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had been allotted to them by '* he courteous office bearers . The other parts of the floor were well filled , and there was a considerable number in the galleries , the congregation being in every way worthy of the occasion , and most attentive and deeply interested . The pulpit and choir stalls had been chastely decorated by Mrs . Fox-Thomas and Miss Smith with white and blue flowers and evergreens , which considerably improved the general effect . There was a special form of service printed for the occasion , which was gone through in an effective manner , and the choir , which was a very full one , was reinforced by the attendance of several members from other choirs in the town .

The service commenced with a short passage exhorting that supplications , prayers , intercessions , and giving of thanks be made for all men , & c , which was followed by prayer and the chanting of the Lord's Prayer , after which the congregation heartily joined in singing the hymn " Eastward , ever eastward . " The first lesson was taken from I . Kings , chap , viii ., v . 22 to v . 54 , this being immediately succeeded by the Te Deum Laudamus . The Jubilate Deo was subsequently sung , as , were also Psalms cxii . and cxxxiii ., and responses by the congregation to appron-tiKfA niccl . v . ic nt Q ^ rinltirc tVta ctx ^ nnA IfCcnn fimrPfli n CT ftlP PcnllllR bplflCr taken UL UbllJIkUlbtll \ U 11 U WV U £ —

MMIfm JiaOJCig ^ J , . ...... ...... , ' . ~ w > .......... « . w « ... fa frott ) I . Corinthians , chap . xiii . Immediately previous to the singing of the Masonic hymn " Unto Thee , Great God , belong , " composed about . 1738 , and the music for which had been admirably composed by Mr . E . W . S . Watson , the Organist of the Congregational Church , Bro . the Rev . E . FOX-THOMAS , who was in the pulpit wearing his Past Provincial Grand Chaplain's collar , and also the lodge Chaplain's collar ,

said—Freemasons , as a general rule , instead of parading the symbolic paraphernalia , and ostentatiously displaying any of the benefits appertaining to their Order , seek within the quiet precincts of their lodge the retired contemplation therein inculcated and enjoyed . But an event so noteworthy and interesting as the centenary of our local lodge of Freemasons could not well be permitted to pass without some more or less public recognition of the Divine goodness . And this morning we voice the spirit of thankfulness in united prayer and praise to the Great Architect of the Universe for the innumerable blessings received at His

hands . Brethren are worshipping with us to-day , the lineal descendants and bearing the same name as some of those who one hundred years ago were prominent Freemasons in this ancient town . Brethren of the Lion Lodge , on behalf of this congregation , I congratulate you on the auspicious event in your history . Our prayer for you is— "Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces . " In all earthly rejoicings there is ever some window in the palace black amid all the blaze ; some note of sadness in the most jubilant praise . During the last few years the Angel of Death has been a constant visitor to our Fraternity ,

taking Irom our midst , often as suddenly as unexpectedly , one brother after another with whom we have bad happy fellowship . On the eve of our celebrations another esteemed Past Master has been summoned from the lodge on earth to the Grand Lodge above . Our sympathies embrace the widow and the children in their affliction . The Lord bless them and keep them . The Lord lift up His countenance upon them , and give them peace . The Lord teach us to number our days , that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom , so that when the circle of our earthly duties is completed , this may be our experience— " On earth the broken arc , in heaven a perfect round . "

After the above-mentioned Masonic hymn had been heartily sung , Bro . the Rev . E . FOX-THOMAS proceeded to deliver his sermon , taking for his text Psalm LI ., verse 18— " Build thou the walls of Jerusalem . " At the conclusion of the sermon , a collection was taken , partly for the Royal Masonic Charitable Institutions , and partly for the funds of the Congregational Church , Mr . Henry Hallgate , in the meantime , giving a pleasing performance on the violin in "Largo in G" ( Handel ) , and a Masonic anthem . The Masonic hymn— "Almighty Sire , our heavenly King , " was sung on the occasion of open , ing the new lodge , Whitby , on June 24 th , 1813 , was then sung , and the pronouncing of the Benediction concluded the service .

The congregation then rose , whilst the Freemasons left the church , to the strains of the closing march , from Masonic service music . We should not omit to mention that the string and instrumentation throughout were highly satisfactory ; and that Mr . E . VV . S . Watson presided at the organ with the utmost efficiency . After the brethren had left the church , they returned to the lodge , where they d ' . vested themselves of their Masonic clothing , and signed their names in the lodge book as a permanent record of the memorable event .

The weather on the 15 th inst . was beautifully fine and greatly favouted the auspicious event , The influx of brethren was very large from all parts of the extensive province , and even of a thoroughly representative character , It indicated the interest taken not only in the annual convocation , but also in that memorable and historic Masonic occurrence— 'the centenary of the venerable Lion Lodge . The spacious and elegant West Cliff Saloon , so admirably adapted for such an assemblage , was most chastely and tastefully adorned for the occasion , the decorators being Bros . J . N , Lawson , J . T . Stewart , T , Kirby , C . Rippon , F , Corner , A . Jameson , T . Taylor , R . Smailes , and Messrs . A . Thornton , J . Brand , J . Harrisonand T . Lea , and Lady Elliot .

, Previous to the commencement of the proceedings a liberal supply of refreshments , provided by the Lion Lodge , was partaken of by the visiting brethren , Attwo o'clock . 'the procession was formed , and passed into the grand hall , which was soon crowded by the large gathering of brethren . The Most Hon . the Marquess of Zetland , Prov . G . Master . N . and E . Yorks , presided , and was sup , ported by the Right Hon . Lord Bolton , P . G . W . Eng ., Dep , Prov . G . M . N , and E , Yorks ; Bro , M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec ; and others .

The officers for the Provincial Grand Lodge for the ensuing year were appointed as follows : Bro . J . S . Moss , P . M . 312 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ W . Richardson , 561 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . W . T , Robson , 543 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . J . Baker , 123 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Chap . „ S . Reed , P . M . 312 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ M . C . Peck , 250 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ J . H . Buchannan , 1416 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ L . B . Brekke , 250 ... ... ... ... ~ > D < -, n „ " J . Winterschladen , 1848 j Prov . S . G . Ds . " ? - M ° ^ V V '« ] Prov . J . G . Ds . „ J . H . Shonksmith , I 6 II ... ... ... ) J „ J . M . Bottomley , 1848 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ J . G . Wallis , 2494 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C .

„ J . Holland , 2391 ... ... ... ... Prov . D . G , D . C . „ J . G . Loam , 630 ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ H . Heggleshaw , . 566 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Major Wilson , 734 ... ... ... Prov . G , Std . Br . „ J . T . Belt , 2134 ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Std . Br . „ H . Hallgate , 312 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ T . B . Rcdfearn , 1 5 11 , P . P . G . W . ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec .

,, W . Highmoor , 1040 ... ¦¦• Prov . G . Pursl . „ F . S . Pexton , 1760 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst , After the Prov . G . Lodge had been opened , Bro . Peck presented the report of the Board of Benevolence , also the accounts for the past year , which were unanimously adoptedi

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Bro . T . B . WIIYTEIIKAI ) , P . G . S . B , England , P . P . G . W ., moved— "That in future the official duties of the Provincial Grand Treasurer be undertaken by the Provincial Grand Secretary , and that an annual honorarium of . tio be voted to the Provincial Grand Secretary , from the funds of this Provincial Grand Lodge , in recognition of the additional work entailed by the change of arrangements . "

This was seconded , supported , and carried unanimously . The MOST WORSHIPFUL PRESIDENT then said that he could not refrain from placing on record their high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the late Bro . Clark , P . G . Treasurer . This proposition was agreed to unanimously .

For the position thus vacated , three propositions were duly made and seconded , namely : Bros . T . Thompson , Humber Lodge , Hull ; G . Kirby , P . M ., York ; and S . Reed , Lion Lodge , No . 312 . The claims of Bro . Reed as a Mason of long and high standing—he having been initiated in the Lion Lodge in 1844—were strenuously advocated , and his services , both in lodge and chapter , warmly eulogised .

Bros . THOMPSON and KIRUV having intimated that they withdrew from the contest , Bro . Reed was unanimously elected , amid loud applause . The several lodges in the province then communicated . The P . G . M . then presented to Bro . J . H . Harrowing , W . M . of the Lion Lodge , a Centenary Jubilee Jewel , and likewise a Centenary Warrant from the Grand Lodge of England , the latter being elegantly framed .

Bro . the Rev . E . FOX-THOMAS , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., and Chaplain to the Lion Lodge , then gave an interesting epitome of the history of the Lion Lodge , and of Masonic doings in Whitb y in the early years of the last century . In concluding a very able address , Bro . Fox-Thomas said this was the seventh visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge to Whitby , and it would be fifty years before the Grand Lodge could observe such a celebration in this province again . He then presented his history of Freemasonry in Whitby to the noble Marquess , thanking

him for his patronage of the work , and remarking that the connection of the Zetland family in Yorkshire Freemasonry had continued for nearly a century , and they hoped it would go on for generations to come . ( Loud applause . ) The Marquess of ZETLAND , in reply , said he must on his own behalf , and also on theirs , express great interest in the very able address which had just been given by Bro . Fox-Thomas , and he thanked him for the very interesting work he had written on the history of Freemasonry in Whitby . It was a work which he

( Lord Zetland ) should read with great interest and preserve with great pleasure and he would suggest that his address should be printed and circulated throughout the province , as it would be read with pleasure by all connected with Freemasonry . The noble Marquess then veiwed at some length the chief events of the year in connection withFreemasonry . and said the Masonic Charities had benefited to the amount of about £ 8000 from the celebrations held by the Craft in connection with the

Queen's Diamond Jubilee . In conclusion , he would thank the brethren of the Lion Lodge for the excellent arrangements which they had made for the comfort and convenience of members of the Provincial Grand Lodge on that occasion . Their efforts had been a great success , and that had been a most agreeable gathering , and such an assemblage showed that the brethren appreciated their visit to Whitby . ( Applause . ) They all joined in congratulating the Lion Lodge on its centenary , and wished it many years of prosperity and success .

Bro . Fox-Thomas also presented a copy of his history to the Right Hon . Lord Bolton , D . P . G . M . The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren afterwards dined together at the Crown Hotel , under the Marquess of Zetland ' s presidency . A large number sat down to the sumpl uous spread , and an appropriate toast list was gone through . A grand ball in the Saloon concluded the day ' s memorable function , at which there was a large assemblage .

Bro . J . H . Harrowing , W . M ., officiated as Master of Ceremonies , and the Stewards were Bros . J . B . Atkinson , H . S . Home , J . N . Lawson , and T . W . Mead . The music was supplied by the Saloon Orchestral Band , by kind permission of Bro . H , Walker , J . P .

Summer Outing Of The Lodge Of Industry, No. 186.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE LODGE OF INDUSTRY , No . 186 .

This function took place on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Among those present were Bro . A . J . Newton , W . M ., Mrs . Newton and the Misses Newton ; Stuart , S . D ., and Miss Stuart ; Bros . Gladding and Argent ; Bro . Inkpen and Miss Inkpen ; Bro . T . M . Wood , P . M ., and Mrs . Wood ; Bros . Westley , P . M . ; Stubbs , Templeman , Yolland , and Menhinick ; Bro . Sparke and Mrs . Sparke ; Bro . G . Smith , S . W ., and Mrs . Smith ; Bro . R . Martin , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; Bro .

Chapman and Mrs . Chapman ; Mr . and Mrs . Hale ; Rev . W . G . Boys Johnston , Bro . W . S . Page , jun ., I . G ., and Miss Page ; and Bro . W . S . Page , P . M ., Sec , and Mrs . Page . Saloon carriages were provided by the Great Eastern Railway and the party left Liverpool-street at 10 . 20 and proceeded to Harwich , where lunch was served at the Great Eastern Hotel . Intimation was then given that the steamer was

waiting and a most enjoyable trip was made up the river Orwell to Ipswich . Sufficient time was - here allowed for the company to drive around the most interesting parts of the town . The return journey was then made to Harwich and the same was pleasantly diversified with strawberries and ices and other light refreshments . On arrival at Harwich a most recherche dinner had been provided for the guests , and the same was done full justice to by all present . The toasts were few and brief , but none the less hearty .

" The Health of the Queen , " proposed by the W . M ., was received with great enthusiasm , his reference to the Jubilee nature of this outing being particularly happy . Bro . WOOD , P . M .. proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in his usual able manner and the W . M . ' s response was most favourably received .

The toast of " The Ladies , " was left in the hands of Bro . W . S . PAGE , Sec , and responded to by Bro . SPARKE in a manner which left no ground for complaint on the part ot the ladies present . A special took the saloons to Manningtree in time to catch the fast train up which arrived at Liverpool-street at about 9 . 40 .

Too much praise cannot be given to the management of the Great Eastern Hotel for the very admirable arrangements that were made for the comfort of the ladies , visitors , and bretlyen prasent ; from the time of departure at to . 2 o in the morning until the arrival at Liverpool-street in the evening not one moment seemed to oe lost , every part of the day ' s programme fitting in in the most perfect way while nothing could have given greater satisf iction than the manner in which all the creature comforts were looked after . The weather was most propitious , and the party on separating declared thai they doubted if it were possible to spend a mo re enjoyable day .