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Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX. ← Page 2 of 2 Article PRESENTATION TO BRO. A. W. FENNER , P.M. 1227. Page 1 of 1 Article THE MASONIC CEREMONIAL AT YORK. Page 1 of 1 Article SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ROBERT BURNS LODGE, No. 25. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE, No. 469. Page 1 of 1 Article THE QUEBEC STATUTES IN RE FREEMASONRY. Page 1 of 2 →
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
bers ; anything he could do for the lodges or the province he should at all times be most happy to do . Many of the lodges , as he had previously stated , had been visited by the Deputy Prov . Grand Mastersince his appointment ; he was pleased to learn that all were in such a prosperous state . He had much pleasure in proposing "The Health of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Thrupp ; " he had not only been able to sec , but to show them how those duties
should be performed . Bro . THRUPP , in acknowledging the toast , mentioned that during the nine months since his appointment he had visited eighteen lodges and three chapters . He should liked to have visited all the others , and he hoped to do so during the next threej months . This , however , was no easy matter , seeing how the lodges were scattered about the province . The PROV . GRAND MASTER next proposed "The
Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Grand Secretary . Bro . COL . SHADWELL H . CLERKE having briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to the visitors and to himself by having had his name coup led with the toast , The CHAIRMAN gave the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " and dwelt at some length , referring to the unprecedented success which had attended the recent Boys '
Festival , and expressing a hope that the Girls and Aged Masons might some day attain the like result ; he incidentally mentioned that Bro . C . Hawksley , of the Sub-Urban Lodge , took up the sum of Co guineas—the highest amount for the province . He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the name of Bro . F . Binckes , the Secretary of the Boys' School . Bro . BINCKES , whilst protesting that he expected to
have escaped any call upon him , begged to remove any impression that he was so elated with the recent success of the Boys that he should stop at what had been done ; it was a legitimate demand made and responded to , and he trusted to be spared to see the R . W . Prov . Grand Master presiding on an occasion when he should have still larger results . The heart of Freemasonry was sound , and he confidently looked forward to greater successes .
Bro . J . I ERRY , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , said whilst he congratulated Bro . Binckes on the result of his Board of Stewards—given the Girls and Old Folks the same privileges , he had little doubt but that a like result might be obtained ; competition and rivalry were alike good . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings at the table to a close .
Amongst the brethren present , in addition to those whose names we have already mentioned , were Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . ; James Inglis , P . G . S . W . ; H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . Locke Smiles , Prov . G . Reg . ; H . C . Levander , Pruv . G . Sec . ; Wm . Stephens , P . G . S . D . ; R . Lonsdale , P . G . D . C ; J . H . Pearson , P . G . A . D . C ; T . J . Bird , P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . George , P . G . O . ; Charles Russ , P . G . A . Pursuivant ; 1 . Gilbert ,
Provincial Grand Tyler ; E . Poore , W . Vincent , F . McDougall and W . 'G . Kentish , Prov . G . Stewards . Of the Past Provincial Grand Officers there were Bros . Fred . Davison , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . M . Stedwell , P . P . G . J . W . ; D . VV . Pearse , P . P . G . Reg . ; Hugh M . Gordon , J . Mason , F . VV . Levander and VVm . Hammond , P . P . Grand Deacons ; G . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . Bearer ; George J . Dunkley , P . Prov . G . Organist ; T . VV . Ockenden and
F . B . Archer , P . Prov . Grand Stewards . The various Lodges were represented by Bros . G . Fehrcnbach , P . M . 3 S 2 ; R . Fawcett , P . M . 70 S ; R . J . S . Barton , P . M . 78 S ; S . Larcomb , P . M . 7 SS ; J . T . Skinner , I . P . M . 946 ; Thos . Cross , P . M . 1194 ; A . G . Fidler , S . W . 1237 ; Wm . Weaver , P . M . 1238 ; G . C . Harding , P . M . 123 S ; C . Sadler , 1293 ; Thos . Gurney , W . M . 1309 ; E . VV .
Devereux , P . M . 1423 ; J . Beresford Ryley , P . M . 1423 ; Alfred Brookman , S . D . 1460 ; Harold E . Stidolph , P . P . G . D . Essex , 1494 ; S . H . T . Saunders , J . W . 1503 ; J . C . Jessell , P . M . 1512 ; J . VV . Cooper , I . P . M . 1637 ; j . Seathurst , W . M . 1656 ; J . Ferguson , S . W . 1691 ; Chas . Hawksley , I . P . M . 1702 ; ft . VV . Forge , P . M . 1793 ; Jno . Filler , P . M . 1793 ; VV . S . Cantrell , W . M . 1 S 71 ; and many others .
The musical arrangements were most successfully carried out under the direction of Bro . J . VV . George , Prov . G . Org ., ably assisted by Bros . G . S . Graham , P . P . G . O ., and E . Burrit Lane , Org . 1765 .
Presentation To Bro. A. W. Fenner , P.M. 1227.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . A . W . FENNER , P . M . 1227 .
On Saturday last a most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren of the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 19 S , who wished to express their appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the lodge by Bro . A . VV . Fenner , P . M . 1227 , on his retirement from the office of
Secretary , which position he has occupied so ably for a number of years . Bro . Pearcy , Preceptor , presided , supported by Bro . Powell . The CHAIRMAN in a few well chosen words presented to Bro . Fenner a handsomely framed testimonial signed by a number of the brethren , together with a purse of sovereigns , and expressed the gratification it afforded him on the present occasion of presenting this small token of respect
and esteem to so worthy a brother , who by the assiduous manner in which he had at all times worked for the benefit of the lodge and Fraternity had won the approbation of all with whom he had been associated . Bro . FENNER in reply sincerely thanked the brethren for thismark of their favour and assured them that although business required more of his time than hitherto he should
still have the interest of the Percy Lodge at heart and attend as often as he possibly could . The toasts of "The Preceptor , " "Treasurer , " and "Secretary , " were duly proposed and responded to , as was also that of " The P . Ms , and present W . M . of the
Kingsland Lodge " ( which is really an offshoot of the old lodge of instruction ) by Bros . Killick , Trewinard , and Hall . In the course of the evening some capital songs were rendered hy Bros . Snook , Killick , Weeden , Rhodes , Hickman , and Hirst . The meetings of this Lodge of Instruction are now adjourned till the first Saturday in September .
The Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament appointed to consider the scheme for the construction of a Channel Tunnel have decided by a majority ot six to four against the measure .
The Masonic Ceremonial At York.
THE MASONIC CEREMONIAL AT YORK .
The official summons of the Grand Lodge of England has made its appearance , calling a special meeting at the Guildhall of York , at 10 o ' clock on the morning of the iSth inst . The Grand Master will ascend the throne at 10 . 15 , and immediately proceed to open his lodge . All Masters , Past Masters , and actual Wardens of Freemason ' s lodges
are members of the Grand Lodge of England , but the number of these who attend the Grand Lodge will necessarily be small , since Masons hailing from the Province of North and East Yorkshire have been summoned to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge , in the Assembly Rooms , at the same hour , and support their Provincial Grand Master . The bulk of the visitors , being
Master Masons only , will also attend the Provincial Grand Lodge . It is expected that the brethren will be in their places in Provincial Grand L < xlge at 10 o ' clock , prompt time , as the Earl of Zetland will take the chair at that hour and open his Provincial Grand Lodge . It seems likel y that the attendance of Masons will be very large , as 500 tickets had been sold some days ago , and the applications have
been increasing daily . The streets will be barricaded for the whole distance from the Assembly Rooms to Cliffordstreet , and the barriers will be lined by troops . A mounted escort from the 5 th Dragoon Guards Regiment will also precede the procession . It is most important that the public should understand that Coney-street will practically be sealed against any kind of traffic after 10 o'clock ,
except to those persons who are taking an active part in the procession , and those people who may secure windows in that street should therefore be careful to take actual possession of them before that hour , as otherwise they will find it impossible to reach them . One of the most graceful features at the ceremony will be the presenting and laying purses upon the stone by a number of children , and we are
pleased to find that the Lady Mayoress and the Sheriff ' s lady have headed the movement . This step shows the lively interest which our citizens are taking in this great education work , and while the incident will be one which will mark the lives of the children who may be fortunate enough to take part in it , we feel sure that every citizen , both young and old , will have great reason to be proud of the event .
Another circumstance which we think augurs well for the success of the occassion is that the Committee of the Institute have determined to number and reserve the half-guinea tickets , and to sell all reserved tickets at half-price to subscribers to the building fund . This will enable all who feel a citizen ' s interest in the educational work of the Institute to be present at the ceremony , and to secure their places at once . —Yorkshire Gazette .
Summer Festival Of The Robert Burns Lodge, No. 25.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 .
The annual summer festival of the above ancient lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Richmond , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The brethren assembled with their lady and gentleman friends at Waterloo Station at 12 o'clock , where saloon carriages were in waiting .
Arriving at Richmond the interval was most pleasantly spent till 3 o ' clock , the time fixed for the banquet . Before entering the banqueting room each lady visitor was presented with a spray of choice flowers , and there were also button holes for the brethren and gentleman friends . At the conclusion of the banquet the usual loyal toasts
were given by the W . M . and responded to by the brethren and visitors with enthusiasm . The National Anthem was sung , Mrs . Loewenstark presiding at the piano and Bro . Wood giving the solo . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The M . VV . G M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was heartily received .
After a song by Bro . Willson . Bro . M . D . LOEWENSTARK , the I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Chairman , Bro . Wynne , " and in the course of a few well chosen remarks alluded to the way in which the W . M . had carried out the duties of the chair and congratulated him on the success of the meeting . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER in responding said that
it would have been almost impossible for him to have succeeded on the present occasion without the co-operation and support of his officers . He thanked the I . P . M ., Bro . Loewenstark , for the kind way in which he had proposed his ( Bro . Wynne's ) health , and the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had received it , and he assured the brethren that it would always be his endeavour to
conduct the affairs of the lodge to their satisfaction . Mrs . Loewenstark having favoured the party with a song , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave " Ihe Health of the Past Masters of the Robert Burns Lodge , " some of whom were unavoidably absent , but he had much pleasure in coupling the names of Bros . Loewenstark and Robins with the toast .
A song , "The four jolly smiths , " next followed by Bro . Moorcrof . Bros . LOEWENSTARK , P . M ., and ROBINS responded for " The Past Masters . " After the toast of "The Officers , " whicli was briefly responded to by Bros . MOORCROF , S . W . ; HARVEY , J . W . ;
and VVEIGHAN , Hon . Sec , Ihe WORSHIPFUL MASTER ' gave the toast of "The Visitors , " which was briefly replied to by Bro . BLUM , W . M . 511 , and several friends , the tenour of their remarks pointing to the great enjoyment of the day , and expressions of the pleasure it afforded them to be present on the
occasion . A song , " 1 dreamed a dream , " by Miss Wynne next followed , and The W . M . then rose to propose the toast of the evening , " The Ladies . " It was always a pleasure to have the ladies with them , but particularly on such an occasion as the present when tiny all met " enfamille . " It was a great satisfaction that the ladies had enjoyed themselves as it
was from the first intended as a ladies day . He thanked them for the grace ol their company and assured them that the honour was highly appreciated . The toast was drunk in a bumper , and responded to in a most felicitous manner by Mr . ANNAS . A dance followed , interspersed with songs by the brethren and lady and gentleman visitors , Mrs . Deaion and Mrs . Loewenstark contributing towards the success by performing some choice selections ot instrumental music .
Annual Picnic Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge, No. 469.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 469 .
On the 2 nd inst . the brethren of the above lodge observed their annual celebration , and we think we may fairly say that never was a day more thoroughly enjoyed . Arrange * ments were made with the railway company to run a through train for the convenience of the brethren , ordinary
excursionists being also taken by the same train . A journey through some of the loveliest scenery of the valleys of the Trent , Derwent , and Churnet , brought the pleasure seekers to Alton , from whence a stroll throughthe lovely lawns , sylvan glades , picturesque terraces , and magnificent vistas of Alton Towers led the party to the Swiss Cottage , where a hot luncheon awaited them , and it is almost superfluous to
add that to it ample justice was done . A descent was then made into the valley , at the head of which , on an eminence commanding extensive and beautiful views on every side , the princely mansion of Alton Towers stands . This valley , which within living memory was but a rabbit warren , without a vestige of vegetation a foot high , is now clothed with trees , conifers , and shrubs of the most luxuriant
growththe gigantic rhododendrons , with their gorgeous masses of blossom , and the trained yews and graceful cupressus , especially arresting the attention . A series of terraced walks , in which shady plateaux with inviting seats are arranged at every point where an unusually fine view may be obtained , brought the party to the ornamental waters , where fountains , cascades , and waterfalls on all sides
met the view of the delighted visitors . A Chinese pagoda , of enormous height , throws a fountain stream 60 feet from its top , whence the water returns trickling over innumerable bells into a lake studded with water lilies , and containing many rare waterfowl . A climb up on the other side brought the party to the conservatories , where they were joined by a brother who deservedly stands
in high position amongst the Masons of Staffordshire—the steward and head gardener , Bro . Rabone . The kindness and courtesy of this worthy brother were literally unbounded , and under his conductorship all the beauties of the place , both natural and artistic , were explored , while his graphic and lucid descriptions of the various spots in a place abounding in historic interest , both legendary and actual ,
kept the party in rapt and pleasurable attention . Of course but a moiety of the 26 miles of drives within the grounds could be compassed , and reaching the "Towers " itself , the private gardens , the hot houses , theorchid houses , the embowered altar at which Earl Bertram regularly paid his daily devotions , the chapel blazing with gold and colour , the entrance gallery in which only last year 3400 tenants and
retainers dined in honour of the coming of age of the noble Earl , and not least interesting an ale cellar some 70 feet high , from which issued a stream of " home brewed " for the delectation of the now thirsty souls—all these were rapidly and thoroughly enjoyed . Returning into the village , an exploration was made of the immense unfinished monastery on a dizzy height
overlooking the valley . This is said to be one of Pugin ' s best architectural efforts , and certainly the beautiful tracery of the windows , the graceful columns and corbels , make it a matter of regret that so beautiful a building should have been given over to the owls and crows before a door was hung or a window or floor put into place . At the death of Earl Bertram , some 40 to 50 years since , the 150 workmen
then employed were ordered to cease their work , and it remains in the same state now as it was then , save only the dilapidations that Father 'Time has made . At fouro ' clock the brethren assembled at theShrewsbury Hotel for dinner , after which , as is the custom with the Franity , royalty was duly honoured , the rulers of the Craft and of the lodge duly toasted . At seven o ' clock the train left for the return journey to Spalding . We have onlv to add
that the popular W . M . of the lodge , Bro . E . Cammack , was untiring in his exertions , as was also the Secretary , Bro . Barrel ! , an expert in the manner of organising , and through their exertions , aided by the excellent travelling arrangements of Bro . Blunt , and the general assistance beforehand of Bro . Ham , everything may be said to have gone off without a single hitch . Several Masons from Lynn , Holbeach , Boston , Bourn , and Sleaford joined the party .
The Quebec Statutes In Re Freemasonry.
THE QUEBEC STATUTES IN RE FREEMASONRY .
During the seditious troubles in Canada , which commenced in 1 S 37 , the Special Legislature constituted for the province passed an Act , or Ordinance , 2 Vict ., c , 8 , for more effectually preventing the holding of seditious meetings and practices , and administering or making unlawful
oaths , under the penalties of felony , with the proviso following ( sec . 9 ) : "And , whereas certain societies havelongbeen accustomed to be holden in this province under the denomination of lodges of Freemasons , the meetings whereof have been in a great measure directed to charitable purposes , nothing in this Act shall extend to the meetings of any such society or lodge holden under the said
denomination , and in conformity to the rule prevailing among the said societies of Freemasons , providing such society or lodge has been constituted by , or under , the authority of warrants in that behalf granted by , or derived from , any Grand Master or Grand Lodge in the United Kingdom of Great Britain or Ireland . " At the time of the passing of this Act no such authority
existed in the province competent to constitute Masonic lodges therein existing as above , until the Grand Lodge of Canada was duly established in October , 1 S 55 . It is only necessary to add that the Grand Lodge of Canada assumed to exercise exclusive Masonic jurisdiction throughout the Province of United Canada , comprised of Lower Canada and Upper Canada , but seeking recognition from the Grand
Lodges of Great Britain and Ireland , it was only granted upon the condition that the English lodges under English warrants working in the province should not be disturbed or interfered with in their loyal allegiance to , and connection with , the Grand Lodge of England . After this settlement the Grand Lodge of Canada in 1 S 65 sought and obtained from the Provincial Legislature of Canada its inscription by name on the Masonic protection
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
bers ; anything he could do for the lodges or the province he should at all times be most happy to do . Many of the lodges , as he had previously stated , had been visited by the Deputy Prov . Grand Mastersince his appointment ; he was pleased to learn that all were in such a prosperous state . He had much pleasure in proposing "The Health of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Thrupp ; " he had not only been able to sec , but to show them how those duties
should be performed . Bro . THRUPP , in acknowledging the toast , mentioned that during the nine months since his appointment he had visited eighteen lodges and three chapters . He should liked to have visited all the others , and he hoped to do so during the next threej months . This , however , was no easy matter , seeing how the lodges were scattered about the province . The PROV . GRAND MASTER next proposed "The
Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Grand Secretary . Bro . COL . SHADWELL H . CLERKE having briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to the visitors and to himself by having had his name coup led with the toast , The CHAIRMAN gave the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " and dwelt at some length , referring to the unprecedented success which had attended the recent Boys '
Festival , and expressing a hope that the Girls and Aged Masons might some day attain the like result ; he incidentally mentioned that Bro . C . Hawksley , of the Sub-Urban Lodge , took up the sum of Co guineas—the highest amount for the province . He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the name of Bro . F . Binckes , the Secretary of the Boys' School . Bro . BINCKES , whilst protesting that he expected to
have escaped any call upon him , begged to remove any impression that he was so elated with the recent success of the Boys that he should stop at what had been done ; it was a legitimate demand made and responded to , and he trusted to be spared to see the R . W . Prov . Grand Master presiding on an occasion when he should have still larger results . The heart of Freemasonry was sound , and he confidently looked forward to greater successes .
Bro . J . I ERRY , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , said whilst he congratulated Bro . Binckes on the result of his Board of Stewards—given the Girls and Old Folks the same privileges , he had little doubt but that a like result might be obtained ; competition and rivalry were alike good . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings at the table to a close .
Amongst the brethren present , in addition to those whose names we have already mentioned , were Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . ; James Inglis , P . G . S . W . ; H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . Locke Smiles , Prov . G . Reg . ; H . C . Levander , Pruv . G . Sec . ; Wm . Stephens , P . G . S . D . ; R . Lonsdale , P . G . D . C ; J . H . Pearson , P . G . A . D . C ; T . J . Bird , P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . George , P . G . O . ; Charles Russ , P . G . A . Pursuivant ; 1 . Gilbert ,
Provincial Grand Tyler ; E . Poore , W . Vincent , F . McDougall and W . 'G . Kentish , Prov . G . Stewards . Of the Past Provincial Grand Officers there were Bros . Fred . Davison , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . M . Stedwell , P . P . G . J . W . ; D . VV . Pearse , P . P . G . Reg . ; Hugh M . Gordon , J . Mason , F . VV . Levander and VVm . Hammond , P . P . Grand Deacons ; G . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . Bearer ; George J . Dunkley , P . Prov . G . Organist ; T . VV . Ockenden and
F . B . Archer , P . Prov . Grand Stewards . The various Lodges were represented by Bros . G . Fehrcnbach , P . M . 3 S 2 ; R . Fawcett , P . M . 70 S ; R . J . S . Barton , P . M . 78 S ; S . Larcomb , P . M . 7 SS ; J . T . Skinner , I . P . M . 946 ; Thos . Cross , P . M . 1194 ; A . G . Fidler , S . W . 1237 ; Wm . Weaver , P . M . 1238 ; G . C . Harding , P . M . 123 S ; C . Sadler , 1293 ; Thos . Gurney , W . M . 1309 ; E . VV .
Devereux , P . M . 1423 ; J . Beresford Ryley , P . M . 1423 ; Alfred Brookman , S . D . 1460 ; Harold E . Stidolph , P . P . G . D . Essex , 1494 ; S . H . T . Saunders , J . W . 1503 ; J . C . Jessell , P . M . 1512 ; J . VV . Cooper , I . P . M . 1637 ; j . Seathurst , W . M . 1656 ; J . Ferguson , S . W . 1691 ; Chas . Hawksley , I . P . M . 1702 ; ft . VV . Forge , P . M . 1793 ; Jno . Filler , P . M . 1793 ; VV . S . Cantrell , W . M . 1 S 71 ; and many others .
The musical arrangements were most successfully carried out under the direction of Bro . J . VV . George , Prov . G . Org ., ably assisted by Bros . G . S . Graham , P . P . G . O ., and E . Burrit Lane , Org . 1765 .
Presentation To Bro. A. W. Fenner , P.M. 1227.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . A . W . FENNER , P . M . 1227 .
On Saturday last a most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren of the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 19 S , who wished to express their appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the lodge by Bro . A . VV . Fenner , P . M . 1227 , on his retirement from the office of
Secretary , which position he has occupied so ably for a number of years . Bro . Pearcy , Preceptor , presided , supported by Bro . Powell . The CHAIRMAN in a few well chosen words presented to Bro . Fenner a handsomely framed testimonial signed by a number of the brethren , together with a purse of sovereigns , and expressed the gratification it afforded him on the present occasion of presenting this small token of respect
and esteem to so worthy a brother , who by the assiduous manner in which he had at all times worked for the benefit of the lodge and Fraternity had won the approbation of all with whom he had been associated . Bro . FENNER in reply sincerely thanked the brethren for thismark of their favour and assured them that although business required more of his time than hitherto he should
still have the interest of the Percy Lodge at heart and attend as often as he possibly could . The toasts of "The Preceptor , " "Treasurer , " and "Secretary , " were duly proposed and responded to , as was also that of " The P . Ms , and present W . M . of the
Kingsland Lodge " ( which is really an offshoot of the old lodge of instruction ) by Bros . Killick , Trewinard , and Hall . In the course of the evening some capital songs were rendered hy Bros . Snook , Killick , Weeden , Rhodes , Hickman , and Hirst . The meetings of this Lodge of Instruction are now adjourned till the first Saturday in September .
The Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament appointed to consider the scheme for the construction of a Channel Tunnel have decided by a majority ot six to four against the measure .
The Masonic Ceremonial At York.
THE MASONIC CEREMONIAL AT YORK .
The official summons of the Grand Lodge of England has made its appearance , calling a special meeting at the Guildhall of York , at 10 o ' clock on the morning of the iSth inst . The Grand Master will ascend the throne at 10 . 15 , and immediately proceed to open his lodge . All Masters , Past Masters , and actual Wardens of Freemason ' s lodges
are members of the Grand Lodge of England , but the number of these who attend the Grand Lodge will necessarily be small , since Masons hailing from the Province of North and East Yorkshire have been summoned to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge , in the Assembly Rooms , at the same hour , and support their Provincial Grand Master . The bulk of the visitors , being
Master Masons only , will also attend the Provincial Grand Lodge . It is expected that the brethren will be in their places in Provincial Grand L < xlge at 10 o ' clock , prompt time , as the Earl of Zetland will take the chair at that hour and open his Provincial Grand Lodge . It seems likel y that the attendance of Masons will be very large , as 500 tickets had been sold some days ago , and the applications have
been increasing daily . The streets will be barricaded for the whole distance from the Assembly Rooms to Cliffordstreet , and the barriers will be lined by troops . A mounted escort from the 5 th Dragoon Guards Regiment will also precede the procession . It is most important that the public should understand that Coney-street will practically be sealed against any kind of traffic after 10 o'clock ,
except to those persons who are taking an active part in the procession , and those people who may secure windows in that street should therefore be careful to take actual possession of them before that hour , as otherwise they will find it impossible to reach them . One of the most graceful features at the ceremony will be the presenting and laying purses upon the stone by a number of children , and we are
pleased to find that the Lady Mayoress and the Sheriff ' s lady have headed the movement . This step shows the lively interest which our citizens are taking in this great education work , and while the incident will be one which will mark the lives of the children who may be fortunate enough to take part in it , we feel sure that every citizen , both young and old , will have great reason to be proud of the event .
Another circumstance which we think augurs well for the success of the occassion is that the Committee of the Institute have determined to number and reserve the half-guinea tickets , and to sell all reserved tickets at half-price to subscribers to the building fund . This will enable all who feel a citizen ' s interest in the educational work of the Institute to be present at the ceremony , and to secure their places at once . —Yorkshire Gazette .
Summer Festival Of The Robert Burns Lodge, No. 25.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 .
The annual summer festival of the above ancient lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Richmond , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The brethren assembled with their lady and gentleman friends at Waterloo Station at 12 o'clock , where saloon carriages were in waiting .
Arriving at Richmond the interval was most pleasantly spent till 3 o ' clock , the time fixed for the banquet . Before entering the banqueting room each lady visitor was presented with a spray of choice flowers , and there were also button holes for the brethren and gentleman friends . At the conclusion of the banquet the usual loyal toasts
were given by the W . M . and responded to by the brethren and visitors with enthusiasm . The National Anthem was sung , Mrs . Loewenstark presiding at the piano and Bro . Wood giving the solo . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The M . VV . G M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was heartily received .
After a song by Bro . Willson . Bro . M . D . LOEWENSTARK , the I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Chairman , Bro . Wynne , " and in the course of a few well chosen remarks alluded to the way in which the W . M . had carried out the duties of the chair and congratulated him on the success of the meeting . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER in responding said that
it would have been almost impossible for him to have succeeded on the present occasion without the co-operation and support of his officers . He thanked the I . P . M ., Bro . Loewenstark , for the kind way in which he had proposed his ( Bro . Wynne's ) health , and the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had received it , and he assured the brethren that it would always be his endeavour to
conduct the affairs of the lodge to their satisfaction . Mrs . Loewenstark having favoured the party with a song , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave " Ihe Health of the Past Masters of the Robert Burns Lodge , " some of whom were unavoidably absent , but he had much pleasure in coupling the names of Bros . Loewenstark and Robins with the toast .
A song , "The four jolly smiths , " next followed by Bro . Moorcrof . Bros . LOEWENSTARK , P . M ., and ROBINS responded for " The Past Masters . " After the toast of "The Officers , " whicli was briefly responded to by Bros . MOORCROF , S . W . ; HARVEY , J . W . ;
and VVEIGHAN , Hon . Sec , Ihe WORSHIPFUL MASTER ' gave the toast of "The Visitors , " which was briefly replied to by Bro . BLUM , W . M . 511 , and several friends , the tenour of their remarks pointing to the great enjoyment of the day , and expressions of the pleasure it afforded them to be present on the
occasion . A song , " 1 dreamed a dream , " by Miss Wynne next followed , and The W . M . then rose to propose the toast of the evening , " The Ladies . " It was always a pleasure to have the ladies with them , but particularly on such an occasion as the present when tiny all met " enfamille . " It was a great satisfaction that the ladies had enjoyed themselves as it
was from the first intended as a ladies day . He thanked them for the grace ol their company and assured them that the honour was highly appreciated . The toast was drunk in a bumper , and responded to in a most felicitous manner by Mr . ANNAS . A dance followed , interspersed with songs by the brethren and lady and gentleman visitors , Mrs . Deaion and Mrs . Loewenstark contributing towards the success by performing some choice selections ot instrumental music .
Annual Picnic Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge, No. 469.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 469 .
On the 2 nd inst . the brethren of the above lodge observed their annual celebration , and we think we may fairly say that never was a day more thoroughly enjoyed . Arrange * ments were made with the railway company to run a through train for the convenience of the brethren , ordinary
excursionists being also taken by the same train . A journey through some of the loveliest scenery of the valleys of the Trent , Derwent , and Churnet , brought the pleasure seekers to Alton , from whence a stroll throughthe lovely lawns , sylvan glades , picturesque terraces , and magnificent vistas of Alton Towers led the party to the Swiss Cottage , where a hot luncheon awaited them , and it is almost superfluous to
add that to it ample justice was done . A descent was then made into the valley , at the head of which , on an eminence commanding extensive and beautiful views on every side , the princely mansion of Alton Towers stands . This valley , which within living memory was but a rabbit warren , without a vestige of vegetation a foot high , is now clothed with trees , conifers , and shrubs of the most luxuriant
growththe gigantic rhododendrons , with their gorgeous masses of blossom , and the trained yews and graceful cupressus , especially arresting the attention . A series of terraced walks , in which shady plateaux with inviting seats are arranged at every point where an unusually fine view may be obtained , brought the party to the ornamental waters , where fountains , cascades , and waterfalls on all sides
met the view of the delighted visitors . A Chinese pagoda , of enormous height , throws a fountain stream 60 feet from its top , whence the water returns trickling over innumerable bells into a lake studded with water lilies , and containing many rare waterfowl . A climb up on the other side brought the party to the conservatories , where they were joined by a brother who deservedly stands
in high position amongst the Masons of Staffordshire—the steward and head gardener , Bro . Rabone . The kindness and courtesy of this worthy brother were literally unbounded , and under his conductorship all the beauties of the place , both natural and artistic , were explored , while his graphic and lucid descriptions of the various spots in a place abounding in historic interest , both legendary and actual ,
kept the party in rapt and pleasurable attention . Of course but a moiety of the 26 miles of drives within the grounds could be compassed , and reaching the "Towers " itself , the private gardens , the hot houses , theorchid houses , the embowered altar at which Earl Bertram regularly paid his daily devotions , the chapel blazing with gold and colour , the entrance gallery in which only last year 3400 tenants and
retainers dined in honour of the coming of age of the noble Earl , and not least interesting an ale cellar some 70 feet high , from which issued a stream of " home brewed " for the delectation of the now thirsty souls—all these were rapidly and thoroughly enjoyed . Returning into the village , an exploration was made of the immense unfinished monastery on a dizzy height
overlooking the valley . This is said to be one of Pugin ' s best architectural efforts , and certainly the beautiful tracery of the windows , the graceful columns and corbels , make it a matter of regret that so beautiful a building should have been given over to the owls and crows before a door was hung or a window or floor put into place . At the death of Earl Bertram , some 40 to 50 years since , the 150 workmen
then employed were ordered to cease their work , and it remains in the same state now as it was then , save only the dilapidations that Father 'Time has made . At fouro ' clock the brethren assembled at theShrewsbury Hotel for dinner , after which , as is the custom with the Franity , royalty was duly honoured , the rulers of the Craft and of the lodge duly toasted . At seven o ' clock the train left for the return journey to Spalding . We have onlv to add
that the popular W . M . of the lodge , Bro . E . Cammack , was untiring in his exertions , as was also the Secretary , Bro . Barrel ! , an expert in the manner of organising , and through their exertions , aided by the excellent travelling arrangements of Bro . Blunt , and the general assistance beforehand of Bro . Ham , everything may be said to have gone off without a single hitch . Several Masons from Lynn , Holbeach , Boston , Bourn , and Sleaford joined the party .
The Quebec Statutes In Re Freemasonry.
THE QUEBEC STATUTES IN RE FREEMASONRY .
During the seditious troubles in Canada , which commenced in 1 S 37 , the Special Legislature constituted for the province passed an Act , or Ordinance , 2 Vict ., c , 8 , for more effectually preventing the holding of seditious meetings and practices , and administering or making unlawful
oaths , under the penalties of felony , with the proviso following ( sec . 9 ) : "And , whereas certain societies havelongbeen accustomed to be holden in this province under the denomination of lodges of Freemasons , the meetings whereof have been in a great measure directed to charitable purposes , nothing in this Act shall extend to the meetings of any such society or lodge holden under the said
denomination , and in conformity to the rule prevailing among the said societies of Freemasons , providing such society or lodge has been constituted by , or under , the authority of warrants in that behalf granted by , or derived from , any Grand Master or Grand Lodge in the United Kingdom of Great Britain or Ireland . " At the time of the passing of this Act no such authority
existed in the province competent to constitute Masonic lodges therein existing as above , until the Grand Lodge of Canada was duly established in October , 1 S 55 . It is only necessary to add that the Grand Lodge of Canada assumed to exercise exclusive Masonic jurisdiction throughout the Province of United Canada , comprised of Lower Canada and Upper Canada , but seeking recognition from the Grand
Lodges of Great Britain and Ireland , it was only granted upon the condition that the English lodges under English warrants working in the province should not be disturbed or interfered with in their loyal allegiance to , and connection with , the Grand Lodge of England . After this settlement the Grand Lodge of Canada in 1 S 65 sought and obtained from the Provincial Legislature of Canada its inscription by name on the Masonic protection