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was accordingly performed , and tbe AV . M . proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custo m in the several degrees of the Craft . The AV . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —H . Deane , S . W . ; W . AVhite Goode , J . W . ; W . Grimes Palmer , Jun ., Sec ; Scott , S . D . ; Schofiold , J . D . ; Greenwood , I . G . ; Bro . E . C . Middleton was elected as Treasurer . A vote of thanks for his valuable services in the chair during tlm past
year was unanimously accorded to the I . P . M ., Bro . John Wilson , on the proposition of the AA' . M ., seconded by the P . G . M , coupled with regret at his absence on this occasion through illness . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to an elegant banquet , under tbe presidency of the newly-installed AA . M ., Bro . Capp , alter which tbe usul loyal and . Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the healths of tbe Prov . G . M ., and the W . M . being
most cordially received , accompanied with musical honours . The lodge alter being for two or three years in a declining state , is now , we are glad to report , in a- very flourishing and efficient condition . " MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge , No . 4-71 . —Bro . Henry Joshua Gratte of Newport , was unanimously elected AV . M ., ofthe above Lodge for the ensuing year . A full report ofthe meeting of the Lodge will appear in our next .
NORFOLK . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . NORWICH . —The Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk held its annual meeting on the 15 th inst ., at tbe Masonic Hall , Norwich . The Grand Lodge was opened at "hig h twelve , " by the Provincial Deputy Grand Master , the Hon . F . AA alpole , M . P ., in a very impressive manner . There were present : —Hon . F . AA alpoIe , D . Prov . G . M . ; Bros .
J . P . Pitt , H . J . Mason , A . M . F . Morgan , Kennett , Oilman , AV . Bullord , J . AV . Taylor , sen . and jun ., P . Soman , J . Barwell , H . Youngman , C L . Nursey , T . Driukwater , G . Brittain , J . Hotblack , U . Kiddell , A . R . ' Miller , F . C . Chatfield , B . L . Nockall , C . H . Capon , G . Baxter , J . A . Core , J . Dunsford , J . Shepherd Smith , S . Matthews , Jeary , AV . A . Crisp , G . E . Simpson , Joseph Marshall , Gissing Ives , H . E . Barwell , f . S . Benett , E . H . Betts , F . A . Mann , George Thirkettle , B . AV . Harcourt , J . Ponrice , AV .
Murrell , Joshua Morse , Robert Gunn , C . K . Bignold , AV . Macdonald , R . Gidncy , Gooch , Eev . J . C . Bust , AV . AV . Stanley , E . Kent , H . Thouless , H . Bennett , C Thorn , J . Campling , AV . Hood , ancl F . Garnham , Norwich ; G . B . Mickleburgh , E . Howes , A . C . Steward , D . K . Fowler , J . Lorimer , A . Waters , J . Tomlinson , T . M . Baker , C . Diver , W . Cattermole , W . D . Palmer , John Franklin , and AV . Little , Yarmouth ; G . AV . F . Loftus , AV . Standley , John Haze , E . Beeston , J . Plowman , ancl H . Hipperson , AVymondham ; Eev . H . Evans Lombe , Melton ; Arthur Palmer , Robert Gates , and J . AA . Smith , Fakenham ; Eev . J . C .
Fardell Banhain ; G . 0 . Lyus , S . Pike , and J . Calver , Harleston ; E . Barwell , Dereham ; G . Pretty , Fressingfield ; E . White , and J . Gamling , North Walsham ; J . E . Bane , Blofield ; E . AVhitwell , Lynn ; AV . J . U . Copeman , Blackheath ; J . Commins , AA eyinouth ; L . J . \ A acldington , ancl others . The usual business having been transacted , grants of money were made to the Masonic institutions , mid to distressed Masons and their widows .
Tbe following were appointed Prov . G . Officers : — Bro . B . Bond Cabbell , F . M . S . - Prov . G . M . „ Hon . F . AValpole - - - D . Prov . G . M . „ Eev . E . Lombe - - - Srov . G . S . AV . „ Arthur Palmer - - - „ G . J . W . „ M . Merrick Bircham - - „ G . Beg . „ Rev . J . C . Rust - - - „ G Chaplain .
„ A . M . F . Morgan - - - „ G . Sec . „ John Barwell , Sen . - - - „ G . Treas . „ Harold Youngman - - - „ G . Supt . ' of AV . „ Joseph Marshall „ G . S . D . „ AVhitwell . G . J . D . „ H . J . Mason , G . Dir . of Cers . „ Pole „ Asst . D . of C . „ B . L . Nockall - - . - G . Purst .
„ „ Brittain „ Org . „ Charles Thorn n G . S . B . „ George Chamberlain - - - „ G . Steward „ Robert Kiddle n „ „ Chatfield „ Pluinstead
Shortly before 3 o'clock , the brethren went in procession to the Cathedral , where the Prov . G . Chaplain , the Eev . J . Rust , preached an impressive sermon , inculcating the duties of practical morality . At the conclusion of the sermon , a collection was made in aid of the Norwich Dispensary , amounting to £ 16 lis . The collection was larger than has been made for many years . The brethren re-a-sembleii to dinner at the Masonic Hall , at 5 o ' clock , when a first-chiss entertainment was provided .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH-EAST ) . HULL . —Wumber Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall , Osborne Street , on Tuesday . 15 th nit . There wore present : —Bros . W . Needier , AV . M . ; John Wilson , I . P . M . ; W . B . Hay , M . D ., P . M . ; John Coatsworth , P . M . ; AA . D . Key worth . P . M . ; John Walker , P . M . ; M . AV . Clarke , P . M . ; AV . H . Bee , S . AV . j M . Haberlanc ! J . W . ; D .
Middlemist , Chaplain ; G . AVaugh , as Treas . ; A . AV . Ansell , J . D . ; S . Cohen , as S . D . ; I . Hudson , D . C ; G . D . Stony , Org . ; J . AVest . I . G . ; J . A \ alker , H . Preston , and F . AVeldon , Stewards ; AA . Johnson , Tyler ; G . Gawthorpe , Assistant T yler ; ancl Bros . B . Medley , C . Storey , E . Kidd , S . Cohen , R . Poteh , J . Cbappell , T . Eoss , T AVebster , J . Proctor , S . Gates , AV . Priest , J . Eussell , T . Pettingell , J . Shand , J . Wilson , G . Leggatt , J . Hind , W . LaverackW . JamesonTIsleJ . FirthICartwrihtTVivian
, , . , , . g , . , AA . Barber , W . 'I ' esseyman , AA . Denison , J . Cohen , A . AAlieatley , G . I-Iaigb , B . Olson , E . Raw , G . Myers , G . Spikins , A . Allen , T . Smith , F . Rawson , J . Norton , H . L . Hogg , and S . AA i ! son . The following visitors were also present : —Bros . C J . Todd , AV . M . 1010 ; John Norton , 1010 ; Paul Stromer , 1010 ; G . Hartley I . P . M . 250 ; L F . Holden , P . M . 25 'J ; I . H . Ernes , J . W . 250 ; T . Dates , Org ., 250 ; T . Cbeeseman , 250 ; H . E . A oigt , 250 ; J .
S . Sherwood , 250 ; I . C Armitage , 250 ; A . B . Brockwell , W . M . 734 ; G . G . Harding , Prov . G . O ., 734 ; AA . Salgreen , 734 ; J . Bates , WM . 792 ; J . Hadfield , J . AV ., 792 ; M . Cook , S . AV . 792 ; AV . W . Copelaml , P . M . 792 ; W . Lawrence , 792 ; J . Sutclift AV . M . 1294 ; F . Long , S . AV . 1294 ; E . H . Clark , S . D . 1294 ; S . Walmsley , J . D . 1294 ; E . T . Bond , 1294 ; G . H . Porter , J . AV . 712 ; W . AV . Smith , 339 ; A . J . Pettingell , 1 , Portland j C . B . Coggau , Ligouia , 40 , U . S . A . ; Ellsworth , Maine , U . S . A .
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last regular lodge , aud the adjourned lodge of the 4 th Nov . inst ., were read and confirmed . Mr . George Myers , who was balloted for ancl accepted on the
4 th Oct . last , ancl Mr . William Wheatley , wdio was balloted for and accepted on the 1 st of Nov . inst ., were initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry . The S . W . proposed , and I . G . Hai gh seconded , that the Annual Masonic Ball he held in the early part of the coming year , and that a committee be at once formed to make the necessary arrangements to carry out the same , which was carried unanimously . Bro . W . D . Key worth , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . M . AV . Clarke , P . M ., seconded Mr . Edwin Thomas
Sharp as a candidate for Freemasonry . Hearty good wishes being expressed from tbe Kingston , 1010 , Minerva , 250 , Pelham Pillar , 792 , Londesbro , 734 , ancl other lodges , and ordered to be recorded . Tbe lodge was then closed in due and ancient form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to the Banquet Hall in the same building , where seventy-two sat down to supper , W . M . Bro . William Needier occupying the chair , supported by his officers . Tho supper was prepared in the kitchen
of tho loelge , where there is every convenience for cooking for 150 persons . It was placed upon tlie table under the superintendence ofthe Chief Steward , Bro . James AValker , assisted by the other Stewards of the lodge , all of whom acted as waiters . Very few lodges are capable of preparing and serving such a sumptuous banquet as the brethren of the Humber Lodge sat down to that evening . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the first toast— " the Queen and the Craft . " Bro . Dr . Hay , P . M ., gave
" the Prince of AVales , Past Grand Master . " Bro . John AA ^ alker , P . M , ancl P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , gave " Earl de Grey and Rip ' . n , Most AVorshipful Grand Master , and Earl Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master . " They were noblemen worthy to take the lead in Masonic matters . Bro . W . Clark , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . S . D ., gave "the Earl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Past Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Master for the North aud East Eidings of York , " dearly beloved by the whole Craft , —long may he be spared to enjoy tbe honour he basso justly won . Bro . W . Day Key worth , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , gave "the Most AVorshipful Dr . John Pearson Bell , Deputy Provincia ,
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Provincial.
was accordingly performed , and tbe AV . M . proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custo m in the several degrees of the Craft . The AV . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —H . Deane , S . W . ; W . AVhite Goode , J . W . ; W . Grimes Palmer , Jun ., Sec ; Scott , S . D . ; Schofiold , J . D . ; Greenwood , I . G . ; Bro . E . C . Middleton was elected as Treasurer . A vote of thanks for his valuable services in the chair during tlm past
year was unanimously accorded to the I . P . M ., Bro . John Wilson , on the proposition of the AA' . M ., seconded by the P . G . M , coupled with regret at his absence on this occasion through illness . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to an elegant banquet , under tbe presidency of the newly-installed AA . M ., Bro . Capp , alter which tbe usul loyal and . Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the healths of tbe Prov . G . M ., and the W . M . being
most cordially received , accompanied with musical honours . The lodge alter being for two or three years in a declining state , is now , we are glad to report , in a- very flourishing and efficient condition . " MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge , No . 4-71 . —Bro . Henry Joshua Gratte of Newport , was unanimously elected AV . M ., ofthe above Lodge for the ensuing year . A full report ofthe meeting of the Lodge will appear in our next .
NORFOLK . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . NORWICH . —The Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk held its annual meeting on the 15 th inst ., at tbe Masonic Hall , Norwich . The Grand Lodge was opened at "hig h twelve , " by the Provincial Deputy Grand Master , the Hon . F . AA alpole , M . P ., in a very impressive manner . There were present : —Hon . F . AA alpoIe , D . Prov . G . M . ; Bros .
J . P . Pitt , H . J . Mason , A . M . F . Morgan , Kennett , Oilman , AV . Bullord , J . AV . Taylor , sen . and jun ., P . Soman , J . Barwell , H . Youngman , C L . Nursey , T . Driukwater , G . Brittain , J . Hotblack , U . Kiddell , A . R . ' Miller , F . C . Chatfield , B . L . Nockall , C . H . Capon , G . Baxter , J . A . Core , J . Dunsford , J . Shepherd Smith , S . Matthews , Jeary , AV . A . Crisp , G . E . Simpson , Joseph Marshall , Gissing Ives , H . E . Barwell , f . S . Benett , E . H . Betts , F . A . Mann , George Thirkettle , B . AV . Harcourt , J . Ponrice , AV .
Murrell , Joshua Morse , Robert Gunn , C . K . Bignold , AV . Macdonald , R . Gidncy , Gooch , Eev . J . C . Bust , AV . AV . Stanley , E . Kent , H . Thouless , H . Bennett , C Thorn , J . Campling , AV . Hood , ancl F . Garnham , Norwich ; G . B . Mickleburgh , E . Howes , A . C . Steward , D . K . Fowler , J . Lorimer , A . Waters , J . Tomlinson , T . M . Baker , C . Diver , W . Cattermole , W . D . Palmer , John Franklin , and AV . Little , Yarmouth ; G . AV . F . Loftus , AV . Standley , John Haze , E . Beeston , J . Plowman , ancl H . Hipperson , AVymondham ; Eev . H . Evans Lombe , Melton ; Arthur Palmer , Robert Gates , and J . AA . Smith , Fakenham ; Eev . J . C .
Fardell Banhain ; G . 0 . Lyus , S . Pike , and J . Calver , Harleston ; E . Barwell , Dereham ; G . Pretty , Fressingfield ; E . White , and J . Gamling , North Walsham ; J . E . Bane , Blofield ; E . AVhitwell , Lynn ; AV . J . U . Copeman , Blackheath ; J . Commins , AA eyinouth ; L . J . \ A acldington , ancl others . The usual business having been transacted , grants of money were made to the Masonic institutions , mid to distressed Masons and their widows .
Tbe following were appointed Prov . G . Officers : — Bro . B . Bond Cabbell , F . M . S . - Prov . G . M . „ Hon . F . AValpole - - - D . Prov . G . M . „ Eev . E . Lombe - - - Srov . G . S . AV . „ Arthur Palmer - - - „ G . J . W . „ M . Merrick Bircham - - „ G . Beg . „ Rev . J . C . Rust - - - „ G Chaplain .
„ A . M . F . Morgan - - - „ G . Sec . „ John Barwell , Sen . - - - „ G . Treas . „ Harold Youngman - - - „ G . Supt . ' of AV . „ Joseph Marshall „ G . S . D . „ AVhitwell . G . J . D . „ H . J . Mason , G . Dir . of Cers . „ Pole „ Asst . D . of C . „ B . L . Nockall - - . - G . Purst .
„ „ Brittain „ Org . „ Charles Thorn n G . S . B . „ George Chamberlain - - - „ G . Steward „ Robert Kiddle n „ „ Chatfield „ Pluinstead
Shortly before 3 o'clock , the brethren went in procession to the Cathedral , where the Prov . G . Chaplain , the Eev . J . Rust , preached an impressive sermon , inculcating the duties of practical morality . At the conclusion of the sermon , a collection was made in aid of the Norwich Dispensary , amounting to £ 16 lis . The collection was larger than has been made for many years . The brethren re-a-sembleii to dinner at the Masonic Hall , at 5 o ' clock , when a first-chiss entertainment was provided .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH-EAST ) . HULL . —Wumber Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall , Osborne Street , on Tuesday . 15 th nit . There wore present : —Bros . W . Needier , AV . M . ; John Wilson , I . P . M . ; W . B . Hay , M . D ., P . M . ; John Coatsworth , P . M . ; AA . D . Key worth . P . M . ; John Walker , P . M . ; M . AV . Clarke , P . M . ; AV . H . Bee , S . AV . j M . Haberlanc ! J . W . ; D .
Middlemist , Chaplain ; G . AVaugh , as Treas . ; A . AV . Ansell , J . D . ; S . Cohen , as S . D . ; I . Hudson , D . C ; G . D . Stony , Org . ; J . AVest . I . G . ; J . A \ alker , H . Preston , and F . AVeldon , Stewards ; AA . Johnson , Tyler ; G . Gawthorpe , Assistant T yler ; ancl Bros . B . Medley , C . Storey , E . Kidd , S . Cohen , R . Poteh , J . Cbappell , T . Eoss , T AVebster , J . Proctor , S . Gates , AV . Priest , J . Eussell , T . Pettingell , J . Shand , J . Wilson , G . Leggatt , J . Hind , W . LaverackW . JamesonTIsleJ . FirthICartwrihtTVivian
, , . , , . g , . , AA . Barber , W . 'I ' esseyman , AA . Denison , J . Cohen , A . AAlieatley , G . I-Iaigb , B . Olson , E . Raw , G . Myers , G . Spikins , A . Allen , T . Smith , F . Rawson , J . Norton , H . L . Hogg , and S . AA i ! son . The following visitors were also present : —Bros . C J . Todd , AV . M . 1010 ; John Norton , 1010 ; Paul Stromer , 1010 ; G . Hartley I . P . M . 250 ; L F . Holden , P . M . 25 'J ; I . H . Ernes , J . W . 250 ; T . Dates , Org ., 250 ; T . Cbeeseman , 250 ; H . E . A oigt , 250 ; J .
S . Sherwood , 250 ; I . C Armitage , 250 ; A . B . Brockwell , W . M . 734 ; G . G . Harding , Prov . G . O ., 734 ; AA . Salgreen , 734 ; J . Bates , WM . 792 ; J . Hadfield , J . AV ., 792 ; M . Cook , S . AV . 792 ; AV . W . Copelaml , P . M . 792 ; W . Lawrence , 792 ; J . Sutclift AV . M . 1294 ; F . Long , S . AV . 1294 ; E . H . Clark , S . D . 1294 ; S . Walmsley , J . D . 1294 ; E . T . Bond , 1294 ; G . H . Porter , J . AV . 712 ; W . AV . Smith , 339 ; A . J . Pettingell , 1 , Portland j C . B . Coggau , Ligouia , 40 , U . S . A . ; Ellsworth , Maine , U . S . A .
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last regular lodge , aud the adjourned lodge of the 4 th Nov . inst ., were read and confirmed . Mr . George Myers , who was balloted for ancl accepted on the
4 th Oct . last , ancl Mr . William Wheatley , wdio was balloted for and accepted on the 1 st of Nov . inst ., were initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry . The S . W . proposed , and I . G . Hai gh seconded , that the Annual Masonic Ball he held in the early part of the coming year , and that a committee be at once formed to make the necessary arrangements to carry out the same , which was carried unanimously . Bro . W . D . Key worth , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . M . AV . Clarke , P . M ., seconded Mr . Edwin Thomas
Sharp as a candidate for Freemasonry . Hearty good wishes being expressed from tbe Kingston , 1010 , Minerva , 250 , Pelham Pillar , 792 , Londesbro , 734 , ancl other lodges , and ordered to be recorded . Tbe lodge was then closed in due and ancient form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to the Banquet Hall in the same building , where seventy-two sat down to supper , W . M . Bro . William Needier occupying the chair , supported by his officers . Tho supper was prepared in the kitchen
of tho loelge , where there is every convenience for cooking for 150 persons . It was placed upon tlie table under the superintendence ofthe Chief Steward , Bro . James AValker , assisted by the other Stewards of the lodge , all of whom acted as waiters . Very few lodges are capable of preparing and serving such a sumptuous banquet as the brethren of the Humber Lodge sat down to that evening . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the first toast— " the Queen and the Craft . " Bro . Dr . Hay , P . M ., gave
" the Prince of AVales , Past Grand Master . " Bro . John AA ^ alker , P . M , ancl P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , gave " Earl de Grey and Rip ' . n , Most AVorshipful Grand Master , and Earl Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master . " They were noblemen worthy to take the lead in Masonic matters . Bro . W . Clark , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . S . D ., gave "the Earl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Past Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Master for the North aud East Eidings of York , " dearly beloved by the whole Craft , —long may he be spared to enjoy tbe honour he basso justly won . Bro . W . Day Key worth , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , gave "the Most AVorshipful Dr . John Pearson Bell , Deputy Provincia ,