Masonic Festivities.

P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; G . Grylls , P . M ., P . Prov . G . M . ; R . Vaugham William , W . M . 1 , 143 ; W . Underwood , 755 ; J . If . Roberts , 755 ; K . II . Bold Williams , 735 ; W . A . Roberts , 755 ; Thomas Sleight , 755 ; J . Roberts , 755 ; William Griffith , 753 ; J . Mellor , 755 ; W . F . Chapman , 755 ; Dudley Watkin , J . G . 755 ; — Wigan , Prov . G . Treas . ; T . A . Jones , 755 ; T . Williams , Chester 721 ; W . G . Roberts , 425 ; T . Marwood ; W . Collemler , 998 ; T . Davies , S . D . Independence 721 ; Charles

BirdWor-, , cester Lodge , 2 S 0 ; B . R . Daines , 703 ; John Reeves , 477 ; Charles Fisher , 174 ; Peter Ryland , Warrington , 148 ; E . W . Thomas , S . W . Bangor , 384 ; W . Hughes , J . W . Anglesey , 1 , 113 ; E . Cuzner , P . M . 425 ; Richard Owen ; J . R . Williams , W . M . 1 , 147 ; W . Mallard , P . Prov . G . Tyler ; J . D . Perrofc , I . P . M . 652 and 1 , 072 ; R . P . Jones , 1 , 113 ; W . Maugham , 384 and 606 ; W . Jeliicose , P . M . 611 , Prov . G . Chap . ; J . C . Wynne

Edwards , 755 ; Charles Hunter , 755 ; W . Warren , 755 ; J . Chantry , 703 ; W . Masters , 299 ; James Askland ( 25 ) , D . Phillips , and J . Dyer , Tylers . The above numbers show that there were representatives of between thirty and forty different lodges present afc this grand ceremonial of consecrating the Hall , not the least welcome of whom were the brethren from one of the youngest lodges ( St .

David , iu Manchester ) , composed of Welshmen . The cloth being removed , the Prov . G . M proposed "The Health of the Queen . " He remarked that , as every Mason was sworn to be a loyal subject , this was the first toasfc . The Queen had endeared heself to all . While changes and difficulties had taken place with monarchies , the love of her subject ' s was increasing towards her . The choristers and brethren , all under the direction of Bro .

Cuzner , of Chester Cathedral , then sang the Masonic version of " God save the Queen . " The Prov . G . M . next proposed " The Prince ot Wales , " whom he hoped would be as good a Mason as was his relative the late Duke of Sussex . Baden Baden waters had done the Princess much good , and they would hope for her recovery . Song and chorus— " God bless tho Prince of Wales . " The Prov . G . M . proposed " Bro . Lloyd , of London , and the Grand Officers . " They had done much good to fche Craft , and caused Masonry to flourish .

Bro . Lloyd , in reply , acknowledged the compliment , and the pleasure he had experienced in meeting his Welsh brethren . Bro . W . B . Hughes said he was not wanting in spirit , although he might be wanting in physical and mental powers , as was known to all who were acquainted with him . He applauded the address of Bro . Roden during the opening ceremony , and hoped they should see ifc in print . He was proud of the unsought provincial badge he held in his hand . They

had hoped to seo another Grand officer , but a long journey might have shortened a valuable life . Their Prov . G . Master was a good one , who never refused a Welsh or Shropshire brother to act when called upon . The R . W . Prov . G . Master was a large shareholder in the hall , and he hoped others would follow his example . All must say that the Llandudno Lodge had done justice to itself and the Craft generally . He proposed " The Riht Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of North Wales and

g Shropshire , Sir Watkin W . Wynne , Bart , HIP . " Trio— " Hail to the Craft . ' ' ' The Prov . G . Master acknowledged the toasfc in an appropriate speech , and proposed "The Health of Bro . W . B . Hughes , and Success to his Lodge . " The brethren chanted the retrain , " Prosper the Art , " after which was sung , a verse round , the Entered Apprentice song .

Bro . W . B . Hughes said he felt the compliment deeply . He was old in years and young iu Masonry , and his regret was that he did not know more of its grand mysteries . It was true he had something to do with the hall , and he had had his share in bringing it to its present state ; but he took no credit for his part . The credit was due to the excellent Mason whose voice in the oration they had heard , and he again hoped to see that address in another form . Everything was due to him—the

labour , the perseverance , the tact , and the skill was due to Bro . Roden . He ( Bro . W . B . Hughes ) had a stake in the building , but he should never regret it , as he had deposited his money for the good of Masonry . He should be glad to see the building let to advantage , or for others to join them as shareholders—so as to have a beneficial return . It would not be right to discourage shareholders , but the company was not quite " out of the wood . " They had £ 500 or £ 600 to make up yet for ornamentation aud decoration , and he hoped what had been heard and seen that day would induce other Masons to enrol

themselves as members ofthe Llandudno Freemasons' Hall Company —that they would follow the example of Sir Watkin Wynnespecially as this was the only Masonic Hall in the northern principality . As the shares were only £ 5 each , all could get a . good and lasting share in the profits . He should never forget , thafc meeting of the 25 th of October , 1867 . Bro . Lloyd , in proposing "The Officers of tho Provincial Grand Lodge , " was very pleased wifch the forms and ceremonies ,,

and when he returned to the Grand Lodge he would give a good report . Bro . Dymock , D . Prov . G-. M ., who had the honour of being a . Welshman , and whose family had lived in the country for many hundreds of years , hoped well for the ; lodge and hall , as he had received great kindness in Llandudno during the many timeshe had been there , and he hoped to come yet again . Bro . Jasper Mure , M . P ., proposed "Lady Wynne and the-Ladies . " Trio— " Haste my Celia . " The Prov . G . M . returned thanks ior Lady Wynn and theadies .

The Prov . G . M . proposed "Success to the Llandudno Freemasons' Hall , " coupling it wifch the name of Bro . Roden . Bro . Roden said he felt a pride in the honour done him on thafc occasion , and in the completion of the hall they had metthafc day to open . The Building reflected great credit on the architects , Bros . Lloyd Williams aud Underwood , who had madethe most of the space on which they had to build ; and ifc . appealed to the sympathy of every Masonmany of whomhe

, , hoped , would come forward and assist in what remained to bedone hy taking shares in ifc . The building had been erected at , a very moderate cost ; in fact , ib was a very cheap building , and be had no doubt would return a good dividend to the shareholders . The portion designed for business purposes werespacious and most complete , and he believed that whoever mightrent the restaurant from them would make a very large

incomefrom it . On looking round that exquisitely-decorated room , he felt that great praise was due to Bro . Grylls for the labour : and the taste he had expended upon ifc . Where there was so . much of beauty to admire , fchey were apt to lose sight of the pains that had been taken to produce it . He begged leave topropose thanks to Bro . Grylls aud the brethren who had assisted him in the decorations . Bro . Grylls thanked them for their compliments . If thafc

which appeared on the walls pleased the brethren , he was satisfied-What he had done , he had done as a duty . The jewel on his breast hacl taught him to do this , and he held it up as anexample of emulation for young Masons . He had been helped , by many Masons , whom he named , and they did this that St . Tudno may lay up a shrine , show honour worthy of the Grand Master , aud retain a memento that he had visited them .

Bro . Preece proposed " The Masters of the Lodges in the-Province , " who paid allegiance to the Prov . G . M ., coupling thenames of several W . M . 's present with the toast . Bro . R . Vaughan Williams , as fche first W . M . of the youngest lodge , . lesponded in suitable terms on behalf of the toasfc , and . said he hoped no cloud would cover his sun , or that it would setin a manner un-Masonic . The Prov . G . Master proposed " The Chaplain of the lodge . "

Ho believed he was a faithful champion of his religion . There were members present of different sects—Masons , however , respected no one religion—but only one God—and Masons should , belong to all religions . Bro . Morgan acknowledged the compliment for himself and his holy calling , and ifc gave him great ; pleasure to see that hissolemn remarks during service were so earnestly listened to . It

was his earnest desire to develop the principles of Masonry ,, indicating as they do all that is good in religion , and especially to those in connection with St . Tudno ' s Lodge . Trio— " Peace to the Souls of the Heroes . " Bro . Fourdrinier then proposed "The Visiting , Members . " Ifc was by the visiting of strange brethren that the excellencies of the Order were kept up . He connected with , the toast the names of the Welsh brethren from St . David's

LodgeMan-, chester , and others . Song by Bro . Dudley Watkins— "Boy and fche apple-tree . " Bro . Williams , on behalf of the visiting brethren , said : As a Mason of fifteen years' standing , it gave him great gratification to be present at sueh a gathering . Such business as they had engaged in that day was a labour of love , and they would be glad at St . David ' s , in Manchester , to meet visiting brethren on the second Thursday in the month . The lodges were established .