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Formation Of A Prov. Grand M.M.M. Lodge Of Nottinghamshire.
great deal of its success was due to the popularity of its Grand Master . ( Applause . ) Bro . Lord HENNIKER in replying said he thanked them very much for the cordial reception they had given him . He prized their good feeling very highly , and if he was at all popular amongst the brethren it was perhaps because he tried to the best of his ability to do his duty to Mark Masonry . ( Applause . ) During the two years he had held office he had
been very fortunate in having good officers around him to back him up , to help him , and to do their duty as he had endeavoured to do his . ( Applause . ) He was sorry he was obliged to return to London early in the evening , but he had other duties besides those pertaining to Mark Masonry , and if he got back that ni ght he would have the whole of the following day before him , whereas if he delayed his return until the following morning he would lose the best Dart of
the day . He wished to thank the Provincial Grand Master and the whole of the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the magnificent reception they had given him , and for the trouble they had taken to make all the arrangements pleasant and comfortable . It was quite true that Mark Masonry was flourishing everywhere . Even the best of Institutions requiredalittlepushing sometimes ; but when he saw the enthusiasm displayed at every meeting of Mark
Masonry which he attended , he did not think there was much pushing required . It was not at Nottingham alone where they had met with enthusiastic receptions . They had certainly had a most interesting ceremony in a splendid Masonic Hall . Craft Masonry was most flourishing in the province of Nottinghamshire , and he believed that very soon Mark Masonry would be as flourishing . They met with great enthusiasm wherever they went , and if the Grand
Officers , the officers of lodges , and brethren carried on the business of Mark Masonry with the same spirit , having duty as their watchword , and the same desire to promote the welfare of the Order , he was sure they would go on from year to year increasing in strength , in numbers , in influence , and in usefulness . ( Applause . ) Their meeting that day had been of a most pleasing character , and he would carry away reminiscences of it which he would not
easily forget . There was one thing which had cast a cloud over their meeting , and that was the death of Bro . Vowles , who had taken a most active interest in that province both in Mark Masonry and in Craft Masonry . ( Hear , hear . ) He had heard of Bro . Vowles ' s death with deep regret . He had to apologise to them for the absence from that banquet of the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Kintore , who had had great pleasure in attending the meeting of the Grand
Lodge , but had been obliged to return to London as soon as it was over , in consequence of the illness of his children . Before sitting down he wished to propose to them " The Health of Bro . John Watson , the Provincial Grand Master , " to whom was entrusted the most important duty of governing that province in Mark Masonry . He was sure that in appointing Bro . Watson as their Provincial Grand Officer they had taken the best possible course for the
promotion of Mark Masonry in Nottinghamshire . ( Applause . ) Bros . Lord Henniker , Binckes , Dewar , and other Grand Officers here left the room in order to catch the train foe London . Bro . WATSON , in acknowledging the toast , said if the Grand Master felt a responsibility in the establishment of that province , how much greater responsibility did he ( Bro . Watson ) feel in undertaking the office of Grand Master
for Nottinghamshire . Of one thing he was certain , and that was that if any great measure of success attended their efforts it would be due to the assistance which his officers would be able to render him . He could himself do something , doubtless , but his officers could do a great deal more . Many of them had perhaps not had honours showered upon them as he had , but they had had a much greater experience in the working of the Craft , and it was to their
help he looked for the effectual working of the arrangements of the province . He did not believe that any Provincial Grand Master was surrounded by a better set of officers , and he would do his best to carry out the principles of the Order in a satisfactory way . When it was first designed to form a province , they put themselves in communication with the authorities in London , and from that day to this they had met with nothing but kindness and
assistance . In conclusion he proposed " The Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters , the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master ( the Earl of Kintore ) , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and with the toast he associated the name of Bro . Kelly , Prov . Grand Master for Leicestershire . Bro . KELLY responded , and thanked the company on behalf of the Grand Officers . He said he had known Bro . Watson for many years and had always found him kind
and courteous . He ( Bro . Kelly ) was the oldest Prov . Grand Officer in England , and Bro . Watson was now the youngest . He had a pleasant recollection of Mark Masonry in Nottingham many years ago , for he came to join that Order about 25 years since , and he was devotedly attached to it from that time onward . Bro . the Rev . BAGSHAWE also responded on behalf of the Grand Officers , and said he felt highly honoured , first
of all in having been appointed a Grand Chaplain in the County Palatine , and also , through Lord Latham ^ s kindness , in being chosen a Grand Chaplain from the time immemorial Lodge of Newstead Mark Masters when still an independent lodge , and before it recognised the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of Mark Masonry in England . His certificate was allowed by Bro . Binckes to be perfectly regular and correct , and nobody could be
more generous in their treatment of him than the Grand Mark Lodge of England had been . He trusted there would be perfect harmony throughout the country , and that Mark Masonry would make rapid progress . Bro . WATSON afterwards proposed "The Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Notts , Bro . W . Newton , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " lie referred particularly to the services of Bros . Newton and
George , and said the province had much reason to be grateful for the services they had tendered . Bro . NEWTON , in acknowledging the compliment , said it was sometimes necessary to sink small differences in order to gain great objects , and he felt that had been done in establishing this Provincial Grand Lodge . He extremely
regretted the death of Bro . Vowles , who had rendered such great service to the Order , and whose genial countenance they remembered so well ; but he was perfectly certain that their deceased brother was prepared to take office under the Great Overseer in the Lodge above . He also referred to the large family which Bro . Vowles had left behind , and made some practical suggestions with regard to their future career . He referred lo the valuable services which Bro
Formation Of A Prov. Grand M.M.M. Lodge Of Nottinghamshire.
Bussell had rendered to Craft Masonry and Mark Masonry , and congratulated this newly-formed lodge on the success which had attended its efforts . Bro . WATSON proposed " The W . M . and Officers and Members of the Newstead Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) , " to
which toast Bro . C . B . TRUMAN suitably responded . The other toasts included " Success to the Mark Renevolent Fund , " " The Visitors , " & c . In the course of the proceedings songs were rendered by Bro . R . De Lacy , M . A . Castings , Mr . Dunkerton , and Mr . Orange .
The Grand Master At Oxford.
THE GRAND MASTER AT OXFORD .
With impressive ceremony , and in presence of a distinguished company , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on Wednesday last laid the foundation stone of the Indian Institute in the University of Oxford with Masonic ceremony . The event was of interest not only in academic circles , but to the whole population of Oxford , who did
their utmost to give the Prince a loyal and enthusiastic welcome . The streets were gay with flags and banners , streamers and bannerets of every hue , and bands of excursionists poured in from all quarters to swell the vast throng which surged around the embryo building ere long to become the abiding place of the Indian Institute . The structure hereafter to be known by that title occupies a site
close to the Convocation House , and will have two handsome facades , one fronting Broad-street , and the other Holywell-street . Designed by Mr . Basil Champness in the style of the English Renaissance , the plan shows a free and bold treatment of the subject . Every use has been made of the advantages offered by the style to assist the purposes of the institute . Professor Monier Williams , by whose energy
the work has been carried to its present point , has explained that its first and main object is to give effective and trustworthy teaching in all subjects that relate to India and its inhabitants ; to promote and encourage Indian researches ; to concentrate and disseminate correct ideas on Indian matter by united effort and combined action . To carry out this object the total sum received up to the end of last
year was £ 20 , 150 , including donations from the Queen , the Prince of Wales , and a large number of Indian princes and well-wishers to India of all ranks and classes , in sums ranging from £ 1 to £ 9000 ( the latter the donation of Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey ) . Shortly before noon the Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire was opened in the Sheldoman Theatre . His
Royal Highness , as Grand Master of the Order , and most of the Grand Officers were present , and walked in procession through the Convocation Hall to the new building . After a short religious service , Professor Monier Williams asked His Royal Highness to lay the foundation stone , and a procession was formed from the dais to the turret , where the memorial stone is placed , the proper officers carrying the
cornucopia and the flagons with wine and oil . Before laying the stone the Prince delivered the ancient charge which from time immemorial has been spoken on like occasions . The Divine blessing having been invoked by the Grand Chaplain , Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE read the memorial inscription as follows : " This memorial stone was laid by his Royal HiVhness Albert Edward Prince of Wales ,
Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter , May 2 nd , 18 S 3 . Trustees , Sir Thomas Brassey , SirT . E . Colebrooke , Monier Williams , C . I . E . " Coins were then deposited in the cavity , and its bed of cement having been prepared , the stone was lowered to its place . Corn , wine , and oil were sprinkled upon it according to ancient form , and his Royal Highness declared the stone well and truly laid . After a
further short religious service the ceremony at the building was brought to a close . The Masonic procession returned to the Shelaonian Theatre , where the lodge was closed . A luncheon was afterwards given in Balliol Hall , under the presidency of Dr . Jowett . After lunch , Professor J OWETT , in an appropriate speech , briefly reviewed the steps which had led to the formation of
the Institute , and referred to the interest which the Royal Family had always taken in Oxford . He proposed "The Health of the Queen , " and the toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . The Dean of CHRIST CHURCH gave " The Health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the other Members of the Royal Family , " also speaking of the interest his Roval Hiehness had always taken in Oxford University .
The Prince of WALES : I feel deeply grateful to my old and valued friend , the Dean of Christ Church , for the kind way in which he has proposed this toast . It is , I can assure everybody here , always a sincere pleasure to me to revisit the University of Oxford , with which I have been associated now for nearly a quarter of a century . I only regret that of late years my visits , like those of angels ,
have been few and far between . But the University may rest assured that the deep interest I feel in everything connected with it has by no means diminished —( cheers)—and whenever an opportunity arises to come here and engage in any useful work of benefit to the University , it will always be a sincere pleasure to me . ( Cheers . ) There have been during these 25 years many changes . This is not the
occasion on which it would be right for me to allude to them ; still , when I come here and see the many fine edifices which have been erected , 1 cannot help been struck with the great progress that has been made . I can only say how gratified I was at the beautiful building we were in last night—the University Schools—and how glad I was
to sec that it was used for recreation , such as the concert which we had the pleasure of listening to there . ( Cheers . ) I have come here to-day to lay the foundation stone of the Indian Institute . To lay the foundation stone of a building which I cannot help thinking will be of great use , not only to this country but also to India , is an event of great interest ; but it is of peculiar interest to me ,
having been in India , and having had the opportunity , even though it were only for a brief time , of travellieg over a vast expanse of that country , and coming into contact with many distinguished Indians . I feel convinced that this Institute will draw nearer together those bonds of brotherhood and affection which are so desirable between
her Majesty ' s Indian subjects and the mother country . ( Cheers . ) Such an Institute is a matter of some imporance to students , not only in this country , but in other nations—not only to students from India itself , but to outsiders who may wish to come and study the languages of India , its topography , its geography ,
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and its history , and to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with that country , which , from the immense distance , was naturally very difficult for many to visit . Most cordially do I endorse the wishes which have fallen from the lips of the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of Christ Church , that this enterprise , so successfully begun by Professor Monier Williams , may be carried to full completion . ( Cheers . ) He has shown that energy which I think is the
boast of every Englishman , that when a work is once begun we work at it until it is finished . ( Cheers . ) I congratulate him after all the years of trouble he has had , that the day has now come when the foundation-stone has been laid , and I trust that before many months are over the edifice willbe erected , and that he will hear of many within its walls deriving all those advantages which it has been brought into existence to supply . ( Cheers . ) Our time is short ,
and I will not detain you longer . 1 thank you sincerely for your kindness to myself , for your mention of the name of the Princess , who regrets that she cannot be present , and also on behalf of my brother the Duke of Albany , whose absence on the Continent prevents him accompanying mc on this interesting occasion . ( Cheers . ) Sir STAFFORD NOKTHCOTK proposed "The Chancellor , the Vice-Chancellor , and the Scholars of Oxford University , " which was responded to by the Marquis of
SALISBURY . The Earl ot KIMBEKLEY proposed "The Health of Professor Monier Williams . " Professor MONIER WILLIAMS , in reply , spoke of the interest which her Majesty and the Royal Family took in the work , and thanked all the subscribers who had assisted
htm in founding the Institute . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had kindly encouraged him in the work , and had urged him to persevere in his efforts to make India better known to Englishmen . The proceedings were then brought to a close , and his Royal Highness returned to London by the special train which left Oxford at half-past four .
Provincial Priory Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
On Monday , the 30 th ult ., this Provincial Priory held its annual gathering under the banner of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory , No . 101 , in the Masonic Hall , York . At three o'clock p . m . the Ancient Ebor Preceptory was opened by its E . Preceptor , Fra . M . Millington , and shortly afterwards
the Prov . Sub-Prior , Fra . J . VV . Woodall , was announced , and received with due honours . Fra . Woodall then opened a Provincial Priory , and proceeded to business , explaining the absence of Lord Londesborough , the Prov . Prior . The members of the Order who were present were ( from Ancient Ebor ) Fras . M . Millington , Rev . | . E . M . Young , T . B . Whytehead , J . S . Cumberland , W " . Lawton , Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , G . Simpson , I . Marshall , and VV . Brown ;
( from Antient York ) Fras . F . A . Hopwood , M . C . Peck , VV . Reynolds , G . Wilkinson , H . Logan , and Edwd . Kipps ; ( from Geoffry de Bouillon ) Fias . VV . H . Marwood , Ivor Murray , and S . Middleton . Visitors : Fras . T . W . Tew , Prov . Prior West Yorkshire ; J . D . Kay , Prov . Sub-Prior West Yorkshire ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , J . W . Monckman , J . Quarterman , and J . Deacon . The Prov . Prior of West Yorkshire was received and
saluted with the usual honours . I he minutes of the last Provincial Priory , held at Scarborough , were read and confirmed . The report of the Committee on the bye-laws was received and adopted , and Fra . VV . Reynolds was unanimously re-elected Prov . Treasurer . The alms were collected for a Masonic charitable object , and amounted to £ 2 10 . The following Provincial appointments were
made : Fra . Rev . J . E . M . Young Prov . Prelate . „ S . Middleton ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Chancellor „ T . B . Whytehead Prov . Constable . „ F . A . Hopwood ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Marshal . „ f . Murray ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Reg .
„ J . S . Cumberland ( re-appointed ) Prov . Sub-MarsI „ E . Kipps ( re-appointed ) Prov . Almoner . „ M . Millington Prov . 1 st Std . B . „ H . Logan Prov . 2 ndStd . B
„ J . Marshall Prov . Herald . „ W . Brown Prov . Capt . of G . An invitation was given to the Sub-Prior to hold the next annual meeting in Hull . The Provincial Priory and Preceptory having been closed the members adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where a banquet had been prepared , at which the Sub-Prior presided .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on the iSth ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn occupied the President's chair , Bro . James Brett , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . Charles Atkins , Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . There were also present Bros . Thos . Cubitt , W . Mann ,
H . T . Garrod , J . H . Matthews , G . P . Britten , Charles Dairy , Charles B . Hogard , ] . D . Collier , F . R . Spaull , VV . P . Brown , Alfred Spaull , " Wm . Holloway , G . E . Fairchild , Capt . Nicols , Geo . Cordwell , T . C . Walls , } ames Daivkins , John Maclean , John Jervis , Thomas Harper , Charles Hawksly , Geo . Andrews , VV . A . Tinney , A . J . Burr , J . F . de Gallais , T . VV . Ockenden , Courtenay
Wynne , A . tisley , H . P . Tiddeman , W . Groove , H . ] . Tucker , J . R . Behenna , J . C . Woodrow , W . O . Lyon , A . Marvin , W . Hopekirk , Edgar Bowyer , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The brethren first confirmed grants recommended at the previous meeting to the amount of £ 305 . The brethren then proceeded to consider the new list , in
which there were 30 petitioners . In the course of a three hours' sitting two of these were dismissed and six were deferred . The remaining 22 were relieved as follows , viz . : one with £ 100 ( £ 100 ); two with £ 50 ( £ 100 ) ; three with £ 40 ( £ 120 ); six with £ 3 o ( £ iSo ); bvo with £ 25 , ( £ 50 ); two with £ 20 ( £ 40 ); one with £ 15 ( £ 15 ); three with £ 10 ( £ 30 ); and two with £ 5 ( £ 10 ); total £ 645 . The lodge was closed at nine o'clock .
The St . John of Wapping Lodge , No . 1306 , has recently dropped "Wapping" from its title , and is nov » simply the Lodge of St . John .
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Formation Of A Prov. Grand M.M.M. Lodge Of Nottinghamshire.
great deal of its success was due to the popularity of its Grand Master . ( Applause . ) Bro . Lord HENNIKER in replying said he thanked them very much for the cordial reception they had given him . He prized their good feeling very highly , and if he was at all popular amongst the brethren it was perhaps because he tried to the best of his ability to do his duty to Mark Masonry . ( Applause . ) During the two years he had held office he had
been very fortunate in having good officers around him to back him up , to help him , and to do their duty as he had endeavoured to do his . ( Applause . ) He was sorry he was obliged to return to London early in the evening , but he had other duties besides those pertaining to Mark Masonry , and if he got back that ni ght he would have the whole of the following day before him , whereas if he delayed his return until the following morning he would lose the best Dart of
the day . He wished to thank the Provincial Grand Master and the whole of the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the magnificent reception they had given him , and for the trouble they had taken to make all the arrangements pleasant and comfortable . It was quite true that Mark Masonry was flourishing everywhere . Even the best of Institutions requiredalittlepushing sometimes ; but when he saw the enthusiasm displayed at every meeting of Mark
Masonry which he attended , he did not think there was much pushing required . It was not at Nottingham alone where they had met with enthusiastic receptions . They had certainly had a most interesting ceremony in a splendid Masonic Hall . Craft Masonry was most flourishing in the province of Nottinghamshire , and he believed that very soon Mark Masonry would be as flourishing . They met with great enthusiasm wherever they went , and if the Grand
Officers , the officers of lodges , and brethren carried on the business of Mark Masonry with the same spirit , having duty as their watchword , and the same desire to promote the welfare of the Order , he was sure they would go on from year to year increasing in strength , in numbers , in influence , and in usefulness . ( Applause . ) Their meeting that day had been of a most pleasing character , and he would carry away reminiscences of it which he would not
easily forget . There was one thing which had cast a cloud over their meeting , and that was the death of Bro . Vowles , who had taken a most active interest in that province both in Mark Masonry and in Craft Masonry . ( Hear , hear . ) He had heard of Bro . Vowles ' s death with deep regret . He had to apologise to them for the absence from that banquet of the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Kintore , who had had great pleasure in attending the meeting of the Grand
Lodge , but had been obliged to return to London as soon as it was over , in consequence of the illness of his children . Before sitting down he wished to propose to them " The Health of Bro . John Watson , the Provincial Grand Master , " to whom was entrusted the most important duty of governing that province in Mark Masonry . He was sure that in appointing Bro . Watson as their Provincial Grand Officer they had taken the best possible course for the
promotion of Mark Masonry in Nottinghamshire . ( Applause . ) Bros . Lord Henniker , Binckes , Dewar , and other Grand Officers here left the room in order to catch the train foe London . Bro . WATSON , in acknowledging the toast , said if the Grand Master felt a responsibility in the establishment of that province , how much greater responsibility did he ( Bro . Watson ) feel in undertaking the office of Grand Master
for Nottinghamshire . Of one thing he was certain , and that was that if any great measure of success attended their efforts it would be due to the assistance which his officers would be able to render him . He could himself do something , doubtless , but his officers could do a great deal more . Many of them had perhaps not had honours showered upon them as he had , but they had had a much greater experience in the working of the Craft , and it was to their
help he looked for the effectual working of the arrangements of the province . He did not believe that any Provincial Grand Master was surrounded by a better set of officers , and he would do his best to carry out the principles of the Order in a satisfactory way . When it was first designed to form a province , they put themselves in communication with the authorities in London , and from that day to this they had met with nothing but kindness and
assistance . In conclusion he proposed " The Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters , the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master ( the Earl of Kintore ) , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and with the toast he associated the name of Bro . Kelly , Prov . Grand Master for Leicestershire . Bro . KELLY responded , and thanked the company on behalf of the Grand Officers . He said he had known Bro . Watson for many years and had always found him kind
and courteous . He ( Bro . Kelly ) was the oldest Prov . Grand Officer in England , and Bro . Watson was now the youngest . He had a pleasant recollection of Mark Masonry in Nottingham many years ago , for he came to join that Order about 25 years since , and he was devotedly attached to it from that time onward . Bro . the Rev . BAGSHAWE also responded on behalf of the Grand Officers , and said he felt highly honoured , first
of all in having been appointed a Grand Chaplain in the County Palatine , and also , through Lord Latham ^ s kindness , in being chosen a Grand Chaplain from the time immemorial Lodge of Newstead Mark Masters when still an independent lodge , and before it recognised the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of Mark Masonry in England . His certificate was allowed by Bro . Binckes to be perfectly regular and correct , and nobody could be
more generous in their treatment of him than the Grand Mark Lodge of England had been . He trusted there would be perfect harmony throughout the country , and that Mark Masonry would make rapid progress . Bro . WATSON afterwards proposed "The Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Notts , Bro . W . Newton , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " lie referred particularly to the services of Bros . Newton and
George , and said the province had much reason to be grateful for the services they had tendered . Bro . NEWTON , in acknowledging the compliment , said it was sometimes necessary to sink small differences in order to gain great objects , and he felt that had been done in establishing this Provincial Grand Lodge . He extremely
regretted the death of Bro . Vowles , who had rendered such great service to the Order , and whose genial countenance they remembered so well ; but he was perfectly certain that their deceased brother was prepared to take office under the Great Overseer in the Lodge above . He also referred to the large family which Bro . Vowles had left behind , and made some practical suggestions with regard to their future career . He referred lo the valuable services which Bro
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Bussell had rendered to Craft Masonry and Mark Masonry , and congratulated this newly-formed lodge on the success which had attended its efforts . Bro . WATSON proposed " The W . M . and Officers and Members of the Newstead Lodge ( Time Immemorial ) , " to
which toast Bro . C . B . TRUMAN suitably responded . The other toasts included " Success to the Mark Renevolent Fund , " " The Visitors , " & c . In the course of the proceedings songs were rendered by Bro . R . De Lacy , M . A . Castings , Mr . Dunkerton , and Mr . Orange .
The Grand Master At Oxford.
THE GRAND MASTER AT OXFORD .
With impressive ceremony , and in presence of a distinguished company , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on Wednesday last laid the foundation stone of the Indian Institute in the University of Oxford with Masonic ceremony . The event was of interest not only in academic circles , but to the whole population of Oxford , who did
their utmost to give the Prince a loyal and enthusiastic welcome . The streets were gay with flags and banners , streamers and bannerets of every hue , and bands of excursionists poured in from all quarters to swell the vast throng which surged around the embryo building ere long to become the abiding place of the Indian Institute . The structure hereafter to be known by that title occupies a site
close to the Convocation House , and will have two handsome facades , one fronting Broad-street , and the other Holywell-street . Designed by Mr . Basil Champness in the style of the English Renaissance , the plan shows a free and bold treatment of the subject . Every use has been made of the advantages offered by the style to assist the purposes of the institute . Professor Monier Williams , by whose energy
the work has been carried to its present point , has explained that its first and main object is to give effective and trustworthy teaching in all subjects that relate to India and its inhabitants ; to promote and encourage Indian researches ; to concentrate and disseminate correct ideas on Indian matter by united effort and combined action . To carry out this object the total sum received up to the end of last
year was £ 20 , 150 , including donations from the Queen , the Prince of Wales , and a large number of Indian princes and well-wishers to India of all ranks and classes , in sums ranging from £ 1 to £ 9000 ( the latter the donation of Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey ) . Shortly before noon the Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire was opened in the Sheldoman Theatre . His
Royal Highness , as Grand Master of the Order , and most of the Grand Officers were present , and walked in procession through the Convocation Hall to the new building . After a short religious service , Professor Monier Williams asked His Royal Highness to lay the foundation stone , and a procession was formed from the dais to the turret , where the memorial stone is placed , the proper officers carrying the
cornucopia and the flagons with wine and oil . Before laying the stone the Prince delivered the ancient charge which from time immemorial has been spoken on like occasions . The Divine blessing having been invoked by the Grand Chaplain , Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE read the memorial inscription as follows : " This memorial stone was laid by his Royal HiVhness Albert Edward Prince of Wales ,
Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter , May 2 nd , 18 S 3 . Trustees , Sir Thomas Brassey , SirT . E . Colebrooke , Monier Williams , C . I . E . " Coins were then deposited in the cavity , and its bed of cement having been prepared , the stone was lowered to its place . Corn , wine , and oil were sprinkled upon it according to ancient form , and his Royal Highness declared the stone well and truly laid . After a
further short religious service the ceremony at the building was brought to a close . The Masonic procession returned to the Shelaonian Theatre , where the lodge was closed . A luncheon was afterwards given in Balliol Hall , under the presidency of Dr . Jowett . After lunch , Professor J OWETT , in an appropriate speech , briefly reviewed the steps which had led to the formation of
the Institute , and referred to the interest which the Royal Family had always taken in Oxford . He proposed "The Health of the Queen , " and the toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . The Dean of CHRIST CHURCH gave " The Health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the other Members of the Royal Family , " also speaking of the interest his Roval Hiehness had always taken in Oxford University .
The Prince of WALES : I feel deeply grateful to my old and valued friend , the Dean of Christ Church , for the kind way in which he has proposed this toast . It is , I can assure everybody here , always a sincere pleasure to me to revisit the University of Oxford , with which I have been associated now for nearly a quarter of a century . I only regret that of late years my visits , like those of angels ,
have been few and far between . But the University may rest assured that the deep interest I feel in everything connected with it has by no means diminished —( cheers)—and whenever an opportunity arises to come here and engage in any useful work of benefit to the University , it will always be a sincere pleasure to me . ( Cheers . ) There have been during these 25 years many changes . This is not the
occasion on which it would be right for me to allude to them ; still , when I come here and see the many fine edifices which have been erected , 1 cannot help been struck with the great progress that has been made . I can only say how gratified I was at the beautiful building we were in last night—the University Schools—and how glad I was
to sec that it was used for recreation , such as the concert which we had the pleasure of listening to there . ( Cheers . ) I have come here to-day to lay the foundation stone of the Indian Institute . To lay the foundation stone of a building which I cannot help thinking will be of great use , not only to this country but also to India , is an event of great interest ; but it is of peculiar interest to me ,
having been in India , and having had the opportunity , even though it were only for a brief time , of travellieg over a vast expanse of that country , and coming into contact with many distinguished Indians . I feel convinced that this Institute will draw nearer together those bonds of brotherhood and affection which are so desirable between
her Majesty ' s Indian subjects and the mother country . ( Cheers . ) Such an Institute is a matter of some imporance to students , not only in this country , but in other nations—not only to students from India itself , but to outsiders who may wish to come and study the languages of India , its topography , its geography ,
The Grand Master At Oxford.
and its history , and to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with that country , which , from the immense distance , was naturally very difficult for many to visit . Most cordially do I endorse the wishes which have fallen from the lips of the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of Christ Church , that this enterprise , so successfully begun by Professor Monier Williams , may be carried to full completion . ( Cheers . ) He has shown that energy which I think is the
boast of every Englishman , that when a work is once begun we work at it until it is finished . ( Cheers . ) I congratulate him after all the years of trouble he has had , that the day has now come when the foundation-stone has been laid , and I trust that before many months are over the edifice willbe erected , and that he will hear of many within its walls deriving all those advantages which it has been brought into existence to supply . ( Cheers . ) Our time is short ,
and I will not detain you longer . 1 thank you sincerely for your kindness to myself , for your mention of the name of the Princess , who regrets that she cannot be present , and also on behalf of my brother the Duke of Albany , whose absence on the Continent prevents him accompanying mc on this interesting occasion . ( Cheers . ) Sir STAFFORD NOKTHCOTK proposed "The Chancellor , the Vice-Chancellor , and the Scholars of Oxford University , " which was responded to by the Marquis of
SALISBURY . The Earl ot KIMBEKLEY proposed "The Health of Professor Monier Williams . " Professor MONIER WILLIAMS , in reply , spoke of the interest which her Majesty and the Royal Family took in the work , and thanked all the subscribers who had assisted
htm in founding the Institute . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had kindly encouraged him in the work , and had urged him to persevere in his efforts to make India better known to Englishmen . The proceedings were then brought to a close , and his Royal Highness returned to London by the special train which left Oxford at half-past four .
Provincial Priory Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
On Monday , the 30 th ult ., this Provincial Priory held its annual gathering under the banner of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory , No . 101 , in the Masonic Hall , York . At three o'clock p . m . the Ancient Ebor Preceptory was opened by its E . Preceptor , Fra . M . Millington , and shortly afterwards
the Prov . Sub-Prior , Fra . J . VV . Woodall , was announced , and received with due honours . Fra . Woodall then opened a Provincial Priory , and proceeded to business , explaining the absence of Lord Londesborough , the Prov . Prior . The members of the Order who were present were ( from Ancient Ebor ) Fras . M . Millington , Rev . | . E . M . Young , T . B . Whytehead , J . S . Cumberland , W " . Lawton , Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , G . Simpson , I . Marshall , and VV . Brown ;
( from Antient York ) Fras . F . A . Hopwood , M . C . Peck , VV . Reynolds , G . Wilkinson , H . Logan , and Edwd . Kipps ; ( from Geoffry de Bouillon ) Fias . VV . H . Marwood , Ivor Murray , and S . Middleton . Visitors : Fras . T . W . Tew , Prov . Prior West Yorkshire ; J . D . Kay , Prov . Sub-Prior West Yorkshire ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , J . W . Monckman , J . Quarterman , and J . Deacon . The Prov . Prior of West Yorkshire was received and
saluted with the usual honours . I he minutes of the last Provincial Priory , held at Scarborough , were read and confirmed . The report of the Committee on the bye-laws was received and adopted , and Fra . VV . Reynolds was unanimously re-elected Prov . Treasurer . The alms were collected for a Masonic charitable object , and amounted to £ 2 10 . The following Provincial appointments were
made : Fra . Rev . J . E . M . Young Prov . Prelate . „ S . Middleton ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Chancellor „ T . B . Whytehead Prov . Constable . „ F . A . Hopwood ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Marshal . „ f . Murray ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . Reg .
„ J . S . Cumberland ( re-appointed ) Prov . Sub-MarsI „ E . Kipps ( re-appointed ) Prov . Almoner . „ M . Millington Prov . 1 st Std . B . „ H . Logan Prov . 2 ndStd . B
„ J . Marshall Prov . Herald . „ W . Brown Prov . Capt . of G . An invitation was given to the Sub-Prior to hold the next annual meeting in Hull . The Provincial Priory and Preceptory having been closed the members adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where a banquet had been prepared , at which the Sub-Prior presided .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on the iSth ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn occupied the President's chair , Bro . James Brett , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . Charles Atkins , Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . There were also present Bros . Thos . Cubitt , W . Mann ,
H . T . Garrod , J . H . Matthews , G . P . Britten , Charles Dairy , Charles B . Hogard , ] . D . Collier , F . R . Spaull , VV . P . Brown , Alfred Spaull , " Wm . Holloway , G . E . Fairchild , Capt . Nicols , Geo . Cordwell , T . C . Walls , } ames Daivkins , John Maclean , John Jervis , Thomas Harper , Charles Hawksly , Geo . Andrews , VV . A . Tinney , A . J . Burr , J . F . de Gallais , T . VV . Ockenden , Courtenay
Wynne , A . tisley , H . P . Tiddeman , W . Groove , H . ] . Tucker , J . R . Behenna , J . C . Woodrow , W . O . Lyon , A . Marvin , W . Hopekirk , Edgar Bowyer , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The brethren first confirmed grants recommended at the previous meeting to the amount of £ 305 . The brethren then proceeded to consider the new list , in
which there were 30 petitioners . In the course of a three hours' sitting two of these were dismissed and six were deferred . The remaining 22 were relieved as follows , viz . : one with £ 100 ( £ 100 ); two with £ 50 ( £ 100 ) ; three with £ 40 ( £ 120 ); six with £ 3 o ( £ iSo ); bvo with £ 25 , ( £ 50 ); two with £ 20 ( £ 40 ); one with £ 15 ( £ 15 ); three with £ 10 ( £ 30 ); and two with £ 5 ( £ 10 ); total £ 645 . The lodge was closed at nine o'clock .
The St . John of Wapping Lodge , No . 1306 , has recently dropped "Wapping" from its title , and is nov » simply the Lodge of St . John .