Provincial Grand Lodge Of Forfarshire.

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G . Gibson ... ... ... •¦• « ov . u . ata . er . " D . D . Beaton ... ... ••¦ Prov . G . Bard . " John W . M'Lachlan ... ... .-0 I , ' J . Scott j G . M'Ritchie ... ... - I Prov . G . Stwds . A . C . Smith ... ... ... I " D . W . Galloway ... ... ... I " A . W . R . Birrell ... ... ... J " I M . Ainslie Miller .. ; ... ... Prov . G . Marshal . " " A . C . Stewart ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . " John Macgregor ... ... ... Prov . G . O . G .

The following were appointed Auditors , namely : Bros . W . Chapel and Norman M'Bain . Bro . M'L ACHI . AN asked why the brethren had not been invited to be present at the funeral obsequies of her Majesty at Dundee . Bio . BERRY said it would take a long time to explain that matter , but he

mig ht mention that he was preparing a statement to be submitted to the Lord Provost which might tend to remedy the matter in future . Bro . M'L ACHLAN said he remembered the day when no important public function took place in Dundee without the brethren being conspicuous there . Bro . B ERRY said the matter was a delicate one which he would not

enter into . _ . Bro . Si'RUNT gave notice of a motion allecting procedure lor next meeting .

Consecration Of Lodge Hozier, No. 912.

CONSECRATION OF LODGE HOZIER , No . 912 .

Bro . the Hon . James Hozier , M . P ., Grand Master Mason of Scotland and Prov . Grand Master of Lanarkshire Upper Ward , along with a large deputation from the Prov . G . Lodge , on the Sth instant erected and consecrated the above lodge at Douglas Water . The Grand Master , having performed the ceremony according to ancient custominstalled the various office-bearers , and at the conclusion

compli-, mented the lodge on being the lirst erected in the new century , and under the reign of King Edward . He thanked the brethren for having given the lodge his name , and hoped that it would meet with every prosperity . It was thc first time , he believed , the Grand Master of Scotland had had the privilege of erecting a lodge in the province of which he was Prov . Grand Master named after himself .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Thursday , thc 7 th instant . Present : Bros . T . Stokes , W . M . ; John G . Robeson , l . P . M . ; A . Fergusson , S . W . ; A . J . Rippin , | . W . ; T . Cohu , P . M ., Tre ; s . ; Jas . Smith , P . M ., Sec ?; R . F . Roche , S . D . ; W . J . Lockett , J . D . ; W . J . Fishleigh , I . G . ; William Baker , P . M ., D . C . ; E . Chatterton , P . M . 879 , Org . ; J . Collins and I ' . H . Farr . Stwds . ; HughesP . M . ; and Mower , P . M . Visitors : Bros . E . W . Newman , P . M .

, ; SiS ; W . C . Ullmann , 1145 ; H . Johnson , 2 . 100 ; J . Miller , 879 ; H . Eagle , 171 G ; I'lumbley , 1457 ; Brough , Grimes , Thomson , Browse , Cashman , J . W . 1 'ishleigh , T . !• :. Fergusson , Allerton , Adams , Durrani , Prevost , Hanks , Mein , Bassett , R , W . ( ones , Peirson , Williams , Leach , Willey , Ilamlett , Baylcy , Lloyd , A . A . Jones , I'urbrook , Grimsdale , Auckland , Doody , Cowderoy , Barclay , Wetton , Crawshaw , Mccrs , Ellis , Press , Gosheron , Dearsley , and Hipwcll . Thc lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting , as well as

those of the two emergency meetings , having been read and conlirmed , Bros . Browse , Cashman , J . W . Fishleigh , Grimes , Hanks , and Allerton were raised to the Degree of M . M ., after which Bro . Mein was passed to the Degree of F . C . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . John Ellis , Fred Press , Alfred Gosheron , and Chas . Bloom Dearsley , and they being unanimously elected , and in attendance , were duly initiated into Freemasonry . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for W . M . for the ensuing year , which ballot pioved to be unanimous in favour of Bro . A . Fergusson , S . W . Bro . Thos . Cohu ,

P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bios . Peirson , Purbrook , and Wetton were elected , from the body of the lodge , to audit the accounts for the past year . I lie by-laws as passed at the last meeting were then put for confirmation , and it was agreed that they be printed , after having received the consent of thc Grand Secretary . The W . M . then ordered the brethren to stand , when he read the following resolution , which was passed and ordered to be recorded in thc minutes of the lodge : * ' That tho Master , Wardens , and brethren of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , in open lodge assembled ,

desire to express their grief at the lamented death of her late Majesty ( Jueen Victoria , and to record their sense of thc loss which the Nation has sustained thereby . The ledge also notes with satisfaction that a spcciil meeting ol Grand Lodge will be held on thc l . sth inst ., for the purpose of voting a loyal and dutifjl address to his Majesty the King , expressive of the profound sympathy of the entire Craft on the decease of her late Most Gracious Majesty . " Hro . Thos . Cohu then gave thc following nutices of motion : That the usual Past

'Master's jewel be presented to liro . Thos . Stoltes on his leaving the chair after one of the most successful year ' s the lodge has had for many years past ; also that the sum of -5 guineas be taken from thc lodge tunJs and placed on the list of Bro . A . Fergusson , W . M . elect , who will represent the lo-Jge at the forthcoming Festival for the Royal Masonic Institution for lioys . Bro . I ' urbrook proposed , and Bro . Jas . Smith , P . M .

and Sec , seconded , Mr . J . II . Robinson for initiation at the next meeting ; and Bro . J ' eirson proposed , and the W . M . seconded , Bro . W . C . Ullman as a joining member . Ihe Secretary then read the notices received from Grand Lodge with respect to Masonic mourning , and also that calling the special meeting of Grand Lodge to lie held on the 1 . 5 th instant , also letters of resignation from Bros . A . P . MacLarty , N . MacLarty , I'tanklin , and Smith . There being no further business the lodge was closed .

Temple Lodge , No . IOI . INSTALLATION OF BRO . J . E . PAINE . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-strecL E . C , on the 5 th instant , there being present Bros . W . A . Perry , VV . M . ; 11 . Lyre , l . P . M . ; J . E . Paine , S . W . ; W . A . Williams , J . W . ; Frank VV . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; E . S . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . ; T . VV . Chapman , S . D . ; E . Hall , J . D .: Jas . Saunders , I . G . ; H . B . White , P . M ., D . of C ; H . P . Squire ,

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P . M ., Stwd . ; S . Hill , Org . ; W . J . W . Beard , P . M . ; J . M . Flegg , P . M . ; Harry Wood , P . M . ; F . Wint , P . M . ; J . Budd , G . Harrison , A . Grover , A . J . Wood , H . Funnell , T . Haines , P . J . Diment , F . W . Rose , C . C . Bubb , F . Fox , J . H . Faull , A . J . Haines , G . Dennington , T . J . Procter , H . E . Hayes , R . Porch , R . A . Williams , A . Duke Essien , C . Muggleton , VV . Tinnion , V . S . Partridge , Frank Dury , H . E . Etheridge , W . H . Warr ; n , and A . F . Thompson . Visitors : Bros . Robert J . Voisey , P . M ., P . A . G . Std . Br . ; H . S . Blakey , 170 S ; P . E . Abbott , 264 S ; J . Abbott , 1685

H . F . Roberts , 1310 ; W . Hiprave , 1922 ; G . J . Bright , 2192 ; Geo . Culty , 1658 ; Sidney H . Baker , 2848 ; J . B . Higgs , 1622 ; H . G . Gush , 1541 ; VV . Paine , 204 S ; W . Hill , 2030 ; VV . G . Devey , 231 ; and T . B . Benton , 21 S 2 . After initiating three candidates in a most exemplary manner , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lardner , to whom was presented Bro . J . A . Paine , S . W ., W . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in the presence of a full Board of Installed Masters . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . A . Perry , l . P . M . ; W . A . Williams , S . W . ; T . W . Chapman , J . W . ; F . W . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; E . S . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S .,

Sec ; E . Hall , S . D . ; H . Funnell , J . D . ; T . Haines , I . G . ; H . B . White , P . M ., D . C ; H . P . Squire , P . M ; , and F . W . Rose , Stwds . ; F . Fox , A . D . C ; S . Hill , Org . ; and R . Potter , Tyler . The addresses rendered by Bro . E . S . Lardner were splendid examples of oratory , and were appreciatively listened to . Then ensued a pleasing episode in the presentation of a Past Master's jewel to the outgoing W . M ., and Bro . B . White , in a very happy and appropriate speech ( in which he enunciated the theory that a " man was greatly what his wife made him " ) , hoped that Bro . Perry would , on

behalf of his wife , accept a diamond and sapphire bracelet , on which was the inscription : "Presented to Mrs . VV . A . Perry by the brethren of the Temple Lodge , No . 101 , in recognition of the valuable services rendered to the lodge by her husband during his Mastership , 1900 . " Bro . Perry earnestly thanked the brethren , and remarked that doubtless Mrs . Perry would appreciate that souvenir of their esteem , more especially as she had such a pleasant recollection of the day when she was hostess to so many Freemasons on the occasion of the summer outing of the Temple Lodge .

The lodge being closed , a recherche banquet was partaken of , at which the usual Masonic toasts and musical programme were omitted . Bro . J . E . Paine made a few feeling remarks on the great loss the country had sustained in the death of our Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria , his speech being received in silence . " The Health of the King " was drunk with enthusiasm , and the National Anthem was sung with loyal heartiness .

Rural Philanthropic Lodge , No , 291 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . H . KER THOMPSON . At thc annual festival of the above lodge , held at the head-quarters . Railway Hotel , Highbridge , Bro . H . Ker Thompson , who had been unanimously re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year , was duly installed , in the regretted absence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , by Bro . E . Fry Wade , P . M ., P . G . Sec . The W . M . appointed and invested his

officers as follows : Bros . H . Cox . I . P . VI . ; Rev . E . A . Sandford , S . W . ; J . Wood , J . W . ; T . Floyd Norris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Dunsford , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . R . Frazer Frizell , Chap . * A . E . Burnett , D . of C ; F . E . Lucas , S . D . j R . E . W . Daunton , J . D . ; Harwood-Hardman , I . G . ; Bird and E . Smith , Stwds . ; J . Glanville , Org . ; and J . Ashivell , Tyler .

In consequence of the demise of her Majesty the Oueen , Patroness of the Craft , the customary banquet was dispensed with . The following resolution was unanimously adopted on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the l . P . M .: " That the W . M ., Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren of the Rural Philanthropic Lodge of Freemasons , No . 291 , hereby express their deep regret

at the irrevocable loss sustained by this nation through the death of her late Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria , and their respectful sympathy with the Royal House in this hour of their allliction . At the same time they humbly tender their fealty , loyalty , and devotion to his Majesty King Edward VII ., and pray that he may have a long , peaceful , and prosperous reign . "

Pomfret Lodge , No . 360 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . HARRY MANFIELD . On Thursday , the ; th instant , Bro . Harry Manfield , Grand Treas ., W . M . 27 / 2 , P . M . 17 ( 4 and 1911 , was duly installed W . M . of the above lodge , at the Masonic Hall , Northampton . 'Ihe ceremony was largely attended by the brethren of this lodge and of other lodges , the election and installation being a high compliment to Bro . Manfield and a distinction to the lodge . The installation was performed by the retiring Master , Bro . K . Archer , P . P . G . Std . Br ., assisted by Brc Geo . Ellard , P . M .,

P . P . S . G . W . Thc new Master appointed and invested the following brethren to the respective offices of the lodge : Bros . W . J . Stanton , P . P . G . Stivi ., S . W . ; C . R . Nunn , J . W . ; Rev . Wm . Holding , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; A . Cockerill , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Geo . Ellard , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; . W . J . Arnsby , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; C . H . Dorman , J . D . ; G . F . E . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., D . C ; J . J . Martin , I . G . ; R . S . Skillington and Astley Cooper , Stwds . ; M . L . Warner , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; and G . Robinson , P . P . G . Tyler , Tyler . Subsequently supper was served by Bro . George Nichols . The ceremony and subsequent proceedings constituted an interesting aid happy function .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . SAMUEL EI 1 ENE / . ER F 1 RMINGER . This highly-successful and happy meeting took place at the Hotel Cecil Masonic Hall , Strand , W . C , on the Sth instant . Present : Bros . T . R . Busby , VV . M . ; W . Meningcr , l . P . M . ; S . E . Firminger , S . W ., and VV . M . elect ; H . G . Walden , J . W . ; J . Wilson , J . D . ; W . Knill , I . G . ; Thos . Grummant , P . M ., Sec . j Carlo Grassie , P . M ., D . C , ; J . E . Hambleton , P . M ., Org . ; J . D . Graham , P . M ., G . G .

Honour and | . 11 . Leber , Stwds . ; J . Whiteman , Tyler ; A . Cogliati , P . M . ; G . F . Mounter , P . M . ; W . T . Winsor , P . M . ; J . H . Callcott , J . S . Targett , P . M . ; H . H , Targett , W . A . Sutch , VV . Abbiss , P . Cariello , F . Carume , C . Allis , B . A . Calot , J . H . Caudell , II . Coc , E . Robinson , O . R . Goring , J . B . Dick , O . Davia , G . Kariegbaum , A . E . brain , A . Hammond , A . E . An ' onelli , L . French , G . H . Fisher , L . Bendi , J . Hoffer , W . B . Smith , W . R . Gibbs , 1 ) . Lewis , R . W . Davey , R . Warren , A . Taroni , A . Pena , M . Erde , Owen Simmons , G . Tietta , E . Peroni , T . C . Smart , J . B . Wight ,

A . I ' oimaggia , E . Kouard , J . VV . Brecdon , K . I' . Coccioletti . VV . E . Smith , A . D . Masterson , G . Faaz , A . Bellini , A . Crippa , and L . Azirio . Thc visitors were : Bros . VV . A . Scurrah , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . H . Kendall , VV . M . G 57 ; J . D . Murray . I . G . 1441 ; J . T . Plumptrc , ( 122 ; C . G . Butler , 414 ; E . VV . Whitmore , 1319 ; VV . G . Vickers , 1194 ; II . Cornford , W . M . 1320 , P . M . 1922 ; B . Shaw , 1950 ; G . Hoare , 1950 ; D . Kosc , P . M . 73 ; II . Baker , 1 S 9 ; M . cooper , 11 S 5 ; A . MorranJi , 2 Jij ;

C . Sponnia , 2 O 87 ; J . VVyman , iSG ; J . W . Simeon , P . M . 193 ; G . Sammure , P . M . 170 S ; F . L . Perken , P . M . O 3 ; 11 . T . Pain , S . D . 7 S 4 ; 11 . Williamson , 172 ; E . G . Berry , W . M . 1321 ; S . O . Mitchell , 2473 ; C . B . Powell , P . M . 1319 ; G . H . Maher , 19 S 7 ; A . H . P . Snow , VV . M . 2191 ; J . Martin , J . W . 63 ; A . R . King I ' arlow , P . M . 1150 ; W . Morant , 1 O 24 ; A . H . Rimbault , W . M . 1441 ; CF , King , VV . M . 1 G 24 ; E . de Berrales , 538 ; u . Woodrow , J . W . 27 G ; and Charles Henry Stone , l . P . M . 1641 , P . M . 507 , & c .

The minutes of the election meeting , December 14 , 1900 , were read and con firmed , and also the emergency meeting of January 11 . the Auditors' report was presented and adopted , and showed the lodge to be in a most flourishing and prosperous condition . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Antonio Taroni , George Alexander Cash , and Robert Willgress Davey , which proved unanimous , and , Messrs . Reginil VVarren ( already approved ) , Taroni , and Davey being in attendance , they were initiated in an exemplary manner by the VV . M . Bro . J . D . Graham , P . M ., next presented Bro . S . E .

Firming r , W . M . elect , to thc W . M ., Bro . T . R . Busby , to receive from him the benefit of installation , which was carried out in a Board of 23 Installed Misters in a 1111 st impressive and petfect manner . The new VV . M . appointed and invested his officers fur the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . R . Busby , I . P . M . ; II . G . Walden , S . W . ; K . W . Foster , J . W . ( deferred ); T . Grummant , P . M ., Secretary ; IS . II . Thiellay , P . M ., Treasurer tdeferred ); J . Wilson , S . D . ; VV . Knill , J . D . ; A . Hammond , I . G . ; G . G . Honour , W . R . Gibbs , J . H . Leber , and W . A . Sutch , Stwds . ; J . E . Hambleton , P . M ., Organist ; and J . Whiteman , Tyler . The three addressss were most ably