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said " final " words on the question as respects this part , but the matter is not finished with . Bro . Gould has done good service in thus introducing this important discussion , and I hope several of us will have an opportunity to " air our views" on the subject . The obituary is sad reading , but the " Notes and Q ueries , " which follow , are beyond the ordinary in variety and value , and together make up one of the most interesting collections of curious particulars and illustrations in any of the parts from the beginning to now .

My contribution this time is a List of the Old Charges of British Freemasons , arranged under a system , in families ( which has Dr . Bergemann ' s approval ) , which enables us to add lo each class any MSS . subsequently discovered . The families , or groups , are lettered A to H , and the members of each class are numbered consecutively . The missing versions are placed under the letter X . It has taken some time to compile , as there have been many changes since Bro . Gould had his calendar printed , both as respects ownership and publication , as well as many more Rolls

discovered . At the festival on November Sth , Bro . Dore gave a lecture , mainly esoteric in relation to Old Bibles and the Craft , and Bro . Gould delivered an able address on the Masonic career of our new Master , the esteemed Bro . Dr . Westcott , P . M , kc . The W . M . also delivered a suggestive

and most happy address on the eventful past of FYeemasonry and what is being done by the members of our lodge . to elucidate its history . The racy chronicle concludes this capital part , which will , I feel assured , be much appreciated by the 1600 members of our Inner and Outer Circles . This Part will be circulated within a few days . W . J . HUGHAN .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Wiltshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WILTSHIRE .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at New Swindon , on the 23 rd ult ., when the P . G . M , Bro . the Earl of Radnor , was well supported by the members of the Craft in the province . The meeting took place in the New Public Offices , and the room in which the Provincial Grand Lodge was held was very nicely arranged by Bro . John Chandler , P . P . S . G . W , P . G . D . of C , with the assistance of Bro . Hamp , Secretary of the Goocli Lodge .

The musical part of the ceremony was under the able direction of Bro . Bambridge . The province determined to send up Bro . Bambridge as its representative at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and also to place ; £ io ios . on the list of Bro . Macdonald , G . Chap ., who is the Steward for the Provincial Grand Chapter of Wilts at thc next Festival of the Boys ' School .

The Provincial Grand Master ' s address dealt with the various points raised by the reports of the Prov . G . Registrar and of thc Charity Committee , and alluded to the satisfactory financial condition of the province . He also spoke of thc obligation which the Craft was under to thc Lite Deputy Prov . G . M , Bro . Sir Gabriel Goldney , P . G . W . ling , for his untiring exertions to promote the best interests of Masonry during his long tenure of office .

The Provincial Grand Master then installed Bro . Charles N . P . Phipps as Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and he was accorded a very heart )' reception . Bro . Sparks was presented with the Charity jewel for his Stewardships for the Benevolent Institution and Girls' School .

The PROV . G . MASTER spoke of the loss sustained by the Craft by thc death of Bro . Henry Kemble , the W . M . of the receiving lodge , and of the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him . Bro . F . H . Goldney , P . G . D . ling ., having been unanimously elected Treasurer , the following officers were invested :

Bro . H . Bevis , 355 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ W . S . Bambridge , 1533 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . ,, Rev . S . Anderson , 335 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . ,, F . H . Goldney , 626 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, T . C . Hopkins , 66 3 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg .

„ J . Sparks , 12 7 , P . P . J . G . W . ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ,, VV . H . Pinniger , 2227 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ H . Leaf , 1533 •• - - ^ v . J . G . D . „ W . E . Taylor , 1271 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ J . Chandler , 1295 , 335 , P . P . S . G . W . ... Prov . G . D . of C . ,, A . 1 . Barr , 120 s ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C .

„ C . Price , 1478 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ H . Millington , 632 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, S . Snell , 355 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, H . D . Evans , 1295 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst .

„ G . Fullford , 386 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . Williams , , 295 } Prov . G . Stwds . ,, Isaac James , 626 ... ... ... ) „ W . Dean ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . Upwards of 70 brethren dined in the evening under the genial presidency of Lord Radnor at the Oticen's Royal Hotel at Swindon Station .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Gloucestershire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE .

The annual convocation of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held by command of the Grand Superintendent , Comp . the Right Hon . Sir M . Ii . Hicks Beach , Bart , in the Masonic Hall , Cheltenham , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . Thc Grand Superintendent presided , and of the oflicers of Provincial Grand Chapter , thc following attended , viz .:

Comps . R . V . Vassar-Smith , P Z . 82 and K 39 , A . G . Soj ., Prov . G . H . ; A . V . Hatton , P . Z . 493 , Prov . G . J . ; Jas . li . Winterbotham , P . ' / - 82 , Prov . G . S . E . ; J . Bryan , P . Z . 8-19 . Prov . G . Treas . ; A . R . Grieve , P . Z . 493 , Prov . G . Reg ; H . S . Stephens , P . Z . 83 Q , Prov . G . Soj . ; VV . C . Ferris , P . Z . 439 , Prov . A . G . Soj . ;

Dr . I . Campbell , P . Z . S 3 9 , Prov . A . G . Soj . ; A . S . Helps , 839 , Prov . G . S . B . ; H . T . Jew , H . 493 , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; R . P . Summer , '/ ,. 439 , Prov . G . D . C . ; ] , A . Matthews . 82 , Prov . G . Org . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . Z . 82 , G . Supt . of Suffolk ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . Z ., P . Prin . G . Soj . ; Baron de Ferrieres * , P . Z , P . Prov . G . J ., P . A . G . Soj . ; and a large attendance of companions of the province .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Gloucestershire.

Prov . G . Chapter was opened in due form . The report of the Prov . G . Treasurer was read . Owing to recent Charity votes , and especially to the effort made in the province in connection with the 1892 Festival of the Boys ' School , there was a considerable deficit , which the Baron de Ferrieres now volunteered to make good . Comp . Bryan was unanimously re-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer .

The roll of the province was called , and then the Prov . Grand Superintendent proceeded to the appointment and investment of tha officers of Prov . Grand Chapter as follows :

Comp . R . V . Vassar-Smith , P . Z . 82 and 8 39 , Asst . G . Soj . ... ... ... Prov . G . H . ,, George Norman , P . Z . 82 ... ... Prov . G . J . „ James B . Winterbotham , P . Z . 82 ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Dr . I . Campbell , P . Z . 839 ... ... Prov . G . S . N .

„ J . Bryan , P . Z . S 39 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ James David , P . Z . 839 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ W . Renwick , M . E . Z . 493 ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ R . P . Sumner , M . E . Z . S 39 ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S .

„ Rev . P . Hattersley-Smith , H . 82 ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ E . L . Baylis , J . 82 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ C . G . Clark , J . 493 ••• •¦• ••• Prov . G . Std . Br . „ E . N . Witchell , J . 839 ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . A . Matthews , 82 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Llewellyn Evans , 82 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . ,, Sergt .-Major Carroll , 82 ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .

A handsome ceremonial sword and case , presented by Comps . Renwick and Matthews ( Mayor of Gloucester ) , were used for the first time , and Comp . Dr . Campbell likewise presented a handsomely emblazoned heraldic banner for the use of Prov . Grand Chapter . It was stated by the Grand Superintendent that the opening of a new chapter at Stroud was in contemplation .

Prov . Grand Chapter having been duly closed , the companions dined together , under the presidency of the Grand Superintendent , in the banqueting room of the hall .

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .

ANNUAL ELECTION AND FESTIVAI On Thursday , the 30 th ult ., the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , when the office-bearers for next year were elected and installed . Thereafter the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . Andrew . At thc business meeting there was a large attendance of members of

Grand Lodge , and the throne was occupied by the Grand Master , Bro-Lord Haddington . The Grand Master at once declared the elective offices vacant , and proposed the election of Sir Charles Dalrymple of Newhailes , Bart , to be Grand Master of Scotland . This was unanimously adopted ,

and a deputation was sent to intimate this election to Sir Charles . On the return of the deputation escorting the Grand Master elect , their approach was announced by trumpeters , and a very hearty greeting was given the new Grand Master .

The retiring GRAND MASTER intimated the election , and congratulated Sir Charles Dalrymple on his unanimous election , and said he did not anticipate he would have the difficulties which their predecessors had to face , for thc Grand Lodge was now in a peaceful condition , and Scottish Masonry was in a flourishing state , and he would have the sympathy and support of the office-bearers and of all Scottish Masons .

lhe ceremony of installation was then performed , and thereafter the Grand Master announced that he appointed Lord Saltoun to be Grand Alaster Depute , and Bro . John Graham of Broadstone , Prov . Grand Master of Glasgow , Substitute Grand Master . These Grand Officers were then installed , and thereafter the other officebearers were elected and installed .

On the motion of the GRAND MASTER , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : " That the members of the Grand Lodgeof Scotland desire to express and place on record their high appreciation of the faithful , zealous , and efficient manner in which the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington has discharged the duties of Grand Master Mason during his two years '

tenure of office ; their cordial and heartfelt thanks for the great interest his lordship has taken in Grand Lodge affairs , more particularly in visiting so many provinces ; their deep regret that his state of health necessitated his declining to accept re-election ; their assurance that Lord Haddington

leaves the Masonic throne carrying with him tne profound respect and warm affection and gratitude of every Scottish Craftsman ; and their earn . st hope that , as opportunity occurs , his lordship will still favour Grand Lodge and Grand Committee with his presence and advice in their deliberations . "

The brethren thereafter celebrated the Festival of St . Andrew in the Great Hall , about 126 being present , and the Grand Master in the chair . The chair was supported by Bros , the Earl of Haddington , Past G . M . ; Lord Saltoun , Depute G . M . ; John Graham of Broadstone , Substitute G . M . ; Lord Justice-General R . F . Shaw Stewart ; R . VV . Macleod

Fullarton , Q . C , Graham Murray , Q . C , M . P , Major Newall , D . Murray Lyon , G . Sec . ; ex-Provost Christie Stirling , G . D . of C ; Dr . Ivison Macadam , Gen . Boswell , Col . J . A . Reid , Capt . Sneddon , the Rev . Dr . T . B . VV Niven , of Pollokshields , G . Chap . ; Reid , G . Cashier ; Provost Milloy , R .

Rothe ay , J . II . Forshaw , G . C . H . M'Naught , J . Wilson Wallace , Joseph I . oxdale , the Rev . George Gunn , William Black , Colin Galletly , Thomas Halket , George Dobie , J . M'Naught Campbell , W . Munro Denholm , and R . Fitzroy Bell .