Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

annual communication , held at Cockermouth , were then read and confirmed ; as was also the statement of account ; , showing a balance of £ 16 2 s . nd . in hand , with the dues of three lodges , and sundry fees of honour unpaid . The report of the Committee of General Purposes was presented , the most important item of which was a recommendation that the charter ofJBective Lodge , No . 147 , Keswick , be called in . Some discussion arose on the

recommendation ; but as it was explained that notwithstanding their Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge dues had been commuted for three years last year , and several prominent members of other lodges had joined with the object of giving a helping hand , and that many letters had been written suggesting the summoning of a meeting , without eliciting the courtesy of a single reply , the

recommendation of the General Purposes Committee was agreed to unanimously , and P . G . Secretary was instructed to call in the charter forthwith . The Committee likewise recommended that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Bro . Col . Whitwell , M . P ., R . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , which was agreed to . Bros . Collin , Mandle , Rice , and Dixon were appointed to serve on the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing

year . On the motion of the P . G . SECRETARY , seconded by Bro . the Rev . E . M . RICE , Bro . Geo . Dalrymple was unanimously elected P . G . Treasurer . Bro . J . Close was also elected P . G . Tyler . The investiture of officers was then proceeded with as follows :

Bro . J . Gardiner , P . M . 151 Prov . G . S . W . „ W . Court , P . M . 60 Prov . G . J . W . „ Capt . Sewell , W . M . 229 Prov . G . M . O . „ J . H . Banks , W . M . 151 Prov . G . S . O . „ E . Tyson , J . W . 213 Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., S . W . 2 S 2 Prov . G . Chap „ G . Dalrymple , P . M . 216 . ... Prov .-G . Treas

„ T . Dixon , W . M . 2 S 2 Prov . G . R . M . „ W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . Harper , P . M . 216 Prov . G . S . D . „ W . Walker , P . M . 216 Prov . G . J . D . „ J . F . Kirkconel , 216 Prov . G . I . W . „ W . White , S . W . 213 Prov . G . D . C . „ R . Baxter , W . M . 216 Prov . G . A . D . C

„ E . G . Mitchell , 151 Prov . G . Swd . B „ F . Whittle , M . O . 216 Prov . G . Std . B . „ J . Cooper , Org . 213 Prov . G . Org . „ H . Peacock , S . O . 229 Prov . G . I . G . „ B . Craig , Sec . 216 * ) „ G . W . Thompson , Sec . 151 ... > Prov . G . Stwds . „ J . J . Coverdale , J . W . 2 S 2 ... ) „ J . Close , Tyler , 216 Prov . G . Tyler .

Cumberland and Westmorland being on the rota for next year's appointments of Grand Stewards by the M . W . Grand Master , in accordance with Clause 44 of the Book of Constitutions , Bro . T . Mandle , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . M . O ., was unanimously recommended for the honour . Bro . Dr . HE . NRY , P . M . 213 , P . P . G . S . W ., then invited Prov . Grand Lodge to visit Whitehaven next year , and the suggestion was ordered to be intimated to thc R . W . Prov . Grand Master .

Bro . G . J . McKay , P . M . 195 , P . P . G . S . W ., had a notice of motion on the agenda paper , proposing a grant to the Boys' School ; but he not being present , and the funds in hand not being strong enough to warrant so large a withdrawal , the notice found no proposer , and fell to the ground . The opinion seemed to be , however , that in another year something substantial might be done , not only for the Boys' School , but for the Provincial Mark Benevolent Fund , which , so far , has been a dead letter in

the bye-laws and annals of the province . On the motion of the P . G . SECRETARY , seconded by Bro . GARDINER , P . G . S . W ., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . and brethren of the Henry Lodge , for the hospitable arrangements they had made to entertain the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in form . Subsequently the brethren dined together at Bro . J . Banks ' s , the Griffin Hotel .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF KENT .

A large assembly of the brethren took place at Rochester , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., the occasion being the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the county and presentations to Lord and Lady Holmesdale . The proceedings commenced with the opening of Provincial Grand Lodge , in the Guildhall , that commodious building having

been- lent to the Order by the Mayor and Corporation . Lord Holmesdale , the Provincial Grand Master presided , and the other Grand Oflicers were all present , namely , Bros . J . S . Eastes , Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; W . II . Hod g kin , G . S . W . ; G . H . Chexfield , G . J . W . ; Rev . J . B . Harrison , M . A ., S . Chap . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., J . Chap . ; B . K . Thorpe , Treas . ; II . J . Butter , G . Reg . ;

J . Bordeaux , G . S . D . ; J . Sherwood , G . J . D . ; F . Baker , G . Supt . of Works ; W . Harrison , G . D . C . : J . R . Foord , G . A . DiC . ; W . A . Weston , G . S . B . ; F . Sladden , G . Org . ; J ; J . Michael , G . Purst . j L . Etheridge , G . Assistant Purst . ; and R . Eastley , G . Tyler . "After s ' bnie formal ., business , the Provincial Grand Officers for the year were appointed , and Bro . B . K .

Thorpe was re-elected Treasurer . The following * s the complete list of officers : Bros . Viscount Holmesdale , G . M ., R . W . ; James Eastes , D . G . M ., W . ; John L . Worship ' P . M . 1414 , Sevenoaks , G . S . W . ; William Wood , P . M . 1050 , Rochester , G . J . W . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., W . M . 1837 , Farningham , G . S . Chaplain ; kev . W . Taylor Jones , P . AL 125 , Margate , G . J . Chaplain ; Alfred Spencer ,

P . M . 10 C 3 , Mailing Abbey , G . Secretaryj B . Iv . Thorpe , P . M . 709 , Ashford , G . Treasurer ; John Brothers , P . M . 709 ; Ashford , G . Registrar : II . M " . Baker , P . M . 1208 , Dover , G . S . D . ; James Griffin , P . M . 1531 , Chislehurst , G ^ J . D . ; Lieut . Fynmore , P . M . 143 ( 5 , Sandgate , G . Supt . of . Works ; W . Seaman , P . M . 1314 , Bromley , G . D . C ; J . O . Eva , P . M . 1200 , Ramsgate , G . Asst . D . C ; J . A . Bates , P . M . 1424 , Brompton , G . S . B . ; K . J . Dodd , P . M .

1223 * , Weste rham , G . Org . ; _ M . VV . West , P . M . 10 S 9 , Sheemess , G . Purst . ; George T . King , P . M . 77 , Gravesend , G . Asst . Purst . Stewards : Bros . John Coulter , P . M . 20 , Chatham ; John E . Wiltshier , P . M . 31 , Canterbury ; E . B . Smith , P . M . 1063 , Mailing Abbey ; E . Kirby , P . M . 1096 , Walmer ; F . J . Scale , P . M . 1273 , Sittingbourne ; C . E . flatten , W . M . 1464 , Greenhithe . It was decided to adopt the recommendation of the

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

Charity Committee to the effect that a grant of £ 30 be given to the widow of a brother of Lodge 31 , and £ 30 to the widow of a brother of Lodge 199 ; " also that a grant of , £ 10 ios be given to the Hervey Testimonial Fund . It was decided to ask the Charity Committee to recommend a grant of £ 20 to a brother of Lodge 299 , and that the following grants be made from the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund : J . 52 ios . to the Boys' School , in the name of the

Prov . Grand Treasurer , completing the amount necessary to make him a Vice-President of that Institution ; and £ 52 ios to the Female Fund of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , also making him Vice-President thereof . The following motions were also passed : That £ 10 be transferred to the Prov . Grand Lodge Charity Fund ; that £ 21 each bc given from the Charity Fund for the Boys ' School , Girls' School , and Benevolent Institution to lodges

1531 and 1536 ; that ^ . 10 ios . each be given to the Boys ' School , for Lodges 2 C , 31 , and 77 ; that £ 21 each be given to the Girls' School , for Lodges 972 , 10 5 , 10 G 3 , and 10 S 9 ; and that £ 20 be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , tor Lodge 913 . Bro . Lewis Finch , P . P . G . D . C , was presented with a handsome silver goblet , in recognition ol his great services . The business being completed and the lodge closed , the

brethren proceeded to Divine service in St . Margaret s Church . The service was full choral , the music being splendidly rendered by the Organist , Bro . Hopkins and choir of Rochester Cathedral . The Grand S . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., the vicar of St . Margaret's , Bro . the Rev . F . E . Peake , and Bro . the Rev . C H . Fielding , took part in the service , and the lessons were read by Bro . the Rev . J . B . Harrison , the late G . S . Chaplain , and Bro . the Rev . W . Taylor Jones , G . J .

Chaplain . The newly appointed Senior Grand Chaplain Bro . the Rev . R . Jamblin , delivered a straightforward and edifying discourse from the words " Honour all men . Love the Brotherhood . Fear God . Honour the King . " — 1 Peter ii ., 17 . The offertory amounted to £ 22 , of which half will be devoted to Masonic Charities , and the remainder for providing a new stop for St . Margaret ' s Church organ . Thc Banquet was held subsequently in the new Corn Exchange , which had been handsomely decorated for the

occasion . The chair was occupied by Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M ., supported by Bros . Sir M . H . Beach , P . G . M . for the provinces of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ; A . Akers-Douglas , M . P . ; J . S . Eastes , Deputy P . G . M . ; the Rev . R . Jamblin , G . S . Chap . ; the Rev . Taylor-Jones , G . J . Chap . ; A . Spencer , G . Sec . ; B . Iv . Thorpe , Grand Treas . ; W . L . Worship , G . S . W . ; VV . Wood , G . J . W . ;

and in all about 170 brethren . The customary Masonic and Joyal toasts having been given and responded to . Bro . J . S . EASTES , D . P . G . M ., in proposing the toast of " The R . W ., the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount Holmesdale , " said they were assembled together that day and it had been considered a suitable and convenient opportunity for presenting to his Lordship a testimonial

injcelebration of the fact that he had for twenty-one years ruled over the Province of Kent as Provincial Grand Master , and to mark the appreciation of the Royal Arch Masons on his kindly undertaking to become Grand Superintendent of the province for four years . ( Applause . ) After some remarks respecting the progress of Freemasonry in Kent , Bro . Eastes said he was sure they would agree with him that the large increase of members and the

prosperity of the province were to a very large extent due to the popularity and personal influence of Lord Holmesdale , and he was sure he need not ask them to join him in the fervent hope that he might long fill his present position . He ( Bro . Eastes ) had to add to the testimonial to his Lordship a trifling ornament in the shape of a gold bracelet , which they were desirous Lady Holmesdale would accept , as an appreciation of the very great interest she had at all

times taken in freemasonry . While Bro . Eastes was speaking some crimson curtains at the back of the Provincial Grand Master were drawn and displayed the testimonial to his Lordship , which consisted of a set of three large magnificent silver vases , the centre one bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to William Archer , Viscount Holmesdale , Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent , by

the r reemasons of Kent ( now consisting of forty-five lodges and thirteen chapters ) , as a token of their esteem and affection , and to commemorate his able and genial rule over them as Provincial Grand Master for the past twentyone years . July 13 th , 1 SS 1 . " Lord Holmesdale's health having been heartily drunk , and Lady Holnresdalc received her gift , The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER leturned thanks .

At the close of his remarks he said he wished heartily to thank them for the very handsome testimonial they had been pleased to give him , and he should always treasure it . He was sure that when Lady Holmesdale looked upon that bracelet , and he looked upon those vases , they would always remember that there was a large body of Kentish gentlemen who were good enough to think that what they had done for the good cause of Masonry was worthy of

their recognition , and had been such as to deserve some expression of good-will at their hands . In conclusion he hoped that as long as he occupied his present post he should preside over a united , and therefore a happy and prosperous province Other toasts having been given and duly responded to the proceedings were brought to a close .

Ihe evening s enjoyment was considerably added to by the performances of the string band of the Royal Engineers ; and by the vocal music of Miss Lizzie Evans , Miss May Terry , Bros . H . D . Martin , F . H . Cozens , F . Carpenter , and Albert Hubbard , under the direction of Bro . !•' . Carpenter .

Hro . Alderman Sir Francis Wyatt Truscoti has left London for Germany . 1 l ( . iu . on ' AY ' s OINTMENT . \ . \ n 1 ' n . r . s . —In all sores , wounds , bail Icjjs , ami sprains of any Kind , this Ointment is the mo-. t ellicicnt application . It at once u , ives case \> y allaying inllnminalinu and moderatine ; tlie How of hlrod tn the part . Whenever thc malad . v has been of Inmr standing , the ( liniment should be assisted ] , '

Holloway ' s pnniyiii : ; Pills , . v-ljic ' i act npon the : ' . omach and liver , jruai'din ; ' digestion from failing into that disordered stale which the pain , restlessness , and fever attending these ailments is apt to pro-( luce , and which much retards recovery , and sometimes even makes serious thc slightest cas-:. No mother or nurse should be without these noble remedies ; they are equally applicable to all ages and constitutions . They purify thc blood , regulate its circulation , rertffw diseased structures , and invij * orare the 5 * s-ffm . —[ ADVT . ]

Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales, Western Division.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH WALES , WESTERN DIVISION .

A meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Neyland , New Milford , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., under the banner of Neyland Lodge , No . 990 . A large number of brethren were present , and the Prov . Grand Master , the R . W . Bro . Col . Lloyd Phillips , presided , supported by many Present and Past Grand Officers . The

Deputy Prov . Grand Master however was not present , having been prevented by his parliamentary duties . The whole of the Union Lodges of the province were found to be represented when the roll was called . The minutes of the last Prov . Grand meeting having been read and confirmed , and the Treasurer's account read and adopted , the Prov . Grand Master proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows -.

Bro . Thomas Protheros , P . M . 47 6 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Edwin Thomas , P . M . 37 S ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . Dr . Ring , 37 S Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . James Lewis , 1072 Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Jenkyn Jones , 476 Prov . G . Treas „ Joseph S . Adkins , 990 Prov . G . Reg . „ C . Rice Williams , P . M . 1072 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ George Tracey , I . P . M . 97 S ... Prov . G . S . D .

„ rhoma-Hugh Thomas , P . M . 1177 Prov . G . J . D . „ John H . S . Lawton . W . M . 366 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ E . Jones Williams , W . M . 1072 ... Prov . G . D . of C „ John G . Lock , S . W . 1177 ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Samuel Thomas , S . W . 4 6 4 ... Prov . G . Sd . Br „ W . H . Ribbon , W . M . 37 S ... Prov . G . Org . „ James Jones , S . W . 36 G Prov . G . Purs . „ Thomas Williams , 366 Prov . G . Std .

„ John Henry , 37 S Prov . G . Std . „ Richard Miller , 37 S Prov . G . Std . ,, Charles Mathias , 464 Prov . G . Std . „ John Henry Coram , 990 Prov . G . Std . „ Thomas Parker Wilson , 990 ... Prov . G . Std . „ Phomas Poulter Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, John Williams , 3 66 Prov . G . Tyler . The report of the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee

was then brought forward , in which it was stated , that judging by the returns sent in for the past year , Freemasonry in the province was in a highly prosperous state . It recommended the re-election of VV . Bro . J . Beavan Phillips to the office of Charity Commissioner , and a vote of thanks accorded him for his zealous and valuable exertions in the pursuit of his Masonic duties . Bro . Edwin Thomas , P . M . 37 S , P . P . G . P ., was also recommended to

be elected as Steward to represent the Province at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows for the year 1 SS 1-2 ; and considered that he was entitled to a vote of thanks for past services , having on the occasion of the late festival of th * e Girls' School taken up a sum of over jt . 300 . It concluded by recommending that the sum of twenty guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged

1 ' reemasons and Widows of Freemasons , and five guineas to Provincial Fund of Benevolence . After the various items of the report had been duly discussed and considered , they were unanimously approved of and agreed to be acted upon . The PROV . G . MASTER expressed the pleasure he felt at the success of the meeting , and spoke upon the advisability of revising their existing bye-laws , and at the same

time making some good suggestions , and pointing out matters which required all the attention those who were entrusted with them could possibly give them . Referring to the area over which the several lodges were distributed , it was a source of satisfaction to him to be able to realise the fact that Provincial Grand Lodges had now been held at the head-quarters of all the lodges in the province . While duly recognising the claims of the brethren to the

honours it lay in his power to confer , he assured them he should always endeavour to distribute them in accordance to merit , and that no claim would ever be overlooked . It would now fall to the Cambrian Lodge , No . 434 , Haverfordwest , to entertain Grand Lodge next year , but he would suggest to the brethren that that claim should bc waived in favour of the St . David ' s , No . 336 , of Milford , whose members were erecting a Alasonic Hall , and it would be a

favourable opportunity to inaugurate the new building . He concluded his remarks by requesting the brethren to join in attendance of Divine service at the parish church . The procession having been formed , the brethren , preceded by a military band , proceeded to . Llanstadwell Church , kindly lent by the Rev . Lacy H . Rumsey , M . A ., for the occasion , where a full choral service took place , conducted by the Rev . the Prov . Grand Chaplain . The Llanstadwell

choir , directed by Bro . W . H . Ribbon , successfully exerted themselves in their portion of the service . The sermon , preached by the Rev . Dr . Ring , R . N ., "Prov . G . Chap ., and Chaplain of H . M ., Dockyard Pembroke , taken from Heb . iii ., I . ( " Let brotherly love continue" ) wasone of the best we have ever had the pleasure of hearing , beinj characterised by a fervour equal to the exigencies of the occasion . At the close of the sermon a collection , amounting to

nearly £ 6 was made , and g iven for distribution among the poor and needy . On leaving the church the brethren returned in the same order of procession to the lodge , and on the completion of the remainder of the business previously arranged to take place , Prov . Grand Lodge was duly closed , all the formalities being strictly carried out .

1 he brethren then rrf ] ourned to a sumptuous banquet , which had been prepared for them at the South Wales Hotel , and which reflected great credit on the providers . On the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were given and responded to , that of "The Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Lloyd Phillips , " meeting with the greatest

enthusiasm . The meeting throughout was one of the most enjoyable and successful it has ever been our good fortune to attend , all the brethren being equally conspicuous in their endeavours to make our visit to New Milford one of the pleasantest epochs in our annals of Masonic gatherings .

WHAT SHALL WE DRIXK ?—No summer beverage so refreshing , so wholesome , none so delicious and grateful to the taste , when hot , tired , and thirsty , as a glass of Grant ' s Morclla Cherry Brandy taken with aerated waters or lemonade . Ask pointedly for it by name , as substitutes and mixtures abound , report adulterations to the manufacturer , Thomas Grant , Distiller , Maidstone . Sold at the Crystal Palace , and by Bertram and Roberts , everywhere , also at the clubs , the hotels , and all noted , places of refreshment .