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There were also present : Bros . Harry Rix , 145 2 ; Horace G . Bunn , 313 ; F . W . Spalding , 213 ; Arthur J . Newby . 100 ; J . J . Marshall and E . L . Semmence , 1193 ; H . Chamberlin , W . M ., C . E . Bond , and R . G . M . Bracey , 313 ; C . L . Page , 93 ; J . H . Rose , 102 ; W . E . Cobbald , 943 ; A . H . Bateman and F . G . Ashley , 100 ; C . Edgar Todd and H . Austin , 807 , H . E . Mackley and H . Warnc , 1500 ; A . N . Tyrrell , 100 ; H . W . Churchyard and E . T . Jarvois , 2602 ; A . Youngman , 313 ; G . Bedford Cross ,

943 ; A . Bobby , A . Cooper , and R . Staff , 1741 ; F . G . Wyatt , 52 ; G . Maynard , Ily 3 ; C W . Smith and C . Peak , 107 ; A . W . Castle , 100 ; J . Lovelace , 2602 ; H . J . Burnaby , 996 ; R . Edge , 2237 ; H . Bambridge , 100 ; A . Shepherd and T . Huxley , 2602 ; F . Vincent , 99 6 ; F . J . Burrage , 1741 ; J . Francis , 1808 ; W . Smith , 102 ; A . G . Smith , 99 6 ; W . Day , 1193 ; T . W . Warren , 100 ; F . W . Garwood , 213 ; A . H . King , 100 ; E . Reeve , 52 ; F . W . Lewis , 100 ; H . Hare ,

466 ; E . Smith , 111 4 ; A . H . Sandle , 1962 ; S . W . Ellis , 100 ; R . Harrison and E . Waterson , 1114 ; H . O . Jlaynard , 2337 ; C . Hall , 100 ; R . H . Teasdel , 313 ; A . G . Russell , 107 ; B . B . Morgan , 313 ; W . Welsford , F . W . Markham , and E . Turner , 1500 ; W . T . Dawson , 93 ; R . W . Bryant , 107 ; W . II . Jones , 1808 ; W . Buckenham , 213 ; F . W . Jennings , 1741 ; G . Harper , S 5 ; W . M . Kemp , 943 ; G . H . Lovewell Blake , 313 ; and A . Eaton , 100 .

On the roll of the lodges being called , each lodge proved to be represented , and the minutes of the previous meeting were then duly confirmed . The PROV . GRAND R EGISTRAR read his return of the lodges for the past year , from which it appeared that there had been 55 initiations in the province during the year , and that the subscribing members now reach the total of Soi .

The PROV . GRAND TREASURER presented the balance-sheet , which was adopted , and the various recommendations of the Board of General Purposes were agreed to . The Charities Committee presented a report , which enumerated the local cases dealt with , and further referred to the large sums that had been

subscribed to the three great Masonic Institutions , viz ., ^ iS . ig ; 19 s . 3 d . for Aged Masons , £ 16 . 026 6 s . 6 d . for the Girls' School , and £ 15 031 6 s . 6 d . for the Boys' School . With regret it was announced that after many years ' valuable work as Prov . G . Sec . Bro . H . G . Barwell felt compelled to resign his position . The kind oiler of Bro . Captain Mills to fill the vacancy was hailed with great satisfaction . The D . P . G . M ., on behalf of Lord Suflield , then invested the following as the officers for the ensuing year :

Bro . E . Reeve , P . M . 52 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ G . H . L . Blake , P . M . 313 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . L . G . Pollard Chap . 313 | Prov . G . Chaps . „ Rev . A . J . Groom , Chap . 107 ... ... j r „ B . B . Morgan , P . M . 213 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . .. C . B . Cross . " P . M . 043 ... •¦¦ . Prov . G . Reg .

„ G . W . G . Barnard , P . M . 943 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . Francis , P . M . 1808 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ C . L . Page , P . M . 93 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ C . Hall , P . M . 100 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ G . C Maynard , P . M . 1193 ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . Welsford , P . M . 1500 ' ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ E . Smith , P . M . 1114 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ K . Austin , P . M . S 07 } Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ F . Vincent , P . M . 91 ) 6 ... ... ... ) „ A . A . Bobby , P . M . 1741 ... ... Prov . G . Org . .. W . Oliver , 0 . 13 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec .

„ T . Peake , P . M . 107 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ A . 11 . Beesley , P . M . 2237 ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ C . J . Muriel , 52 ... ••¦ ... J „ W . T . Dawson , 93 ... ... ... I " wTy ^^ Q S-Prov . G . Stwds . „ W . H . Jones , 1808 ... ... ... 1 „ W . H . Simms Reeve , 2237 ... ... I ,, E . F . Jarvis , 2602 ... ... ... J ,, Ephraim Hollidge ... ... ... Prov . G . T > ler . Bro . B . B . Morgan , who was the only brother nominated , was elected Prov

G . Treasurer . The following were appointed to serve on the Board of General Purposes : From the Norwich Lodge , Bros . Sir Charles Rackham Gilman , P . M . 52 P . P . G . W ., J . hn Bro . iks Bridgman , P . M . 93 , 943 , P . P . G . W ., and Thomas John Mackley , P . M . 1500 . P . P . A . G . D . of C ; from other lodges in the province ; Bros . Richard Martins . P . M . mo , 313 , P . P . G , Registrar , George Smith Woodwark , P . M . 107 , P . P . G . W ., Harry James Sparks . P . M . ^ 6 , P . P . G . W .. P . D . D . G . M . Bengal , and A . N . Mann and G . Fuller were re-appointed Auditors .

Each of the lodges meeting eUewhere than at Norwich was presented with a framed photograph of the bust of Lord Suflield which was unveiled by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales in October last . Before asking the W . Ms , of the 12 country lodges to accept these gifts , which had been subscribed for by the members of the city lodges , Bro . HAMON LK STRANGE explained the circumstances which brought about this graceful act .

After the transaction of some genera ! business , the Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form . At the commencement of the proceedings , a vote of condolence was passed to Lord Suffitld on the bereavement which caused his involuntary absence .

At 4 . 30 members assembled at the Priory Hall , where they formed in procession and went from thence to the parish church , where Divine service was held . The special Psalms used were 122 and 133 , and the lesson was read by Bro . the Rev . L . G . POLLARD , Prov . G . Chap . The choir sang Garrett ' s grand and most appropriate anthem— " The Lord is loving unto every man , " and the hymns used were— " Fight the good fight , " and "Through the night of doubt and sorrow , " the latter being sung during the offertory . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . CHARLES J MARTYN , M . A ., Past G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk .

The Rev . brother took for his text Proverbs xi ., 24— "There is that scattereth and yet increaseth . " A collection was made at the close on behalf of the Organ Fund of St . Nicholas Church . In the evening a banquet , served in Bro . J . W . Nightingale ' s best style , was held in the Minor Hall of the Royal Aquarium . Bro . Hamon Le Strange presided , and was supported by most of the brethren who had attended the earlier functions of the day .

Bro . J . M . MCLEOD , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., wa ; prestn r , and m ide a strong appeal on behalf of the Institution he represen ' s . The School will r-e / ebra ( e ' centenary next year , and a great Festival , over which the M . W . GiM ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , has signified his intention to

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preside , is to be held . It is hoped by this means , and by increased subscriptions from the provinces , to largely extend the splendid work carried on by the Institution . Before the company separated the Yarmouth brethren were cordially thanked by the D P . G . M . for the excellent arrangements they had made for the comfort of those attending Prov . G . Lodge .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SURREY .

The meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter was held at the Royal Asylum of St . Anne ' s Society , Redhill , on the 22 nd inst ., immediately preceding the Prov . G . Lodge . Comp . the Karl of Onslow , G . Supt ., was supported by Comps . J . D . Langton , as Prov . G . H . ; A . H . Bowles , as Prov . G . J . ; G . B . Smallpeice , Prov . G . Treas . ; Dr . H . Strong , C . T . Tyler , Prov , G . S . E . ; and a large attendance of Prov . G . Officers and companion ? .

The Prov . G . Chapter was opened , the minutes read and signed , and the roll of chapters called . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted , including a

recommendation of 10 guineas each to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . On motion duly made a sum of 10 guineas was also voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Comp . W . Pile , P . Z ., was unanimously elected Prov . G . Treas ., and the following Prov . G . Officers were appointed and invested :

Comp . D'Arcy Power , 410 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ C . T . Tyler , 1395 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Rev . E . R . Parr , 370 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ W . Pile , 1 437 ••• ••• Prov . G . Treas . ,, J . R . Masse , 463 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ E . G . Field , 1362 ... " ... ... Prov . G . P . S . .. W . G . Pooleirt ? ... .... ... Prov . ist A . G . S .

, „ G . S . Horsnail , 2096 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ J . Webb . 2120 ... ... ... Ptov . G . S . B . „ " M . W . Dodge ... ... ... " ) „ W . Parker , 1851 ... ... .. A Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, G . Russell Beardmore , 1020 ... ... J

„ W . R . Hatton , 2246 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ T . H . R . Beck , 889 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ C F . Passmore , 2317 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . A . Latham , 1556 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . „ R . F . Potter ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed .

Consecration Of The Abbey Chapter, No. 2030.

CONSECRATION OF THE ABBEY CHAPTER , No . 2030 .

The consecration of the above chapter took place at the Town Hall , Westminster , on the 19 th instant , in the presence of a numerous gathering of Royal Arch Masons . The chapter is supported by a strong and influential lodge , which has been doing good Masonic work in the Metropolis for

some years past , and with a numerous body of founders and nearly a score of candidates proposed for exaltation , has every prospect of success . Comps . W . Bonwick , J . R . Cleave , and E . Newland were the Principals designate , whilst Comp . E . J . Turnbull—who has rendered good service in the formation of the chapter—occupies the onerous position of S . E .

The consecration ceremony was carried out by Comps . E . Letchworth , G . S . E . ; J . D . Langton , P . G . S . B ., as H . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . T . Fenn , G . S . N . ) - ; Rev . J . S . Browhrigg , G . Supt . Bucks , as J . ; F . Richardson , G . D . C , as D . C . ; and James Stephens , P . G . Std . Br ., as S . N .

The founders consisted of the following : Comps . W . Bonwick , J . R . Cleave , E . Newland , E , J . Turnbull , W . T . Potts , J . Gibson , W . R . Dunn , J . H . Montague , G . White , H . E . Herman , F . Todman , T . J . Mountain , J . Bartlett , H . E , Poole , S . F . Atkins , R . P . Webster , J . Squires , F . A . Sherras , G . B . Spicer , W . Weeden , A . Baxter , F . J . Smith , G . R . W . Wheeler , G . W . Townsend , F . Stallard , and T . Flury .

Visitors : Comps . A . F . Jtffery , 452 ; C . Arnold , S 20 ; W . O . Welsford , H . 1321 ; R . W . Wilson , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; J . Freer ; J . Kift , 171 ; H . W . Schartau ; T . J . Cocks , 145 ; VV . Balchin , 145 ; F . Bevan , W . H . Toye , 554 ; T . H . Hobbs , M . E . Z . 177 ; A . Prettijohn , 134 ; E . W . Hobbs , 177 ; F . A . Fratten , 177 ; R . E . H . Goffin , 1572 ; F . A . Powell , P . Z . ; VV . F . Bates , P . Z . ; J . J . Cantle , P . Z . ; F . Purkis ^ , 771 ;

II . Sadler , G . Janitor ; D . Haslett , 145 ; F . Dunn , 2272 ; J . A . Harrison ; E . Storr , P . Z . ; E . L . Berry , J . ; W . W . Lee , P . Z . ; and others . After the opening of the chapter , theCoNSKCRATiNG PRiNCirAL , add'essing the companions on the nature of the meeting , said it was about 13 years ago that a lodge was started in that building by his predecessor which had since borne the name of the Abbey Lodge . It had enjoyed a career of great

prosperity having been constituted under , he believed , singularly auspicious circumstances . A large number of members had joined it and he believed it was now one of the most important and largest lodges in the Metropolis . In the natural order of things it should desire to have a R . A . chapter attached . The petition for the chapter he need hardly say had been readily granted , and they had met that day for the purpose of constituting that

chapter and starting it into existence . He felt sure he was expressing the feelings of all present when he said they hoped it might have before it a career of the greatest possible prosperity . The founders signified their approve ! of the ofiicers named to preside over them , and an interesting oration having been delivered by Comp . Rev . J . S . BROWNRIOO , G . Supt . Bjcks ., the new chapter was solemnly dedicated and constituted . The following companions were installed into their respective chairs by Comp . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , viz ., Comps . W . Bonwick , M . E . Z . ; J . RCleave , H . ; F . Newland , J .