General Grand Chapter Of The United States.

measures as may best promote the general prosperity of our institution . At the conclusion of the G . G . H . Priest ' s address , the band p layed a selection from " Der Freischutz , " and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev . L . J . Fletcher . The General Grand Chapter was then duly opened with the solemn and dignified ritual used on this occasion .

Rev . Comp . D . H . Mullcr , D . D ., G . G . Chaplain , invoked the blessing of the Divine Hig h Priest on this assemblage antl its deliberations . M . E . Comp . George Van Vloit , Grand Hig h Priest of the State of New York , then heartily welcomed the General Grand Chapter to its hospitality , and predicted a most harmonious and interesting convocation , proffering

the best efforts to make the session enjoyable and profitable , which was suitably responded to by M . E . Comp . English . A Committee on Credentials was then appointed , and the Grand Chapter was " called off" until three o ' clock , at which hour it again assembled , and the Committee on Credentials reported the following officers and members of the 23 rd Triennial Convocation .

Officers : —M . E . Comps . Elbert H . English , Ark ., G . G . H . P . ; John Frizzfll , Tenn ., D . G . G . H . P . ; Robt . H . Bower , Iowa , G . G . K . ; Alfred F . Chapman , Mass ., G . G . S . ; John McClellan , Mass ., G . G . Treasurer ; Christopher G . Fox , N . Y ., G . G . Secretary ; Noble D . Lamer , D . C , G . G . C . H . ; Henry Bostwick . Ky ., G . G . R . A . C . ; Rev . Darius H . Mailer , N . Y ., G . G . Chaplain ; Jno . B . Hunter ,

N . Y ., G . G . Sentinel . Permanent Members : —M . E Comps . John B . Lewis , N . Y ., P . G . G . H . P . ; James M . Austin , N . Y ., P . G . G . H . P .-, Josiah H . Drummond , Me ., P . G . G . H . P . ; Azariah T . C . Pierson , Minn ., P . G . G . K . ; Ezra S . Bamum , N . Y ., P . G . G . S . ; lohn Q . A . Fellows , La , P . G . G . S . ; Martin Collins , Mo ., P . G . G . S .

Presentation To Bro. Bradstock.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . BRADSTOCK .

On Tuesday evening last a very select company , numbering 32 , assembled at the well-known e Id hostelry , the Falcon , Waltham Cross , in response to invitations to attend a complimentary dinner giten to Bro . William Bradstock , who , for nearly 30 years was proprietor of thai house , during which time he appears to have won golden

opinions from all with whom he had to deal . A much larger company was expected , but an unfortunate time had been chosen for the dinner to take place , when most of the expccled . ' guests were away either at the seaside or on the moors . The chair was taken by Mr . W . Hammond ( one of the oldest inhabitants ) , supported by Messrs . Bradstock , H . E . Cole , Dorman , Walklate , French , Gardner , llearne ( the new proprietor of the Falcon ) , and Bro . J . Tydeman

( secretary of the presentation fund ) . K > Aftcr the usual loyal toasts , the Chairman rose to pro-Bradstock , " wifie ' . be . evening , "The Health of Bro . Wm . at the same time took the oppdTiQimy Wa . t . e words , and Bradstock a testimonial , consisting o ! a gold watch , chain , locket , and key , which had been subscribed for by a number of friends with whom Bro . Bradstock had been connected in various ways . The toast was rectived with enthusiasm , and was drunk with musical honours .

The present was then handed round for inspection , and was found to be a very handsome and valuable piece of jewellery . The inside of the watch case contained the following inscription : — " Presented to Mr . Wm . Bradstock , late of the Falcon Hotel , Waltham Cross , by his friends , as a token of esteem for the satisfactory ma ncr in which he carried on the above business for nearly 30 years . —

Sept ., 18 77 . " A sinuliar inscription was engraved on the locket , while the reverse side contained a monogram , as also did the back of the watch . The key was embellished with Masonic emblems . Pro . Bradstock , in responding , begged the indulgence ihis friends , as he was no spokesman . Their kindness 1 Eelplaced him in a very proud position , and he could not

but feel extremely grateful to them all . Bro . Bradstock then proceeded to give some particulars of his own history , commencing with the year 1813 , when he was born only a few yards from the house in which he was now standing , his parents being honest and industrious , but poor , and able to give him but very little education and no trade ] but they taught him what he always considered to be the

three great principles of life—the fear of God , honesty , and industry . Bro . J . Tydeman ( the secretary of the presentation fund ) then proceeded t-i give some paiticulars as to their financial position . He commenced by showing a bune'le of letters which he had received from various friends expressingsympathy with the object , enclosing contributions ,

and regretting unavoidable absence . Some of these he read , including one from Mr Anthony Trollope , dated from the Cape of Good Hope , and enclosing £ 3 ; and others from the three Messrs . Deacon , each enclosing contributions . The total amount of contributions , Bro . Tydeman said , amounted to £ 6 fi IOS . ( id . He had paid jt ' 53 for the testimonial to Bro . Bradstock , and / io for

another to Mrs . Bradstock , leaving a balance of X ' 3 16 s . ( id . ( Hear , Hear . ) The Chairman then proposed " The Health of the Ladies , " coupled with the name of Mrs . Bradstock . At the same time he had to make another presentation consisting of a pair of ornaments , and he called upon those present to fill up their glasses in order to receive this

toast , as it was the " cream of the evening . " ( Cheers . ) This toast was received with musical honours The present consisted of a brooch and pair of earrings , in gold set with pearis . The brooch was inscribed as follows : — " Presented to Mrs . Jane Bradstock by a circle of friends , upon her and her husband , Mr . W . Brad-Stock reliting from business . —Sept ., 1877 . Bro . Tydeman arose and said as his hearers would

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doubtless remember there was a balance of nealv £ 4 left , after paying for the presents . Out of this there were one or two necessary expenses to be paid for , but 5 ti ) l there there would be money left in hand , and lie proposed that this sum be expended in having an address illuminated

on vellum , so that Bro . Bradstock mig ht frame it and hang it in his room . The proposition was seconded by the Chairman , and was , of course , carried unanimously . Bro . Bradstock , in responding , said he could not now do more than thank his friends for their overwhelming l / ln / 1 n * ici ; frr » ntrvi

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Sussex was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday . The Finance Committee assembled at a quarter past two o ' clock , and the Lodge was opened soon after three .

The officers of th * Provincial Grand Lotlge present comprised the following : —R . W . Bros . Sir . W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master ; W . John H . Scott , Deputy Prov . G . Master ; T . Trollope , M . D ., P . M . 40 , Prov . S . G . Warden ; C . J . Pocock , P . M . 271 , Prov . J . G . Warden ; Rev . E . Walker , P . M . Su , Prov . G . Chaplain ; C . A . Woolley , P . M . 311 , Prov . G . Registrar ;

V . P . freeman , P . M . 732 , Prov . Grant-i Secretary ; R . Branwell , P . M . 271 , Prov . G . S . Deacon ; Joseph Dixon , P . M . 271 , Prov . G . Dir . of Ceremonies ; T . VI . Cole , M . A ., P . M . 40 , Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Ceremonies ; Walter Smith , P . M . 7 ^ 2 , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; A . King , 271 , Prov . G . Organist ; J . Eborall , P . M . 315 , Prov . G Pursuivant ; C . Sandeman , P . M . 315 ; J . M . Kidd , P . M .

732 , and T . S . Byass , P . M . 1465 , G . Stewards ; T . Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler . The following members of Provincial Grand LoJge were also present : —Bros . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; R . W . H . Giddy ; Bro . W . Challen , P . M . 315 and 154 , P . P . G . S . B . George Smith , P . M ., No . 8 , P . P . S . G . D . ; William Dawes P . M . No . 541 . P . P . G . H . ; William Marchai , t , P . P . G . li . D . C ;

James William Stride , P . P . J . G . Warden ; J . Terry , Sec , R . M . B . Imtilutior , P . G . D . C , Herts ; Thomas W . Paine , P . M . and Sec . 5 6 , P . P . J . G . Deacon ; Edward Carpenter , P . P . S . G . Deacon ; George Smith , P . P . G . Pursuivant ; Robert Crossk . y , P . P . i . G . D . ; Crawford J . Pocock , P . J . G . W . ; William Robert Wood , P . P . S . G . W . ; William Hudson , P . P . ] . Deacon : P . R . Wilkinson , P . P . S . D . ; W .

H . Hallett , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Smceel , P . P . G J . W . ; Charles Hurley , G . Registrar and P . G . Sicrctnry , Yarboruugh Lodge-, antl Chapter ; George de Palis , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . M . Cunningham , P . I ' . G . S . W . ; S . Roberts Lege . - , P . P . G . S . B . ; Richard Pidcock , P . P . A . D . C . There were also present a numerous assemblage of brethren representing the various lodges in tbe province ,

\ rsn . 6 \ s numkcr ° " distinguished brethren were jresent as Prov . Lodge having been openeti in oue lorm , t : ie i'rov . G . S . read Utters anil communications he had receiveel , amongst others , one from Bro . K . J . I ' urntr , P . P . D . G . M ., acknowledging the veite passed at the last Protincial Grand Lodge ; from Bros . Sir A . Woods , Hervey , Kuhe ( unwell ) , Tatham , tic , tec , expressing regret at

inability to attend . After other formal business had been transacted a report was presented from the committee appointed to revise the bye-laws , together with a draft copy of such laws , the consideration of which led to considerable discussion , an amendment being proposed by Bro . HwsJey lo a particular law which required notice of proposition for consideration of the Provincial

Grand Lodge to be sent in before the 20 th cf July in each year , Bro . Horsley contending that two montrs' notice was not requisite , and that by requiring such a long time much probable good might be prevented . He instanced the present Indian Famine and the recent earthquake wave on the coast of Chili , in both of which matters their sympathies mi ght be enlisted , but this repressive

legislation would prevent such matters being considered . If the present meeting had not the power to make a vote for such purpose he hoped exceptional steps woulel be taken to allow them to meet it . lie moved an amendment altering the requireel time of the notice to thirty days . This was seconded by Bro . C J . Smith , and supported by Brc . Dr . Tanner , Bro . Ade ( who complained that the

draft copies of bye-laws had not been placeel in the hands of tlle members prior to Ihis meeting by Bro . Dawes , and other brethren ) , and replied to by Bros . Woolley and J . H . Scott , who explained that the law , as proposed , was the same as had been found to work well for 24 years , and that its reten ion was necessary in order to facilitate the work of the Prov . G . S .- Ultimately the amendment was

rejected , and the committee ' s report was then unanimously adopted . The Prov . G . S . then presented the rrprrt of the Finance Committee , recommending a vote of £ 100 from the funds of the Lodge to the Indian Famine Fund , which recommendation was unanimously adopted . The committee also expressed regret at the resigration through ill-health ,

by Bro . Tatham , of the office of Treasurer , and a recommendation that Bro . Crosskey should be chosen to fill the vacant post . This recommendation was subsequently unanimously endorsed b y the lodge , on the motion of Bro . Challen , who highly eulogised the exertions of Bro . Crosskey , as displayed for many years past , and enlarged upon the fact that he hail , by his exertions , risen to the liiehcst

post that Ins fellow townsmen could confer , that of High Constable of Lewes . The Prov . G . S . presented his statistical report , showing that during the year severity members had been initiated , twenty-tight had joined , and the present number of subscribing members was 754 . Tlle R . W . Bro . Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , Bart .,

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M . P ., then gave a short address . He observed that it rnus ' be most satisfactory to all the brethren to find a stead y an <] continued prosperity in the Province , and to him its most pleasing to find that Masons generally were per form , ing the duties they had undertaken in a most admirable manner . He directed the attention of the Masters antl Secretaries of lodges to the desirability of sending in inc

required returns by the prescribed time , for , unless they did this , the work of the Provincial Grand Secretary was greatl y increased . He also hoped that brethren would in the futUrc address all communications intended for him , through the Provincial Grand Secretary ; by so doing they would save time and trouble , as he invariably referred all

communicationshc received to that officer . Might the good feelin g now existing be continued towards all , both at home and abroad —with regard to the latter he congratulated the bre thren on the vote made to the Indian Famine Fund , and expressed a hope that it might please the G . A . O . T . U . soon to restore happiness and p lenty to our suffering fellow

subjects . The P'ovincial Grand Master then installed the follow ing brethren as his officers : — J . H . Scott ( re-appointed ) D . Prov . G . M . ' l . Dixon i ' rov . S . G . W , C . P . Vlcnty Prov . J . G . W . R . Crosskey Prov . G . Treas .

Rev . H . M . Davey Prov . G . Chap . C . A . Woolcy Prov . G . Reg . V . P . Freeman Prov . G . Sec . T . S . Byass I ' rov . G . S . D . T . N . Crouch Prov . G . J . D . G . A . Wallis Prov . G . S . of \ V . J . M . Kidd Prov . G . D . of C

C . Sandeman I ' rov . G . A . D . of C G . Morcn I ' rov . G . S . B . A . King I ' rov . G . Organist W . Read ' Prov . G . P . A . R . Crouchcr Prov . G . Stewartl . J . Farncombc I ' rov . G . Steward . W T . Nell Prov . G . Steward .

W . G . Sharp Prov . G . Stewartl . T . Hughes Prov . G . Tyler . The Rig ht W . the Prov . G . M . proposed— " That the sum of fifty guineas be voted from the funds of this Prov , Grand Lodge to complete the purchase of a Viee-Prcsieltntship in the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the privileges of wtich to be exercised in perpetuity by the

Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the time being . " This was unanimously adopted . The W . De-put ) Prov . G . M . then moved the following resolution : — "That the sum of ten guineas be voletl from the funds of this Provincial Grand Lotlge to the ' Oliver Memorial Fund ' . " This also was carried unanimously , and Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed in the usual

form . The banquet took p lace in the Banqueting Room , under the presidency of the Rt . W . the Prov . G . M . Bro . Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., supported bv his officers and by about o r . 1 ... uiLinren . 1 he catering of Bros , i-ayers antl Marls , of the Western Road , Brighton , to whom eveiything bad been entrusted , surpassed all their previous efforts , many

and excellent even as these have been . A first-class selection of music was presented by a talented parly cf vocalists , conducted by Bro . Frank Elmore , including Bros . Georg-e Fox , Henry Taylor , and W . Roc . One ivord for the Stewards , Bros . C . Sandeman , J . M . Kitlel , G . Morcn , and T . S . Byop ; thanks to their efficient

arrangements , everything passed off admirably . I lie dessert , truly luxurious , was supplied by Bro . Nell , P . M . 315 , 011 c of the newly appointed Prov . Grand Stewards , by whom ( and his partner , Balchin and Nell , of the Western Road , Brighton , and the Nurseries , Keymer ) , tbe tables were decorated with an elegant display oi the most choice and beautiful flowers .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , occupied the chair as President ; Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , took the chair of Senior Vice-President ; and Capt . N . G . Philips , Senior Grand Deacon , filled the chair of Junior

Vice-President . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Col . Somcrville-Burney , S . Rawson , P . Dist . Grand Master of China ; | . M . Case , P . G . D . ; W . Smith , C . E ., P . G . S . ; Griffiths Smith , P . G . S . ; W . T . Howe , A . G . l ' . i C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; William Stephens , J . M . Kleiicki N . llartlett , H . Murray , P . D . G . M ., of China ; H . Potter , Charles Atkins , W . Mann , Geo . Spinks , W . M . i . ;/»>

W . H . Perryman , W . M . 3 ; C . T . Barham , P . M . 754 . II . Higgins , W . M . 1 } 8 i ; Chas . Daniel , W . M . 05 ; Thus . Smith , W . M . 30 ; R . H . Allen , W . M . 554 ; Josh . Geo . Dtfriez , W . M . 45 ; S . R . Speig ht , W . M . I 47 i vV " ¦ ' ' Murlis , W . M . 1642 ; Samuel Walters , W . M . 7 Copcman William Fox , W . M . 1326 -. J . P . Cohen , W . W-205 ; H . Massey , ( Freemason ) P . M . dig ; John Htrveyi G . S . ; H . G . Buss , Assistant G . S ., and A . A .

Pendlebury-Grants to the amount of £ 333 , maele at the last mee - ing of the Lodge of Benevolence , were first confirrnc j after which the new cases were proceeded with . Of tl , cf there were onl y eleven on the list , aud nine of them » c relieved with a total sum of £ 133 . This was made ^ of one £ 30 ; two ^ . 20 ( £ 40 ); three , £ " 15 ( £ -45 ) ' •cl £ 10 ; one £ 5 ; and one £ 3 . Two cases were deterred . The lodge was then closed .

In the letter of Bro . Capt . Portlock Dads ° '" our issue of the 8 th inst ., the name of the boy " Woon « erroneously printed "Noon . " r A Portrait of Bro . Hyde Clarke , LL . D ., F . S . o .. has been added to the collection at Guildhall , which v , presented by the Clockmakers' Company .