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: ion of so many names and figures . The Prov . G . M . is the Earl of Jersey , hi . s lordship ' s Deputy being Bro . Viscount \ alcntia . The Grand Superintendent , the Rev . II . Adair Pickard , has his portrait as frontispiece to the present issue , vhich will be a « lad sight to many ; and , contrary to the usual custom , Bro . Bowden gives accounts of the last annual meetings of the various provincial bodies , as well as

particulars of the Festivals , making use of the columns of the Freemason for that purpose , and gracefully acknowledging his indebtedness accordingly . For the year ending December 31 st , 1 S 92 , the large sum of £ ( 175 was disbu'sed in Charity by the province and the lodges , and during 18 75 —1 S 93 the grand total of £ " 6599 was raised for the three

Institutions . This directory is more than usually interesting , because of the important rolls of members of some of the Oxonian lodges , and Bro . Bowden has not fail ; -d to do justice to the compact and zealous province of which he is an enthusiastic member . An exhaustive series of lists of votes for the Masonic Charities is also appended .

" PROVINCE OF WEST YORKSHIRE CM . ENDAR , 1 S 94 . " —The shape of this iintt usi-ful annual is not what we like , though the matter is all that can in : desired . It seems to us it would be better if sewn and paged in the . ordinary way , so as to be in a handy form . An immense amount rf information is literally crammed into this sheet , to describe

which , in detail , would occupy many lines of the Frermason . The days of meeting for th « year of all the 76 Lodges , 42 Royal Arch Chapters , 10 Preceptories , 12 Mark Lodges , and three Rose Croix Chapters , means a deal of labour to compile , all of which are supplied by the courteous Prov . G . Sec . ( Bro . Herbert G . E . Green ) , in this extraordinary condensed Calendar , besides other valuable particulars .

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: ... "" . - , METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . jJStrong Man Lodge ( No . 45 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , the jth inst ., when a large number of the brethren were in attendance , no doubt partly in consideration of the event of the evening outside regular work to do honour to the candidate for the Master's chair , Bro . J . G . Cobb , P . M . 227 S , P . G . Std , Br . Herts , who is well known in the near

neighbourhood of Gresham-street , and whose popularity was evinced by the unanimity of the voting in his favour . He is now the VV . M . elect for the ensuing year , and will doubtless prove a most acceptable Master . Representatives from our oldest colony , Newfoundland , were present , and at the social gathering afterwards many kind things were sard both with regard to the in-comingMasterand the universility of the science as shown by the presence of colonial brethren .

Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 60 ) . — A regular meeting of the lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , on the 22 nd in lieu of the 23 rd ult ., that being Good Friday . There were present Bros . Capt . T . C . Walls , G . Stwd ., W . M . ; R . Barton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., as S . W . ; W . H . Kempstrr . jun ., G . Stwd . nominate , j . W . ; F . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec .: Cotton , S . D . ;

Debenham , P . M .. P . P . G . D ., I . G . ; and Polinz , Stwd . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren separated . An emergency meeting was held on the 30 th ult . Among those in attendance were the W . M ., and Bros . Masters , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; W . H . Kempster , jun ., J . W .: II . Young , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; F . Binckes , P . M .,

P . G . Stwd ., P . G . SIS ., Sec ; R . Barton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; H . Slade , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; E . Rog-rs . P . M ., P . P . G . D ., P . G . Stwd ., D . C ; 11 . J . Lardner . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; Uehane , I . G . ; and Pulinz , Stwd . Bro . InoVrivick , S 34 , was a vLitor . Bro . Jacques was raised to the Third Degree . The subject of brethren in arrear having been discussed , and a

vote taken thereon , it was resc . l ed that the summer banquet should be held at the Mitre Tavern , Hampton Court , on the- ' 2 nd of June . ' 1 hcmalterot the special centenary jewel enquiry was left in Ihe hands of the W . M . Bro . W . H . Kempster , M . D ., l . P . M ., P . G . Stivd ., was prevented by indisposition from attending the lodge . It having been announced that Bio . Masters , S . W ., would represent the

lodge it the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well-served , under the pergonal superintendence of Bro . Mantel . I 7 pnn the removal < il ihe c ' olh , a few toasts were given , and a most agreeable evening spent . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

United Strength Lodge ( No . 228 ) . —A "ladies' night" was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on the 10 th inst . After the usual lodge nice-ting , an excellent banquet , to which nearly 70 sat down , was well served . A musical enteiUinnient followed , and dancintr was

continued until an early roar in the morning . A feature of the entertainment was the admirable exhibition of legerdemain by Mr . Frank Kennard , whose s-le-iyht of hand tricks were duly marvellous , and much cnjnyi d by the company . The musical arrangements were under the direction ol Mr . W . Amies King .

Royal Arthur Lodge ( No . 1360 ) . —One of the most interesting and suLee-sslul galheiings e . f this prosperous lodge look place on We i-Sth u't ., at the Prince uf Wales Hole ) , the orcasi' -n bc i rg the installation of liro . Francis Tnmlin , a respected and highly esteemed member of the lodge . 'lie lodge was , op > -n-d by liro . \ V . F . Driver , VV . ' M ., supported by Bins . I ' . Tomlin , I . W . ; II .

Baker , 0 . Cranrne-r , ( . ' , Gilib , Tre-a : tiri-r ; ) . ) . 1 ) . Magee , P . M ., Secretary ; ) . Reeves P . M . ; ' R . J . C . Cawse . A . K . ll . alflade , j . R . ' Unit-r , !•' . Ni-ller , F . Ilutler , T . Williams , Tyler ; and 2 <" i others . 'I lie visitors were Bros . VV . P . Brown , P . G . Std . Dr . ; \ . Ninmonds , P . l \ G . S . B . Suffolk ; II . Jaivis , P . M . 1- . 7 ; II . VV . Widis , P . M . 1 C 3 S ; J . Kilvington , P . M . 1790 ; T . A . Compton , P . M . 338 . 1 ; F . Dcaring , W . M . 23 S 4 ; A . II . Cole , S . W .

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1744 ; T . Jefferies , J . W . 1744 ; \ V . Tyler , J . W . 1707 ; T . Douglas Norman , J . D . 172 ; W . E . Jeffery , 1632 ; I . B . Guy , 40 ; H . Hall , 10 G 0 ; J . Wilson , 23 S 4 ; F . Bartlctt , mo ; W . T . Clarke , 45 ; E . J . Virdier , and R . T . West , 1744 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read , and a satisfactory balance-sheet adopted , Bro . F . Tomlin , VV . M . elect , was presented and installed in a highly

praiseworthy manner by Bro . W . F . Drrver . The following were appointed and invested officers for the year : Bros . H . Baker , S . W . ; G . Cranmer , J . W . ; C . Gibbs , Treasurer ; J . J . D . Magee , P . M ., Secretary ; | . Reeves , P . M ., D . C ; R . J . C . Cawse , S . D . ; A . E . Halfhide , J . D . ; J . R . Rutter , I . G . ; P . Neller and F . Butler , Stewards ; and T . Williams , Tyler . The usual addresses were very ably rendered bv Bro . VV . F . Driver .

The lirst duty of the newly-installed Master was to present Bro . VV . F . Driver , the l . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , which he did in a few appropriate words , remarking that he was an excellent worker of the ritual , and had performed the installation ceremony in a very impressive manner , and it could not have been done better . Bro . Driver expressed his thinks for the kind appreciation of his services and said he would continue to work his hardest for

the lodge . Ten guineas having been unanimously voted to be placed on Bro . Driver ' s lis . t as Steward for the Girls ' School , The lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet . At the conclusion of the repast the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with commendable brevity , and which were duly honoured .

In responding for the toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . W . P . Brown , in a lengthy speech , said that he could not lay claim to an elevated position at Grand Lodge , but he had the good fortune to know the Grand Officers personally . This was his first visit to the lodge , although he had been connected with Wimbledon for 21 years , and he had known their estimable VV . M . f ~ r a very long time . He had attended many lodges , but in none

had he seen better uorking than that of their l . P . M ., Bro . Driver . The working also of the ollicers was pre-eminent and satisfactory in every way . He hoped other Grand Officers would make a point of attending the lodge . The I . P . M ., Bro . Driver , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " stated that the toast would be reciprocated by all the members . Bro . Tomlin had taken a very great interest in the lodge . He had suffered much , but was now

happily restored to health . He wLhed him from his heart a very prosperous year of office . The toast was received with great enthusiasm as was the W . M . on rising to respond . He was much gratified at his reception , and said he owed a great debt of gratitude to the brethren for placing him in that exalted position , which he would not have accepted if he thought he had not their confidence and sympathy . He was of opinion that every

member should aspire to the chair in Ins mother lodge . Re-lying upon his ollicers , of whom he was proud , he would do his utmost to carry out the duties of his office , which he hoped would be satisfactory to tho brethren , and when he vacated the chair his earnest wish would be to leave it as unsullied as he found it . The VVorshipful Master gave the next toast , " The Installing Master , Bro . Driver , " observing that the

ceremony was very impressive and reflected great credit on the lodge that they had a member so ably qualified , and he was honoured by being installed by Bro . Driver . Bro . Driver , who received a hearty greeting , responded . He thanked the brethren for the way they had received the toast and the VV . M . for his kind words . He had had a successful year of office—the best ever known since the formation of the lodge—for which he had to thank his

oflicers for their assistance , and he hoped the brethren would do to their genial W . M . the same as they had done to him , The toast of " The Visitors " was next given in cordial terms by the VV . M ., and the following brethren responded : Bros . Dearing , VV . M . ; Kilvington , P . M . ; Simmonds , Jarvis , P . M . ; and A . H , Cole , S . W . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " " The

Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast closed a very delightful evening . The vocal and musical entertainment was one of the very best and thoroughly enjoyed by all . The following took part : Bros . T . K . Porter , J . li . Guy , R . J . C . Cawse , C Gibbs , VV . J . Holmes ( recitation ) , G . Cranmer , J . R . Rutter , F . Butler , Mr . A . E . Spearpoint ; but special mention should be made of Bros . A . H . Cole and Bartlett ( recitation ) .

Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1382 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held at the George Hotel , Mill wall , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when there were pre ent a large number of members and visitors . After the usual business of the lodge , including the raising of Bro J . Hastier and the initiation of Mr . Ouickly , the installation ceremony was worked by Bro . Millinaton , P . M ., and Bro . S . G . Bonner was installed .

The ollicers invested included Bros . J . Limn , l . P . M . ; F . Bassett , S . W . ; B . Barcham , J . W . ; R . Pitt , Treas . j A . Oakley , Sec ; E . Brindley , o . D . ; W . Greatorex , J . D . ; A . Flint , I . G . ; VV . Millington , D . C ; F . Kidd , Org . ; G . Parrett , H . Rogers , and T . Tildesley , Stwds . ; and Williams , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received , after which the lodge was closed . At the banquet which followed , the W . M . proposed " The

Oucen and the Craft , " pointing out that her Majesty , l ' atrnness of the In-titution , was " a pa tern to all Princes living with her , and all that shall succeed . " In proposing - ' The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . drew attention to the good work that had been done by the Grand Master for lb- Order . 'Ihe W . M ,, irr proposing "The Grand Ullicers , " said that he had had the pleasure of attending Grand Lodge

under the presidency of the M . W . Pro G At ., also the K . W . I ) . G . M ,, and again of the Grand Treasurer , who was present that evening ; of liro . terry he could say how much they appreciated his affability , wit and kindness . As Secretary of the R . M . B . I ., hi ! was ever ready to go "to the end of the world " to do a good act . Bro . Tijou , the

A . G . P ., was a representative ol the East-end of London in the Grand Lo- ' gc , and it was needless for him to extol his many virtues , or his aid at the Board of Benevolence . Bro . S . Cochrane , G . I Yeas ., in a short and well-timed speech , said how glad he was to see the W . M ., whom he had known for so many years , installed . He also thanked the brethren lor their hospitality and kindness .

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Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., in a witty and thoughtful speech , drew attention to the onerous duties oi the Grand . Officers , spoke of the " Old People , " and the need of remembering the genuine tenets of the Order . He closed by a reference to the good work the W . M . had done for the Charities . Bro . Tijou , A . G . P ., referred to his name of "Charity

tiger , " and said he iva = glad to be so called . If Bro . Cochrane represented all England , Bro . Terry represented the whole world , while' he represented the East-end of London . He had met the VV . M . many times , and it was only out of deep respect for him that he had missed the meeting of the Board of Benevolence to come that evening to the lodge . Bro . Limn , I . P . M ., next proposed "The W . M ., " f

whom he could say with truth that he was the right man in the right place . He could assure the brethren that the lodge would lose nothing of its dignity by placing so good a Mason in the chair . The W . M . said that he was very proud of his position . For 16 years he had been looking forward to such a dignity , and felt how great was his obligation to the brethren for

satisfying his ambition . He hoped that _ the lodge would " flourish as a green bay tree" during his year of office ; that love and harmony would prevail ; that none of the keenness of good fellowship would be lost , and that all would pull together in the sacred cause of Charity . In proposing " The Installing Master , '' " who urged the rest by equal steps to rise , " the W . M . pointed out the work

done by Bro . Millington , as Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . He had , at great ^ personal inconvenience , come that day to the meeting , and all were grateful for his kindness and encouragement . Bro . Millington , P . M ., thanked the brethren . He was proud of the W . M ., and was sure he would be an honour to the Craft . They must remember that unity is strength

and pull together to make the coming year of office a great pleasure to the W . M . They must remember that Charity one with another was one of the foundations of the Order . In pn posing " The Past Masters , " the W . M . said that " in the multitude of councillors there is wisdom . " Bro . Millington had already done his duty that evening , and he hoped that all the Past Masters would support him in the

coming year , rally round in the Corinthian Lodge , and make Freemasonry a reality on the "island . " Bro . Saunders , P . M ., said that although the P . M . ' s held no office , they must look after the welfare of the lodge , He was proud to have first placed the W . M . in office . Bros . Morrison , P . M ., and Limn , P . M . also responded . The W . M .. in toasting " The Visitors , " said :

Feast with the best , and welcome to my lodge . Let them want nothing that my house affords . " The visitors were many that evening , and he trusted they had seen that the Corinthian Lodge possessed the full knowledge of the genuine principles of the Order . In response , Bro . Making , P . M . 1278 , was glad that he had had the pleasure of initiating the W . M ., for he had

now an excellent knowledge of the ritual , Book of Constitutions , and routine of the lodge . He would have no difficulty in governing them , and they would have to emulate his example . He knew what Freemasonry should be , and his work in the past fully justified his promotion . Bro . Pulsford , P . M ., was delighted , as President of the East London Masonic Benevolent Association to see

the Secretary installed that evening . No brother worked harder nor better . Bros . Warner , Stwd . 1 259 , a"d Salter , W . M . 79 , also responded . The VV . M . proposed " The Initiate , " and Bro . Quickly

responded . The W . M . proposed " The Officers , " and the following responded : Bros . Pitt , Treas . ; Basset , S . VV . ; Barcham , J . W . ; Brindley , S . D . ; Greatorex , J . D . ; Flint , I . G . ; and Parrett , Rogers , and Tildesley , Stwds . After the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren dispersed well pleased with all they had seen and heard , including the music provided by Bro . E . Simmons .

Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . 1524 ) . -A meeting of the above lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , on the 29 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . P . M . Rogers , VV . M . j E . J . I ' urnbull , S . W . ; T . W . Oakley , J . W . j W . H . Brand , P . M ., Tress . ; C . LorUin , P . M ., Sec ; several Past Masters and about 50 brethren . Lodge was opened and minutes of last meeting confirmed , when

the ballot was taken for Bro . E . De Seef as a joining member , and Messrs . O . C . John and j . J . Elenbass , which , proving unanimous , they were duly initiated . A notice of motion by Bro . Burgess was then discussed , and it was resolved to set one night apart for the invitation of ladies , and the lodge was closed . At a barmuet which followed , aftec the usual loyal toasts

were responded to , the W . M . rose and said he had now a very pleasant duty to perform , which was to present to Bro . Brand , P . M ., a testimonial which had been subscribed to by the brethren of the lodge for his long and efficient services as Treasurer to the lodge , which had now entered upon his 15 th year . The presentation consisted of a silver five o ' clock tea set , and a gold Treasurer ' s'jewel ,

handsomely engraved . Bro . Brand , in response , expressed his high appreciation of the kind and thoughtful wishes of the brethren in considering his past services , and that what he had done in the past he trusted he would still continue to do in the future-His endeavours to do the utmost for his mother lodge , of which he was the . first initiate , would always be one of tne greatest pleasures he had in Freemasonry , and for the

kindness also of the brethren in thinking with the presentation of Mrs . Brand who he knew would receive this token ot respect with grateful heart . He begged most sincerely tj > thank them all for the generous appreciation of sue " services as he had been able to render . A few words from Bro . Lorkin , P . M ., closed this ver ) happy and gratifying presentation , in which all present heartily conjoined .

Royal Commemoration Lodge <> " ' o ^ - —A meeting ot this lodge was held on Wednesday ; tne 4 th inst ., at me Wnite Lion Hotel , Putney . Pieseflt-Bros . A . Grundy , W . M . ; W . Fayers , S . W . ; K n ' J . W . ; JColhngsP . M . D . C R . R . Collick , P . M- '

. , , ; Treas . ; G . A . Knight , Sec . : Cox , Org . ; ^ 'h . ' j I . G . j Gregory , Tyler j Robinson , P . M . J Pa , ' P . M . j Joseph Cox , Thomas , E . R . H . Knight , and others-The lodge having been opened , Bro . Wm . Fayers , a- ' 'j was elected W . M ., Bro . R . R . Collick , P . M ., re-elect ^