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Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of Surrey.
PROVINCIAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SURREY .
The members of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Surrey assembled at thc Masonic Hall , Woking Station , on Monday last , the 26 th inst ., at four o'clock , svhen there svere present the Very Excellent Comp . General J . S . Brosvnrigg , C . B ., Grand Superintendent ; Rev . C . VV . Arnold , P . G ; H . ; Henry J . P . Dumas , P . G . J . ; Charles
Greensvood , Past G . Ssvd . Br . England , Prov . Grand Scribe E . ; Edsvin Frost , P . p . Reg . ; H . Leigh Bennett , P . G . N . ; J . R . Boor , P . P . G . R . ; VV . Askham , P . G . D . C ; Charles T ; Tyler , P . P . G . S . N . ; E . Barber , P . G . Ssvord Br . ; S . P . Catterson , 452 , P . Z . 79 , Z . 54 S { T . Casvley Eager , P . Z . 1395 ; Mark Tanner , M . D .. P . Z . Sn ; Charles Greensvood , jun ., J . 410 ; James H . Hasvkins , Z . elect 65 ; Major Godson Godson , S 149 ;
W . VV . Morgan , John Hooke , 463 ; G . D . Lister , / C 410 ; Frederick Flood , Z . 1149 ; Thomas VVood , H . 1149 ; Joseph State , 452 ; B . Hkklin , J . 1149 ; Arfrn : r H . Bosvles , J . 1395 ; Thomas Wakley , jun ., H . 1395 ; James E . Barton , Z . 1395 ; L . G . Dundas , H . 370 ; S . G . Kirchhoffcr , P . Z . 1395 ; A . F . Onslosv , P . S . 1395 ; C . Gibbes , 1395 ; G . Tickner , 1395 ; George Payne , H . 5 *> 4 > J- 'L Parker Wilson , J . II . S . Craigie , 1395 ; Hy .
Yv . Charrington , 1395 '; Stamper VV . Lambert , 1556 ; Byron H . Ridge , 463 ; H . J . Strong , M . D ., P . G . J . 452 ; S . Taylor , 21 ( Canada ); George Yaxley , H . 463 ; C . T . Speight , Prov . G . Janitor ; and others . Prior to the meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter , thc companions of the Weyside Chapter , No . 1395 , held a meeting ,
svhen a ballot svas taken Ior Bro . Charles M . Hogg , St . Margaret ' s Lodge , 1 S 72 , svho ss'as proposed by Comp . Gibbes , seconded by Comp . Tyler . The result svas in favour of the candidate , svho svill be exalted at a future meeting . The companions having completed their osvn business , nosv prepared to . receive the members of the
province . Provincial Grand Chapter svas formally opened by the Provincial Grand Superintendent , svhen thc-roll of chapters svas called , and it is gratifying to be able to state that all the-nine svhjch constitute the province svere represented . Thc niinutes of thc last meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter , held at . Kingston , on the 9 th June last year , sveic read and confirmed . The report of thc Finance
and Audit Committee shosved a balance due to thc Treasurer , but this'to a certain extent stems to have been anticipated . It svas therefore suggested that thc time had nosv arrived svhen it svould be desirable that a small charge should be made , and that each subscribing member to chapters in the province be called on to contribute . This suggestion seemed to be in accord svith the viesvs of all present ; thc only objection raised being that thc amount named svas
scarcely sullicient to meet the requirements of the case . General Brownrigg expressed himself much gratified at thc ready response , but explained that any arrangement that might be come to must' be brought forward at the next regular meeting of Grand Chapter . The result svas that notice was given in due form . Those present , hosvever , so fully entered into the general desire to tree themselves from ' liability that a clearance of the debt svas almost effected ere
the . companions separated . Comp . G . Price svas unanimously rc-clcctcd Treasurer , and his past services sverc gracefully commented on by the GKAND SUI'ERINTENUENT , svho then briefly addressed thc companions . After expressing himself intensely gratified with thc excellent attendance , he said hc nosv approached a duty that alsvays gave him some amount of concern . It svas svell known to those present that hc had only a fesv
collars practically at his disposal . When hc joined the province it could boast of but three chapters , nosv they had nine on the roll . Amongst so many deserving aspirants hc found it very difficult to make a selection . Hc thought he had exercised a very svise discretion , year b y year , in reappointing Comp . Arnold as Second Principal . Comp . Arnold . svas so earnest in all hc did , and svithal so assiduous , that tho reliance hc placed on his services freed him ( Gen .
Brosvnrigg ) from a vast amount of anxiety . . Comp . Arnold , hosvever , thought svith him , that honour should be conferred on another companion svho , hc might say , had been equally xealous . He referred to Comp . Greensvood . He had thereupon decided that he svould this year appoint him as Second Principal ; meansvhile he was assured he should still have the advantage of thc services of Comp . Arnold . . The officers sverc then appointed and invested as
follosvs : — Comp . 'Charles Grcertsvood , P . G . D . C . Prov . G . H . „ Dr . Brodie ... Prov . G . J . „ Charles Greensvood , jun . ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Edsvin Frost Prov . G . S . N . „ E . Baber Prov . G . Pr . Soj . „ G . D . Lister Prov . G . ist A . S . „ J . E . Barton , M . D Prov . G . 2 nd A . S .
„ Stamper W . Lambert Prov . G . Reg . „ Col . L . G . Dundas * ... ... Prov . G . Ssvd . Br-„ Frederick Flood Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . Filler Prov . G . D . C . „ George Payne Prov . G . A . D . C . „ ' J . II . Parker Wilson Prov . G . Org . ,, C . T . Speight . Prov . G . Janitor . Thc GRAND SUI-ERINTENDENT made allusion to the
death of the Duke of Albany . Her Most Gracious Majesty and the Duchess of Albany , although almost ovcrsvhelmcd svith grief at thc loss they had sustained , appreciated the sympathy displayed ^ by all classes throughout the nation . He did not think it , hosvever , necessary to keep open the sad remembrance by suggesting any special address of condolence from thc members of his province . . After alluding to one . or tsvo other matters , the Grand
Superintendent suggested that bye-lasvs for the government of the province should be prepared , and then expressed his regret that that being the day fixed for thc dinner of the officers of the regiment to svhich he belonged he must , of necessity , leave them at this early hour , and concluded by again thanking thc companions for' attending , in such good numbers . *
Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed . A capital cold collation svas served by the companions of the -Weyside Chapter , svho must be congratulated on the possession of most comfortable quarters svherein to hold their meetings . Comp , Arnold presided , and on the removal of the cloth the toasts customary to these occasions svere'done full justice to .
Consecration Of The Masefield Lodge, No. 2034, Moseley..
CONSECRATION OF THE MASEFIELD LODGE , No . 2034 , MOSELEY ..
Another lodge svas added to the roll of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Province of Worcestershire by thc consecration on the 6 th inst . of the Masefield Lodge , so named in compliment to , and as a mark of , the universal regard and esteem in svhich is held our venerable Bro .
William Masefield , Past G . Std . Br ., and . for some years Deputy Grand Master of the province . The ceremony took place at the Moseley and Balsall Heath Institute , in the presence of one of the largest and most brilliant assemblages of the Craft the Province of Worcestershire ever svitnessed , there being upsvards ' of 150 brethren hailing from the various lodges in the Province of Worcester and the
neighbouring Provinces of Warsvickshirc and Staffordshire . The ceremony svas most ably performed b y Bro . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., assisted by Bros . A . F . Godson , D . P . G . M . ; George Taylor , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . 'Sec . ; A . Brosvn , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Rev . C Black , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; and the other officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . In addition to the above sve
noticed Bros . J . R . 'Buck , Prov . G . S . W . ; R . Broomhall , Prov . G . J . W . ; R . Bournbrook , Past P . G . M . ; F . II . Longham , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . S . Blundell , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . H . Westwood , P . P . G . S . W . ; C F . G . Clark , P . P . G . S . D . ; Edsvin Turner , P . P . G . S . D . ; G . S . Wright , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . G . Ssvinden , P . P . G . S . ; Samuel Smith , P . P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Brettell , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . C . Chadsvick , P . P . /" - > e I " - * r * ii .. * . r > » 5 <™» - o t i-ii u o r ^ c r \ . iair i i 1 \
- _ KJ . J . U . ; VJ . . cn , r .. \ J . O . ; -naruuy-r ., j , o . u . j Wm . E . Walker , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; G . T . Westbury , Prov . G . S . D . ; Robt . VV . Walker , W . M . 252 ; Thos . F . Higgs , P . P . G . A . D . C ; George Bagott , P . M . 252 ; G . T ; Osven , S . W . 252 ; C . E . Bloomer , Prov . G . T . ; Isaiah Foley , P . P . G . S . B . j Thomas Tromans , B . Mus ., Prov . G . Org . ; Wm . Williamson , P . M . 772 ( Mayorof Worcester ); Wm . Waldron , P . M . * -7 . * t ; and others , besides a large number of
brethren from VVanvickshire and Staffordshire . The beautiful ceremony of consecration svas rendered svith great feeling and solemnity by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and the grand and eloquent oration by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , exhibiting as it did thc true end and aim of Freemasonry , svith all its attendant charitable benevolences , elicited thc svarmest thanks and admiration from
all present . After thc consecration service svas concluded the installation of the first W . M ., Bro . F . VV . Underbill , P . M . SS 7 , and thc investment of his officers , took place , the Installing Master being Bro . George Taylor , svhose svellknosvn proficiency in all thc Masonic ceremonies svas amply displayed svith much feeling and solemnity in the presence of a Board of no less that sixtv-onc Installed
Masters . Thc officers invested svere Bros . Chas . Williams , P . M . and W . M . of Lodge No . 1644 , and P . P . G . Purst ., S . W . ; Rev . H . F . Coachafer , P . M ., J . W . ; and Samuel Owen , Secretary . After this business svas concluded , thc brethren repaired to a sumptuous banquet , held in the hall of the institute , the chair bcing . occupied by the W . M ., thc vice-chair being filled by the S . W .
Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts sverc duly honoured , and thc R . W . PROV . GRAND MASTER in proposing "The Health of thc Patron of the Lodge , Bro . Wm . Masefield , PastG . Std . Br ., P . P . D . G . M ., " said that he had much difficulty in offering to thc brethren such suitable svords as could convey to them the extraordinary career of that "Grand Old Mason . " He could confidently say that thc
great progress in Freemasonry made in the Province of Worcestershire during the last 50 years had resulted from thc never flagging zeal and energy of that redoubtable Mason . Hc much regretted that the octogenarian years of their honoured brother prevented him from nosv attending their gatherings , but he knesv that his sage advice svas alsvays given . svith alacrity and brotherly love .
Hc svould simply read to thc brethren a list of the various exalted degrees in Freemasonry which had characterised thc lengthened career of Bro . Masefield , shewing that from 1842 to thc present time hc had entered into no less than 17 degrees , in all of svhich he became the eminent leader , ruler , and teacher . The other toasts follosved , after svhich the brethren departed in love and harmony , Upsvards of So distinguished brethren attended thc banquet , it being a rare occurrence to sec so much of the purple as had assembled on this
. During the evening a nesv song , composed by liro . Samuel Smith , P . P . G . S . W ., in honour of Bro . Masefield , svas played and sung svith much eclat by Bro . P . M . Tromans , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Organist .
Consecration Of The West Kent Volunteer Lodge, No. 2041, Wilmington.
CONSECRATION OF THE WEST KENT VOLUNTEER LODGE , No . 2041 , WILMINGTON .
The West Kent Volunteer Lodge , No . 2041 , svas consecrated on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at Wilmington , near Dartford , under most distinguished patronage . The Province of Kent is one of the largest in England , and under the genial rule of the Right Hon . Viscount Holmesdale , Prosi . Grand Master , the limit of its prosperity has evidently not yet been reached . Four nesv svarrants have
been granted since the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , so that there svill be no lack of svork for the provincial authorities under existing favourable conditions . The R . W . Bro . Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M ., presided as Consecrating Officer , being assisted by Bros . T . S . Warne , P . P . A . G . S ., as S . W . ; Wm . B . Bacon , P . P . G . J . VV ., as J . W . ; Kev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . P . G . C , as
Chap . ; Kev . H . Cummings , P . P . G . C . Cornsvall , Installing Master ; and Horatia Ward , P . P . G . W . Wilts , as D . C . There svere also present Bros . Capt . A . 1 . Blake , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . J . P . Britton , P . P . G . C . Essex ; F . Spurrell , P . P . G . W . ; Alfred Spencer , Prov . G . Sec . ; II . Penfold , Prov . CO . ; N . Martin , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . - Wills , Prov . G . S . of \ V .,- R . Edmonds , VV . M . 913 ; VV .
J . Light , P . M . 299 ; C . White , P . M . 299 ; and many other brethren belonging to Kent and other provinces . ¦ Thc Prov . G . M . having opened . the lodge in thc Three Degrees , proceeded to consecrate No . 2041 in due form , and the West Kent Volunteer Lodge having been thus duly constituted , his lordship vacated the chair for Bro . Rev . H . Cummings , svho then installed Bro . Wm . Bristosv , P . M . Grand Stesvards' Lodge , as the lirst W . M . according to ancient custom . The W . M . then invested Bros . F .
Consecration Of The West Kent Volunteer Lodge, No. 2041, Wilmington.
Spurrell , P . M . C 05 , 1973 , as I . P . M . ; Hugh M . Gordon , as S . VV . ; VVm . J . ' Graham , as J . VV . ; Chubb , as Sec . ; Capt . Williams , as S . D . ; and J . Oram ss'as chosen as Tyler . The other ollicers svere also appointed , but their names have not yet come to hand ; neither has a copy of thc oration by the Chaplain . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . the Rev . R . Jamblin , P . P . G . Chap . The lodge liaving been closed down- the brethren
adjourned to the banquet , and thus happily and pleasantly concluded the first of many meetings sve trust of the West Kent Volunteer Lodge , svhich , though just nosv the junior of those constituted in Kent svill soon be othersvisc , as there are still tsvo of later issue svaiting consecration , one being the Robinson Lodge , No . 2046 , Maidstone , called after thc este ' emed Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain , svho has done so much to assist in thc prosperity of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent .
Consecration Of The Royal Hanover Chapter, No. 1777.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL HANOVER CHAPTER , NO . 1777 .
The M . E . Comp . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., G . Supt . Middx ., assisted by M . E . Comps . Raymond 11 . Thrupp , Prov . G . H . ; VV . Taylor , Prov . G . J . ; II . C Levander , Prov . G . S . E . ; and other Prov . Grand Officers , consecrated this chapter according to ancient custom on the 16 th inst ., at
the Albany Hotel , Tsvickenham , svith all the rites and observances of this magnificent ceremony . Ex . Comp . Edgar Bosvyer was the acting Scribe N . ; Ex . Comp . J . Mather , D . C . '; and Ex . Comp . John Read , as Org . ; svith Comp . Saml . Smith as Janitor , under the direction of Ex . Comp . H . Sadler , G . Janitor . Thc founders of the chapter ' are Comps . Horace B . Marshall , James H . Hasvkins , Geo .
Clarke , jun ., Henry Baldsvin , Charles G . L . Kipling , G . J . Dunkley , Charles j . Axford , J . Sadler VVood , Henry A . Dubois , Thomas Poore , and * Donald M . Desvar ( deceased since petitioning ) . The ceremony of installation of the Three Principals svas very ably performed by the M . E . Comp . Thrupp , assisted by a goodly number of P . Zs . Ex . Comp . Horace Brooks
Marshall , C . C , Grand Treasurer , svas duly installed '/ .., Comp . James IL Hasvkins H ., and Comp . G . dark , jun ., J . Thc election of Scribes and Janitor then took place syhen Comp . Henry Baldsvin , Sec . 1777 , svas unanimously elected S . E ., and Comp . Charles G . L . Kipling S . N ., Comp . John Daly , being selected for Janitor . Thc . other offices ofthe chapter the M . E . Z . intimated svould be
filled on a subsequent occasion . Thc follosving companions sverc unanimously elected as honorary members : ' M . E . Comps . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., 1 hrupp , Taylor , Levander , Bosvyer , Mather , and Faulkner , Ior svhich thc Grand Superintendent graciously returned thanks . After a number of propositions for joining and exaltation the chapter svas closed , the companions aftersvards partaking- ofa very excellent banquet .
'The svhole of the musical arrangements svere carried out under the direction of Ex . Comp . John Read , P . Z . . The visitors present svere hx . Comps . Samuel Prince Catterson , Z . 548 ; Charles Daniel , Z . 65 ; 1 . Faulkner , Z . 1423 ; and Comps . John B . Clark and Ed . Clarke . 704 . Thc M . E . Z ., Comp . Marshall , has already set this nesv chapter a very pood example in forsvarding a handsome contribution on its behalf to thc Treasurer of the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
Consecration Of The York Mark Lodge, No. 334, At Cambridge.
CONSECRATION OF THE YORK MARK LODGE , No . 334 , AT CAMBRIDGE .
On Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., thc Province of East Anglia , svhich is honoured by having at it head thc Right Hon . Lord Henniker , M . W . G . M . M . M ., and svhich is one of the most recently constituted provinces , had another . lodge added to . its roll by the consecration of the York .
Lodge , No . 334 , so named after its first W . M ., Bro . lamea Ncal York , of Newmarket , thc Craft Dep . Prov . Grand Master , a brother cstcemud . for his ardent services in connection svith Freemasonry in mqst of its degrees . The ceremony took place at the Lion Hotel , thc future home of the lodge , svhere there svas a fair attendance of members of . the Mark Degree , including Lord Henniker , Bros , thc Rev .
C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M . ; A . Williams . P . M . 104 , P . G . S . D . ; J . N . York , W . M . designate ; J . P . Lewin , W . M . 145 , P . G . S . D . ; N . Tracy , P . M . 70 , Prov . G . Sec . -, C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; Chennell , S . VV . designate ; W . Mays , 105 ; R . T . Caldsvell , P . M . 112 ; C Golhard , VV . M . 112 ; G . Abbott , 70 , P . G . A . D . C ; H . T . Trevor Jones , S . VV . 112 ; J . VV . Shepherd , J . O . 105 ; T . R . Elkington , LO . 70 ; lohn
Bonnctt , 142 ; E . Armitagc , J . O . 112 ; J . Dunsford , M . O . 92 ; A . A . Weldon , S . D . 112 ; Oscar Brosvning , J . VV . 112 ; C . A . C Jones , S . D . 112 ; T . F . Lucia , 105 ; and B . Anningson , M . O . ti 2 . The lodge room h £ . d been vcry tastefully laid out , under the directions of Bro . O . Papworth , thc Secretary , svho had been indefatigable in making all arrangements lor thc
consecration . Thc brethren , svho svere all in mourning , asscmbled shortly after two o ' clock , under the presidency of Bro . N . Tracy as VV . M ., svhen thc follosving sverc advanced to thc M . M . M . Degree : Bros . A . H . Moyes , P . M . SS ; Edsvard ' Hills , P . M . SS ; E . H . Jennings , W . M . 441 I A . Thompson , W . AL SS ; G . McCallum , S . W . SS ; C . A . Vi ' ntcr , J . W . 441 ; W . I . Pashlcr , J . VV . SS ; Oliver Papworth , S . D . SS ; VV . Purchas , J . VV . SS ; B . W . Beales , SS ; J .
Ii . L . Whitehead , 441 ; and R . Hills , SS . The petition and svarrant having been read , The GRAND MARK MASTKK , in his charge to the lounders of the lodge , said that he supposed that the York svould be the last lodge he should consecrate as G . M . M . M ., as his term of office svas-drasving to a close ; but he svas glad it had fallen to his lot to consecrate that , as
it svas also in the Province of East Anglia and in the University tosvn of Cambridge , in svhich he svas educated and svhich had such pleasant recollections for him . Bro . the Rev . C . J . MARTYN congratulated the province on that auspicuous occasion . Hc hailed the establishment of the nesv lodge as a sign that Mark Masonry . svas making its influence felt .
The lodge having been consecrated , thc installation of the VV . M . svas carried out b y the Grand Master , after svhich Bro . York appointed and invested his officers as follosvs : Bros . Chennell , S . VV . ; A . II . Moyes , J . W . ; E . Hills , M . O . ; E . H . Jennings , S . O . ; A . Thompson , 1 . 0 . ; G . McCallum , Reg . ; C A . Vinter , S . D . ; VV . 1 . Pashler , J . D . ; O . Papworth , Sec . ; W . Purchas , Org " . ; B . VV . Beales , D . of C . ; J . E . L . Whitehead , LG . and . T . Wood , and J Univin , Tylers .
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Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of Surrey.
PROVINCIAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SURREY .
The members of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Surrey assembled at thc Masonic Hall , Woking Station , on Monday last , the 26 th inst ., at four o'clock , svhen there svere present the Very Excellent Comp . General J . S . Brosvnrigg , C . B ., Grand Superintendent ; Rev . C . VV . Arnold , P . G ; H . ; Henry J . P . Dumas , P . G . J . ; Charles
Greensvood , Past G . Ssvd . Br . England , Prov . Grand Scribe E . ; Edsvin Frost , P . p . Reg . ; H . Leigh Bennett , P . G . N . ; J . R . Boor , P . P . G . R . ; VV . Askham , P . G . D . C ; Charles T ; Tyler , P . P . G . S . N . ; E . Barber , P . G . Ssvord Br . ; S . P . Catterson , 452 , P . Z . 79 , Z . 54 S { T . Casvley Eager , P . Z . 1395 ; Mark Tanner , M . D .. P . Z . Sn ; Charles Greensvood , jun ., J . 410 ; James H . Hasvkins , Z . elect 65 ; Major Godson Godson , S 149 ;
W . VV . Morgan , John Hooke , 463 ; G . D . Lister , / C 410 ; Frederick Flood , Z . 1149 ; Thomas VVood , H . 1149 ; Joseph State , 452 ; B . Hkklin , J . 1149 ; Arfrn : r H . Bosvles , J . 1395 ; Thomas Wakley , jun ., H . 1395 ; James E . Barton , Z . 1395 ; L . G . Dundas , H . 370 ; S . G . Kirchhoffcr , P . Z . 1395 ; A . F . Onslosv , P . S . 1395 ; C . Gibbes , 1395 ; G . Tickner , 1395 ; George Payne , H . 5 *> 4 > J- 'L Parker Wilson , J . II . S . Craigie , 1395 ; Hy .
Yv . Charrington , 1395 '; Stamper VV . Lambert , 1556 ; Byron H . Ridge , 463 ; H . J . Strong , M . D ., P . G . J . 452 ; S . Taylor , 21 ( Canada ); George Yaxley , H . 463 ; C . T . Speight , Prov . G . Janitor ; and others . Prior to the meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter , thc companions of the Weyside Chapter , No . 1395 , held a meeting ,
svhen a ballot svas taken Ior Bro . Charles M . Hogg , St . Margaret ' s Lodge , 1 S 72 , svho ss'as proposed by Comp . Gibbes , seconded by Comp . Tyler . The result svas in favour of the candidate , svho svill be exalted at a future meeting . The companions having completed their osvn business , nosv prepared to . receive the members of the
province . Provincial Grand Chapter svas formally opened by the Provincial Grand Superintendent , svhen thc-roll of chapters svas called , and it is gratifying to be able to state that all the-nine svhjch constitute the province svere represented . Thc niinutes of thc last meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter , held at . Kingston , on the 9 th June last year , sveic read and confirmed . The report of thc Finance
and Audit Committee shosved a balance due to thc Treasurer , but this'to a certain extent stems to have been anticipated . It svas therefore suggested that thc time had nosv arrived svhen it svould be desirable that a small charge should be made , and that each subscribing member to chapters in the province be called on to contribute . This suggestion seemed to be in accord svith the viesvs of all present ; thc only objection raised being that thc amount named svas
scarcely sullicient to meet the requirements of the case . General Brownrigg expressed himself much gratified at thc ready response , but explained that any arrangement that might be come to must' be brought forward at the next regular meeting of Grand Chapter . The result svas that notice was given in due form . Those present , hosvever , so fully entered into the general desire to tree themselves from ' liability that a clearance of the debt svas almost effected ere
the . companions separated . Comp . G . Price svas unanimously rc-clcctcd Treasurer , and his past services sverc gracefully commented on by the GKAND SUI'ERINTENUENT , svho then briefly addressed thc companions . After expressing himself intensely gratified with thc excellent attendance , he said hc nosv approached a duty that alsvays gave him some amount of concern . It svas svell known to those present that hc had only a fesv
collars practically at his disposal . When hc joined the province it could boast of but three chapters , nosv they had nine on the roll . Amongst so many deserving aspirants hc found it very difficult to make a selection . Hc thought he had exercised a very svise discretion , year b y year , in reappointing Comp . Arnold as Second Principal . Comp . Arnold . svas so earnest in all hc did , and svithal so assiduous , that tho reliance hc placed on his services freed him ( Gen .
Brosvnrigg ) from a vast amount of anxiety . . Comp . Arnold , hosvever , thought svith him , that honour should be conferred on another companion svho , hc might say , had been equally xealous . He referred to Comp . Greensvood . He had thereupon decided that he svould this year appoint him as Second Principal ; meansvhile he was assured he should still have the advantage of thc services of Comp . Arnold . . The officers sverc then appointed and invested as
follosvs : — Comp . 'Charles Grcertsvood , P . G . D . C . Prov . G . H . „ Dr . Brodie ... Prov . G . J . „ Charles Greensvood , jun . ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Edsvin Frost Prov . G . S . N . „ E . Baber Prov . G . Pr . Soj . „ G . D . Lister Prov . G . ist A . S . „ J . E . Barton , M . D Prov . G . 2 nd A . S .
„ Stamper W . Lambert Prov . G . Reg . „ Col . L . G . Dundas * ... ... Prov . G . Ssvd . Br-„ Frederick Flood Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . Filler Prov . G . D . C . „ George Payne Prov . G . A . D . C . „ ' J . II . Parker Wilson Prov . G . Org . ,, C . T . Speight . Prov . G . Janitor . Thc GRAND SUI-ERINTENDENT made allusion to the
death of the Duke of Albany . Her Most Gracious Majesty and the Duchess of Albany , although almost ovcrsvhelmcd svith grief at thc loss they had sustained , appreciated the sympathy displayed ^ by all classes throughout the nation . He did not think it , hosvever , necessary to keep open the sad remembrance by suggesting any special address of condolence from thc members of his province . . After alluding to one . or tsvo other matters , the Grand
Superintendent suggested that bye-lasvs for the government of the province should be prepared , and then expressed his regret that that being the day fixed for thc dinner of the officers of the regiment to svhich he belonged he must , of necessity , leave them at this early hour , and concluded by again thanking thc companions for' attending , in such good numbers . *
Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed . A capital cold collation svas served by the companions of the -Weyside Chapter , svho must be congratulated on the possession of most comfortable quarters svherein to hold their meetings . Comp , Arnold presided , and on the removal of the cloth the toasts customary to these occasions svere'done full justice to .
Consecration Of The Masefield Lodge, No. 2034, Moseley..
CONSECRATION OF THE MASEFIELD LODGE , No . 2034 , MOSELEY ..
Another lodge svas added to the roll of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Province of Worcestershire by thc consecration on the 6 th inst . of the Masefield Lodge , so named in compliment to , and as a mark of , the universal regard and esteem in svhich is held our venerable Bro .
William Masefield , Past G . Std . Br ., and . for some years Deputy Grand Master of the province . The ceremony took place at the Moseley and Balsall Heath Institute , in the presence of one of the largest and most brilliant assemblages of the Craft the Province of Worcestershire ever svitnessed , there being upsvards ' of 150 brethren hailing from the various lodges in the Province of Worcester and the
neighbouring Provinces of Warsvickshirc and Staffordshire . The ceremony svas most ably performed b y Bro . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., assisted by Bros . A . F . Godson , D . P . G . M . ; George Taylor , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . 'Sec . ; A . Brosvn , P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Rev . C Black , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; and the other officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . In addition to the above sve
noticed Bros . J . R . 'Buck , Prov . G . S . W . ; R . Broomhall , Prov . G . J . W . ; R . Bournbrook , Past P . G . M . ; F . II . Longham , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . S . Blundell , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . H . Westwood , P . P . G . S . W . ; C F . G . Clark , P . P . G . S . D . ; Edsvin Turner , P . P . G . S . D . ; G . S . Wright , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . G . Ssvinden , P . P . G . S . ; Samuel Smith , P . P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Brettell , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . C . Chadsvick , P . P . /" - > e I " - * r * ii .. * . r > » 5 <™» - o t i-ii u o r ^ c r \ . iair i i 1 \
- _ KJ . J . U . ; VJ . . cn , r .. \ J . O . ; -naruuy-r ., j , o . u . j Wm . E . Walker , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; G . T . Westbury , Prov . G . S . D . ; Robt . VV . Walker , W . M . 252 ; Thos . F . Higgs , P . P . G . A . D . C ; George Bagott , P . M . 252 ; G . T ; Osven , S . W . 252 ; C . E . Bloomer , Prov . G . T . ; Isaiah Foley , P . P . G . S . B . j Thomas Tromans , B . Mus ., Prov . G . Org . ; Wm . Williamson , P . M . 772 ( Mayorof Worcester ); Wm . Waldron , P . M . * -7 . * t ; and others , besides a large number of
brethren from VVanvickshire and Staffordshire . The beautiful ceremony of consecration svas rendered svith great feeling and solemnity by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and the grand and eloquent oration by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , exhibiting as it did thc true end and aim of Freemasonry , svith all its attendant charitable benevolences , elicited thc svarmest thanks and admiration from
all present . After thc consecration service svas concluded the installation of the first W . M ., Bro . F . VV . Underbill , P . M . SS 7 , and thc investment of his officers , took place , the Installing Master being Bro . George Taylor , svhose svellknosvn proficiency in all thc Masonic ceremonies svas amply displayed svith much feeling and solemnity in the presence of a Board of no less that sixtv-onc Installed
Masters . Thc officers invested svere Bros . Chas . Williams , P . M . and W . M . of Lodge No . 1644 , and P . P . G . Purst ., S . W . ; Rev . H . F . Coachafer , P . M ., J . W . ; and Samuel Owen , Secretary . After this business svas concluded , thc brethren repaired to a sumptuous banquet , held in the hall of the institute , the chair bcing . occupied by the W . M ., thc vice-chair being filled by the S . W .
Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts sverc duly honoured , and thc R . W . PROV . GRAND MASTER in proposing "The Health of thc Patron of the Lodge , Bro . Wm . Masefield , PastG . Std . Br ., P . P . D . G . M ., " said that he had much difficulty in offering to thc brethren such suitable svords as could convey to them the extraordinary career of that "Grand Old Mason . " He could confidently say that thc
great progress in Freemasonry made in the Province of Worcestershire during the last 50 years had resulted from thc never flagging zeal and energy of that redoubtable Mason . Hc much regretted that the octogenarian years of their honoured brother prevented him from nosv attending their gatherings , but he knesv that his sage advice svas alsvays given . svith alacrity and brotherly love .
Hc svould simply read to thc brethren a list of the various exalted degrees in Freemasonry which had characterised thc lengthened career of Bro . Masefield , shewing that from 1842 to thc present time hc had entered into no less than 17 degrees , in all of svhich he became the eminent leader , ruler , and teacher . The other toasts follosved , after svhich the brethren departed in love and harmony , Upsvards of So distinguished brethren attended thc banquet , it being a rare occurrence to sec so much of the purple as had assembled on this
. During the evening a nesv song , composed by liro . Samuel Smith , P . P . G . S . W ., in honour of Bro . Masefield , svas played and sung svith much eclat by Bro . P . M . Tromans , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Organist .
Consecration Of The West Kent Volunteer Lodge, No. 2041, Wilmington.
CONSECRATION OF THE WEST KENT VOLUNTEER LODGE , No . 2041 , WILMINGTON .
The West Kent Volunteer Lodge , No . 2041 , svas consecrated on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at Wilmington , near Dartford , under most distinguished patronage . The Province of Kent is one of the largest in England , and under the genial rule of the Right Hon . Viscount Holmesdale , Prosi . Grand Master , the limit of its prosperity has evidently not yet been reached . Four nesv svarrants have
been granted since the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , so that there svill be no lack of svork for the provincial authorities under existing favourable conditions . The R . W . Bro . Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M ., presided as Consecrating Officer , being assisted by Bros . T . S . Warne , P . P . A . G . S ., as S . W . ; Wm . B . Bacon , P . P . G . J . VV ., as J . W . ; Kev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . P . G . C , as
Chap . ; Kev . H . Cummings , P . P . G . C . Cornsvall , Installing Master ; and Horatia Ward , P . P . G . W . Wilts , as D . C . There svere also present Bros . Capt . A . 1 . Blake , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . J . P . Britton , P . P . G . C . Essex ; F . Spurrell , P . P . G . W . ; Alfred Spencer , Prov . G . Sec . ; II . Penfold , Prov . CO . ; N . Martin , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . - Wills , Prov . G . S . of \ V .,- R . Edmonds , VV . M . 913 ; VV .
J . Light , P . M . 299 ; C . White , P . M . 299 ; and many other brethren belonging to Kent and other provinces . ¦ Thc Prov . G . M . having opened . the lodge in thc Three Degrees , proceeded to consecrate No . 2041 in due form , and the West Kent Volunteer Lodge having been thus duly constituted , his lordship vacated the chair for Bro . Rev . H . Cummings , svho then installed Bro . Wm . Bristosv , P . M . Grand Stesvards' Lodge , as the lirst W . M . according to ancient custom . The W . M . then invested Bros . F .
Consecration Of The West Kent Volunteer Lodge, No. 2041, Wilmington.
Spurrell , P . M . C 05 , 1973 , as I . P . M . ; Hugh M . Gordon , as S . VV . ; VVm . J . ' Graham , as J . VV . ; Chubb , as Sec . ; Capt . Williams , as S . D . ; and J . Oram ss'as chosen as Tyler . The other ollicers svere also appointed , but their names have not yet come to hand ; neither has a copy of thc oration by the Chaplain . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . the Rev . R . Jamblin , P . P . G . Chap . The lodge liaving been closed down- the brethren
adjourned to the banquet , and thus happily and pleasantly concluded the first of many meetings sve trust of the West Kent Volunteer Lodge , svhich , though just nosv the junior of those constituted in Kent svill soon be othersvisc , as there are still tsvo of later issue svaiting consecration , one being the Robinson Lodge , No . 2046 , Maidstone , called after thc este ' emed Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain , svho has done so much to assist in thc prosperity of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent .
Consecration Of The Royal Hanover Chapter, No. 1777.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL HANOVER CHAPTER , NO . 1777 .
The M . E . Comp . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., G . Supt . Middx ., assisted by M . E . Comps . Raymond 11 . Thrupp , Prov . G . H . ; VV . Taylor , Prov . G . J . ; II . C Levander , Prov . G . S . E . ; and other Prov . Grand Officers , consecrated this chapter according to ancient custom on the 16 th inst ., at
the Albany Hotel , Tsvickenham , svith all the rites and observances of this magnificent ceremony . Ex . Comp . Edgar Bosvyer was the acting Scribe N . ; Ex . Comp . J . Mather , D . C . '; and Ex . Comp . John Read , as Org . ; svith Comp . Saml . Smith as Janitor , under the direction of Ex . Comp . H . Sadler , G . Janitor . Thc founders of the chapter ' are Comps . Horace B . Marshall , James H . Hasvkins , Geo .
Clarke , jun ., Henry Baldsvin , Charles G . L . Kipling , G . J . Dunkley , Charles j . Axford , J . Sadler VVood , Henry A . Dubois , Thomas Poore , and * Donald M . Desvar ( deceased since petitioning ) . The ceremony of installation of the Three Principals svas very ably performed by the M . E . Comp . Thrupp , assisted by a goodly number of P . Zs . Ex . Comp . Horace Brooks
Marshall , C . C , Grand Treasurer , svas duly installed '/ .., Comp . James IL Hasvkins H ., and Comp . G . dark , jun ., J . Thc election of Scribes and Janitor then took place syhen Comp . Henry Baldsvin , Sec . 1777 , svas unanimously elected S . E ., and Comp . Charles G . L . Kipling S . N ., Comp . John Daly , being selected for Janitor . Thc . other offices ofthe chapter the M . E . Z . intimated svould be
filled on a subsequent occasion . Thc follosving companions sverc unanimously elected as honorary members : ' M . E . Comps . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., 1 hrupp , Taylor , Levander , Bosvyer , Mather , and Faulkner , Ior svhich thc Grand Superintendent graciously returned thanks . After a number of propositions for joining and exaltation the chapter svas closed , the companions aftersvards partaking- ofa very excellent banquet .
'The svhole of the musical arrangements svere carried out under the direction of Ex . Comp . John Read , P . Z . . The visitors present svere hx . Comps . Samuel Prince Catterson , Z . 548 ; Charles Daniel , Z . 65 ; 1 . Faulkner , Z . 1423 ; and Comps . John B . Clark and Ed . Clarke . 704 . Thc M . E . Z ., Comp . Marshall , has already set this nesv chapter a very pood example in forsvarding a handsome contribution on its behalf to thc Treasurer of the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
Consecration Of The York Mark Lodge, No. 334, At Cambridge.
CONSECRATION OF THE YORK MARK LODGE , No . 334 , AT CAMBRIDGE .
On Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., thc Province of East Anglia , svhich is honoured by having at it head thc Right Hon . Lord Henniker , M . W . G . M . M . M ., and svhich is one of the most recently constituted provinces , had another . lodge added to . its roll by the consecration of the York .
Lodge , No . 334 , so named after its first W . M ., Bro . lamea Ncal York , of Newmarket , thc Craft Dep . Prov . Grand Master , a brother cstcemud . for his ardent services in connection svith Freemasonry in mqst of its degrees . The ceremony took place at the Lion Hotel , thc future home of the lodge , svhere there svas a fair attendance of members of . the Mark Degree , including Lord Henniker , Bros , thc Rev .
C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M . ; A . Williams . P . M . 104 , P . G . S . D . ; J . N . York , W . M . designate ; J . P . Lewin , W . M . 145 , P . G . S . D . ; N . Tracy , P . M . 70 , Prov . G . Sec . -, C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; Chennell , S . VV . designate ; W . Mays , 105 ; R . T . Caldsvell , P . M . 112 ; C Golhard , VV . M . 112 ; G . Abbott , 70 , P . G . A . D . C ; H . T . Trevor Jones , S . VV . 112 ; J . VV . Shepherd , J . O . 105 ; T . R . Elkington , LO . 70 ; lohn
Bonnctt , 142 ; E . Armitagc , J . O . 112 ; J . Dunsford , M . O . 92 ; A . A . Weldon , S . D . 112 ; Oscar Brosvning , J . VV . 112 ; C . A . C Jones , S . D . 112 ; T . F . Lucia , 105 ; and B . Anningson , M . O . ti 2 . The lodge room h £ . d been vcry tastefully laid out , under the directions of Bro . O . Papworth , thc Secretary , svho had been indefatigable in making all arrangements lor thc
consecration . Thc brethren , svho svere all in mourning , asscmbled shortly after two o ' clock , under the presidency of Bro . N . Tracy as VV . M ., svhen thc follosving sverc advanced to thc M . M . M . Degree : Bros . A . H . Moyes , P . M . SS ; Edsvard ' Hills , P . M . SS ; E . H . Jennings , W . M . 441 I A . Thompson , W . AL SS ; G . McCallum , S . W . SS ; C . A . Vi ' ntcr , J . W . 441 ; W . I . Pashlcr , J . VV . SS ; Oliver Papworth , S . D . SS ; VV . Purchas , J . VV . SS ; B . W . Beales , SS ; J .
Ii . L . Whitehead , 441 ; and R . Hills , SS . The petition and svarrant having been read , The GRAND MARK MASTKK , in his charge to the lounders of the lodge , said that he supposed that the York svould be the last lodge he should consecrate as G . M . M . M ., as his term of office svas-drasving to a close ; but he svas glad it had fallen to his lot to consecrate that , as
it svas also in the Province of East Anglia and in the University tosvn of Cambridge , in svhich he svas educated and svhich had such pleasant recollections for him . Bro . the Rev . C . J . MARTYN congratulated the province on that auspicuous occasion . Hc hailed the establishment of the nesv lodge as a sign that Mark Masonry . svas making its influence felt .
The lodge having been consecrated , thc installation of the VV . M . svas carried out b y the Grand Master , after svhich Bro . York appointed and invested his officers as follosvs : Bros . Chennell , S . VV . ; A . II . Moyes , J . W . ; E . Hills , M . O . ; E . H . Jennings , S . O . ; A . Thompson , 1 . 0 . ; G . McCallum , Reg . ; C A . Vinter , S . D . ; VV . 1 . Pashler , J . D . ; O . Papworth , Sec . ; W . Purchas , Org " . ; B . VV . Beales , D . of C . ; J . E . L . Whitehead , LG . and . T . Wood , and J Univin , Tylers .