Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

We feel honoured to have you as our chief , and to have the privilege of offering for your acceptance this address as an evidence of our most sincere and fraternal attachment . We humbly pray that the Great Architect of the Universe may spare your Ior dship for many years to come , and may grant you health and strength to continue your labours in the cause of Freemasonry , Charity , and universal benevolence . Signed—Worshipful Bros .. GEORGE J . MCKAY , Deputy Prov . Grand Master ;

THOS . ATKINSON A RGLES , P . S . G . W . ; HENRY BEWES , P . J . G . W . ; J EwnAN , P . G . Chaplain ; R . J . NELSON , P . G . Treasurer ; J NELSON , P . G . Registrar ; GEORGE STARKEY , P . G . S . D . ; DANIEL WHITE , M . D ., P . G . J . D . ; THOS . J . RICHARDSON , P . G . S . of W . ; Eow . J . BURGESS , P . G . D . of C . ; J OSEPH KERLEY , P . A . G . D . of C ; WILLIAM ARMSTRONG , P . G . S . B . ; J . S . MOFFATT , P . G . Std . Br . ; EDWIN LOACH , P . G . Std . Br . ; and GEO . DALRYIIPLE , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . Grand Sec .

My Lord , and Right Worship ful Prov . Grand Master : In asking your lordship to accept the address read by the Provincial Grand Secretary , very few words are required from me , as the feelings of the brethren are fully expressed therein . It may not be generally known that amongst the 45 Prov . G . Lodges of A . F . and A . Masons of England , there are only five Grand Masters who have completed a quarter of a century's rule over their

respective provinces . We are especially proud your lordship should be one of the five , and respectfully offer you our fraternal congratulations on the auspicious event . We fervently hope it may please the G . A . O . T . U . to spare you for many years to rule over the united Province of Cumberland and Westmorland . I now ask your lordship to be graciously- pleased to accept this address .

The PROV . G . MASTER , briefly but most affectionately thanked Bro . Col . Starkie and the members of his province for the address ( which was a perfect work of art ) just presented to him , and he would ever highly appreciate it , and hoped the province he so dearly loved would continue to prosper , and above all that the brethren would always work in love and good harmony .

Bro . GEORGE J . MCKAY , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., was then presented by Bros . Henry Cook , P . P . S . G . W ., and James Terry , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., to the Prov . G . Master in the chair to be obligated , and installed as Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the province . The acting Prov . G . Master then called upon the Prov . G . Sec . to read the patent of his appointment , and Bro . McKay was duly installed and saluted accordingly .

Bro . MCKAY then said : My Lord and Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , —Permit me , in the first place , to express to your lordship my sincere and heartfelt acknowledgments for the great honour you haveconferred upon me by appointing mc as Deputy Prov . Grand Master of this province . I am deeply conscious of the onerous duties and the great responsibility attaching to the high office , but I yield to no one in my desire to assist you , Right Worshipful Sir , in the discharge of those responsibilities . The

experience I gained during the last 10 years as Prov . Grand Secretary , and for a considerable period before that as Assistant Secretary and Charity Representative of tne province , will , I venture to hope , inspire confidence in thc brethren that the duties appertaining to the office of Deputy will be discharged not only with fidelity and zeal , but to their entire satisfaction . Brethren , in the next place , my profound thanks and sincere obligations are

due to Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , of Huntroyde , R . W . Prov . Grand Master of the great Province of East Lancashire , for so kindly coining , at great inconvenience to himself , as he has just been under the hands of the doctor , to do me the great honour of installing me m the chair of Deputy Prov , Grand Master . His ripe experience , his sagacity , his influence , his devotion to the best interests of the Craft are of great value

and is very highly appreciated by his brethren of East Lancashire , over which he presides with such singular ability , impartiality , and courtesy . Our right worship ful and gallant brother has not only consecrated the chapter which bears my name , but has assisted our own beloved Right Worshi pful Prov . Grand Master in thc duties of this Prov . Grand Lodge , for which I am requested in the name and on behalf of Lord Bective to return his

lordship ' s best thanks , and I am sure in doing so that I am only expressing the sincere feelings of every brother present . There is one other matter I wish to refer to before sitting down , which is the resignation of my predecessor in office , Wor , Bro . L . F . B . Dykes , P . G . D . of England . I am sure , my lord and brethren , we all deplore the cause of thc resignation of the Past Deputy Grand Master on account of ill-health , and I am likewise sure that

you wish with me that Bro . Dykes may be speedily restored to his usual health , and give the benefit of his services to Masonry , as you all know he can do so well , whether it is laying the foundation-stone of a church or consecrating a lodge . I would also like to refer to our late and gallant Bro , John Whitwell , then M . P . for Kendal , who preceded Bro . Dykes . I hope I may not be thought egotistical if I may venture to hope that their mantles

may fall on my shoulders . I have this day been invested with the collar worn by our lamented Bro . Col . Whitwell , which he presented to this Prov . Grand Lodge , than whom no better Mason ever existed . And now , brethren , in conclusion , I appeal to your kind and fraternal forbearance for any deficiency I may exhibit in the administration of the affairs of the province . I am indeed deepl y sensible of the great responsibility , and how much the prosperity and popularity of the Craft depends upon the Deputy Prov .

Grand Master in being able to lay schemes , draw plans , and see the duties of this Prov . Grand Lodge are faithfully and efficiently carried out . I ask , therefore , for your cordial co-operation in the discharge of the duties appertaining to the high oflice , without which I cannot expect to be successful . It will be my best endeavour to follow in the footsteps of my predecessors , and , if possible , to imitate their wishes in order to deserve the confidence which our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and the brethren of this Provincial Grand Lodge have this day reposed in me .

1 he PROV . GRAND I UKASURER then read a statement of accounts , which showed a balance to credit of ^ 170 1 is . iod . On thc motion of Bro . PATERSON , seconded by Bro . KENWORTHY , they were passed as read , and Bro . PATERSON moved that Bro . R . j . Nelson be again Prov . Grand Treasurer , which was seconded by Bro . MILLS and carried .

The following brethren were appointed and invested Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year .-Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . S . G . W . Victoria ... .,, Prov . S . G . W . „ John Mills , P . M . 1390 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W .

„ Rev . W . Cree , 1074 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . C . H . Gem , 1220 ... ,,. ... Prov . Asst . Chap „ R . ] . Nelson , P . M . 129 ( elected ) ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ F . Richardson , W . M . 1220 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ G . Dalrymple , P . M . 872 , 1 CC 0 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . Atkinson , P . M . 1074 ... ,,. ,,, Prov . S . G . D . „ Spencer Broadbent , P . M . 119 ... ,., Prov . J . G . D . „ T . Atkinson , P . M . 1002 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

Bro . G . Brooker , P . M . 1073 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ A . W . Cozens-Hardy , P . M . 129 ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ Dr . C . J . ] . Harris , P . M . 119 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ T . Rallins ' haw , P . M . 1074 ... ... ) Std R „ W . Heathcote , P . M . 19 S 9 ... J rrov . ^ . ata . tSrs . „ " [ . E . Maddren , W . M . 1390 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . Chap . ... ... Prov . Ast . G . Sec . „ J . Wakefield , P . M . 1660 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . Wharton , P . M . 310 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ ' [ . ] . Little , W . M . 962 ... ... ... " I „ H . ' Frankland Fox , P . M . 1390 „ J . Lowery , P . M . 126 7 ^ Prov . G . Stwds . ' „ J . Atkinson , P . M . 1390 ... „ G . Long , W . M . 1532 ,, A . P . Hunter , W . M . 2217 ... ... J

„ W . Mandall , P . M . 1390 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . A singular coincidence took place , both of the newly-invested Wardens have each been 10 years in Australia . The P . G . SECRETARY read the half-yearly report of the Charity Committee , which recommended that six guineas be voted to the widow of a deceased brother and 100 guineas to the R . M . B . I .

On the motion of Bro . MCK AY , seconded by Bro . ATKINSON , the report was unanimously adopted as read . The P . G . SECRETARY moved that the same Committee elected 12 months ago for the Provincial educational scheme be re-elected , which was seconded by Bro . MANDLE ; and carried , with the addition of Bro . W . Bradley , P . M . 1390 , to be added .

Bro . J NELSON , P . P . G . R ., gave notice that the title of the scheme be Benevolent as well as Educational . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren marched to St . George ' s Church , headed by the Royal Brass Band of Millom , where an excellent sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . John Ewband , P . G . C , and

a collection taken for the Masonic Charities . The following brethren subsequently dined at the West County Hotel , where a capital banquet was served by Bro . James Coward . The P . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Bective , occupied the chair , supported by Bros . McKay , D . P . G . M . ; Lamonby , P . S . G . W . ; Jas . Terry , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; and the P . esent and Past Prov . Grand Officers , viz .:

Bros . John Nelson , P . G . Reg . ; George Starkey , P . S . G . D . ; E . J . Burgess , P . G . D . C ; J . Kassell , P . G . Org . ; A . Mitchell , P . P . G . Org . ; J . Dickinson , P . G . Purst . ; J . Wharton and S . Broadbent , P . G . Stwds . ; j . Paterson , P . P . J . G . W ..- Rev . J . Anderson , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Mills , P . P . S . G . D .: W . Bradley , P . P . G . Purst . -, D . H . Cook , P . P . G . Org . ; J . Barr , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . Chap . ; Thomas Mandle . P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Mandall , P . M . ; Thos . Walker , P . M . ; W . Newton , G . W . Kenworthy , P . P . S . G . W . ; Edward Patlinson ,

W . M . ; M . J . Ormandy , R . F . Hewitt , W . Dodd , H . E . Smith , R . Rothery , W . M . ; J . Atkinson , P . M . ; Charles Gowan , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . H . Hogg , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; A . W . Turner , P . M . ; J . Hewson , P . P . G . T . ; Thomas Rallinshaw , P . M . ; J . J . Little , W . M . ; T . J . C . Fox , S . W . ; J . Purser , S . W . ; W . Whitehead , P . P . G . Tyler ; R . P . Hunter , W . M . ; James G . Gaudy , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Cant , W . M . ; J . B . Moore , R . Worrall , P . P . G . D . C . ; George Nelson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ;

R . Bowker , P . P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Robinson , W . M . ; F . Thompson , W . Whitehead , H . Hartley , P . P . G . S . B . ; j . T . Graham , W . M . ; J . jenkinson , P . P . G . St . Br . ; R . Walker , P . M . : J . Croal , John McHarry , P . M . ; J . Wakefield , P . G . T . ; Thos . Richardson , P . P . G . T . ; J . Sewell , P . P . G . T . ; H . Cook , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . L . Towerson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Purst . ; Henry Bewes , P . J . G . W . ; and others .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a few capital songs by the Millom brethren , after the best , without question , representative meeting ever held in the province .

Consecration Of The Noel Lodge, No. 2444, At Kingston-On-Thames.

CONSECRATION OF THE NOEL LODGE , No . 2444 , AT KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .

On the petition of 25 brethren , H . R . H . the M . W . Grand Master granted a warrant for tlie formation of the above lodge , and in accordance therewith , the consecration ceremony was performed in the St . James ' s Hall , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., by Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey , The brethren assembled , and on taking the chair , the Provincial Grand

Master appointed Bros . Youlden , P . M ., as S . W . ; Shelley , P . M ., as J . W . ; Rev . E . L . Houndle , P . M ., as Chap . ; C . Greenwood , P . M ., as Sec . ; and J . Hawkins , P . M ., as D . of C . The ceremony of consecration was performed in a most inpressivc manner , and the musical arrangements were effectually carried out under the direction of Bro . Packington .

After the consecration the Provincial Grand Master installed Bro . James Montgomery , P . M ., P . D . D . G . M . Malta , as W . M . The Worship ful Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Herbert , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; E . H . Lewis , S . W . ; F . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; G . H . Manton , Sec . ; G . H . Lister , S . D . ; J . Hall , J . D . j E . j . Packington , Org . ; H . James , Stwd . ; and G . Free , I . G . - ' "O ' J ' — -.. — ., — . -

A Committee was appointed to draw up the by-laws of the lodge , and propositions for initiation and joining announced . The Prov . G . M ., Deputy Prov . G . M ., Prov . G . Chap ., Prov . G . Sec , Prov . G . D . C , and W . M . and Wardens of 1638 , were unanimously elected honorary members of the lodge . "Hearty good wishes" were tendered by many brethren , and suitably acknowledged by the W . M .

The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which reflected the highest credit as a caterer on the part of Bro . Packham . During the banquet a number of musicians under the able direction of Bro . J . II . Russell performed a choice selection of music . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were responded to in a hearty manner . The following visiting brethren were present upon this most interesting *

: Bros . West , Deputy Prov . G . M . 5 H . C . Houndle , Prov . G . J . W . ; S . Ellson , 507 ; E . H . Ballam , 743 ; A . M . Levy , W . M . 889 : G . McFariane , 2386 , and s " ( S . C ); D . Gourlay , 3 ; E . J . Butler , 2146 ; M . Harden , 1745 ; G . Morrovv , JOJ ** and 1981 : G . Alderton , 1211 ; F . Mills , 16 3 8 ; T . Mayhead , 214 6 ; J- Perr 0 ( * . i ' . 2222 ; J . F . Wright , 19 81 ; G . G . Mayo , 1604 ; J . T . Old , 343 ( S . C . ); R . UabJis , 214 " *

C . Lock , 1246 ; j . Bonell , 88 9 ; F . Gaydon , 889 ; C . Gibbs , 1360 ; J . H . D ° ' 1981 ; R . T . Irwin , P . M . 1726 ; and T . Neiler , 1360 ; together with the to" ° V \ l Founders whose names have not been mentioned amongst those appoint , .-oflice : Bros . J . H . Russell , G . H . Brooker , A . T . Sims , F . W . Hullett , 1 Smith , and M . Cockle . . ' s The brethren heartily thanked the Governing Body of the St . J - Hall for very kindly permitting the meetings of the lodge lo be held m excellent building .