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of our management , it is not " equal" to those instances . The published accounts of this institution will show what amount of the ^" 9100 / have in the ten years personally received ; and I leave it to the Craft to

express their opinion as to its excess or moderation , merely observing that few have any idea of the incessant labour and anxiety imposed by the creation ( for such it has been ) of our Institution , with an

extensive new building and entire re-orgamsation . Expected to fill various positions , all involving expenditure , and called upon to

contribute to every appeal made , I can only testify that the margin is not so wide as the " Rectangular" would have it believed .

The charge brought against the members of committees really does not need refutation ; but for the sake of those who have not the means of obtaining a knowledge such as are possessed by those

more immediately or actively interested in the welfare of the school , I take this opportunity of bearing my testimony ( whatever , in the eyes of the author of " Freemasonry * . its Use and Abuse , " that may be worth ) to

thcsingleness of purpose , absence of selfishness , generosity and liberality , honesty of desire to carry out the wishes of the Craft , by which all the membcrsof the committees of this institution , since my connection with

it , have ever been actuated . In the Audit Committee , I can truly say that , so far from ever evincing an inclination to " make things pleasant , " I have occasionally thought them determined to make things

as disagreeable as possible by the rigid manner in which explanation on every point , however trifling , has invariably been insisted on . In the judgment passed on all these brethren by our " pleasant" critic , verily , they have found their reward .

For myself , I can only say that I have endeavoured to labour efficiently and conscientiously—having devoted myself to an undertaking with which , without indulging in an empty boast or idle hope , I have

a pride in believing my name will be associated . By friends I have been censured for not turning such poor abilities as I possess to better account . I have not given

heed to their counsels , but have steadily persevered in the path I had chosen . In the judgment of the " pleasant" writer before referred to , verily , I have received my encouragement .

But there is one charge I find I have overlooked—that money which ought to be spent for the benefit of those in our various institutions , is absorbed by "tavern dinners , rosettes and other childish tinsel , "

& c . Is , or is not , the writer aware that these things are all decided on by each Board of Stewards as annually assembled , who amongst themselves agree to cop tribute to a special fund for their provision , and

by that standing out in bright contrast ' with , as I believe , all other institutions . The festival expenses ( for that is what the

"dinners , rosettes and tinsel " mean ) ofthe Masonic Institutions are defrayed entirely from this special fund , and not one farthing ofthe donations contributed to the funds of

the Institutions is employed in payment for thc articles quoted . Verily , brother Stewards , in the judgment of our " pleasant " writer , your liberality and exertions have . their reward .

In the twenty sections into which "Freemasonry : its Use und Abuse " is divided , there are many subjects treated of witli

more or less ability , witli more or less questionable taste—some with judgment , some with a sad lack of discretion . To certain of them I should like to direct attention

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and if leisure and opportunity serve , I will further trouble you with the results of my examination of the views and opinions of this new " Daniel come to judgment . " Bearing in mind the title of the new

publication , I do not forget that Euclid defines angles other than "right ; " and with a knowledge of the means of information possessed by our excellent brother , is it strange that I am reminded more vividly of the " obtuse " than the " acute " ?

Prov. Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.

PROV . GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .

INSTALLATION OF THE PROVINCIAL G . M . FOR EAST LANCASHIRE .

A Provincial Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Eastern Division of the county of Lancaster , was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Free-Trade Hall , Manchester , for the purpose of installing Bro . Le Gendre N . Starkieas Grand Master ofthe Province ( an office

which had been rendered vacant by the death of Bro . Stephen Blair , of Bolton , in July last , after having filled it for a period of about sixteen years ) and other Provincial Grand Officers . There was a large attendance of brethren , every lodge in the province being represented on the

occasion , as well as the Grand Lodge of Kngland , and various provincial lodges . Amongst those present during the proceedings were : — Bros . Lord Carnarvon , D . G . M . of England ; John Hervey , G . S . of England ; C . J . Bannister , P . G . Sword Bearer of England ; E Busher , P . G . Sword

Bearer of England ; A . H . Royds , Prov . G . M . of Worcestershire ; John Hick , M . P ., and the following Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire : Bros . J . Le Gendre N . Starkie , R . W . Prov . G . M . ; W . R . Callender , jun ., R . W . Prov . D . G M . ; H . Hutchinson , Prov .

S . G . W . ; W . Birch , Prov . J . G . W . ; the Rev . Thomas Radley , Prov . G . C ; W . Harrison , Prov . G . R . ; John Tunnah , Prov . G . S . ; R . Radcliffe , Prov . S . G . D . J . W . Maclure , Prov . J . G . D . ; E . A . N . Royds , Prov . G S . W . ; T . G Gibbons ,

Prov . Acting D . C . ; T . Clarkson , Prov . Asst . D . C- ; J . M . Whitehead , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; W . Gouldthorp , Prov . G . Organist ; John Duffield , Prov . Hon . Sec . ; and Austin Shellard , Prov . Asst . D . C .

A Craft lodge was opened shortly before twelve o ' clock by Bro . Gibb Smith , W . M . ofthe Friendship Lodge , 44 ( Manchester ) , and the other officers of that lodge . The lodge having been opened in the various degrees , the Deputy Grand Master of England ( Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon )

and the officers ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge entered , and the Deputy Grand Master having taken the chair , and opened the Provincial Grand Lodge , the Prov . Grand Secretary stated that letters of apology for non-attendance had been

received from thc Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . of England ; the Marquis of Hartington , Lord de Tab ' ey , Prov . G . M . of Cheshire ; Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M . of England ; Sir T . G . Hesketh , and others .

The . Noble Deputy Grand Master then said : Since you last met you have had to lament the death of your late respected Provincial Grand Master . Death has removed him from amongst you in an honoured old age , and with the respect of all his brethren . It has pleased the Grand

Master to appoint a successor , and that successor I rejoice to think is one whom you will cheerfully and heartily welcome amongst you—one who has been long known to you by name ancl by family ; by the ties of property , and still more bv Masonic descent . Bro . Le Gendre Starkie

is the Provincial Grand Master designate , and this Provincial Grand Lodge has to-day been summoned that you may be present at his installation , and that I may have the honour and the satisfaction of performing that ceremony .

( Applause . ) The Grand Secretary then read the patent of appointment , after which Bro . J . Le Gendre N . Starkie , the Provincial Grand Master designate , was introduced by Bro . A . H . Royds . Provincial Grand Master of Worcestershire , and was duly

Prov. Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.

. reinstalled by the Deputy Grand Master of England , who , after the ceremony was completed , addressing the newly-installed Provincial . Grand Master , said that he would express his own hope , as well as the hope of that numerous Grand

Lodge , that he might for many years continue to enjoy the grand honour and rank which the rule over that province conferred . The rule over such a province as this carried with it weight and

weighty responsibilities . He would have to watch over the interests of this great province . The sight which he had before him at that moment might well satisfy him how great was the task which had been confided to him . In such a

province there were great interests to watch over , and there would be difficulties from time to time to overcome , and this could only be done by investigating the matters complained of , and judging them calmly and temperately . He felt

sure he would rule the province kindly , considerately , temperately , and in a conciliatory spirit , but at the same time in a firm one . Lastly , he had to remind him that the office which he had just undertaken , so far from superseding , or

in any degree dispensing with the general obligations of Masonry , only enhanced them , and . increased his responsibilities . Masonry embraced all classes . Masonry comprised the charities and virtues of private life ; it comprised also the

duties and the high qualities of social , public , and of civil life ; it taught them on the one hand how to rule wisely , and on the other hand subordination to just and constituted authority , because they knew well in Masonry that those who

could not properly obey were never fit to command . ( Applause . ) Masonry had a higher and a lower side , and he entreated him to take the higher and better side of Masonry , and so to live that his reign over this province might be long

remembered , and that he as a Mason might be an example not only to the brethren as a Mason , but to the whole outer world beyond . ( Cheers . ) The Provincial Grand Master said it was his pleasing duty to announce to them that the Deputy Provincial Grand Master would be one

well known there—one highly and justly esteemed as a Mason and as a citizen of this great and important city . ( Cheers . ) The brother to whom lie alluded , and whom he designated to the office , was Bro . W . R . Callender , jun . ( Prolonged cheers . )

Bro . W . R . Callender , jun ., then took the obligation as Deputy Provincial Grand Master . After which , The Provincial Grand Master returned thanks for his appointment to the office in which he had been installed , and the reception which had been

accorded to him . He then proceeded to reinvest the other Grand Officers of the lodge , the whole of whom he reappointed to their various offices . The usual business of the Provincial Grand Lodge was then discussed and disposed of , after which thc lodge was closed .

THE BANQUET . In thc evening a grand banquet was given in the Free-Trade Hall , at which more than five hundred of the brethren were present . The chair was taken by Lieut .-Colonel Le Gendre N .

Starkie , R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W . R . Callender , jun ., the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , being seated to his right , and the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . Deputy Grand Master of England , and other Grand Officers , to

his left . After the banquet , a number of ladies entered the gallery to witness the remainder of the proceedings . A glee party , consisting of Miss Winward , Mrs . Davis , Mrs . Squier , Miss Thorley , Miss Tomlinson , and Bros .

Edmondson , JN . Dumville , W . Dumville , Bailey , Wrigley , Wroe , and Lovatt , were also in attendance , and sang a variety of pieces during the evening , Bro . W . Gouldthorp , P . G . Org ., acting as pianist . The R W . tlie I ' rov . Grand Master gave the

usual loyal toasts , after which he proposed "The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon . the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , " and afterwards " The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . W . PG . M . of England . "

The R . W P . G . M . next gave "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said the memory of his coming