Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.

Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , " eulogising him for the zeal he had shown in the discharge of his duties . He succeeded a nobleman who was well and woithily esteemed , and therefore the task was of a somewhat onerous character . Hc expressed a hope that Sir Walter might long be spared to discharge the duties of his important effice . ( Applause ) .

The R . W . Prov . G . Master , in acknowledging the toast , said he had , during his brief year of office , visited 14 out of the 20 lodges in the province , and he hoped shortly to be able to visit the rest . He trusted he should be long spared to occupy his present proud position and to have the happiness of frequently meeting the brethren . He was greatly obliged to his officers for the way in which they had

rallied around him on all occasions . Might they meet for many years in peace , happiness and brotherly love . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Mayall ( Mayor of Brighton ) proposed " Thc Deputy Grand Master and Officers of Provii . cial Grand Lodge . " He spoke in flattering terms of their Masonic virtues and their assiduity in discharging their duties .

Bro . J . H . Scott , in reply , said that during the past twelve months the G . M . had taken all the duties upon himself , visiting nearly every lodge , and bringing each one up to the mark . He expressed a hope that the volume of the Sacred Law would ever be found open in their lodges , and that the feelings of brotherly love , relief and truth might ever reign among them . ( Applause . )

The Prov . G . S . Warden ( Bro . Sergison ) also acknowledged the compliment . Bco . C . A . Woolley gave "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of the Deputy Prov . G . M . of Kent and the Mayor of Brighton , both of whom responded in general terms of thanks . Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . S ., proposed " The Health

of the W . Ms , of the Province , " coupled with the names of Bro . Wyatt ( Chichester ) , and Bro . St . Clair ( Bognor ) , who responded . Bro . W . H . Hallett proposed " The Stewards , " and expressed his thanks to these brethren who had so well and successfully catered for their enjoyment that evening . They had very efficiently discharged the duties of their

office . To this toast Bro . Jos . Farncombe ( Lewes ) responded , also Bro . Nell ( . Brighton ) and Bro . Sharp ( Horsham ) . Thc Prov ; G . 'M . complimented the Stewards not only on thc excellent dinner , but the very capital music which had been nrovided ^ and great credit was due to Bro . Devin

for the admirable avangements which he hid made , as the music had tended gVea ' . Iy towarels the enjoyment of the evening ; ( Applause . ) The proceedings , which were throughout of a m- 'St enjoyable character , were brought to a close about ten o ' clock .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHUMBERLAND .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland and Berwick was held on Tuesday , 8 th inst ., at Alnwick , under the banner of the Alnwick Lodge , 1167 . The loelge was opened at two o ' clock , in the Corn Exchange , when the attendance ot brethren was the largest

which has ever taken place in the province . Thc Right Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , occupied the chair , being surrounded by the Grand Officers of the province . Thc Grand Secretary ( Bro . B . T . Thompson ) read the minutes of the last meeting , which were confirmed . The Treasurer ( Bro . Anderson ) read thc financial

statement , showing that the income of the Grand Lodge during thc year was £ 437 , and the expenditure £ zia ; £ 1200 was invested in bonds , and thc interest paid annually to thc Treasurer . The Secretary read the report of the Committee , recommending that £ 84 should be granted towards Masonic Charities , and i . 95 towarels various local charities in

the province . Thc report was unanimously agreed to . The reports of the various lodges were then read , all of which showed that each lodge was in a prosperous condition , and had during the past year worked harmoniously together . The G . M . said he could not say that the number of Masons in the province had increased

during the past year ; m fact , Masonry had been stationary . When hc presided at the Grand Lodge last year , the number of Masons in the province was 1563 , whereas this year the number was 1545 , being a loss since last year of 18 . Still he considered that Masonry was in a prosperous condition . On the motion of Bro . Davis , Bro . Anderson was

unanimously re-elected T reasurer , and a cordial vote ol thanks was given to him for his past services . The following brethren were then appointed Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — A . Robertson Prov . G . S . W . K . Ridsdalc Prov . G . J . W . Rev . G . Robinson ... Prov . G . Chaplain .

Anderson Prov . G . Treas . G . Cockburn Prov . G . Reg . B . T . 1 'hompson Prov . G . Sec . J . Bolam Prov . G . S . D . John Harkcss Prov . G . J . D . I . A . Forbes Prov . G . S . of W .

Davis Prov . G . D . C . S . Hughes Prov . G . A . D . C . r . S . Rule Prov . G . Swd . B . 15 . Hall Piov . G . Org . R . C . Armstrong ... ... ... Prov . G . Purs . J . Taylor Prov . G . A . Purs . G . Currie ... ... ... ... Pror . G . Tyler .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.

This concluded the business , and the Prov . G . M . having addressed a few words to his Past Grand Officers and those whom he had that day appointed , the Grand Lodge was closed in due form . Afterwards , the brethren proceeded to Alnwick Castle , where , on the invitation of the Prov . G . M ., and by permission of the Duke of Northumberland , they dined

together . Upwards of 700 sat down to dinner , which was served up in the banqueting hall . The Prov . G . M . on entering the room , was received with honours , and Bro . Davis having stated that her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland was in the gallery , three times three cheers were given . Grace was sung by a number of the children from the

Duchess of Northumberland's school . Grace was also sung after dinner , and his lordship gave the toast of " Her Majesty the Queen , " which was drank with all the honours . His lordship next gave ' His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " which was received with enthusiasm . The Prov . G . M ., Earl Percy , M . P , then gave " The M . W .

Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " characterising Lord Carnarvon as a kind friend , a wise adviser , and one who had the interests of Freemasonry at heart . ( Cheers . ) The V . W . D . P . G . M . ( Bro . Cockcroft ) gave "The Health of the Prov . G . M ., Earl Percy , " which was received

with the most vociferous cheering . His Lordship , in reply , said it gave him great pleasure , before vacating the chair—r ( " no , no " )—of seeing the Provincial Grand Lodge assemble in Alnwick for the first time since he had occupied the chair . ( Applause . ) Alluding to what he characterised as a lurking notion that he had copied the example of the Marquis of Ripon —( " no

no " )—he took the opportunity , in the presence of so large an assemblage of the Freemasons of Northumberland , of saying in the most explicit terms thit there was not the shadow of a foundation for such reports —( cheers ) —and that hc was net a Roman Catholic . ( Great cheering . ) There was nothing to be ashamed of in anyone becoming a Roman Catholic , or in joining any religious denomination , but tf ere was in being afraid to

avow it . He repeated he was not a Roman Catholic , and , please God , hc never would be . ( Great cheering , the whole assembly rising and waving their handkerchiefs . ) He again mentioned this , so that if any one of them heard the story repeated he would be able to contradict it . ( Cheers ) . In conclusion , he hoped they would never have occasion to regret his occupying that station . ( Cheers . ) Several other toasts followed ,

Dublin Masonic Orphan Boys' School.

DUBLIN MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS ' SCHOOL .

We have been kindly favoured by our esteemed Bro . William Frazer , F . R . C . S . T , L . K . Q . C . I ., & c , etc ., of Dublin , and P . M . 494 , with the following description of the really handsome medal which has been struck for the prizes in this Institution : —

The medal is of silver . The obverse represents King Solomon consulting with Hiram on thc building of the Temple . The king is represented seated , Hiram standing opposite to him , both having their hands placed on a plan of the Temple spread before them , and at Solomon ' s side are seen his shield and sword , the Utter being of the peculiar leaf shape , common in early times with all thc

primitive races who employed bronze weapons , and which are so well-known to Irish antiquarians from their frequent occurrence amongst the collections of our early antiquities . Both these figures are appropriately draped in flowing robes and crowned , behind them are represented pillars of the Temple and a pyramid of hewn stones , and above thc king is a festooned curtain .

In the engraving of ihe medal is read " 1 Chron . xxii . " The reverse contains a blank space , reserved for thc intended inscription ( the boy ' s name , date , etc . ) , around this are disposed two symbolic wreaths , one consisting of a branch of thc tree acacia ( acacia nelotic ) , the meaning of which every Mason will understand , i's leaflets are all

disposed so that each leaf looks upwards , and its round flower buds are visible , emblematic of life and hope . The other consists of a wreath of olive leaves to denote the student ' s victory and its reward . The Masonic emblems of thc compass and square forma suitable junction of the wreaths beneath . Around the outside of these wreaths is inscribed "Masonic Orphan

Boys' School , Ireland . " To those familiar with medals it will be sufficient to say , that it measures four minutes scale , or it may be described as being about two inches in diameter . This medal , by Bro . John Woodhouse , the well-known die sinker of Dublin , who , a few years ago , it will be remembercd , designed an equally beautiful medal for the Irish Masonic Female Orphan School .

The Editor of the " Cosmopolitan Masonic Pocket Book " will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries or members of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , etc ., of any change in place or day of meeting since January last . The City Press of Wednesday last , contained list of the Shareholders of thc City of Glasgow Bank .

The license for Music and Dancing was renewed to Bro . John Oliver of the Surrey Masonic Hall at the Surrey Sessions on Thursday . Bro . John Douglass , pioprieter of the Standard Theatre , was installed as W . M . of the Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , on Wednesday last .

Dublin Masonic Orphan Boys' School.

The following' reply has been sent by the Prince of Wales to an address presented lo him on Saturday by the Freemasons of Alloa : — " To Thomas Milne , Esq ., M . D ., St . John ' s Lodge , No . 69 , of Fieemisons , Alloa , N . B . —Balmoral Hotel , 91 , Princes-street , Edinburgh . — Mr . Knowles is desired by the Prince and Princess of Wales to thank thc members of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 69 , of

Alloa for their address , and for the kind sentiments which they expressed towards their Royal Highnesses and the members of their family . The Prince wishes to take this opportunity to state the great satisfaction which he experienced in finding himself in a position to accept of the appointment of Patron of the Freemasons of Scotland . —October 12 , 1878 . "

The Prince and Princess of Wales , attended by General Sir Deighton Probyn , Colonel Ellis , Mr . F . Knollys , and Miss Knollys , left Marlborough House shortly after 8 o'clock on Widnisday evening for Paris , in order to attend the distribution of prizes in connection with the International Exhibition . Their Royal Highnesses drove to thc Charing-cross Station of the South Eastern Railway ,

where they were received by the Hon . J . Byng ( deputy chaiiman ) , Mr . R . Withers ( director ) , and Mr . John Shaw , manager and secretary of the line . The special train , which consisted of an engine , two saloon and several other carriages , quitted Charing-cross at 8 . 20 p . m ., and

travelling via 1 unbridgc Junction , Ashford , and Folkestone , arrived at the Admiralty Pier , Dover , at 10 5 p . m ., where their Royal Highnesses at once embarked on board ths special steamer Maid of Kent for Calais . The address of the English exhibitors and jurors to the Prince of Walee will be presented at the Royal Pavilion on Tuesday morning

next . The Queen ' s prizes were distributed at the Guildhall on Friday night the 4 th inst ., to the successful students of the metropolitan drawing classes . The Lord Mayor presided . After an address from Mr . Buckmaster , Bro . the Duke of Connaught , who presented the prizes , said . — " My Lcrd Mayor , ladies , and gentlemen , —It is at all

times a most gratifying task to distribute the prizes for merit , and it is especially so when they are well earned . It enhances their value when we all remember that they required hard work and close attention , for the prizes of the science and art and technical class schools are not easily won , and the examiners insist upon maintaining a high standard of work , and this is especially the case with the

Queen ' s prizes . To obtain them , two things are required —diligence on the part of thc pupil and skilfulness on that of the teacher . The results of the present examination hava been most successful , and nowhere in the kingdom have they been more so than in the metropolitan classes . In the drawing section alone the metropolitan drawing classes have carried away one-fifth of the drawing prizes

awarded the whole kingdom . A certain amount of selfdenial is required for men who have worked hard all day to study in the evening , but this adds immensely to their credit and places them at once on a higher level than those who have not availed themselves of those opportunities . I must congratulate the working men of London on having those opportunities of improving themselves in

a thorough knowledge of their craft , and on so many of them having taken the opportunities of doing so . The results on this occasion are most satisfactory , and I feel that we must all be aware of the immense amount of good that these classes are doing in this great metropolis . 1 feel that I should not be doing my duty if I did not express how highly I appreciate the zeal , the energy , and the ability

that have been shown by Mr . Busbridge and others in their work . It must be most gratifying to him aud those who work with him and under him to see how their labours have been crowned with succes . It is to be hoped that these successful results may continue , and that year by year they will take increased interest in this important work . " Thc prizes were then presented .

Bro . John Dodson , W . M . 35 , S . W . 1589 , has been elected Master of the Wcclwrights' Company . A friend of mine has among the primest possessions of his house a stout box , five feet long by four feet deep . This is filled with thc choicest Trichinopoly cheroots , to which a peculiar flavour is added by the recollection of thc fact that they have never paid duty . The

flavour was acquired thus : When my friend arrived in Southampton , he fell into the hands of an exceptionally austere Custom House officer . The man insisted " upon rooting every were , diligently examining boxes innocent of contraband contents , and poking the bed to discover in the mattress probable layers of tobacco . Coming in due course to the box , containing cigars , hc curtly asked , " What ' s

in this ? " " Tobacco , " said the traveller from the far East . The Custom House officer turned upon him a withering glance . Here was a man indulging in untimely jests with a responsible officer of I I . M . Customs 1 With an angry snort the offended dignitary hurriedly scribbled a cabalistic mark on the box , and passed on to the next luggage . So the chest came ashore duly passed , and duty free .

The directors of the Crystal Palace announce that they are prepared to receive proposals for lighting the concert room and one other portion of the building with the electric light . A French Flying Machine has been invented

by an Oregon electrician . The machine is egg-shaped , made of sheet-iron , measures 8 feet by e feet at iis greatest diameter , and is to be propelled by electricity produced by a generator of 200 horse-power . The inventor declares that electricity will carry the traveller from New York to San Francisco in ten minutes .

Reports of the following lodges stand over , 209 , 1044 , 00 , 1624 , 1 ( 195 , ' 7 > 3 . 24 ' i ' ° 94 i 43 > 9 > » ° 7 i > 3 $ i < 3 6 ; Chapters , 619 , 185 .