Red Cross Of Constantine.

of £ 2 2 s . lie voted to the fund , which was seconded by Sir Kt . W . Kelly , Ins . Gen ., and carried unanimously . The installation banquet subsrquently concluded a very agreeable evening .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOMERSET .

The annual Grand Lodge of the Province of Somerset was held at the King ' s School , Bruton , on Saturday , under the presidency of the M . W . Bro . the Right Hon . Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England , Prov . Grand Master . There was a large muster of brethren , and the

attendance included the D . P . O . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , P . M . 291 , ( Rural Philanthropic , Highbridge ) , and the representatives of the following lodges , arranged in their order as to seniority : — Royal Cumberland , ( Bath ) , No . 41—Bros . F . G . Brown , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . P . G . J . W . ; W . Hunt , Secretary ; F . Williamson , Edward Davies , and S .

Bigwood . Royal Sussex , ( Bath ) , No . 5 }—Bros . General Doherty , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Works ; H . Guyon , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wandle Ford , P . M ., P . G . R . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Isaac Sumpsion , P . M . ; R . D . Cordwans , P . P . G . S . W . ; A . J . Salter , A .. P . G ., Tyler . Perpetual Friendship , ( Bridgewater ) , No . 135—Bros . J .

C . Small , W . M . ; G . Ricks , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . C . Hunt , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; T . R . Trcliving , P . P . G . S . ; W . R . Hurman . Unanimity and Sincerity ( Taunton ) , 261—Rev . Thomas Randell , P . G . Chaplain ; M . L . Bonn , W . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ;

Thomas Meyler , P . M ., P . I ' . G . R . ; A . Villar , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; W . R . Trotman , S . D . ; W . Br'dgooel . Love and Honour ( Shepton Mallet ) , 285 Gilbert J . Cottrell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . W . T . Mooney , Chaplain ; Leonard Cox , P . S . D . ; W . Marshall , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . C . Manning , P . M . ; John Butler , S . W . T . Parker ,

S . W . Rural Philanthropic ( Highbridge ) , 291—R . C . Else , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; F . R . Prideaux , P . M ., P . O . Secretary ; R . Brodie , W . M . ; H . W . Batten , P . M ., P . G . Dir . Cer . ; W . Woodward , P . G . Tyler . Brotherly Love ( Yeovil ) , 329 W . S . Gilling , P . M .. P . P . G . D . ; George A . Style , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; F . Cox ,

P . P . G . Supt . Woiks ; R . J . Damon , W . M . ; Rev . R . Newman , Chaplain ; J . T . Edgar , J . W . ; G . H . Forster , L . H . Rucgg , P . M . ; A . G . Price , F . Foan . Lodge of Honour ( Bath ) , 379 E . E . Phillips , P . M ., P . J . G . W . ; and II . Culliford Hopkins , W . M . Lodge of Science ( Wincanron ; , 4 ^ 7—J . B . Colthurst , W . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Batwell , P . P . G . S . W . ; John Fry , P . M .,

P . P . G . A . P . ; J . Wybrants , S . W . ; George Engltsh , J . D . ; and E . Watling . Benevolent Loelge , ( Wells ) , 446—A . Thrale Perkins , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Kelway , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; F . B . Wickenden , V . P . M . ; and R . W . Cox , J . D . Pilgrims , ( Glastonbury ) , 772—John Rees Mogg , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Bright , P . P . G . S . of Works ; A . W . S . Baily ,

P . M ., P . G . P . ; A . Baily , P . P . G . W . ; Albert Down , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; H . J . Taylor , W . M . ; H . Hawkins , J . D . ; Ed . Bath , and W . D . Windmill . Parrct and Axe , ( Crewkerne ) , 814—Walter J . Nosworthy , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; George Summers , W . M ., P . G . P . P . ; W . W . Westcott , P . A . G . D . C . Royal Albert Edward , ( Weston ) , 906—H . Leaker , P . P . G . P . ; W . H . Dill , P . M ., P . G . A . P . ; E . H . Hill ,

P . P . G . P . Royal Somerset , ( Frome ) , 973—A . R . Baily , W . M ., W . Knight , D . C ; and T . Heard , P . M . Royal Clarence , ( Bruton ) , 976—J . W . Parfitt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Bennett , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; E . R . Hayter , P . G . O . ; J . Smart Boyd , J . W . ; T . Sherring ; T . E . S . Jelley , P . M ., ; P . P . G . S . D . ; W . A . Humphries , P . M . ; T . O .

Bennett , P . M . ; C . P . Winser , W . P . Batch , H . Bmcombe , W . Palmer , C . Welsh , G . Taylor , F . G . Vincent , W . H . Boon , R . Kelley , T . Moiffatt , anil T . P . Swan , Tyler . Nyanza , ( Hi i ister ) , 1197—H . Crook Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; Thumbs J . Leaman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; R . Baker , P . M . ; and C . Pope Chappie . Vale of Brislmgton , 1 29 6—S . Bryant , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W .

and Nathaniel Crisp . The visiting brethren included J . Trevor Davies , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Do . sct ; S . Bigwood , 2142 , Canada ; S . P . Davie , 788 , J . W . ; and J . B . Winsey , 187 . The minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge held at Taunton in November last having been read by Bro . Prideaux , P . G . Secretary , and confirmed , the accounts for

the past year were submilteel by Bro . Parfitt , P . M ., 976 , ( Bruton ) , in the absence of Bro . E . T . Payne , ( Bath ) , P . G . Treasurer , owing to his wife ' s illness , and duly passed . All the offices having been declared vacant , Bro . Payne was re-elected P . G . Treasurer on the motion of Bro . Jelley , and the P . G . officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows : —

T . G . S . Jelley , W . M . 97 6 ... . . Prov . G . S . W . Edward E . Phillips , P . M . 379 ... Prov . G . J . W . J . J . Knox Fletcher , 1199 ; Rowland Newman , 329 ... Prov . G . Chaps . E . Turner Payne , P . M . 53 Prov . G . Treas . S . Edwards , W . M . 53 ' Prov . G . Reg . F . R . Prideaux , P . M . 291 ... . „ Prov . G . Sec .

S . Toms , P . M . 1197 Prov . G . S . D . H . C . Newington Bridges , P . M . 772 Prov . G . J . D . Francis Wilkinson , W . M . and P . M . 47 Prov . G . S . of W . W . Williamson , P . M . 906 Prov . G . D . of Cer . H . Taylor Hyatt , P . M . 285 Prov . A . G . D . C .

John Baily , P . M . 973 Frov . G . S . B . T . Austin Smith , P . M . 1199 Prov . G . O . Summers , W . M . 1197 Prov . G . Purst . F . R . Wickenden , P . M . 446 Prov . A . G . Purst . "VY " . Woodward , 291 Prov . G . Tyler . A . J . Salter , 53 Prov . A . G . Tyler .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.

The following brethren were appointed Prov . Grand Stewards : —Bros . R . Hurman , 135 ; W . R . Trotman , 261 ; R . Brodie , W . M . 291 ; Thompset , S . W . 814 ; A , Huntley , S . W . 976 ; Nathaniel Crisp , 1296 . 1 he report of the Charity Organisation Committee for the past year was received , adopted , and ordered to be printed , on the motion of Bro . Meyler , Taunton , seconded by Bro . Ricks , Bridgwater .

The sum of £ 21 was voted out of the funds of the lodge to the widow of a deceased brother of Lodge No . 296 . The alms collected in the lodge , amounting to £ rr , were voted to the Bruton Church Restoration Fund . The banquet was held in the National school-room , and attended by upwards of 120 brethren , under the presidency of the Earl of Carnarvon , who was obliged , however , to leave before any of the toasts were proposed , his place being well and ably filled by Bro . R . C . Else , the V . W . D . P . G . M .

Obitaury.

Obitaury .

THE LATE BROTHER SIR F . M . WILLIAMS . We have been requested to publish the following letter , Truro , Sept . Cth , 1878 . tODOE or ronTiTUDE No . 131 . V . D . B .,

In consequence of the lamented death of the R . W . Brother Sir Frederick M . Williams Bart ., M . P ., ( P . G . W . ) Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall , & c ., & c ., & c ., the business announced for Tuesday next , the 15 th inst ., will not be transacted , but the lodge will assemble at 7 p . m . to " confirm the minutes , " and to pass a vote of condolence with Laely Williams and family on their very sad

bereavement . The brethren are requested to veear " three black crape rosettes " on their aprons , as the lodge will be placed in " Masonic mourning " for three months , to mark the loss thus sustained by the Craft , and in evidence of the great respect in which their distinguished brother was held by all the members . Fraternally yours ,

WILLIAM J AMES HUGAN . W . M . 13 . WILLIAM PORTER . Sec , 131 .

BRO . W . COWLING , P . M . On Wedneselay morning , the 4 th inst , there was a large muster of the Masonic body at the York Cemetery , on the occasion of the funeral of the late Bro . Wm . Cowling , P . M ., who died at Scarborough on the previous Friday . Bro . Cowling had , for some years , occupied a prominent position amongst York Masons , and had laboured hard and

successfully in the interests of the York Lodge , No . 236 . He was initiated in 1850 , by Bro . R , W . Hollon , then W . M . of the lodge , and was elected W . M . in 1855 . For a number of years he served the lodge as Treasurer , and was re-elected W . M . in the centenary year , ( 1877 . ) He was a P . M . of the York Mark Lodge , ( time immemorial ) , and P . Z . of the Zetland Chapter , 136 , and was a Past

P . Senior G . Warden for North and East Yorkshire . The pall was borne by five Past Masters and the Inner Guard of the lodge . Amongst those present in addition to the officers of the lodge were : Bros . J . March , P . M . 236 ; W . Lawton , P . M . 236 ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , P . eM . 236 ; T . Cooper , P . M . 236 and 1611 ; R . Davison , P . M . 236 ; J . Todd , P . M . 236 ; G . Balmford , P . M . 236 ; F . Rawling , P . M . 236 ; T . * B . Whytehead , W . M . 1611 , and others .

FUNERAL OF VICTIMS OF THE THAMES COLLISION . On | Wednesday afternoon the mortal remains of Bro . C . Jardine , late of Manor-road , New Cross , were deposited in Nunhead Cemetery , in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends and brethren . Among those who were present , members of deceased ' s lodge , the St . George ' s

( 140 ) , of which he was a P . M ., and A . S . of the Chapter of th « same number , we observed Bro . Noak , P . M . and Treasurer , and P . Z ., also P . M . 1320 ; Tattershall , P . M ., Secretary , and P . Z . ; Wallace , P . M . ; C . Bell , S . W . ; Toughborough , S . W . ; Dennant , S . D . ; G . Brown , J . D . ; Sparks , I . G . ; Jordan , Organist ; Webb ; Pooley ; Kendall ; Dr . Downings , sen . ; Dr . Downings , jun , ;

Balchelor ; Norfolk ; and T . C . King . From other lodges we noticed Bros . Muggeridgc , P . Z ., and Past Grand Standard Bearer , and I . P . M . of the Muggcridge Loelge ; R . Trill , P . M . 1320 , and P . Z . 79 ; H . Roberts , P . M ., and M . E . Z . 79 ; C . " Nash , P . M . 79 ; Newton , Chapter 79 ; Perridge , P . M . 79 ; Pakcs , P . M . 871 , and Chapter 140 ; Morson , W . M . 1320 ; J . Peckham , P . M . 70 , and P . Z . 140 ; J . J .

West , P . M . 548 i F- Bell 1320 , and Chapter 140 ; A . Budds and Anderson , 1320 ; and W . Fieldson , J . D . 548 . The funeral cortege was received at the gates of the cemetery by brethren formed in line and bare headed , and afterwards at the church , from thence to the grave , where they took a last look at the coffin , which they bestrewed with sprigs of acacia . There were few dry eyes and many

were the sorrowful expressions of regret at the loss of one so much respected . The deceased leaves a widow and nine children , some of whom are eligible for the Masonic schools . Efforts will be made to secure the advantages of these valuable institutions for the orphans , and it is hoped that when the appeal is made it will be responded to with vigour and success . On the following day another vietim of the terrible disaster that has filled , and is still

exciting the minds of the people , was buried in the same cemetery . Bro . F . Boncey , steward on board of the Princess Alice , went down with her , and his remains were interred , as stated in the presence of numerous friends and brethren . He leaves a wife and five children , one a baby only a . few days old . He was very much respected , especially in the neighbourhood of Greenwich , where his loss is deeply deplored . —IVest Kent Times .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

We have been requested to publish the following : — Dear Sir and Brother , — We have the pleasure of informing you that the requisition to Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., to continue to hold the office of Grand Master for another term , is being numerously and influentially signed .

There is reason to believe that some brethren , on receiving the requisition issued for Mr . Inglis , of Torsonce , concluded that it had been ascertained that Sir Michael had indicated an intention of retiring from the office at this time . Such , however , is not the fact . On the contrary we are enabled to state that , not from personal motives , but for the good of the cause—if it he the wish of Grand

Lodge—he is prepared to hold office for another term . Those who , under the erroneous impression that our present Grand Master intended retiring , and have thereby been led to support the requisition to Mr . Inglis , will , of course , not be expected to do so now that the exact state of the matter is known . Grand Lodge has been passing through a crisis which

threatened the very existence of Masonry in Scotland . Much has been accomplished towards placing its affairs on a satisfactory footing , but the work is net yet completed ; and we humbly submit that the p esent is not the time for making a change in the occupant of the throne . Wc would , therefore , respectfully , but earnestly , urge upon all to use every available means to secure there-election of our

present Grand Master . In order that a correct expression of their opinions may be obtained on the important matters that will come before Grand Lodge at next annual election of Office-bears , it is also respectfully recommended that all lodge ? , not represented by their actual Masters and Wardens , should communicate with their proxif s and instruct them how to vote ;

and , in the event of their refusing to comply with the instructions sent them , notice should be sent to Grand Secretary , on or before 4 th October , withdrawing their proxies , whereby lodges can , in terms of Grand Lodge laws , chapter 20 , section 14 , be represented by their actual Masters

and Warelens . The meeting calleel for Wednesday next , the nth inst ., at 4 o ' clock , will be held in the Trades' Hall , Glassford Street , Glasgow , instead of at 30 , Hope Street , as originally intended . JOHN MORGAN . Glasgow , Cth Sept ., 1878 . Sec . of Committee .

Resolutions to be submitted at General Meeting , nth September , 1878 . 1 . —That this Meeting has learned , with regret , the means that were taken in many instances to obtain votes at the last Quarterly Communication cf Grand Lodge on 5 th August last ) by thirelparties paying travelling charges and admission fees for members to attend and vote on the

occasion : That this is contrary to the spirit of Masonry , and the practice which has hitherto been acted on in conducting the business of Grand Loelge . II . —That at said Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge brethren voted whose names were not on the Qualified Voters' Roll maelc up on first Monday of April last , and who were therefore not qualified to vote as provided

for by Chapter 17 , Section 15 , of Grand Lodge Laws ; and this meeting therefore protests that the whole proceedings of Grand Lodge at said Quarterly Communication were null , and are not binding on the brethren . 111 . —That the present proxy system is unsatisfactory ; inasmuch as it fails to secure a due representation of the opinions of Lodges in the Provinces ; and steps ought to be immediately taken by Granel Lodge for improving the

same . IV . —That this meeting deprecates in the strongest possible terms the proceedings adopted for promoting the candidature of Mr . Henry Inglis as Grand Master , whereby members have been in many instances erroneously leel to suppose that the present Grand Master intended to retire from the office .

V . —That having regard to the deplorable condition into which the financial affairs of Grand Lodge had fallen , and the energetic measures recently taken to place them in a satisfactory state under the guidance of the present M . W . Grand Master , SirM . R . Shaw Stewart , Bart , and the fact that for this purpose much still remains to be done , this meeting has learned with satisfaction that he is willing to

continue his valuable services for another term ; and being satisfied that his re-election to the Throne would promote the best interests of Masonry in Scotland , this meeting pledges itself to use every exertion to secure his appointment . VI . —That Committees be appointed for Edinburgh , ami also for each Province , with power to add to their number for the purpose of promoting the election of Sir M . R .

Shaw Stewart , Bart ., and carrying out the foregoing resolutions . Vll . —That said resolutions be printed , and copies sent to each R . W . M . and Wardens , with a request that they be submitted for the early consideration of their lodges , and with a hope that they will see fit to give them their support at Grand Lodge meeting to be held on 4 th November

next , or instruct their proxies to do so . A special meeting of St . John ' s Lodge , Stow , No . 216 , was held on Saturday evening , 31 st ult ., to consider a circular issued on 20 th August , calling a meeting at Glasgow on the nth September . Found that the thirty-two subscribers to said circular consist , with the exception of three brethren connected with neighbouring lodges , of brethren belonging

to the province of Glasgow . And therefore this further proceeding by the Glasgow brethren is only part and parcel of the self-seeking evinced , when , contrary to all rule , the same brethren with others left Grand Lodge on the 5 th August . Resolved therefore , this lodge declines to countenance , as far as in them lies , such irregular and uncalled-lot procedure on the part of any section of the Masonic body .