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Consecration Of The St. John's Lodge, No. 1736.
CONSECRATION OF THE ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1736 .
On Thursday , the 18 th inst ., a new Masonic Lodge vvas consecrated at Halifax by W . Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . M . 9 io , P . P . G . W ., and Deputy Prov . G . Master for the Province of West Yorkshire , in place ol the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Henry Edwards , Bart . This is the fourth lodge now
in existence in Halifax , ai : d its rooms arc the St . John's Rooms , King Cro-s-strcct , where the ceremony took place . There vvas an influential assembly of brethren , including Bros . Henry Smith , P . G . Secieiary ; Isaac Booth , P . S . G . W . ; Austin Roberts , P . M . 307 , acting as P . G . Registrar ; C . T . Rhodes , P . M . 448 . ' acting as P . G . S . D . ; the Rev . I . Parkinson , acting- as P . G . C . ; H . C . Scratchcrei , as
P . G . J . D .-, F . Whitaker , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Schofield , P . G . P . ; E . Walshaw , P . G . S . B . ; John Simpson , P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Ruddock , P . G . S . ; Joshua Lee , P . G . T . ; W . Gaukroger , W . M . 61 ; II . R . Wagtwrn , S . W . 6 ' . ; G . Scarborough , J . W . 61 ; Thomas Whitaker , W . M . 448 ; Charles E . Walshaw , P . M . 4 S 4 ; Richard Jessop , P . M . 448 ; J . feed , P . M . 1-, 02 ; II . S . Roberts , W . M . 40 S ; C . W . Eastwood ,
Secretary 1231 , and others . A Provincial Grand Ledge having been opened , the elaborate and imposing ceremony of consecration was gone through by the Deputy P . G . M . and his officers , Bro . Tew eluly dedicating and constituting the lodge as " St . John ' s Lodge , 173 6 . " After , closing as a Provincial Grand Lodge , it was re-opened as a Craft Lodge , for the
purpose of Installing the W . M ., and investing the other officers . Bro . Booth performed this portion of the ceremony , and installed Bro . William Beanland Spencer , P . M . 408 and 448 , as W . M . of St . John ' s , 1736 , after which the following officers were invested with their collars of office : —Bro . Edward Tayl . r , P . M . 40 S , as S . W . ; Bro . H . S . Holdsworth , J . W . 5 Bro . Ely Dyson , Treasurer ;
B'o . E . Taylor , Secretary ; Bro . John Green , S . D . ; liro . Alfred Gomersall , J . D . * , Bro . W . Nicholl , I . G . ; Bro , John Navlcr , Steward ; Bro . C . E . Law , M . C ; and Bro . R . Riley , " I . P . M . After the transaction of ordinary business , the lodge closed with prayer . The brethren afterwards assembled at the White Swan Hotel , where a splendid banquet vvas served by Bro .
Crocker . Bro . Tew presided , and was supported by Bro . W . B . Spencer , W . M ., and other officers already enumerated . Before the toast list was proceeded with , Bro . Tew having to leave early , addressed a few remarks to those present . He said he should be glad to drink the health of the W . M . and officers of the new lodge , whom he warmly thanked for the kind reception accorded to
himself and the Provincial Grand Officers that day . It had given them great pleasure to come to Halifax to consecrate the St . John ' s Lodge , which he believed vvas the 64 th on the list in the province of West Yorkshire . He believed it was the fifth he had the honour of consecrating since Sir Henry Edwards vvas first placed at the head of the Cra't four years ago , and that vvas a fact
which he could not help thinking testified to the great popularity of the Provincial Granel Master . Bro . Tew , concluding , called the attenlinn of the brethren to matte rs which would come be-fore the next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , at feeds , on Wednesday , especially referring to the proposal to be submitted in respect to the Benevolent Fund .
Bro . W . B . Spencer , in taking the chair vacated by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were cordially honoured . The next toast vvas " The M . W . G . M . of England , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ; M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . Earl of Carnarvon , * the R . W . Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale ; and the rest of the
Grand Officers , past anel present , which was also proposed in appropriate terms by Bro . Spencer , and heartily drunk with honours . ' The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Lieut .-Col . Henry Edwards , Hart ., and the rest of the Provincial Officers , past and present , " was proposed from the chair , and after being enthusiastically honoured , Bro . E . Walshaw responded ,
expressing his pride at being numbcreel among the Provincial Granel Officers on that occasion . Bro . F . Whitaker also replied , alter which Bro . W . Gaukroger gave the toast of the evening , " The St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1736 , " and in doing so expressed a hope that the lodge consecrated that day woulel prosper , and that the W . M . and officers mijjht hive reason to look
back with pride to the ' occasion when the fourth Halifax was founded . "Prosper the Art" vvas then sung , after which Bro . Spencer responded . He remarked that at the foundation of all institutions of that kind some one must take the helm , and although he did not seek the office of being the first W . M ., yet he felt the honour conferred upon him was very great , and one which he should always
remember with pleasure . It was a gratifying thing that the W . M . ' s anel officers of all the other lodges in the town wire among them that day , for it was an evidence of that perfect harmony which it was his desire should—and it would be his endeavour to make it—continue . In proposing " The Mother Lodge cf St . John ' s , the Three Graces , No . 408 , " Bro . Spencer alluded to the
adventures many of the brethren had experienced in travelling from Halifax to Haworth , and gave several amusing instances of the discomfort experienced at various times on the journey . He was happy to say that the mother lod ge was in perfect harmony with the new organisation , and there vvas no doubt that that would ever continue .
Bro . Robinson and several other brethren from 40 S responded , anel the toast lo "The W . M ., P . M . 's , Officers , and Brethren of Lodges Probity 61 , St . James's , 448 , and De Warren , 1302 , " vvas acknowledged by Bros . W . Gaukroger , T . Whi ' taker , and F . Whitaker . Bro . Holelsworth proposed " The Visiting Brethren ;" Bro . C . T . Rhodes , "The Masonic Charities ; " and Bro .
Consecration Of The St. John's Lodge, No. 1736.
W . Nicholl , "The Ladies , " all of which were receiveel with enthusiasm . The final toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " concluded a very successful gathering , rendered more enjoyable by the vocal selections of the quaihttc party , composed of Bro . F . C . Atkinson , W . M . 1648 , Bro . W . Turner , W . M . 1545 , Bro . Thornton Wood , I . G . 302 , and Bro . Chas . Blagborough , 439 , and whose names are a sufficient guarantee of the excellence of their services .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A special meeting of the Stewards for the ensuing Festival of this Institution , was held on Wednesday , at noon , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . JE . J . Mclntyre , Q . C , presided . He . was supported by Bro . John Boyd , Honorary Treasurer , Charles Daniel G . Ward Verry ,
Griffiths Smith , George Bolton , H . Bartlett , E . Kidman , Rev . Dr . Brette , E . Lctchworth , Capt . J . Wordsworth , Alfred Liyton , Arthur E . Gladwcll , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , anel F . A . White . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges also atttnileel in place of the late Bro . Little ( Hon . Sec . ) After the reading and the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting .
The Chairman sml the lamented death of Bro . Little made it necessary fur the Stewards em this o ; c v-ion to elect an honorary secretary in his place . He elid not know whether the brethren had given full consideration to the subject , hut they would all agree to a proper candidate , Should he bc brought forward . Although it was not on the agenda paper , be thought a vote of
condolence with the widow of Bro . Little on her sad bereavement should he moved . It might , however , be necessary that this should be moved at a subsequent meeting . Bro . John Boyd said that Bro . Hedges had been acting as Secretary for a long time and eloing a great deal of hard work , and he thought that he should continue to act as Secretary of the Stewarels .
Bro . Griffiths Smith seconded the motion . The Chairman said that Bro . Hedges had admirably performed the secretary ' s duties , and he quite concurred in the motion . The motion was then put , and carried unanimously . Bro . Hedges havin-j thanked the brethren . Bro . Griffiths Smith moved , anil Bro . John Boyd
seconded a vote o condolence with Mrs . Little on her late bereavement , anil the motion vvas carried , a Utter being ordered to be written to Mr-. Liitle , and the resolution and letterto be entered on the minutes . The Chairmm nextsiidhe had to make an annouieement to the brethren , which vvas not of a very cxhilirating character . The whooping cough vvas at present prevalent in the School , and the visit of the Stewards
would consequently hive to be postponed sine die . A Brother having intimated that a visit to the School was desirable . The Chairman said the visit would lake place as soon as it would bc sa fe to pay it ; and that due notice would bc given to Stewards when this would be . A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded theprocecdings .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CORNWALL .
The second Provincial Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Cornwall vvas held on Thursday , nth ins ' ., by the Granel Superintendent of that pfvinre—the Earl ol Mount Edgcumbe , at Bodmin . The recent organisation of the private chapters of Cornwall into a Prov . G . Chapter
has given a favourable impetus to R . A . Masonry in that county . Among the chapters there has been , generally , an increase of companions , and Craft lodges hitherto unsupplicd with Arch Chajiters have been set king to obtain thatad vancemenr . Among the lodges which have succeeded in obtaining chap ' ers is the Bodmin Lodge , One and All , No . 330 , which obtained permission to open a chapter in connection
with itself under the title of the St . Petrock Chapter , the name of the patron saint to whom the ancient parish church of Bodmin was dedicated . Tile constitution and consecration of that chapter were the most prominent business ol the Prov . G . Chapter . The companions assembled in the handsome rooms of the Masonic Hall , Bodmin , at I .- p . m ., and at 2 a chapter was ojrened under the
presidency of Colonel John w . Peard , P . Z . 1151 , Z . pro tern ; E . D . Anderton , II . jiro tern . ; W . Tweedy , J . pro tern . The Grand Superintendent then entered , accompanied by the Grand Officers of the Province , and assumeel the chair of Z ., where he vvas greeted with the usual honours . Among the officers present at the convocation in adeli ion to those named were Ex-Comp ** . E . 1 " . Carlyon , Prov .
S . K . ; R . John , Prov . S . N . ; the Rev . A . H . Ferris , Vicar of Charlestown , P . P . S ., 231 ; S . Harvey , P . P . * - " ., 331 ; H . G . Colvill , J . and H . designate , 1151 ; R . A . Courtney , P . Z ., 510 , Prov . G . D . C . ; E . Aitkcn-Davics , P . P . G ., Reg .. Devori ; T . C Stephens , P . Z ., 11 5 , P . G . St . ; J . Bedford Kerswill , P . Z ., 1164 ; Charles Truscott , P . Z ., 49 6 ; Robert Coath , P . Z ., rao , Thomas White , P . Z ., 510 ; John
Crossman , H ., 1164 ; John F . Chilels , Z ., 510 ; John Hill , P . Z ., 11 ( 14 ; John Polkinghornc , J ., 1151 ; J . W . Chegwidden , P . Z ., 510 ; E . Tonkin , II ., 1151 ; William Luke , H ., 331 ; William Polkinghornc , Z ., 1151 ; George Barnes , Z ., 11 ( 14 ; Comps . H . Elliott , Treas . 1151 ; J . G . Ostorn , S . E ., 4 * 50 ; John Stephens , Past P . S ., 1151 ; Joseph Rawling , P . S ., 1164 ; William Ni-ttle , S . E ., 510 ; ' !' . j . Smith ,
P . S ., 469 ; W . P . Smith , P . S ., 1151 ; Samuel K . Baker , Friends in Council ; T . Ilawken , 331 ; W . 11 . Luke , 1151 ; J . F . Hooper , 1 st A . S ., 1006 ; S . ' N . V . CnK ., 331 ; F . ' ll . Williams , P . S ., 1151 ; R . F . Stejihens , ist A . S ., 496 ; J . R . Collins , 331 ; Issac Dawc , 2 nd A . S ., 1164 ; William Rookes , P . G . Janitor * , Emra Holmes , P . Z . ; & c . & o The Prov . G . S . E . stated the wishes of the brethren in
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cornwall.
the town to institute a chapter , and Prov . G . S . N , read the petition , which was for permission to establish achapter , to bc entitled the St . Petrock , to meet on the second Tuesdays in the months of January , April , July , and October , and to have for its first Three Principals Ex . Comps H . G . Colvill P . M ., 330 , as Z ; T . Hawken , P . M ., 1529 , H . ; and J . R , Collin , P . M ., 330 , J . The signatories to the petition were
those of the Rev . Dr . E . J . Treffry , P . Z . 1151 ; A . A . Davies , P . Z ., 1151 ; J . R . Collins , 1151 ; T . C . Stevens , P . Z ., 1151 ; Silvanus Trcvail , A . S ., 1151 ; H . G . Colvill , J ., 1151 * , T . Hawken , 331 ; Wm Sowe , Treas ., 1151 ; Jno . Stephens , P . P . S ., 1151 ; T . B . Williams , P . S ., 1151 ; W . II . Lambe , S . E „ 1151 -, J . Wellington , J . S ., 1151 . The Grand Superintendent expressed his appro-sal of the petition , and directed
the warrant of constitution issued by the G . Chapter to be read . The warrant was read by the Prov . G . S . N ., and announced to be duly signed by Albert Edward , Z ., Skelmersdale , H ., Warren A . Tabley , J ., Jno . Hervey , S . E ., N . G . Philips , S . N . of the G . Chapter . In reply to the usual question , the members of the new chapter expressed their approval of the officers named in the warrant , the
three Principals and the officers and members were presented by the D . C , and the Grand Superintendent declared the chapter duly constituted . The consecration of the new chapter was proceeded with by the Grand Superintendent and the presiding H . and J ., and the prayer of dedication offered . The Grand Superintendent then declared the St . Petrock Chapter to be a duly constituted , consecrated , and
dedicated chapter of H R . A . Tbe installation of the three Principals followed ; Ex . Comps . J . R . Collins and T . Hawken were respectively installed in the chair of J . ; T . Hawken and H . G . Colvill respectively in the chair of H . ; and H . G . Colvill , in the chair of Z . Ex . Comp . H . G . Colvill , Z ., briefly returned thanks for the election of himself and the other Principals to their offices , and to the G .
Superintendent for conducting their installations . The general business of the Provincial Chapter was then proceeded with . The Prov . G . Treasurer's report was presented , received , and adopted . It showed , after making all the current expenditure , a favourable balance of £ 12 ns . iod . On the proprsition of Ex-Comp . Anderton , seconded by Ex-Comp . P . ard , Ex-Comp . W .
tweedy was re-elected the Treasurer . The Prov . G . S . E . ' s report , which was received and adopted , showed that during the past year three new chapters , had been opened in the province , those of Saltish , Launceston , and Bodmin , with a total membership returned of 229 . The Holubian Chapter , No . 73 , at Falmouth was still dormant . The com - mittee appointed at the last P . G . Chapter to form bye-laws
had carried out those duties , and the bye-laws hail been circulated throughout the province . Comps . W . Tweedy , E . T . Carlyon , and T . Stephens were appointed a committee to obtain a set of collars and jewels for the Prov . G . Chapter . The following Comps . were invested as the Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year : —Colonel Pearel . H . ; E . D . Anelerton , J . ; E . T . Cailyon , S . E . ; R . John , S . N .: 1-1 . G . Colvill , P . S . ; T . C . Stephens , ist A . S . ; J .
Bedford Kerswill , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Tweedy , Treas . ; W . Like , Regis . ; Emra Holmes , S . B . ; C . Truscott , jun ., St . B . ; J . W . Chegwidden , D . C ; Jno . F . Childs , O . ; T , White , 570 , W . Polkinghorne , 1151 , G . Barnes , 1264 , A . A . Davies , 330 , Stewards ; W . Rookes , Janitor ; H . Elliott . 11 5 , W . Bray , 459 , Assist . Janitors . In the evening a large party of companions dined together at the Royal Hotel . The P . G . Sup , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , presided ; Comp . J . R . Collins occupied the vice-chair .
Comp . Sandhor provided an excellent and substantial repast , to which ample justice was done . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and the noble Lord who presided , in giving The Health of the Granel Master and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Chapter of England took occasion to lemark on the position of the Grand Lodge of England in breaking off all connection
with the Grand Orient of France for eliminating the name of the great Architect of the Universe from their ritual—a course of action which his Lordship strongly approved , as without a belief in the Deity Masonry would be nothing . The companions heartily applauded Lord Mount Edgcumbc ' s remarks . The brethren separated at an early hour .
The Late Bro. Little.
THE LATE BRO . LITTLE .
Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , Prov . G . Master and Prov . G . Supt Middlesex , writes us as follows : — " It is with extreme regret that I have net yet had an opportunity of testifying to the manner in which I have always appreciated our late Bro . Little's services , not only
in the position he has latterly held as D . Prov . G . M ., but of his services to the Province ever since its formation in 1869 . Bro . Little has in every instance endeavoured to carry out any project or suggestion for the well-being of the Masonic charities especially , and many other things
besides , to the aelvantage , and in almost all cases with success . No one in the Order can feel his loss more severely than I elo , as I always found he vvas ever ready to assist me in any unelertaking that I mi ght require bis advice and services . 1 wish he had been spired for some years longer . "
HENRY MUGGEKIDGE TESTIMONIAL . —The Presentation will be made on Wednesday , May 1 -jth , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-streit , City . Dinner on table at 6 . 30 . Tickets , price 3 s . fid ., to be had of the Hon . Sec . Bro . Fellows , 19 , Montague-road , Dalston . The Prince of Wales ' witnessed the annual athletic sports at the Chartcrhcusc School , Goelalming , on Mon lay last .
Charles Dickens ' s " Vacant Chair " was sold last week for 31 guineas . Tbe original price of the chair was 16 s .
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Consecration Of The St. John's Lodge, No. 1736.
CONSECRATION OF THE ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1736 .
On Thursday , the 18 th inst ., a new Masonic Lodge vvas consecrated at Halifax by W . Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . M . 9 io , P . P . G . W ., and Deputy Prov . G . Master for the Province of West Yorkshire , in place ol the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Henry Edwards , Bart . This is the fourth lodge now
in existence in Halifax , ai : d its rooms arc the St . John's Rooms , King Cro-s-strcct , where the ceremony took place . There vvas an influential assembly of brethren , including Bros . Henry Smith , P . G . Secieiary ; Isaac Booth , P . S . G . W . ; Austin Roberts , P . M . 307 , acting as P . G . Registrar ; C . T . Rhodes , P . M . 448 . ' acting as P . G . S . D . ; the Rev . I . Parkinson , acting- as P . G . C . ; H . C . Scratchcrei , as
P . G . J . D .-, F . Whitaker , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Schofield , P . G . P . ; E . Walshaw , P . G . S . B . ; John Simpson , P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Ruddock , P . G . S . ; Joshua Lee , P . G . T . ; W . Gaukroger , W . M . 61 ; II . R . Wagtwrn , S . W . 6 ' . ; G . Scarborough , J . W . 61 ; Thomas Whitaker , W . M . 448 ; Charles E . Walshaw , P . M . 4 S 4 ; Richard Jessop , P . M . 448 ; J . feed , P . M . 1-, 02 ; II . S . Roberts , W . M . 40 S ; C . W . Eastwood ,
Secretary 1231 , and others . A Provincial Grand Ledge having been opened , the elaborate and imposing ceremony of consecration was gone through by the Deputy P . G . M . and his officers , Bro . Tew eluly dedicating and constituting the lodge as " St . John ' s Lodge , 173 6 . " After , closing as a Provincial Grand Lodge , it was re-opened as a Craft Lodge , for the
purpose of Installing the W . M ., and investing the other officers . Bro . Booth performed this portion of the ceremony , and installed Bro . William Beanland Spencer , P . M . 408 and 448 , as W . M . of St . John ' s , 1736 , after which the following officers were invested with their collars of office : —Bro . Edward Tayl . r , P . M . 40 S , as S . W . ; Bro . H . S . Holdsworth , J . W . 5 Bro . Ely Dyson , Treasurer ;
B'o . E . Taylor , Secretary ; Bro . John Green , S . D . ; liro . Alfred Gomersall , J . D . * , Bro . W . Nicholl , I . G . ; Bro , John Navlcr , Steward ; Bro . C . E . Law , M . C ; and Bro . R . Riley , " I . P . M . After the transaction of ordinary business , the lodge closed with prayer . The brethren afterwards assembled at the White Swan Hotel , where a splendid banquet vvas served by Bro .
Crocker . Bro . Tew presided , and was supported by Bro . W . B . Spencer , W . M ., and other officers already enumerated . Before the toast list was proceeded with , Bro . Tew having to leave early , addressed a few remarks to those present . He said he should be glad to drink the health of the W . M . and officers of the new lodge , whom he warmly thanked for the kind reception accorded to
himself and the Provincial Grand Officers that day . It had given them great pleasure to come to Halifax to consecrate the St . John ' s Lodge , which he believed vvas the 64 th on the list in the province of West Yorkshire . He believed it was the fifth he had the honour of consecrating since Sir Henry Edwards vvas first placed at the head of the Cra't four years ago , and that vvas a fact
which he could not help thinking testified to the great popularity of the Provincial Granel Master . Bro . Tew , concluding , called the attenlinn of the brethren to matte rs which would come be-fore the next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , at feeds , on Wednesday , especially referring to the proposal to be submitted in respect to the Benevolent Fund .
Bro . W . B . Spencer , in taking the chair vacated by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were cordially honoured . The next toast vvas " The M . W . G . M . of England , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ; M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . Earl of Carnarvon , * the R . W . Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale ; and the rest of the
Grand Officers , past anel present , which was also proposed in appropriate terms by Bro . Spencer , and heartily drunk with honours . ' The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Lieut .-Col . Henry Edwards , Hart ., and the rest of the Provincial Officers , past and present , " was proposed from the chair , and after being enthusiastically honoured , Bro . E . Walshaw responded ,
expressing his pride at being numbcreel among the Provincial Granel Officers on that occasion . Bro . F . Whitaker also replied , alter which Bro . W . Gaukroger gave the toast of the evening , " The St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1736 , " and in doing so expressed a hope that the lodge consecrated that day woulel prosper , and that the W . M . and officers mijjht hive reason to look
back with pride to the ' occasion when the fourth Halifax was founded . "Prosper the Art" vvas then sung , after which Bro . Spencer responded . He remarked that at the foundation of all institutions of that kind some one must take the helm , and although he did not seek the office of being the first W . M ., yet he felt the honour conferred upon him was very great , and one which he should always
remember with pleasure . It was a gratifying thing that the W . M . ' s anel officers of all the other lodges in the town wire among them that day , for it was an evidence of that perfect harmony which it was his desire should—and it would be his endeavour to make it—continue . In proposing " The Mother Lodge cf St . John ' s , the Three Graces , No . 408 , " Bro . Spencer alluded to the
adventures many of the brethren had experienced in travelling from Halifax to Haworth , and gave several amusing instances of the discomfort experienced at various times on the journey . He was happy to say that the mother lod ge was in perfect harmony with the new organisation , and there vvas no doubt that that would ever continue .
Bro . Robinson and several other brethren from 40 S responded , anel the toast lo "The W . M ., P . M . 's , Officers , and Brethren of Lodges Probity 61 , St . James's , 448 , and De Warren , 1302 , " vvas acknowledged by Bros . W . Gaukroger , T . Whi ' taker , and F . Whitaker . Bro . Holelsworth proposed " The Visiting Brethren ;" Bro . C . T . Rhodes , "The Masonic Charities ; " and Bro .
Consecration Of The St. John's Lodge, No. 1736.
W . Nicholl , "The Ladies , " all of which were receiveel with enthusiasm . The final toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " concluded a very successful gathering , rendered more enjoyable by the vocal selections of the quaihttc party , composed of Bro . F . C . Atkinson , W . M . 1648 , Bro . W . Turner , W . M . 1545 , Bro . Thornton Wood , I . G . 302 , and Bro . Chas . Blagborough , 439 , and whose names are a sufficient guarantee of the excellence of their services .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A special meeting of the Stewards for the ensuing Festival of this Institution , was held on Wednesday , at noon , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . JE . J . Mclntyre , Q . C , presided . He . was supported by Bro . John Boyd , Honorary Treasurer , Charles Daniel G . Ward Verry ,
Griffiths Smith , George Bolton , H . Bartlett , E . Kidman , Rev . Dr . Brette , E . Lctchworth , Capt . J . Wordsworth , Alfred Liyton , Arthur E . Gladwcll , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , anel F . A . White . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges also atttnileel in place of the late Bro . Little ( Hon . Sec . ) After the reading and the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting .
The Chairman sml the lamented death of Bro . Little made it necessary fur the Stewards em this o ; c v-ion to elect an honorary secretary in his place . He elid not know whether the brethren had given full consideration to the subject , hut they would all agree to a proper candidate , Should he bc brought forward . Although it was not on the agenda paper , be thought a vote of
condolence with the widow of Bro . Little on her sad bereavement should he moved . It might , however , be necessary that this should be moved at a subsequent meeting . Bro . John Boyd said that Bro . Hedges had been acting as Secretary for a long time and eloing a great deal of hard work , and he thought that he should continue to act as Secretary of the Stewarels .
Bro . Griffiths Smith seconded the motion . The Chairman said that Bro . Hedges had admirably performed the secretary ' s duties , and he quite concurred in the motion . The motion was then put , and carried unanimously . Bro . Hedges havin-j thanked the brethren . Bro . Griffiths Smith moved , anil Bro . John Boyd
seconded a vote o condolence with Mrs . Little on her late bereavement , anil the motion vvas carried , a Utter being ordered to be written to Mr-. Liitle , and the resolution and letterto be entered on the minutes . The Chairmm nextsiidhe had to make an annouieement to the brethren , which vvas not of a very cxhilirating character . The whooping cough vvas at present prevalent in the School , and the visit of the Stewards
would consequently hive to be postponed sine die . A Brother having intimated that a visit to the School was desirable . The Chairman said the visit would lake place as soon as it would bc sa fe to pay it ; and that due notice would bc given to Stewards when this would be . A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded theprocecdings .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CORNWALL .
The second Provincial Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Cornwall vvas held on Thursday , nth ins ' ., by the Granel Superintendent of that pfvinre—the Earl ol Mount Edgcumbe , at Bodmin . The recent organisation of the private chapters of Cornwall into a Prov . G . Chapter
has given a favourable impetus to R . A . Masonry in that county . Among the chapters there has been , generally , an increase of companions , and Craft lodges hitherto unsupplicd with Arch Chajiters have been set king to obtain thatad vancemenr . Among the lodges which have succeeded in obtaining chap ' ers is the Bodmin Lodge , One and All , No . 330 , which obtained permission to open a chapter in connection
with itself under the title of the St . Petrock Chapter , the name of the patron saint to whom the ancient parish church of Bodmin was dedicated . Tile constitution and consecration of that chapter were the most prominent business ol the Prov . G . Chapter . The companions assembled in the handsome rooms of the Masonic Hall , Bodmin , at I .- p . m ., and at 2 a chapter was ojrened under the
presidency of Colonel John w . Peard , P . Z . 1151 , Z . pro tern ; E . D . Anderton , II . jiro tern . ; W . Tweedy , J . pro tern . The Grand Superintendent then entered , accompanied by the Grand Officers of the Province , and assumeel the chair of Z ., where he vvas greeted with the usual honours . Among the officers present at the convocation in adeli ion to those named were Ex-Comp ** . E . 1 " . Carlyon , Prov .
S . K . ; R . John , Prov . S . N . ; the Rev . A . H . Ferris , Vicar of Charlestown , P . P . S ., 231 ; S . Harvey , P . P . * - " ., 331 ; H . G . Colvill , J . and H . designate , 1151 ; R . A . Courtney , P . Z ., 510 , Prov . G . D . C . ; E . Aitkcn-Davics , P . P . G ., Reg .. Devori ; T . C Stephens , P . Z ., 11 5 , P . G . St . ; J . Bedford Kerswill , P . Z ., 1164 ; Charles Truscott , P . Z ., 49 6 ; Robert Coath , P . Z ., rao , Thomas White , P . Z ., 510 ; John
Crossman , H ., 1164 ; John F . Chilels , Z ., 510 ; John Hill , P . Z ., 11 ( 14 ; John Polkinghornc , J ., 1151 ; J . W . Chegwidden , P . Z ., 510 ; E . Tonkin , II ., 1151 ; William Luke , H ., 331 ; William Polkinghornc , Z ., 1151 ; George Barnes , Z ., 11 ( 14 ; Comps . H . Elliott , Treas . 1151 ; J . G . Ostorn , S . E ., 4 * 50 ; John Stephens , Past P . S ., 1151 ; Joseph Rawling , P . S ., 1164 ; William Ni-ttle , S . E ., 510 ; ' !' . j . Smith ,
P . S ., 469 ; W . P . Smith , P . S ., 1151 ; Samuel K . Baker , Friends in Council ; T . Ilawken , 331 ; W . 11 . Luke , 1151 ; J . F . Hooper , 1 st A . S ., 1006 ; S . ' N . V . CnK ., 331 ; F . ' ll . Williams , P . S ., 1151 ; R . F . Stejihens , ist A . S ., 496 ; J . R . Collins , 331 ; Issac Dawc , 2 nd A . S ., 1164 ; William Rookes , P . G . Janitor * , Emra Holmes , P . Z . ; & c . & o The Prov . G . S . E . stated the wishes of the brethren in
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the town to institute a chapter , and Prov . G . S . N , read the petition , which was for permission to establish achapter , to bc entitled the St . Petrock , to meet on the second Tuesdays in the months of January , April , July , and October , and to have for its first Three Principals Ex . Comps H . G . Colvill P . M ., 330 , as Z ; T . Hawken , P . M ., 1529 , H . ; and J . R , Collin , P . M ., 330 , J . The signatories to the petition were
those of the Rev . Dr . E . J . Treffry , P . Z . 1151 ; A . A . Davies , P . Z ., 1151 ; J . R . Collins , 1151 ; T . C . Stevens , P . Z ., 1151 ; Silvanus Trcvail , A . S ., 1151 ; H . G . Colvill , J ., 1151 * , T . Hawken , 331 ; Wm Sowe , Treas ., 1151 ; Jno . Stephens , P . P . S ., 1151 ; T . B . Williams , P . S ., 1151 ; W . II . Lambe , S . E „ 1151 -, J . Wellington , J . S ., 1151 . The Grand Superintendent expressed his appro-sal of the petition , and directed
the warrant of constitution issued by the G . Chapter to be read . The warrant was read by the Prov . G . S . N ., and announced to be duly signed by Albert Edward , Z ., Skelmersdale , H ., Warren A . Tabley , J ., Jno . Hervey , S . E ., N . G . Philips , S . N . of the G . Chapter . In reply to the usual question , the members of the new chapter expressed their approval of the officers named in the warrant , the
three Principals and the officers and members were presented by the D . C , and the Grand Superintendent declared the chapter duly constituted . The consecration of the new chapter was proceeded with by the Grand Superintendent and the presiding H . and J ., and the prayer of dedication offered . The Grand Superintendent then declared the St . Petrock Chapter to be a duly constituted , consecrated , and
dedicated chapter of H R . A . Tbe installation of the three Principals followed ; Ex . Comps . J . R . Collins and T . Hawken were respectively installed in the chair of J . ; T . Hawken and H . G . Colvill respectively in the chair of H . ; and H . G . Colvill , in the chair of Z . Ex . Comp . H . G . Colvill , Z ., briefly returned thanks for the election of himself and the other Principals to their offices , and to the G .
Superintendent for conducting their installations . The general business of the Provincial Chapter was then proceeded with . The Prov . G . Treasurer's report was presented , received , and adopted . It showed , after making all the current expenditure , a favourable balance of £ 12 ns . iod . On the proprsition of Ex-Comp . Anderton , seconded by Ex-Comp . P . ard , Ex-Comp . W .
tweedy was re-elected the Treasurer . The Prov . G . S . E . ' s report , which was received and adopted , showed that during the past year three new chapters , had been opened in the province , those of Saltish , Launceston , and Bodmin , with a total membership returned of 229 . The Holubian Chapter , No . 73 , at Falmouth was still dormant . The com - mittee appointed at the last P . G . Chapter to form bye-laws
had carried out those duties , and the bye-laws hail been circulated throughout the province . Comps . W . Tweedy , E . T . Carlyon , and T . Stephens were appointed a committee to obtain a set of collars and jewels for the Prov . G . Chapter . The following Comps . were invested as the Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year : —Colonel Pearel . H . ; E . D . Anelerton , J . ; E . T . Cailyon , S . E . ; R . John , S . N .: 1-1 . G . Colvill , P . S . ; T . C . Stephens , ist A . S . ; J .
Bedford Kerswill , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Tweedy , Treas . ; W . Like , Regis . ; Emra Holmes , S . B . ; C . Truscott , jun ., St . B . ; J . W . Chegwidden , D . C ; Jno . F . Childs , O . ; T , White , 570 , W . Polkinghorne , 1151 , G . Barnes , 1264 , A . A . Davies , 330 , Stewards ; W . Rookes , Janitor ; H . Elliott . 11 5 , W . Bray , 459 , Assist . Janitors . In the evening a large party of companions dined together at the Royal Hotel . The P . G . Sup , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , presided ; Comp . J . R . Collins occupied the vice-chair .
Comp . Sandhor provided an excellent and substantial repast , to which ample justice was done . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and the noble Lord who presided , in giving The Health of the Granel Master and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Chapter of England took occasion to lemark on the position of the Grand Lodge of England in breaking off all connection
with the Grand Orient of France for eliminating the name of the great Architect of the Universe from their ritual—a course of action which his Lordship strongly approved , as without a belief in the Deity Masonry would be nothing . The companions heartily applauded Lord Mount Edgcumbc ' s remarks . The brethren separated at an early hour .
The Late Bro. Little.
THE LATE BRO . LITTLE .
Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , Prov . G . Master and Prov . G . Supt Middlesex , writes us as follows : — " It is with extreme regret that I have net yet had an opportunity of testifying to the manner in which I have always appreciated our late Bro . Little's services , not only
in the position he has latterly held as D . Prov . G . M ., but of his services to the Province ever since its formation in 1869 . Bro . Little has in every instance endeavoured to carry out any project or suggestion for the well-being of the Masonic charities especially , and many other things
besides , to the aelvantage , and in almost all cases with success . No one in the Order can feel his loss more severely than I elo , as I always found he vvas ever ready to assist me in any unelertaking that I mi ght require bis advice and services . 1 wish he had been spired for some years longer . "
HENRY MUGGEKIDGE TESTIMONIAL . —The Presentation will be made on Wednesday , May 1 -jth , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-streit , City . Dinner on table at 6 . 30 . Tickets , price 3 s . fid ., to be had of the Hon . Sec . Bro . Fellows , 19 , Montague-road , Dalston . The Prince of Wales ' witnessed the annual athletic sports at the Chartcrhcusc School , Goelalming , on Mon lay last .
Charles Dickens ' s " Vacant Chair " was sold last week for 31 guineas . Tbe original price of the chair was 16 s .