Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Monmouthshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF MONMOUTHSHIRE .

A meeting of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Monmouthshire was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport , on Monday week , under the banner of the Keystone Lodge , and was opened by the P . G . M . in due form . The minutes of the previous lodge were read , the

byelaws of the province distributed , and the Treasurer ' s accounts passed . The returns of the P . G . Registrar were also received . The P . G . M . then declared the whole of the offices vacant , and calleel upon the brethren to nominate a brother of eminence anil ability to fill the position of P . G . M . for Monmouthshire for the ensuing three years , and to approve

a petition to tbe Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , in support of the recommendation made by the Provincial Grand Lodge , praying his confirmation . Bro . William Williams , P . M . i 8 jj , then proposed the reelection of Bro . L . Augustus Homfray for the ensuing three years , and referred to the great ability that had been

brought to bear on that high position during the past three years , anil the immense strides made in Mark Masonry uneler his rule and able guidance . ( Applause . ) This proposition was seconded by Bro . West , W . M . of the Keystone Lodge , ion , and put to the Provincial Grand Lodge by the Provincial Granel Senior Warelen , who declared it unanimously carried amidst great

enthusiasm . The Right Wor . the P . G . M ., Bro . L . Augustus Homfray , then rose to thank the Provincial Grand Lodge for the high compliment paid him , and promised that by the vote of this day he would be induced to give increased energy to the high position to which they had nominated him . ( Applause . )

The Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro . James Horner , was re-elected . The Rig ht Worshipful the P . G . M . then appointed the following officers for the succeeding year : — Bro . Col . Lvnc Prov . D . G . M . M . Capt . S . G . Homfray Prov . G . S . W . VV . Watkins Prov . G . I . W . Capt . Perkins Pr . iv . G . M . O .

„ Nichol Bradley Piov . G . S . O . ,, Thomas Harrhy ... ... Prov . G . I . O . „ Rev . J . W . C . Lindsay Prov . G . Chap . ,, Crawshav Bailey ... ... Prew . G . Reg . „ Walter West Prov . G . Sec . „ T . II . Gage Prov . G . A . S . ,, James Horner ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . . . L . P . Gravenor Prov . G . S . D .

„ Henry Richarels ... Prov . G . J . D . „ 1 . A . Shepherd Prov . G . In . of Wks . „ E . I . Baker Prov . G . D . C .

„ | . P . Fowler Prov . G . A . D . C . „ C . H . Rice Harris Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ William Tucker Prov . G . Std . Br . „ H . J . Groves ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, A . 1 . Sinclair ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . Bros . W . S . Tait , T . G . Powell , anil

John Jones ... ... ... Prov . u . Stewards . Bro . Henry Fletcher Prov . G . Tyler . The Right W . P . G . M . then proposed that the warmest thanks of the P . G . Loelge he accorded to the W . M . anil brethren of the Keystone Loelge for the cordial reception given them that day . This was unanimously agreed to , and Bro . West , the W . M ., mtist suitably responded .

Tnc Right Wor . the P . G . M . then called attention to the report of the Geneial Boarel , and expressed his satisfaction that their old , valued , and esteemed brother , General Doherty , C . B ., hail been nominated to the high position eif P . G . W . M . of Somersetshire .- in the place of Lord Carnarvon , who had resigned , and invited the brethren of the province to accompany him to his installation at Bath , of which due notice would be given to them all . The announcement was received with much

acclamation . Bro . Captain Perkins then proposed , and the P . G . M . seconded , "That the province send a Steward to the Mark Charity Festival , anil that Bro . Watkins , P . G . J . W ., be invited to act as Charity Steward for the province in the coming year . " This Bro . Watkins accepted , and hoped that tbe brethren

would come forward and render him such assistance as would make his list second to none . The other usual formal votes were given , when The P . G . M ., after asking the necessary questions , proceeded to declare the P . G . Lodge closed in form , with solemn prayer . The P . G . M . then invited the brethren to a banquet at

the King ' s Head Hotel , when Bro . F . G . Gretton placed a magnificent spread upon the boarel . There were present R . W . Bros . L . Augustus Homfray , P . G . M . M . ; and Charles Lyne , D . P . G . M . M . ; \ V . Bros . S . ( , ' . llniufr . iy , I ' . G . S . W . j Wm . Watkins , P . G . | . W . ; Capt . A . T . Perkins , P . G . M . O . ; Bros . E . J . Baker , I ' . G . S . O . ; T . Harry , A . G . I . O . ; Thomas H . Gage . P . G . A . Sec ; James

Horner , P . G . Treas . ; J . P . Fowler , P . A . G . D . C . ; C . II . R . Harris , P . G . Swd . Br . ; L . P . Gravenor , P . G . S . D . ; A . I . Sinclair , P . G . I . G . ; Henry Fletcher , P . G . Tyler ; J . Jones and T . J . Powell , P . G . Stewards ; W . Williams , P . M . lS . ; , G . S . Eng . ; J . L . C . Hunter Little , P . P . G . Overseers ; W . Pickfurd , P . M . 109 ; Alfred Taylor , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; Rev . lames Puijh , S . W . 214 ; W . P . 1 'ugh , 214 ; T . Thomas ,

ioi ); Win . Tucker , Treas . 214 ; S . D . Ilallcn , 109 , anil others . At the conclusion of the banquet , at which the P . G . M . presided , the fallowing toasis were given -. — " H . M . G . Majesty the Queen , " "The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . tbe Prince of Wales , K . G . " Captain Perkins proposed " The M . W . the G . M . M . M .

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of England , Lorel Skelmersdale , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . W . Watkins , whom he congratulated on his elevation E . s Grand Officer . Bro . Watkins responded . Bro . Ceilonel Lyne proposed "The R . W . P . G . M . M . of Monmouthshire , Bro . L . A . Homfray , " and referred to the .

abilitv with which he manageel the affairs or the province , and felt that the G . M . of England would only be too pleased to confirm the unanimous recommendation made for his re-appointment . The Prov . G . M ,, who was warmly received , responded , and said that by the reception and unanimity exhibted he felt that he was calleel upon still further to use his best

energies for the success of this beautiful Degree in Freemasonry . The P . G . M . M . then proposed "The R . W . the D . P . G . M ., Colonel Lvne ( R . W . P . G . M . of the Craft Mon . ) , and Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He thanked them all for the valuable assistance rendered , specially referring to the D . P . G . M . and P . G . S . W . The toast was received with

much acclamation . Bros . Colonel Lyne and Captain Homfray most ably and suitably responded , and promised increased efforts in their respective positions . Bro . J . L . C . Hunter Little proposed "The W . M . of the Keystone Lodge ( j > o . 109 ) , " who responelcd . Bro . Pickford proposed " The Installing Master , " who

responded . Bro . E . J . Baker proposed " The Mark Lodges of the Province , " and coupled with it the names of Bros . Harry , W . M . ( 214 I , and T . G . Powell ( 185 ) , who duly responded . The I . G . M . next proposed " The Visitors , " anel feelingly allueled to the lung career in Masonry of Bro , Hallen . Bros . W . Williams ( 185 ) , Pickford ( 109 ) , and Ilallcn

( 109 ) , responded . The P . G . S . W . proposed the next toast , that of "The Masonic Charities , " and referred to the power and influence which this province securcel at Grand Lodge by their exertions in appointing the various Stewards . He congratulated Bro . Watkins on his appointment as Charity Steward fur the year , and felt satisfied that in his hands

everything would be done to secure a good list . Bro . Watkins responded , and saiel he felt the hi gh compliment conferred upon him , anil hoped he woulel be placed in that position which woulel enable the province to stand seciind to none in thee li .-. t of contributions of the Grand Mark Loelge charities of ihe year , and by that means secure to the deserving cases a lasting benefit for the future .

Ihe P . G . M . then thanked the P . G . Organist ( Brn . H . J . Groves ) for the musical arrangements of the day . His health was drunk , and eluly responeled to . The P . G . Tyler was then called upon to give the last toast of the evening— " To all poor and elistresseel , " eS : c . This brought to a close a reel letter elay in the history of

Mark Masonry in Monmeiuthsbire . The company having sung the National Anthem , baele each ether adieu until the meeting of next P . G . Lodge , which , we unilersttiiil , will be helel under the banner of St . John ' s Lodge , Abergavenny , where the P . G . M . will be re-installed most prob ibly by the G . M . of England .

Freemasonry And Sailors.

FREEMASONRY AND SAILORS .

On Sunday , November 30 th , the Freemasons of Gravcscnil attended the festival service at St . Andrew's Waterside Mission Church , at the invitation of the vicar of the purish , the Rev . Bro . Scarth . Tnere was a crowded congregation , one side of the beautiful church being filled by Freemasons . The s-rmon was preached by the Hev . Brn . Thus . Robinson ,

M . A ., P . M ., and P . Z ., P . P . G . Chap . Cambs , P . P . G . S . W ., anil P . P . G . H . Kent . The lessons were read by the W . M . of the Lodge of Freedom , No . 77 , Bro . W . Harlem-. Among the congregation we observed the Mayor of Grave-send and several members of the Corporation . The grand banner cf the lodge and banners of the Reiyal Arch chapter were in conspicuous positions , and were referred to by the

preacher . The work of the St . Andrew's Waterside Mission is worldwide in its character , tberefore , as a work of benevolence , could be well linked with Freemasonry . This the Rev . Bro . Robinson brought out clearly in his discourse . He also mentioned how the work had extended into so many ports and the good it had done by enabling the clergy at

waterside parishes anil at ports abroad to do more for sailors than hael previously been done . One part of the missii'ii work is supplying free libraries of entertaining , instructive , and devotional reading to ships , anil in distributing periodicals , magazines , books , and illustrated papers Ireelv on board emigrant and either ships , and , indeed , in every way to help and cheer both crew and passengers on their voyage . The offerteiry was devoted to the funds of the

. On the same day sermons were preached for the St . Andrew ' s Waterside Mission in the cathedrals of Salisbury anil Rochester , and at many churches . The mission expends upwards eif £ 2000 a year feir the benefit of sailors , and distributes upwards of £ 2000 worth of books , eSrc , all free pifts ; it has also supplied upwards of 3000 ships

with libraries for the use of the e-rcw . As . there are manv sailors who are Free-masons , some may be glad to know e . f this goid work . Libraries can be had on application to the Secretary at the dcpol eif St . Andrew's Waterside Mission , 3 ( 1 , City Chambers , Fenchurch-slreet Station , E . C . ; contributions of books eir of money may be sent there , or

to the vicar eif Holy Trinity , Graveseud , the Rev . Bro Scierth . The Rev . Bro . Robinson met a hearty welcome from the members of the lodge-, anel next day proceeded to Farningham to consecrate a new loelge there , of which particulars aie given in our columns .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . J . Joyce Murray , Vice-Patron , presided , and there were also present Bros . C . F . Matier . Kdw . B . Grahham . Rev . Teie-harei Mnrric .

LL . D . ( Head Master ) , W . Maple , Georee J , Palmer , S . Rosenthal , VV . F . C . Moutrie , Thomas Meggy , F . Adlard , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The Secretary reported the investment of , £ 1 , 500 , ordered by the last meeting . He also reported that ' two boys were to be purchased into the Institution .

Six petitions were reae ! anel examined , and the petitioners ' children placed on the list for the April electio . n . One petition was postpor . eel for further particulars for one month . Bro . Binckes read to the Committee a letter which had been received from a l . e-y to whom an outfit had been granted at last meeting , thanking the Committee for

making the grant . Bro . Binckes stated that this was the more agreeable an acknowledgment , as it w . is but seldom the boys took any further notice alter the grants were made . The Committee adjourned after discussing some matters of detail .

Wentworth Little Memorial.

WENTWORTH LITTLE MEMORIAL .

The Committee appointed on the 5 th July , 1878 , for the purpose of establishing a memorial to the memory of our deceased brother in the shape of a monumental stone over his grave and a perpetuation of his memory in the R . M . Institution for Gills having reported at their last meeting , on the 14 th ult ., that the memorial stone was completed ,

and that several members eif the Committee had been to see it , it was resolved that one-half of the balance remaining after the payment of the monument should be handed to Mrs . Lillle , the widow , and the other half invested in the names of the trustees of the Royal Masonic Institution feir Girls , the interest to be devoted annually to a prize to be denominateel " The Wentwoith Little Memorial

Prize . " A meeting of the subscribers was calleel on the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . Col . Creaton , G . Treasurer , the Vice-President , presided , and there were also present Bros . Peacock , Rev . Or . P . H . Ernest Brette , George Kenning , Herbert Dicketts , 11 . C . Levandrr , G . Tidcombe , jun ., F . R . W . Hedges , and Win . D 01 I 1 I . The resolution of the Committee having been

read , it was stated by the Chairman that great caution had always been taken by the School in not accepting gifts having a tendency to endow the Institution , and as he hael been aelvised there might be a question on the construction of the resolution , if adopted in its piesent form , he should suggest it be altcied . Bro . Peacock said they were all agreed as to the

substance of the resolution , the only doubt being as to its legal purport in creating an endowment , "ibich would have the effect of placing the School within : " . 'reach of the Charity Commissioners eif Endowed Schools . He read the resolution , anil moved " That the resolution of the Committee be adopted , with such alteration , if any , as shall be deemed necessary by the legal advisers of the Institution , in order

to carry out the terms of such resolution . " This was seconded by Bro . the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , and carried unanimously . Bro . D . cketts said he coulel not allow the meeting to pass over without icowling his very great elisappointment in the result of the memorial ; he was ashamed to see the absence of sei many well-known names of brethren

who had been so intimately connected with Bro . Little ' s Masonic career , anel who shoule ! have subscribed liberally ; and that so many of the lodges in the Province of Middlesex which had been consecrated by him bail not contributed anything . I le also regretted the decease of Bro . Boyd , who . lid sn much as a member of the Committee . He hoped even yet subscribers would be adiled to the list

before the fund was divided . Bro . Dodd read several letters from brethren who all agreeel to the resolution of the Committee , in one of which the following remarks were made , and which were thought so apreipos that it was hoped they woulel appear in print : " 1 am sorry to find that the well-directed efforts of the Committee have not resulted in a larger sum for our lamented fiiend's memorial . The fact is , that whereas

100 would gladly have attended a banquet in his honour when alive , at 1 j guineas per head , not more than twenty would be found of the number to contribute half that sum to a memorial of him . No doubt Ihe object of the many is to please the living , that they may secure their own living . However , he will live in our memories apart from all memorials , and , on behalf of many of his friends , 1 thank you and the Committee for all you have done . "

Votes of thanks were then unanimously passed to Bro . Col . Creaton , the Committee , Bro . Buss , the Treasurer , and Bros . Dodd and Hedges , the Secretaries .

The installation meeting of the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1572 , was held on Saturelay last , the Oth inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Alilersgatc-. strci .-t , a large number of brethren being present . A report of the proceedings is in type , and will appear in our next .

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Connaueiht and Prince Leopold will be installed Knights of Malta at the meeting of the Stuelhnlme Priory this ( Saturday ) afternoon .

A g eneral meeting of the Committee of the London Masonic Charity As-ociation will be held at No . i . Clifford's Inn , Fleet-street , on Tuesday next , the ifith inst ., at 5 o'clock precisely .