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Prov . G . W . ; Rev . William Hutchinson , M . A ., Prov . GL Chap . ; Joseph Coltman Smith , Prov . G . Reg . ; Jeremiah Stark , Prov . G . Sec . ; Worshipfuls Frederick W . Hudson , S . Prov . G . D . ; John Fothergill , J . Prov . G . D . ; John Knaggs , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; William Cowling , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Robert Stamford , Prov . G . S . B . ; George Milne / Prov . G . St . B . ; George J . Skelton , Prov . G . Org . ; Bros . John Booker , Prov . G . Purs . ; William Cookson , Prov . G-. Tyler .

Six Prov . G . Stewards , one from each of the six Senior Lodges in the Province , to be named by the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , the names to be transmitted to the Prov . G . Sec , for the approval of the Most Worshipful G . M . The Very Worshipful Dep . Prov . G . M . then gave notice that the next Prov G . L . for this Province would be held in the Union Lodge , in the city of York . The Very Worshipful Dep . Prov . G . M . congratulated the Brethren on the kind

feeling which prevailed among the different Lodges ; and expressed his gratification at meeting so numerous an assemblage of Brethren ( about 200 being present . ) He was glad to know that Masonry was increasing in this Province . He had had the pleasure of dedicating a new Lodge at Filey during the present year ; and was happy to be able to inform the Brethren that there had been an increase of contributing Members to this Prov . G . L . during the last three years , of no less than 168 Members .

The Prov . G . L . was then closed m due form and with solemn prayer . At six o ' clock in the evening , the banquet took place in the Town-hall , which was kindly lent by the Corporation for the occasion . The Hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens ^ appropriate Masonic devices , and Masonic banners . The Dep . Prov . G . M ., preceded by his Standard and Sword-bearers , and attended by the Prov . G . Officers and Stewards , entered the Hall in procession , and took his seat amidst the flourish of trumpets ; the whole of the Brethren standing in due form , under their respective banners , and wearing the insignia of their various orders . The spacious orchestra was appropriated to the ladies , upwards of one hundred of whom were admitted by ticket .

TheD . Prov . GM . then briefly announced the gratifying intelligence just received by telegraph , and kindly communicated by Bro . Theakson , that the south side of Sebastopol had been won by the Allied Armies . This intelligence was received with vociferous cheering and great excitement . At this moment the waving of handkerchiefs by the ladies in the orchestra , the jewels and rich appointments of the numerous Brethren , all standing in their various orders , added to the tasteful decorations of the room , presented altogether a most imposing spectacle .

The dinner was supplied by Bro . Millhouse , of the George Hotel , under the auspices of the Worshipful M . and Brethren of the Old Globe Lodge , and included every delicacy of the season , and elicited the approbation of all present . As soon as the cloth was drawn , the Dep . Prov . G . M . proposed the health of " Her Majesty the Queen , long life and happiness to her / ' The graceful manner in which he alluded to the depth of feeling and sympathy Her Majesty had always entertained for her noble Army in the East , and the fervent gratitude and joy she

must necessarily experience on hearing of the glorious success of the Allied Armies , now in possession of the prize for which they had so long contended ., produced a powerful impression on the assemblage . The Dep . Prov . G . M . invited the ladies to join the Brethren in drinking the toast in Champagne , to which request they kindly and cordially responded . The toast was drunk with the most enthusiastic and long-continued applause ; and the Masonic version of the National Anthem was sung by the whole assemblage in a very eifective manner . " Prince Albert and the rest of the Iloyal Family " was next proposed .

The " Health of the Ladies , " and more especially those who have favoured the Brethren with their attendance at this banquet , was proposed by the Dep . Prov . G . M . and received with loud plaudits . The Ladies then retired amidst the cheering of the company , the Band playing " Here ' s a Health to all good Lasses , " a large number of the Brethren joining in the song . The remainder of the evening was passed in accordance with the ancient usages of the Craft , and was spent with that love and kind feeling which are the genuine characteristics of Freemasonry .