Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

Todd , 2146 ; W . L . PoundaU , 253 ; W . Dix , 2120 ; W . R . Crowe , P . M . 190 ; V . A . Ferguson , 1893 ; M . Dodge , 2101 ; W . T . Pitchers , 2101 ; Thos . M . Head , 2146 ; W . W . Wakeford , l . G . 2146 ; A . Gibbs , 2101 ; Mi -hasl Christie , S 60 ; E . A . Chichester , 1149 ; W . E . Williams , P . M . 162 ; F . ancis Carter , l . P . M . 1892 ; H . T . J . Dumas , P . M . 410 ; J . Leot , 2146 ; J . W . Manley , 1892 ; H . C . Horndle , W . M . 1 S 26 ; H . A . Howe , 1362 ; C . J . L . Kipsley , P . M . 19 S 1 j Geo . White , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . Lane , 1326 ; H . J . Strong , M . D ., P . G . W . ; C . H . Woodward , P . P . J . G . W . ; and A . C . Greenwood , Sec : 410 .

The Prov . Grand Lodge was formally opened and the roll of lodges called , when it was found that all were represented . The minutes were read and confirmed , after which the Secretary of the Greenwood Memorial Fund announced a total receipt of 100 guineas , the final meeting to arrange the distribution of which would be duly notified to subscribers . The report of the Finance and Audit Committee , showing a balance of ^ 174 17 s . iod .,

was received and adopted . The following amounts , recommended by the Committee , were unanimously voted by the Prov . G . Lodge : 20 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ; 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ( Aged Widows' Fund ); 10 guineas to the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution ( Male Fund ); and 10 guineas to the Rector of Carshalton for the Church Restoration Fund .

Bro . George Price was unanimousl y re-elected Prov . G . Treasurer for the 33 rd time . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER expressed his sincere regretwhich he was sure was shared by all present—that the position he occupied

was not filled by the Prov . Grand Master . Bro . General Brownrigg had found it impossible to be present to carry out the duties which he had fulfilled to the entire satisfaction of the province for so many years . It needed no words from him to elicit the sincere sympathy of the brethren . He had , on behalf of the Prov . Grand Master , to make one or two observations with

regard to Masonry in Surrey . He was asked to express General Brownrigg ' s approbation ol the good Masonic work done by the lodges in the last 12 months . That opinion he could confirm , for he had had some considerable experience of the working of the lodges , and could say that , with one or two exceptions , they were entitled to the praise of the Prov . Grand Master . There was not only good work in the ritual , but a good Masonic

spirit was in existence , and the Masonic Institutions were well supported . They had only to look at the returns of the recent Centenary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls to see that the province contributed the respectable amount oi over ^ 1100 to that Festival . That was highly gratifying to the Prov . Grand Master , who had been so kindly supported whenever he had presided at the Festivals . He was also desired to express approval at

the way in which brethren occupying distinguished positions in the province had accepted the office of Prov . Grand Steward . The Prov . Grand Master referred to the subject last year , and the six Stewards that he appointed that evening were either W . M . ' s or P . M . ' s of lodges . In some provinces no purple was given unless the brother had passed through the office of P . G . Steward . As they were aware , there were a large number of lodges

in the province , and , therefore , it became impossible to reward merit in all cases , and brethren had to be appointed to smaller offices than they would otherwise receive , although it did not necessarily follow that on a future occasion they would not receive a higher office . It was a matter of great difficulty to pick out those for office , especially in a province like theirs , where so many were deserving of promotion . There was one other matter

to which he wished to refer in that Prov . Grand Lodge . There appeared to be a misapprehension in the province to the effect that it was in the power of a W . M . to give a fiat to initiate candidates not proposed in open lodge . That was quite unconstitutional , as the W . M . merely gave an intimation to the Secretary that he might place the candidates' names on the summons . It was a privilege given to the W . M ., to be exercised only on very

exceptional occasions . It was most material to the welfare of the province that the election for candidates should be carried out strictly in every particular . He was quite sure it was a misapprehension , and simply required mentioning on his part to be corrected . The returns from lodges had been fairly sent in , and he would ask those Secretaries who had not done so to send

in full returns not only of the names of members , but their addresses , calling , and Masonic rank . They were trying to perfect the registers in Surrey , which it was impossible to complete if this was not done . Everything was in such good order in the province , that he had to congratulate them on the state of affairs .

the DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER having announced his re-appointment by the Prov . Grand Master , invested the following Prov . Grand Officers :

Bro . D . P . Cama , P . M . 2246 , P . G . Treas . ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Hugh M . Hobbs , P . P . G . D . 2096 , P . M . ... Prov . J . G . W . ,, Rev . Lord Victor Seymour , 1892 ... ... In r > ^ , „ Rev . E . Chichester , 10 49 ... ... ... j Prov - G - Cha P - „ George Price , P . M . 463 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ C . Greenwood , P . M . 410 , P . P . G . Reg . ... Prov . G . Sec .

,, John Knight , 1046 ... ,.. ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Dr . Eady , 2095 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ C . W . A . Trollope , P . M . 1826 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . , ; C . Anderson , P . M . 1046 ,.. ... .,, Prov . J . G . D . „ J . Chumley , P . M . 1556 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . .. Ralnh Npvill . W . M imc Prm , r , Q ^ f \\ r - -jyj lwl V .

II r -- -.-.---. ..... . ... ... .. »«» . V ^ .. VT „ A . Bishoo , 18 92 ... ... ... l'rov . G . D . C . „ R . E . H . Goffin , 1395 ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ H . J . Lardner , P . M . 1929 , P . P . G . Org . ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ F . VV . Filmer , W . M . 1892 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . l . Slade , I 437 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br

„ W . Chapman , P . M . 88 9 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br „ Fountain Meen , 1920 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, A . C . Greenwood , Sec . 410 ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ G . Moorman , W . M . 1638 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ H . A . Gibbs , 2101 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ W . Drewett , W . M . 88 9 ... ... ... ~ )

„ J . Hill , P . M . 2146 „ G . H . Sprules , P . M . 416 ... ... I n Ct , „ J . J . Ridpath , P . M . 2096 ... fProv- j - Stwds „ R . Piper , W . M . 1872 ... „ G . Moss , P . M . 1857 " '" j

» R - P , "er ... ... ,,. ... prov . G . Tyler . Bros . Geo . Price , Dumas , Woodman , Dr . Strong , and H . E . Francis were appointed the Finance and Audit Committee . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER announced the publication of a Calendar for Surrey by Bro . Frances , which he trusted would be supported by the province .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

On the motion of Bro . C . BELTON , a cordial vote of thanks was unan " mously voted to the Wallington Lodge for the excellent arrangements mad ' " for the entertainment of Prov . Grand Lodge . e The Prov . Grand Lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to the parish church , where a special service was held , and a sermo preached by Bro . Rev . Lord VICTOR SEYMOUR , Prov . Grand Chap , An offertory on behalf of the Church Restoration Fund realised over . £ 8

. The majority of the brethren subsequently dined at the Public Hall where an admirable repast was well served by Bro . Verdon , of the Grev hound Hotel . '

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards dul y honoured . In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the DEPUTY PROV . G . M . alluded to the masterly manner in which the Pro G . M . and the Deputy G . M . performed their respective duties , and which gave satisfaction to every member of the Craft . The Grand Officers had at heart not only the working of the ritual of Masonry , but the traditions of the Masonic Institutions . That

was borne out by the list of those present at the Festivals of the Institutions and also at the meetings of the various lodges in the Craft . He hoped the day would be far distant when those who received the confidence of the Craft would not be worthy of their position . He would couple the name of one well-known to the Craft at large , and particularly to the province , who had been that day appointed Prov . G . S . W ., Bro D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas

Bro- D . P . CAMA , P . G . Treas ., returned hearty thanks for the kindly proposition and reception of the toast . As those who attended Grand Lodge , knew , the two great pillars of the Craft—Lords Carnarvon and Lathom—were received with acclamation whenever they made their appearance , proving they had gained the confidence of the brethren . Bro . West who proposed the toast , was a P . G . Officer , and one of those who endea !

voured to promote the prestige of their time-honoured Institutions , which made no distinction between colour and creed . It afforded him great pleasure to be with them , and to reply to the toast . He was a Grand Officer , representative of the Craft , and held his gift of office from the Craft . That gift had placed him in a proud position , for which he should always be grateful . He had to thank Bro . Belton for introducing him to their

province , and proposing him as a joining member of Lodge No . 777 , when he was but a lay member oi the Order . He was afterwards nominated for the G . Treasurership , and it had come to his knowledge that amongst his supporters the Province of Surrey were in the foremost rank . He tendered hearty thanks for their support in his election , for they had made no

distinction between race and creed . They had proved that not only Englishmen , but any brother was eligible for the high office who brought the tongue of good report . Their confidence would not be misplaced by him , for he would use his best endeavours to promote the interests of their Society in general , and Surrey in particular .

"The Prov . G . M ., General Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., " was next given by Bro . WEST , who said it was the first time for many years that their respected and beloved Prov . G . M . had not occupied the position which he had been called upon to fulfil . In proposing the toast he claimed their sympathy and support . He asked their support to enable him to carry out the difficult duties which had been so ably performed by one whose absence they sincerely regretted .

Bro . BELTON , P . P . G . W ., next gave " The Deputy Prov . G . M . " He said they all deplored the absence of their Prov . G . M ., but he was sure they would agree with him that in his absence they could not have a more efficient representative than Bro . Fredk . West . He had had the honour of

knowing that brother for many years , and had noticed the great interest taken by him in Masonry in every Degree . They must all have appreciated the kindness shown by Bro . West since he had presided over them under the Prov . G . M . Their Deputy Prov . G . M . had visited many lodges during the past year . He therefore hoped the brethren would receive the toast with enthusiasm and affection .

Bro . FREDERICK WEST , Dep . Prov . G . M ., said he was obliged to Bro . Belton and the brethren generall y for the manner in which his health had been given and received . He appreciated not only their reception that day , but the reception he always met with in every lodge in the province which he had visited . It encouraged him in the somewhat arduous duties associated with the position of Dep . Prov . G . M . in a province which had no less

than 35 lodges . It was that cordiality with which he was always received , and that readiness on the part of the members of the province to overlook his shortcomings . that encouraged him in the performance of his duties . He had visited a great many lodges in the province during the past yearabout 25—and they would therefore understand him when he said he knew something of what was going on in Masonic work in Surrey . He had no

hesitation in comparing the Province of Surrey with any other province in England . He had received letters of regret from many brethren who were unable to attend , including Bro . Philbrick , Dep . Prov . G . M . for Essex , and Grand Registrar , who wrote expressing good wishes from the Province or Essex . He was struck with the remarks of the Chaplain , who , although a young Mason , had grasped the principles of Masonry which they all tried

to support . It was , as that brother had said , a universal Brotherhood practising universal Charity , not merely in giving sums of money , but in every action and in everything they did . He hoped the lodges in the province would be particular in the selection of candidates lor initiation . There were many Masters and brethren who thoroughly understood the working of the ritual and the business of the lodge , and who were thoroughly in earnest in

maintaining the traditions of the Craft ; but he was afraid that in a geuci ^ spirit they were not looking to maintain and support those traditions in tie future . Masonry was not a benefit Society , and he could say with every , c ° nn " dence that no brother was justified in joining the Order who joined with a idea that it was a good speculation . It was necessary for W . M . s of loag not only to perform their duties but at the same time to exercise a d |? " ^ ination without fear in seeing that every brother admitted wasa vj * \ n proper candidate . He sincerelv honed the officers would support him

carrying out those lines . He thanked them once more for so kina'y _ ceiving his name , and could only say he trusted he was and should e ^ serving of the kind reception he had received that day as long as n mained their Dep . Ptov . G . M . , p > "The Prov . G . Treasurer and Secretary" was next given by . " . ~ ; ' ' PROV . GRAND MASTER . The former , he remarked , had been ^ f ^^ len the province for over 30 years , and the name of the latter had a

associated with it for an equally lengthy period . , . , he Bro . GEORGE PRICE , Prov . G . Treasurer , said he was el ? , im ^ tlien , brethren more than 30 years ago , and the confidence reposed in i sent he was proud to say , had been continued year by year up to j- " t { jering ) moment . It was always a pleasure to him to attend their annua g ' ^ forhelookedforwardtoit . It enabled him to render an account