Prov. Grand Lodge Of Jersey.

PROV . GRAND LODGE of JERSEY .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the Island of Jersey was held on the 18 th instant , at the Masonic Temple . The R . W . Bro . Colonel Edward C . Malet de Carteret , Prov . G . M ., occupied the throne , assisted by W . Bros . Dr . J . Le Cronier , D . P . G . M . ; A . Sch ' mitt ,

S . W . ; J . O . Le Sueur , as J . W . ; Edward D . Le Couteur , P . P . G . S . W , as Secretary ; P . W . Benham , Treas . ; A . Viel , S . D . ; H . E . Tinckam , Dir . of Cers . ; Ed . M . Lott , Organist ; General Lane , C . B ., Sword-bearer ; Fred . Cooke , Purst ; John Thomas du J ardin , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Adams ,

P . P . S . G . W . ; Ph . Buret , P . P . G . Reg . ; C . Kingsworth , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Durell , P . P . G . Treas . ; John Blampied , P . P . Dir . of Cers . ; Henry L . Manuel , P . P . G . D . C . ¦ Col . Kelly , the Prov . G . Stewards , Masters , Past Masters , and W ' ardens of the several lodges in the province , and about

40 other brethren . The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge were read by the Secretary and confirmed . The report of the Committee of the Local Fund of Benevolence was also read , approved , and received .

The Treasurer read a financial statement , duly audited , for the past year , and an abstract of the accounts to tlie present time , which were unanimously adopted . The report of the Committee for General

Purposes was next presented , stating that the following lodges had made their returns , viz . Mechanics ( 245 ) , Royal Sussex ( 491 ) , La Cesaree ( 590 ) , Royal Alfred ( 877 ) , St . Aubin ' s ( 958 ) , and Prince of Wales ( 1003 ) . This report was also adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

Before presenting to Bro . John Durell , a vote of thanks , artistically inscribed on vellum , in acordance with the resolution adopted at the last meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge , the Prov . Grand Master expressed his pleasure in being called upon to remit him this mark of high esteem and appreciation by the Prov . G . L . of his continuous

and zealous eftorts to promote the advancement of Masonry , and the interests of the Craft in this province particularly , as the most effective means the brethren had of conveying to him their fraternal regard , and in recognition of his faithful and devoted services to the Fraternity . The Prov . G . M . then read the inscription , which is as follows : —

" AT a meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge held at the Masonic Temple , on Tuesday , the 13 th October , 1870 , it was unanimously resolved , on the proposition of the R . W . Bro . Col . E . C . Malet de Carteret , Prov . G . M , seconded by the V . W . Bro . Dr . J . Le Cronier , D . P . G . M . :

" That the most cordial thanks of this Provincial Grand Lodge be due , ancl arc hereby given , to W . Brother John Durell , P . M , P . Z , 590 , for the admirable , honourable , and satisfactory manner in which under difficulties of no ordinary character , he has

faithfully , and with credit to the Craft , filled the high and responsible office of Provincial Grand Treasurer during four consecutive years , viz ., 1866 , 1867 , 1868 , and 1869 ; and that a copy thereof , inserted on vellum , be presented to that worthy brother . "

The tableau , neatly framed , containing the vote was then handed to Bro . Durell , and full Masonic honours were paid to the deserving recipient . W . Bro . John Durell , on rising to respond , was received with repeated rounds of applause . He

set forth , in a few feeling words , the lively gratification which had come to him in the presentation of the testimonial he had just received . He felt assured his efforts , humble as they had been , were at least directed to one great voint—the advancement of Masonry and the promotion of

fraternal concord and affection ; and in thanking cordially the Prov . G . Master and the b-ethrcn for this token of their approbation of his services , he concluded by wishing all prosperity and happiness to those who had thus kindly marked

their approbation of his Masonic conduct . Bro . P . W . Benham was unanimously re-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer , and the following brethren were appointed and invested by the R . W . Prov . G . M . as Provincial Grand Officers : —

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John Durell , P . M . 590 ... S . W . Edwin M . Lott , P . M . 245 ... J . W . P . W . Benham , P . M . 244 ... Treasurer . W . T . Pugsley , P . M . 245 ... Registrar . J . O . Le Sueur , P . M . 491 ... Secretary .

O . Dodge , W . M . 245 ... ... S . D . Frederick Cooke , W . M . 877 ... J . D . Abraham Viel , P . M . 590 ... Supt . of Works . Henry L . Manuel , P . M . 590 ... Dir . of Cers . De Le Gcyt , 877 ... ... Asst . D . of C . H . E . Tinckam ... ... Sword-bearer .

G . Walden , P . M . 1003 ... Pursuivant . R . Barrow , W . M . 491 ... ... Steward . G . J . Renouf , P . M . 590 ... „ Ph . Blampied , 245 ... ... „

J . R . Dawe , P . M . 245 ... ... , Bennett , S . W . 244 ... ... „ Gilley , S . D . 491 ... ... „ W . Toms ... ... ... Tyler . The question concerning the inanimate

existence of Somares Lodge ( 559 ) being placed on the agenda paper , was taken up by Bros . Schmitt , Benham , Du Jardin , and others , and an unanimous sentiment was elicited thereon , "That its warrant should be delivered to the M . W . G . M ., were it only for the sake of sparing the G . S . the trouble of transmitting it summons and other circulars which remain in and adorn the

anteroom of the Temple . Six members were elected by ballot to serve on the Committee of General Purposes , ancl the Prov . G . M . appointed Bro . C . Kingsworth its

president . The labours of the Prov . Grand Lodge were brought to a close in due form about 6 p m , and between fifty and sixty of the brethren adjourned from labour to a banquet .

The Prov . G . M . occupied the chair , and was supported on his right and left by his principal officers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given from the chair and heartily honoured , Bro . Benham , in a neat speech , dwelt upon

the services rendered to the province by the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Malet de Carteret , and concluded by proposing the R . W . Brother ' s health . ( The toast was received with a perfect explosion of applause , which was again and again renewed and continued for several minutes . )

The Prov . G . M . feelingly acknowledged the compliment so kindly and enthusiastically paid to him .

1 he health of Bro . Dr . John Le Cronier , Dep . Prov . G . M , was next proposed , and was received with hearty demonstrations of Masonic feeling . Other toasts followed , interspersed with some capital songs and recitations , and the brethren separated at an early hour , highly delighted with the proceedings of the day .

West Rent Masonic Charitable Association.

WEST RENT MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION .

A number of brethren 111 the Greenwich district have started an Association , under the above name , the object of which is to enable any mem-•ber of the Craft to gain a Life Governorship , or a Life Subscribership , in one of the Masonic

Charities . The Association has arisen in connection with the Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 75 ) , and on Wednesday evening last week , when the officers of the new society were appointed , nearly forty brethren were enrolled as members .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

LINLITHGOW . VISIT OF ST . MUNGO ' S LODGE ( GLASGOW ) . On Tuesday week a large deputation of No . 27 , St . Mungo ' s Lodge , Glasgow , visited Linlithgow , and , after inspecting the ruins of the old Palace , St . Michael's Church ( founded by the same " sair saunt for the Crown " as their own cathedral ) , the

spot where Regent Murray was assassinated , ancl other local historical places which make Linlithgow so interesting to strangers , adjourned to the Star and Garter Hotel , where a most excellent dinner was awaiting them . By previous invitation the R . W . Master , the Senior and Junior Wardens , and

other brethren of No . 17 , Ancient Brazen , were kindly invited to he present . After the cloth had been removed , sonic most excellent speeches were delivered , and about half-past 7 the deputation in a body visited the Ancient Brazen Lodge , in their lodge-room in the Town-hall , Thc lodge having

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been previously opened in the Apprentice degree , the deputation were tested by Bro . J . S . Saunders , and admitted with all the honours by the White and Blue Rods , to the tune of " The Merry Masons . " After thc deputation had been seated , Right Worshipful Master , D . B . Buglass , of No . 17 , delivered

the following address of welcome : —Right Worshipful Sir , in rising to welcome yourself and the other brethren of St . Mungo Lodge , who have honoured us with their presence this evening , I beg to express the great pleasure which the brethren ofthe Ancient Brazen feel in meeting you on this occasion . The

interchange of thought of kindred spirits seem to me to contribute not a little to the higher enjoyment of that higher phase of life which we are all , may I n 6 t humbly hope , striving to attain to . As a Brotherhood we profess to be actuated in our dealings with each other by motives in which bigotry

and sectarianism have no place ; and it says something for our Craft , I think , that it has for its foundation those broad principles of Christian charity which the good of all times have loved to cherish . True we must often be mortified 011 finding how miserably we fall short of living ; those principles

as it were , in our everyday intercourse with those around us ; still , the very consciousness of our shortcomings in this respect indicates a struggling activity within our souls towards the good , which , if encouraged and fostered , will eventually raise us above and beyond those little party jealousies which

so frequently lead us to deviate from reason and from truth . Towards attaining to such a standard as this , the mutual intercourse of the brethren is calculated , I think , to play no unimportant partindeed , it enables us to compare our own particular views of life and its relations with those of other

minds , and will it be doubted that from such a comparison our own must needs be enlarged and improved . For this , and other reasons which I might adduce , I assure you , that the brethren of our Ancient Lodge feel very great pleasure indeed in meeting you all this evening .

The R . W . M . of No . 17 next gave the toast of " Prosperity to the Lodge of St . Mungo , coupled with the name of the R . W . M , Bro . G . Sinclair , " who responded with great cordiality , expressing the pleasure it gave them in having visited the ancient and historical town of Linlithgow , and his

appreciation of the Brotherly and enthusiastic manner in which they had been received by this ancient lodge . He hoped that the new-made friendship which had to-day been formed would long be continued , and that , at no distant day , No . 27 would have the pleasure of receiving No . 17 in tlieir lodge in Glasgow .

Thc P . M . of St . Mungo " was next given bv the Junior Warden , Bro . W . Park ; "The S . W . ' and J . W . of St . Mungo , " by Senior Warden , Bro . Dr . Gilmour ; " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " by Bro . Andrew Little , coupled with the name of Bro . MTaggart , the P . G . Secretary , who , in

responding , spoke at some length on the subject of proxymasters , which is at present agitating the Grand Lodge of Scotland . He referred to the fact that , by appointing proxymasters from so many Edinburgh lodges , the brethren of Edinburgh had the whole power and say in the Grand Lodge , to

the serious detriment of outlaying provincial lodges ; and stated that in three lodges in Edinburgh , viz ., No . 8 , 3 , and the " Rifle , " there were no fewer than 300 votes , which were always used for Edinburgh purposes , and often to thc injury ofthe lodges which they were supposed to represent . He hoped

that the brethren ofthe Ancient Brazen Linlithgow would take up this matter , and lend such assistance to thc brethren ofthe west as will put all lodges on an equal footing . He also alluded to the fact that this same clique had repeatedly refused to allow the financial books to be put into the hands of a public

accountant , and that it was well known that the state of the finances was far from being in a satisfactory position . When he informed them that in the Glasgow district alone last year no fewer than 700 members were passed and raised , a large proportion of whose entry money found its way into

the Grand Lodge coffers , no one need wonder that the brethren of the west felt some reason for being dissatisfied . Ho thanked them for the honour done him in proposing his health . After some most excellent singing by the brethren

of St . Mungo , and one of the most enjoyable and happy meetings , the deputation took its departure by the 9 . 30 p . m . train for the west , mutually congratulating themselves on the pleasant day spent in old Linlithgow . The deputation numbered 25 members .

" MORE than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , was given up by my physician as 'past cure . ' I was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from thc time I began the use of it the child rapidly got better , and is now strong and healthy . — J WlNSTANLEY , 10 , Whittle-st ., L'pool , Jan , i 860 , —To P . D , & Son , "