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The D . PROV . G . JMASTER then called upon Bro . Hollon , Prov . G . Treas ., who , in accordance with the notice he had given , proposed "That a Committee be appointed to frame by-laws for the Provincial Grand Lodge . " He also proposed "That such a committee consist of the Prov . G . M ., the D . Prov . G . M ., the Prov . G . Wardens , with the Prov . G . Treas . and Sec , " which motion was seconded by Bro . Arden , P . Prov . G . S . B . Bro . JACOBSProv . S . G . W . said he thought the labours of

, , the committee would be greatly facilitated by the draft of proposed by-laws which had been prepared by tbe Prov . G . Sec , which he suggested should be read . In his opinion considerable delay would arise if the motion were carried ; and it appeared to him desirable to extend the committee to the W . M's . of the

various lodges m the province . He therefore begged leave to propose , as an amendment on the motion of the Prov . G . Treas ., " That a committee , consisting of the Prov . G . M ., the D . Prov . G . M ., the Prov . G . Wardens , the Prov . G . Treas ., the Prov . G . Reg ., the Prov . G . Sec , and the W . M's . of all the lodges in the province , bo authorised and empowered to take into consideration the draft of by-laws prepared by the Prov . G . Sec , and which shall forthwith be printed and distributed at the expense

of the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and to make , in writing , such suggestions , propositions , alterations , and amendments in the same , as they may think fit , and that such alterations and additions shall be submitted for approval to the next Provincial Ganrd Lodge . " This was seconded by Bro . Fox , P . Prov . G . D . The PROV . G . TREASURER said that , as his motion was nearly

identical in character with the amendment , and its intentions to the same end , he would withdraw his motion . The PROV . G . SECRETARY said that for some time past he had been impressed with the necessity of their possessing a code of by-laws for the government of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and having communicated with the G . M ., as Prov . G . M ., his lordship had sanctioned their compilation ; he had obtained many copies of by-laws from other Provincial Grand Lodges

, and from these , and from several resolutions in their own minute book , he had drawn up a draft of by-laws , as a basis for the formation of new ones . This draft has been perused by the G . M ., and had also been submitted ( at his lordship ' s request ) to the G . Beg . and G . Sec , who had made their observations upon it . If the Provincial Grand Lodge desired to hear the draft of the proposed by-laws , he should be happy to read them ,

and should be glad to assist the Committee in their labours . The amendment on being put , was carried unanimously . The PROV . G . SECRETARY , after comparing the position of this Provincial Grand Lodge with that of other provinces , ancl

especially with the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , alluded , amongst others , to the fact that , under the present rules if they desired to relieve distressed brethren from their funds , it would be two years before they could do so , he therefore proposed "That a Provincial Grand Lodge Fund be established , to be called ' The Masonic Benevolent Fund of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , ' for granting relief to aged , distressed , and

necessitous brethren of this province , or their indigent widows or children , and for other charitable purposes exclusively of a Masonic character ; and that a Committee be appointed to frame rules and regulations for its government , and that the Committee appointed to frame by-laws should be the Committee for compiling the same . " He then read the " Constitutions" relating to Provincial Grand Funds of Benevolence . The PROV . G . TREASURERafter some observationsseconded

, , the motion , which was carried unanimously . The PROV . G . TREASURER , who had given notice of his intention to move "That £ 100 be given from the funds of this Provincial Grand Lodge towards the building of the now Asylum for Boys / ' then withdrew his motion . The PROy . G . TREASURER stated that the brethren of the Union Lodge at York had erected a new Masonic Halland he

, invited the D . Prov . G . M . to hold the next Provincial Grand Lodge therein next year . ' 1 he D . PROV . G . MASTER said he accepted with pleasure the invitation of the members ofthe Union Lodge , mentioning however , that he had received an invitation from the brethren of the Lennox Lodge at Richmond , but , as the Provincial Grand Lodge had been held there four years ago , he thought York

should have the preference . The various lodges in the province then communicated , all of which were represented . The D . PROV . G . MASTER then appointed the following Prov .

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G . Officers for the ensuing year , with the exception of Bro . Hollon , who was re-elected by the Provincial Grand Lodge : — Bro . Lord Londesborough Prov . S . G . Warden . „ W . Dalla Husband Prov . J . G . Warden . „ Rev . R . Bradley , M . A . ... Prov . G . Chaplain . „ R . W . Hollon Prov . G . Treasurer . „ W . Lawton Prov . G . Registrar .

„ J . P . Bell , M . D Prov . G . Secretary . „ H . Glaister Prov . S . G . Deacon . „ A . Young Prov . J . G . Deacon . „ W . Falkingbridge Prov . G . Supt . of Works . „ J . Meek Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . „ G . Fnrby Prov . G . Sword Bearer . „ J . F . Holden Prov . G . Standard Bearer . „ J . Todd Prov . G . Organist . „ J . Booker Prov . G . Pursuivant . „ W . Johnson Prov . G . Tyler .

Six Prov . G . Stewards to be nominated by the following lodges , viz .: —Tho Cleveland , Zetland , St . Germain's , North York , St . Cuthbert , Royal . The D . PROV . G . MASTER regretted that circumstances had prevented the G . M . from meeting the numerous brethren who had honoured the Provincial Grand Lodge with their company : he congratulated the members on the important business they had that day transactedhe believed the formation of a

Pro-; vincial Grand Fund of Benevolence ivould have a most beneficial effect on the subscriptions to the Charities , and that the bylaws would be found very useful , as materially lessoning the labours of the presiding officers . He was happy also in congratulating the brethren at large on the prosperity and unanimity of the lodges in the province ; there had not been a single complaint to the Prov . G . M . from any lodge , and he

believed that perfect harmony and concord existed throughout , this section of the Craft . Hearty good wishes were then expressed , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in form and with solemn prayer . A banquet was provided the same evening , of which about 100 brethren partook , in the Assembly Rooms , ivhich were most tastefulldecorated for the occasion , and one of the most

y agreeable evenings spent which the brethren of this province have enjoyed for some years past . The banquet was conducted under the management of Bro . D . Morley , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and the musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . F . S . Jackson , Prov . G . Org ., assisted by Bro . H . Deval , P . Prov . G . Org ., ancl several other brethren .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . UXBHIDGE . —Bogal Union- Chapter ( No . 382 , late 536 ) . —This chapter held its regular convocation at the Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge , on Saturday , the 17 th instant . Present : Comps . Binckes , M . E . Z . ; Eden , P . Z . and Treas ., as H . ; W . Watson , J . ; Matthew Cooke , E . ; B . P . Todd , N . ; and Comps . Young , Linesand Farquharson . The visiting companions wereJ .

, , Udall , Chancellor , and Little . The business was of a routine character , and at the banquet Comp . Binckes spoke with his accustomed fluency and appreciation of Royal Arch Masonry . He thanked those who had supported him in the chair , and a Past Principal ' s jewel was unanimously voted to him . Comp . Eden , P . Z . and Treas ., was warmly received by the companions , for during some years , when the chapter was in abeyance , he

was the custodian of its books and furniture , and well he maintained his trust . Comp . Binckes proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " to which Comp . Udall replied in a very excellent manner . The M . E . Z . also took occasion to compliment Comp . Lines upon his excellent catering for the chapter , and after spending a most happy evening the companions separated . DEVONSHIRE .

PLYMOUTH . —Chapter Sincerity ( No . 189 ) . —The regular quarterly convocation of the above chapter was held in the Freemasons' lodge room , St . George's Hall , on the evening of Friday , the 16 th October , 1863 . Present : —Comps . Dowse , Z . ; Eodd , H . ; Hiirfoot , J . ; Rae , S . E . ; Clase , S . N . ; Radford . P . S . ; Sadler , S . S . ; Hill , J . S . ; Rogers , Janitor ; E . Hill , Hooper , ancl Adams . The chapter was opened in solemn form at 7 . 30 o'clock , when the minutes of the former meeting