Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cambridgeshire.

The Installing Companion having opened the chapter , the summons convening the convocation was read and the roll of chapters was called . The INSTALLING COMPANION said the reason that had called them together was alike a sad and a pleasant one . It seemed but the other day that he installed M . E . Comp . James Neal York as Grand Superintendent of the province , but it had pleased the Almighty to call him hence , and they

were now assembled to install his successor . H . R . H . the Princeof Wales had appointed M . E . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Caldwell , who for a period of something like 20 years had taken an active interest in Masonry in the town of Cambridge , and whose appointment was a just , proper , and popular one . ( Applause . ) Col . Caldwell was a good and conscientious companion , and might be relied upon to maintain and promote the interests of R . A . Masonry in the province .

A deputation consisting of Comps . E . Hills , J . Bailey , J . T . Hiscox , C . W . Morris , and B . Anningson then introduced the Grand Superintendent designate , who was duly obligated , invested with the insigna of his office , and installed in the First Principal ' s chair . He presently appointed M . E . Comp . A . H . Moyes , P . Z . 88 , as H . j and M . E . Comp . Joseph Bell , P . Z . 441 , as . J . The latter was obligated and installed , but Comp . Moyes was too ill to be present , and much commiseration was expressed for him in his affliction .

The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT suitably returned thanks for his appointment , and said he hoped to follow his predecessors worthily , to the advantage of R . A . Masonry in the province . The chapter re-elected Comp . T . Nichols as Prov . Grand Treasurer , and the Grand Superintendent appointed and invested the other Prov . Grand Officers as follows :

Comp . W . H . Jarrold , 88 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . ,, Dr . Anningson , 859 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . T . Hiscox , 809 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ W . Bray . 809 ... ... ... Prov . G . Soj . „ G . McCahum , 88 ... ... ... Prov . G . 2 nd Soj

„ J . Watts , 441 ... ... ... Prov . G . 3 rd So ] „ C Parker . Sog ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ,, E . H . Jennings , 441 ,,. ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br „ C . A . C , Jones , 859 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br „ W . C . Dewberry , 441 .., ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ T . Collier , 88 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .

The Auditor ' s report on the Treasurer ' s accounts was read and approved . The PROV . G . SUPERINTENDENT proposed , and M . E . Comp . WAGE seconded , a hearty vote of thanks to the Installing Companion . Comp . SHADWELL H . CLERKE briefly responded j and , after a notice of motion as to Charities , and "Hearty good wishes" had been given , the chapter was closed .

At the banquet , ihe PROV . G . SUPERINTENDENT gave "The Queen " and "The First Grand Principal j " and subsequently proposed "The Health of the Pro First Grand Principal , Present and Past Grand Principals , and other Members of the Supreme Grand Chapter , " with which he coupled the name of M . E . Comp . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , at the same lime thanking him for his kindness in attending the ceremony , notwithstanding the pain he was suffering in his right hand from an old ailment contracted in the Crimea .

Comp . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , in the course of his response , said he rejoiced to know that R . A . Masonry was progressing in a most wonderful manner . There used to be an idea that it would not be well to extend it , but he was glad the idea of restriction had passed away . Every Craft Mason should have the opportunity of taking the culminating part of the Cralt Degree , and , very naturally , he would like to take it in a chapter

attached to his own lodge . They had in the last regulations helped the companions as much as they reasonably could by reducing the minimum fee from three to two guineas . He was glad to see that had had considerable effect already , and he looked forward to the day when every Craft Mason had either taken or intended to take the R . A . Degree . He thanked the companions for the way in which they had received him . He had virtually

only one hand that day , but he was determined not to disappoint his friends in Cambridgeshire . ( Applause . ) He was glad to come down for the puipose of installing his old friend Comp . Col . Caldwell as Grand Superintendent j and whenever he had an opportunity of doing anything to further their interests he would certainly come amongst them . ( Applause . ) He would now ask them to drink the toast of the evening . They had met for

the purpose of doing honour to their Grand Superintendent . It was a great loss which they had sustained in the death of Comp , York j but there was an old saying—that there was as good fish in the sea as had come out of it , and he hoped and believed that would be exemplified in Comp . Colonel Caldwell , who was initiated there , and had distinguished himself in the University , socially and Masonically , for many years . The choice of the First Grand Principal would be admitted to be a good one . ( Applause . )

From his record they could not get a better companion for the office , and they certainly could not find a more a honest and straightforward man , or one who was more energetic in whatever he took in hand . He , therefore , congratulated the Grand Superintendent upon the high office to which he had attained , and he congratulated the companions upon the Grand Superintendent they had got . Might he live many years to enjoy the honour con / erred upon him . ( Applause . )

The PROV . G . SUPERINTENDENT thanked them exceedingly for the [ kind way in which they had received the toast . Although there was not a large number of chapters in the province , those chapters were composed of enthusiastic Masons , whose more intimate acquaintance he should have pleasure

in making . I ' or that purpose , he asked that the Scribes would forward him the summonses of the various chapters . He trusted they would all return as soon as pssible to the restored ritual , which was to be found by attending some of the chapters in London . He hoped they would hold the Provincial Grand Chapter every year , and thus keep alive the cause in which they had

a common interest . The PROV . G . SUPERINTENDENT next proposed "The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " They had . that day secured the services of a very efficient set of officers , whilst there was good material upon which to draw in the future . He could guarantee that all those who

had been chosen vvould do their work well . Two of them were Mayors of their respective towns ( Wisbech and Saffron Walden ) . With the toast he should couple the names of Comps . Chennell and Bell . Comp . Chennell was one of the past officers , and was now actingf for Comp . Moyes , who was confined 10 his room , and whom they would all condole with . Comp . Bell had practised the Masonic art at King ' s Lynn , Cambridge , Saffron

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cambridgeshire.

Walden , and other places , and every lodge had flourished under , or profited by , his assistance . Comp . CHENNELL made a feeling allusion to the late Grand Superintendent , Comp . York , and expressed the belief that he would be worthily succeeded by Comp . Caldwell . Personally , he should at any time be pleased to place his services at their command . Comp . BELL hoped the anticipations of the Grand Superintendent would be verified .

The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT next gave "The Visitors , " and explained that many old companions were unavoidably absent , including Comps , Martyn , Grand Superintendent of Suffolk , Capt . Phillips , Brownrigg , and others . He coupled with the toast the names of Comps . " Morris and Green Comp . MORRIS said that when they opened their Royal Arch

Chapteiat Lynn he was sent over to Cambridge to take lessons , and they had profited by the instructions he received . They were proud of their Chapter Philanthropic , and were proud to have assisted in consecrating oiher chapters . He hoped on the 9 th of May lo instal the Principals in his own chapter . He was pleased to hear that they should go back to the old theory of learning their ritual by hearty and honest work .

Comp . GREEN congratulated the Grand Superintendent on the attain , ment ofhis high office , on behalf of those members of the Isaac Newton University Lodge who were not members of the Euclid Chapter . The Janitor ' s toast brought a most pleasant meeting to a close .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of West Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .

A Provincial Grand Lod ge of the Mark Master Masons of West Yorkshire was held on the 20 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Great Georgestreet , Leeds , underthe bannerol the Copley Lodge , No . ill . The R . VV . Bro . Charles Letch Mason , Prov . G , Mark Master of West Yorks , presided ' and there were present— ' Bros . V . W . Rev . T . C . Smyth , D . D ., G . Chap ., as D . P . G . M . ; Geo . Althorn

Prov . S . W . ; H . France , P . P . G . W ., as P . J . G . W . ; VV . F . Tomlinson , Prov . G . M . O ¦ G . H . Radcliffe-, P . P . G . R ., as Pro- / . G . S . O ; John Turner , Pro- / . G . J . O .,- Rev VV Dunn , Prov . G . Chap . ; W . R . Massie , Prov . G . Keg . ; W . Cooke , Prov . G . O ., Prov ' G . Sec ; Geo . Hill , Prov . S . G . D . ; James G . Lee , Prov . J . G . D . ; H . A . Styrinr / Prov . G . of I . Wits . ; E . j . Massie , Piov . G . D . of C . Chas . Greenwood , Prov . G

Swd . Br . ; R . Hodgson , as Prov . G . S . B . ; G . F . Carr , as Prov . G . Org . ; Fred Barber , Prov . G . I . G . ; Wm . Ackroyd , G . H . LocUinrr , and Jas . Dewherst , Prov . G . Stwds ; S . Barrand , as Prov . G . lyler ; J . VV . Monckman , P . P . G . W . ; K . Nelson ' P . P . G . O . ; H . G . Holdsworth , P . P . G . R . ; Thos . Robertshaw , 5 S ; H . Oxley , no lhos . Myers , m ; W . Flockton , IU ; McGill , 357 ; and others .

The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , in acknowled ging the salutation of the brethren , said : It gives me great pleasure to meet the members of the Provincial Grand Mark Lod ge in Leeds . This is the fifth time during the last 10 years that we have met here at the invitation of the Copley Lodge . Since we met at Sheffield we have added another to our list of West Yorkshire lodges , the St . Chad ' s , No . 374 , which is named after the saint 10 which the church is dedicated of which its esteemed Master is the

vicar . Assisted by my Prov . Grand Officers and Deputy Prov . G . Officers , it was my privilege to consecrate the lodge in February last , and to install our V . W . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Smyth , Grand Chap , of England , as its first Master . ( Applause . ) I am sure it is very gratifying to us , as Mark Master Masons , to know that H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has appointed our worthy brother Grand Chaplain of England of the Craft for the

ensuingyear , thus enabling our honoured brother to hold at the same time the office of Grand Chaplain of England , both in Craft and Mark Masonry . ( Applause . ) I am sure I am only re-echoing the wishes of all here when I offer him our hearty congratulations , and express ihe hope that it may please the Great Overseer of the Universe to grant him health and strength long to enjoy the honours showered upon him .

( Loud applause . ) I may say that our Halifax brethren have petitioned for an Ark Mariner ' s lodge to be attached to their Mark lod ge , and that the Grand Master has granted the peiition . The lod ge will be consecrated by the Grand Secretary , Bro . Mauer , on the 16 th May . We are on the eve of celebrating the completion of H . M . the Queen ' s fiitieth year as Sovereign of these realms , and I have thought it well to put upon the addenda for this

meeting a resolution of congratulation . ( Applause . ) As Englishmen and as Masons we have much to be thankful ior ( applause ); duiing her Majesty ' s reign Freemasonry has made wonderlul progress ; not only have our lodges multiplied , but also our Charitable Institutions have made rapid strides . ( Applause . ) VVe have been free Irom the opposition that has assailed our Order in other lands , whether it be the anathema of the Pope , whether it be

the uprooting of the landmarks , as in France , or the persistent and ever recurring assaults , as in America . Let our loyalty to our Sovereign and our Grand Master to whom we owe so much , be shown by a consistent carrying out ot the great principles of the Order . ( Applause . ) I have recently received a letter from my Registrar , Bro . Redyard Massie , P . M ., making two very valuable suggestions , for which I thank him very sincerely . Fir * ' "

he recommends that , as we have begun the quarterage system , we should require each lodge to keep an official register , as in the Cralt , wherein shall be entered copies of the yearly returns of Master , Past Masters , and Officers ; and secondly , he reccommends that when a brother seeks to join from another town where there is a Mark lodge , enquiry should be made of such lodge before he is admitted . Those of us who have endeavoured to

draw up the history or obtain information about our lodges in the past have found how very valuable copies of the lists of members have proved . We cannot be too particular as to our records , and I heartily recommend the Prov . G . Registrar ' s suggestions to your adoption . ( Applause . ) May I before I sit down say a few words which appeared recently in a Masonic print , words I am sure that ought to have the most careful

attention of every earnest Mark Mason . Speaking of Past Masters , that journal says " A useful Past Master is one who is diligent in his attendance at lodge , one who did not go through the chairs " pro torma , " but who was in truth as well as in name Master ; his growth as a Mason continues until the day of his death . He is a teacher who is always a learner . ^ His education as a Mason he feels is never completed . . . . The purely ornamental Past Master is one who loses not

his interest in the lodge sufficiently to be absent from ii , but who when present is content to sit perfectl y quiet . . . . He occupies his p lace , but does not fill it . He wears the title , but does not wear himself . " Brethren , Freemasonry is an Institution founded upon , and growing out of , the necessities of men , as social , intellectual , and religious beings , lt hasprov ed its capacity for adapting itself to these wants in all ages . Amid the rivalries and antagonisms ot actual life , there is a longing of the soul for union and brotherly love , and such necessities as will satisfy the longings of our social