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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
office by brethren no less distinguished than Bro . Furner and Bro . Gavin Pocock . 1 have in my possession a letter lrom a very eminent Mason , who was for many years the Prime Minister of the Craft in England—it is dated June 19 th , 1865—and he writes— " It is very desirable that Col . Dalbiac should have a good Deputy , but that I should imagine would not be very difficult to find . I could tell him
of a good one at once , one John H . Scott . " I do not tell you this , brethren , in any boasting spirit , but thai you may know that I have not greedily snapped at all the good things which have come in my way . I declined that offer . I resisted the temptation , for it was a temptation , and I maintained that Bro . Furner was the proper man to fill the post , and after much persuasion and with the distinct
understanding that he should have nothing todo he accepted it . Twelve years ago , brethren , I was comparatively a young man , and I felt that there were older men in theptovince , oltler in years and in Masonic experience , who might naturally feef aggrieved and take umbrage it one so much younger than themselves was put over them . But since then , twelve years , not of idleness or retirement but of active
and continual service , have passed over my head , and now that I am verging on ffity years of age I have no hesitation in accepting the honourable position I shrank from twelve years ago , now that it is offered me a second time , ansought , unsolicited , and unexpected by me . Nevertheless , I feel that I shall have a difficult task to perform in following my predecessor . Bro . Furner embodies in
himself all the qualifications which go to make up an excellent Mason , and when I remember the dignity of his demeanour when he presided over us , the wisdom ol his counsel whenever we sought his advice , and the sweetness and amiability of his disposition , I fear that it will be at a great distance , if at all , that 1 shall be able to tread in his footsteps . At the same time I intend to do my best , and I trust lhat in my new and exalted position I may do
nothing to forfeit , but always retain , the kindly feelings and the good wishes which the brethren of the province have hitherto evinced and expressed towards me . The other toasts were then given , and the brethren separated after spending a delightful evening . Under the direction of Bro . Frank Elmore a charrring selection of music was performed by Bio . Henry Taylor , W . Rowe , and Charles Tinney .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Oxfordshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF OXFORDSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire was held on Friday , June ist ., in the handsome hall of the Apollo University Lodge , when Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., Prov . G . M ., presided . There was a very large attendance of Past and Present
Provincial Oflicers , Masters and Past Masters of lodges , and the brethren generally , including the Diput > Prov . G . M . ( Bro . Reginald Bird ) , Bros , the Bev . T . F . Ravenshaw , P . G . Ch . Eng . ; F . P . Morrell , P . G . D . Eng . ; R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; Rev . H . Adair Pickard , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; S . P . Spiers , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . I .. K . Hilton , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; E . G . Bruton , P . Prov . G . J . W . •, C .
Park , P . Prov . G . D . ; H . Riach , P . Prov . G . Sec ; | . Potts , P . Prov . S . W . ; G . A . Hardacre , ! ' . Prov . G . D . ; Col . Sargent , C . B . ; Col . the Hun . Sackville West , II . R . Cooper Smith , and many others . H . R . H . arrived shortly after twelve o ' clock , accompanied by Bros . Collins , C . B ., Comptroller of his Household , and Douglas Campbell .
A procession of the Provincial Officers was then formed to the Hall , and the lodge was constituted as follows : — H . R . H . Prince Leopoll , P . G . M . ; R . Bird , D . P . ii . M . ; J . Bue , M . A ., P . S . G . W . j H . O . Wakeman , B . A ., P . J . G . W ' . ; Rev . R . M . W . Pope , M . A ., P . G . Chap . ; Aid . T . Randall , P . G . T . ; W . Peppircv . rn , P . G . R . ; ] . E . C . Boriley , P . G . S . ; J . Rearle , P . J . G . D . ; F . W . Ansell , P . G . S . W . ; J . Jenkin ,
P . G . S . B . ; W . Pairatt , B . Mus ., P . G . O . ; F . Dolley , P . G . P . ; J . Chapman , P . A . G . P .-, W . J . Douglas Campbell , W . N . Glcncross , F . Hedges , H . II . Parry , T . F . Plowman , and H . Harris , P . G . Stewards ; W . Stephens and G . Norwood , P . G . Tylers . The Prince having opened the lodge in due form , the minutes were read and confirmed , and a letter was received
from the Prince of Wales thanking the Prov . Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the Officers and brethren of the Province of Oxfordshire , for their address of congratulation on his Royal Highnesses ' s safe return to England from his visit to India . The report of the Charity Committee was then received , and on the motion of the Dep . P . G . M ., seconded by
P . M . S . D . Spiers , adopted , as was also the Treasurer's report . The re-election of Bio . Aid . Randall as Treasurer was proposed in eulogistic terms by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., seconded by the Past Dep . P / ov . G . M ., and carried amidst much applause . Bro . Randall having suitably responded , the Dep . P . G . M . submitted his report on the lodges in the
Province , which was of a satisfactory character , and showed that Masonry was on the increase . The W . M . then announced that he appointed Bro . Reginald Bird , M . A ., fellow of Magdalen Coll ., as his Deputy , and the hearty applause which followed unmistakably testified to Bro . Bird ' s popularity . His Royal Highness then appointed and invested the
remainder of his officers as follows , shaking hands with each as he came up to thc throne : —Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , M . A ., Keble Coll ., W . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , Senior Warden ; W . Thompson , P . M . of Alfred Lodge , Junior Warden ; llev . II . Deane , B . D .,
St . John ' s Coll ., of Apollo Lodge , and Rev . Dr . Whitmarsh , Rt . John ' s Coll ., of Apollo 1-ndge , Chaplains ; Alii . R . indall , of Alfred Lodge , Treasurer ; Col . Sargent , C . B ., of Churchill Lodge , Registrar ; Fentham Hedges , B . A ., Exeler Coll ., of Apollo Loilge , Secretary ; J . W . Long , of Marlborough Lodge , Senior Deacon ; T . F . Plowman ,
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Oxfordshire.
of Churchill Lodge , Junior Deacon ; W . N . Glencross , Exeter Coll ., of Apollo Lodge , Superintendent of Works ; W . J . IDouglas Campbell , of Apollo Lodge , F . R . Hall , of Alfred Lodge , and J . Greenshields , of Bowyer Lodge , Directors of Ceremonies ; H . Harris , of Bertie Lodge , Sword Bearer -, E . Cholmcley Jones , B . A ., Magdalen Coll ., of Churchill Lodge , Organist ; E . Prescott , of Marlborough
Lodge , Pursuivant ; H . Robbins , of Alfred Lodge , Assistant Pursuivant ; R . II . Collins , M . A ., Lincoln Coll ., of Apollo Lodge , W . H . White , T * . H . Janson , Christ Church , of Churchill Lodge , T . W . Holland , of Cherwell Lodge , J . Cavan , Christ Church , of Apollo Lodge , and VV . R . Bowden , of Alfred Lodge , Stewards ; W . Stephens and G . Norwood , Tylers .
Charity jewels were then presented to Bros . Bird , Deane , Bue , and Ansell , and bars to Bros . H . R . Cooper Smith , Juggins and Potts . On the motion of tbe Prov . G . M ., seconded by the Trcasuter , the sum of ten guineas was voted to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , and the same amount to local charities , and the lodge was then closed in due form and
order . At the conclusion of the proceedings in lodge , a procession was formed to the Assembly Room of the Clarendon Hotel , where a luncheon , of a very elegant and recherche' character , was served . The Prince presided and introduced the various Masonic toasts in well chosen and felicitous terms , many of his remarks being
exceedingly happy . The toast list , which was necessanly a short one , included " The Queen and the Craft , " proposed by the R . W . P . G . M ., " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " proposed by the W . G . M ., and responded to hy Bro . the Rev . T . I " . Ravenshaw , P . G . C . -, " H . R . H . Prince Lcopoln , R . \ V . Prov . G . Master , " proposed by Bro . F . P . Morrell , P . J . G . D . of Eng ., and responded to by Prin .-c Leopold ; " The
Deputy Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Officers , " proposed by the R . W . P . G . M ., and responded to bv Bro . Bird and Bro . Col . the Hon . Sackville West , P . G . S . W . ; and the tyler ' s toast . The Prince in responding to the toast of his health thanked the ledges of the Province for Ihe generous support that they had given to the Charity of the Girls' School , at the anniversarv festival of which be was to have
presided . He expressed his great regrtt that he was prevented by illness from bring present , as he should have been very proud of the extent of the subscriptions . In proposing " Thc Provincial Officers " His Royal Highness alluded in complimentary terms to the services rendered to the province by Bro . Bird , the Deputy p rov . G . M ., and also congratulated the lodge upon its acquisition , as Grand
Registrar , of so distinguished a soldier a > Col . Sargent , C . B ., the Col . Commandant of the Militaiy Depot of w ! ich Oxford is the centre . He coupled with the toast the names of liro . Bird and the Senior Warden , Bro . Col . the Hon . Sackville West . Bro . Bird in responding alluded to thc flourishing state of the Craft in the province , as evidenced by the reports which had been read that day in lodge .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst , at thc Corn Exchange , Horncastle , under the banner of the " Olive Union " Lodge , No . 1304 . There was a large attendance of the brethren , every lodge in the Province , now numbering 20 , being
represented . In the unavoidable absence of Mis Grace the Duke of St . Albans , R . W . P . G . M ., the throne was occupied by W , Bro . W . H . Smyth , of Elkington Hall , D . P . G . M ., who was supported by VV . Bro . Rev . Geo . Coltman , P . D . P . G . M ., and the followi-ir *** officers of I'rov . Grand Lodge : W . Bros "Wm . Pigott , P . G . S . W . ; F . Watson , P . G . J . W . ;
Rev . G . W . Lowe , P . G . Chap . ; H . Watson , P . G . Reg . ; K . D . Marsden , P . G . Sec ; Jack Sutcliffe , P . G . S . D .-, las . Robinson , P . G . J . D . ; E . Chamberlain , P . G . S . of VV . •Geo . Nelson , P . G . D . of C . ; Kol . t . Nicholson , P . G . A . D . of C . ; W . S . Bladon . P . G . S . B . ; W . Mason , P . G . O . ; J . Queenborouch , P . G . P . ; E . Goudhund , 7 12 , II . Sharp , 1 -504 , E . ¦ R . Dibben , 5 88 , A . Field , 1282 , P . G . Stewards ' ; Bcni .
Box , 422 , P . G . Tyler . Letters cf apology were received from Bros . C . M . Nesbilt , P . G . Treasurer , 712 ; E . E . Jevons , 1286 , P . G . S . ; W . Smith , 272 , P . G . S . ; also Bros . W . G . Moore , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . E . Hewlett , 422 , P . P . G . D . of C . ; and j . Hurup , 792 , P . P . G . J . D . Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in form punctually
at 1 p . m ., the roll call of the lodges producing no less than 200 representatives ) but on making allowance for several of the brethren being members of more than one lodge , it was found that the actual number of brethren present was 172 . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Brigg , on Thursday , June Oth , / 8 ; 6 , having been read
and confirmed , The financial statement was read by Bro . Watson , P . G . Reg . ( in the absence cf Bro . Nesbitt , P . G . Treas . ) , showing a balance in hand of £ 26 6 s . 91 I . The Provincial Grand Registrar's returns showed a total of 845 members in 1876 , as against 7 S 4 in 18 75 , being an increase of ( ii subscribing members .
The report of the Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodge Fund ol Benevolence was read by Bro . Mnrstlen , P . G . Sec , and Sec . of the Committee , " showing a balance in band of £ 7 6 7 s . id ., out of which grants to thc amount of £ 33 had been awarded to various petitioners at a muting
nf the board held that day at the Masonic Hall , Horncastle . We have much satisfaction in recording the fact that this fund has now £ 550 securely in vested , anil that for several years past it has been thc means of alleviating a large amount ol misery and distress . Bro . W . H . Radley , 838 , P . P . G . J . W . and Sec . of the
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
Provincial Grand Charity Committee , read an interestingreport of the children aud aged Freemasons of Lincoln , shire now provided for in one or other of the three great central Masonic institutions , which we regret that want of space will prohibit us publishing ; also a report of the Provincial Grand Charity Committee , held at Horncastle that morning , at which it was determined to g \ ve
the unanimous support of the province at the next election of candidates for admission to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls to Kate Louisa Parker , daughter of the late Bro . H , J . Parker , 58 S , W . M . of the St . Botol ph ' s Lodge in 1866 . Bro . James Fowler , P . P . G . S . W ., stated that he had re . ceived £ 737 17 s . 7 d . towards a memorial of the late
Bro . Rev . George Oliver , D . D . who for many years heht the appointment of D . Prov . G . Master of this province , whose name is well known throughout the world as a zealous advocate of Freemasonry , and the author of several Masonic works . The sum of one thousand guineas is required for this memorial , which , it is contemplated , will secure a perpetual presentation to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . A vote of thanks was unanimousl y accorded to Bro . Fowler for his exertions hitherto , as also to Bro . Ra'lley , and Bro . Fowler kinilly undertook to receive further subscriptions until the object of the memorial was accomplished . Bro . C . M . Nesbitt , 712 , was unanimously re-elected as Provincial Grand Treasurer , and Bros . Fowler and Griffin
were re-elected as Auditors . The fallowing officers of Prov . Grand Lodge were appointed for the ensuing year by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master : — R . J . Ward , 297 Prov . G . S . W . H . Sharp , 1304 Prov . G . J . W . Rev . William Lyncs , M . D ., 5 88 Prov . G . Chap .
11 . Watson , 297 Prov . G . Reg . F . D . Marsden , 712 Prov . G . Sec . Thos . Fryer , 12 S 2 Prov . G . S . D . H . Shepherd , 8 ^ 8 Prov . G . J . D . G . J . Bell , 1482 ' . Prov . G . S . of W . R . Nicholson , 1 * 504 Prov . G . D . C . W . F . Vise , 4 G 9 Prov . G . A . D . C .
J . H . Gay , 426 Prov . G . S . B . William Marshall , 792 Prov . G . Sr . B . T . H . Nicholson , 1386 Prov . P . G . O . (* . G . Birkett , 712 ' Prov . G . P . R . Goodman , 422 Prov . G . S . Jas . Robinson , 4 C 19 I'rov . G . S . VV . B . Oliver , 712 Prov . G . S .
H . Clark , 792 Prov . G . S . H . Nicholson , 1304 ..... Prov . G . S . Kobelt Garfit , 1 C 100 Prov . G . S . Benjamin Box , 422 Prov . G . Tyler . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet provided at the Bull Hole ! , under
the care of Brn . Caswell Box , the proprietor . Tbe chair was occupied by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , supported on his right and left by Bro . thc Rev . G . Coltman , 426 , P . D . P . G . M ., and Brn . the Rev . Wm . Lynes , M . D ., 5 88 , P . G . Chap ., and many other distinguished brethren . The cloth having heen removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the brethren separating
at an early hour . Too much praise cannot be given to the W . M . and officers of the Olive Union for their attention to the comfort of their visitors . The very tasteful arrangement of the Corn Exchange , where the lodge was held , was greatly admired ; not the least noticeable item of adornment being a very elegant and valuable banner lately presented to the Prov . Grain ! Lodge by Bro . John Hadfielil , 792 , P . P . J . G . D ., which appeared for thc first time this day in a Provincial Grand Lodge . It was designed hy Bro . James Fowler of Louth .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
A Provincial Grand Chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds , on Wednesday , May and . under the banner of Chapter Philanthropic , "No . . - | 04-Present : —M . E . Comps . Bentley Shaw , J . P ., D . L . P . Z-273 , Prov . G . Superintendent ; M . M . < le Bartolome , M . D ., P . Z . 1 39 , Prov . G . H . ; T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . Z . 495 , P . Prov . G . H . ; ' Manoah Rhodes , J . P ., P . Z . 302 , Prov . G . J . I W . W . W'iiklop , P . Z . 27 ; , P . Prov . G . J . ; Henry Day , J . I ' -. P . Z . 208 , P . Prov . G . J . ; Thomas Hill , P . Z . 302 , P . Prov . G . J . ; Henry Smith , P . Z . 302 , 3 87 , 495 . Prov . G . S . K . I Benjamin Broughton , Z . 302 , as Prov . G . S . N . ; John BoothP . Z . 2 r 8 , P . Prov . G . S . N . ; Thomas Ruddock , P . Z-
, 175 , as Prov . G . P . Soj . ; and Acting Principals , Past First Principals , and companions of Chapters 139 , 154 . - ° ~' 242 , 2 jS , 26 5 , 275 , 289 , 590 , 29 ( 1 , 302 , 30 / ,, 306 , 3 cS 3 . S 7 •0 S 7 . 441 " . 49 S > a * " * 1 ! " ) ° < 82 7 . 8 . ?/ . 122 4- „ . The Prov . G . Chapter was opened in due form by I- ** -Comp . Bcnlley Shaw , Prov . G . Superintendent , and the
officers of Prov . G . Chapter , at 4 . 15 p . m . The Prov . G . Superintendent was then saluted according to ancient custom , and in acknowledg ing the same expressed the great satisfaction it gave him to see so splcn'ji a meeting , and warmly thanked the companions of tne Philanthropic Chapter for their invitation to meet one
more at Leeds . In referring to the progress of Royal Arch Masonry ^ Ihe province , he had come to the conclusion that it had r > progressed as he had anticipated and desired , there be "*! , at present upwards of 3000 Craft , and only 83 8 Royal A reilL piOCllt UpWirllVjr-i V » l ^ UUUVylAU | rtll « u » 'J * . ¦ , ¦* " - - r t
Masons ; he found that in 186 9 there were 23 chapters » ^ 5 , 63 Royal Arch Masons ; in 1870 , r ;; 6 ; 1871 , f ) 1 " 5 '" ''J f . 4 ' 4 ; 1873 , 671 ; 18 74 . 7 . M ! ''^' ' ? \ . \ 87 b ' Af'lnm 2 O chapters ; he hoped that those who listened to » would use all proper and legitimate means to enconw ** ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
office by brethren no less distinguished than Bro . Furner and Bro . Gavin Pocock . 1 have in my possession a letter lrom a very eminent Mason , who was for many years the Prime Minister of the Craft in England—it is dated June 19 th , 1865—and he writes— " It is very desirable that Col . Dalbiac should have a good Deputy , but that I should imagine would not be very difficult to find . I could tell him
of a good one at once , one John H . Scott . " I do not tell you this , brethren , in any boasting spirit , but thai you may know that I have not greedily snapped at all the good things which have come in my way . I declined that offer . I resisted the temptation , for it was a temptation , and I maintained that Bro . Furner was the proper man to fill the post , and after much persuasion and with the distinct
understanding that he should have nothing todo he accepted it . Twelve years ago , brethren , I was comparatively a young man , and I felt that there were older men in theptovince , oltler in years and in Masonic experience , who might naturally feef aggrieved and take umbrage it one so much younger than themselves was put over them . But since then , twelve years , not of idleness or retirement but of active
and continual service , have passed over my head , and now that I am verging on ffity years of age I have no hesitation in accepting the honourable position I shrank from twelve years ago , now that it is offered me a second time , ansought , unsolicited , and unexpected by me . Nevertheless , I feel that I shall have a difficult task to perform in following my predecessor . Bro . Furner embodies in
himself all the qualifications which go to make up an excellent Mason , and when I remember the dignity of his demeanour when he presided over us , the wisdom ol his counsel whenever we sought his advice , and the sweetness and amiability of his disposition , I fear that it will be at a great distance , if at all , that 1 shall be able to tread in his footsteps . At the same time I intend to do my best , and I trust lhat in my new and exalted position I may do
nothing to forfeit , but always retain , the kindly feelings and the good wishes which the brethren of the province have hitherto evinced and expressed towards me . The other toasts were then given , and the brethren separated after spending a delightful evening . Under the direction of Bro . Frank Elmore a charrring selection of music was performed by Bio . Henry Taylor , W . Rowe , and Charles Tinney .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Oxfordshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF OXFORDSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire was held on Friday , June ist ., in the handsome hall of the Apollo University Lodge , when Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., Prov . G . M ., presided . There was a very large attendance of Past and Present
Provincial Oflicers , Masters and Past Masters of lodges , and the brethren generally , including the Diput > Prov . G . M . ( Bro . Reginald Bird ) , Bros , the Bev . T . F . Ravenshaw , P . G . Ch . Eng . ; F . P . Morrell , P . G . D . Eng . ; R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; Rev . H . Adair Pickard , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; S . P . Spiers , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . I .. K . Hilton , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; E . G . Bruton , P . Prov . G . J . W . •, C .
Park , P . Prov . G . D . ; H . Riach , P . Prov . G . Sec ; | . Potts , P . Prov . S . W . ; G . A . Hardacre , ! ' . Prov . G . D . ; Col . Sargent , C . B . ; Col . the Hun . Sackville West , II . R . Cooper Smith , and many others . H . R . H . arrived shortly after twelve o ' clock , accompanied by Bros . Collins , C . B ., Comptroller of his Household , and Douglas Campbell .
A procession of the Provincial Officers was then formed to the Hall , and the lodge was constituted as follows : — H . R . H . Prince Leopoll , P . G . M . ; R . Bird , D . P . ii . M . ; J . Bue , M . A ., P . S . G . W . j H . O . Wakeman , B . A ., P . J . G . W ' . ; Rev . R . M . W . Pope , M . A ., P . G . Chap . ; Aid . T . Randall , P . G . T . ; W . Peppircv . rn , P . G . R . ; ] . E . C . Boriley , P . G . S . ; J . Rearle , P . J . G . D . ; F . W . Ansell , P . G . S . W . ; J . Jenkin ,
P . G . S . B . ; W . Pairatt , B . Mus ., P . G . O . ; F . Dolley , P . G . P . ; J . Chapman , P . A . G . P .-, W . J . Douglas Campbell , W . N . Glcncross , F . Hedges , H . II . Parry , T . F . Plowman , and H . Harris , P . G . Stewards ; W . Stephens and G . Norwood , P . G . Tylers . The Prince having opened the lodge in due form , the minutes were read and confirmed , and a letter was received
from the Prince of Wales thanking the Prov . Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the Officers and brethren of the Province of Oxfordshire , for their address of congratulation on his Royal Highnesses ' s safe return to England from his visit to India . The report of the Charity Committee was then received , and on the motion of the Dep . P . G . M ., seconded by
P . M . S . D . Spiers , adopted , as was also the Treasurer's report . The re-election of Bio . Aid . Randall as Treasurer was proposed in eulogistic terms by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., seconded by the Past Dep . P / ov . G . M ., and carried amidst much applause . Bro . Randall having suitably responded , the Dep . P . G . M . submitted his report on the lodges in the
Province , which was of a satisfactory character , and showed that Masonry was on the increase . The W . M . then announced that he appointed Bro . Reginald Bird , M . A ., fellow of Magdalen Coll ., as his Deputy , and the hearty applause which followed unmistakably testified to Bro . Bird ' s popularity . His Royal Highness then appointed and invested the
remainder of his officers as follows , shaking hands with each as he came up to thc throne : —Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , M . A ., Keble Coll ., W . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , Senior Warden ; W . Thompson , P . M . of Alfred Lodge , Junior Warden ; llev . II . Deane , B . D .,
St . John ' s Coll ., of Apollo Lodge , and Rev . Dr . Whitmarsh , Rt . John ' s Coll ., of Apollo 1-ndge , Chaplains ; Alii . R . indall , of Alfred Lodge , Treasurer ; Col . Sargent , C . B ., of Churchill Lodge , Registrar ; Fentham Hedges , B . A ., Exeler Coll ., of Apollo Loilge , Secretary ; J . W . Long , of Marlborough Lodge , Senior Deacon ; T . F . Plowman ,
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of Churchill Lodge , Junior Deacon ; W . N . Glencross , Exeter Coll ., of Apollo Lodge , Superintendent of Works ; W . J . IDouglas Campbell , of Apollo Lodge , F . R . Hall , of Alfred Lodge , and J . Greenshields , of Bowyer Lodge , Directors of Ceremonies ; H . Harris , of Bertie Lodge , Sword Bearer -, E . Cholmcley Jones , B . A ., Magdalen Coll ., of Churchill Lodge , Organist ; E . Prescott , of Marlborough
Lodge , Pursuivant ; H . Robbins , of Alfred Lodge , Assistant Pursuivant ; R . II . Collins , M . A ., Lincoln Coll ., of Apollo Lodge , W . H . White , T * . H . Janson , Christ Church , of Churchill Lodge , T . W . Holland , of Cherwell Lodge , J . Cavan , Christ Church , of Apollo Lodge , and VV . R . Bowden , of Alfred Lodge , Stewards ; W . Stephens and G . Norwood , Tylers .
Charity jewels were then presented to Bros . Bird , Deane , Bue , and Ansell , and bars to Bros . H . R . Cooper Smith , Juggins and Potts . On the motion of tbe Prov . G . M ., seconded by the Trcasuter , the sum of ten guineas was voted to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , and the same amount to local charities , and the lodge was then closed in due form and
order . At the conclusion of the proceedings in lodge , a procession was formed to the Assembly Room of the Clarendon Hotel , where a luncheon , of a very elegant and recherche' character , was served . The Prince presided and introduced the various Masonic toasts in well chosen and felicitous terms , many of his remarks being
exceedingly happy . The toast list , which was necessanly a short one , included " The Queen and the Craft , " proposed by the R . W . P . G . M ., " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " proposed by the W . G . M ., and responded to hy Bro . the Rev . T . I " . Ravenshaw , P . G . C . -, " H . R . H . Prince Lcopoln , R . \ V . Prov . G . Master , " proposed by Bro . F . P . Morrell , P . J . G . D . of Eng ., and responded to by Prin .-c Leopold ; " The
Deputy Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Officers , " proposed by the R . W . P . G . M ., and responded to bv Bro . Bird and Bro . Col . the Hon . Sackville West , P . G . S . W . ; and the tyler ' s toast . The Prince in responding to the toast of his health thanked the ledges of the Province for Ihe generous support that they had given to the Charity of the Girls' School , at the anniversarv festival of which be was to have
presided . He expressed his great regrtt that he was prevented by illness from bring present , as he should have been very proud of the extent of the subscriptions . In proposing " Thc Provincial Officers " His Royal Highness alluded in complimentary terms to the services rendered to the province by Bro . Bird , the Deputy p rov . G . M ., and also congratulated the lodge upon its acquisition , as Grand
Registrar , of so distinguished a soldier a > Col . Sargent , C . B ., the Col . Commandant of the Militaiy Depot of w ! ich Oxford is the centre . He coupled with the toast the names of liro . Bird and the Senior Warden , Bro . Col . the Hon . Sackville West . Bro . Bird in responding alluded to thc flourishing state of the Craft in the province , as evidenced by the reports which had been read that day in lodge .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst , at thc Corn Exchange , Horncastle , under the banner of the " Olive Union " Lodge , No . 1304 . There was a large attendance of the brethren , every lodge in the Province , now numbering 20 , being
represented . In the unavoidable absence of Mis Grace the Duke of St . Albans , R . W . P . G . M ., the throne was occupied by W , Bro . W . H . Smyth , of Elkington Hall , D . P . G . M ., who was supported by VV . Bro . Rev . Geo . Coltman , P . D . P . G . M ., and the followi-ir *** officers of I'rov . Grand Lodge : W . Bros "Wm . Pigott , P . G . S . W . ; F . Watson , P . G . J . W . ;
Rev . G . W . Lowe , P . G . Chap . ; H . Watson , P . G . Reg . ; K . D . Marsden , P . G . Sec ; Jack Sutcliffe , P . G . S . D .-, las . Robinson , P . G . J . D . ; E . Chamberlain , P . G . S . of VV . •Geo . Nelson , P . G . D . of C . ; Kol . t . Nicholson , P . G . A . D . of C . ; W . S . Bladon . P . G . S . B . ; W . Mason , P . G . O . ; J . Queenborouch , P . G . P . ; E . Goudhund , 7 12 , II . Sharp , 1 -504 , E . ¦ R . Dibben , 5 88 , A . Field , 1282 , P . G . Stewards ' ; Bcni .
Box , 422 , P . G . Tyler . Letters cf apology were received from Bros . C . M . Nesbilt , P . G . Treasurer , 712 ; E . E . Jevons , 1286 , P . G . S . ; W . Smith , 272 , P . G . S . ; also Bros . W . G . Moore , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . E . Hewlett , 422 , P . P . G . D . of C . ; and j . Hurup , 792 , P . P . G . J . D . Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in form punctually
at 1 p . m ., the roll call of the lodges producing no less than 200 representatives ) but on making allowance for several of the brethren being members of more than one lodge , it was found that the actual number of brethren present was 172 . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Brigg , on Thursday , June Oth , / 8 ; 6 , having been read
and confirmed , The financial statement was read by Bro . Watson , P . G . Reg . ( in the absence cf Bro . Nesbitt , P . G . Treas . ) , showing a balance in hand of £ 26 6 s . 91 I . The Provincial Grand Registrar's returns showed a total of 845 members in 1876 , as against 7 S 4 in 18 75 , being an increase of ( ii subscribing members .
The report of the Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodge Fund ol Benevolence was read by Bro . Mnrstlen , P . G . Sec , and Sec . of the Committee , " showing a balance in band of £ 7 6 7 s . id ., out of which grants to thc amount of £ 33 had been awarded to various petitioners at a muting
nf the board held that day at the Masonic Hall , Horncastle . We have much satisfaction in recording the fact that this fund has now £ 550 securely in vested , anil that for several years past it has been thc means of alleviating a large amount ol misery and distress . Bro . W . H . Radley , 838 , P . P . G . J . W . and Sec . of the
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
Provincial Grand Charity Committee , read an interestingreport of the children aud aged Freemasons of Lincoln , shire now provided for in one or other of the three great central Masonic institutions , which we regret that want of space will prohibit us publishing ; also a report of the Provincial Grand Charity Committee , held at Horncastle that morning , at which it was determined to g \ ve
the unanimous support of the province at the next election of candidates for admission to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls to Kate Louisa Parker , daughter of the late Bro . H , J . Parker , 58 S , W . M . of the St . Botol ph ' s Lodge in 1866 . Bro . James Fowler , P . P . G . S . W ., stated that he had re . ceived £ 737 17 s . 7 d . towards a memorial of the late
Bro . Rev . George Oliver , D . D . who for many years heht the appointment of D . Prov . G . Master of this province , whose name is well known throughout the world as a zealous advocate of Freemasonry , and the author of several Masonic works . The sum of one thousand guineas is required for this memorial , which , it is contemplated , will secure a perpetual presentation to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . A vote of thanks was unanimousl y accorded to Bro . Fowler for his exertions hitherto , as also to Bro . Ra'lley , and Bro . Fowler kinilly undertook to receive further subscriptions until the object of the memorial was accomplished . Bro . C . M . Nesbitt , 712 , was unanimously re-elected as Provincial Grand Treasurer , and Bros . Fowler and Griffin
were re-elected as Auditors . The fallowing officers of Prov . Grand Lodge were appointed for the ensuing year by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master : — R . J . Ward , 297 Prov . G . S . W . H . Sharp , 1304 Prov . G . J . W . Rev . William Lyncs , M . D ., 5 88 Prov . G . Chap .
11 . Watson , 297 Prov . G . Reg . F . D . Marsden , 712 Prov . G . Sec . Thos . Fryer , 12 S 2 Prov . G . S . D . H . Shepherd , 8 ^ 8 Prov . G . J . D . G . J . Bell , 1482 ' . Prov . G . S . of W . R . Nicholson , 1 * 504 Prov . G . D . C . W . F . Vise , 4 G 9 Prov . G . A . D . C .
J . H . Gay , 426 Prov . G . S . B . William Marshall , 792 Prov . G . Sr . B . T . H . Nicholson , 1386 Prov . P . G . O . (* . G . Birkett , 712 ' Prov . G . P . R . Goodman , 422 Prov . G . S . Jas . Robinson , 4 C 19 I'rov . G . S . VV . B . Oliver , 712 Prov . G . S .
H . Clark , 792 Prov . G . S . H . Nicholson , 1304 ..... Prov . G . S . Kobelt Garfit , 1 C 100 Prov . G . S . Benjamin Box , 422 Prov . G . Tyler . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet provided at the Bull Hole ! , under
the care of Brn . Caswell Box , the proprietor . Tbe chair was occupied by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , supported on his right and left by Bro . thc Rev . G . Coltman , 426 , P . D . P . G . M ., and Brn . the Rev . Wm . Lynes , M . D ., 5 88 , P . G . Chap ., and many other distinguished brethren . The cloth having heen removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the brethren separating
at an early hour . Too much praise cannot be given to the W . M . and officers of the Olive Union for their attention to the comfort of their visitors . The very tasteful arrangement of the Corn Exchange , where the lodge was held , was greatly admired ; not the least noticeable item of adornment being a very elegant and valuable banner lately presented to the Prov . Grain ! Lodge by Bro . John Hadfielil , 792 , P . P . J . G . D ., which appeared for thc first time this day in a Provincial Grand Lodge . It was designed hy Bro . James Fowler of Louth .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
A Provincial Grand Chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds , on Wednesday , May and . under the banner of Chapter Philanthropic , "No . . - | 04-Present : —M . E . Comps . Bentley Shaw , J . P ., D . L . P . Z-273 , Prov . G . Superintendent ; M . M . < le Bartolome , M . D ., P . Z . 1 39 , Prov . G . H . ; T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . Z . 495 , P . Prov . G . H . ; ' Manoah Rhodes , J . P ., P . Z . 302 , Prov . G . J . I W . W . W'iiklop , P . Z . 27 ; , P . Prov . G . J . ; Henry Day , J . I ' -. P . Z . 208 , P . Prov . G . J . ; Thomas Hill , P . Z . 302 , P . Prov . G . J . ; Henry Smith , P . Z . 302 , 3 87 , 495 . Prov . G . S . K . I Benjamin Broughton , Z . 302 , as Prov . G . S . N . ; John BoothP . Z . 2 r 8 , P . Prov . G . S . N . ; Thomas Ruddock , P . Z-
, 175 , as Prov . G . P . Soj . ; and Acting Principals , Past First Principals , and companions of Chapters 139 , 154 . - ° ~' 242 , 2 jS , 26 5 , 275 , 289 , 590 , 29 ( 1 , 302 , 30 / ,, 306 , 3 cS 3 . S 7 •0 S 7 . 441 " . 49 S > a * " * 1 ! " ) ° < 82 7 . 8 . ?/ . 122 4- „ . The Prov . G . Chapter was opened in due form by I- ** -Comp . Bcnlley Shaw , Prov . G . Superintendent , and the
officers of Prov . G . Chapter , at 4 . 15 p . m . The Prov . G . Superintendent was then saluted according to ancient custom , and in acknowledg ing the same expressed the great satisfaction it gave him to see so splcn'ji a meeting , and warmly thanked the companions of tne Philanthropic Chapter for their invitation to meet one
more at Leeds . In referring to the progress of Royal Arch Masonry ^ Ihe province , he had come to the conclusion that it had r > progressed as he had anticipated and desired , there be "*! , at present upwards of 3000 Craft , and only 83 8 Royal A reilL piOCllt UpWirllVjr-i V » l ^ UUUVylAU | rtll « u » 'J * . ¦ , ¦* " - - r t
Masons ; he found that in 186 9 there were 23 chapters » ^ 5 , 63 Royal Arch Masons ; in 1870 , r ;; 6 ; 1871 , f ) 1 " 5 '" ''J f . 4 ' 4 ; 1873 , 671 ; 18 74 . 7 . M ! ''^' ' ? \ . \ 87 b ' Af'lnm 2 O chapters ; he hoped that those who listened to » would use all proper and legitimate means to enconw ** ,