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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Staffordshire.
on many occasions , and it was evident that he had the interest of Freemasonry at heart , and did everything that he could to promote it . These toasts were heartily received , as was that of I lie Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " which was proposed by Bro . TUDOR . Bro . BODENHAMin proposing "The Right Worshipful
, Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire , " said while Bro . Mclntyre , the Grand Registrar , who at present ruled over the Craft in Staffordshire , was a hearty , genial , and good Mason , it was to be regretted that they had not one living in the province to take the position formerly held by the late Earl of Shrewsbury . _ The toast was cordially received . Bro . BAYLISS , P . G . S . W ., proposed "The W . D . P . G . M .
of Staffordshire , " remarking that Bro . Tudor on the present occasion deserved their warmest sympathy , for he was suffering very considerably from illness , and made a great sacrifice or his personal comfort and convenience to fulfil the duties attached to his office . The toast was drunk with much warmth of feeling on the part of the brethren . Bro . TUDOR , in acknowledging the toast , said he had
had an opportunity of presiding more or less over the province ten or twelve years , during a good deal of which time they had had no Grand Master , so that he had had an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the working of the lodges , and also with many of the brethren . But the duties were quite sufficient for a P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . At the same time , he had done his best in the position which he had occupied . ( Applause . ) Unfortunately the last few years his health had not been so good as he could have
wished it to be , and the Grand Master would not give him the assistance of a Deputy , and he had not been able to visit so many of the lodges as he should like to have-done . He had received the greatest possible assistance from Bro . Cartwright , Bro . Bodenham , and other officers of Prov . Grand Lodge ; but , at the same time , he felt that one occupying his position ought to personally visit the brethren in different lodges in the province , and unless he had assistance he was afraid he should have to ask to be
relieved from his office . Bro . THORNE , Wolverhampton , in an eloquent and complimentary speech , which was well received , proposed "The Health of the P . G . Wardens and other Officers of P . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " for whom the P . G . S . W . responded . Bro . J OSEPH ROWLANDS , P . P . G . J . W ., gave the toast of "The W . Masters of the Lodges in the Province , " for whom Bro . WOOD , 729 , and Bro . DAVY , 1060 , responded .
The following toasts were also drunk : " 1 he Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . BARKER , P . G . J . W . ; " The Provincial Grand Stewards , " proposed by Bro . CARTWRIGHT , in highly complimentary terms , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . T . FoWKE , and Bro . BAGNALL ; "The Ladies , " proposed by Bro . CARTWRIGHT ; and
"The Host , " proposed by Bro . boWKEand acknowledged by Bro . NUTT . The proceedings were enlivened by the excellent singing of a glee party . Much credit is due for the complete success of the meeting to the activity of the Provincial Grand Stewards , and the admirable arrangements which they made .
Province Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
The Annual Communication of this Prov . Grand Lodge was held in the Grand Hotel , at Scarbro ' , on the 20 th ult ., under the banner of the Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . 'The weather was fine , and there was a large muster of the brethren . A special train was ordered at York for the Earl
of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master , but at the last moment was countermanded , a telegram having been received from his Lordship , who was confined to his room at Upleatham by a severe feverish cold . The meeting was , therefore , presided over by his Deputy , W . Bro . Dr . Bell , of Hull . The Board of Benevolence met at 12 . 30 , and transacted its business , and at two o'clock the brethren having assembled
in the lodge room , a procession was marshalled , and the Provincial Grand Lodge entered the apartment and took their places , and the lodge was opened . Amongst the Grand and Provincial Grand Officers present on the occasion were Bros . J . P . Bell , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , Grand Chaplain of England ; Sir Charles Legard , P . P . S . G . W . ; Sir Harcourt Johnstone , P . G . J . W .: F . Binckes , P . G . Steward ; R . W . Hollon ,
Prov . G . Treasurer ; Sir James Meek , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Lawton , P . P . G . R . ; J . March , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . W . Woodall , P . P . S . G . W . ; I . Murray , P . G . S . D ( China ); J . W . Taylor , Prov . G . S . W . ; T . W . Tew , D . P . G . M . ( West Yorkshire ); R . Mitford Taylor , Prov . G . Chaplain ; T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . D . C . ; G . Balmford , P . P . G . O . ; C . W . Cheeseman , P . P . G . O . ; F . A . Hopwood , Prov . G . S . B . ; John Trotter , P . P . J . G . W . ( Durham ); J . Thompson , P . P . G . S . B . j J . T . Atkinson ,
P . P . G . J . D . ; J . H . Handyside , P . P . J . G . W . ; I . Sissons , P . P . G . Reg . ; It . Green , Prov . G . R . ; II . B . Anderson , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . S . Moss , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . S . Camidge , P . P . G . O . ; F . Foster , Prov . G . D . C . ; G . Ayre , Prov . J . G . D . ; A . Farmer , P . P . G . D . C ; T . C . Davison , P . P . G . D . C ; W . H . Delamere , P . P . J . G . D . ; Rev . L . W . Heath , P . P . G . C ; A . Eraser , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . O . Piercy ,
P . P . G . W . ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; W . H . Rose , Prov . J . G . W . ; R . J . Field , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Marshall , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Thompson , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . G . Long , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . J . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . H . Blane , P . P . G . C ; J . Todd , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . G . Smith , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Teale , P . P . G . D . ; and many W . M . ' s , Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren of lodges . The Grand Officers and visitors having been saluted , the business of the meeting was pursued , and the bye-laws of
the newly-formed Charity . Association of the province were brought up and confirmed . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M . 1611 , was unanimously appointed Charity Steward for the province , and a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . John Thompson , P . M ., of Hull , who hid served in that capacity for a number of
years . The Treasurer s statement was read and adopted . On the motion of Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , a sum of twenty-five guineas was voted to the fund being raised for a testimonial to Bro . M . C . Peck , Prov . Grand Secretary , and it was arranged that the presentation should be made to that brother at York early next year .
Province Of North And East Yorkshire.
The Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed as follows : Bro . Ivor Murray Prov . S . G . W . ., J . S . Cumberland Prov . J . G . W . " 15 -Jv L ^ } Prov . G . Chaps . „ Rev . II . Grecves ) „ G . Bohn Prov . G . Reg . „ M . C . Peck Prov . G . Sec .
„ H . Toozes Prov . S . G . D . „ A . Buckle Prov . J . G . D . „ C . Palliser Prov . G . S . of W „ R . Huntley Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Hogg Prov . G . A . D . C . .. ' R . Bo ' ggett Prov . G . S . B .
„ C . G . Padel Prov . G . O . „ J . Coulson Prov . G . P . „ W . Dunn Prov . G . A . P . „ F . J . Lambert Prov . G . Tyler . „ J . Lowe Prov . G . A . Tyler
W . Bro . R . W . Hollon was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed . Subsequently a banquet was held , at which the D . P . G . M . presided , and of which about 100 brethren partook . The toasts were interspersed with selections of music , performed in an excellent manner by the Scarbro' Masonic Ban 3 .
New Masonic Hall At Hanley.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT HANLEY .
A neat building just erected in Cheapside , Hanley , to be termed the Freemasons' Hall , was opened on 'luesday evening , the 19 th ult . It has been erected by Bro ^ C . Butters , by arrangement with the Menturia Lodge of Freemasons , No . 41 S , the object being to secure forthe brethren a permanent and convenient place exclusively devoted to
Masonic meetings . This has been effected by the appropriation of the first floor for the use of the Menturia Lodge , the ground floor being reserved for business purposes . Bro . E . E . Scrivener , P . P ^ G . S . D ., has designed and personally superintended the erection of the building , the arrangements of which are admirable . The first floor , as already jtated , has been especially constructed for Masonic purposes .
On entering the building from Cheapside there is a spacious vestibule the floors of which are formed with encaustic tiles inlaid with Maionic devices and emblems . The staircase forming an approach to the Masonic rooms is a stone one of ample dimensions , divided from the entrance hall with glass partition and doors , the glass being richly engraved with emblems . On landing , the lodge room is
approached through an ante-room , to theleft of which , and in connection , are Tyler ' s and retiring rooms fitted up with every convenience . The lodge room is a very handsome apartment in the style called Queen Anne , forty-one feet by twenty-two feet , and fifteen feet high . The walls to a height of five feet six inches are plain , and above are divided into panels with richly moulded pilasters and
cornice , the ceiling panelled between the main roof timbers , which are moulded and painted . The room is lighted by five windows on one side , which are fitted with blinds , curtains , and cornices of rich character . The furniture is principally new , being of oak and morocco made to design . The artificial lighting is three star pendants suspended from centre panels of ceiling . The ventilation
has received great attention , and bids fair to be a perfect success , the circulation of air being constant , and , so far as we could see , entirely without draught . The rooms are all heated with small hot water pipes , by Bro . T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . D ., of Hanley . About fifty brethren , including several visitors from other lodges , assembled at the Hall on Tuesday evening , the 10 th ult ., and after the transaction of the ordinary
monthly meeting they adjourned to the Queen's Hotel , where a supper was held by way of celebrating the opening of the new premises . Bro . Spencer Lawton , W . M ., presided . During the evening the W . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . Butters , " to whose energy and brotherly feeling he said the members of the . Menturia Lodge were indebted for having secured them an admirable building , which was in all respects convenient for their meetings . The rooms had been well planned , and the whole building was
a credit to all concerned in its erection . The toast was
heartily received . Bro . BUTTERS , in acknowled g ing the toast , said , in purchasing the land for the new building he had two objects in vieiy—one was to provide suitable premises for property sales free from the excessive drinking practices associated with such sales , and the other was to secure for the Menturia Lodge a permanent place suitable in all respects for
their meetings . Those whom he was addressing were interested directl y in the latter object , and they now had a building in which they could meet with comfort for the transaction of their Masonic meetings . Other congratulatory remarks were made by different speakers , and it was felt that Hanley Freemasons' Hall was equal , if not superior , to any building of the kind in the Province of Staffordshire .
The Grand Lodges Of Scotland And Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGES OF SCOTLAND AND QUEBEC .
We are informed that the difficulties which have existed between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Scotland are about shortly to be ended , in view of which the following proclamation from Grand Master Graham has been
issued : — RICHMOND , P . O ., October 14 , 1 SS 0 . —To all brethren of obedience to the M * . W . the Grand Lodge of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of the Province of Quebec , and to all whom the following may concern : Be it known unto you all , that it has been duly communicated to me that the Committees recently appointed by
the MAY . the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and by the R . W . the District Grand Lodgeof Montreal Scottish Constitution , have met , and have happily and unanimously agreed upon proposals for the adjustment of differences hitherto existing ; and embodying among other important principles of final settlement of the same , that the three private lodges in the
laid city , heretofore under the jurisdiction of the M . W . the Grand Lodge of Scotland , do become of obedience to the M . W . [ the Grand Lodge of Quebec . And it having been further officially communicated to me that the aforesaid District Grand Lodge has unanimously approved of the said terms and conditions of final settlement , and that the aforesaid private lodges , under its immediate jurisdiction , namely , the Elgin , the Argyle , and the King Solomon ,
The Grand Lodges Of Scotland And Quebec.
have happily declared their adherence to , and acceptance of , the aforesaid proposals of adjustment and final settlement of the said differences , on the conditions therein set forth , upon the same being duly ratified and confirmed by the Grand Lodge of Quebec . Therefore , be it known unto you all , that by virtue of the power vested in me as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , I do hereby revoke and annul
the Proclamation and interdict anent the said differences issued by the Grand Master of Quebec , of date June 21 1 S 7 S , and the said edict is hereby revoked and annulled until such time as further action thereanent shall be taken by the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master , of Quebec . Of all which , you , and all others whom the said
proclamation and interdict may in any way concern , shall take due notice and govern yourself accordingly . Witness my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and the attestation of the Grand Secretary thereof , at Richmond , P . O ., this 14 th day of October , A . L . 5 SS 0 , and A . D . 1 SS 0 . ~
( Signed , ) J . H . GRAHAM , Grand Master G . L . of Oue Attest , ( Signed , ) J II . ISAACSON , Grand Sec . G . L . of Oue
Consecration Of The Shakespeare Mark Lodge, No. 40, At Warwick.
CONSECRATION OF THE SHAKESPEARE MARK LODGE , No . 40 , AT WARWICK .
At the consecration of the above lodge , the following oration was delivered by Bro . the Rev . W . Randell : . Most W . G . M . M . and Brethren : We are taught , and well taught , that Masonry is progressive . The terms constantly used in one ritual indicate this . We speak of Degrees , besides our various grades of office , of initiating , passing ,
raising , cxaiting , advancing , perfecting . So we learn that in the First Degree we are instructed in the duties we owe to God , to our neighbour , and to ourselves . I n the Second we are admitted to participate in the mysteries of human science , and to trace the goodness and majesty of the Creator b y minutely analysing His works . The Third , we are told , is the cement of the whole ; it is calculated to bind men together by mystic points of fellowship , as in a bond of fraternal
affection and brotherly love ; it points to the darkness of death and the obscurity of the grave , as the forerunner of a more brilliant light which shall follow at the resurrection of the just . 'Then we are expressly reminded that the Royal Arch is not a Fourth Degree , but the completion of the Third . Now it will be my aim , in the few remarks I shall address toyou . toshew that the Degree of M . M . M . is very fitly regarded as the Fourth , that it is one of the most , if not the
most legitimate Degrees of the Order . that , if I maysoexpress it , whereas the first three are more or less contemplative , it is practical—that , in a word , it leads us to put in operation every day of our lives the great precepts which they invited us to think upon . And if this be so , I am sure that we shaU feel ourselves under great obligations to those enlightened and zealous members of the Order who have asserted the place and dignity of this Degree , often against
what 1 must term the unenlightened and . prejudiced opposition of rulers in the Craft . And further , I trust that we shall be stirred up to promote its extension among our brethren so that we may witness many a repetition of the auspicious ceremony engaging us to-day . All will admit that the origin of our Order was operative , and I think it is well to add , that it was not simply or commonly operative , but always religiously so .
1 hrough all the traditions of the Order , which are of any historical value , this is apparent . However far back we go in the annals of the East , of Ancient Greece , or Ancient Rome , we find that colleges of artisans existed , that they were bound together in guilds or lodges , with secrets restricted to themselves , and using symbols , pledges , or marks , which were regarded as sacred bonds of union and sympathy . But without entering into details of these
( which time does not permit ) , let me call attention to the fact that this particular form of Masonry not only existed , but of necessity existed , at the great era of the building of K . S . ' s Temple , about 1000 years before Christ . When we bear in mind that 150 , 000 workmen , or thereabout , were employed in that great and glorious work , and that it was completed in little more than seven years , while works of far less magnitude and splendour have occupied as many
centuries , we must sec that it needed , and that there must have been , wonderful organisation to control this vast multitude , to inspect their work , to pay their wages , and to fulfil all those other requirements for preserving harmony , rewarding the diligent , and punishing the idle . Such an organisation we see in the formation of lodges with their graduated Degrees and officers , and above all in the rule that every Mason should be provided with a peculiar mark
to be placed on his work , thus distinguishing it from that of any one of his fellows . B y the aid of these marks the Overseers were enabled , without difficulty , to trace any piece of defective work to the faulty workman , and every attempt at imposition would be effectually prevented . Subsequent history confirms this ; showing clearly that a similar usage has always been kept up among the operative Masonic lodges . These marks arc found at Spires , Worms ,
Strasburg , and many other places , and on the great cathedral of Cologne , just completed . They are found in the far East on the walls of the fortress of Allahabad ( built , 542 ); and they abound in the ancient buildings of Great Britain , France , and other countries . Almost all the sacred edifices of any note in Europe were built by these bodies of Masons , who in the Middle Ages were encouraged by Emperors who became their patrons , and bv Popes
whose Bulls conferred great privileges on them . One of these declares that the regulations were made ;" after the example of Hiram , King of 'T yre , when he sent artisans to King Solomon for the purpose of building the Temple of Jerusalem . " From these the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , Germany , France , and Italy , have all regularly descended , and in all of them the peculiar system of marks was maintained . In taking a retrospect of this kind ,
however brief , we must not pass over the singular fact that the early Christians carried similar marks whereby they became known to their fellow Christians in their travels , and there can be no doubt that it is to this custom allusion is made in the last book of the Sacred Volume , where it is said , " To him that overcometh will I give a white stone , and in it a new name written , which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it . " But further , I am persuaded that this use of marks owes
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Staffordshire.
on many occasions , and it was evident that he had the interest of Freemasonry at heart , and did everything that he could to promote it . These toasts were heartily received , as was that of I lie Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " which was proposed by Bro . TUDOR . Bro . BODENHAMin proposing "The Right Worshipful
, Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire , " said while Bro . Mclntyre , the Grand Registrar , who at present ruled over the Craft in Staffordshire , was a hearty , genial , and good Mason , it was to be regretted that they had not one living in the province to take the position formerly held by the late Earl of Shrewsbury . _ The toast was cordially received . Bro . BAYLISS , P . G . S . W ., proposed "The W . D . P . G . M .
of Staffordshire , " remarking that Bro . Tudor on the present occasion deserved their warmest sympathy , for he was suffering very considerably from illness , and made a great sacrifice or his personal comfort and convenience to fulfil the duties attached to his office . The toast was drunk with much warmth of feeling on the part of the brethren . Bro . TUDOR , in acknowledging the toast , said he had
had an opportunity of presiding more or less over the province ten or twelve years , during a good deal of which time they had had no Grand Master , so that he had had an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the working of the lodges , and also with many of the brethren . But the duties were quite sufficient for a P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . At the same time , he had done his best in the position which he had occupied . ( Applause . ) Unfortunately the last few years his health had not been so good as he could have
wished it to be , and the Grand Master would not give him the assistance of a Deputy , and he had not been able to visit so many of the lodges as he should like to have-done . He had received the greatest possible assistance from Bro . Cartwright , Bro . Bodenham , and other officers of Prov . Grand Lodge ; but , at the same time , he felt that one occupying his position ought to personally visit the brethren in different lodges in the province , and unless he had assistance he was afraid he should have to ask to be
relieved from his office . Bro . THORNE , Wolverhampton , in an eloquent and complimentary speech , which was well received , proposed "The Health of the P . G . Wardens and other Officers of P . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " for whom the P . G . S . W . responded . Bro . J OSEPH ROWLANDS , P . P . G . J . W ., gave the toast of "The W . Masters of the Lodges in the Province , " for whom Bro . WOOD , 729 , and Bro . DAVY , 1060 , responded .
The following toasts were also drunk : " 1 he Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . BARKER , P . G . J . W . ; " The Provincial Grand Stewards , " proposed by Bro . CARTWRIGHT , in highly complimentary terms , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . T . FoWKE , and Bro . BAGNALL ; "The Ladies , " proposed by Bro . CARTWRIGHT ; and
"The Host , " proposed by Bro . boWKEand acknowledged by Bro . NUTT . The proceedings were enlivened by the excellent singing of a glee party . Much credit is due for the complete success of the meeting to the activity of the Provincial Grand Stewards , and the admirable arrangements which they made .
Province Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
The Annual Communication of this Prov . Grand Lodge was held in the Grand Hotel , at Scarbro ' , on the 20 th ult ., under the banner of the Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . 'The weather was fine , and there was a large muster of the brethren . A special train was ordered at York for the Earl
of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master , but at the last moment was countermanded , a telegram having been received from his Lordship , who was confined to his room at Upleatham by a severe feverish cold . The meeting was , therefore , presided over by his Deputy , W . Bro . Dr . Bell , of Hull . The Board of Benevolence met at 12 . 30 , and transacted its business , and at two o'clock the brethren having assembled
in the lodge room , a procession was marshalled , and the Provincial Grand Lodge entered the apartment and took their places , and the lodge was opened . Amongst the Grand and Provincial Grand Officers present on the occasion were Bros . J . P . Bell , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , Grand Chaplain of England ; Sir Charles Legard , P . P . S . G . W . ; Sir Harcourt Johnstone , P . G . J . W .: F . Binckes , P . G . Steward ; R . W . Hollon ,
Prov . G . Treasurer ; Sir James Meek , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Lawton , P . P . G . R . ; J . March , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . W . Woodall , P . P . S . G . W . ; I . Murray , P . G . S . D ( China ); J . W . Taylor , Prov . G . S . W . ; T . W . Tew , D . P . G . M . ( West Yorkshire ); R . Mitford Taylor , Prov . G . Chaplain ; T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . D . C . ; G . Balmford , P . P . G . O . ; C . W . Cheeseman , P . P . G . O . ; F . A . Hopwood , Prov . G . S . B . ; John Trotter , P . P . J . G . W . ( Durham ); J . Thompson , P . P . G . S . B . j J . T . Atkinson ,
P . P . G . J . D . ; J . H . Handyside , P . P . J . G . W . ; I . Sissons , P . P . G . Reg . ; It . Green , Prov . G . R . ; II . B . Anderson , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . S . Moss , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . S . Camidge , P . P . G . O . ; F . Foster , Prov . G . D . C . ; G . Ayre , Prov . J . G . D . ; A . Farmer , P . P . G . D . C ; T . C . Davison , P . P . G . D . C ; W . H . Delamere , P . P . J . G . D . ; Rev . L . W . Heath , P . P . G . C ; A . Eraser , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . O . Piercy ,
P . P . G . W . ; W . Tesseyman , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; W . H . Rose , Prov . J . G . W . ; R . J . Field , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Marshall , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Thompson , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . G . Long , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . J . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . H . Blane , P . P . G . C ; J . Todd , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . G . Smith , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Teale , P . P . G . D . ; and many W . M . ' s , Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren of lodges . The Grand Officers and visitors having been saluted , the business of the meeting was pursued , and the bye-laws of
the newly-formed Charity . Association of the province were brought up and confirmed . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M . 1611 , was unanimously appointed Charity Steward for the province , and a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . John Thompson , P . M ., of Hull , who hid served in that capacity for a number of
years . The Treasurer s statement was read and adopted . On the motion of Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , a sum of twenty-five guineas was voted to the fund being raised for a testimonial to Bro . M . C . Peck , Prov . Grand Secretary , and it was arranged that the presentation should be made to that brother at York early next year .
Province Of North And East Yorkshire.
The Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed as follows : Bro . Ivor Murray Prov . S . G . W . ., J . S . Cumberland Prov . J . G . W . " 15 -Jv L ^ } Prov . G . Chaps . „ Rev . II . Grecves ) „ G . Bohn Prov . G . Reg . „ M . C . Peck Prov . G . Sec .
„ H . Toozes Prov . S . G . D . „ A . Buckle Prov . J . G . D . „ C . Palliser Prov . G . S . of W „ R . Huntley Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Hogg Prov . G . A . D . C . .. ' R . Bo ' ggett Prov . G . S . B .
„ C . G . Padel Prov . G . O . „ J . Coulson Prov . G . P . „ W . Dunn Prov . G . A . P . „ F . J . Lambert Prov . G . Tyler . „ J . Lowe Prov . G . A . Tyler
W . Bro . R . W . Hollon was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed . Subsequently a banquet was held , at which the D . P . G . M . presided , and of which about 100 brethren partook . The toasts were interspersed with selections of music , performed in an excellent manner by the Scarbro' Masonic Ban 3 .
New Masonic Hall At Hanley.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT HANLEY .
A neat building just erected in Cheapside , Hanley , to be termed the Freemasons' Hall , was opened on 'luesday evening , the 19 th ult . It has been erected by Bro ^ C . Butters , by arrangement with the Menturia Lodge of Freemasons , No . 41 S , the object being to secure forthe brethren a permanent and convenient place exclusively devoted to
Masonic meetings . This has been effected by the appropriation of the first floor for the use of the Menturia Lodge , the ground floor being reserved for business purposes . Bro . E . E . Scrivener , P . P ^ G . S . D ., has designed and personally superintended the erection of the building , the arrangements of which are admirable . The first floor , as already jtated , has been especially constructed for Masonic purposes .
On entering the building from Cheapside there is a spacious vestibule the floors of which are formed with encaustic tiles inlaid with Maionic devices and emblems . The staircase forming an approach to the Masonic rooms is a stone one of ample dimensions , divided from the entrance hall with glass partition and doors , the glass being richly engraved with emblems . On landing , the lodge room is
approached through an ante-room , to theleft of which , and in connection , are Tyler ' s and retiring rooms fitted up with every convenience . The lodge room is a very handsome apartment in the style called Queen Anne , forty-one feet by twenty-two feet , and fifteen feet high . The walls to a height of five feet six inches are plain , and above are divided into panels with richly moulded pilasters and
cornice , the ceiling panelled between the main roof timbers , which are moulded and painted . The room is lighted by five windows on one side , which are fitted with blinds , curtains , and cornices of rich character . The furniture is principally new , being of oak and morocco made to design . The artificial lighting is three star pendants suspended from centre panels of ceiling . The ventilation
has received great attention , and bids fair to be a perfect success , the circulation of air being constant , and , so far as we could see , entirely without draught . The rooms are all heated with small hot water pipes , by Bro . T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . D ., of Hanley . About fifty brethren , including several visitors from other lodges , assembled at the Hall on Tuesday evening , the 10 th ult ., and after the transaction of the ordinary
monthly meeting they adjourned to the Queen's Hotel , where a supper was held by way of celebrating the opening of the new premises . Bro . Spencer Lawton , W . M ., presided . During the evening the W . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . Butters , " to whose energy and brotherly feeling he said the members of the . Menturia Lodge were indebted for having secured them an admirable building , which was in all respects convenient for their meetings . The rooms had been well planned , and the whole building was
a credit to all concerned in its erection . The toast was
heartily received . Bro . BUTTERS , in acknowled g ing the toast , said , in purchasing the land for the new building he had two objects in vieiy—one was to provide suitable premises for property sales free from the excessive drinking practices associated with such sales , and the other was to secure for the Menturia Lodge a permanent place suitable in all respects for
their meetings . Those whom he was addressing were interested directl y in the latter object , and they now had a building in which they could meet with comfort for the transaction of their Masonic meetings . Other congratulatory remarks were made by different speakers , and it was felt that Hanley Freemasons' Hall was equal , if not superior , to any building of the kind in the Province of Staffordshire .
The Grand Lodges Of Scotland And Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGES OF SCOTLAND AND QUEBEC .
We are informed that the difficulties which have existed between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Scotland are about shortly to be ended , in view of which the following proclamation from Grand Master Graham has been
issued : — RICHMOND , P . O ., October 14 , 1 SS 0 . —To all brethren of obedience to the M * . W . the Grand Lodge of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of the Province of Quebec , and to all whom the following may concern : Be it known unto you all , that it has been duly communicated to me that the Committees recently appointed by
the MAY . the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and by the R . W . the District Grand Lodgeof Montreal Scottish Constitution , have met , and have happily and unanimously agreed upon proposals for the adjustment of differences hitherto existing ; and embodying among other important principles of final settlement of the same , that the three private lodges in the
laid city , heretofore under the jurisdiction of the M . W . the Grand Lodge of Scotland , do become of obedience to the M . W . [ the Grand Lodge of Quebec . And it having been further officially communicated to me that the aforesaid District Grand Lodge has unanimously approved of the said terms and conditions of final settlement , and that the aforesaid private lodges , under its immediate jurisdiction , namely , the Elgin , the Argyle , and the King Solomon ,
The Grand Lodges Of Scotland And Quebec.
have happily declared their adherence to , and acceptance of , the aforesaid proposals of adjustment and final settlement of the said differences , on the conditions therein set forth , upon the same being duly ratified and confirmed by the Grand Lodge of Quebec . Therefore , be it known unto you all , that by virtue of the power vested in me as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , I do hereby revoke and annul
the Proclamation and interdict anent the said differences issued by the Grand Master of Quebec , of date June 21 1 S 7 S , and the said edict is hereby revoked and annulled until such time as further action thereanent shall be taken by the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master , of Quebec . Of all which , you , and all others whom the said
proclamation and interdict may in any way concern , shall take due notice and govern yourself accordingly . Witness my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and the attestation of the Grand Secretary thereof , at Richmond , P . O ., this 14 th day of October , A . L . 5 SS 0 , and A . D . 1 SS 0 . ~
( Signed , ) J . H . GRAHAM , Grand Master G . L . of Oue Attest , ( Signed , ) J II . ISAACSON , Grand Sec . G . L . of Oue
Consecration Of The Shakespeare Mark Lodge, No. 40, At Warwick.
CONSECRATION OF THE SHAKESPEARE MARK LODGE , No . 40 , AT WARWICK .
At the consecration of the above lodge , the following oration was delivered by Bro . the Rev . W . Randell : . Most W . G . M . M . and Brethren : We are taught , and well taught , that Masonry is progressive . The terms constantly used in one ritual indicate this . We speak of Degrees , besides our various grades of office , of initiating , passing ,
raising , cxaiting , advancing , perfecting . So we learn that in the First Degree we are instructed in the duties we owe to God , to our neighbour , and to ourselves . I n the Second we are admitted to participate in the mysteries of human science , and to trace the goodness and majesty of the Creator b y minutely analysing His works . The Third , we are told , is the cement of the whole ; it is calculated to bind men together by mystic points of fellowship , as in a bond of fraternal
affection and brotherly love ; it points to the darkness of death and the obscurity of the grave , as the forerunner of a more brilliant light which shall follow at the resurrection of the just . 'Then we are expressly reminded that the Royal Arch is not a Fourth Degree , but the completion of the Third . Now it will be my aim , in the few remarks I shall address toyou . toshew that the Degree of M . M . M . is very fitly regarded as the Fourth , that it is one of the most , if not the
most legitimate Degrees of the Order . that , if I maysoexpress it , whereas the first three are more or less contemplative , it is practical—that , in a word , it leads us to put in operation every day of our lives the great precepts which they invited us to think upon . And if this be so , I am sure that we shaU feel ourselves under great obligations to those enlightened and zealous members of the Order who have asserted the place and dignity of this Degree , often against
what 1 must term the unenlightened and . prejudiced opposition of rulers in the Craft . And further , I trust that we shall be stirred up to promote its extension among our brethren so that we may witness many a repetition of the auspicious ceremony engaging us to-day . All will admit that the origin of our Order was operative , and I think it is well to add , that it was not simply or commonly operative , but always religiously so .
1 hrough all the traditions of the Order , which are of any historical value , this is apparent . However far back we go in the annals of the East , of Ancient Greece , or Ancient Rome , we find that colleges of artisans existed , that they were bound together in guilds or lodges , with secrets restricted to themselves , and using symbols , pledges , or marks , which were regarded as sacred bonds of union and sympathy . But without entering into details of these
( which time does not permit ) , let me call attention to the fact that this particular form of Masonry not only existed , but of necessity existed , at the great era of the building of K . S . ' s Temple , about 1000 years before Christ . When we bear in mind that 150 , 000 workmen , or thereabout , were employed in that great and glorious work , and that it was completed in little more than seven years , while works of far less magnitude and splendour have occupied as many
centuries , we must sec that it needed , and that there must have been , wonderful organisation to control this vast multitude , to inspect their work , to pay their wages , and to fulfil all those other requirements for preserving harmony , rewarding the diligent , and punishing the idle . Such an organisation we see in the formation of lodges with their graduated Degrees and officers , and above all in the rule that every Mason should be provided with a peculiar mark
to be placed on his work , thus distinguishing it from that of any one of his fellows . B y the aid of these marks the Overseers were enabled , without difficulty , to trace any piece of defective work to the faulty workman , and every attempt at imposition would be effectually prevented . Subsequent history confirms this ; showing clearly that a similar usage has always been kept up among the operative Masonic lodges . These marks arc found at Spires , Worms ,
Strasburg , and many other places , and on the great cathedral of Cologne , just completed . They are found in the far East on the walls of the fortress of Allahabad ( built , 542 ); and they abound in the ancient buildings of Great Britain , France , and other countries . Almost all the sacred edifices of any note in Europe were built by these bodies of Masons , who in the Middle Ages were encouraged by Emperors who became their patrons , and bv Popes
whose Bulls conferred great privileges on them . One of these declares that the regulations were made ;" after the example of Hiram , King of 'T yre , when he sent artisans to King Solomon for the purpose of building the Temple of Jerusalem . " From these the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , Germany , France , and Italy , have all regularly descended , and in all of them the peculiar system of marks was maintained . In taking a retrospect of this kind ,
however brief , we must not pass over the singular fact that the early Christians carried similar marks whereby they became known to their fellow Christians in their travels , and there can be no doubt that it is to this custom allusion is made in the last book of the Sacred Volume , where it is said , " To him that overcometh will I give a white stone , and in it a new name written , which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it . " But further , I am persuaded that this use of marks owes