brethren looked through the Middle Ages they would find over and over again that the guild which had the highest rank , which stood first amongst all , was that which to-day

was a speculative Order . It was well to ask why it was that operative Masons won distinction among the Brotherhood . He thought it was first of all this—that the operative Mason worked more unselfishly than the members of any other guild for the good of mankind . Rarely did one generation see the completion of ms work ; sometimes he did not see the beginning , and sometimes he did not see the end ; but having done his share of the workthe lodge to which he belonged

, went elsewhere to do similar work . Secondly , he worked actually in obedience to a superior , but he always did his work in the best way , holding with the Great Master that in all labour there is profit . Through those two principles—unselfishness and perseverance—he won for himself the honour of his fellows . So the speculative Masons of to-day should try to win for their Society , for their particular

lodge , the proud pre-eminence of working , not for themselves , but for the good of mankind . There should be no idlers in the Masonic hive ; every one should seek to do his best , with the fullest integrity , with the greatest heartiness of purpose , for by these principles , and these principles alone , would they make themselves respected among their fellows and brethren .

The ceremony of cons ecration was then proceeded with , and at its conclusion the Grand Secretary installed Bro . Stephen A . Hardiman as W . M . H ro . Henry G . Small was appointed to act as I . P . M . The other officers were Bros . Bertrand Grant , S . W . ; S . Charles Phillips , J . W . ; Henry Jenkins , Treas . ; John Nixon , Hon . Sec . ; Charles B . R . Maltby , S . D . ; {" redenck E . R . Becker , J . D . ; W . Henry Edwards , I . G . ; Sidney S . "olt , D . C ; J . Barthram Taylor , Theodore S . Sheard , F . W . Robinson ,

"" a jas . lhomson , Stwds . ; William B . Martin , Org . ; and Thomas Bowler , Tyler . ¦ » ° tes of thanks were passed to the Consecrating Officers , who were also a ' j . . honorary members of the lodge , and after propositions of initiation "o joining had been given in , the lodge was closed , and the brethren a ajourned to banquet and honoured the usual toasts . Offi >? J' ^ ' ROWNRIGG responded to the toast of " The Grand

had Br ° ' SslALL < Actin S I . P . M ., proposed " The W . M . " Bro . Hardiman first assumec * S reat responsibility in taking charge of that lod ge for the first ear ' There was always a little inclination to rush a lodge during its for y 6 a u' * ^ wou 'd '"" press upon the W . M . that they should not go in niehf S but for 9 uaIit y- Tne gentlemen who had been proposed that u | ' Were of good quality , and the officers appointed were of good quality . e was sure that the brethren would not regret the choice they had made of

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a brother to be their Master . Charity was a great part of the work of Masonry , and he trusted that the Papyrus Lodge would never forget that . Bro . HARDIMAN , W . M ., in acknowledging the toast , said he wished to perform his duties to the lodge in the best way a Master could . He was surprised that he was chosen for first Master ; he did not wish to be ,

because he knew it was a great undertaking . But his dear friends and old associates , the founders , insisted on it , and he could not say nay . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for promising to support him . Bro . HARDIMAN , W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Consecrating Officers , " said he should never forget the impressive manner in which the Grand Secretary consecrated the lodge .

Bro . E . LETCHWORTH , G . Sec , in reply , said that occupying the position he had the honour to hold , he had many duties to perform in connection with the Craft , but he could say with all sincerity there was no duty which gave him greater pleasure to perform than the consecration of a lodge . The pleasure was greatly enhanced when he felt as he did that night that the future success of the lodge was assured . He felt satisfied that the Papyrus Lodge had in it

the elements which must eventually lead to success . It started with a W . M . who had had great experience , not only in the London Scottish Rifles Lodge , but in the Lodge of Stability ; a brother who was a master of his work , under whose able and genial rule the lodge would have a year of great happiness and prosperity , and he wished the lodge every happiness and prosperity . The remaining toasts were afterwards given and responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast completed the business of the evening .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SURREY .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . LORD ONSLOW , G . C . M . G ., AS GRAND SUPERINTENDENT . The annual gathering of the Prov . Grand Chapter of Surrey took place at the County Hall , Guildford , on the 6 th instant , when a large number of companions attended . Prov . Grand Chapter was opened by Comp . J . S . Brownrigg , as G . Supt . j F . West , P . A . G . S ., Prov . G . H . ; C . T . Tyler , as Prov . G . J . ; C . Greenwood , Prov . G . S . E . ; C . C . Gibbs , Prov . G . Treas . ; Dr . H . J . Strong , and many others . The minutes having been confirmed , the roll of chapters was called , and

all were represented . Comp . J . H . Price was unanimously elected to fill the position of Prov . G . Treasurer for the ensuing year . The Pro G . Z ., the Earl of Lathom , then entered Prov . Grand Chapter , the procession including the following Grand Officers : Comps . J . S . Eastes , R . F . Gould , Col . Dundas , E . Letchworth , G . S . E , ; Capt . N . G . Philips , F . Richardson , S . Tomkins , and H . Kirchhoffer .

. The Grand Superintendent designate was announced , and a deputation of the following companions was appointed to introduce him into Provincial Grand Chapter—Comps . Flood , Leigh Bennett , Hobbs , Wilson , Lancaster , and Langton . Comp . Lord Onslow , G . C . M . G ., the Grand Superintendent designate ,

was obligated and installed by Comp . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Comp . F . Richardson kindly acting as G . D . C The Grand Superintendent appointed Comps . F . West and A . L . Scott as Prov . G . H . and Prov . G . J . respectively , and they were duly cbligated and installed by Comp . Brownrigg . The Grand Superintendent invested the following Prov . Grand Officers :

Comp . C J . Tyler , 1 395 ••¦ ¦•• ••• Prov . G . S . E . „ Rev . E . Chichester , 1149 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . H . Price ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas , „ Dr . J . Curnow , 1395 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . O . Connell , 1851 ... ... ... Prov . G . P . Soj . „ A . Bannister , 1556 ... ... ... Prov . 1 st A . G . Soj . I ? T WT ^ rA TAI » r > - „ .. o „ j A / - e ¦ iuvJim

II "' J . " «"" i MHY ••• ••• ... , n . u . o , „ Major G . Collins , 2 317 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ R . A . Gowan , 1629 ... ... ... \ „ H . Gardiner , 2246 ... ... ... > Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ C F . Passmore , 2317 ... ... ... ) „ A . Lambert , 1356 .. ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ G . C . Barry , 1347 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ R . Potter ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . An anthem , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is , " was sung , and Prov . Grand Chapter was closed .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF MIDDLESEX .

This Provincial Grand Chapter held its annual meeting at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the fith inst ., when Comp . Raymond H . Thrupp , Prov . G . H ., presided , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Lord George Hamilton , the Grand Superintendent , and was supported by—Comps . Howard H . Room , G . Std . Br . ; D . W . Pearse , P . P . G . Reg ., as Prov G . H . ; F . Mead , P . D . G . D . C , Prov . G . J .: W . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E . ; A . J

Oliver , Prov . G . Treas . ; W . H . Glynn Smith , Prov . G . Reg . ; R . Poore , Prov . A . G . D . C ; G . L . Wingate , P . P . A . G . S . ; G . R . Langley , P . P . G . Treas . ; A . Blenkarn , P . Z . 1326 ; Compton Stanley ; W . Fisher , Prov . G . P . S . ; SRichardson , P . Z . ; C . Truen , P . Z . ; E . Terry j R . Hopwood , P . Z . ; T . L . Walker , 946 ; A . Collins , D . C . 1423 ; T . Compton , 1326 ; J . T . Briggs , P . P . G . S . B . ; and many others .

Provincial Grand Chapter was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed .

The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and a cordial vote of thanks passed to Comp . Oliver , Prov . G . Treasurer , for his valuable services during the past year . Comp . G . R . LANGLEY , P . P . G . Treas ., nominated Comp . A . Blenkarn , P . Z . 1326 , for the position of Prov . Grand Treasurer , and referred to his excellent services in the Craft , and especially on the Board of General Purposes ,