Provincial Grand Chapter Of The North And East Ridings Of Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF THE NORTH AND EAST RIDINGS OF YORKSHIRE .

A Provincial Grand Chapter and general communication of Royal Arch Masons of this province was held at the Masonic Hall , Scarborough ( on the invitation of the Old Globe and Denison Chapters , Nos . 200 and 1248 ) , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., under the presidency of Comp . the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland , Most Excellent Grand Superintendent , who was supported by the following officers :

Comps . J . W . Woodall , P . G . Treas . Eng ., P . P . G . H ., P . Z . 200 , as P . G . H . ; John Blenkin , P . Z . 1611 , P . G . J . ; M . C . Peck , Asst . G . D . of C . Eng ., P . Z . 250 , P . G . S . E . ; John Sugden , P . Z . 294 , P . G . S . N . ; Walter Reynolds , P . P . G . H ., P . Z . 250 , P . G . Treas . ; F . W . Booty , P . P . G . R ., P . Z . 124 S , as P . G . Reg . ; J . F . Nicholson , P . Z .

IOIO , P . G . P . S . ; W . H . Falkingbridge , P . P . G . S ., P . Z . 312 , as P . G . ist A . S . ; Geo . Ayre , Z . 312 , P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; J . H . Hackett , H . 200 , P . G . Swd . B . ; T . M . Goldie , P . P . G . Std . B ., Z . 660 , as P . G . Std . B . ; John Dunn , P . Z . 734 , P . G . D . of C . ; James Bordass , P . P . A . G . D . of C , Z . 734 , as P . A . G . D . of C . ; Vessey King , 250 , P . P . G . O ., as P . G . Org . ; and F . J . Lambert , 1010 , P . G . Janitor .

There were also present : Comps . Alex . Fraser , P . Z . 200 , P . P . G . H . ; H . 0 . Piercy , P . Z . 734 , P . P . G . J . ; W . H . Marwood , P . P . G . J . ; Geo . Wilson , P . Z . 57 ; M . Haberland , P . Z . 57 ; and Jas . S . Moss , P . Z . 312 , P . P . G . Scribes N . ; G . Chambers , P . Z . 200 ; Richard Beevers , P . Z . 57 ; H . O . Willianuon , P . Z . 200 ; and John Marshall , P . Z . 660 , P . P . G . P . Sojourners ; R . H . Peacock , P . Z . 200 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . Tesseyman , P . Z . 57 ; W . F . W .

Atkinson , P . Z . 448 ; and J . B . Nicholls , H . 65 o , P . P . G . Std . Brs . ; Col . R . G . Smith , P . Z . 1010 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Knaggs , P . Z . 200 ; S . Middleton , P . Z . 200 ; Charles Travers , P . Z . 200 ; J . C . Heselton , P . Z . 294 ; S . Reed , P . Z . 312 ; Geo . Padley , P . Z . 124 S ; W . B . Richardson , Z . 200 ; Thomas Gates , Z . 250 ; Jas . Robinson , Z . 1 G 05 ; S . W . Fisher , Z . 124 S ; Edward Corris , H . 57 ; F . Thornton , H . 312 ; W .

Ascough , H . 124 S ; M . M . Westobv , J . 294 ; W . Y . Lockley , J . 312 ; W . B . Hutton , 57 ; jas . Thyer , 57 ; John Mackail , 57 ; J . N . Lawson , 312 ; J . Bean , 312 ; Wm . Clarkson , 312 ; Thomas Atkinson , 312 ; J . S . Stewart , 312 ; W . H . Attley , 312 ; J . T . Oliver , 312 ; Thos . H . Dunn , 200 ; Wm . Stockdale , 660 ; T . Masterman , 1611 ; W . B . Dyson , 1611 ; R . Lancelot ! , 124 S ; and others . The chapter having been duly opened , the minutes of the last genera ' convocation were read and confirmed .

It was moved by Comp . WALTER REYNOLDS , P . Z . 250 , P . G . Treas ., seconded by Comp . VV . H . MARWOOD , P . Z . 312 , P . P . G . J ., and resolved , " That the Provincial Grand Lodge by-laws as revised by the Committee appointed for that purpose be adopted in the place of the by-laws in force

since 1871 . " The P . G . S . E . then called the roll of the Royal Arch Chapters , which showed all to be represented ; they ' then communicated , showing there were 611 Royal Arch Masons in communication with the IK chapters of the

province . The TREASURER read his balance sheet , which had been duly examined and found correct by tbe Auditors , Comps . W . B . Richardson , Z . 200 , and Thos . Oates , Z . 250 . It was unanimously adopted . The finances are in a very satisfactory state . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows :

Comp . Col . R . G . Smith , P . P . G . D . C , P . Z . 1010 ... Prov . G . H . „ VV . B . Richardson , Z . 200 ... ... Prov . G . ] . „ M . C . Peck , Asst . G . D . C . of Eng ., P . Z . 250 ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Edward Corris , H . 57 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, S . W . Fisher , Z . 1248 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . C . Heselton , P . Z . 294 ... ,.. Prov . G . P . Soj . „ Wm . Brown , H . 1611 ... ... ... Prov . G . istA . Soj „ James Thyer , 57 ... ... ... Prov . G . 2 ndA . Sj „ F . Thornton , H . 312 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . B ,, James Robinson , Z . 1605 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br „ M . M . Westoby , J . 294 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C „ John Mackail , 57 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C „ A . Sample , 2 36 ... ,,. ... Prov . G . Org . ,, Thos . Oates , Z . 250 ... ,.. ... Prov . A . G . S . E . ,, F . J . Lambert , 1010 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .

The election of the Prov . G . Treasurer was then proceeded with . Comp . W . B . RICHARDSON , Z . 200 , P . G . J ., proposed the re-election of Comp . Walter Reynolds , P . Z . 250 , which was seconded by Comp . W . H . FALKINGBRIDGE , P . Z . 321 , P . P . G . S ., and carried unanimously . The M . E . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then addressed the Prov . Grand

Chapter as follows ; Excellent Companions of the Royal Arch , —We are again met together at this , our annual convocation , and I greet you with all the good wishes that a Mason can entertain for his companions . Since we last assembled the Jubilee of our Most Gracious Sovereign has been celebrated by the nation , and by our Masonic body , in a worthy and befitting

manner . To mark the occasion the M . E . First Grand Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , was pleased to appoint our distinguished Comp . the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett to the rank of P . G . S . N . in the Supreme Grand Chapter , and last week our S . E ., Comp . M . C . Peck , was appointed A . G . D . C . for the ensuing year , VVe heartily congratulate those worthy

companions on their preferment , and wish them long life to enjoy the honours they have received . We have to mourn the loss of several esteemed companions who have gone before us to a brighter world than this , amongst whom were Comps . the Rev . Canon Kemp , P . Z . of the Minerva Chapter , and George Hardy , P . P . G . S . N . Otherwise there have been but few events

of moment amongst us ; we have progressed slowly but steadily , no complaints have been presented before me , and I may congratulate the province npon the continued harmony which prevails — and we trust ever will prevail—amongst the several chapters . The Centenary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will be

celebrated next month by a Grand Festival in the Royal Albert Hall , London , when bis Royal Highness the Prince of VVales has consented to take the chair . I have undertaken a Stewardship in connection with that event , and shall be supported by the Past Grand Treasurer , Comp . J . W . Woodall , by the Prov . Grand Scribe E ., by the Charity Representative of the province , Comp . Col . R . G . Smith , and other companions from North and

Provincial Grand Chapter Of The North And East Ridings Of Yorkshire.

East Yorkshire who are also acting as Stewards ; and I trust the contri . butions from the vaiious lodges and chapters will be worthy of my province * and of this interesting occasion . I must now express my thanks , and those of the Provincial Grand Chapter , to the Principals , Officers , and companions of the Old Globe and Denison Chapters for their generous hospitality and for the excellent arrangements made for this meeting . It is always 3

pleasure to visit Scarborough ; the beauty of the " Queen of Watering Places , " the hearty greetings we receive from the brethren , and the accorrw modation afforded by the valuable and convenient Masonic Hall and Club , house , combine to render Scarborough a model Masonic centre , and one well worthy of imitation in other places . With these few observations I begto thank all the companions present for the agreeable character of this meeting , and for the pleasure I have received on this occasion .

The closing hymn having been sung , the Provincial Grand Chapter was closed .

A luncheon was subsequently held at the Royal Hotel , at which the Provincial Second Grand Principal presided , who was supported b y the Provincial Grand Officers and other companions , and a short but agreeable meal was enjoyed .

Consecration Of The Naunton Davies Chapter, No. 1578.

CONSECRATION OF THE NAUNTON DAVIES CHAPTER , NO . 1578 .

The above chapter was consecrated at the Masonic Hall , Pontypridd on Monday , the 14 th inst ., by the M . E . Comp . M . Tennant , G . Sup ., as M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . S . Cooper , Prov . Grand H . ; Dr . Walters ,

Prov . Grand J . ; W . Whittington , Prov . Grand E . ; and others . Comps , H . Naunton Davies , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R ., was the M . E . Z . designate ; Richard Male , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R ., H . designate ; and Robert Charles Hunter , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., J . designate .

The following inscribed their names in the signature book

Comps . M . Tennant , M . E . Z . ; S . Cooper , H . ; Thomas Walters , J . ; H . N . Davies . R . Male , R . C . Hunter , J . F . M'Clune , Stephen Lewis , W . R . Perrott , and W . H . Key . Visitors : Comps . S . George Homfray , P . G . H . Mon . ; W . Watkins , P . Z , 633 ; C . H . Oliver , P . Z . ; Samuel Davies , P . Z . ; W . Hopkins , D . E . Davies , E .

RobertsJP . Z . ; George Smith , P . M . 199 , P . Z . ; « E . J . Thomas , P . Z . 36 ; George Hazell , John Munday , H . 36 ; W . H . Williams , F . G . Hodges , W . U . John , H . 1754 ; R . C . Roper , A . P . Fabian , Neil Leitch , F . P . Adey , Z . 36 ; J . R . Davies , VV . Whittington , P . G . Scribe E . ; W . G . Davies . Sidney Coleman , Amos Jenkins , Janitor 3 6 ; George Butterwell , Janitor 237 ; and J . C . Sladen , P . Z . 237 .

The ceremony of consecration was impressively performed by Comps , Tennant , G . Supt ., as M . E . Z . ; S . Cooper , as H . ; and T . Walters , as J . Alter the introductory prayer the names of the founders of the Naunton Davies Chapter were called and arranged in order , viz .: Comps . H . N . Davies , P . M . 157 8 , St . John ' s Chapter , No . 3 6 , P . P . G . R . South Wales ,

East Division ; Richard Male , P . M . 1578 , St . John ' s Chapter , No . 3 6 , P . P . G . R . South Wales , East Division ; Robert C . Hunter , P . M . 1578 , St . John ' s Chapter , No . 36 ; John Francis M'Clune , St . John's Chapter , No . 36 ; William R . Perrott , St . John ' s Chapter , No . 36 ; Stephen Lewis , P . M . 1578 , St . John ' s Chapter , No . 36 ; VV . Howelis Key , P . M . 1578 ,

St . John ' s Chapter , No . 3 6 ; S . Cooper , P . Z . St . John ' s Chapter , No . 36 , Prov . G . J . ; James Huron , P . Z . St . John ' s Chapter , Prov . G . Treasurer . The petition and charter having been read by Comp . WHITTINGTON , Prov . G . S . E ., and the G . Supt ., M . E . Comp . TENNANT , as Consecrating

Officer , having enquired of the companions of the new chapter if the > approved of the oflicers who were nominated in the charter to preside over them , he called upon Comp . Thomas Walters , Prov . G . J ., to deliver his oration . Comp . Walters performed his task in a most able and impressive

manner . The usual anthems having been rendered , the three Principals proceeded with the completion of the consecration ceremony , which was performed with dignity and solemnity throughout , Comp . C . H . Oliver , P . Z . 47 1 * who presided at the organadding considerably to the ceremony by the

, accomplished manner in which he acted his part . The M . E . G . Supt ., Comp . M . Tennant , next proceeded with the installation of the three Principals . Before closing , Comp . H . N . Davies , first Z . of the new chapter , follows

which bears his name , invested his officers for the ensuing year as Comps . J . F . McClune , S . E . and Treas . ; W . H . Key , S . N . ; Step hen Lewis , P . S . ; W . R . Perrott , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Joseph Sprague , 2 nd Asst , Soj . ; and Albert Parsons , Janitor . The visiting companions were then invited to luncheon with the companions of the new chapter .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of West Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .

The half-yearly meeting was held at Huddersfield on Wednesday , '" 9 th inst ., under the banner of the Lodge of Truth , No . 137 . The loog e was opened by the W . M . and officers of the Truth Lodge , and a candidate advanced to the Degree of a Mark Master Mason . The R . W . Prov . ' Mark Master and his officers entered at 4 . 30 as Provincial Grand Lodg

was duly opened . The following brethren were present—Bros . C . L . Mason , Prov . G . M . ; Rev . T . C . Smyth , D . D ., P . G . Chap , of En &» f P . G . M . ; H . S . Holdsworth , Prov . S . G . W . ; Jeremiah Atherton , Prov . J . G-W "

T . Rhodes , P . P . G . W . ; John Barker , Grand 1 . ot W ., F . P . G . W . ; tie"' !'" pp , P . P . G . W . ; J . W . Monckman , P . G . Stwd ., P . P . G . W . ; Joseph L . Pugh , »•¦/¦'„' A . G . W . ; W . R . Massie , Prov . G . M . O . ; George Horsfall , as Prov . S . G . O . ; \ g " £ p . Styring , Prov . J . G . O . ; Rev . William Dunn , Prov . G . Chap ., G . H . ; KadcliK . ^ G . O .: W . F . Tomlinson . P . P . G . O .: Geortre Marshall . P . P . G . O . ; E . J- w Pn :

Prov . G . Reg . ; W . Cooke , Past G . O ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Francis Smith , Prov . = " $ , Charles Greenwood , Prov . J . G . D . ; Charles Nicholson , P . P . G . D . ; Henry . *> . P . G . I , of W . ; Fred Barber . Prov . G . D . of C . j Thomas Howden , P . G . = j ceP li G . F . Carr , Prov . G . Org . ; Thomas Myers , P . G . I . G . ; Thomas Gaukrope . J p p , P . Hewitt , John J . Green , and Edwin Billington , Prov . G . Stwds . ; Henry = £ ? p nS » G . Std . Br ., as Prov . G . Tyler ; Robert Craig , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Rev . J . " * andS . Barraud , 111 . . . . j The R . W . PROV . G . M ., in answer to his salutation , said he d 651 ^ first to thank the brethren for their kind salutation and warm reception * the brethren of the Lodge of Truth for the preparation they had ma