Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

J . Bain Prov . G . J . D . P . T . Freeman Prov . G . Org . T . B . Arnison . , , Prov . G . D . of Cers . W . Armstrong Prov . G . A . D . Cers . Pratchitt Prov . G . Swd . B . James Cook Prov . G . Purst . Grand Stewards : —Bros . T . McMechan , Dr . Dinwoodie

J . J . Beattie , A . Hodgetts , W . F . Lamonby , J . W . Young . After the officers were invested , the Right Worshipful the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Whitwell , addressing the brethren , said they would all remember that at the recent installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the Order , two brethren were

appointed from this province to attend as Stewards . They were brethren highly esteemed amongst them , one from the south and the other from the west , and they had discharged their duties on that occasion—no doubt at considerable expense of time and money—in a highly satisfactory manner , and he would suggest that in commemoration of that great event , and as a mark of their appreciation

of the services of the two brethren , that the Steward ' s jewel which they were entitled to wear should be presented to them by the Provincial Grand Lodge . A motion embodying the suggestion having been proposed , seconded , and unanimously agreed to , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , with some highly complimentary remarks , referring to the long and valued services of Bro .

Lemon , Provincial Grand Treasurer , and to the energy and zeal Bro . H . Rauthmell , Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , had displayed in Freemasonry , presented to each of them the jewel specially designed by Sir A . W . Woods , Garter G . D . C . of England , which was approved by His Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Master , and is to be worn suspended by a ribbon of the Swedish

national colours by the Stewards who officiated at the installation of His Royal Highness , April 28 th , 1875 . Bro . Lemon thanked the brethren in feeling terms , and said that the jewel they had just presented to him would be highly prized and valued , as a token of their regard , so long as he lived , and that it would be handed down as an heirloom to generations that would come after him .

Bro . Rauthmell said , in thanking the Prov . Grand Lodge , that it did not need this additional proof to convince him of their kindly feelings towards him . He assured them that he felt it was a very great honour to have been appointed to represent as Steward so important a province as that of Cumberland and Westmorland on the occasion of the installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as

Most Worshipful Grand Master of their Order . Whenever he looked upon the jewel which they had just presented to him it would be with twofold gratification and pleasure j it would recall to his memory that brilliant scene he witnessed in the Albert Hall , in which he had the honour of taking a part ; and secondly , but not less , he should value it for the kindly sentiments that had accompanied its

presentation from the Provincial Grand Lodge . A very sincere vote of sympathy was unanimously passed to lhc R . W . Provincial Grand Master , on his recent severe bereavement . A vote of thanks was also given to the brethren of the Unanimity Lodge for their kind entertainment of the Provincial Grand Lodge at so short a notice .

After the lodge was closed , the brethren were marshalled in order of procession , and marched to the parish church , Bective Lodge heading the procession , where an excellent sermonwas preached by the Rev . F . W . Wicks , St . Nicholas' , Whitehaven , Past Provincial Grand Chaplain , from the following text : —Ephesians , c . 2 , v . 21— "Inwhomallthe building fitly framed together , growth into an holy temple

in the Lord . " Bro . Freeman , Provincial Grand Organist , presided at the organ . Returning to the New Crown Hall , banquet was served , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., presiding , supported on the right by the Rev . S . J . Butler , Penrith ; Rev . T . R . Holme , P . P . G . Chap . ; Bro . J . Lemon , Grand Treasurer , and others ; and on the left by the Rev . F . Wicks , Rev . W .

Beeby , Bro . Porter , and others . The Chairman proposed " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen . " As Masons and Englishmen they loved their Queen , the mother of three sons who are Masons . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman next gave " The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . " The toast he applied to the Prince of Wales as heir to the throne , and he should

have an opportunity later on of proposing His Royal Highness ' s health in another capacity . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . F . W . Wicks , in an energetic speech , proposed " The Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces . " The Chairman next proposed " The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese . " The Rev . S . J . Butler responded . The Chairman said the next toast was one of no slight

importance to the company ; it was "The Health of their Royal Grand Master . " ( Cheers . ) Many of those present in the room had seen the Prince of Wales installed on the throne of English Masonry the other day . That was an assembly that filled not only England , but the whole of Europe , with admiration , and for the reason that a society , proscribed by some potentates , had chosen for their ruler a

prince who would one day become Sovereign of the greatest realm in the world . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman then proposed " The Healths of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England ; Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodge . The Chairman next proposed the health of one who

was not present with them , their R . W . Provincial Grand Master . ( Cheers . ) They all knew the reason of the Enrl of Bective ' s absence that day . He had a letter from his lordship , who said he had never been absent from an annual meeting since his election as Provincial Grand Master . He begged to convey his extreme regret at not being able to be present . Their Provincial Grand Master had been congratulated on the increase in their ranks , and he

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

( the chairman ) should be glad to congratulate his lordship on the entire success of their meeting to-day . ( Cheers . ) He only hoped that on the occasion of their next meeting they would have his lordship amongst them again . The Rev . F . W . Wicks proposed " The Health of the Chairman , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , " ( Cheers . ) He did not wonder at the outburst of

enthusiasm which met the proposition , for he always heard the name of Colonel Whitwell spoken of by Freemasons vvith the heartiest respect and brotherly esteem . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman , in returning thanks , said that when he came amongst Masons he found human nature in its truest form , and he felt that his feeble efforts were too much praised . Speaking of the progress of Freemasonry in

Cumberland and Westmorland , he said it was a noble tree , whose branches were spreading out year after year . Bros . Lemon and Gibson replied on behalf of the other Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Lemon proposed " The Health of the W . Masters ol Lodges in the Province , " each of whom present responded .

The remaining toasts were " The Visiting Brethren , " " The Masonic Charities , " and " The Tyler ' s toast . " The company broke up about six o ' clock . The arrangements of the meeting were ^ jadmirably carried out under the experienced and energetic management of Bro . W . Kirkbride , P . M ., Secretary of the Lodge of Unanimity . " Kendal Times , " Oct . 9 , 1875 .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand LoJge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Sussex was held in the Music-room , at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Thursday , 30 th , ult . Bro . E . J . Fumer , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M ., presided , and there were about 130 members present . Two o ' clock was the time fixed for the commencement of

the proceedings , but it was nearly three before the meeting begun . The first business on the agenda was to receive a letter from Lord Pelham , Prov . G . Master , requesting Bro . Fumer , D . P . G . M ., to transact the entire business of the province in his stead , and during his pleasure . The letter was read , and the Deputy Prov . G . M . explained that the Prov . G . M . was led to make this

request in consequence of continued indisposition . 1 he letter was ordered to be recorded in the minute-book . Bro . C . J . Smith , of Cliftonvilic , noved that the letter should be re-considered . He thought that the long-continued illness of the Prov . G . M . was one reason why he should resign the reins of office to the man upon whom its labours really devolved ; His proposition was , however ,

ruled out o ( order . A letter respecting the funeral of the late Bro . Pocock having been read , the Acting Prov . G . M . proposed the following resolution : — " It is vvith feelings of deep regret that the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex record in their minute book the decease of Bro . Gavin Elliott Pocock , which took place on the first day of the present year . His untiring exertions during

the twenty years of his Provincial Grand Secretaryship were duly acknowledged by a unanimous vote of thanks at the annual meeting , two years ago , and the high estimation in which he was held by his Masonic brethren was evinced by the testimonial which was presented to him last year ; so that it is unnecessary now to dilate upon his worth . The melancholy duty , however , of formally

declaring the loss Freemasonry has sustained by the removal from its ranks of so distinguished and so devoted a brother , still remains , and , therefore , the members of this Provincial Grand Lodge resolve to place on their minutes this record of their sorrow at the death of Bro . Pocock ; and further , in order to perpetuate the recollection of the high regard in which he was held by them , and in

recognition of the great services he rendered to Freemasonry , both as regards its ceremonies and its charities , they vote from the funds of this provincial Grand Lodge the sum of fifty guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be registered in the books of that institution as the ' Pocock Memorial , ' the privileges of this donation to be exercised in perpetuity by the Provincial Grand Master for

the time being . " Bro . S . R . Adc proposed ( lie word " Deputy " before the term " Prov . Grand Master , " contained in the last clause of the resolution , but subsequently withdrew his proposition , and the resolution was agreed to in its original form . The report of the Finance Committee was presented , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . G . Tatham was re-elected Prov . Grand

Treasurer ; and the following Prov . Grand Officers were appointed and invested : Bro . E . J . Fumer , Deputy Prov . G . M ., acting as Prov . G . M . ; Bros . J . Cunningham , as Dep . Prov . G . M . ; W . II . Hallett , Prov . G . S . W . ; L . J . Brigden , Prov . G . J . W . ; C . A . Woolley . Prov . G . Reg . ; J . H . Scott , Prov . Sec ; W . II . German . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Dorman , Prov . G . J . D . ; J . O'Brien , Prov . G . Chaplain ;

J . Dixon , Piov . G . D . of C . ; R . Pidcock , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; J . M . Reed , Prov . G . Sup . of W . ; C . Walker , Prov . G . Swd . B . ; Bostock , Prov . G . Purst . ; and W . Smith , J . Eberall , Crouch , and W . Read , Prov . G . Stewards . Bro . Trollope , P . Prov . G . J . Warden , proposed the following motion , of which he had given notice : — "That Bro . John II . Scott and Bro . V . P . Freeman , the brethren appointed

to act as Stewards for the Province of Sussex , on the occasion of the installation of his Royal Highness the Piin ; e of Wales as M . W . G . M ., be presented from the func's of this Prov . Grand Lodge with the jewel struck by ordir of Grand Lodge , to be worn only by those who acted as Stewards on that memorable day . " The resolution was

unanimously agreed to , the Prov . Grand Secretary following it up with a few appropriate remarks . There was no ordinary business to be transacted . The lodge was closed in proper form and with solemn prayer . It was followed by a banquet , served by Messrs . Mutton Brothers , King's Road , Brighton , in the banqueting-room , in their best style , about one hundred brethren partaking of it .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHUMBERLAND .

On Thursday , September 30 th , the annual gathering of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons belonging to the Province of Northumberland was held in the ancient town of Hexham , under the banner of the Northern Counties Lodge , 406 . The brethren assembled

in goodly numbers in the Town Hall , which was very beautifully decorated for the occasion by a rich assortment of green and hot house plants , ferns , Sec , which were kindly lent by Mr . Ralph Robson , of Hexham , and the massive , elegant furniture of the new Albert Edward Lodge gave to the spacious hall an imposing and impressive appearance . The assembly was presided over by the Right Hon . Earl

Percy , M . P ., the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland . The S . W . chair was occupied by Bro . T . B . Winter , P . G . S . W . ; and the J . W . chair by Bro . A . Potter , P . G . J . W . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and received , the various reports for the past year were read and received , from which it transpired that the ancient Order was prospering within the

province . The proceedings of the day were rendered highly interesting by the consecration of a new lodge in the town of Hexham called the Albert Edward Lodge , No . 1557 . The solemn and imposing ceremony was duly performed with all the accustomed rites and usages by tlie Provincial Grand Master and his officers . The lodge having been duly consecrated , Bro . George White , r . f Dilston Villa , was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., as the first Worshipful

Master of the Albert Edward Lodge . The business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served up in first rate style . The banqueting hall was also beautifully decorated . The chair was occupied by the Right Hon . Earl Percy , P . G . M ., and the vicechairs by Bro . B . J . Thompson and Bro . C . Jarvis , W . M . Tyne Lodge . Upwards of 200 brethren partook of a recherche' repast .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The Quarterly Court of Governors , tie ., of thi ^ Institution met on Saturday last in the Board-room , Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Major Creaton , Vice-patron , presiding . Among the other brethren present were R . J . Spiers , Thomas Massn , F . Binckes , Joshua Nunn , Benjamin

Head , J . Stohwasser , William Stephens , Edward Harris ^ F . Tyerman , J . G . Sturch , W . J . Mantle , II . Moore , George Bolton , H . Massey ( " Freemason" ) , Robert Kenyon , Walter Wellsman , If . Browse , John A . Rucker , George Kelly , A . II . Tattershall , Henry G . Warren , Edward Clark , Alfred H . Diaper , Thomas Kelt , Henry Smith , J . L . I lime , Ravnham W . Stewart , James A .

Birch , John Sutcltffe , W . J . Stracey , C . Swan , Donald King , Charles Jardinc , II . Hacker , W . Downing , J . Vaughan , D . P . G . M . Somerset ; S . llawson , John Symonds , T . J . Sabine , J . Terry , Griffiths . Smith , Peter de L . Long , L . Keough , II . A . Dubois , W . Lane , F . J Cox , R . W . Townend , R . Spencer , R . H . Whiteman , R . B . Webster , James Bellamy , J . Bodenham , A . II .

Edwards , John Simpson , 910 W . Y . ; W . Hickman , D . P . G . M . Hants ; William Hale , W . A . Bowler , C . Koeste , C . F . Hogard , J . Thompson , C . Waters , R . II . Wand , , | . Porter , At . J . Mclntyre , Richard Cope , John Boyd , Henry Dubosc , Edward Cox , F . II . Ebsvvorth , Thomas Meekham , C . A . Cottelnune , W . Manger , W . F . C . Moutrie , W . Watson , James Stephens , W . Lane , 11 .

Muggeridge , II . G . Buss , Dr . Hogg , J . Emmens , F . Davison , W . Swallow , and Bro . Cole ( Aldershot ) . Bro . Hedges acted for Bro ; Little . The Chairman in opening the proceedings said he was sorry to inform the brethren that Bro . Little , the secretary , was ill , and unable to be present . A certificate had been sent by his medical attendant that he ( Bro . Little ) was

unable to leave his room , a circumstance which he ( the chairman ) was sure all would regret . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Hedges having read the different minutes , which were put and confirmed , Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., rose to bring on the following motion , t > f which he had given notice : — " With a view to enable the Institution to accommodate

a greater number of children , found necessary by the increase of applications ( four-fifths of the applicants at the next election cannot be admitted for want of room ) , and the vastly extending growth of the Craft generally , vvith the circumstance that space cannot be obtained on the limited site of the present School , as it is so hemmed in by railway lines and buildings , and which , at no distant period ,

will be required ( or partially so ) for increased railway accommodation , that year by year has extended since Ihe School has been at Wandsworth . " That a sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand pounds ( £ 25 , 000 ) be expended outof the Funds of tlie Institution in the purchase of land , and the erection of a suitable school-house aud buildings , to educate and support

two hundred children , and to be so arranged that in the event of the existing School being removed , space be found for extending the same , so as to contain all the children under one roof . " In the event of my proposition being carried : That . Sub-Committce be formed out of the G-.-ner . il Committee to carry out the dttails , and complete the same . "

In doing so he said that the brethren had no doubt all read this motion , which had been advertised , and probably they might not all agree with him in his proposition to spend so large a sum as £ 25 . ; but when he informed them that in the funds of the institution they had £ 40 , 000 , perhaps they mig ht think otherwise . An immense number tf children were continuously knocking at their doors , and the time was