Moveable Mark Grand Lodge At York.

MOVEABLE MARK GRAND LODGE AT YORK .

CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE . [ FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT . ] The Mark Grand Lodge has from time to time thought it desirable to hold spring or autumnal meetings in the provinces , and the wisdom of the course has been so frequently demonstrated , that when York was selected for the Assembly on the oth inst ., by Lord Hennikcr , M . W . G . M ., the choice was considered a most appropriate one , and all who knew what heart the

Yorkshire brethren throw into such gatherings felt that success was assured . The onerous part of the arrangements fell to Bro . T . B . Whytehead , the esteemed Prov . G . Secretary , ably seconded by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . S . W ., the Prov . G . D . of C , and Bro . T . Todd , Prov . G . . Treas . Right nobly did these brethren work , and the Stewards selected proved most willing assistants . The arrangements made were very complete , and the hospitality was unbounded . The lady friends were not forgotten

amidst all the numerous duties , for . a varied entertainment , with light refreshments in the evening , after the banquet , pleasantly filled up the time until ten , and those inclined for quietness and artistic enjoyment combined , were able to have their desires gratified by visiting the Picture Gallery adjoining the Concert Hall . Sheets were distributed throughout the various spacious rooms appointed for the use of the brethren and the Provincial Grand Lodge , to be signed as a register of the attendance .

Provincial Grand Lodge was duly opened at 2 . 30 p . m ., by the R . W . Bro . J . Woodall-Woodall , the Prov . Grand Master , assisted by the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W ., the Dcp . Prov . G . M ., and about 200 brethren . The fine hall of the Assembly Rooms was suitably arranged for the purpose , and the " order of mourning" was observed as respects the furniture and other accessories .

The PROV . GRAND M ASTER proposed a vote of condolence with her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen aud H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany on the melancholy death of NLW . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , Past Grand Master .

' On being seconded by W . Bro . Sir JAMES MEEK , P . Prov . G . Reg ., it was carried , leaving the matter to a Committee to arrange . The vote of condolence was to be sent not only to the Oueen and the Duchess of Albany , but also to the Deputy Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , for Masonically the latter has the most reason to lament the decease of so worthy a brother , much as the British Craft everywhere regrets the loss .

About three o ' clock the Grand Lodge entered in procession as follows , marshalled by V . W . Bro . R . Berridgc , the G . D . of C ., who proved to be , as he always cfoes on such occasions , an excellent and most efficient officer : Right Hon . Lord Hennikcr , M . W . G . M . ; R . W . Bros . John W . Woodall , Prov . G . M ., as Den . G . M . ; Wm . J . Hughan , P . G . W ., as G . S . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . G . W ., asG . J . W . ; V . W . Bros . II . R . Ilathcrly , G . M . O . ; Col . C . E . Rignold , G . S . O . ; S . G . Kirchhorfcr , F . R . C . S ., & c , G . j . O . i V . Davison , G . Treas . j R . W . Bro . 1 " . Binckcs , P . G . W ., G . Sec . ; W . Bros . R . Har . vood , G . J . D . ; G . Dalrymple , G . A . D . C ; Controller S . G . Bake , G . Swd . Br . ; and J . H . Banks , G . I . G .

There were also present in the procession the following Present and Past Grand Officers : R . W . Bros . C . L . Mason , Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; A . M . Broadlcy , Past D . G . M . of the Mediterranean ; the lion . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . ; W . Bros . John Barker , P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; W . Cooke , P . G . S . O ., Prov . G . Sec . West Yorkshire ; T . I ) .

Whytehead , P . G . M . O ., Prov . G . Sec . North and Fast Yorkshire ; T . Cul . itt , P . G . S . O . ; Win . Roebuck , P . G . M . O . ; J . F . Twecdale , P . G .. S . O . ; J . Chadwick , P . G . S . O . ; C . S . Lane , P . G . D . j C . T . Woodall . P . G . D . ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , Dep . Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; T . Y . Strachan , Dep . Prov . G . M . Northumberland and Durham ; J . S . Cumberland , G . Stvvd . ; T . Armstrong , P . G . Stwd . j Percy Wallis , G . Stwd . ; and G . Carter . P . G . Stwd .

In addition to the Masters , Past Masters , and many members of lodges in both provinces in Yorkshire , there were a large number present of Provincial Grand Officers of North and Kast Yorkshire and neighbouring f ) rovinccs , including Iros . Sir J . Meek , P . P . G . Rep . ; R . B . Read , Prov . G . S . W . Northumberland and Durham ; J . Wood , P . P . G . S . O . Northumberland and Durham ; W . E . Franklin , Prov , G . Treas . Northumberland and Durham ; C . G . Padcl , P . P . G . Org . ; S . Chadwick , P . P . G . O . ; J . Todd . Prov . G . Treas . ; H . W . Wrighlcy , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Marshall , P . P . G . S . D . ; I . B . Nicolls , Prov . G . S . B . ; A . M . White , P . G . S . ; G . Balmford , P . P . G .

M . O . ; W . Peacock , P . P . G . J . O . ; M . M . Reynard , F ' . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . W . G . Chillman , Prov . G . Chap . ; 1 . L . Pugh , Prov . G . S . W . West Yorkshire ; J . T . Sellers , Prov . G . J . W . ; A . T . U . Turner , Prov . G . O . ; M . MiUington , Prov . G . S . O . ; J . Dunn , Prov . G . S . W . ; S . Middlcton , P . P . G . D . C . j R . Y . Powley , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . W . Valentine , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Thompson , Prov . G . S . W . ; E . Bryan , Prov . G . J . O . ; W . H . Cowper , Prov . G . S . W . ; J . W . Bailey , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . W . Holmes , P . P . CO . ; W . T . Wade , P . P . G . D . ; J . Monkman , P . P . G . S . W . West Yorkshire ; Edwin C . Patchitt , and others .

The musical part of the programme was conducted by Bro . C . G . Padcl , P . P . G . O ., the choir being composed of Bros . J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . W ., Src , Charles Blagbro , J . E . Wilkinson , and \ V . J . Marshall . These brethren also took part in the concert subsequently with Bros . W . S . Child and Joseph Todd , Prov . G . Treas ., and Miss Dawson , who kindly and efficiently took the place of Miss Emily Marshall , who was prevented by

indisposition from being present . The Grand Lodge having been opened in "ample form , " Bro . Blagbro most touchingly rendered the beautiful tenor solo from "St . Paul , " " Be thou faithful unto death , " which was immediately followed by the chorale " To Thee , O Lord , " which appropriately completed the affecting musical

ceremony in memoriam of H . R . H . the late Duke of Albany , P . G . M . Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , Prov . G . See , Sec , then presented the petition of the members of tho Streanshalh Lodge , No . 337 , Whitby , for consecration , and in a few suitable words explained the wishes of the brethren . The MAV . Grand Master at once responded , and proceeded to perform the

ceremony . His LORDSHIP addressed the members of the new lodge on the importance of the duties they had voluntarily engaged themselves to perform . The Degree generally was well worked in England , and , therefore , there was no need for . him as Grand Master to do more than advise them to

emulate the officers of the many Mark Lodges m Yorkshire . The zeal and ability of the officers of Grand Lodge could not be doubted , but the brethren should realize the fact that all such efforts would be unavailing unless supplemented and sustained by the hearty co-operation of the great body of Mark Masons . The Grand Master felt assured that the warrant would

de ' scend to posterity , pure and unsullied , and that the successors of Bro . Marwood , the first Master , would find that by the united efforts of himself and the founders the success of the lodge had been achieved . The consecrating vessels were carried by Bros . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , \ V . Roebuck , Thomas Cubitt , and F . Davison , the Rev . W . G . Chilntan , bearing the incense . Bro . W . M . Marwood was presented to Bro . Frederick Binckes , G . Sec , for installation by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , and the ceremony was observed and worked by that veteran brother with

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his customary impressiveness and accuracy , Bro . Binckes working all the ritual , save the concluding charge , which was pleasingly delivered by-Bro . Cumberland . The W : M . invested Bro . T . Marwood and W . H . Falking- bridge as S . and J . Wardens respectively , the acting I . P . M . selected being Bro . S . Chadwick , P . M . 279 and 291 , & c . The other appointments were , deferred to the next meeting of the lodge .

Bro . HUGHAN was called upon most unexpectedly by the Grand Master for the oration , and was well received by-the brethren , his remarks being frequently applauded , especially when he declared that the Mark Grand Lodge had all the recognition it desfred . More would mean absorption and ultimate extinction . As it was they had H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and many of the . most influential of the Craft as members . With their hearty support all should rest content , and do their best to prove worthy members of the Degree .

The WORSHIPI ' MASTER before leaving the chair proposed as honorary members of the lodge the following brethren who had contributed so kindly to the success of the meeting , viz ., Lord Hennikcr , M . W . G . M . ; John W . Woodall , acting D . G . M . ; William J . Hughan , ' acting G . S . W . ; George P . Brockbank , acting G . J . W . ; Frederic ' Davison , G . Treas . j Frederick Binckes , P . G . W ., Grand Sec . ; Robert Berridgc , P . G . M . O ,, G . D . of C . j Thomas Bowman Whytehead , Past G . M . O ., Prov . G . Sec ; and John S . Cumberland , Grand Stwd ., kc .

The PROV . GRAND M \ STER on behalf of the Prov . Grand Lodge of N . and E . Yorkshire most heartily thanked the Grand Master for the attendance of the Grand Lodge that day , and trusted that their efforts had met with the approval they had all tried to deserve . LORD HENNIKER assured the Right Worshipful Bro . Woodall , Prov . G . M ., that of all the many meetings to be noted with pleasure that

he had taken part in officially as Grand Master , he should always remember with gratification and delight their splendid reception of the Grand ' Lodge in York . He had acceded to their desire to entertain the Moveable Mark Grand Lodge most readily , and he was very pleased to find that the whole arrangements had proved to be so complete and satisfactory . There were so many apologies received' by Bro . Whytehead that we

cannot find room for a list of the names , but they included most of the Past Grand Masters and numerous influential officers , present and past , of the Grand Lodge , the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore being prevented by indisposition from fulfilling his duties as Dep . Grand Master . On the Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges being closed , the . brethren adjourned to the Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibtion , where the collation-was

provided , the band of the 5 th Regiment of Dragoons performing occasionally under the direction of Bro . T . Howard , bandmaster . The chief toasts were proposed by R . W . Bro . Woodall , the Grand Master having to leave on the conclusion of the banquet . That of " The Prov . G . M . " and " The Prov . Grand Lodge of N . and E . Yorkshire " were taken by R . W . Bro . A . M . Broadlcy , in the absence of the M . W . G . M ., his speech being one

of the intellectual treats of the day . The reply by Bro . BINCKES on . behalf of the Grand Lodge was a most . effective one , and was so appreciated that sincere regret was expressed when he concluded his able address . His graceful allusion to the services rendered b y the Grand Master during the last three years , and the affection felt for his lordship by all the Grand Lodge , especially by ( hose who had worked with him for that period , was warmly endorsed by the brethren .

The Masonic conversazione and concert in the large and magnificent Hall of the Exhibition Buildings concluded the proceedings of one of the most enjoyable gatherings it has ever fallen to our lot to experience , but many of the visitors loath to leave so voncrable a Masonic city remained till the next day to explore some of its treasures , under the guidance of Bros , Whytehead and Cumberland .

Consecration Of The University Of London Lodge, No. 2033.

CONSECRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON LODGE , No . 2033 .

The University of London Lodge was consecrated on Wednesday last at Freemasons' Hall , the ceremony taking place in the Temple , and the Pro Grand' Master officiating . As there arc now over 300 lodges in the metropolis it is usually considered that when a new . warrant is granted there may always be found some special reason for an addition being made to such a large number . The name selected . for No . 2033 , viz ., University of London , indicates the fact most clearly and such an association cannot fail

to prove most pleasing as well as promotive of the best interests of the Craft . Unless when H . R . H . the Grand Master honours such an assembly with his presence no consecration could be conducted under more favourable auspices as the Right Hon . the Ear ) of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , was the Consecrating Officer , supported by many other distinguished brethren . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D ., in the absence of Bro . Col . Shadwetl II . Clerke , opened the lodge ; the Earl of Milltown filling the chair of S . W . ; and

Sir Francis Burdett , that of J . W . ; Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold officiated as Chaplain ; Bro . R . Turtle-Pigolt was I . G . ; and Bro . Frank Richardson ably performed the duties of D . of C . There were also present R . W . Bro . Gen . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . M . Surrey ; R . W . Bro . J . Havers , P . G . W . ; V . W . Bro . Rev . \ l . J . Simpson , P . G . C . ; V . W . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , President Board General Purposes ; R . W . Bro . Sir Albert Woods , P . G . W . j W . Bro . Baron de Ferrieros , M . P ., P . G . D . ; W . Bro . Letchworth , G . D .: Bro . Edward Clarke ,

Q . C ., M . P . ; W . Bros . J . A . Kucker , P . G . D . ; Dr . Mickley ; F . Green , P . G . D . ; Magnus Ohren , 'P . G . A . D . C . ; H . C . Levander , P . G . D ., P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; j . S . Peirce , P . G . D . ; T . H . Devonshire , P . G . D . ; Griffiths Smith , A . G . D . C . ; J . Nunn , P . G . S . U . ; Bros . Rev . J ; H . Gray , P . G . C . Camb . ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . W . Essex ; H . B . Archer , P . G . S . W . Middx . ; Lieut-Col . Haldane , W . S . Gover , John Young , W . G . Lemon , W . W . Aldridge , F . E . Pocock , Barrow Emanuel , Richard Eve , P . P . G . S . W . Hants ; E . 1 . Emanuel . R . S . Archbold . Hilton . Samuel Mullens . P . G . S . B . ;

W . R . McConnell , S . D . ; S . Pope , Q . C . ; R . Luck , Charles Tyler , W . Adam , W . J . Spratling , G . Browne , W . Smithett , P . G . S . D . ; Dr . Sansom , j . Watson , T . Railing , P . G . Sec . Essex ; Dr . Pinter , G . L . Hungary ; F , E . Lemon , J . A . P . Ingoldby , Alf . Cooper , E . Owen , Robins , Maybury , Fooks , LL . B . ; Dr . Coffin , Matthews , A . Gibbings , Dr . Curnow , Lansdown , Wakley , W . W . Morgan , Tagart , Monteuuis , W . Hollingworth , J . O . Abbott , S . W . Hooper , G . W . Wigner , E . Cooper , F . S . Knyvett , P . G . S . ; R . F . Gould ; Whitmore ; G . P . Festa , E . H . Thiellay , Dr . Meadows , W . Bro . Dr . Gooding , P . G . D ., and W . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall ( Freemason ) Lodge having been formed , it was announced that the Pro Grand Master

hadarrived , and Bro . Sir Albert Woods , G . D , Candothermembers of Grand Lodge retired to conduct his lordship to the chair . In addressingthe brethren the Pro Grand Master said : You have been summoned here to consecrate and constitute this lodge . The warrant has been obtained from the Grand Master , and I have the greatest satisfaction in undertaking the duties of consecration . Of the character and prospects of the lodge I will say nothing . Those who will take the first duties are perhaps the best representatives of its merits . You have my best wishes for its future welfare . It is com-