Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

The GRAND MASTER said he was sure they would accept very heartily this offer . They thought thc first fruits were on a very large scale . Grand Lodge then proceeded to the election of members of Grand Committee . There were 16 candidates for 14 vacancies , and the following brethren were elected by the undernoted numbers : Bros . Major F . W . Allan , Glasgow , 254 ; John Carruthers , Glasgow , 225 ; Andrew J . Stephenson , Perth , 221 ; fames Hampton Forshaw , Aberdeen , 219 '; J . MacNaught

Campbell , Glasgow , 218 ; George Christie , Stirling , 216 ; A . A . Speirs of Elderslie , Houston , 212 ; J , Dalrymple Duncan , Glasgow , 206 ; James Muir , Uddingston , 199 ; J . H .-Balfour Melville , W . S ., younger of Strathbrinness , 196 ; James Berry , j . P ., Dundee , 1 S 4 ; Allan Mackenzie , Edinburgh , 165 ; C . C . Nisbet , W . S ., Edinburgh , 154 ; and James Drummond , W . S ., Edinburgh , 126 . Bros . Major Allan , J . MacNaught Campbell , George Christie , A . A . Spiers , J . Dalrymple Duncan , James Muir , Allan Mackenzie , and C . C . Nisbet , were on the Committee during the past year .

A motion to the effect that Depute and Substitute Masters and Wardens become members of Grand Lodge was , after discussion and on the motion of Bro . Simpson , Edinburgh , remitted to Grand Committee for consideration and report . The other business was routine .

Consecration Of The Humber Installed Masters' Lodge, No. 2494, At Hull.

CONSECRATION OF THE HUMBER INSTALLED MASTERS' LODGE , No . 2494 , AT HULL .

On Friday , the and inst ., the most important function that has taken p lace in Masonic circles in Hull celebrated the consecration of theabove new lodge by the D . P . G . M ., R . W . Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett . The ceremonies of consecrating the new lodge and installing its first Master were next impressively performed by the D . P . G . M ., assisted by the Prov . Grand Reg ., Bro . R . R . Hawley , the Prov . Grand Chaplains , Bros , the Rev . C .

Linley , M . A ., and the Rev . E . Fox-Thomas , and the music was ably rendered by a select choir under the direction of Bro . J . R . Stringer , P . P . G . Organist . During the proceedings within the lodge , Bro . W . HARLING SISSONS , D . P . G . M . Lincolnshire , delivered an oration , couched in sublime terms , which added not a little to the dignity of the interesting event .

. It may be stated , forthe information of the brethren generally , that for about 12 years there has been an Installed Masters' Lodgeof Instruction held in Hull under the warrant of the Humber Lodge , No . 57-The brethren who have passed the chair only are eligible for membership , and it is worthy of note that the lodge has been founded for the promotion of the study of Freemasonry in its literary , archxological ,

and philoso ' phical characters ; to provide a special lodge as a bond of union for these worship ful brethren ; to undertake public lectures and discussions for the instruction and improvement of the brethren in Hull and district , and generally to endeavour to raise the standard of Masonry , and to support the princip les and tenets of the Craft in their highest sense . The brethren are to be congratulated that so well known and respected a

Craftsman , as Bro . Michael Charles Peck , Past Grand Standard Bearer of England , P . P . G . W ., the Provincial Grand Secretary of N . and E . Yorkshire , has been installed the first Worshipful Master of this lodge , which s unique in its character in the Masonic world , and the following brethren were presented for investment as its first officers : Bros . D . J . O'Donoghue , P . P . G . W ., I . P . M . ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . Sup . Wks ., S . W . ; G . L .

Shackles , P . P . G . D ., JAV . ; Col . H . Fawcett Pudsey , P . S . G . D ., Chap . ; E . Corris , P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; T . B . Redfearn , P . A . G . S ., Sec ; lohn Bilson , S . D . ; Thomson holey , P . P . G . Supt . Wks ., J . D . ; J . R . Ansdell , P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; A . E . Kessen , Org . ; A . King , P . P . G . D ., I . G . ; R . Beevers , P . P . G . Supt . Wks ., Stwd . ; and H . Preston , P . P . G . D ., Tyler .

At the conclusion of the business , upon the invitation of the new Worshipful Master , about 100 brethren sat down to a recherche banquet . The tables were very tastefully decorated , and Bro . G . W . Richardson , the Chief Steward of the Humber Lodge , purveyed in capital style , assisted by a number of brethren who kindly and very efficiently acted as Stewards on this memorable occasion .

The toast list was not unduly prolonged , and the Dep . Prov . Grand Master in responding , said that he esteemed it the highest honour to have been privileged to consecrate that lodge which was destined to benefit the Hull and district lodges , and to install his worthy friend and brother , the Prov . Grand Secretary . It was a red-letter day in his Masonic life , and one which would ever be associated with the pleasantest possible recollections .

The P . G . M ., the Marquess of Zetland , was entertaining a large party at Aske Hall , or he would have attended that day ' s important function . Kind letters and good wishes were received from Bros . Gould , Hughan , and Speth , the celebrated " Quatuor Coronati " trio , and other distinguished brethren . An excellent selection of vocal music , interspersed between the customary loyal and Masonic toasts , in the course of which several very able and

interesting speeches were made . The entire arrangements were carried out without a hitch , as befitting to such an auspicious occasion , Thc Earl of Yarborough , Senior Grand Warden of England , had intended to have been present , but was compelled to proceed to London . M ~ ny other distinguished members of the Craft also sent letters of apology , and wished success to the new lodge . The following were present : —

Bros . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . Eng , D . P . G . M . ; W . Harling Sissons , D . L ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., D . P . G . M . Lincolnshire ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Joseph Todd , P . G . Treas . 1 . Henderson , J . P . G . W . ; J . L . Seaton , J . P ., H . B . Anderson , H . O . Piercy , and D . J . O'Donoghue , P . P . G . Ws . ; Revs . Clement Linley and E . ['" ox-Thomas , P . G Chips . ; R . R . HawK-y , P . G . Reg . ; W . H . Cowper , J . P ., J . Sykes Rymer , J . P .

Tom Turner , J . P ., Edward Corris , and Francis Fullerton , P . P . G . Reg . ; Colonel H . F . Pudsey , Joel Edgar , and H . C . Clarke , P . G . Deacons ; T . Thompson , H . To zes , G . L . Shackles , A . King , J . Walton , Charles Gray , John Clark , S . Rutter , Major W . H . Wellsted , J . P .. ] . Matthews , H . Preston , H . Haigh , George Wilson , anl W . C . Whiteside . P . P . G . Ds . ; W . D . Keyworth , W . Tesseyman , A . W . Ansell , ' R . Beevers , F . Blackburn , and Thomson Foley , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; Henry Foster , M . D ., Prov . G . D . C ; T . Marshall , M . M . Westerby , and George

Consecration Of The Humber Installed Masters' Lodge, No. 2494, At Hull.

J . Robinson , P . P . G . D . Cs . ; N . Shaw , Prov . G . S . B . ; R . Glover , J . S . Moss , J . R . Ansdell . J . Mackaill , R . E . Webb , and T . A . Haigh , P . P . G . S . Bs . ; George Lei gh , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; F . Creaser , J . Chappell , and J . Rennard , P . P . G Std . Brs . ; ] . R . Stringer , P . P . G . Org . ; T . B . Redfearn , P . Asst . G . Sec . J . Wildbore , " W . M ., W . C . Bradley , P . M ., A . E . Kessen , P . M ., W . Brook , P . M . , and R . Rayner , P . M ., of 57 ; J . Y . Torr , W . M ., J . T . Towler , P . M ., J . W . Bur . ton , P . M ., L . E . Stephenson , P . M ., and L . Brekke , P . M ., of 250 ; W . A , Hutchence , 543 : W . H . Winpenny , W . M . 734 ; Dr . I . W . Mason , W . M ., Dr .

H . Woodhouse , P . M ., J . Bilson , P . M ., and J . Carlill Savill , Sec , 1010 ; H . Watson , P . M . 1040 ; J . J . Adamson , W . M ., J . G . Wallis , P . M ., F . Carter , P . M ., and G . Spink , P . M ., of 1511 ; Dr . R . W . Cooper , P . M . 1605 ; T . Heaton Haller , W . M ., and G . W . Greenwood , P . M ., of 2134 ; G . W . Richardson , T . Hart , G . H . Panton , R . T . Watson , G . Shepherdson , P . J . Drasdo , P . Atkinson , T . B . Atkinson , W . C . Thornton , T . Morrill , M . J . Martensen , and T . W . Biggins , Stwds . ; and F . J . Lambert , P . G . Tyler , W . Clayton , D , Swallow , and F . W . Clayton , Tylers .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Hampshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF HAMPSHIRE .

The Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight met on the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Winchester , when there were present Comps . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., G . Supt . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , Prow G . H . ; and T . W . Faulkner , Prov . G . J . The general attendance of Present and Past Principals was very large . The Prov . G .

Ireasurer , Comp . 1 tiling , submitted the accounts , which were extremel y satisfactory in every point . Every chapter had paid up the dues , and there was a balance in hand of ^ 34 13 s . 4 d . It was stated also that Royal Arch Masonry was prospering in the province , for out of 24 chapters all but four had had exaltations during the year . The balance-sheet was adopted , and

the Audit Committee were appointed . The Prov . G . Treasurer was heartily and unanimously re-elected for the fourth time , and , returning thanks for the compliment , he suggested that if one or two of the chapters would send in their dues somewhat earlier than they had done , it would be more convenient .

The Grand Superintendent then invested the officers as under : Comp . J . E . Lc Feuvre ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ Stopher , 76 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ \ i . G . Goble , 309 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . ,, E . N . Cross , 195 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N .

„ G . J . Tilling , 1461 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . " ]; rT \ i , ¦ ; ^ Prov . G . P . Ss . ,, Rev . 1 ' .. 1 . Martin , 2 57 ... ... ) „ E . O . Longland , 359 ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ A . J . Blackman , 394 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S .

„ Cockburn , 133 1 j Prov . G . S . Bs . „ J . Pans , 1 75 ... ... ... j ,, P . H . Emanuel , 206 S ... ... ) „ n c . , D „ J . Mitchell , 1428 j Prov . G . Std . Brs " Hu ' h ^' P ] Prov . G . D . Cs . „ H . Harbor , 2016 ... ... ... ) „ W . A . Roe , 903 ... ... - } p „ A r , nr .

,, Pearse , 130 ... ... ... ) ,, R . Hewitt , 2074 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, J . G . Lancaster , 342 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . „ Exell , 487 ... - ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .

Comp . GOUI . E moved that ^ 3 3 s . should voted from I ' rov . Grand Chapter funds in aid of the expense of printing the Provincial Calendar . Comp . J ACOB seconded , and the resolution was agreed to . The next business arose out of a resolution come to by Grand Chapter ,

as to the alteration of the qualilying period for exaltation of a brother from 12 months to three months after hc shall have become a Master Mason . It was stated lhat there was a strong opinion in ah the chapters adverse to such a change from 12 months to 28 days , and some desired its reference back to Grand Chapter .

The GRAND SII-ERINTENDENT said he was not present in Grand Chapter , and was not in any way responsible for what took place there . He thought that a year ' s probation was , perhaps , loo long , but a change to one month was too extreme . A short time ago some alteration was suggested , and it waa

said in Grand Chapter that it was impossible to make any ch , nge in Royal Arch Masonry . If such action as he had spoken of were to be taken , he thought it might be altered to a . term of three or six months . lt was not desirable to rush into extremes . It was a question that each chapter shoultl consider carefully , and give Grand Chapter its opinion .

Comp . ATKINS had hoped to have heard more about the proceedings of Grand Chapter and also the opinion of other chapters in the province . Comp . BLACKMAN said his chapter was opposed to it . Comp . J ACOH was opposed lo the change , but seconded a suggestion of six months made by Comp . Atkins in order to elicit the opinion of Provincial Grand Chapter .

Comp . LE FEUVRE said thc Provincial Grand Secretary was not present when Grand Chapter adopted the resolution , and it was received late for insertion in thc agenda , lt was now the duty of the Provincial Grand Chapter and the chapters generally to move in the matter , and to propose ilw

non-conlirmation of the resolution in Grand Chapter , and that three or six months be subslituttd for four weeks . ' 1 heir Principals must attend Grand Chapter to support these views , l ' he suggested alteration was not brought forward by London chapters , who supported tlie one month limit , and tin ; country chapters were almost all opposed to it .

A resolution that the resolution of Grand Chapter be not confirmed was unanimously carried . In view of the increased number of-officers lo what the province was no «' entitled , because il had over 25 chapters , the P . G . Treasurer was authorised to provide the necessary regalia . It was stated that the Lymington Chapter No . 319 , was in abeyance , not having paid any dues since 1871 . The niinui' - books of the Chapter were signed by the ( irand Superintendent after P . C

Chapter had closed . The Principals and companions then adjourned to a banquet at the Guildhall Refectory , Bro . dowser catering excellently . The selection of Comp . P , Stopher , P . Z ., Ior so high an office in Prov . ( irand Chapter gave great satisfaction to Chapter No . 70 , 01 which he is the senior member . ' He joined it nearly 30 years ago , and has retained membership with honour to himself and advantage to the chapter .