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Article CONSECRATION OF THE HERVEY LODGE, No. 1788. ← Page 2 of 2 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF JAMAICA. Page 1 of 1 Article TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. G. W. MACDONALD, B.A. Page 1 of 1 Article TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. G. W. MACDONALD, B.A. Page 1 of 1 Article Obituary. Page 1 of 2 →
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Consecration Of The Hervey Lodge, No. 1788.
The lodge having been closed , a very choice banquet followed , provided by Mr . S . C . Baynes , of the Cosmopolitan Hole ' , in his well-known first rate style , the table being tastefully decorated , antl the viands and all the wines were of the most excellent quality . All the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts ( interspersed with music , kiadly got up by W . Bro . M . R . Marquez ) were given , and heartily responded to . It is needless to adtl that a mo .-t pleasant evening was spent , and all concurred in wishing Bro . Prizgar and the Hervey Lodge every possible success .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND .
The annual convocation of this Provincial Grand Chapter was held in connection with the installation meeting of the Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279 , at the Freemasons ' Hall , Leicester , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Among the .. nrYinaninns nresent were the I ' rov . G . Snnerintendent . VV . tMl | f w--- ¦ - - --- w--p-- --- j
, — — g — . . — — . _ TV .. ____ . ... _ Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . H . S . ; C . Stretton ( Mayor of Leicester ) , P . GJ . ; George Toller ( P . G . S . B . Eng . ) , P . G . E . ; II . Deane , P . G . N . ; J . C . Duncombe , P . G . P . S . ; R . Boughton-Smith , P . G . Asst . Soj . ; S . S . Partridge , P . G . Reg . ; R . Waite , P . G . Si . Br . ; J . T . Tnorp , P . G . D . of C ; J . Wright-Smith , J . 279 ; W . Carrick Crofts , M . D ., M . E . Z . 779 ; Vf . S . Allen , J . 779 ; R . Dalgleish , J . 1130 ; II . Meadows ,
M . B . ; Knight , Pickering , Musson , and others . After the minutes had been read , antl the Treasurer ' s accounts passed , the Principals of the Chapter of Fortitude for the ensuing year were duly installed into their respective chairs by the Prov . Grand Superintendent , viz ., Comps . J . T . Thorp , Z . ; J . Wright-Smith , H . ; and Dr . Grant , J . The following Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed
and invested : Comp . C . Stretton ( Mayor of Leicester ) Prov . G . H . „ Henry Deane ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ George Toller , jun . ( rc-apptinted ) Prov . G . E . „ Duncombe Prov . G . N . . . Mammatt Prov . fi . l * . Soi .
„ Partridge Prov . ist A . G . P . Sj , „ Dr . Crofts I ' tov . 2 nd A . G . l' . bj „ Scullhorpe ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Treas . „ Waite Prov . ti . Reg .
, " * „ Walter S . Allen Prov . G . S . B . „ Henry . fames Prov . G . St . Br . „ J . T . Thorp ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ R . Dalgleish Prov . G . Org . „ J . Wright-Smith Comp . Musson , * ) . u ""¦ n
arid Comp . Kew ... ) ' '""• * ""' - „ T . Dunn P . G . Janitor . The business of the Provincial Grantl Chapter being concluded , the chairs of the Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279 , were taken by the newly-installed Principils , when the other officers were invested .
Bros , the Rev . F . H . Richards-. 11 , M . A ., S . W . 1560 ; R . J . Harradine , 523 ; J . Harrison , I . G . 1391 ; and J . Dove Hani . * , 1560 , having been unanimously elected on ballot , were duly exalted in a highly efficient manner by the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by Comp . Worthington , P . Soj ., after whicli the P . G . Superintendent , Comp . Kelly , delivered the Mystical Lecture .
On the conclusion of the business the companions sat down to an elegant banquet , to which full justice was done , and a few hours spent very pleasantly and harmoniously . In reference to the Treasurer ' s account of this chapter it may be mentioned that whilst the balance from last year
and the receipts amounted to £ 8 9 9 s . fid ., the only outlay upon refreshments was £ 1 19 s . 6 ) . "deficiency in the Stewards' | accounts for the year ending February , 1878 . " There was contributed in charity £ 16 16 s . ; Grand Chapter fees £ 14 7 s . 6 d . ; rent of hall £ 10 ; subscriptions , -vc , to Masonic library at the hall for books £ 5 12 s ., & c , etc ., letving a balance in hand of £ 33 15 s
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cheshire And North Wales.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES .
By command of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . 'the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., the annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of the united province of Cheshire and North Wales was
held on Friday , the iSth ult , at the Masonic Hall , Llandudno . The Provincial Graud Lodge was held under the warrant of St . David's Lotlge , Number 38 on the roll of Grand Lodge . The R . W . I ' rov . Grand Master was attended by the following Prov . Grand Officers : —Bros . William Bulkeley
Hughes , M . P . ( acting ) , V . W . D . P . G . M . M . ; George Higgins , P . S . G . W . ; Frederick K . Stevenson , P . S . J . W . ; W . L . Banks , P . G . M . O . ; H . M . Townsend , P . G . J . O . ; Richard Newhouse , P . G . Sec . ; Donald Fraser , P . G . R . ; Hugh Wilhams , P . G . A . D . C ; William Warren , P . G . I . G . ; f . Worth"igton , P . G . Tyler ; Dr . T . C . Roden , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wm .
Mit hews , P . P . J . W . ; G . L . Woodley , P . P . G . J . O . ; Major Henry Piatt , P . p . G . J . D .,- J . Salmon , P . P . G . R . ; R . Heathwtt , P . P . G . J . W . ; Edwd . Fiiend , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thos . Cox"tad , I ' . l ' . G . A . D . C . ; Lilley Ellis , P . P . G . S . D . ; Reginald S . Chamberlain , P . P . G . D . C ; and several other Past Provincial Gra ., d Officers of this and the adjoining province . The Provincial Grand Lodge vvas opened in tlue form with
solemn prayer at three o ' clock by the R . W . Provincial yrand Master , when in answer to the roll call every lodge "* ^ e Provtnce was represented . The Provincal Grantl Secretary real letters of apology rom the following Provincial Grand Officers who were ""* ble to attend -. —The Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , ^ fptain Hunter , Captain Hampton Lewis , W . Arthur "arrison , Charles H . Coates , H . H , Gilbody , Rev . J . W .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cheshire And North Wales.
Newellc Tanner , T . H . Kirk , John Pemberton , C . H , Matier , R . C . Griffiths , and f . R . Ross . The Provincial Grand Secretary read the minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lotlge held at Birkenhead , which were duly confirmed . A grant vvas mode of fourteen guineas each to the
Cheshire antl North Wales and Shropshire Masonic Educational Institution . The R . W . P . G . M . M . nominated antl invested the following brethren as Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . Rev . C . W . S . Stanhope , M . A ..., Prov . D . G . M . M . .. W . L . Banks - Prov . G . S . W .
„ Etlward Friend Prov . G . J . W . „ Thos . C . Thorburti Prov . G . M . O . ,, Edward Smith Prov . G . S O . „ Thomas H . Kirk Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . J . W . Newell Tanner ... Prov . G . C . „ Rev . B . Mayon Prov . G . C . ,, Fredk . K . Stevenson ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Richard Newhouse ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Major Tudor Prov . G . R . „ A . J . Brereton Prov . G . S . D . „ Hugh Williams Prov . G . J . D . ,, Wm . Agar Renshaw ... ... Prov . G . J . W .
„ Dr . Kolrnd Rogers Prov . G . D . C „ John Dutton Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Henry Jonrs Prov . G . S . D . „ Robert Owen Prov . G . S . B . „ Herb . rt Ellis Prov . G . Org . „ Chas . S . Dean Prov . G . I . G .
„ John Worthington Prov . G . T yler . „ A . McMillan , I . R . L . HazelJine , ") „ „ - . and J . C Purvis ... 'j P ™ . G . Stewards . After the other business had been transacted , the R . W Prov . Grand Master thanked the brethren for the large attendance , antl congratulated them on the increasing prosperity of Mark Masonry . He particularly thanked the Prov . Grand Officers for the assistance auel attention they hatl rendered him during the last twelve months . His
parliamentary duties were if that artluous nature that he could not possibly visit the lodge s as lit : would wish . He was glad to learn that it was likely North Wales would soon form itself into a province , as from the neighbourhood of Manchester to Hoi ) head was too much for one province to be well lockc 1 after . After thc lotlge closed the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , which gave saihfaction to all , at the Imperial Hotel .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Jamaica.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF JAMAICA .
At a meeting of Maik Master Masons held on the 26 th March , at Freem isons' Hall , Hanover-street , Kingston , Jamaica , the Right Wor . Dr . R . Hamilton , P . G . M . M . M ., constituted the Prov . Grand Mark Master Masons Lodgeof Jamaica , appointing the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —
R . W . Bro . J . W . Wnitbourne , 4 : ... Prov . D . G . M . M . M W . „ J . J . G . Lewis , 230 ... Prov . G . S . W . W . „ R . Langley , 240 Prov . G . | . W . W . „ G . J . De Cordova , 242 ... Prov . G M . O . „ A . De Cordova , 230 ... Prov . G . S . O . „ G . J . Sergeant , 240 ... Prov . G . J . O .
,, H . Stmes , jun ., 240 ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, E . X . L-oii , 240 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ O . D . lgado , sen ., 243 ... Prov . G . R . of M . „ S . E . Pietersz , 42 Prov . G . S . D . „ J . S . Asheuhieme , 23 a ... Preiv . G . J . D . „ O . Delgado , jun ., 242 ... Prov . G . I . of W . „ G . J . 1 'eynado , 42 ... Prov . G . D . of C . .. G . A . Camnbell . 2 . 10 ... Prov . G . Swd . B .
„ D . Bamed , 242 Prov . G . Std . B . „ A . H . Jones , 42 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ G . R . Taylor , 42 Prov . G . I . G . „ Dr . T . Allen , 42 ; Bro . * ) Capt . VV . P . D idson , f „ . „ , , , -. A n , „ 1 r u 11 . 7 Prov G . Stewards . 230 ; Bro . L . C Hollar , I „ G . Magnus Prov . G . Tyler .
Testimonial To The Rev. G. W. Macdonald, B.A.
TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV . G . W . MACDONALD , B . A .
A highly successful entertainment was given in thc Assembly Rooms , Ilolbeach , on Wednesday evening , the 1 Oth ult ., under the auspices of the Alexandra Lotlge of Freemasons , when a purse of upwards of £ 40 vvas presented to the Rev . Grant W . Macdonald , B . A ., who has
been curate of this parish for the last eight years , and has just been preferred to the vicarage of Holbeach , St . Mark ' s . The audience was one of the largest we have seen collected in the rooms for some time past , ' and it was a cheering sight to see so many of the parishioners taking an evident interest in what was going on , and must have
done the rev . gentleman ' s heart good to feel that his labours amongst the people had been appreciated . The proceedings commenced with a speech from thc Worshipful Master ( Bro . Hodgins ) , who said that Masons had assembled that evening to do honour to thc son of a distinguished Mason , while parishioners were there to express their esteem for one who had been their pastor for
some time . An excellent programme was then performed , of which we have on l y room to state that the singing was very good , antl the audience testifier . ' , by their repeated encores , how much they appreciated its superior character , Bro . A . M . Welch , I . G . 9 85 , then advanced up the room with a large purse , and , addressing thc Worshipful Master , informed him that it contained over £ 40 , collected from
Testimonial To The Rev. G. W. Macdonald, B.A.
subscribers , and the W . M . then called upon Canon Hemmans , the vicar , to present the testimonial . The rev . gentleman then said that he could only compare the proceedings that evening to the opening of Parliament in the absence of the Queen ; they hail had the flourish of trumpets , & c , in the goad concert they hid enjoyed , and it was his part now to read the Queen ' s speech , like the
Lord Chancellor ( laughter ) . He was sure his dear brother would fully appreciate their kindness to him that evening , one , like many other kindnesses , dealt out to him , and they were very glad to offer him this token of their icspect . Clergymen lived in glass houses ; they all looked to see how they lived . For his part , he was glad to feel they were not to loss him from the neighbourhood , and he trusted
their prayers would follow him to his neiv sphere of work . It had been his pleasing duty to promote both curates whom he had found in the parish when hc came to it , and concluded by presenting the testimonial . The Rev . Grant Macdonald , in his reply , thanked the parishioners for the honour they hatl done him , and said that he would long remember their kindness , though he
felt he did not deserve it ; it was not the first time they had been so . good to him , so that he was under a double debt of gratitude , which he could never repay . To the Freemasons he must especially return his thanks that evening , because he vvas not a Freemason himself , but as tbe son of the late Grand Master of Southern ' India , and the grandson of a former Grand Master cf Sumatra , he felt
that it vvas omy an accident he was not a Mason , for Masonic blood might be said to be in his viens . He felt , with regard to his work in the parish , many others would have done it better , and fully appreciated their goodness in looking at it so kindly by taking the will for the deed , and , quoting an anecdote about Sidney Smith ' s first elevation to a benefice , which excited the laughter of the audience ,
he hoped his feelings were not of a similar nature . He reminded them that he was called to increased responsibilities , and conclude d by asking for their prayers . After singing the "National Anthem" the audience separated , having spent a very enjoyable evening , and we are sure that all wish Mr . Macdonald success in the future of his ministry .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN TUNNAH . The brethren of East Lancashire and many other brethren vvill learn with regret that their veteran Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . John Tunnah , departed this life 011 Sunday , 27 th ult ., in his 72 nd year . The deceased brother was seized with an attack of paralysis about eight weeks ago , and for the past six weeks it had assumed such severity as to
completely prostrate hun . He was attended by Dr . F . B . Mallett , but all his skill proved unavailing , and death ensued at a quarter to four on Sunday afternoon , at his residence No . in , Manchester-road , Bolton . Initiated on the 5 th of July , 1849 , in the Anchor and Hope Lodge , then No . 44 ( now No . 37 ) , Bolton , deceased was immediately appointed Secretary of his lotlge , in which office
he exerted himself assiduously for about seven years , and on his retirement from that oflice he vvas presented with a gold Past Master ' s jewel . In the year 1 S 68 he served as Master of his mother lolge . Soon alter his initiation he joined the St . John's Lodge , then No . 268 ( now No . 221 ) , Bolton , serving the office of J . W . in 1850 , and W . M . in 1851 . In 1854 he was appointed Prov . G . Secretary by
Lord Francis Egerton ( afterwards Earl of Elle .-mere ) , R . W . Prov . G . Master , which office he continued to hold up to the time of . his death , a pciiod of 2 . 5 years , during which period he had without exception attended the whole of the meetings uf the Prov . G . Lotlge . On his re-appointment in 1874 for the 21 st time as Prov . G . Secretary he was presented by Col . Starkie , R . W . I'rov . G . Master , with
a splendid jewel , as a mark of his appreciation of Bro . Tunnah ' s long and eminent services . At the installation of H . K . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . Grand Master , on 28 th April , 1875 , ^ ro * Tunnah attended as one of the special Stewards from East Lancashire . Bro . Tunnah was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in the Chapter of Concoid , No . 37 , Bolton , on the 2 nd Oct ., 1850 , and after
passing througu the various offices , served as First Principal in 18 55 , and for many years he has held the office of Prov . G . Scribe H . Deceased was also a P . E . C of the St . James of Jerusalem Encampment of Knights Templar , a Past Prov . G . Mark Overseer of Lancashire , and a member of thc Eighteenth Degree , and numsrous other Masonic Orders , but his great afftction in Masonry was for the
Craft Degrees . By profession he was a public accountant and auditor , having been in practice in Bolton ( his native town ) upwards of 40 years , the last 10 years of which he was in partnership with Bro . James Newton , who had for many years previously been his confidential clerk . By the expressed wish of the deceased the funeral , which took place on the ist May , was strictly private .
BRO . WILLIAM BROWN . On Wednesday afternoon , the 23 rd ult ., there was a large gathering of Masonic brethren ( in spite of the exceedingly unpleasant weather ) , at Anfield Cemetery , on the outskirts of Liverpool , lo pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of Bro . William Brown , who for a good many years had been idetititieel with the Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 , meeting at West Derby , and latterly with the
Marlborough Lod , *? , No . 1620 , meeting at I ' uebrook , near Liverpool . Amongst those present w r- Bos . II . Hindle , W . M . 1620 ; C . Tyrer , S . W . 1620 ; W . Woods , P . M . 1620 ; Luke Bagnall , Tteas ; urer 1620 ; Thomas McCracken , J . D . 1620 ; VV . King , I . G . 1620 ; F . B . Bramham , W . M . 1299 ; W . S . Bennett , S . W . 1299 , and S . D . 1620 ; P . McMildrow , P . M . 1299 , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C . 1299 ; W . Hiles , Sec . 1299 ; H . P . Bloomer , S . D . 1299 ; C . Ainsworth , S . S . 1299 ; R . W . Taylur , J . S . 1299 ;
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Consecration Of The Hervey Lodge, No. 1788.
The lodge having been closed , a very choice banquet followed , provided by Mr . S . C . Baynes , of the Cosmopolitan Hole ' , in his well-known first rate style , the table being tastefully decorated , antl the viands and all the wines were of the most excellent quality . All the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts ( interspersed with music , kiadly got up by W . Bro . M . R . Marquez ) were given , and heartily responded to . It is needless to adtl that a mo .-t pleasant evening was spent , and all concurred in wishing Bro . Prizgar and the Hervey Lodge every possible success .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND .
The annual convocation of this Provincial Grand Chapter was held in connection with the installation meeting of the Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279 , at the Freemasons ' Hall , Leicester , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Among the .. nrYinaninns nresent were the I ' rov . G . Snnerintendent . VV . tMl | f w--- ¦ - - --- w--p-- --- j
, — — g — . . — — . _ TV .. ____ . ... _ Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . H . S . ; C . Stretton ( Mayor of Leicester ) , P . GJ . ; George Toller ( P . G . S . B . Eng . ) , P . G . E . ; II . Deane , P . G . N . ; J . C . Duncombe , P . G . P . S . ; R . Boughton-Smith , P . G . Asst . Soj . ; S . S . Partridge , P . G . Reg . ; R . Waite , P . G . Si . Br . ; J . T . Tnorp , P . G . D . of C ; J . Wright-Smith , J . 279 ; W . Carrick Crofts , M . D ., M . E . Z . 779 ; Vf . S . Allen , J . 779 ; R . Dalgleish , J . 1130 ; II . Meadows ,
M . B . ; Knight , Pickering , Musson , and others . After the minutes had been read , antl the Treasurer ' s accounts passed , the Principals of the Chapter of Fortitude for the ensuing year were duly installed into their respective chairs by the Prov . Grand Superintendent , viz ., Comps . J . T . Thorp , Z . ; J . Wright-Smith , H . ; and Dr . Grant , J . The following Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed
and invested : Comp . C . Stretton ( Mayor of Leicester ) Prov . G . H . „ Henry Deane ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ George Toller , jun . ( rc-apptinted ) Prov . G . E . „ Duncombe Prov . G . N . . . Mammatt Prov . fi . l * . Soi .
„ Partridge Prov . ist A . G . P . Sj , „ Dr . Crofts I ' tov . 2 nd A . G . l' . bj „ Scullhorpe ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Treas . „ Waite Prov . ti . Reg .
, " * „ Walter S . Allen Prov . G . S . B . „ Henry . fames Prov . G . St . Br . „ J . T . Thorp ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ R . Dalgleish Prov . G . Org . „ J . Wright-Smith Comp . Musson , * ) . u ""¦ n
arid Comp . Kew ... ) ' '""• * ""' - „ T . Dunn P . G . Janitor . The business of the Provincial Grantl Chapter being concluded , the chairs of the Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279 , were taken by the newly-installed Principils , when the other officers were invested .
Bros , the Rev . F . H . Richards-. 11 , M . A ., S . W . 1560 ; R . J . Harradine , 523 ; J . Harrison , I . G . 1391 ; and J . Dove Hani . * , 1560 , having been unanimously elected on ballot , were duly exalted in a highly efficient manner by the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by Comp . Worthington , P . Soj ., after whicli the P . G . Superintendent , Comp . Kelly , delivered the Mystical Lecture .
On the conclusion of the business the companions sat down to an elegant banquet , to which full justice was done , and a few hours spent very pleasantly and harmoniously . In reference to the Treasurer ' s account of this chapter it may be mentioned that whilst the balance from last year
and the receipts amounted to £ 8 9 9 s . fid ., the only outlay upon refreshments was £ 1 19 s . 6 ) . "deficiency in the Stewards' | accounts for the year ending February , 1878 . " There was contributed in charity £ 16 16 s . ; Grand Chapter fees £ 14 7 s . 6 d . ; rent of hall £ 10 ; subscriptions , -vc , to Masonic library at the hall for books £ 5 12 s ., & c , etc ., letving a balance in hand of £ 33 15 s
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cheshire And North Wales.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES .
By command of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . 'the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., the annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of the united province of Cheshire and North Wales was
held on Friday , the iSth ult , at the Masonic Hall , Llandudno . The Provincial Graud Lodge was held under the warrant of St . David's Lotlge , Number 38 on the roll of Grand Lodge . The R . W . I ' rov . Grand Master was attended by the following Prov . Grand Officers : —Bros . William Bulkeley
Hughes , M . P . ( acting ) , V . W . D . P . G . M . M . ; George Higgins , P . S . G . W . ; Frederick K . Stevenson , P . S . J . W . ; W . L . Banks , P . G . M . O . ; H . M . Townsend , P . G . J . O . ; Richard Newhouse , P . G . Sec . ; Donald Fraser , P . G . R . ; Hugh Wilhams , P . G . A . D . C ; William Warren , P . G . I . G . ; f . Worth"igton , P . G . Tyler ; Dr . T . C . Roden , P . P . G . S . W . ; Wm .
Mit hews , P . P . J . W . ; G . L . Woodley , P . P . G . J . O . ; Major Henry Piatt , P . p . G . J . D .,- J . Salmon , P . P . G . R . ; R . Heathwtt , P . P . G . J . W . ; Edwd . Fiiend , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thos . Cox"tad , I ' . l ' . G . A . D . C . ; Lilley Ellis , P . P . G . S . D . ; Reginald S . Chamberlain , P . P . G . D . C ; and several other Past Provincial Gra ., d Officers of this and the adjoining province . The Provincial Grand Lodge vvas opened in tlue form with
solemn prayer at three o ' clock by the R . W . Provincial yrand Master , when in answer to the roll call every lodge "* ^ e Provtnce was represented . The Provincal Grantl Secretary real letters of apology rom the following Provincial Grand Officers who were ""* ble to attend -. —The Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , ^ fptain Hunter , Captain Hampton Lewis , W . Arthur "arrison , Charles H . Coates , H . H , Gilbody , Rev . J . W .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cheshire And North Wales.
Newellc Tanner , T . H . Kirk , John Pemberton , C . H , Matier , R . C . Griffiths , and f . R . Ross . The Provincial Grand Secretary read the minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lotlge held at Birkenhead , which were duly confirmed . A grant vvas mode of fourteen guineas each to the
Cheshire antl North Wales and Shropshire Masonic Educational Institution . The R . W . P . G . M . M . nominated antl invested the following brethren as Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . Rev . C . W . S . Stanhope , M . A ..., Prov . D . G . M . M . .. W . L . Banks - Prov . G . S . W .
„ Etlward Friend Prov . G . J . W . „ Thos . C . Thorburti Prov . G . M . O . ,, Edward Smith Prov . G . S O . „ Thomas H . Kirk Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . J . W . Newell Tanner ... Prov . G . C . „ Rev . B . Mayon Prov . G . C . ,, Fredk . K . Stevenson ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Richard Newhouse ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Major Tudor Prov . G . R . „ A . J . Brereton Prov . G . S . D . „ Hugh Williams Prov . G . J . D . ,, Wm . Agar Renshaw ... ... Prov . G . J . W .
„ Dr . Kolrnd Rogers Prov . G . D . C „ John Dutton Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Henry Jonrs Prov . G . S . D . „ Robert Owen Prov . G . S . B . „ Herb . rt Ellis Prov . G . Org . „ Chas . S . Dean Prov . G . I . G .
„ John Worthington Prov . G . T yler . „ A . McMillan , I . R . L . HazelJine , ") „ „ - . and J . C Purvis ... 'j P ™ . G . Stewards . After the other business had been transacted , the R . W Prov . Grand Master thanked the brethren for the large attendance , antl congratulated them on the increasing prosperity of Mark Masonry . He particularly thanked the Prov . Grand Officers for the assistance auel attention they hatl rendered him during the last twelve months . His
parliamentary duties were if that artluous nature that he could not possibly visit the lodge s as lit : would wish . He was glad to learn that it was likely North Wales would soon form itself into a province , as from the neighbourhood of Manchester to Hoi ) head was too much for one province to be well lockc 1 after . After thc lotlge closed the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , which gave saihfaction to all , at the Imperial Hotel .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Jamaica.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF JAMAICA .
At a meeting of Maik Master Masons held on the 26 th March , at Freem isons' Hall , Hanover-street , Kingston , Jamaica , the Right Wor . Dr . R . Hamilton , P . G . M . M . M ., constituted the Prov . Grand Mark Master Masons Lodgeof Jamaica , appointing the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —
R . W . Bro . J . W . Wnitbourne , 4 : ... Prov . D . G . M . M . M W . „ J . J . G . Lewis , 230 ... Prov . G . S . W . W . „ R . Langley , 240 Prov . G . | . W . W . „ G . J . De Cordova , 242 ... Prov . G M . O . „ A . De Cordova , 230 ... Prov . G . S . O . „ G . J . Sergeant , 240 ... Prov . G . J . O .
,, H . Stmes , jun ., 240 ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, E . X . L-oii , 240 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ O . D . lgado , sen ., 243 ... Prov . G . R . of M . „ S . E . Pietersz , 42 Prov . G . S . D . „ J . S . Asheuhieme , 23 a ... Preiv . G . J . D . „ O . Delgado , jun ., 242 ... Prov . G . I . of W . „ G . J . 1 'eynado , 42 ... Prov . G . D . of C . .. G . A . Camnbell . 2 . 10 ... Prov . G . Swd . B .
„ D . Bamed , 242 Prov . G . Std . B . „ A . H . Jones , 42 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ G . R . Taylor , 42 Prov . G . I . G . „ Dr . T . Allen , 42 ; Bro . * ) Capt . VV . P . D idson , f „ . „ , , , -. A n , „ 1 r u 11 . 7 Prov G . Stewards . 230 ; Bro . L . C Hollar , I „ G . Magnus Prov . G . Tyler .
Testimonial To The Rev. G. W. Macdonald, B.A.
TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV . G . W . MACDONALD , B . A .
A highly successful entertainment was given in thc Assembly Rooms , Ilolbeach , on Wednesday evening , the 1 Oth ult ., under the auspices of the Alexandra Lotlge of Freemasons , when a purse of upwards of £ 40 vvas presented to the Rev . Grant W . Macdonald , B . A ., who has
been curate of this parish for the last eight years , and has just been preferred to the vicarage of Holbeach , St . Mark ' s . The audience was one of the largest we have seen collected in the rooms for some time past , ' and it was a cheering sight to see so many of the parishioners taking an evident interest in what was going on , and must have
done the rev . gentleman ' s heart good to feel that his labours amongst the people had been appreciated . The proceedings commenced with a speech from thc Worshipful Master ( Bro . Hodgins ) , who said that Masons had assembled that evening to do honour to thc son of a distinguished Mason , while parishioners were there to express their esteem for one who had been their pastor for
some time . An excellent programme was then performed , of which we have on l y room to state that the singing was very good , antl the audience testifier . ' , by their repeated encores , how much they appreciated its superior character , Bro . A . M . Welch , I . G . 9 85 , then advanced up the room with a large purse , and , addressing thc Worshipful Master , informed him that it contained over £ 40 , collected from
Testimonial To The Rev. G. W. Macdonald, B.A.
subscribers , and the W . M . then called upon Canon Hemmans , the vicar , to present the testimonial . The rev . gentleman then said that he could only compare the proceedings that evening to the opening of Parliament in the absence of the Queen ; they hail had the flourish of trumpets , & c , in the goad concert they hid enjoyed , and it was his part now to read the Queen ' s speech , like the
Lord Chancellor ( laughter ) . He was sure his dear brother would fully appreciate their kindness to him that evening , one , like many other kindnesses , dealt out to him , and they were very glad to offer him this token of their icspect . Clergymen lived in glass houses ; they all looked to see how they lived . For his part , he was glad to feel they were not to loss him from the neighbourhood , and he trusted
their prayers would follow him to his neiv sphere of work . It had been his pleasing duty to promote both curates whom he had found in the parish when hc came to it , and concluded by presenting the testimonial . The Rev . Grant Macdonald , in his reply , thanked the parishioners for the honour they hatl done him , and said that he would long remember their kindness , though he
felt he did not deserve it ; it was not the first time they had been so . good to him , so that he was under a double debt of gratitude , which he could never repay . To the Freemasons he must especially return his thanks that evening , because he vvas not a Freemason himself , but as tbe son of the late Grand Master of Southern ' India , and the grandson of a former Grand Master cf Sumatra , he felt
that it vvas omy an accident he was not a Mason , for Masonic blood might be said to be in his viens . He felt , with regard to his work in the parish , many others would have done it better , and fully appreciated their goodness in looking at it so kindly by taking the will for the deed , and , quoting an anecdote about Sidney Smith ' s first elevation to a benefice , which excited the laughter of the audience ,
he hoped his feelings were not of a similar nature . He reminded them that he was called to increased responsibilities , and conclude d by asking for their prayers . After singing the "National Anthem" the audience separated , having spent a very enjoyable evening , and we are sure that all wish Mr . Macdonald success in the future of his ministry .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN TUNNAH . The brethren of East Lancashire and many other brethren vvill learn with regret that their veteran Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . John Tunnah , departed this life 011 Sunday , 27 th ult ., in his 72 nd year . The deceased brother was seized with an attack of paralysis about eight weeks ago , and for the past six weeks it had assumed such severity as to
completely prostrate hun . He was attended by Dr . F . B . Mallett , but all his skill proved unavailing , and death ensued at a quarter to four on Sunday afternoon , at his residence No . in , Manchester-road , Bolton . Initiated on the 5 th of July , 1849 , in the Anchor and Hope Lodge , then No . 44 ( now No . 37 ) , Bolton , deceased was immediately appointed Secretary of his lotlge , in which office
he exerted himself assiduously for about seven years , and on his retirement from that oflice he vvas presented with a gold Past Master ' s jewel . In the year 1 S 68 he served as Master of his mother lolge . Soon alter his initiation he joined the St . John's Lodge , then No . 268 ( now No . 221 ) , Bolton , serving the office of J . W . in 1850 , and W . M . in 1851 . In 1854 he was appointed Prov . G . Secretary by
Lord Francis Egerton ( afterwards Earl of Elle .-mere ) , R . W . Prov . G . Master , which office he continued to hold up to the time of . his death , a pciiod of 2 . 5 years , during which period he had without exception attended the whole of the meetings uf the Prov . G . Lotlge . On his re-appointment in 1874 for the 21 st time as Prov . G . Secretary he was presented by Col . Starkie , R . W . I'rov . G . Master , with
a splendid jewel , as a mark of his appreciation of Bro . Tunnah ' s long and eminent services . At the installation of H . K . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . Grand Master , on 28 th April , 1875 , ^ ro * Tunnah attended as one of the special Stewards from East Lancashire . Bro . Tunnah was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in the Chapter of Concoid , No . 37 , Bolton , on the 2 nd Oct ., 1850 , and after
passing througu the various offices , served as First Principal in 18 55 , and for many years he has held the office of Prov . G . Scribe H . Deceased was also a P . E . C of the St . James of Jerusalem Encampment of Knights Templar , a Past Prov . G . Mark Overseer of Lancashire , and a member of thc Eighteenth Degree , and numsrous other Masonic Orders , but his great afftction in Masonry was for the
Craft Degrees . By profession he was a public accountant and auditor , having been in practice in Bolton ( his native town ) upwards of 40 years , the last 10 years of which he was in partnership with Bro . James Newton , who had for many years previously been his confidential clerk . By the expressed wish of the deceased the funeral , which took place on the ist May , was strictly private .
BRO . WILLIAM BROWN . On Wednesday afternoon , the 23 rd ult ., there was a large gathering of Masonic brethren ( in spite of the exceedingly unpleasant weather ) , at Anfield Cemetery , on the outskirts of Liverpool , lo pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of Bro . William Brown , who for a good many years had been idetititieel with the Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 , meeting at West Derby , and latterly with the
Marlborough Lod , *? , No . 1620 , meeting at I ' uebrook , near Liverpool . Amongst those present w r- Bos . II . Hindle , W . M . 1620 ; C . Tyrer , S . W . 1620 ; W . Woods , P . M . 1620 ; Luke Bagnall , Tteas ; urer 1620 ; Thomas McCracken , J . D . 1620 ; VV . King , I . G . 1620 ; F . B . Bramham , W . M . 1299 ; W . S . Bennett , S . W . 1299 , and S . D . 1620 ; P . McMildrow , P . M . 1299 , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . C . 1299 ; W . Hiles , Sec . 1299 ; H . P . Bloomer , S . D . 1299 ; C . Ainsworth , S . S . 1299 ; R . W . Taylur , J . S . 1299 ;