Yorkshire (West).

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) .

PROVINCIAL ( IHAXD LODGE . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge held its quarterly meeting at the Assembly Rooms , Halifax , under the banner of the Lodge of Probity , No . 73 , on Wednesday , July Ith . Thc Lodge was opened in the three degrees by the AA ' . M ., at eleven o ' clock , after which the Prov . Grand Officers entered , and took their respective places , the R . AV . the D . Prov . Grand Alaster presiding

. After the Chaplain had read a portion of scripture the Prov . Grand Lodge was declared open in form , there being present—Bros . R . AV . George Fearnley , M . D ., D . Prov . G . AI . ; V . AV . David Salmond , Prov . S . G . AV . ; J . Franklin , as Prov . J . G . AV . ; Rev . Asa AVoodford , M . A ., Prov , G . Chap . ; AVilliam Dixon , Prov . G . Treas . ; John Batley , as Prov . G . Reg . ; R . R . Nelson , Prov . G . Sec ; ancl tho rest ol the officers , together with Brosthe Rev . D . SeniorAVmMawsonDrScott h

, , . , . , Josep Batley , John Leo , Henry Smith , Joseph Atkinson , J . Peace , John Booth , y Engelmami , J . Loemiug , Ingram , Major Campbell , Mollor , Perkinton , W . Atatthewson , Duncan , Dewhirst , J . T . Robinson , Freeman , Beckett , Ingleton , & c , together ivith representatives from nearly thirty Lodges in the province . The Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies called upon the brethren to salute thc R . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., who returned thanks in his usual happy and st

eloquent yle . Letters of apology were received from Bros . H . de L . Wil \ h , JJ . L ) ., Prov . G . Chaplain , D . BoscoviU , Prov . J . G . D ., J . Kelly , Prov , G . S . B ., Bontley Shaw , J . P . Past Prov . S . G . AV , and others , for unavoidable absence . The minutes of the last Prov . G . Lodge , held at Huddersfield , were read and confirmed . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . J . Booth , P . M . No . 322 , P . Prov . S . G . D . and seconded bBroDSalmondProvSGAVthat BroJ 0

, y . . , , ..., . . . Gill , P . Prov . G . S . of AY , be appointed a member of the Mortgage Committee , in place of Bro . B . S . Carter , removed to Canada , Bro . the Rev . Asa AVoodford then presented the report of the Charity Committee , which congratulated the brethren on the healthy and favourable aspect of all matters relating to the permanent interest and wellbeing of tho several charities of the Order ; having iu a preliminary report which had been generally distributed hi i he province , adverted

to the Boys School and Annuity Fund for Aged Males and Females , thc committee deemed it only necessary on this occasion to direct the attention of the province to the Girls School , on behalf of which extraordinary exertions were made at the last festival . The committee also expressed their heartfelt satisfaction at the statement ivhich appeared in the last . Freemasons' Magazine , that owing to the awakened sympathies ancl zeal of the Order in behalf of the charities , the admirable institutions had this year benefited to the amount oi

nearly £ 7 , 000 . AVith respect to the Girls School , it was indeed a subject of no little pride and thankfulness to be able to report that at the late festival when the E . AV , the Deputy Prov . G . AI ., Bro . Dr . Fearnley , kindly consented to act as Steward and to represent this province , and was ably and heartily supported by Bros . D . Salmond , Prov . S . G . W . ; R . II . Golclthorp , Prov . J . G . AA ., and other zealous brethren , the list of donations amounted to upwards of £ 3 , 000 ; towards which thc province of AVest York

contributed by its Lodges and Chapters , and individual members , the munificent sum of £ 700 . The committee further reported that there are now eighty girls in the school , of whom not only tho Stewards from this province speak in the highest praise and approval , but the inspector at a late examination hacl expressed his satisfaction at thc marked improvement made since his previous visit . The committee assured the brethren that they had cause to be proud of this excellent charity , as neither in respect of tho admirable training of the children—or the care of their morals—or

their comforts and happiness , could , it bo surpassed , if indeed it could be equalled , by any similar institution in the country . AA'ith respect to thc recent election of annuitants , the committee had to make a most favourable and welcome report . A sub-committee consisting of the chairman , Bros , the Rev . Asa Woodford , M . A . ; David Salmond , R . II . Goldtliorpo , R . R . Nelson , and Maimnan Holmes , had attended the election , and from the noblo support rendered by the province , and the generous assistance of several of the London brethren ,

hacl been able to secure the election of the candidates from AVest Yorkshire . On congratulating the brethren on the result of their exertions in the holy cause of charity this year , the committee begged to remind them that a continuance of tho liko exertion was still needed in successive years , not only to support thc present rising character of this province , but also to carry out the genuine dictates of Freemasonry ; aud expressed a hope that a goodly gathering of stewards and list of subscriptions might be scut to the next festival of the Royal Alasonic Benencvolcnt Annuity Fund .

Tt was then resolved thai , the report be printed aud circulated amongst the brethren . On the motion of Bro . Franklin , seconded by liro . Dr . Scott , a vote of thanlcs was passed to the Charily Committee , which ivas suitably acknowledged by the chairman . The support of the brethren was requested at the next election of hoys on behalf of AVilson and Clapham , who wero stated to be very deserving candidates . Bro . Henry Smith returned thanks on behalf of Bro . J . Bell , P . AL , No . 5-13 , who was elected an annuitant on the eighteenth of Alay . Bro . Stausfielcl also returned thanks on his own behalf . Bro . Spencer returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Brown . The Prov , Grand Lodge was then

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closed with prayer . Thc next Prov . Grand Lodge will be held at Alorley , in October , BRADFORD . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 379 ) . —At a regular meeting of the above Lodge , on Monday , July 2 nd , there were present the AV . AI ., Bros . J . T . Robinson , AVilliam Bollans , S . AA . ; Geo . Snowden , as J . AA . ; Henry Smith , P . AL , as Secretary ; C . H . Taylor , M . D ., as Treasurer ; Henry de Laval Willis , D . D ., Chaplain ; and a large attendance of

brethren of the Lodge , ancl visiting Bro . J . Hunter , of St . Afathew , AValsall , No . 07 S . The Lodge was opened in the first degree , at half-past six , when the minutes of the previous Lodge relating to the business of tho evening were read and confirmed . Also apologies from thc Secretary—absent from sickness , and the J . W ., from private business . The resignation of Bro . AA m . AVoodliead was read ancl accepted on the motion of Dr . Taylor , seconded by Bro . J , Lamb . The Prov . Grand Lodge circular was read convoking the Alasters , Past Masters , and acting

AVardens to attend a Prov . Grand Lodge to bo holden at the Assembly Rooms , Halifax , ou AVeclnesday the Ith July . The AA ' . M . requested as many as possibly could to attend ancl support him in Prov . G . Lodge previous to the meeting ; as a general meeting of the committee of the charities would take place , at which the first report of that body would bo prepared . Tho circular of the Airedale Lodge , No . 543 , Baildon , was read , inviting visitors from this Lodge after Provincial Grand Lodge . Grand Lodge quarterly communication proceedings were presented , together

with the financial report , after which the ballot was taken for Air . John Nettleton Terry , which proved unanimous , and he was after wards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by thc AV . M . Bro . Thomas Hill ; P . M . Young giving the working tools , ancl Bro . Henry Smith the charge . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . J . AVbitehcid aud George Jowett passed their examination as Fellow Crafts , and it was decided they should be raised to tho third degree . The Lodge was then opened in the third degree ; _ when and raised to

Bros . J . Whitehead and George Jowett wore duly properly the sublime degree of M . M . by tho AV . M ; Bros . Gaunt and Tetley acting as Deacons . Thc AV . M . called attention to thc meeting of Mark Masons , to be held in these rooms , when as many as felt disposed could take the Mark . - After whicli Bro . Edward AValker Shaw will deliver a lecture on Marks . The lecture will commence at half-past seven , and conclude at nine , when the brethren from a distance will be provided with refreshments previous to their departure . The Lodgo was closed in harmony at ten minutes past nine , when the Bros , retired to refreshment , and afterwards separated at an early hour .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

'PROVINCIAL . Bi . ACiUiuux . —liv . i jh de Payens EneampmeiU . —Thc . regular quarterly meeting of this Encampment " was held at tho Old Bull Hotel , on the evening of Friday , Juno 22 nd , ancl in thc unavoidable absence of Sir Knt . lionlker , E . C , Sir Knt . AV . Harrison , P . E . C . presided , assisted by Sir Knts . Bell and Ratcliffe , as First and Second Captains , and several other Knights . TheEncanipment having been opened in . form , the minutes Several

of meeting held on the 2 nd March were read and confirmed . communications wore read by the E . G ., and after disposing of the usual routine of business , the Encampment was closed in form and adjourned . Owing to several of thc Knights being from home , several important matters were left over until next meeting , for discussion . PLYMOUTH . —Legal Brunswick Encampment . —The regular quarterly convocation of this Encampment was held iu tho Freemasons' Chapter

room , St . George's Hall , Stonehouse , on Friday evening , the 22 nd June : present , Sir Knts . Dawes , E . C ; Lord Graves , Triscott , Edwards , Thomas , Rodd , . Ridley , and others . The Encampment was opened in solemn form , and on tho minutes of thc former meeting being read and confirmed , and other business disposed of , the ballot was taken for Comp . William Henry Williams Blight , of R . A . Chapter , Holy Mount , No . 1-12 , which proving clear , ho was introduced in ancient form and Exalted iousand Mili

duly installed a Sir Knight of the Royal , , Relig , - tary Order of Alasonic Knights Templar . There being no other business before the meeting , tho Encampment was closed in solemn form at half-past nine .

West Indies.

WEST INDIES .

JAA 1 AICA . CONSECRATION OF THE HAMILTON LODGE , SPANISH TOWN . [ From the Jamaica Advertiser . ] Tiu : necessity for a Alasonic Lodge in the capital of the island has for some years been felt and acknowledged , and efforts have on several occasions ' becn made to found such an institution in that town . Various circumstances operated however to prevent tho carrying out of this

laudable object , but within the last few months , the matter was again taken up . and through the indefatigable exertions of the AA ' orshipful R . E . Jackson and other member . , of the fraternity , the necessary arrangements were made for establishing a Lodge of Freemasons iu Spanish Town . A spacious building in Adelaide Street—one that was thirty years ago