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Consecration Of The Hammersmith Mark Lodge No. 211.
CONSECRATION OF THE HAMMERSMITH MARK LODGE No . 211 .
On Saturday last another lodge , with the above title , was added to thc roll of the rapidly increasing Mark Degree . The brethren began to assemble at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , at 3 o ' clock , but the ceremony did not commence until after 4 o ' clock ,
when there were present amongst others , a very goodly and distinguished array of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers . We noticed Bros . Binckes , Grand Secretary ; Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; Levander , G . R . ; Mann , P . G . R . ; Wilkins , G . S . O . ; Cottebrune , P . G . S . B . ; Cozens , P . G . Organist ; Poore , G . I . G . ; H . Binckes , Assist . G . Sec ; Tebb , P . G . S . W ., Midx . and Surrey ; Shackleton , P . G . D . C ,
of the same province ; Thiellay , W . M . No . 1 ; Horsley , . M . No . 1 , 32 ° ; Dixon , P . M . 32 ; Holmes , P . M . 107 ; ois and Williams , St . Mark's Lodge ; Harty , Bon Ac-Loelge ; Davies , i 6 , Ottawa ; Loewenstark , 86 ; Barney , Adams , 176 . The founders present were Bros . J . ssn , Thistle ; Baldwin , Lebanon Lodge ; T . C . Walls , Francis Burdett , all P . G . O . ' s of the Craft in Middlesex ;
F . Walters , a P . G . Officer of thc Mark Degree ; Dunham Thistle ; D . Smith . Thc officer appointed by the M . W . G . M . to conduct the ceremonies of consecration and installation was Bro . F . Binckes , G . S ., who appointed Bros . Stevens as S . W . ; W . Mann , J . W . ; Wilkins , D . C ; and Poore , I . G ., as his assistants . There being no ' . Chaplain present , the G . S . delivered a short but telling address as a
substitute for the usual cration . The impressive and beautiful ceremony was then carried out in its entirety by the Consecrating Officer . In certain parts of the ceremonial Bros . Cottebrune , Levander , and Cozens rendered valuable assistance . The W . M . designate , Bro . Mason , was then duly installed , aiid'having invested Bros . Baldwin and Walls , the S . and J . Wardens designate , was about to
appoint his officers when it was reported that the R . W . P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey , Lieut .-Colonel Burdett , had arrived . A procession having been formed , tt-at gallant and genial officer and distinguished Mason was duly and formally escorted into the lodge , anil saluted in ancient form . The investiture of the officers was then resumed , Bros . Dunham being appointed M . O . ; Harty , S . O . ( pro . tem . ); F .
Walters , Sec . ; Smith , Assist . Secretary . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Binckes for the manner iu which he had carried out the elual ceremonial , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bros . Colonel Burdett , F . Binckes , H . Binckes , Stevens , Levander , Mann , Wilkins , Poore , and others whose names we could not catch , were elected honorary members . A number of propositions for
advancement and joining having been given , the lodge was closed , and after a somewhat wearisome interval the brethren rc-assemblcd at the banquet table . By this time the number of the visitors had been swelled by thc arrival amongst others of Bro . Sabine , P . G . A . D . C . At the conclusion of the repast , which reflected great ciedit upon the caterer , Bro . Gilbert , the W . M . gave the customary
royal and Mark toasts , which were received with excellent " fire . " Thc name of Colonel Burdett having been mentioned . in connection with the Grand Officers , that R . W . brother arose and said that it afforded him great pleasure to reply . The present members of Grand Lodge , he said , were not only always ready , but they were in every respect capable of discharging any duty that they might
be called upon to do , but of himself for obvious reasons he woulel say nothing . He had visited one of the oldest Maik Lodges the previous evening namely , the Thistle , and he was pleased to have seen one of its members installed into the chair of the newest lodge in thc Order that day , Il was also very gratifying to him to find that the degree was on the increase both in London and in the provinces .
As the Grand Master of Middlesex and Surrey , he was proud of the rapid growth they had made in Mark Masonry , and he ventured to predict they would eventually become the chief strongholds of the Order , and he should always endeavour to further the good cause as long as he had the honour of presiding over the elestinies of the united Provinces . In conclusion he thankeel them for electing
him an honorary member . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Brc . Binckes , G . S ., who stated on rising that he had been requested to elo so by the P . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey , which compliment conferred upon him by thc gallant colonel he highly appreciated . The founders of the Hammersmith Lodge had made a wise selection in nominating Bro . Mason as first Master . This lodge was
also establisheel under very auspicious circumstances . He had no idea that Mark Masonry would have taken the lead in Hammersmith , but such was the case , for they were , he was informed , thc pioneers of a coming Craft lodge to be held in that very house . He was pleased to meet there that day the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , whose zeal in all Masonic matters was unremitting . In installing Bro .
Mason into the chair he had performed a very pleasing duty , because he was as good a man and brother as possibly could be found to preside over the destinies ot any loelge . When their W . M . did him , Ihe speaker , thc great honour of asking him to consecrate their lodge , subject to the approval of the M . W . G . M ., he determined that nothing should be wanting on his part to
reneler it a great success , and he was gratified to think that everything had passed off so well . In conclusion , the Cranil Secretary complimented the lodge upon possessing two good Wardens , whose interest in Masonry was widely known , and a most indefatigable Secretary in the person of Bro . Fred . Walters , who , in writing to him upon the prospects of No . 211 had forcibly stated , " We mean to
make the Hammersmith Mark Lodge a great success . " He heartily echoed their Secretary's words , and further wished them every happiness and every prosperity , and hoped that the interests of the Oreler would not suffer at their hands . The W . M . made an excellent and humorous reply , which space prevents our giving in detail . " The In-
Consecration Of The Hammersmith Mark Lodge No. 211.
stalling Master" followed , and gave Bro . Binckes , in reply , an opportunity of touching at length upon various mailers connected with the Order , and which were listened to with great attention by the brethren . "The Visitirs " came ncxt , and having been coupled with thc name of Bro . Charles Horsley , that veteran Mason made a terse but pertinent response . The W . M . in proposing the health
of " The Officers , " congratulated himself and thc members generally upon having such good working brethren as Bros . Baldwin , Walls , Walters , Dunham , and Harty , occupying thc principal positions in thc lodge . Bros . Baldwin and Walters having briefly replied , the Tyler
was called upon to discharge his duly and the brethren separated . During the proceedings Bros . Cozens , Walls , and others instrumeritally and vocally entertained the brethren . The first regular meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Saturday in January next .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
The third annual meeting of this lodge was held at Alford on Thursday , 29 th November , under the banner of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , No . 209 . The proceedings of the day commenced at 11 . 15 n . m ., by the consecration of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , the ceremony of consecration being
performed by Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary , in his usual perfect style . The Provincial Grand Lodge ! was presided ever by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason , Bro . John Sutcliffe , of Stalingbro' House , near Grimsby , and a large number r f dislinguished Master Masons were present , amongst whom were the R . W . Bro . John Sutcliffe ,
Prov . G . M . M . ; Bros . W . Watkins , P . P . G . S . W ., as Deputy Prov . G . M . M . ; R . Cotton Carline , Prov . G . Reg ., as Prov . G . S . W . ; W . W . Copeland , Prov . J . W . ; F . Higgins , as Prov . G . M . O . ; M . Crowden , Prov . G . S . O . ; J . E . Mason , as Prov . J . O . ; the Rev . D . Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chap ., as Prov . Chap . ; Jack Sutcliffe , Prov . Treas . ; Robt , Gough , Prov . Sec . ; T . A . Handsley , as Prov . S . D . ; C .
Brookes , as Prov . J . D . ; W . H . Roberts , Prov . D . of C . j Hasten Clark , as Prov . Asst . D . of C . ; H . S . Close , Prov . Sup . of W . ; G . M . Lowe , M . D ., Prov . Sword B . ; C . VV . Cheesman , as I'rov . Organist ; F . C . Johnson , as Prov . I . G . ; Geo . Motley , Prov . Steward ; W . " H . Parkinson , Prov . Steward ; Charles Mann , Prov . Tyler ; W . H . Radley , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . S . Judd , P . P . G . Assist . D . of C . j
Thos . Slater , P . P . G . Sword Bearer ; T . M . Wilkinson , S . O . Remigius , 117 ; J . E . Fox , Sec . Kemigius , 117 ; R . Goodman , P . P . G . D . of C , W . M . John-of-Gaunt , 172 ; J . Laughton , S . O . John-of-Gaunt , 172 ; C . F . Livcrsidge , S . D . John-of-Gaunt , 172 ; B . Box , Tyler lohn-of-Gaunt , 172 ; W . Marshall , P . P . G . Steward " , W . M . Sutcliffe , 188 ; Geo 7 Lister , S . D . Sutcliffe , 188 ;
R . Boggett , Past M . O ., 188 ; Henry Barker , Sec , 188 ; Henry Wanlale , Tyler , 18 S ; John Nelson , 188 ; C . Genney , 188 ; Charles Smyth , S . W ., 209 ; R . Garfit , J . W . 209 ; W . O . Taylor , 209 ; Edward Soulby , 209 ; John Mawer , 209 ; C . Mason , 209 ; C . H . Bycroft , 209 ; W . N . Mason , 20 9 -, R . Lanphier , 209 . The visitors were the V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , Past G . J . W .
Grand Sec ; Bros . Martin Kemp , P . M . 182 ; Henry Preston , J . W . 182 ; M . Haberland , 182 . The Prov . Grand Secretary read the following list of brethren from whom letters had been received , regretting their non-attendance : —Bros . James Terry , C . Harrison , M . D ., Jno . N . Schcrling , Walter Reynolds , A . Kirk , F . Watson , C . Scorer , H . Watson , Hesketh Smith , P . P .
Dickinson , Geo . Hcusham , T . E . Jacobson , Jno . Moxon , W . Pollitt , T . C . Lazenby , thc Rev . J . G . Bayles , W . M . Green , S . Walmsley , Captain Coates , thc Rev . B . A . Galland , M . A . The usual routine of a Provincial Grand Lodge having been gone through , and the officers for the ensuing year invested , thc R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . then called upon the
brethren for one to volunteer to undertake the office of Grand Steward , which office W . Bro . D . Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chaplain , undertook . Tlie Treasurer ' s accounts having been previously submitted and passed , and found in a healthy state , there being a balance of over £ 30 in hand , the R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . said for his part he hail always been opposeel
to Masonic lodges hoarding up money . He thought it was far more desirable to circulate it for the benefit of distressed Masons , and he suggested that a portion should be voted to strengthen the Mark Benevolent Fund , and on the motion of Bro . Dr . Ace the sum of £ 10 ios . was so voted . The Prov . G . Master subsequently added £ c
js . to . this , and Bro . R . Boggett volunteered to undertake the office of Steward at thc Mark Benevolent Festival , which is usually held in May in each year . The R . W . Prov . G . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as the Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —
Charles Harrison , M . D ., 117 D . P . G . M . M . M . G . M . Lowe , M . D ., 117 Prov . G . S . W . VV . Marshall , 188 Prov . G . J . W . R . Goodman , 172 Prov . G . M . O . R . Boggett , 188 Prov . G . S O . Charles Smyth , 209 Prov . G . J . O . Jack Sutcliffe , 188 Prov . G . Treas . R . Cotton Carline , 117 Prov . G . Reg . of M
« . Gough , 188 Prov . G . Sec . F . M . Wilkinson , 117 Prov . G . S . D . C . F . Livers ' ulge , 172 Prov . G . f . D . W . H . Roberts , 188 Prov . G . D . C . Hasten Clark , 188 Prov . G . Asst . D . C Robert Garfit , 209 Prov . G . Sup . of W T . C . Johnson , 209 Prov . G . S . B . Geo . Motley , 172 Prov . G . St . B .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
Frederick Higgins , 209 , Prov . G . Org . John Nelson , 188 Prov . G . I . G . J . E . Fox , 117 ; John Loughton , 172 ; Henry Barker , 1 S 8 ; J . Eardley Mason , 209 Prov . G . Stewards Charles Mann , 117 Prov . G . Tyler . The R . W . Prov . G . M . exceedingly regretted that Bro
the Rev . B . A . Galland , thc W . M . of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , was unable to be present through illness , and in his absence appointeel him Prov . Grand Chaplain , and deputed Bro . Smyth , the S . W . of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , to invest him to that office . Before closing the lodge , the R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . stated that in routine the lodge will be held at the fine old citv of Lincoln next year , on which occasion he expected
to have a most numerous and popular gathering . Thc Masons of Lancashire—his native county—had done him high honour , and he had in return invited the R . W . Prov . Grand M . M . M . for Larn-ashire , with all his present officers , to honour Lincoln wiih a visit , and he fully expected they would do so , when he , with the Lincolnshire brethren , could acknowledge his obligations , and give them a hearty reception , such as Masons know how to
give . A magnificent banquet was scrveel at the White Horse Hotel to between fifty and sixty brethren , guests of the Prov . Grand Mark Mason , Bro . Sutcliffe , who occupied the chair . There was also a liberal supply of choice wines to add zest to the repast and to the loyal and Masonic toasts which followed . The menu comprised the various edibles
in season , including a plentiful supply of game , and the bounteous provision elicited the personal thanks of Bro . Sutcliffe to Host Hibbitt . D uring dinner the founder of the feast took wine respectively with the brethren on the right and the left , and with tlie St . Wilfrid Lodge . In proceeding with the toast list before the tables were cleared , The Chairman apologetically remarked that the time
was getting very valuable anel very precious , as some brethren had to leave in a short time for their homeward journey , and he must therefore call upon Dr . Ace for the usual prayer after meat . Grace having been said , The Chairman loyally called upon the brethren to join him in drinking the toast of " The Queen and Mark
Masonry , which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem . The Chairman then said the next toast he hail to propose would meet with a hearty response , namely , " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " who was at the head of Masonry , and not only that , but as the Heir Apparent to the throne they should drink his health , and
also that of "The Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . " ( God bless the Prince of Wales . ) The Chairman , without any delay , proceeded to say that thc next toast he had to propose for their approval was that of "The M . W . the Earl of Limerick , the Grand Mark Master Mason ; The Provincial Giand Masteis of other Mark Provinces ; and all Grand and Provincial
Grand Officers Present and Past . " It was a routine toast , but still a compliment which it was incumbent upon them to pay to the head of their institution . They had looked to the Earl of Limerick with a great amount of interest for the moveable Grand Lodge which he had promised to hold in tbis district in the autumn of the present year , but after many attempts Bro . Binckes had failed , for the Earl was
so engaged that he could not attend . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary . Bro . Binckes , in responding , remarked that the Right Worshipful Master hail imposed upon him a heavy duty to discharge , because it was a very comprehensive toast . They started with the Most Worshipful Master who held the reins over this province—the Earl of Limerick , to whom
their Right Worshipful Master Sutcliffe had made a happy allusion , but he did not know that it was from the reason named that the Earl did not hold a moveable Grand Lodge , because he was in Irelanel , and had engagements there , and from one cause or another the Moveable Grand Lodge fell through . Speaking of the selection of Provincial Grand Officers , he said it was exceedingly difficult to make a
selection without giving offence where the qualifications of all were so equal . But they could always make themselves happy under disappointment . ( Hear , hear . ) They lived in thc hope that the day would come when tbe merits of each intlividual brother would be acknowledged . There were two estimates of every man—the one formed of himself and the other formed by other people , and he thought
tbe estimate formed by other people was the most correct . ( Hear , hear . ) With reference to himself he was exceedingly happy to be once more amongst them , anel exceedingly pleased to see such a good attendance , so ably presided over as they were by their Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master . ( Applause . ) Bro . Binckes proposed " The Right Worshipful Provincial
Grand Mark Master for Lincolnshire , Bro . John Sutcliffe . " Had he known when responding to the last toast that this honour would have been put in his hands he should have curtailed his observations . Three years ago he hail the honour of installing Bro . Sutcliffe as a Provincial Granel Officer . Thc honour fell to him ( Bro . Binckes ) by accident . He could say a gooel deal with regard to the distinguished
brother in connection with this toast , but he need not occupy time in recounting his most valuable and good qualities , which were probably better known by those present than by himself ( Bro . Binckes ) , although he knew something of both . He was one of the hardest Provincial Grand Masters he ever served under , and now only allowed him a
minuteand-a-half to proprsc his health , and he must therefore call upon them by the heartiness of their reception of it to make up for the want of what he would say if he had time to say it , but he believed a better Grand Master could not be served under ( applause ) , nor one better deserving of their best support . ( Applause . ) He wished him good health , that he might for many years fulfil the position he now held
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Consecration Of The Hammersmith Mark Lodge No. 211.
CONSECRATION OF THE HAMMERSMITH MARK LODGE No . 211 .
On Saturday last another lodge , with the above title , was added to thc roll of the rapidly increasing Mark Degree . The brethren began to assemble at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , at 3 o ' clock , but the ceremony did not commence until after 4 o ' clock ,
when there were present amongst others , a very goodly and distinguished array of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers . We noticed Bros . Binckes , Grand Secretary ; Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; Levander , G . R . ; Mann , P . G . R . ; Wilkins , G . S . O . ; Cottebrune , P . G . S . B . ; Cozens , P . G . Organist ; Poore , G . I . G . ; H . Binckes , Assist . G . Sec ; Tebb , P . G . S . W ., Midx . and Surrey ; Shackleton , P . G . D . C ,
of the same province ; Thiellay , W . M . No . 1 ; Horsley , . M . No . 1 , 32 ° ; Dixon , P . M . 32 ; Holmes , P . M . 107 ; ois and Williams , St . Mark's Lodge ; Harty , Bon Ac-Loelge ; Davies , i 6 , Ottawa ; Loewenstark , 86 ; Barney , Adams , 176 . The founders present were Bros . J . ssn , Thistle ; Baldwin , Lebanon Lodge ; T . C . Walls , Francis Burdett , all P . G . O . ' s of the Craft in Middlesex ;
F . Walters , a P . G . Officer of thc Mark Degree ; Dunham Thistle ; D . Smith . Thc officer appointed by the M . W . G . M . to conduct the ceremonies of consecration and installation was Bro . F . Binckes , G . S ., who appointed Bros . Stevens as S . W . ; W . Mann , J . W . ; Wilkins , D . C ; and Poore , I . G ., as his assistants . There being no ' . Chaplain present , the G . S . delivered a short but telling address as a
substitute for the usual cration . The impressive and beautiful ceremony was then carried out in its entirety by the Consecrating Officer . In certain parts of the ceremonial Bros . Cottebrune , Levander , and Cozens rendered valuable assistance . The W . M . designate , Bro . Mason , was then duly installed , aiid'having invested Bros . Baldwin and Walls , the S . and J . Wardens designate , was about to
appoint his officers when it was reported that the R . W . P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey , Lieut .-Colonel Burdett , had arrived . A procession having been formed , tt-at gallant and genial officer and distinguished Mason was duly and formally escorted into the lodge , anil saluted in ancient form . The investiture of the officers was then resumed , Bros . Dunham being appointed M . O . ; Harty , S . O . ( pro . tem . ); F .
Walters , Sec . ; Smith , Assist . Secretary . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Binckes for the manner iu which he had carried out the elual ceremonial , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bros . Colonel Burdett , F . Binckes , H . Binckes , Stevens , Levander , Mann , Wilkins , Poore , and others whose names we could not catch , were elected honorary members . A number of propositions for
advancement and joining having been given , the lodge was closed , and after a somewhat wearisome interval the brethren rc-assemblcd at the banquet table . By this time the number of the visitors had been swelled by thc arrival amongst others of Bro . Sabine , P . G . A . D . C . At the conclusion of the repast , which reflected great ciedit upon the caterer , Bro . Gilbert , the W . M . gave the customary
royal and Mark toasts , which were received with excellent " fire . " Thc name of Colonel Burdett having been mentioned . in connection with the Grand Officers , that R . W . brother arose and said that it afforded him great pleasure to reply . The present members of Grand Lodge , he said , were not only always ready , but they were in every respect capable of discharging any duty that they might
be called upon to do , but of himself for obvious reasons he woulel say nothing . He had visited one of the oldest Maik Lodges the previous evening namely , the Thistle , and he was pleased to have seen one of its members installed into the chair of the newest lodge in thc Order that day , Il was also very gratifying to him to find that the degree was on the increase both in London and in the provinces .
As the Grand Master of Middlesex and Surrey , he was proud of the rapid growth they had made in Mark Masonry , and he ventured to predict they would eventually become the chief strongholds of the Order , and he should always endeavour to further the good cause as long as he had the honour of presiding over the elestinies of the united Provinces . In conclusion he thankeel them for electing
him an honorary member . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Brc . Binckes , G . S ., who stated on rising that he had been requested to elo so by the P . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey , which compliment conferred upon him by thc gallant colonel he highly appreciated . The founders of the Hammersmith Lodge had made a wise selection in nominating Bro . Mason as first Master . This lodge was
also establisheel under very auspicious circumstances . He had no idea that Mark Masonry would have taken the lead in Hammersmith , but such was the case , for they were , he was informed , thc pioneers of a coming Craft lodge to be held in that very house . He was pleased to meet there that day the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , whose zeal in all Masonic matters was unremitting . In installing Bro .
Mason into the chair he had performed a very pleasing duty , because he was as good a man and brother as possibly could be found to preside over the destinies ot any loelge . When their W . M . did him , Ihe speaker , thc great honour of asking him to consecrate their lodge , subject to the approval of the M . W . G . M ., he determined that nothing should be wanting on his part to
reneler it a great success , and he was gratified to think that everything had passed off so well . In conclusion , the Cranil Secretary complimented the lodge upon possessing two good Wardens , whose interest in Masonry was widely known , and a most indefatigable Secretary in the person of Bro . Fred . Walters , who , in writing to him upon the prospects of No . 211 had forcibly stated , " We mean to
make the Hammersmith Mark Lodge a great success . " He heartily echoed their Secretary's words , and further wished them every happiness and every prosperity , and hoped that the interests of the Oreler would not suffer at their hands . The W . M . made an excellent and humorous reply , which space prevents our giving in detail . " The In-
Consecration Of The Hammersmith Mark Lodge No. 211.
stalling Master" followed , and gave Bro . Binckes , in reply , an opportunity of touching at length upon various mailers connected with the Order , and which were listened to with great attention by the brethren . "The Visitirs " came ncxt , and having been coupled with thc name of Bro . Charles Horsley , that veteran Mason made a terse but pertinent response . The W . M . in proposing the health
of " The Officers , " congratulated himself and thc members generally upon having such good working brethren as Bros . Baldwin , Walls , Walters , Dunham , and Harty , occupying thc principal positions in thc lodge . Bros . Baldwin and Walters having briefly replied , the Tyler
was called upon to discharge his duly and the brethren separated . During the proceedings Bros . Cozens , Walls , and others instrumeritally and vocally entertained the brethren . The first regular meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Saturday in January next .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
The third annual meeting of this lodge was held at Alford on Thursday , 29 th November , under the banner of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , No . 209 . The proceedings of the day commenced at 11 . 15 n . m ., by the consecration of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , the ceremony of consecration being
performed by Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary , in his usual perfect style . The Provincial Grand Lodge ! was presided ever by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason , Bro . John Sutcliffe , of Stalingbro' House , near Grimsby , and a large number r f dislinguished Master Masons were present , amongst whom were the R . W . Bro . John Sutcliffe ,
Prov . G . M . M . ; Bros . W . Watkins , P . P . G . S . W ., as Deputy Prov . G . M . M . ; R . Cotton Carline , Prov . G . Reg ., as Prov . G . S . W . ; W . W . Copeland , Prov . J . W . ; F . Higgins , as Prov . G . M . O . ; M . Crowden , Prov . G . S . O . ; J . E . Mason , as Prov . J . O . ; the Rev . D . Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chap ., as Prov . Chap . ; Jack Sutcliffe , Prov . Treas . ; Robt , Gough , Prov . Sec . ; T . A . Handsley , as Prov . S . D . ; C .
Brookes , as Prov . J . D . ; W . H . Roberts , Prov . D . of C . j Hasten Clark , as Prov . Asst . D . of C . ; H . S . Close , Prov . Sup . of W . ; G . M . Lowe , M . D ., Prov . Sword B . ; C . VV . Cheesman , as I'rov . Organist ; F . C . Johnson , as Prov . I . G . ; Geo . Motley , Prov . Steward ; W . " H . Parkinson , Prov . Steward ; Charles Mann , Prov . Tyler ; W . H . Radley , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . S . Judd , P . P . G . Assist . D . of C . j
Thos . Slater , P . P . G . Sword Bearer ; T . M . Wilkinson , S . O . Remigius , 117 ; J . E . Fox , Sec . Kemigius , 117 ; R . Goodman , P . P . G . D . of C , W . M . John-of-Gaunt , 172 ; J . Laughton , S . O . John-of-Gaunt , 172 ; C . F . Livcrsidge , S . D . John-of-Gaunt , 172 ; B . Box , Tyler lohn-of-Gaunt , 172 ; W . Marshall , P . P . G . Steward " , W . M . Sutcliffe , 188 ; Geo 7 Lister , S . D . Sutcliffe , 188 ;
R . Boggett , Past M . O ., 188 ; Henry Barker , Sec , 188 ; Henry Wanlale , Tyler , 18 S ; John Nelson , 188 ; C . Genney , 188 ; Charles Smyth , S . W ., 209 ; R . Garfit , J . W . 209 ; W . O . Taylor , 209 ; Edward Soulby , 209 ; John Mawer , 209 ; C . Mason , 209 ; C . H . Bycroft , 209 ; W . N . Mason , 20 9 -, R . Lanphier , 209 . The visitors were the V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , Past G . J . W .
Grand Sec ; Bros . Martin Kemp , P . M . 182 ; Henry Preston , J . W . 182 ; M . Haberland , 182 . The Prov . Grand Secretary read the following list of brethren from whom letters had been received , regretting their non-attendance : —Bros . James Terry , C . Harrison , M . D ., Jno . N . Schcrling , Walter Reynolds , A . Kirk , F . Watson , C . Scorer , H . Watson , Hesketh Smith , P . P .
Dickinson , Geo . Hcusham , T . E . Jacobson , Jno . Moxon , W . Pollitt , T . C . Lazenby , thc Rev . J . G . Bayles , W . M . Green , S . Walmsley , Captain Coates , thc Rev . B . A . Galland , M . A . The usual routine of a Provincial Grand Lodge having been gone through , and the officers for the ensuing year invested , thc R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . then called upon the
brethren for one to volunteer to undertake the office of Grand Steward , which office W . Bro . D . Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chaplain , undertook . Tlie Treasurer ' s accounts having been previously submitted and passed , and found in a healthy state , there being a balance of over £ 30 in hand , the R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . said for his part he hail always been opposeel
to Masonic lodges hoarding up money . He thought it was far more desirable to circulate it for the benefit of distressed Masons , and he suggested that a portion should be voted to strengthen the Mark Benevolent Fund , and on the motion of Bro . Dr . Ace the sum of £ 10 ios . was so voted . The Prov . G . Master subsequently added £ c
js . to . this , and Bro . R . Boggett volunteered to undertake the office of Steward at thc Mark Benevolent Festival , which is usually held in May in each year . The R . W . Prov . G . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as the Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —
Charles Harrison , M . D ., 117 D . P . G . M . M . M . G . M . Lowe , M . D ., 117 Prov . G . S . W . VV . Marshall , 188 Prov . G . J . W . R . Goodman , 172 Prov . G . M . O . R . Boggett , 188 Prov . G . S O . Charles Smyth , 209 Prov . G . J . O . Jack Sutcliffe , 188 Prov . G . Treas . R . Cotton Carline , 117 Prov . G . Reg . of M
« . Gough , 188 Prov . G . Sec . F . M . Wilkinson , 117 Prov . G . S . D . C . F . Livers ' ulge , 172 Prov . G . f . D . W . H . Roberts , 188 Prov . G . D . C . Hasten Clark , 188 Prov . G . Asst . D . C Robert Garfit , 209 Prov . G . Sup . of W T . C . Johnson , 209 Prov . G . S . B . Geo . Motley , 172 Prov . G . St . B .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
Frederick Higgins , 209 , Prov . G . Org . John Nelson , 188 Prov . G . I . G . J . E . Fox , 117 ; John Loughton , 172 ; Henry Barker , 1 S 8 ; J . Eardley Mason , 209 Prov . G . Stewards Charles Mann , 117 Prov . G . Tyler . The R . W . Prov . G . M . exceedingly regretted that Bro
the Rev . B . A . Galland , thc W . M . of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , was unable to be present through illness , and in his absence appointeel him Prov . Grand Chaplain , and deputed Bro . Smyth , the S . W . of the St . Wilfrid Lodge , to invest him to that office . Before closing the lodge , the R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . stated that in routine the lodge will be held at the fine old citv of Lincoln next year , on which occasion he expected
to have a most numerous and popular gathering . Thc Masons of Lancashire—his native county—had done him high honour , and he had in return invited the R . W . Prov . Grand M . M . M . for Larn-ashire , with all his present officers , to honour Lincoln wiih a visit , and he fully expected they would do so , when he , with the Lincolnshire brethren , could acknowledge his obligations , and give them a hearty reception , such as Masons know how to
give . A magnificent banquet was scrveel at the White Horse Hotel to between fifty and sixty brethren , guests of the Prov . Grand Mark Mason , Bro . Sutcliffe , who occupied the chair . There was also a liberal supply of choice wines to add zest to the repast and to the loyal and Masonic toasts which followed . The menu comprised the various edibles
in season , including a plentiful supply of game , and the bounteous provision elicited the personal thanks of Bro . Sutcliffe to Host Hibbitt . D uring dinner the founder of the feast took wine respectively with the brethren on the right and the left , and with tlie St . Wilfrid Lodge . In proceeding with the toast list before the tables were cleared , The Chairman apologetically remarked that the time
was getting very valuable anel very precious , as some brethren had to leave in a short time for their homeward journey , and he must therefore call upon Dr . Ace for the usual prayer after meat . Grace having been said , The Chairman loyally called upon the brethren to join him in drinking the toast of " The Queen and Mark
Masonry , which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem . The Chairman then said the next toast he hail to propose would meet with a hearty response , namely , " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " who was at the head of Masonry , and not only that , but as the Heir Apparent to the throne they should drink his health , and
also that of "The Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . " ( God bless the Prince of Wales . ) The Chairman , without any delay , proceeded to say that thc next toast he had to propose for their approval was that of "The M . W . the Earl of Limerick , the Grand Mark Master Mason ; The Provincial Giand Masteis of other Mark Provinces ; and all Grand and Provincial
Grand Officers Present and Past . " It was a routine toast , but still a compliment which it was incumbent upon them to pay to the head of their institution . They had looked to the Earl of Limerick with a great amount of interest for the moveable Grand Lodge which he had promised to hold in tbis district in the autumn of the present year , but after many attempts Bro . Binckes had failed , for the Earl was
so engaged that he could not attend . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary . Bro . Binckes , in responding , remarked that the Right Worshipful Master hail imposed upon him a heavy duty to discharge , because it was a very comprehensive toast . They started with the Most Worshipful Master who held the reins over this province—the Earl of Limerick , to whom
their Right Worshipful Master Sutcliffe had made a happy allusion , but he did not know that it was from the reason named that the Earl did not hold a moveable Grand Lodge , because he was in Irelanel , and had engagements there , and from one cause or another the Moveable Grand Lodge fell through . Speaking of the selection of Provincial Grand Officers , he said it was exceedingly difficult to make a
selection without giving offence where the qualifications of all were so equal . But they could always make themselves happy under disappointment . ( Hear , hear . ) They lived in thc hope that the day would come when tbe merits of each intlividual brother would be acknowledged . There were two estimates of every man—the one formed of himself and the other formed by other people , and he thought
tbe estimate formed by other people was the most correct . ( Hear , hear . ) With reference to himself he was exceedingly happy to be once more amongst them , anel exceedingly pleased to see such a good attendance , so ably presided over as they were by their Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master . ( Applause . ) Bro . Binckes proposed " The Right Worshipful Provincial
Grand Mark Master for Lincolnshire , Bro . John Sutcliffe . " Had he known when responding to the last toast that this honour would have been put in his hands he should have curtailed his observations . Three years ago he hail the honour of installing Bro . Sutcliffe as a Provincial Granel Officer . Thc honour fell to him ( Bro . Binckes ) by accident . He could say a gooel deal with regard to the distinguished
brother in connection with this toast , but he need not occupy time in recounting his most valuable and good qualities , which were probably better known by those present than by himself ( Bro . Binckes ) , although he knew something of both . He was one of the hardest Provincial Grand Masters he ever served under , and now only allowed him a
minuteand-a-half to proprsc his health , and he must therefore call upon them by the heartiness of their reception of it to make up for the want of what he would say if he had time to say it , but he believed a better Grand Master could not be served under ( applause ) , nor one better deserving of their best support . ( Applause . ) He wished him good health , that he might for many years fulfil the position he now held