Consecration Of The Cator Lodge, No. 2266

trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would so prosper them that they might be well represented at the annual Festivals . Each one must put his own shoulder to the wheel , and not trust to any one else . Then the work would be well done . He admonished the members to be very punctual at the lodge meetings . That would make it easy to get away early , and so please their wives . Late hours were very injurious to the cause of Masonry .

In proposing "The Visitors" the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said they would always be welcomed at the Cator Lodge . He had met visitors from all parts of the world . A brother from Central Africa had described how lodges were held there . They had a very worthy visitor from Western Australia , Bro . the Hon . H . Venn . He also coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Hilton , Rose , and Bale .

In reply , Bro . the Hon . H . VENN said that he could not understand why Vie bad been given the precedence in replying , but he was glad to be able to thank them that day . He was only a young Mason , but he could tell them that , thanks to English capital and English blood , they were enabled to hold their lodges in Western Australia in a manner very similar to the way in which they were held in London . When he returned he hoped to be able to tell the West Australian brethren , and especially those of his own

lodge , No . 2165 , how well and kindly he had been received by the brethren and the Grand Secretary . He should be glad to meet any of them in West Australia , and would promise them the same hospitality as he had received . Bro . DAVID ROSE , P . M ., appreciated the honour that had been bestowed upon him that day . He always tried to do his duty wherever he was , and advised all those who wished to become good officers to perfect themselves in some lodge of instruction .

Bro . FRED . HILTON , P . M ., P . Z ., expressed his pleasure in having been able to assist in the ceremony of that day . He considered the lodge was a new stone set rolling , which would gather unto itself friends , and display new beauties as it proceeded on its course . Bro . BALE also replied . Bros . ARCHBOLD , P . M ., and SCHOFIELD , W . M . Beckenham Lodge , wished the new lodge prosperity .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then proposed " The Officers , " impressing upon them the duty of perfecting themselves in the ritual . The S . VV ., J . W ., SEC , S . D ., and J . D . replied , after which the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close . The musical arrangements of the banquet were under the direction of the W . M . of the Sterndale Bennett Lodge , and songs were sung by Bros . Vincent , Voisey , Gooding , and Powell . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Durham.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DURHAM .

On Tuesday , the 10 th instant , the annual meeting of the above Royal Arch Chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , and was attended by a large number of Principals and officers of the various chapters in the province . The Grand Superintendent ( Comp . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart . ) presided . The chapter hid been previously opened by Comps . J . Horsley , P . P . G . H ., as Z . ; W . Coxon , P . P . G . J ., as H . ; and VV . Erignal , P . P . G . R ., as J .

Among the officers and others present were—Comps . R . Hudson , P . G . Std . Br . En ; , P . G . S . E ; Babington Boulton , P . G . Treas . ; R . B . Keed , P . G . S . N . ; J . I . Clay , P . G . D . of C . ; F . H . Bennett , P . G . Reg . ; 1 . Mitchinson , P . G . P . S . ; A . McDougal , P . A . G . S . ; J . Barker , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Hudson , P . A . G . D . of C . . J . R . Pattison , P . Asst . G . S . E . ; J . Curry , P . G . Janitor ; C . S . Lane , P . P . G . S . B . ; " J . S . Wilson , P . P . G . J . ; T . Bradley , P . P . G . S . N . ; J . Laidler , P . P . G . P . S .: M . Coibitt , P . P . G P . S . : W . Brandt , P . P . G . S . B . ; S . Fenny , P . P . G . Std .

Br . ; T . Henderson , P . P . G . Std Br . ; E . Hudson , P . P . G . D . of C . ; G . VV . Richardson , P . P . G . O . ; G . Porteous , P . P . G . O . ; John Wood , P . Z . 4 S ; W . Logan , H . 124 ; C . D . Hill-Drury , S . E . m ; G . Lazenby , Z . 509 ; C . Spencer , P . Z . 509 ; J . Sinclair , H . 7 64 ; J . Mttcalfe , Z . 531 ; T . J . Johnson , P . Z . 531 ; H . B . Olsen , J . 764 ; J . F . Hiller , Z . ; Dr . L . Booth , J . 1334 ; S . F . Bjusfield , Z . in ; Rev . R . H . Yeld , 1 . So ; L . B . Divies , So ; R . W . Hilf light , Z . 8 a ; H . Gilder , Z . 1119 : | . C .

Mow , P . Z . ; E . Sutrerst , Z . ; T . G . Garrick , H . ; W . Dawson , J . 94 ; H . E . O . Mttller , P . Z . in ; H . Macdonnel ' , P . Z . 509 ; J . G . Ki . t ' ey , P . Z . 97 ; C . M . Wake , S . E . 97 ; R . F . Cook , P . Z . 4 Sand 424 ; J . G . Smith , 4 8 and 424 ; George Robson , Z . 240 ; John Duckett , H . 48 ; John Sewell , Z . 124 ; W . A . Malcolm , P . Z . 124 ; Thomas Bel 1 , Rev . J . Lawson , J . 124 ; D . Whithead , Thomas Coulson , P . P . G . S . B . ; and others .

The Prov . G . Treasurer , Comp . B . BOULTON , read his financial statement , which showed a balance of over £ 33 . alter payment of all accounts . It was agreed that ten guineas be donated to the Royal Masonic Boys ' School , ten guineas to the Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows , and £ 6 165 . to the Durham Masonic Education Fund .

Comp . R . W . Halfnight , Z . 80 , was unanimously elected P . G . Treasurer ; and Comps . J . G . Smith and George Porteous were elected as Auditors . The roll of chapters was called , and presented a very satisfactory report . The absence of Comps . the Rev . Canon Tristram , P . G . H ., and R . Luck , P . G . I ., was explained by letter .

The Grand Superintendent , Comp . Sir HEDWORTH WILLIAMSON , expressed his satisfaction with the reports they had heard from the different chapters . From the figures it appeared that their numbers stood well , and financially they were in a very satisfactory state . He then touched upon matters affecting various chapters , and concluded by expressing his

good wishes for their success in the coming year . He afterwards proceeded to appoint the officers of Prov . Grand Chapter for the year as follows : Comp . Babington Boulton , P . P . G . T ., P . Z . in ... Prov . G . H . „ John James Clay , P . P . G . D . C , P . Z . 94 ... Prov . G . J .

„ R . Hudson , P . Z . 80 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ R . F . Cook , P . Z . 48 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ R . W . Halfnight , Z . 80 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . C . Moor , P . Z . 94 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ T . J . Johnson , P . Z . 531 ... ... ,., Prov . G . P . Soj . iviuuer

„ n . n . u . , r . z ,. 111 ... ... frov . istA . Cr . Soj . „ C . Spencer , P . Z . 509 ... ... ... Prov . 2 ndA . G . Sj . „ W . Mayson , P . Z . 764 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ ' George Robson , Z . 240 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . .. W . Lor / an . H . 124 . ... ... Pm « . n . nr .

„ J . F . Hiller , I . P . Z . 1334 ... ... . ] . prov . A . G . D . C . „ James Hudson , 80 ... ... ... p v . G . Org . „ J . R . Pattison , Z . 97 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . „ J . Curry , 4 8 ... ... .,, Prov . G . Janitor . The chapter was then closed .

Moveable Grand Mark Lodge.

MOVEABLE GRAND MARK LODGE .

Moveable Grand Mark Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Cheltenham on Tuesday , when Bro . the Baron de Ferrieres , S . G . W . of the province ' and a P . G . M . O . Eng ., was installed as Prov . G . M . M . of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire . The meeting of Grand Lodge was held under the banner of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire Prov . Grand Lodge met at 3 . 30 . Bro . J . Walker , M . A ., Prov . G . M . M '

presided ; the officers of Provincial Grand Lodye present being— ' * Bros . W . Forth , D . P . G . M . M . : Baron Da Ferrieres , Prov . S . G . W . ; O . Shell-irJ ( Mayor of Hereford ) . Prov . J . G . W . ; J . Shaw Carleton , Prov . G . M . O . ; T . Million Prov . S . G . O . ; H . Clark , Prov . ] . G O . ; Rev . P . Hattersley Smith , Prov . G . Chin ' W . L . Bain , Prov . G . Treas . ; G . Norman , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . K . Porcher P ™ , S . G . D . ; T . Blinkhorn , Prov . J . G . D . ; T . E . Gindy , Prov . G . Org . ; and J . Marchant " Prov . G . Purst . '

There was a very large attendance of brethren of the province . After the transaction of some formal business , Grand Lodge was received and constituted as follows : Bros . Hon . the Marquess of Hertford , R . W . D . G . M ., in the chair ; Rev . Canon PorHI P . G . M . M ., acting D . G . M . ; Mortimer Heath , P . G . Chap , Prov . G . M . Dorset act n » S . G . W . ; Col . Bramble , D . Prov . G . M . Bristol , accin ? J . G . W . ; Sir Richard N . Howard P . G . M . O ., D . Prov . G . M . Dorset , acting G . M . O . ; General Randolph , SGO ' Pierrepont Harris , P . S . G . D ., acting J . G . D . ; Rev . J . A . Lloyd , Grand Chap . ; Binc ' keV

r . U . W ., Grand Sec . ; D . P . Cama , P . G . Stwd ., P . S . G . D ., acting S . G . D . ; R . Youmr G . Norman , Prov . G . Sec . Gloucestershire and Htreford ; and W . B . Williamson ' acting J . G . D . ' s ; Berridge , P . G . M . O ., G . D . of C . ; Naysmith , acting G S R . Briggs , G . Std . Br . ; R . J . Voisey , G . I . G . ; and A . Walkley , G . Tyler . The other Grand Officers present were Bros . Homfray , Prov . G . M . of Monmouth ; J . Walker M . A ., Prov . G . M . Gloucestershire ; Baion de Ferrieres , P . G . M . O ., Prov G M * designate ; Wa'kins , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . J . Thompson , P . G . Std . Br .: T V Smith , P . G . S ., D . Prov . G . M . Warwick ; and others .

Ihe Marquess of Hertford having opened Grand Lodge , the Baron de Ferrieres , who had in the meantime retired , was announced , and his patent of appointment from the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was read by the Grand Secretary , Bro . BINCKES . The Prov . G . M . desi gnate was then invested and inducted to the chair with the ceremonial usual on ' such occasions , admirably conducted by Bro . Bsrridge , the G . D . of C . The Prov . G . M . then proceeded to apppoint his officers as follows :

Bro . H . Jeffs , P . G . I . G . ... ... ... Dep . Prov . G M „ O . Shellard , P . M . 243 .... ... ... Prov . S . G . VV . „ J . Balcomb , P . M . 10 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . VV . " ,, VV . R . Porcher , Chap . 10 ... ... ... Prov . G . M 0 „ J . Marchant , P . M . 243 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ Dr . Gregory , Treas . 10 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . „ Rev . Dr . Lvnes , P . M . ruo ... ... Prov . G . Chan

„ W . L . Bain , P . M . 10 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . Davies , P . M . 243 ... .... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ G . Norman , J . G . D . ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ G . Coldwell , I . P . M . 243 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . ,. E . Lea . W . M . 218 ... ... ... Prnv . l . fi . D

„ W . Forth , P . D . P . CM . ... ... ... ' Prov . G . D . of C „ W . C . Ferris , P . M . 218 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . ,, T . E . Gandy , 10 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . R . Felton , P . P . G . M . O . ... ... Prov . G . Stwd . „ J . L . Butler , 10 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ H . Phillips ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The appointment of Provincial Grand Officers having been made , the PROV . G . M ., on behalf of Provincial Grand Lodge , presented to Bro . Walker an illuminated address and a collar and jewel , subscribed for by members of the province , in testimony , as expressed by the terms of the address , of their appreciation of the services he had rendered during the nine years—six as Deputy and three as Prov . G . M . —he had ruled over the Order in Gloucestershire . The presentation of a collar and jewel of office was also made to Bro . Forth , as Deputy .

Grand Lodge was then resumed , and after some formal business , the Most Noble the Marquess of HERTFORD , from the chair , remarked that that was the first occasion of the meeting of the Grand Lodge since the death of his Imperial Majesty the late Emperor of Germany , and he proposed that an address be presented through H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master , expressing their sympathy with the Empress Victoria in the irreparable loss she had sustained . The vole was proposed in a speech of

much feeling . I he death of the late Emperor , said the Most Hon . Marquess , was a loss to the whole world , and especially affected them as men , as Englishmen , and as Masons , As men they appreciated the heroic qualities which the Emperor had shown in the lingering death he had suffered ; as Englishmen they remembered his close relationship to their own beloved Queen ; and as Alasons , the claim the late Emperor had upon their affection was expressed in the title he bore as Protector of the Masons in Germany .

Ihe M . W . Bro . Canon PORTAL seconded the proposal in an eloquent speech , remarking that there was no Mason in England , he believed , who had not watched the course of the terrible illness through which the Emperor had for so long struggled , hoping against hope that the life of one whose preservation appeared to be so necessary to the peace and even had

the liberties of Germany and of Europe , might yet be spared . They watched his brave battle with death . They had seen with admiration the courage with which he had faced death . And they had appreciated the wilely devotion of the dear Empress , their country-woman , WHO had given to her husband ' s dying hours the alleviation which unceasing care and loving sympathy could ive .

g The vote having been passed , Grand Lodge was closed , and the Grand Officers retired . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , as Prov . G . M ., then resumed the chair , supported by his newly-appointed officers . Such provincial business as remained to be done was transacted , its most interesting item being the formal proposal of a resolution in the terms of the address

already presented to Bro . Walker . , The proposal was made by the PROV . GRAND MASTER , and seconded , in generous terms , by the Prov . S . G . VV ., Bro . SHELLARD ( Mayorof Hereford ; , who especially dwelt upon the fact that during Bro . Walker ' s term of ottice Herefordshire had been united to Gloucestershire in province . i »\ iuiUJUHViiau L ^ l ^ ll UlllL ^ U VJlUULCSLClOllIlC ill t / l % —

one . . . , n , , ^ IU VII » L *»»* " » . . I The vote having been acknowledged by Bro . W ALKER , Provincia Grand Lodge was closed . . 1 Among the- brethren present , in addition to those already mentione

were : Bros . R . V . Vassar-Smith , P . M . 10 , P . P . S . G . W ., D . Prov . G . M . Gloucestershire } General Vizard , P . P . G . S . B . Somerset ; Rev . Dr . Kynaston , W . M . . elect ' > F . G . Roberts , T . Cadle , Harold Lewis , S . O . 183 ; VV . H . Onions , ' - ' E . G . Chance , 243 ; J . Davies , P . M . 243 ; J . Barnes , P . M . 243 J u ' ¦>