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Article PREPARATORY BOYS' SCHOOL FUND. Page 1 of 1 Article MASONIC BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR AT COLERAINE. Page 1 of 1 Article MASONIC BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR AT COLERAINE. Page 1 of 1 Article PICNIC AT WEST GRINSTEAD. Page 1 of 1 Article PICNIC AT WEST GRINSTEAD. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESSEX PROVINCIAL CHARITY COMMITTEE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE RECENT GRAND MARK LODGE MEETING IN LIVERPOOL. Page 1 of 1
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Preparatory Boys' School Fund.
PREPARATORY BOYS' SCHOOL FUND .
The following * contributions to this fund have been received since last week , when our account of the Festival connected with laying the corner-stone of the New Hall at Wood Green by the Baroness Burdett-Coutts was published . In the case ot those of Bros . F . Adlard and E . F . Storr , who were Stewards , it was known they were promised , and
we regret that no notice of the fact was taken at the time . Bro . F . Adlard £ 10 10 o ,, E . F . Storr ... 10 10 o „ E . R . Cust ... ... 5 5 ° Acacia Lodge , No . S 76 , Monte Video , ~ ) per Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , > 10 10 o Grand Secretary J Bro . A . Arrowsmith 5 5 o
Masonic Bazaar And Fancy Fair At Coleraine.
MASONIC BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR AT COLERAINE .
Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday of last week were gala days in the good town of Coleraine . The Masons of the district are anxious to have a hall of their own in which to hold their meetings and carry out the duties imposed on them as members of our ancient and honourable Society . But the erection of a hall necessitates the expenditure of
money , and it occurred to some worthy brethren that part at all events of the requisite means might be raised by a bazaar and fancy fair , at which the fair sex might render excellent service in promoting the very laudable object in view . The idea was a natural one , and was speedily acted upon . An Executive Committee was formed , with zealous and almost ubiquitous brethren in the persons of Bros . VV . Glover and W . Price as honorary Secretaries . The
patronage was enlisted of many influential ladies , whose husbands are members of the Fraternity , among them being the Duchess of Abercorn , wife of the Grand Master of Ireland ; the Marchioness of Hamilton , wife of the Grand Master of the province ( Londonderry and Donegal ) in which Coleraine is situated ; the Marchioness of Headfort , whose husband is Grand S . Warden of Ireland ; Lady Claud Hamilton , Lady Arthur Hill , Lady Boyd , Lady
Ellis , Lady Miller , wife of Bro . Sir W . Miller , Prov . G . S . W . Londonderry and Donegal ; Lady Lenox Conyngham , Mrs . Alexander , of Knockbarna , Coleraine ; Mrs . Alexander , of Roe Park , Limavady ; Mrs . Alexander , of Castlerock ; Mrs . J . A . Lyle , Mrs . Lawlor , and others . The Town Hall , Coleraine , having been secured , was gaily decorated and fitted , and , in fact , everything was done that was calculated to promote the success of the
fete . Nor were the efforts made unavailing . It is early yet to be able to state the result financially , but as on each of the three days on which the bazaar was held the Town Hall was crowded with a succession of enthusiastic people , and as those who presided or assisted at the various stalls had the satisfaction of discovering that few , if any , of the goods or wares placed in their charge for sale remained undisposed of at closing time , we feel justified in
assuming that as a financial venture , as well as spectacularly , the brilliant fete of last week in Coleraine realised in great measure the expectations of its promoters . It is to be regretted the Prov . G . Master , the Marquis of Hamilton , was prevented b y a long-standing engagement from presiding at the opening ceremony on the Tuesday , but a most capable representative was found in his Deputy , Bro . Major W . E . Scott , D . P . G . M ., who was supported by
the following members of Prov . G . Lodge—namely , Bros . Sir William Miller , M . B ., Derry , P . G . S . W ., * Dr . J . A . MacCullagh , Derry , P . G . J . W . ; Dr . Walter Bernard , Derry , P . G . S . ; Hugh Anderson , Coleraine , P . G . T . ; John Macnie , Derry , P . G . S . , * Dr . Thomas MacLaughlin , Derry , P . G . J . D . ; William Stafford , Derry , P . P . G . ] . W . ; R . N . Chambers , Derry , P . G . l . G . ; and Dr . " Davis , Waterside , Derry , P . P . G . T . ; and the following
representatives of lodges—viz ., Bros . J . J . Johnston , Derry , 52 ; Dr . Moore , Dungiven ; William J . Fry , 190 , Queenstown ; James C . Caldwell , P . M ., Coleraine , * John Kennedy , P . M . ; Thomas Henry , jun ., M . M . ; Samuel Knox , Derry ; William Henry , Portrush ; W . Mack , W . M . ; J . R . Norris , S . W . ; R . Hunter , J . W . ; R . M'Candless , S . D . , * R . Lynn , J . D . ; J . Harris , Sec . j J . Oliver , Treas . ; and R . Dysart , I . G . ; all of Lodge 2-3 ¦; ,
Coleraine ; W . Gilmour , W . M . j J . Fyvie , S . W . ; C . J . Jenkins , J . W . ; R , Moorhead , S . D . j F . Cohoon , J . D . ; and W . Price , Sec * of Lodge 754 j Dr . Creery , Sec , and Capt . Carver , Portrush , Treas ., of Lodge 127 ; T . S . Taylor , Sec . and P . M ., and Samuel Porter , P . M ., of Lodge 211 , Magherafeltj VV . H . Finlay , 414 , and S . A . Wilson , W . M ., j . S . Black , S . W . j and Daniel Fall , Sec . ; of Lodge 100 S , Portrush .
A procession having been formed , and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge having taken their places on the dais , the choir sang the Masonic version of the National Anthem , after which Bro . Major SCOTT , as the President of the day , said his lirst duty was to express regret at the inability of the Grand Master , the Marquis of Hamilton , to attend there , and perform the duty of opening the bazaar . He was sure no one
would regret that inability more than the Marquis himself ; but a long prior engagement prevented him coming amongst them . Their presence there on that occasion as Masons was for the purpose of expressing openly and in public the very great obligation the whole of the Masonic body were under to those ladies who had given assistance to get up this bazaar , and especially to those who had undertaken the arduous and onerous duty of superintending the different
stalls . Of the object of the bazaar—the building of a Masonic Hall—it was unnecessary for him to say many words , for , if Masons were to have meetings at all , they must have some hall or place of assembly . The public generall y need not be afraid of anything that would take place in that building , for they had the assurance 'nat , although Masons might have some secrets , yet much in connection with their Order was open and evident . 1 he principles upon which the Older was founded needed
no concealment . Recent events had clearly shown that the foundation of the Order was a belief in God , the Creator of the Universe , and they instructed all men to live as . . ° yal subjects , obedient to the laws of any country in which they might be , and also to give themselves to deeds ot Charity and benevolence . So that , as long as the hall to ij !? e used by Masons > t , iey might rest assured nothing would be done in it contrary to those principles . He had men simply to declare the bazaar open . ( Applause . )
Masonic Bazaar And Fancy Fair At Coleraine.
Bro . Scott having been saluted , and having given the brethren permission to retain their Masonic clothing , the business part of the fete was entered upon with hearty goodwill , the ladies at the various stalls exerting themselves most earnestly to promote the success of the meeting . On Thursday , the closing day , the Hall was tremendously crowded , but good humour reigned everywhere , and , as we have said , the proceedings as a fete , il not financially ,
were of the most gratifying character throughout . The programme of the bazaar was a gem of its kind , and reflects great credit on its editor , Bro . W . Glover , one of the Hon . Secretaries , who was assisted in his efforts by some very praiseworthy contributions in prose and verse from the pens of several ladies and brethren , and we can only express our regret that space does not permit of our reporting some or the shorter poems .
The following is a list of the stalls , with the names of those who presided at them , viz . : No . 1 . —Flower Stall , presided over by Lady Bruce , assisted * » y Mrs . Bruce , Hon . Miss Somerville , and Miss Bruce , with Sir H . Bruce as Steward . No . 2 Stall , presided over by Mrs . Woodside , assisted by Miss Gardiner , Miss Boyle , Miss MacMaster , Miss Wallace , Miss ] . Moore , Miss Maude Moore , Miss P .
A'loore , Miss Strahan , Miss Anderson , Miss G . Martin , Miss Woodside , Miss M . Woodside , Miss Stevenson , and Miss Sloane . Here the following articles among others were balloted for : A diminutive Shetland pony , presented by Bro . H . Anderson ; a hand-painted drawing-room screen , a four-fold scrap screen , and an inlaid music box , presented by Mrs . Woodside ; an organette , presented by Bro . A . F . O . Beyer , Belfast . In connection with this
stall was a Japanese stall with Japanese goods , in charge of Miss M . J . Woodside , Miss Gardiner , and Miss M . MacMaster . No . 3 Stall , presided ' over by Mrs . Richardson Scott , assisted by the Misses Gage and Miss Harvey . At this stall were disposed of a genuine Masonic goat , presented by Bro . O . P . Macausland ; a diminutive Shetland pony , the gift of Bro . Hugh Anderson ; a number of Masonic
aprons , far-famed rattlesnakes from Japan , & c , & c . No . 4 Stall , presided over by Mrs . Stubbs , Mrs . Leech , and Mrs . Lawrence Cox , who were assisted by Miss Scott , Miss A . Scott ( WUsboro *) , Miss Swainson , Miss Oulton , Miss H . B . Knox , Miss Crawford , Miss Davies , the Misses Garrett , Miss Johnston , Miss G . Knox , Miss Keosvn , and Miss G . Scott . Here were balloted for—A case of Moet and Chandon ' s champagne , a pair of antique brass jugs ;
lawn-tennis set , presented by Bro . J . G . Fyvie , & c . Royal Blue Lodge , No . 754 , Stall—presided over by Mrs . James C . Caldwell , Mrs . Fyvie , Mrs . J . Barr Hunter , Mrs . J . Barr Hunter , Mrs . Jenkins , Mrs . John Kennedy , Mrs . Mack , Mrs . John Mooney , Mrs . Price , and Mrs . Mill , assisted by Miss Bessie Caldwell , Miss Christie , Miss Deane , Miss Dunn , Miss Hanson , Miss Hunter ( Portrush ) , Miss Lizzie Hunter , Miss Hunter , Miss Johnston , Miss Augusta
Long , Miss Reynolds , Miss Mullan , and the Misses M'Cormick . The following valuable articles were balloted for : A first-class outside car , with rugs , mats , & c , presented by Bro . R . A . Taylor ; a four-fold Japanese draught screen , presented by Mrs . John Kennedy ; a four-fold Japanese draught screen , presented by Mrs . John Stewart ;
a lady ' s gold watch , presented by the VV . M . of Lodge No . 754 J & c . The Refreshment Stall was presided over by Mrs . Taylor and Mrs . T . G . Houston , assisted by the Misses Baxter , Miss Borowne , Mrs . Campbell , the Misses M'Cormick , the Misses Jack , Miss Ogilvy , and the Misses Smith . Here also several articles were balloted for .
Picnic At West Grinstead.
PICNIC AT WEST GRINSTEAD .
By the kind invitation of Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , a pleasing gathering took place on Tuesday , the nth inst ,, at his seat , West Grinstead Park , of the Provincial Grand Officers , Principals of chapters , and Worshipful Masters of lodges in the county . The weather throughout the day vvas charming ,
and enabled a large body of the Craft to embrace the pleasures of the reunion , and to share the hospitality of their esteemed host . The company present included Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; J . Henderson Scott , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; Lieut .-Col . C . W . Randolph , P . M . 1383 , P . G . S . W ., * Major G . C . D'Albiac , 1466 , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . E . R . Currie , 1184 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Rev . W . A . Tooth ,
1 S 21 , Prov . G . Chap ., * R . Crosskey , 311 , Prov . G . Treas . j V . P . Freeman , 315 , Prov . G . Sec ; F . Rossiter , 40 , Prov . G . S . D . ; H . A . Dowell , 1466 , Prov . G . J . D . ; C . W . Tomes , mo , Prov . G . S . of W . ; C . VV . Hudson , 315 , Prov . G . D . of C ; B . Bennett , Royal Brunswick , Prov . G . A . D . of C . j L . Lewis , Su , Prov . G . S . B . ; VV . S . Skindle , S 51 , Prov . G . S . j W . Rudge , 1619 , Prov . G . S . j
W . Ardley , Sir , Prov . G . Org . , * B . Burfield , 1 S 21 , Prov . G . A . Sec . j T . Wilkinson , 271 , Prov . G . Purst . j C . Briscoe , 311 , Prov . G . Purst . j F . Daniel , Royal Brunswick , Prov . G . S . j A . Long , 172 G ; W . R . Wood , P . G . Purst . ; T . Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler j and H . Hughes , Prov . G . A . Tyler ; also the following Provincial Grand Chapter Officers : Comps . W . H . Gibson , J . Farncombe ,
A . King , J . M . Kidd , J . H . E . Coles , and J . P . M . Smith ; the following VVorshipful Masters of lodges : Bros . F . Plowman , G . E . Chapman , 311 ; H . Kent , 315 ; G . F . Shaft , Si 1 ; H . H . Jordan , S 51 ; T . Cooper , 1110 j C . H . Haine , 1141 ; A . M . Betchley , iCipj G . Cole , 16 3 6 ; Sir F . C . Knowle , Bart ., 1726 ; G . J . Malcolm Smith , 1797 ; S . B . McWhinnie , 1947 ; with Bros . W . Dawes , H . Abbey ,
P . Prov . G . D . ; W . T . Nell , J . W . Stride , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Dumsday and J . Sayers . The guests on their arrival at the house partook of light refreshments , and then proceeded to explore the beauties of the neighbourhood , or to engage in lawn tennis and other games . Meeting again at half-past three , the company sat down to an excellent banquet , presided over by Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . The viands
and wines were excellent , and with the chastely arranged tables , reflected the greatest credit upon the house cuisine , assisted and superintended by Messrs . Sayers and Marks , of Brighton . Though no , formal toast list ! had been prepared , Sir W . W . BURRELL submitted "The Queen , " and "The Prince and the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " which were heartily given and cordially received .
Picnic At West Grinstead.
Bro . J . HENDERSON SCOTT proposed "The Provincial Grand Master , Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P . " In a few remarks he expressed the pleasure the brethren of the province felt in finding their Provincial Grand Master so much improved in health , and trusted he would be spared many years to rule over the Freemasons of Sussex .
Sir VV . VV . BURRELL , who , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception . Briefly touching upon the difficulties he experienced in the appointment of the ollicers who were annually chosen , he testified to the great assistance he received at all times from Bros . J . H . Scott and V . P . Freeman .
Before the brethren had finally separated , Bro . Lieut .-General C . VV . RANDOLPH , Prov . G . S . W ., pointing tothe splendid masterpieces of painting which adorned the walls of the dining-hall , trusted that the brethren present would support him in his desire to see the portrait of Sir Walter himself added to the works of art—the painting to be a presentation from the brethren of the province .
I he proposal received the support of Bros . W . T . NELL , VV . R . WOOD , and V . P . FREEMAN , whose remarks were endorsed by the applause of the remaining brethren . A Committee will shortly be appointed to fully consider the proposition . The brethren left VVest Grinstead by the various evening trains , having thoroughly enjoyed their outing .
Report Of Representatives Of The Essex Provincial Charity Committee.
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESSEX PROVINCIAL CHARITY COMMITTEE .
At a meeting of the Committee on the 4 th March , the V . W . the Deputy Prov . Grand Master in the chair , and fourteen present , it was decided to support Mrs . Allen for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and Florence
Ann Dunlop for the Girls' School . We are pleased to say both candidates were successful , Dunlop being No . 15 on the poll out of a list of 30 candidates , and Mrs . Allen No . 11 out of a list of 7 G candidates . Total received from the province 1341 , viz ., 317 Girls , 355 Boys , 320 Widows , 349 Mens .
On the nth April we galled for Florence Ann Dunlop : Sent through the post ... ... ... 1 4 Province pledged for ... ... ... 12 9 Received from province ... ... ... 317 Do . out of province ... ... 7 S I . O . U . repaid ... ... ... ... 450 In exchange for 222 boys ... . „ 597
Total ... ... ... 1585 On the 15 th May we polled for Mrs . Allen s Brought fonvard ... , „ ... Soo Sent through post ... ... ... 1 4 Received from province ... ... ... 320 Do . out of province .., ... 1 39 I . O . U . repaid ... ... ... ... 22 3 In exchange for Boys , Old Mens , and I . O . U . 1 S 4
Total ... ... ... 16 S 0 In thanking those who sent in their proxies we cannot but call attention to the marked improvement in the support given by the province , and would still urge that without the full and combined co-operation of all the brethren it would be almost impossible to carry a single candidate , and on the other hand with the full sunnort of the ornvinrp
a candidate would be certain to be elected The representatives feel it would be of essential benefit that a full report of the proceedings of the Committee meetings , giving the names of those present , should be printed and circulated through the province . In securing the election ot Dunlop , it was deemed advisable to make perfectly sure to borrow 129 proxies , the
soundness of which determination is borne out by thc result , there being only 95 vo tes to spare between her case and the lowest successful one . In Mrs . Allen ' s case the province is pledged to thc extent of So proxies for next election , and 20 for the next Boys' election . We repaid the Province of Berks and Bucks the 309 Benevolent proxies , which were polled for Bowlerwithout
, an I . O . U ., at the election in 18 S 4 . Trusting our endeavours will . meet with the approval of the Committee , H . E . DEHANE , P . M . 154 , P . P . G . S . D . ; **•„ . . , C . SHEDD , P . M . 276 and 1 543 ; I „ Elected F . WOOD , P . M . 1000 , P . P . G . s ' . W . ; f Representa-R . CLOWES , P . M . 650 , P . G . S . W . J twes -
The Recent Grand Mark Lodge Meeting In Liverpool.
THE RECENT GRAND MARK LODGE MEETING IN LIVERPOOL .
Bro . William Brackenbury , W . M . of the VVest Lancashire Lodge of Mark Master Masons , under whose banner the Grand Mark Lodge was recently held at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , has received a communication from Bro . I « . Binckes , the Grand Secretary . fiMrtilv
thanking him on behalf of the Grand Lodge for all his attention and courtesy , the exercise of which rendered the visit to Liverpool exceedingly agreeable . The thanks of the lodge were due to all who did what they could to promote the visitors' enjoyment , and he trusted that the visit of the Grand Lodge to Liverpool might lead to the advantage of the Order . Bro . Brackenbuiy also read the following
communication from the Secretary of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Lancashire , which also held a meeting on the date of the Grand Lodge : — " Manchester , 21 st July , 1 SS 5 . —Dear Bro . Brackenbury , W . M . 65 , —I am commanded by the Worshipful G . M ., Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie , to convey to you and the Liverpool brethren his best thanks for the hearty reception accorded to him , and
also for the excellent arrangements made for holding of the Grand Moveable Mark Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge . He also desires me to express his regret at being unable to stay and participate in the hospitalities accorded to the brethren on Thursday . I cannot close this letter
without asking you in my own name to accept my best thanks for the kindness shown to me on this occasion . The two days will long be remembered by me as two of the most enjoyable days I ever spent in Masonry . —Believe o n a i n ' yours truly and fraternally , John Chadwick ,
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Preparatory Boys' School Fund.
PREPARATORY BOYS' SCHOOL FUND .
The following * contributions to this fund have been received since last week , when our account of the Festival connected with laying the corner-stone of the New Hall at Wood Green by the Baroness Burdett-Coutts was published . In the case ot those of Bros . F . Adlard and E . F . Storr , who were Stewards , it was known they were promised , and
we regret that no notice of the fact was taken at the time . Bro . F . Adlard £ 10 10 o ,, E . F . Storr ... 10 10 o „ E . R . Cust ... ... 5 5 ° Acacia Lodge , No . S 76 , Monte Video , ~ ) per Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , > 10 10 o Grand Secretary J Bro . A . Arrowsmith 5 5 o
Masonic Bazaar And Fancy Fair At Coleraine.
MASONIC BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR AT COLERAINE .
Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday of last week were gala days in the good town of Coleraine . The Masons of the district are anxious to have a hall of their own in which to hold their meetings and carry out the duties imposed on them as members of our ancient and honourable Society . But the erection of a hall necessitates the expenditure of
money , and it occurred to some worthy brethren that part at all events of the requisite means might be raised by a bazaar and fancy fair , at which the fair sex might render excellent service in promoting the very laudable object in view . The idea was a natural one , and was speedily acted upon . An Executive Committee was formed , with zealous and almost ubiquitous brethren in the persons of Bros . VV . Glover and W . Price as honorary Secretaries . The
patronage was enlisted of many influential ladies , whose husbands are members of the Fraternity , among them being the Duchess of Abercorn , wife of the Grand Master of Ireland ; the Marchioness of Hamilton , wife of the Grand Master of the province ( Londonderry and Donegal ) in which Coleraine is situated ; the Marchioness of Headfort , whose husband is Grand S . Warden of Ireland ; Lady Claud Hamilton , Lady Arthur Hill , Lady Boyd , Lady
Ellis , Lady Miller , wife of Bro . Sir W . Miller , Prov . G . S . W . Londonderry and Donegal ; Lady Lenox Conyngham , Mrs . Alexander , of Knockbarna , Coleraine ; Mrs . Alexander , of Roe Park , Limavady ; Mrs . Alexander , of Castlerock ; Mrs . J . A . Lyle , Mrs . Lawlor , and others . The Town Hall , Coleraine , having been secured , was gaily decorated and fitted , and , in fact , everything was done that was calculated to promote the success of the
fete . Nor were the efforts made unavailing . It is early yet to be able to state the result financially , but as on each of the three days on which the bazaar was held the Town Hall was crowded with a succession of enthusiastic people , and as those who presided or assisted at the various stalls had the satisfaction of discovering that few , if any , of the goods or wares placed in their charge for sale remained undisposed of at closing time , we feel justified in
assuming that as a financial venture , as well as spectacularly , the brilliant fete of last week in Coleraine realised in great measure the expectations of its promoters . It is to be regretted the Prov . G . Master , the Marquis of Hamilton , was prevented b y a long-standing engagement from presiding at the opening ceremony on the Tuesday , but a most capable representative was found in his Deputy , Bro . Major W . E . Scott , D . P . G . M ., who was supported by
the following members of Prov . G . Lodge—namely , Bros . Sir William Miller , M . B ., Derry , P . G . S . W ., * Dr . J . A . MacCullagh , Derry , P . G . J . W . ; Dr . Walter Bernard , Derry , P . G . S . ; Hugh Anderson , Coleraine , P . G . T . ; John Macnie , Derry , P . G . S . , * Dr . Thomas MacLaughlin , Derry , P . G . J . D . ; William Stafford , Derry , P . P . G . ] . W . ; R . N . Chambers , Derry , P . G . l . G . ; and Dr . " Davis , Waterside , Derry , P . P . G . T . ; and the following
representatives of lodges—viz ., Bros . J . J . Johnston , Derry , 52 ; Dr . Moore , Dungiven ; William J . Fry , 190 , Queenstown ; James C . Caldwell , P . M ., Coleraine , * John Kennedy , P . M . ; Thomas Henry , jun ., M . M . ; Samuel Knox , Derry ; William Henry , Portrush ; W . Mack , W . M . ; J . R . Norris , S . W . ; R . Hunter , J . W . ; R . M'Candless , S . D . , * R . Lynn , J . D . ; J . Harris , Sec . j J . Oliver , Treas . ; and R . Dysart , I . G . ; all of Lodge 2-3 ¦; ,
Coleraine ; W . Gilmour , W . M . j J . Fyvie , S . W . ; C . J . Jenkins , J . W . ; R , Moorhead , S . D . j F . Cohoon , J . D . ; and W . Price , Sec * of Lodge 754 j Dr . Creery , Sec , and Capt . Carver , Portrush , Treas ., of Lodge 127 ; T . S . Taylor , Sec . and P . M ., and Samuel Porter , P . M ., of Lodge 211 , Magherafeltj VV . H . Finlay , 414 , and S . A . Wilson , W . M ., j . S . Black , S . W . j and Daniel Fall , Sec . ; of Lodge 100 S , Portrush .
A procession having been formed , and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge having taken their places on the dais , the choir sang the Masonic version of the National Anthem , after which Bro . Major SCOTT , as the President of the day , said his lirst duty was to express regret at the inability of the Grand Master , the Marquis of Hamilton , to attend there , and perform the duty of opening the bazaar . He was sure no one
would regret that inability more than the Marquis himself ; but a long prior engagement prevented him coming amongst them . Their presence there on that occasion as Masons was for the purpose of expressing openly and in public the very great obligation the whole of the Masonic body were under to those ladies who had given assistance to get up this bazaar , and especially to those who had undertaken the arduous and onerous duty of superintending the different
stalls . Of the object of the bazaar—the building of a Masonic Hall—it was unnecessary for him to say many words , for , if Masons were to have meetings at all , they must have some hall or place of assembly . The public generall y need not be afraid of anything that would take place in that building , for they had the assurance 'nat , although Masons might have some secrets , yet much in connection with their Order was open and evident . 1 he principles upon which the Older was founded needed
no concealment . Recent events had clearly shown that the foundation of the Order was a belief in God , the Creator of the Universe , and they instructed all men to live as . . ° yal subjects , obedient to the laws of any country in which they might be , and also to give themselves to deeds ot Charity and benevolence . So that , as long as the hall to ij !? e used by Masons > t , iey might rest assured nothing would be done in it contrary to those principles . He had men simply to declare the bazaar open . ( Applause . )
Masonic Bazaar And Fancy Fair At Coleraine.
Bro . Scott having been saluted , and having given the brethren permission to retain their Masonic clothing , the business part of the fete was entered upon with hearty goodwill , the ladies at the various stalls exerting themselves most earnestly to promote the success of the meeting . On Thursday , the closing day , the Hall was tremendously crowded , but good humour reigned everywhere , and , as we have said , the proceedings as a fete , il not financially ,
were of the most gratifying character throughout . The programme of the bazaar was a gem of its kind , and reflects great credit on its editor , Bro . W . Glover , one of the Hon . Secretaries , who was assisted in his efforts by some very praiseworthy contributions in prose and verse from the pens of several ladies and brethren , and we can only express our regret that space does not permit of our reporting some or the shorter poems .
The following is a list of the stalls , with the names of those who presided at them , viz . : No . 1 . —Flower Stall , presided over by Lady Bruce , assisted * » y Mrs . Bruce , Hon . Miss Somerville , and Miss Bruce , with Sir H . Bruce as Steward . No . 2 Stall , presided over by Mrs . Woodside , assisted by Miss Gardiner , Miss Boyle , Miss MacMaster , Miss Wallace , Miss ] . Moore , Miss Maude Moore , Miss P .
A'loore , Miss Strahan , Miss Anderson , Miss G . Martin , Miss Woodside , Miss M . Woodside , Miss Stevenson , and Miss Sloane . Here the following articles among others were balloted for : A diminutive Shetland pony , presented by Bro . H . Anderson ; a hand-painted drawing-room screen , a four-fold scrap screen , and an inlaid music box , presented by Mrs . Woodside ; an organette , presented by Bro . A . F . O . Beyer , Belfast . In connection with this
stall was a Japanese stall with Japanese goods , in charge of Miss M . J . Woodside , Miss Gardiner , and Miss M . MacMaster . No . 3 Stall , presided ' over by Mrs . Richardson Scott , assisted by the Misses Gage and Miss Harvey . At this stall were disposed of a genuine Masonic goat , presented by Bro . O . P . Macausland ; a diminutive Shetland pony , the gift of Bro . Hugh Anderson ; a number of Masonic
aprons , far-famed rattlesnakes from Japan , & c , & c . No . 4 Stall , presided over by Mrs . Stubbs , Mrs . Leech , and Mrs . Lawrence Cox , who were assisted by Miss Scott , Miss A . Scott ( WUsboro *) , Miss Swainson , Miss Oulton , Miss H . B . Knox , Miss Crawford , Miss Davies , the Misses Garrett , Miss Johnston , Miss G . Knox , Miss Keosvn , and Miss G . Scott . Here were balloted for—A case of Moet and Chandon ' s champagne , a pair of antique brass jugs ;
lawn-tennis set , presented by Bro . J . G . Fyvie , & c . Royal Blue Lodge , No . 754 , Stall—presided over by Mrs . James C . Caldwell , Mrs . Fyvie , Mrs . J . Barr Hunter , Mrs . J . Barr Hunter , Mrs . Jenkins , Mrs . John Kennedy , Mrs . Mack , Mrs . John Mooney , Mrs . Price , and Mrs . Mill , assisted by Miss Bessie Caldwell , Miss Christie , Miss Deane , Miss Dunn , Miss Hanson , Miss Hunter ( Portrush ) , Miss Lizzie Hunter , Miss Hunter , Miss Johnston , Miss Augusta
Long , Miss Reynolds , Miss Mullan , and the Misses M'Cormick . The following valuable articles were balloted for : A first-class outside car , with rugs , mats , & c , presented by Bro . R . A . Taylor ; a four-fold Japanese draught screen , presented by Mrs . John Kennedy ; a four-fold Japanese draught screen , presented by Mrs . John Stewart ;
a lady ' s gold watch , presented by the VV . M . of Lodge No . 754 J & c . The Refreshment Stall was presided over by Mrs . Taylor and Mrs . T . G . Houston , assisted by the Misses Baxter , Miss Borowne , Mrs . Campbell , the Misses M'Cormick , the Misses Jack , Miss Ogilvy , and the Misses Smith . Here also several articles were balloted for .
Picnic At West Grinstead.
PICNIC AT WEST GRINSTEAD .
By the kind invitation of Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , a pleasing gathering took place on Tuesday , the nth inst ,, at his seat , West Grinstead Park , of the Provincial Grand Officers , Principals of chapters , and Worshipful Masters of lodges in the county . The weather throughout the day vvas charming ,
and enabled a large body of the Craft to embrace the pleasures of the reunion , and to share the hospitality of their esteemed host . The company present included Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; J . Henderson Scott , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; Lieut .-Col . C . W . Randolph , P . M . 1383 , P . G . S . W ., * Major G . C . D'Albiac , 1466 , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . E . R . Currie , 1184 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Rev . W . A . Tooth ,
1 S 21 , Prov . G . Chap ., * R . Crosskey , 311 , Prov . G . Treas . j V . P . Freeman , 315 , Prov . G . Sec ; F . Rossiter , 40 , Prov . G . S . D . ; H . A . Dowell , 1466 , Prov . G . J . D . ; C . W . Tomes , mo , Prov . G . S . of W . ; C . VV . Hudson , 315 , Prov . G . D . of C ; B . Bennett , Royal Brunswick , Prov . G . A . D . of C . j L . Lewis , Su , Prov . G . S . B . ; VV . S . Skindle , S 51 , Prov . G . S . j W . Rudge , 1619 , Prov . G . S . j
W . Ardley , Sir , Prov . G . Org . , * B . Burfield , 1 S 21 , Prov . G . A . Sec . j T . Wilkinson , 271 , Prov . G . Purst . j C . Briscoe , 311 , Prov . G . Purst . j F . Daniel , Royal Brunswick , Prov . G . S . j A . Long , 172 G ; W . R . Wood , P . G . Purst . ; T . Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler j and H . Hughes , Prov . G . A . Tyler ; also the following Provincial Grand Chapter Officers : Comps . W . H . Gibson , J . Farncombe ,
A . King , J . M . Kidd , J . H . E . Coles , and J . P . M . Smith ; the following VVorshipful Masters of lodges : Bros . F . Plowman , G . E . Chapman , 311 ; H . Kent , 315 ; G . F . Shaft , Si 1 ; H . H . Jordan , S 51 ; T . Cooper , 1110 j C . H . Haine , 1141 ; A . M . Betchley , iCipj G . Cole , 16 3 6 ; Sir F . C . Knowle , Bart ., 1726 ; G . J . Malcolm Smith , 1797 ; S . B . McWhinnie , 1947 ; with Bros . W . Dawes , H . Abbey ,
P . Prov . G . D . ; W . T . Nell , J . W . Stride , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Dumsday and J . Sayers . The guests on their arrival at the house partook of light refreshments , and then proceeded to explore the beauties of the neighbourhood , or to engage in lawn tennis and other games . Meeting again at half-past three , the company sat down to an excellent banquet , presided over by Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M . The viands
and wines were excellent , and with the chastely arranged tables , reflected the greatest credit upon the house cuisine , assisted and superintended by Messrs . Sayers and Marks , of Brighton . Though no , formal toast list ! had been prepared , Sir W . W . BURRELL submitted "The Queen , " and "The Prince and the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " which were heartily given and cordially received .
Picnic At West Grinstead.
Bro . J . HENDERSON SCOTT proposed "The Provincial Grand Master , Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P . " In a few remarks he expressed the pleasure the brethren of the province felt in finding their Provincial Grand Master so much improved in health , and trusted he would be spared many years to rule over the Freemasons of Sussex .
Sir VV . VV . BURRELL , who , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception . Briefly touching upon the difficulties he experienced in the appointment of the ollicers who were annually chosen , he testified to the great assistance he received at all times from Bros . J . H . Scott and V . P . Freeman .
Before the brethren had finally separated , Bro . Lieut .-General C . VV . RANDOLPH , Prov . G . S . W ., pointing tothe splendid masterpieces of painting which adorned the walls of the dining-hall , trusted that the brethren present would support him in his desire to see the portrait of Sir Walter himself added to the works of art—the painting to be a presentation from the brethren of the province .
I he proposal received the support of Bros . W . T . NELL , VV . R . WOOD , and V . P . FREEMAN , whose remarks were endorsed by the applause of the remaining brethren . A Committee will shortly be appointed to fully consider the proposition . The brethren left VVest Grinstead by the various evening trains , having thoroughly enjoyed their outing .
Report Of Representatives Of The Essex Provincial Charity Committee.
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESSEX PROVINCIAL CHARITY COMMITTEE .
At a meeting of the Committee on the 4 th March , the V . W . the Deputy Prov . Grand Master in the chair , and fourteen present , it was decided to support Mrs . Allen for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and Florence
Ann Dunlop for the Girls' School . We are pleased to say both candidates were successful , Dunlop being No . 15 on the poll out of a list of 30 candidates , and Mrs . Allen No . 11 out of a list of 7 G candidates . Total received from the province 1341 , viz ., 317 Girls , 355 Boys , 320 Widows , 349 Mens .
On the nth April we galled for Florence Ann Dunlop : Sent through the post ... ... ... 1 4 Province pledged for ... ... ... 12 9 Received from province ... ... ... 317 Do . out of province ... ... 7 S I . O . U . repaid ... ... ... ... 450 In exchange for 222 boys ... . „ 597
Total ... ... ... 1585 On the 15 th May we polled for Mrs . Allen s Brought fonvard ... , „ ... Soo Sent through post ... ... ... 1 4 Received from province ... ... ... 320 Do . out of province .., ... 1 39 I . O . U . repaid ... ... ... ... 22 3 In exchange for Boys , Old Mens , and I . O . U . 1 S 4
Total ... ... ... 16 S 0 In thanking those who sent in their proxies we cannot but call attention to the marked improvement in the support given by the province , and would still urge that without the full and combined co-operation of all the brethren it would be almost impossible to carry a single candidate , and on the other hand with the full sunnort of the ornvinrp
a candidate would be certain to be elected The representatives feel it would be of essential benefit that a full report of the proceedings of the Committee meetings , giving the names of those present , should be printed and circulated through the province . In securing the election ot Dunlop , it was deemed advisable to make perfectly sure to borrow 129 proxies , the
soundness of which determination is borne out by thc result , there being only 95 vo tes to spare between her case and the lowest successful one . In Mrs . Allen ' s case the province is pledged to thc extent of So proxies for next election , and 20 for the next Boys' election . We repaid the Province of Berks and Bucks the 309 Benevolent proxies , which were polled for Bowlerwithout
, an I . O . U ., at the election in 18 S 4 . Trusting our endeavours will . meet with the approval of the Committee , H . E . DEHANE , P . M . 154 , P . P . G . S . D . ; **•„ . . , C . SHEDD , P . M . 276 and 1 543 ; I „ Elected F . WOOD , P . M . 1000 , P . P . G . s ' . W . ; f Representa-R . CLOWES , P . M . 650 , P . G . S . W . J twes -
The Recent Grand Mark Lodge Meeting In Liverpool.
THE RECENT GRAND MARK LODGE MEETING IN LIVERPOOL .
Bro . William Brackenbury , W . M . of the VVest Lancashire Lodge of Mark Master Masons , under whose banner the Grand Mark Lodge was recently held at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , has received a communication from Bro . I « . Binckes , the Grand Secretary . fiMrtilv
thanking him on behalf of the Grand Lodge for all his attention and courtesy , the exercise of which rendered the visit to Liverpool exceedingly agreeable . The thanks of the lodge were due to all who did what they could to promote the visitors' enjoyment , and he trusted that the visit of the Grand Lodge to Liverpool might lead to the advantage of the Order . Bro . Brackenbuiy also read the following
communication from the Secretary of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Lancashire , which also held a meeting on the date of the Grand Lodge : — " Manchester , 21 st July , 1 SS 5 . —Dear Bro . Brackenbury , W . M . 65 , —I am commanded by the Worshipful G . M ., Colonel Le Gendre N . Starkie , to convey to you and the Liverpool brethren his best thanks for the hearty reception accorded to him , and
also for the excellent arrangements made for holding of the Grand Moveable Mark Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge . He also desires me to express his regret at being unable to stay and participate in the hospitalities accorded to the brethren on Thursday . I cannot close this letter
without asking you in my own name to accept my best thanks for the kindness shown to me on this occasion . The two days will long be remembered by me as two of the most enjoyable days I ever spent in Masonry . —Believe o n a i n ' yours truly and fraternally , John Chadwick ,