Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

The three principal officers designate were Bros . Rev . Wm . dec , W . M . ; Dr . S . Farmer , S . W . ; and John Thompson , J . W . Previous to the installation of the W . M . designate , Bro . Dalrymplc was invited to the chair , and- advanced five candidates to the honourable Degree of M . M . Bro . Cree was then presented by Bro . Dalrymple to Bro . Jas . Gardiner , and duly installed W . M ., and invested his officers . Bro . Taos . A TKINSON , P . M . 229 , P . S . G . O ., delivered the customarj

addresses . When wc look at the Beacon Hill above the ancient town of Penrith , be ' ng a part of . the " higlewood ., " the name , of the new lodge is most appropriate , and add one verse that the writer composed more than 30 years ago in reference to the " Beacon : "

What chances and changes your summits have seen , Wild strife round your basements and valleys I ween ; The raid and the foray , again and again , Not half your traditional records remain . A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Col . Sewell foi having consecrated the new lodge . Prov . Grand Lodge was then opened , and the minutes read and eon firmed . The roll of lodges and Prov . Grand Officers were called , the formei

being all represented , but a few of the latter tendered their apology . Bro . COLLIN , P . G . Treas ., read a statement of accounts , which showed a balance of nearly . £ 60 , and they were passed as read , and Bro . Collin was again , on the motion of Bro . Col . SEWELL , seconded by Bro . DALRYMPLE , unanimously elected P . G . T ., and the following brethren were invested as Prov . Grand Officers for the year , viz .:

Bro . E . G . Mitchell , P . M . 151 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ II . Hartley , P . M . 216 ... ... .... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . G . B . Amies , W . M . 216 ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ } . ] . Little , P . M . 2 S 2 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O .

„ Dr . Chas . Gore-Ring , W . M . 452 ... ... Prov . j . G . O . „ Rev . Wm . Cree , W . M . 46- ' ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ P . de E . Collin , P . M . 151 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ John Nelson , W . M . 421 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . of M . „ J . C . Thompson , P . M . 282 .. ... Prov . G . See .

„ Geo . Starkey , J . W . 21 } ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ B . C . Waller , 195 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ H . Bewcs , 151 ... ... ... Prov . G . L of W . „ Thos . Annison , W . M . ) SI ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ Jos . Purser , 282 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ " Dr . S . Farmer , S . W . 462 ... ... Prov . G . S . B .

„ W . Hcathcotc , S . W . 21 ( 1 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ John Thompson , J . W . 462 ... ... Prov . G . l . G . „ j . P . Bennett , 229 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . M . Clarke , M . O . 213 ... ... ~ \ „ K Jackson , J . W 216 I p (; s rf „ Win . Shaw , M . O . 216 ... ... ... I „ G . E . Cartmcll ... ... ... J „ George Smyley , Tyler 462 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The four members of the Committee of General Purposes were reappointed , and Bro . WALLER , P . J . G . I ) ., moved as a recommendation to the Prov . Grand Master , that the next annual Provincial Grand Lodge be held at Kendal , which was supported by Bro . T . A . ARGLES , P . M . 195 , S . G . D . of Kngland . The Provincial Grand Officers were presented with their certificates . Bro . DALRYMPLE moved , on behalf ol Bro . Broadbent , that 20 guineas be voted from the Provincial Funds to his Stewardship on behalf of the Mark

Benevolent Fund , which was seconded by Bro . Rev . G . B . ARMES , and unanimously agreed to . The D . P . G . M . then said he could not allow the Provincial Grand Lodge to be closed without saying a word in reference to the stale of the province and Mark Masonry in general . It could not be but a fact patent to all that that beautiful Degree had become a power in their province and in the land , and perfect harmony prevailed ; and they were now a province of 10 lodges , all doing good work , and the new lodge that had been consecrated that day he felt the utmost confidence for its future welfare .

The following were also present : Bros . Bcwden , 452 ; G . Brookar ; J . Richardson , Co ; H . I ) . Cook , P . P . G . Org , ; James B . Thwailes , 462 , who has taken a great interest in the Degree being established at Penrith ; J . Pearson , 462 ; nnd others . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren dined at the Crown Hotel , where the usual loyal and Masonic leasts were dul y honoured .

Stewart Lodge, No.1960, India

STEWART LODGE , No . 1960 , INDIA

The By-Laws of "Stewart" Lodge , No . i 960 , meeting at Rawa ! P ' nuli ( in Winter ) and Murree , in the Punjab , have been revised , in fact , renewed , and duly confirmed in open lodge , on August 6 th , 1 S 92 , as well as by the

Deputy District Grand Master and the M . W . Grand Master , in due course , There are 38 pages of printed matter , devoted not only to the Regulations , but various interesting and important subjects , which render the brochure of considerable value and utility .

As my lamented friend and Brother , Henry Josiah Whymper , CLE ., was a founder of this lodge , one of its most devoted members to his decease , and assisted in the preparation of the above , to mam- of us

( especially those connected with the " Quatuor Coronati " Lodge , No . 21170 ) , this able compilation will be doubly valued , and all particulars of its scope and character cannot fail to be eagerly read by a large circle of Masonic students at home and abroad .

The introductory sketch is by the zealous W . M ., Bro . f apluin | . II . Leslie , R . A ., and mentions the fact that the lodge is named afN . r Ihe laic R . W . Bro . Anthony Stewart , P . Dist . G . M . ; the first meeting being held 011 December 27 th , 1881 , by dispensation , and the warrant is dated February

Stewart Lodge, No.1960, India

ylh , 1 SS 2 . " It naturally suffers from a want of continuity in its members a difficulty well nig h impossible to meet , with the ever changing conditions of Indian society , both civil and military . Nevertheless it succeeds in holding its own in the district . " It has done move than these words suggest , for it has become one of the foremost lodges in India , but evidentl y Bro . Captain Leslie would rather keep well within the bounds , whilst claiming a rightful position for No . i 9 60 .

Reference is made to the distinguished brethren who belong to the "Stewart , " such as Bro . W . G . I ) . Massy , CIS . ( known as " Redan Massy "; Bro . R . W . Sarlorius , C . M . G . ; and F . J . Aylmer [ Capt . ] , recipients of the coveted Victoria Cross , and to Bro . II . J . Wh ymper , CLE ., " one of the best known authorities of the day on all branches of Masonic literature , and a member of the Inner Circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , E . G ., " now , alas I 110 more .

Then follows an excellent reproduction of the warrant , signed b y Lord Lathom , as the Dtp . G . M ., and bearing the unusual words , "N . B . —This Lodge has special permission to meet at Murree during the summer months , S / iaiheell II . Gierke , G . S . ; " and also an artistic facsimile—in colours —of the lodge banner , which makes a handsome addition to the contents .

The by-laws arc well arranged , and form a very suitable code , as complete and comprehensive , as also strictly Masonic in aim and spirit , that they cannot be much improved upon , if any . They seem to me all that is needful or desirable , and one or two of the rules might well be generall y adopted .

The particulars concerning the " Punjab Masonic Institution arc both opportune and welcome . It is a development from an " Education Fund" of the Lodge of Hope , No . 782 , which was merged in the loregoing , after the formation of the District Grand Lodge in iS 6 y , In 1873 four children were elected as benclicaires , and in 1892 there were 1 G

boys and 24 g irls ( total 40 ) on the Fund , with an invested capital of some So , 000 rupees . There are only 22 lodges in the district , so it shows what can be done by earnest and kind-hearted Craftsmen . The interesting article is by the R . W . Iiro . E . Woodall Parker , Past Dist . G . M ., who right I v terms this " a i > -nuiil Chat ily , '' and p .-rys a well deserved tribute to

the "Stewart Lodge ; " the members and the lodge having contributed the handsome sum of over ifi , ooo rupees to the Punjab Masonic Institution in 11 yeais . jewels have been awarded the Stewards since 1886 , and No . lyGu has been presented with five gold , five silver , and two bronze , besides a special jewel to the W . M . in 1891 by the District Grand Master , an

unprecedented distinction . It is also a pleasure for one to record the fact that No . i 9 60 sent a Steward ( Major F . A . Bowles , P . M ., ice ) , to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 1 S 9 ; ,, with £ Sb ( is ., so that whilst their own local claims are attended to the Central Masonic Charities are not forgotten . The roll of presiding officers from 1 SS 2 to 1 S 93 in No . i 960 , and then

the list of the members from its foundation to January of this year , exhibiting the names of ihe founders , as well as past and present subscribers , form two useful tables . There is also a register of the members of the "Stewart , " who as such have held office in the District Grand Lodge of the Punjab , alike honourable to all concerned .

To me the most interesting portion of this very readable pamphlet is the article by my lamented friend , Bro . 11 . J . Whymper , on "The Lodge Library , " who introduces the . subject as follows : " A lodge library , containing standard works , forms an excellent means to assist the student in the acquirement of Masonic knowledge . It must

always be difficult , in the First instance , for a novice to know which books have been written on numerous Craft subjects , and which of these books to read . It is hoped that as this lodge grows older , its own library ( with tine care and support ) may afford all such information to its members . For the present it will suffice for the purpose to state brielly what books a young Freemason oiiijlil to read . "

Bro . Whymper wisely begins with the by-laws of the neophyte ' s lodge , and the latest edition of the Book of Constitutions , following - the recommendation with Bro . Gould ' s " History of Freemasonry , " and remarks thai " If he docs this , he may be left alone—he will know enough . " Should thu

great work " frighten the novice , " Preston , Hutchinson , Ashe , and CalcoU arc suggested , with the addition thereafter , of Anderson , especially lnC edition of 173 , 8 , and any issue of Dermolt ' s " Ahimaii Rezon " ( Eng ' '' publication ) , by which means " the young Mason will have a very fair knowledge of the Masonic literature of last century . "

If more information is needed , mention is made of Fori , Findel , l . ) im > Hughan , Lane , Woodford , Sadler , and " Kcnning ' s Cyclop . edia , " with Un Mack . Ty ' s Eneyclopa-dia , and the 1 'Yalcrnily Company ' s " History ot l'i ' w ' masonry and Omeovdanl Orders , " Bro . Whymper slating that " there is hardly any question which cannot be solved by a reference to the last tl""

on the list . " The catalogue of books is not a large one , but well and carefully select ! . ' 11 with a view in include as many valuable works as possible in the clr * - collection . The " Quatuor Coronati Lodge" publications are coi > i |» c ' ^ save volume o :: e of the " Masonic Reprints , " a conv of which wo' 1 ' 1 ' ,

highly appreciated by the members , if any brother is moved lu presents '" - to complete the set . /' " onus for candidates , joining members , S : c , to / ill in , conch "' able production , which has been handsomel y printed in a style that can ' be excelled . Ten only have been printed on vellum and laslefully b' '" " ,,

morocco , one each being presented to our beloved Grand Master ; " ' the Duke of Cmuuight , R . W . Bro . E . W . Parker , P . D . G . M . I ' " ); '' . ' Library of the Grand Lodge of England , R . W , Iiro . Col . C . !' " A ); , ; ' ' ^ Dist G . M ., the lodge library , the W . M ., two Post Masters , and n )^"

1 value my pein of a booklet immensely . , v vv . j . IIUC ; MA >