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upper site , containing only 5 oS yards . The directors therefore recommend that this change of site be approved . "CHAS . AV . EHCINGTOX , Chairman . " The proposition that the report bo received and adopted having been pat from the Chair , and seconded by Bro . Stimpson , G . Org ., was carried unanimously . The list of the names of those entitled to bo placed on the directorate having been distributed amongst the meeting for

selection , it was proposed by the Chairman , and seconded by Bro . Empson , that the present directors be empowered to make alterations , amendments , and additions , and adopt the same when amended . Bros . J . P . Phillips , J . A . Lang-ford , and M'lntyre having been appointed scrutineers of the voting lists , the meeting was adjourned until twelve o ' clock on Monday , July 4 th , to receive their report .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . The following is the annual report of the Charity Committee of the province which was presented to Prov . Grand Loclge on March 30 . — The Charity Committee cannot commence their annual re-X ^ ort without alluding to tlie great loss the province has sustained since the last annual meeting , in the premature and lamented decease of tho late Deputy Provincial Grand Master ,

the R . W . Bro . George Fearnley . The committee feel , however , that it is and would be altogether needless to expatiate on his excellent qualities as a brother , or his eminent services as a Mason , to recall his usefulness to this province , or his attachment to the Craft at large . But the Charity Committee would gratefully testify to-day when his loss is felt ' , and realised , liow that from its first institution he over took a warm interest in all its proceedingsliow he was

, ever anxious for the welfare of our great Masonic Charities ; how , above all , he gave his own valuable and personal aid as a Steward on behalf of the province , when the province determined to make 3 vigorous effort to assist the Boys' School , and respond to the appeal made by our Provincial Grand Master , as its chairman on that occasion , and when the noble sum of £ 1 , 513 was sent from tliis province . The Charity Committee have felt it to bo their bonnden dut

y , while mournful privilege , to bear this humble testimony to tho memory of departed Masonic worth , ancl to the eminent Masonic career of their late lamented Deputy , and thus express , however feebly , tlie universal and sympathetic sentiments of the province in respect of his untimely loss . The Charity Committee reported so fully on the last occasion in respect of all the Masonic Charities , that they do not propose on this occasion to occupy the attention of Provincial Grand

Lodge with a repetition of such information . They would simply refer to the candidates before the province . 1 st , as regards the Boys' School . Thero are 31 candidates , 7 to bo elected on Monday , April . 18 th , 1 S 61 . Of these 31 , 3 belong to the Province of AA cst Yorkshire ,

.: — 1—Henry Bic-k , No . 4 , fifth application , and who has already polled 3 G 3 votes . 2—Frederick Musgreave Harrison , from Sheffield , No . 22 , first application . 3—Benjamin II . Thompson , from Ripon , No . 23 , first application . The committee feel sanguine about carrying the election of

Henry Bick , but suggest that the choice of a second candidate be left over to the July meeting , when the matter will again be brought before Provincial Grand Loclge . Secondly , as regards the' Girls' School . Since our last quarterly meeting the committee have to report the decease of Eliza Carter , one of the girls elected by tliis province , and receiving the benefit of that admirable institution . There are 25 candidates , 10 to be elected April 14 th , 1 S 64 .

There are only 2 West Yorkshire candidates , namely , E . Buttenvortli , who was the provincial candidate afc the last election , and Annie Carter , from Hnddersfield . The committee beg to recommend that when they have secured the election of Bufctonvorth , the second votes bo given to Annie Carter . Thirdly , as regards the Male Annuity Fund . There are 31 candidates , and 14 to be elected May 20 th , 1864 . There are only 2 A'Vest Yorkshire candidates , namely , \ A . B . Bentley , of Morlev , No . 21 , 2 nd application , who has already

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polled 792 votes , and whose return is certain ; and John Hodgson , Stansfield , No . 29 , 1 st application . The committee propose to carry the election of Bro . Bentley alone this year , unless Provincial Grand Lodge should desire to take into active consideration the case of J . Hodgson also . But the committee recommend that 1 candidate only should be put forward . Fourthly , as regards the Female Annuitants . There are 25

candidates , G to be elected May 20 th . Of these Betty Stansfield , No . 6 , 3 rd application , of Todmorden , with 10 votes to be carried forward , and Ann Slater , No . 7 , also 2 nd application , with 29 votes to be carried forward , are the only 2 West Yorkshire candidates . The committee beg to leave to Provincial Grand Loclge the choice of one of these candidates for the election in Mty . The committee have reason to believe that the Right Hon .

the Earl Do Grey and Ripon , Deputy Grand Master of England and Provincial Grand Master of AA ' est Yorkshire , has kindly consented to preside at the annual festival on behalf of the AVidows' Fund , in January of next year . The committee beg to recommend that an effort be made by this province suitably to support our Provincial Grand Master on that occasion , and to benefit that useful and excellent Institution .

The AVidows' Fund has hitherto received only £ S 0 from the province . The committee beg to give notice of their intention to propose , through their chairman , that the sum of £ 100 be given to the AVidows' Fund in January next . The Provincial Grand Secretary has reported that fourteen brethren have already given in their names as Stewards on that occasion , and he will be glad to receive the names of other brethren , as it is obvious that it is of the utmost importance that the province should be well and duly represented on that

. The Charity Committee beg to conclude their report with an expression of their heartfelt thanks to those brethren and lodges within the province , who have supported so liberally in past time . the various Masonic Charities , but at the same time with the present hope , that neither lodges or brethren will relax in their good work ; rather will continue to lend their efficient help to the Charity Committee , in furthering the wishes and welfare of the province , and in making the support of our great Masonic Charities still more general , still more systematic , and still more creditable to the Province of AVest Yorkshire .

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CUMBERLAND . CARLISLE . —Chapter of Union ( No . 310 ) . —This now chapter , which is attached to the Union Lodge , was consecrated at the private rooms , Barwise-court , on Monday , June 27 , by Comp . C . J . Banister , P . G . D . C . of tho Grand Chapter of England , & c , assisted by P . M . E . Z . Comps . Routledge , as II . ; P . M . E . Z . Kirkbi-ide , as J . ; and several other companions . The petition and warrant were read bComp . F . AA " . Haywardacting as

y , S . E . ; and the Consecrating Ollicers having each performed their part , an address was delivered by Comp . Banister , who was appointed the First Principal , promising to clo the best for the chapter , and assist the companions in the working of this sublime degree . He then , with his usual care , proceeded to install , first , Comp . F . W . Hayward , as the Second Principal , ancl afterwards Comp . Blaeklock as the Third Principal . The companions were then admitted , and saluted the Principals in

clue form , led by Comp . Kirkbride . Comp . C . J . Banister wishing to see the excellent working of P . M . E . Z . Routledge , who is the father of Masonry in this district , invited him to take the chair and exalt the companions , which was accepted and performed with great precision , he also delivering the three lectures . This from a brother over seventy years of age was listened to with great attention by all , and made a visible impression on the candidates . The M . E . Z . on taking his seat ,

, expressed his thanks to Comp . Routledge , and promised to come and assist him when the chapter at Whitehaven should be consecrated , of which lie had been appointed the First Principal , in place of Comp . Kayo , of London , whose name was first put down for that honour , but who found itimpossiblc to attend . The following officers were appointed and invested by the M . E . Z . -. — Comps . W . Morrow , P . S . ; Fisher , S . E . ; Slack , S . N . ; F . AV .