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brethren of the several lodges were then arranged in galleries properly fitted up for the occasion . The ceremony of laying the stone now commenced . By order of the Substitute Grand Master the stone was slung into a tackle , and , after three regular stops , let down gradually to the ground
during which the Masonic anthem was sung , accompanied by the music , all the brethren joining in the chorus . The Grand Master , supported as before , preceded by his officers and thc Operative Masons carrying the jewels , then descended from the theatre to the spot where the stone lay , and passed through a line formed by thc officers of the
Grand Lodge . The Substitute Grand Master deposited in the stone , in cavities made for the purpose , three medals with the following devices : On one side was the effigies of the Grand Master in profile , vested with the ribbon officially worn by him , and in front a view of thc Royal Infirmary , with the following inscription :
G . Drummond , Architect . Scot . Svmmvs Magis Edin . ter Cos . George Drummond , of the Society of Freemasons in Scotland , Grand Master , thrice Provost of Edinburgh . On the reverse was a perspective view of the Exchange , on which was inscribed in the circle , Verbi exornanda : civivmqve commodiatti—For adorning the city , and the conveniency of its inhabitants ; and underneath ,
Fori Novi Edinbvrgensis Posito Lapide primo Ordo per Scotiam Architectonicus Excudi jussit , xiii . Septembris 1753 . The first stone of the New Exchange of Edinburgh being laid , the brotherhood of Masons through Scotland ordered this to be struck , 13 th September , 1753 .
The other medals contained thc effigies as above , and on the reverse the Masons' Arms , inclosed within the collar of St . Andrew , with the following inscription : " In the Lord is all our trust . " The former Grand Master and the Substitute retiring , two Operative Masons came in their place , and assisted the Grand Master to turn over the stone and lay it in its proper bed , with the inscription undermost .
The Grand Master then taking his station at the east of thc stone , with the Substitute on the left and his AVardens in thc AA ' est , the Operative who carried the square delivered it to the Substitute , who presented it to the Grand Master , and he having applied it to that part of the stone which was square ,
returned it back to the Operative . The Operativewho carried the plumb then delivered it to thc Substitute , who presented it also to the Grand Master , and he having applied it to the edges of the stone , holding it upright , delivered it back to the Operative . In like manner the Operative who carried the level
delivered it to the Substitute , and he presented it to the Grand Master , whoapplicd it above the stone in several positions , and returned it back to the Operative . The mallet was then presented to the Grand Master , who gave three knocks upon the stone , which was followed by three huzzas from the
brethren . An anthem was then sung , accompanied by the music , during which the cornucopia and the two silver vessels containing the wine and oil were brought down to the stone . The cornucopia was delivered to the Substitute , and the vessels to the AVardens . The anthem being concluded , the
Substitute presented the cornucopia to the Grand Master , who turned out the cars of corn upon the stone . Thc silver vessels were then delivered by the AVardens to the Substitute , and by himpresented to the Grand Master , who poured the contents upon the stone , saying , " May thc bountiful hand of
heaven supply this city with abundance of corn , wine , oil , and all the other conveniences of life !" This was succeeded by three huzzas , after which an anthem was sung . The Grand Master then repeated these words ; " As we have now laid this foundation-stone , may the Great Architect of the
Universe , of His kind providence , enable us to carry on and finish the work which we have now begun . May He be a guard to this place and the city in general , and may He preserve it from decay and ruin to the latest posterity . " The ceremony was concluded with a short prayer for the
sovereign , the senate of the city , the Fraternity of Masons , and all the people . Thc music was resumed , and the Grand Master returned to his chair amid the plaudits of thc brethren . The Grand Master then addressed the Lord Provost , magistrates , and council in an appropriate
speech , in which he thanked them for the honour which they had done him in witnessing the act of laying the foundation-stone of the intended structure , and expressed his earnest wish that they anil their successors might be happy instruments to forward the great and good work which was now
begun , and offered so fair a prospect of success ; and he sincerely hoped that it might add , not only to the ornament and advantage of the city of Edinburgh , but be the means of insuring to them lasting honour and transmitting their memories to the latest posterity . He next addressed the undertakers of the work on the importance of thc trust
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reposed m them , and recommended diligence and industry to all the workmen who might be employed under them . The magistrates then took their leave , and the brethren resumed the procession to the palace of Holyrood House , escorted by the military as before ,
amidst an immense crowd of spectators . On arriving at the palace the Grand Master , in thc name of himself and brethren , returned his most grateful acknowledgments to the commanding officer of the troops for the assistance which he had given . The brethren then entered the inner court of thc palace ,
ancl formed a square to receive thc Grand Master and his officers with all due honour , who , followed by the lodges according to seniority-, proceeded to the great gallery , where an clegent entertainment was provided , and the greatest harmony prevailed . At nine o ' clock in the evening the company broke
up . Such was the regularity observed throughout the ceremony of the day that , notwithstanding the crowds of people who were collected on the occasion , the whole was concluded without a single accident . ( To be continued ) .
Grand Lodge Of Mark Masters.
GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTERS .
BENEVOLENT FUND FESTIVAL . The second annual festival in hehalf of this fund was held on Thursday , 14 th inst ., at the Talbot Hotel , Richmond , under the presidency of the Earl Percy , M . F ., R . \ V . Dep . Grand Mark Master Mason , supported on his right by the M . AV . Grand Mark Master Mason Bro . Rev . G .
R . Portal , and on his left by Bro . Sir John Conroy , Bart ., R . AV . Past Grand AVarden . Nearly fifty ladies and brethren were present , and amongst the latter we noticed : Bros . Rev . D . Shaboe , P . G . Chap . ; Thomas Meggy , P . G . AA , ; Frederick Binckes , G . Sec . ; AV . Mann ,
P . G . Reg . ; S . Rosenthal , P . G . Steward ; R . Spencer , P . G . S . B . ; George Kin ? , jun ., P . G , Steward ; J . H . AA ' ynne , P . G . S . B . " ; Dyer , Henley , Mortlock , c-c . The musical arrangements were conducted by Bro . AA . Ganz , all engaged therein having most generously offered their valuable assistance gratuitously . Miss Alice
Fairman , Madame Thaddetis AVells , Chev . de Kontski , Herr Deck , Bro . Ganz , Bros . AVallworlh and Dyson , vocally and instrumentally , largely added to the pleasures of the evening , which passed off most successfully and agreeably , the fund benefitting to the extent of seventy guineas . The dinner and wines reflected great credit on the new proprietor , Bro . Griinhold .
Prov. Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons, Yorkshire.
PROV . GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS , YORKSHIRE .
A Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , was holden by special appointment , in thc Britannia _ Chapter , AVhitby , on Wednesday , 6 th July . Present : —M . E . Comps . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., Grand Superintendent of the North and East Ridings of
Yorkshire , Z . ; John N . Lawson ( 312 ) , P . G . II . ; W . T . Farthing ( 200 ) , P . G . J . ; Michael Charles Peck ( 250 ) , P . G . Scribe E . ; George Hardy ( 250 ) , P . G . Scribe N . , II . A . Williamson ( 200 ) , P . G . Prin . Soj . ; William Wood ( 312 ) , P . G . First Ass . Soj . ; Thomas N . Marwood . ( 312 ) , as P . G . Second Ass . Soj . ; W . Cowling ( 236 ) , as P . G . Trc . is . ; William Lawton ( 236 ) , P . G . Reg . ; Wm .
Tesseyman ( 57 ) , P . G . Standard-biarer ; D . R . Ramsay ( 312 ) , P . G . Dir . of Cer . ; Geo . Balmford ( 236 ) , P . G . Org . ; Comp . John Ward ( 236 ) , P . G . I . J . ; Comp . Wm . Johnson ( 57 ) , P . G . Outer Janitor . Prov . Grand Stewards : Comps . W . II . Bee ( 57 ) , Geo . H . Walshaw ( 200 ) , J . II . Emes ( 250 ) , and G . Buchanan ( 312 ) . Together with the following Principals and Past Principals of ihe various Chapters in
tlie province , viz . : - E . Comps , W . 1 , Farthing , Z . ; II . A . Williamson , II . ; W . Peacock , J . ; J . F . Spun * , P . Z . ; W . F . Rooke , M . D ., P . Z ., of the Old Globe Chapter , 200 , Scarborough ; \ V . Lawton , P . Z ., Z . ; Thos . Cooper , P . Z ., J . ; AV . Cowling , P . Z . ; Rev . J . E . Mayne Young , M . A ., P . Z ., of the Zetland Chapter , 236 , York ; G . Hardy , II . ; C . Foster , P . Z . ; M . C . Peck ,
P . Z ., of the Minerva Chapter . 250 , Hull ; J . C . Miller , Z . ; W . II . Marwood , II . ; W . T . Clarkson , J . ; J . N . Lawson , P . Z . ; John ( been , P . Z . ; M . L . Simpson , P . Z . ; S . Reed , P . Z . ; TV Ttirnbtill . P . Z . ; W . Stonehouse , P . Z . ; W . F ' alkingbridge , P . Z ., of the Britannia Chapter , 312 , Whitby ; A . Farmer , J ., of the Marwood Chapter . 602 , Middlesborough ; J . Marshall , ] ., of the
Ring F . duni Chapter , 660 , Malum , W . Wood , P . Z .. Visitor : K . Comp . C . E . Lucas , P . ' / .., Province of Lincolnshire , Ac , Ac . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened in ancient and solemn form , tlie Minutes of the last Provincial Grand Chapter , held 19 th May 1869 , were read and confirmed . The M . E , GRAND SUPERINTENDENT said tint although
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the uniformity of ritual desired was not yet attained , he believed the great attention given to the subject would be productive of much good . He was happy to inform the Companions that the subscriptions to the " Zetland Commemoration Fund" from this Province had reached the handsome sum of ^ 236 . Comp . COWLING read the Treasurer ' s balance-sheet ,
but slated that the account was not quite complete , owing to the Prov . Grand Treasurer's illness , and consequent absence from home . The balance-sheet , having been audited and found correct , was adopted . The various Chapters then made their returns ; the Humber , Constitutional , and Dundas Chapters were , however , not represented , and the Prov . Grand Scribe
E . was requested to communicate with them . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then appointed the following Provincial Grand Officers , ( with the exception of the Prov . Grand Treasurer , who was re-elected by the Prov . Grand Chapter ) : —E . Comps . Christopher Foster ( 250 ) P . G . H . W . F . Rooke , M . D . ( 200 ) ... P . G . J .
M . C . Peck ( 250 ) P . G . SeribeE . Jas . C . Miller ( 312 ) P . G . Scribe N . Mark L . Simpson ( 312 ) P . G . Prin . Soj . Andrew Farmer ( 602 ) P . G . 1 st Ass . Soj . J . Marshall ( 660 ) P . G . and Asst . Soj W . Lawton ( 236 ) P . G . Registrar . J . H . Emes ( 250 ) P . G . Sword Bearer
W . Peacock ( 200 ) ... ... ... P . G . Stand . Bearer . Thos . Turnbull ( 312 ) P . G . Dir . of Cer . T . S . Camidge ( 236 ) P . G . Organist . Comps . John Ward ( 236 ) P . G . Inner Janitor . Wm . Johnson ( 57 ) P . G . Outer Janitor . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT directed that the nine Chapters in the Province should each nominate a
Prov . Grand Steward . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , after expressing his regret at the absence , caused by severe illness , of the Prov . "" Grand Treasurer , then read a very interesting and masterly paper upon the Royal Arch Degree , illustrated by several beautiful photographs of antient Jerusalem , published by the Palestine Exploration Committee , which
was received by the Comps . with respectful attention and hearty applause . At the conclusion of which , Comp . Lucas , on behalf of tlie visitors , begged to express the pleasure he had felt it being present , and offered hearty good wishes for the success of the Chapters in the Province . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then thanked thc Companions for their numerous attendance , and
suggested that each Chapter should obtain the 1 racing Boards of this Order for the instruction of its members . The Provincial Grand Grand Chapter was then closed in antient form and with solemn prayer . A banquet was held at the Angel Hotel the same evening , at which the M . E . Grand Superintendent presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening passed .
AA ' E understand that the late Bro . Stephen Blair , of Mill-hill House , Bolton , formerly member for that borough , and Provincial Grand Master of the Order of Freemasons of the Province of East Lancashire , who was interred on Saturday , the 91 I 1 inst ., has bequeathed the princely sum of / ' , ooo to build and furnish a hospital for sick persons of any domicile , on condition
that a sight within the area of the Bolton union he provided within a period of three years . Bro . Blair nol being able legally to leave money to purchase land for the site , he leaves that sum to trustees , who are empowered lo build the hospital , and are instructed to provide nurses lo tend the patients in the night . He also leaves to the same trustees a sum of / Tio . ooo to be
invested , so that the income may form an endowment for the hospital , and desires that it may be called " The Blair Hospital . "—Liverpool Mercury . MARKET REQUIREMENTS . —It is really marvellous that the great metropolitan market in Covent Garden should possess far less accommodation than the markets of many a provincial town in our own or
foreign countries ; not to make odious comparison with splendid markets such as those , for example , of Paris . London notoriously requires more commodious markets than it possesses , and nowhere is this great want so keenl y felt by all concerned as in Bedford-lane . —Food Journal . BALZAC— Leon Curmcr , the publisher , who died the other day in Paris , used to tell an amusing story of
the famous Balzac . At one lime Curmer resolved to bring out an illustrated weekly journal , a thing then unknown in France . It was lo be called les Fra / ifais peints par eux nieines , ami Balzac was lo contribute a series of humorous sketches of thc various trades and professions . At first Balzac was in rapture at the idea , antl fairly dazzled poor Curmcr wilh thc brilliancy of his
suggestions . A week passed and Balzac ' s enthusiasm had grown cold . Curmcr was unable to get anything from him . The new journal , however , had been announced everywhere , and it was quite impossible to recede . On the eve of publication , the printer ' s messenger was sent lo Balzac's lodgings , wilh strict orders not to come back empty-handed . He returned with three or four slips of paper , on which a few lines had been hastily scribbled .
Curmcr , however , knew his man . The manuscript was speedily in type , and ihe proof was sent back to the author . Again it returned , double its former size , with erasures , corrections , and additions crossing each other between the lines in inextricable confusion . Eight times was the process repealed , and at last the admirable monograph entitled Nos Epiciers was the result . "The corrections of that proof , " Curmer used to say , " cost me i . ooof . ; but I sold 20 , 000 copies of the first number . "Globe .
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brethren of the several lodges were then arranged in galleries properly fitted up for the occasion . The ceremony of laying the stone now commenced . By order of the Substitute Grand Master the stone was slung into a tackle , and , after three regular stops , let down gradually to the ground
during which the Masonic anthem was sung , accompanied by the music , all the brethren joining in the chorus . The Grand Master , supported as before , preceded by his officers and thc Operative Masons carrying the jewels , then descended from the theatre to the spot where the stone lay , and passed through a line formed by thc officers of the
Grand Lodge . The Substitute Grand Master deposited in the stone , in cavities made for the purpose , three medals with the following devices : On one side was the effigies of the Grand Master in profile , vested with the ribbon officially worn by him , and in front a view of thc Royal Infirmary , with the following inscription :
G . Drummond , Architect . Scot . Svmmvs Magis Edin . ter Cos . George Drummond , of the Society of Freemasons in Scotland , Grand Master , thrice Provost of Edinburgh . On the reverse was a perspective view of the Exchange , on which was inscribed in the circle , Verbi exornanda : civivmqve commodiatti—For adorning the city , and the conveniency of its inhabitants ; and underneath ,
Fori Novi Edinbvrgensis Posito Lapide primo Ordo per Scotiam Architectonicus Excudi jussit , xiii . Septembris 1753 . The first stone of the New Exchange of Edinburgh being laid , the brotherhood of Masons through Scotland ordered this to be struck , 13 th September , 1753 .
The other medals contained thc effigies as above , and on the reverse the Masons' Arms , inclosed within the collar of St . Andrew , with the following inscription : " In the Lord is all our trust . " The former Grand Master and the Substitute retiring , two Operative Masons came in their place , and assisted the Grand Master to turn over the stone and lay it in its proper bed , with the inscription undermost .
The Grand Master then taking his station at the east of thc stone , with the Substitute on the left and his AVardens in thc AA ' est , the Operative who carried the square delivered it to the Substitute , who presented it to the Grand Master , and he having applied it to that part of the stone which was square ,
returned it back to the Operative . The Operativewho carried the plumb then delivered it to thc Substitute , who presented it also to the Grand Master , and he having applied it to the edges of the stone , holding it upright , delivered it back to the Operative . In like manner the Operative who carried the level
delivered it to the Substitute , and he presented it to the Grand Master , whoapplicd it above the stone in several positions , and returned it back to the Operative . The mallet was then presented to the Grand Master , who gave three knocks upon the stone , which was followed by three huzzas from the
brethren . An anthem was then sung , accompanied by the music , during which the cornucopia and the two silver vessels containing the wine and oil were brought down to the stone . The cornucopia was delivered to the Substitute , and the vessels to the AVardens . The anthem being concluded , the
Substitute presented the cornucopia to the Grand Master , who turned out the cars of corn upon the stone . Thc silver vessels were then delivered by the AVardens to the Substitute , and by himpresented to the Grand Master , who poured the contents upon the stone , saying , " May thc bountiful hand of
heaven supply this city with abundance of corn , wine , oil , and all the other conveniences of life !" This was succeeded by three huzzas , after which an anthem was sung . The Grand Master then repeated these words ; " As we have now laid this foundation-stone , may the Great Architect of the
Universe , of His kind providence , enable us to carry on and finish the work which we have now begun . May He be a guard to this place and the city in general , and may He preserve it from decay and ruin to the latest posterity . " The ceremony was concluded with a short prayer for the
sovereign , the senate of the city , the Fraternity of Masons , and all the people . Thc music was resumed , and the Grand Master returned to his chair amid the plaudits of thc brethren . The Grand Master then addressed the Lord Provost , magistrates , and council in an appropriate
speech , in which he thanked them for the honour which they had done him in witnessing the act of laying the foundation-stone of the intended structure , and expressed his earnest wish that they anil their successors might be happy instruments to forward the great and good work which was now
begun , and offered so fair a prospect of success ; and he sincerely hoped that it might add , not only to the ornament and advantage of the city of Edinburgh , but be the means of insuring to them lasting honour and transmitting their memories to the latest posterity . He next addressed the undertakers of the work on the importance of thc trust
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reposed m them , and recommended diligence and industry to all the workmen who might be employed under them . The magistrates then took their leave , and the brethren resumed the procession to the palace of Holyrood House , escorted by the military as before ,
amidst an immense crowd of spectators . On arriving at the palace the Grand Master , in thc name of himself and brethren , returned his most grateful acknowledgments to the commanding officer of the troops for the assistance which he had given . The brethren then entered the inner court of thc palace ,
ancl formed a square to receive thc Grand Master and his officers with all due honour , who , followed by the lodges according to seniority-, proceeded to the great gallery , where an clegent entertainment was provided , and the greatest harmony prevailed . At nine o ' clock in the evening the company broke
up . Such was the regularity observed throughout the ceremony of the day that , notwithstanding the crowds of people who were collected on the occasion , the whole was concluded without a single accident . ( To be continued ) .
Grand Lodge Of Mark Masters.
GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTERS .
BENEVOLENT FUND FESTIVAL . The second annual festival in hehalf of this fund was held on Thursday , 14 th inst ., at the Talbot Hotel , Richmond , under the presidency of the Earl Percy , M . F ., R . \ V . Dep . Grand Mark Master Mason , supported on his right by the M . AV . Grand Mark Master Mason Bro . Rev . G .
R . Portal , and on his left by Bro . Sir John Conroy , Bart ., R . AV . Past Grand AVarden . Nearly fifty ladies and brethren were present , and amongst the latter we noticed : Bros . Rev . D . Shaboe , P . G . Chap . ; Thomas Meggy , P . G . AA , ; Frederick Binckes , G . Sec . ; AV . Mann ,
P . G . Reg . ; S . Rosenthal , P . G . Steward ; R . Spencer , P . G . S . B . ; George Kin ? , jun ., P . G , Steward ; J . H . AA ' ynne , P . G . S . B . " ; Dyer , Henley , Mortlock , c-c . The musical arrangements were conducted by Bro . AA . Ganz , all engaged therein having most generously offered their valuable assistance gratuitously . Miss Alice
Fairman , Madame Thaddetis AVells , Chev . de Kontski , Herr Deck , Bro . Ganz , Bros . AVallworlh and Dyson , vocally and instrumentally , largely added to the pleasures of the evening , which passed off most successfully and agreeably , the fund benefitting to the extent of seventy guineas . The dinner and wines reflected great credit on the new proprietor , Bro . Griinhold .
Prov. Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons, Yorkshire.
PROV . GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS , YORKSHIRE .
A Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , was holden by special appointment , in thc Britannia _ Chapter , AVhitby , on Wednesday , 6 th July . Present : —M . E . Comps . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., Grand Superintendent of the North and East Ridings of
Yorkshire , Z . ; John N . Lawson ( 312 ) , P . G . II . ; W . T . Farthing ( 200 ) , P . G . J . ; Michael Charles Peck ( 250 ) , P . G . Scribe E . ; George Hardy ( 250 ) , P . G . Scribe N . , II . A . Williamson ( 200 ) , P . G . Prin . Soj . ; William Wood ( 312 ) , P . G . First Ass . Soj . ; Thomas N . Marwood . ( 312 ) , as P . G . Second Ass . Soj . ; W . Cowling ( 236 ) , as P . G . Trc . is . ; William Lawton ( 236 ) , P . G . Reg . ; Wm .
Tesseyman ( 57 ) , P . G . Standard-biarer ; D . R . Ramsay ( 312 ) , P . G . Dir . of Cer . ; Geo . Balmford ( 236 ) , P . G . Org . ; Comp . John Ward ( 236 ) , P . G . I . J . ; Comp . Wm . Johnson ( 57 ) , P . G . Outer Janitor . Prov . Grand Stewards : Comps . W . II . Bee ( 57 ) , Geo . H . Walshaw ( 200 ) , J . II . Emes ( 250 ) , and G . Buchanan ( 312 ) . Together with the following Principals and Past Principals of ihe various Chapters in
tlie province , viz . : - E . Comps , W . 1 , Farthing , Z . ; II . A . Williamson , II . ; W . Peacock , J . ; J . F . Spun * , P . Z . ; W . F . Rooke , M . D ., P . Z ., of the Old Globe Chapter , 200 , Scarborough ; \ V . Lawton , P . Z ., Z . ; Thos . Cooper , P . Z ., J . ; AV . Cowling , P . Z . ; Rev . J . E . Mayne Young , M . A ., P . Z ., of the Zetland Chapter , 236 , York ; G . Hardy , II . ; C . Foster , P . Z . ; M . C . Peck ,
P . Z ., of the Minerva Chapter . 250 , Hull ; J . C . Miller , Z . ; W . II . Marwood , II . ; W . T . Clarkson , J . ; J . N . Lawson , P . Z . ; John ( been , P . Z . ; M . L . Simpson , P . Z . ; S . Reed , P . Z . ; TV Ttirnbtill . P . Z . ; W . Stonehouse , P . Z . ; W . F ' alkingbridge , P . Z ., of the Britannia Chapter , 312 , Whitby ; A . Farmer , J ., of the Marwood Chapter . 602 , Middlesborough ; J . Marshall , ] ., of the
Ring F . duni Chapter , 660 , Malum , W . Wood , P . Z .. Visitor : K . Comp . C . E . Lucas , P . ' / .., Province of Lincolnshire , Ac , Ac . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened in ancient and solemn form , tlie Minutes of the last Provincial Grand Chapter , held 19 th May 1869 , were read and confirmed . The M . E , GRAND SUPERINTENDENT said tint although
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the uniformity of ritual desired was not yet attained , he believed the great attention given to the subject would be productive of much good . He was happy to inform the Companions that the subscriptions to the " Zetland Commemoration Fund" from this Province had reached the handsome sum of ^ 236 . Comp . COWLING read the Treasurer ' s balance-sheet ,
but slated that the account was not quite complete , owing to the Prov . Grand Treasurer's illness , and consequent absence from home . The balance-sheet , having been audited and found correct , was adopted . The various Chapters then made their returns ; the Humber , Constitutional , and Dundas Chapters were , however , not represented , and the Prov . Grand Scribe
E . was requested to communicate with them . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then appointed the following Provincial Grand Officers , ( with the exception of the Prov . Grand Treasurer , who was re-elected by the Prov . Grand Chapter ) : —E . Comps . Christopher Foster ( 250 ) P . G . H . W . F . Rooke , M . D . ( 200 ) ... P . G . J .
M . C . Peck ( 250 ) P . G . SeribeE . Jas . C . Miller ( 312 ) P . G . Scribe N . Mark L . Simpson ( 312 ) P . G . Prin . Soj . Andrew Farmer ( 602 ) P . G . 1 st Ass . Soj . J . Marshall ( 660 ) P . G . and Asst . Soj W . Lawton ( 236 ) P . G . Registrar . J . H . Emes ( 250 ) P . G . Sword Bearer
W . Peacock ( 200 ) ... ... ... P . G . Stand . Bearer . Thos . Turnbull ( 312 ) P . G . Dir . of Cer . T . S . Camidge ( 236 ) P . G . Organist . Comps . John Ward ( 236 ) P . G . Inner Janitor . Wm . Johnson ( 57 ) P . G . Outer Janitor . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT directed that the nine Chapters in the Province should each nominate a
Prov . Grand Steward . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , after expressing his regret at the absence , caused by severe illness , of the Prov . "" Grand Treasurer , then read a very interesting and masterly paper upon the Royal Arch Degree , illustrated by several beautiful photographs of antient Jerusalem , published by the Palestine Exploration Committee , which
was received by the Comps . with respectful attention and hearty applause . At the conclusion of which , Comp . Lucas , on behalf of tlie visitors , begged to express the pleasure he had felt it being present , and offered hearty good wishes for the success of the Chapters in the Province . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then thanked thc Companions for their numerous attendance , and
suggested that each Chapter should obtain the 1 racing Boards of this Order for the instruction of its members . The Provincial Grand Grand Chapter was then closed in antient form and with solemn prayer . A banquet was held at the Angel Hotel the same evening , at which the M . E . Grand Superintendent presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening passed .
AA ' E understand that the late Bro . Stephen Blair , of Mill-hill House , Bolton , formerly member for that borough , and Provincial Grand Master of the Order of Freemasons of the Province of East Lancashire , who was interred on Saturday , the 91 I 1 inst ., has bequeathed the princely sum of / ' , ooo to build and furnish a hospital for sick persons of any domicile , on condition
that a sight within the area of the Bolton union he provided within a period of three years . Bro . Blair nol being able legally to leave money to purchase land for the site , he leaves that sum to trustees , who are empowered lo build the hospital , and are instructed to provide nurses lo tend the patients in the night . He also leaves to the same trustees a sum of / Tio . ooo to be
invested , so that the income may form an endowment for the hospital , and desires that it may be called " The Blair Hospital . "—Liverpool Mercury . MARKET REQUIREMENTS . —It is really marvellous that the great metropolitan market in Covent Garden should possess far less accommodation than the markets of many a provincial town in our own or
foreign countries ; not to make odious comparison with splendid markets such as those , for example , of Paris . London notoriously requires more commodious markets than it possesses , and nowhere is this great want so keenl y felt by all concerned as in Bedford-lane . —Food Journal . BALZAC— Leon Curmcr , the publisher , who died the other day in Paris , used to tell an amusing story of
the famous Balzac . At one lime Curmer resolved to bring out an illustrated weekly journal , a thing then unknown in France . It was lo be called les Fra / ifais peints par eux nieines , ami Balzac was lo contribute a series of humorous sketches of thc various trades and professions . At first Balzac was in rapture at the idea , antl fairly dazzled poor Curmcr wilh thc brilliancy of his
suggestions . A week passed and Balzac ' s enthusiasm had grown cold . Curmcr was unable to get anything from him . The new journal , however , had been announced everywhere , and it was quite impossible to recede . On the eve of publication , the printer ' s messenger was sent lo Balzac's lodgings , wilh strict orders not to come back empty-handed . He returned with three or four slips of paper , on which a few lines had been hastily scribbled .
Curmcr , however , knew his man . The manuscript was speedily in type , and ihe proof was sent back to the author . Again it returned , double its former size , with erasures , corrections , and additions crossing each other between the lines in inextricable confusion . Eight times was the process repealed , and at last the admirable monograph entitled Nos Epiciers was the result . "The corrections of that proof , " Curmer used to say , " cost me i . ooof . ; but I sold 20 , 000 copies of the first number . "Globe .