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Masonic Service At Holy Trinity Church, Southport.
part of all their Masonic ceremonials . Freemason ! y taught them that they must regard the Holy Bible as an unerring standard of truth and justice , and they must regulate their actions by the Divine precepts it contained . It taught tlu-m also that their duty towards God and their duty to their neighbour . It told them that their duty to God was never to mention that Name but with the
awe and reverence due from the creature to the Creator ; that their duty to God was to implore His aid in all their lawful undertakings , and to look to Him in every emergency for comfort and consolation . From the Holy Bible they read that their duty towards their neighbour was to render every kind office that justice or mercy might require , to relieve the necessity and
soothe the afflictions of those in distress ; and it was for the latter purpose that he had to ask their generous contributions that afternoon . It was to do to others as they would that others in similar circumstances should do to them—in a word , Freemasonry taught them as the Apostle" did in his text , " To do good and communicate forget not , for
with such sacrifices God is well pleased . " To carry out the spirit of the text it required that they must be benevolent—which meant being well willed towards some charitable purpose , a disposition to be ready to part with or give up some advantage which they shared in order to promote the happiness of someone else , and he trusted that was the disposition which animated
everyone in that church in regard to the object for which he had to plead that afternoon . He trusted also that that would be the spirit which would animate the people of Southport in the effort which was being made to raise an endowment fund for the new infirmary . But to carry out the teaching of the text it required that they should also be beneficent , which
meant " to be well doing . " Benevolence was the intention , beneficence consiste 1 of action ; benevolence was the cause , beneficence the result . But in assisting any charitable object they should take care that they exercised caution , or they might do harm where they wanted to do good , they might communicate of their means , yet they might not do good ; or they might
give of their charity in such a way as to cause those who received it to become idle instead of working for their living . But the charity for which he asked their aid that afternoon was one that did not lay itself open to any charge of that kind ; it was one in assisting which they could only do good by generously supporting it . Freemasonry instructed them in the principles
of universal benevolence and charity ; it taught them to seek solace for their own distress by extending relief and consolation to their fellow creatures in the hour of nfiliction . It was that they might carry out that teaching that he asked them to support that afternoon the endowment of a cot at the new infirmary by the Masonic body . He knew he should not appeal to them in vain ;
lie knew how nobly they responded at the centenary festival service . There had been raised ^ 100 towards the fund for the endowment of a cot in the new infirmary by the Masonic body , for which purpose , £ 700 was required , and it was towards the remaining sum that he asked them to give . At the close of the sermon a collection was taken
and amounted to £ 36 Ss . During the offertory the hymn "Thou to whom the sick and dying" was sung , and the Benediction was pronounced hy Bro . the Rev . C . S . Hope , P . P . G . C . West Lanes . The concluding hymn was " O worship the King , all glorious above . " Bro . H . Hudson , late 1313 , presided at the organ with his customary talent and ability .
The brethren reassembled in the schoolroom at the close of the service , when Bro . the Rev . C . S . HOPE , referring to the large number who had attended , said he was sure it spoke well for Freemasonry in Southport that there should be so many present , and it would also help very greatly
the bazaar to be held in aid of the infirmary , and the work of the institution itself . He thought he would be right in thanking , on their behalf , Bro . Spencer for his admirable sermon . The brethren also accorded their thanks to Bro . Rev . C . S . Hope lor allowing them to hold the service at Holy Trinity .
Inaugural Banquet Of The Ixion Lodge Of Instruction.
INAUGURAL BANQUET OF THE IXION LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
A great assembly of brethren took place at the Denmark Arms Hotel , East Ham , on Wednesday evening , the 7 th instant , to assist at the inauguration
banquet and installation of the Ixion Lodge of Instruction . It must be very gratifying to the brethren to find that their ancient Order is so well represented in Kast Ham , a rising and progressing neighbourhood , which bids fair to be one of the leading localities of 'he Eastern district .
The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . J . lves , P . M ., who successfully installed Bro . H . Ffrench Bromhead , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . S . G . W . Essex . as the W . M , I he officers were invested by the W . M . as follows : 1 J < -os . Thomas Cowell . S . W . ; B . C . Curtis , P . M ., J . W . ; H . J . Day , P . M ., S . D . ; Wm . Allvey , J . D . ; Barber , ' G . ; J . S . Chapman , Treas . ; and William W . Ives , Sec .
There were also present Bros . A . J . Ives , P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; B . Stewart , P . M . ; S purgeon , Sec . 2501 ; Sallaway , W . M . ; McKenzie , J- gg , Sidders , J . Day , Simpson , Delo , Reedman , Hon . Stwd . ; Dale , Hon . Stwd . ; D . Ross , W . Golding , Alstrom , Cottier , Bloom , Lowe , Mettrop , Ayton , Gemmell , Mahany , and Tomlin .
Inaugural Banquet Of The Ixion Lodge Of Instruction.
An excellent banquet followed , which was catered for by Bro . Winden , of Canning Town , who gave the greatest satisfaction to all the brethren for the masterl y manner in which he had provided everything necessary for the auspicious occasion . During the banquet musical selections were performed on the piano , and a delightful programme of toasts and songs rendered the evening most enjoyable .
After a vote of thanks to the host , Bro . Smith , and other convivialities , the brethren departed for home , having spent one of those delightful evenings only known to Freemasons . The lodge of instruction meets every Wednesday evening , at 8 p . m ., at the Denmark Arms Hotel , Barking-road , under the Preceptorship of Bro . Thos . Cowell . The Secretary ' s address is 4 , Sibley Grove , East Ham , Essex .
Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.
Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .
BRO . JOSEPH JACKMAN , W . M . Britannia , No . 139 , and of White Rose of York Lodge , No . 2491 , both in Sheffield . Bro . Joseph Jackman , whose portrait we produce above , occupies a position almost unique in the Craft . He is W . M . of two Sheffield Lodges at one and the same moment . Initiated , passed , and raised in 1881 in
Britannia , No . 139 , which , next to Probity , No . 61 , Halifax , is the senior existing lodge in West Yorkshire , Bro . Jackman , by diligent attention to Masonic duty , and by persevering effort , so completely gained the confidence of his brethren that in December of last year they elected him VV . M . of his Lodge . Shortly before this , the VVhite Rose of York Lodge , No . ' 2401 , was
formed in Sheffield , and Bro . Jackman was one of the founders . Last month he was chosen by the unanimous vote of its members to fill this chair also . He was installed on the 2 nd November , and thus became W . M . both of the oldest and the youngest Sheffield lodges at the same time . No stronger proof of their belief in his Masonic worth could his brethren give
and Bro . Jackman may well feel proud of the distinction conferred upon him . From part of this serious responsibility he will , however , shortly be relieved , as his term of office in Britannia Lodge is reaching its close . Bro . Jackman is a companion of the Paradise Chapter , which is connected wilh bis mother lodge , and belongs to the outer circle of the Quatuor Coronati ,
No . 2076 . He has served Stewardships on behalf of all three Masonic Institutions five times , and has at all times warmly advocated their support , Bro . Jackman is the sole proprietor of the Persberg Steel Works , Sheffield , and takes a practical interest in the commerce of the city . Besides being a member of the Iron and Steel Institute , and the British Iron Trade Association , he is also an Associate of the Mechanical
Engineers , member of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce , and Honorary Secretary of the Bi-metalic League . It will thus be seen that Bro . jackman occupies a by no means unimportant position in commercial circles in Sheffield , a position which , like his Masonic standing , he owes entirely to his own ability and the excellent reputation which he has so universally gained .
Masonic Conversaione At Newton.
MASONIC CONVERSAIONE AT NEWTON .
' The members of the Devon Lodge , No . 1138 , at Newton Abbott , on the 20 th ult ., held a conversazione to celebrate the re-opening of the lodge premises after renovation . The hall has been handsomely decorated
to harmonise with the different Degrees of Masonry held therein . The principal work has been the general arrangement of the design , leaving the panels to be filled in with more defined characters of the Order . Thus the Degrees leading to the Royal Arch and Mark are separately treated , and the colouring has been kept
Masonic Conversaione At Newton.
asnearas possible to the colours of the different Degrees . By the initiated , many of the characters will be readily and easily recognised . In and below the frieze there is a conventional treatment of the lily and pomegranate , symbolic of the Second Degree . An important improvement has been the alteration and enlarging of the
principal niches . Heating and ventilation have both been improved , and the work has been six months in hand . The design and the stencil plates are the work of Bro . Lewis Stevens , P . M ., and the decoration has been carried out by Bro . Charles Stevens , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks .
A large number of invitations was issued for the , conversazione , but the Prov . G . Master and his Deputy , the Lord Mayor of London , the Right Hon . C . Seale-Hayne , and Sir Stafford Northcote were unable to be present , although they accorded the proceedings their patronage . Music and refreshments were provided , and in the
ante-room was an exhibition of Masonic curios , selected from the unique collection of Bro . F . J . W . Crowe , of Torquay , The exhibition included a complete series of the various certificates issued by the Grand Lodges of England , as well as certificates , jewels , aprens , and sashes of Masonic Grand bodies from all parts of the world .
The principal feature of the evening was a lecture by Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England , on Freemasonry in connection with Newton Abbott , and Newton Bushel—Bro . Hughan commenced with spme complimentary references to the ladies , and explained how the onl y '• lady Freemason" came to be initiated . Alluding to Charities , he observed that though little
was s .. id by the brethren respecting the same , they spent . £ 300 a day in Charity , and maintained and educated over a thousand boys and girls . Dealing with Newton , he found that no reguUr lodge was held till 1759 , when a lodge was formed at the Sun Inn or Tavern . This lodge was subsequently transferred to Exmouth , where it has ever since remained , and is now known as the
Sun Inn , No . 106 . The second Newton lodge was formed in 1769 , and was called the Royal George , probably from the name of the tavern in which it was held . This lodge did not flourish either , for after being transferred to Bridport , it was erased in 1832 . The next lodge was at Newton Bushel , where , in 1812 , it was held at the Freemasons' Inn , now called the
Commercial Hotel , where Bro . Charles Stevens had discovered a room which was admirably suited for Masonic meetings . Another lodge , called the Morning Star , originated at Newton in 1872 , but ceased in a few years . The substantial Newton Lodge was that formed in 1 S 66 , the Devon Lodge , under whose auspices they were met that evening . He regarded that hall as one
of the prettiest in Devon . Indeed , he had seen many in England and Scotland , and that seemed to take the palm . In 1759 , when the first lodge was formed at Newton , there were 1500 lodges in the world , and 35 , 000 members . At the present time there were 15 , 000 lodges in various parts of the world , and he did not think there could be less than two million members ,
the annual income being five millions sterling . The English Grand Lodge was the oldest , largest , and most charitable . As to secrets , so far as he had been enabled to discover the original secret of . Freemasonry was how to build , but at the present time their secret was that that they had no secret . He asked for the sympathy and support of the ladies , and instanced the Queen as
the Patron of the Craft , which he regarded as the most beneficent Society in the world . The more they knew of it the more they would appreciate such a useful , ancient , and honourable Society . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hughan at the instance of Bro . the Rev . G . T . Warner , P . P . G . Chap .
In recognition of his services in decorating the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Lewis Stevens by Bro . Major C . Davie , P . A . G . D . C . Eng . Prov . G . Sec , who was thanked for his presence on the motion of the W . M ., Bro . G . H . Hearder , seconded by Bro . W . Vicary , P . P . G . Reg . The visitors were thanked at tbe instance of Bro . F .
Watts , the compliment being acknowledged by Bro . G N . Burden , P . J . G . W . Dancing followed .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OP ABEHDUENSEIlli :.
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Aberdeenshire was held in the Masonic Hall Buildings , Exchange-street , Aberdeen , on the 16 th instant . Sir Allan Mackenzie , Bart ., of Glenmuick , Prov . G . Superintendent , was in the chair . There was a representative meeting from the various chapters of the province .
1 he chief business was the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year , the following being the principal : Comp . Sir Allan Mackenzie ... Prov . G . Supt . „ Col . Lumsden of Pitcaple Prov . G . H . „ J . M'Intosh Prov . S . J . „ J . H . Forshaw Depute P . S . 7 .. „ A . Barclay Prov . G . S . E . „ A . Dakers Prov . G . Treas . „ Rev . J . M'Cowan ... ') D „„ n „ , „ Rev . W . S . Hildesley ... ) PrOV" G' Cha Ps ' „ . J . Taylor Prov . G . ist Soj . „ D . Blake Prov . G . 2 nd Soj . „ S . Lawrence Prov . G . 3 rd Soj .
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Masonic Service At Holy Trinity Church, Southport.
part of all their Masonic ceremonials . Freemason ! y taught them that they must regard the Holy Bible as an unerring standard of truth and justice , and they must regulate their actions by the Divine precepts it contained . It taught tlu-m also that their duty towards God and their duty to their neighbour . It told them that their duty to God was never to mention that Name but with the
awe and reverence due from the creature to the Creator ; that their duty to God was to implore His aid in all their lawful undertakings , and to look to Him in every emergency for comfort and consolation . From the Holy Bible they read that their duty towards their neighbour was to render every kind office that justice or mercy might require , to relieve the necessity and
soothe the afflictions of those in distress ; and it was for the latter purpose that he had to ask their generous contributions that afternoon . It was to do to others as they would that others in similar circumstances should do to them—in a word , Freemasonry taught them as the Apostle" did in his text , " To do good and communicate forget not , for
with such sacrifices God is well pleased . " To carry out the spirit of the text it required that they must be benevolent—which meant being well willed towards some charitable purpose , a disposition to be ready to part with or give up some advantage which they shared in order to promote the happiness of someone else , and he trusted that was the disposition which animated
everyone in that church in regard to the object for which he had to plead that afternoon . He trusted also that that would be the spirit which would animate the people of Southport in the effort which was being made to raise an endowment fund for the new infirmary . But to carry out the teaching of the text it required that they should also be beneficent , which
meant " to be well doing . " Benevolence was the intention , beneficence consiste 1 of action ; benevolence was the cause , beneficence the result . But in assisting any charitable object they should take care that they exercised caution , or they might do harm where they wanted to do good , they might communicate of their means , yet they might not do good ; or they might
give of their charity in such a way as to cause those who received it to become idle instead of working for their living . But the charity for which he asked their aid that afternoon was one that did not lay itself open to any charge of that kind ; it was one in assisting which they could only do good by generously supporting it . Freemasonry instructed them in the principles
of universal benevolence and charity ; it taught them to seek solace for their own distress by extending relief and consolation to their fellow creatures in the hour of nfiliction . It was that they might carry out that teaching that he asked them to support that afternoon the endowment of a cot at the new infirmary by the Masonic body . He knew he should not appeal to them in vain ;
lie knew how nobly they responded at the centenary festival service . There had been raised ^ 100 towards the fund for the endowment of a cot in the new infirmary by the Masonic body , for which purpose , £ 700 was required , and it was towards the remaining sum that he asked them to give . At the close of the sermon a collection was taken
and amounted to £ 36 Ss . During the offertory the hymn "Thou to whom the sick and dying" was sung , and the Benediction was pronounced hy Bro . the Rev . C . S . Hope , P . P . G . C . West Lanes . The concluding hymn was " O worship the King , all glorious above . " Bro . H . Hudson , late 1313 , presided at the organ with his customary talent and ability .
The brethren reassembled in the schoolroom at the close of the service , when Bro . the Rev . C . S . HOPE , referring to the large number who had attended , said he was sure it spoke well for Freemasonry in Southport that there should be so many present , and it would also help very greatly
the bazaar to be held in aid of the infirmary , and the work of the institution itself . He thought he would be right in thanking , on their behalf , Bro . Spencer for his admirable sermon . The brethren also accorded their thanks to Bro . Rev . C . S . Hope lor allowing them to hold the service at Holy Trinity .
Inaugural Banquet Of The Ixion Lodge Of Instruction.
INAUGURAL BANQUET OF THE IXION LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
A great assembly of brethren took place at the Denmark Arms Hotel , East Ham , on Wednesday evening , the 7 th instant , to assist at the inauguration
banquet and installation of the Ixion Lodge of Instruction . It must be very gratifying to the brethren to find that their ancient Order is so well represented in Kast Ham , a rising and progressing neighbourhood , which bids fair to be one of the leading localities of 'he Eastern district .
The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . J . lves , P . M ., who successfully installed Bro . H . Ffrench Bromhead , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . S . G . W . Essex . as the W . M , I he officers were invested by the W . M . as follows : 1 J < -os . Thomas Cowell . S . W . ; B . C . Curtis , P . M ., J . W . ; H . J . Day , P . M ., S . D . ; Wm . Allvey , J . D . ; Barber , ' G . ; J . S . Chapman , Treas . ; and William W . Ives , Sec .
There were also present Bros . A . J . Ives , P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; B . Stewart , P . M . ; S purgeon , Sec . 2501 ; Sallaway , W . M . ; McKenzie , J- gg , Sidders , J . Day , Simpson , Delo , Reedman , Hon . Stwd . ; Dale , Hon . Stwd . ; D . Ross , W . Golding , Alstrom , Cottier , Bloom , Lowe , Mettrop , Ayton , Gemmell , Mahany , and Tomlin .
Inaugural Banquet Of The Ixion Lodge Of Instruction.
An excellent banquet followed , which was catered for by Bro . Winden , of Canning Town , who gave the greatest satisfaction to all the brethren for the masterl y manner in which he had provided everything necessary for the auspicious occasion . During the banquet musical selections were performed on the piano , and a delightful programme of toasts and songs rendered the evening most enjoyable .
After a vote of thanks to the host , Bro . Smith , and other convivialities , the brethren departed for home , having spent one of those delightful evenings only known to Freemasons . The lodge of instruction meets every Wednesday evening , at 8 p . m ., at the Denmark Arms Hotel , Barking-road , under the Preceptorship of Bro . Thos . Cowell . The Secretary ' s address is 4 , Sibley Grove , East Ham , Essex .
Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.
Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .
BRO . JOSEPH JACKMAN , W . M . Britannia , No . 139 , and of White Rose of York Lodge , No . 2491 , both in Sheffield . Bro . Joseph Jackman , whose portrait we produce above , occupies a position almost unique in the Craft . He is W . M . of two Sheffield Lodges at one and the same moment . Initiated , passed , and raised in 1881 in
Britannia , No . 139 , which , next to Probity , No . 61 , Halifax , is the senior existing lodge in West Yorkshire , Bro . Jackman , by diligent attention to Masonic duty , and by persevering effort , so completely gained the confidence of his brethren that in December of last year they elected him VV . M . of his Lodge . Shortly before this , the VVhite Rose of York Lodge , No . ' 2401 , was
formed in Sheffield , and Bro . Jackman was one of the founders . Last month he was chosen by the unanimous vote of its members to fill this chair also . He was installed on the 2 nd November , and thus became W . M . both of the oldest and the youngest Sheffield lodges at the same time . No stronger proof of their belief in his Masonic worth could his brethren give
and Bro . Jackman may well feel proud of the distinction conferred upon him . From part of this serious responsibility he will , however , shortly be relieved , as his term of office in Britannia Lodge is reaching its close . Bro . Jackman is a companion of the Paradise Chapter , which is connected wilh bis mother lodge , and belongs to the outer circle of the Quatuor Coronati ,
No . 2076 . He has served Stewardships on behalf of all three Masonic Institutions five times , and has at all times warmly advocated their support , Bro . Jackman is the sole proprietor of the Persberg Steel Works , Sheffield , and takes a practical interest in the commerce of the city . Besides being a member of the Iron and Steel Institute , and the British Iron Trade Association , he is also an Associate of the Mechanical
Engineers , member of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce , and Honorary Secretary of the Bi-metalic League . It will thus be seen that Bro . jackman occupies a by no means unimportant position in commercial circles in Sheffield , a position which , like his Masonic standing , he owes entirely to his own ability and the excellent reputation which he has so universally gained .
Masonic Conversaione At Newton.
MASONIC CONVERSAIONE AT NEWTON .
' The members of the Devon Lodge , No . 1138 , at Newton Abbott , on the 20 th ult ., held a conversazione to celebrate the re-opening of the lodge premises after renovation . The hall has been handsomely decorated
to harmonise with the different Degrees of Masonry held therein . The principal work has been the general arrangement of the design , leaving the panels to be filled in with more defined characters of the Order . Thus the Degrees leading to the Royal Arch and Mark are separately treated , and the colouring has been kept
Masonic Conversaione At Newton.
asnearas possible to the colours of the different Degrees . By the initiated , many of the characters will be readily and easily recognised . In and below the frieze there is a conventional treatment of the lily and pomegranate , symbolic of the Second Degree . An important improvement has been the alteration and enlarging of the
principal niches . Heating and ventilation have both been improved , and the work has been six months in hand . The design and the stencil plates are the work of Bro . Lewis Stevens , P . M ., and the decoration has been carried out by Bro . Charles Stevens , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks .
A large number of invitations was issued for the , conversazione , but the Prov . G . Master and his Deputy , the Lord Mayor of London , the Right Hon . C . Seale-Hayne , and Sir Stafford Northcote were unable to be present , although they accorded the proceedings their patronage . Music and refreshments were provided , and in the
ante-room was an exhibition of Masonic curios , selected from the unique collection of Bro . F . J . W . Crowe , of Torquay , The exhibition included a complete series of the various certificates issued by the Grand Lodges of England , as well as certificates , jewels , aprens , and sashes of Masonic Grand bodies from all parts of the world .
The principal feature of the evening was a lecture by Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England , on Freemasonry in connection with Newton Abbott , and Newton Bushel—Bro . Hughan commenced with spme complimentary references to the ladies , and explained how the onl y '• lady Freemason" came to be initiated . Alluding to Charities , he observed that though little
was s .. id by the brethren respecting the same , they spent . £ 300 a day in Charity , and maintained and educated over a thousand boys and girls . Dealing with Newton , he found that no reguUr lodge was held till 1759 , when a lodge was formed at the Sun Inn or Tavern . This lodge was subsequently transferred to Exmouth , where it has ever since remained , and is now known as the
Sun Inn , No . 106 . The second Newton lodge was formed in 1769 , and was called the Royal George , probably from the name of the tavern in which it was held . This lodge did not flourish either , for after being transferred to Bridport , it was erased in 1832 . The next lodge was at Newton Bushel , where , in 1812 , it was held at the Freemasons' Inn , now called the
Commercial Hotel , where Bro . Charles Stevens had discovered a room which was admirably suited for Masonic meetings . Another lodge , called the Morning Star , originated at Newton in 1872 , but ceased in a few years . The substantial Newton Lodge was that formed in 1 S 66 , the Devon Lodge , under whose auspices they were met that evening . He regarded that hall as one
of the prettiest in Devon . Indeed , he had seen many in England and Scotland , and that seemed to take the palm . In 1759 , when the first lodge was formed at Newton , there were 1500 lodges in the world , and 35 , 000 members . At the present time there were 15 , 000 lodges in various parts of the world , and he did not think there could be less than two million members ,
the annual income being five millions sterling . The English Grand Lodge was the oldest , largest , and most charitable . As to secrets , so far as he had been enabled to discover the original secret of . Freemasonry was how to build , but at the present time their secret was that that they had no secret . He asked for the sympathy and support of the ladies , and instanced the Queen as
the Patron of the Craft , which he regarded as the most beneficent Society in the world . The more they knew of it the more they would appreciate such a useful , ancient , and honourable Society . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hughan at the instance of Bro . the Rev . G . T . Warner , P . P . G . Chap .
In recognition of his services in decorating the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Lewis Stevens by Bro . Major C . Davie , P . A . G . D . C . Eng . Prov . G . Sec , who was thanked for his presence on the motion of the W . M ., Bro . G . H . Hearder , seconded by Bro . W . Vicary , P . P . G . Reg . The visitors were thanked at tbe instance of Bro . F .
Watts , the compliment being acknowledged by Bro . G N . Burden , P . J . G . W . Dancing followed .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OP ABEHDUENSEIlli :.
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Aberdeenshire was held in the Masonic Hall Buildings , Exchange-street , Aberdeen , on the 16 th instant . Sir Allan Mackenzie , Bart ., of Glenmuick , Prov . G . Superintendent , was in the chair . There was a representative meeting from the various chapters of the province .
1 he chief business was the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year , the following being the principal : Comp . Sir Allan Mackenzie ... Prov . G . Supt . „ Col . Lumsden of Pitcaple Prov . G . H . „ J . M'Intosh Prov . S . J . „ J . H . Forshaw Depute P . S . 7 .. „ A . Barclay Prov . G . S . E . „ A . Dakers Prov . G . Treas . „ Rev . J . M'Cowan ... ') D „„ n „ , „ Rev . W . S . Hildesley ... ) PrOV" G' Cha Ps ' „ . J . Taylor Prov . G . ist Soj . „ D . Blake Prov . G . 2 nd Soj . „ S . Lawrence Prov . G . 3 rd Soj .