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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
dates to xvhom the province had promised its support . This again brought out several suggestions . It appears that hitherto the Charity representatives of the province have been in-the habit of meeting at 33 , Golden-square , in the afternoon of the day on xvhich the respective Quarterly Communications of United Grand Lodge are held , but in the opinion of some of those xvho took part in the discussion the sphere of operations might be considerably extended ,
and it xvas suggested that a representative should be in attendance from each lodge xvith poxver to act in its corporate . capacity . The practice of , and advantages connected xvith , the lending-of votes received full consideration , and he felt assured the brethren xvould eventually advantage themselves by carrying out some of the suggestions made . This completing the xvork setdown for Prov . Grand Lodge , General Brownrigg reminded the brethren that the Prov .
Grand Chaplain had arranged to preach a sermon at All Saints' Church ; he therefore desired- they should attend him there . Prov . Grand Lodge xvas then closed . The banquet took place at the Sim Hotel , Kingston , xvhere upwards of a hundred guests assembled to do justice to the repast provided by Bro . Bond , xvhose exertions received , as they merited ,. the highest approval . On the ¦ removal of the cloth the loyal toasts xvere given in terms
that received a cordial reception . In speaking of the Grand Officers , General Broxvnrigg expressed the gratification he felt at knoxving that the Province of Surrey stood so xvell in that regard . Three years back they had three representa " - tives—Bro . Lord Onslow , Bro . Charles Greenxvood , and Bro . Magnus Ohren . They xvere fortunate this year in again having the province represented by Bro . Lott , xvho had received the appointment of Grand Organist ; xvith his
name he xvould couple the toast . After a reply from Bro . Lott , the health of the Provincial Grand Master xvas proposed by the Rev . C . W . Arnold , xvho . spoke of the deep interest taken by General Broxvnrigg in the xvclfare ot the •province , and of the many qualities he displayed . This having been suitably acknoxvledged , the several other toasts received attention . Bro . Binckes replied for the Masonic Institutions , and expressed his acknoxvledgments for the
great service rendered by the Provincial Grand Master for Surrey xvhen he presided , last year , at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He ( Bro . Binckes ) trusted so esteemed a ruler as General Broxvnrigg might at an early date be induced to place himself at the disposal of the Institution xvith xvhich he xvas more closely associated , xvhen , doubtless , the members of his province xvould as loyally assist him as they did on . the occasion to xvhich he had just alluded . The VVorshipful Master of the
Brownrigg Lodsre , Bro . Abel Laurence , acknoxvledged the compliment paid the lodge over xvhich he presided , and expressed the pleasure it had afforded his brother members tr enact the part of hosts to Provincial Grand Lodge . The musical brethren were thanked for their services , and the press representatives xvere complimented . The Tyler xvas then summoned , and the parting toast xvas given . The musical arrangements xvere conducted by Bro . F . J . Hunt , R . C . M . L ., xvho xvas assisted by Bros . Kenningham , Hanson , Stanley , Smith , and J . Hodges .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cambridgeshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE .
INSTALLATION OF-GRAND SUPERINTENDENT . A Provincial Grand Chapter xvas held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on the 13 th inst ., for the installation of M . E . Comp . J . Neal , York , D . P . G . M . Cambs ., xvhom H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ( the First Grand Principal ) , had
honoured by appointing to the office of Grand Superintendent , vacant by the . death of M . E . Comp . J . Ueijfhton . The ceremony xvas performed by M . E . Comp . Col . Shadxvell Clerke , G . S . E ., acting as the deputy of his Royal Highness . . There xvas a large attendance of R . A . Masons from the various chapters in the province and immediate district , the companions including Capt . N . G . Philips ,
P . G . S . N . ; Rev . C J . Martyn , Grand Supt . of Suffolk ; Lieut .-Col . R . T . Caldxvell , P . G . T .: B . Ch-nnell , P . G . R . ; T . F . Lucia , A . H . Moyes , F . C Wace , Oscar Browning , T . Hunnybun , E . Hills , A . Thompson , W . M . 88 ; E . H . Jennings , VV . M . 441 ; B . Anningson , F . Bailey , Trevor Jones , T . Nichols , VV . H . Jarr ' old , S . Youngman , J . Vail , W . Purchas , F . Piggott , W . P . Spalding , R . Hills , G .
Cole , and others . Comp . VV . I . Pushier , xvas D . C . Col . SHADXVELL CLERKE said the occasion of their meeting xvas of a mixed character , being one of sorroxv and of joy . In the death of their late companion J . Deighton they had lost a brother xvho was held in . high esteem , but they rejoiced that in Comp . J . Neal , York , they had found a xvorthy successor in the officp of Grand Superintendent
' of that province . The patent having been tendered and examined , a deputation ot four First Principals ( Comps . F . C Wace , R . T . Caldwell , G . Wilderspin , and B . Chenncll ) introduced the Grand Superintendent designate , xvho was then duly invested and installed by Col . Shadxvell . Clerke . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT afterxvards appointed . his officers as folloxvs : —
Comp . F . C . Wace , 859 Prov . G . H . „ B . Chennell , 88 Prov . G . j . „ W . H . Jarrold , 88 ... * ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Stacey . Youngman , 441 ... Prov . G . S . N . „ Bottomley ( Wisbech ) Pfov . G . Pr . Soj . „ F . Bailey , 88 . - .. Prov . G . ist A . S . „ Trevor Jones , 859 .. ' . ... Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . „ T . Nichols , 88 Prov . G . Treas .
„ E . Hills , 88 Prov . G . Reg . „ Arrnitage , 859 ... Prov . G . Sxvd . Br . „ Pattrick ( Wisbech ) ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ 1 . Vail , 441 Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Bonnett , 859 ¦ ... Prov . G . Org . c-L T j e Rro"ed , e concluded xvith a vote of thanks to Col . Shadxvell Clerke and his colleagues , ' xvho had travelled considerable distances , for their presence and assistance . Col . Clerke in reply said they xvere very pleased to come tp Cambridge to renexv some old acquaintances .
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales will preside at the Ninth Triennial Festival of- the Railway Guards' Universal •Friendly Society , xvhich will take place at Willis's Rooms on the sth prox . This most deserving institution has noxv been in existence nearly 35 years , and has disbursed to members and xvidoxvs and orphans during that'time no lessa sum than £ 85 , 000 . We trust the coming festival will add largely to its funds . B
New Masonic Hall At South Shields.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT SOUTH SHIELDS .
FOUNDATION-STONE CEREMONY . On the afternoon of Tuesday , the ioth inst ., the foundation-stone of a nexv Masonic Hall for South Shields xvas laid by the Mayor of the borough , Bro . T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . The nexv building is noxv in course of erection as a more convenient substitute for the old hall in
Foxvler-street . It is to be in the classic style of architecture , and is being built on a corner site , having ( ngham-street and Wesley-street for its north and east facades . The principal entrance , xvhich is in I ngham-street , admits through a porch or lobby to a spacious hall xvith a grand staircase . On the ground floor is a billiard room , 47 feet by iS feet , for two tables , and lighted by eight xvindows ; a reading or club room , 33 feet by 25 feet , xvhich is entered both from the
staircase hall and the billiard room . The club room xvill also be occasionally used as a banqueting hall , and has a separate entrance from a lobby communicating xvith . the kitchen , which xvill be fitted up xvith every convenience for dining a large company . There are also cellars , pantries , lavatories , and other conveniences on this floor . Ascending by the grand staircase , xve come to a landing planned in the centre of the building , from which doors communicate
xvith all the principal rooms . The hall or lodge room is of noble proportions , being 52 feet by 25 feet , and 23 feet in height to the ceiling . There xvill be a raised platform all round , xvith seats for the brethren , and a dais on a higher level at the east end for the accommodation of the Master , Past Masters , and other officers . The room xvill be lighted by six windoivs at each end . The ornamentation of the xvalls and ceiling is in the Ionic style , and is to be executed
entirely in plaster xvork . Twenty-four fluted pilasters , xvith richly ornamented caps , support an entablature ivitli a deep overhanging cornice . The central portion of the ceiling is flat , and is divided into 21 panels . A large cove , about six feet in depth , running all round the room , supports the ceiling , and is divided in elevation into 20 semi-circular arches , forming deep recesses , the faces of the xvalls , soffits , and spandrils being richly panelled and moulded . On this
floor there is also an ante-room 22 feet by iS feet , a candidate ' s room , and rooms for the caretaker , the latter being approached by . a separate staircase . The xvhole of the rooms xvill be xvarmed xvith large ventilating fire places , and xvill be ventilated by means of ventilators for the admission of fresh air in the xvalls , and by ventilating flues in the chimneys and roof , for the extraction of the vitiated air on a nexv principle . The building is being erected by
Bro . Robert Atkin , at a cost of £ 2147 , from the designs and under the superintendence of Bro . J . H . Alorton , P . M ., the architect , and is'to be completed in November next . The clerk of thc xvorks is Bro . VV . Lindsay . A special lodge xvas held at the Wesleyan Sunday Schoolroom , Chapter-row , at half-past txvo o ' clock , xvhen there xvas a large attendance of brethren'from the district . The lodge xvas duly opened by Bro . Thomas Binks , W . M .
240 , xvho xvas supported on the right by Bros . J . Roddam , P . M . xvho . ' on the occasion acted as I . P . M . ; Mabane , P . M . ; VV . VVright , P . M . ; J . S . VVilson , P . M . ; ] . T . VVilson , P ' . M . ; and on thc left by Bros . J . Hinde , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Shotton , P . M . ; VV . Davidson , VV . M . 1970 ; f . Robertson , P . M . ; . T . Potter , P . M . ; J . J . Athey , P . M . ; G . Laxvson , P . M . ; and Rev . VV . C . Harris , Prov . G . Chap . Among the Provincial Ofiicers and lodge
officers present xvere Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Secretary , Durham ; Thos . Coulson , P . M . 24 , P . P . G . D . ; J . Roddam , P . P . G . D . ; T . G . Mabane , 240 , P . P . G . S . D . Durham ; T . Y . Strachan , P . P . G . W . Northumberland ; John J . Clay , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; M . Frampton , P . M . 94 , P . G . S . B . ; M . Douglass , P . M . So , P . P . G . J . D . ; Jas . Wat ., P . P . G . O . ; George Hardy , P . G . A . D . of C ; W . M . Bell , P . P . G . A . D . C . Northumberland ; J . McCulIoch
P . P . G . J . W ; John Tillman , P . G . S . of W . ; Joseph Robertson , P . M . 991 , P . P . G . P . ; J . G . Tulloch , P . P . G . S . of W . Northumberland ; VV ; J . Ward , P . M . 431 , P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland ; John Harcuss , P . P . G . J . D . Northumberland ; Thomas Hasxvell , P . P . G . O . Northumberland ; J . H . Thompson , I . P . M . 240 ; Thomas Potter , P . M . ; J . S . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; George Robson , G . W . ; A . E . Coxvling , J . VV . ; J . Hine , P . M .,
Treas . ; F . L . Pearson , Sec . ; j . A . Hall , S . D . ; George VVilson , I . G . ; Robert Purvis , S . S . ; II . Hiride , J . S . ; John Brown , Tyler 240 ; j . G . liirtley , VV . M . 949 ; and others . The SECRETARY having read the circular calling the special lodge , and the dispensation granted by the Prov . G . M ., the Marquis of Londonderry , for holding the same , xvhich had been received from Bro . Hudson , Prov . Grand Sec , the lodge xvas adjourned , in order that the brethren
might proceed in procession to the site of the new Masonic Hall in Ingham-street . The procession xvas taken part in by 250 gentlemen . This , xve understand , is the largest Masonic procession that has taken place in South Shields . At the site of the new hall there xvere congregated several hundred persons , the attendance of ladies , for xvhom special accommodation xvas made , being very large . On the arrival of the procession at Wesley-street , the brethren assembled round the stone
on a dais erected for the purpose , the Mayor being preceded by the Sxvord Bearer , Bro . M . Frampton , and folloxved by the Prov . Grand Officers and brethren . Txvo verses of the "Old Hundredth" having been sung , the ritual used on such- occasions xvas performed by the Mayor ; and the Chaplain , the Rev . W . C Harris , having offered up prayer , delivered . an address Bro . Binks , W . M . of St . Hilda's Lodge , then presented to
the Mayor a beautiful silver troxvel , on xvhich xvas inscribed : " Presented to Bro . ' T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Mayor of South Shields , by the brethren of St . Hilda ' s Lodge , 240 , on the occasion of his laying the foundationstone of the Freemasons' Hall , June ioth , . 1884 . " The upper stone having been raised and the loxver one adjusted , Bro . F . L . Pearson , Sec , then read the inscription on the loxver stone , xvhich xvas as folloxvs : " St . Hilda's Lodge , 240 . The foundation-stone of the building xvas laid xvith
Masonic ceremony by his Worship the Mayor , Bro . T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., June ioth , 1884 . Thomas Binks , W . Master ; Joseph H . Morton , P . M ., Architect . " The Treasurer , Bro . J . Hinde , deposited the phial containing the various coins of the present reign in the cavity of the loxver stone , after xvhich the Secretary placed , the plate on the lower stone . The Mayor xvas presented by the contractor , Mr . R . Atkin , xvith a splendid plumb and level , on xvhich xvas engraved on a silver plate the folloxving inscription : "Presented to T . G . Mabane , Esq ., Mayor , by R . Atkin , on laying the foundation-stone of the Masonic Hall ,
New Masonic Hall At South Shields.
South Shields , ioth June , 1 SS 4 . " The hymn "O praise our God to-day" having been " sung , the Mayor , according to - Masonic rite , proved the stone properly adjusted , and declared it truly laid . Bro . J . J . Athey , P . M ., presented the cornucopia xvith corn , Bro . Potter , P . M ., the eiver xvith xvine , and Bro . Wilson , P . M ., the exver xvith oil . On behalf of the architect , the mallet xvas presented to thc Mayor by Bro . Webster , and he also presented the plans for the
inspection of the Mayor . His Worshipihaving approved of them , delivered them back for the guidance of the architect , and desired that he should " proceed xvithout loss of time to the completion of the xvork . " Thc Chaplain having offered up prayer , the National Anthem xvas played by the band , after xvhich the large gathering xvas photographed by Bro . Burroxvs , and the procession xvas then re-formed . On returning tothe lodge , the W . M . said it . was-their
duty to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Mabane ( the Mayor ) for the efficient manner in xvhich he had performed the ceremony of the day—a day xvhich xvould stand prominently forxvard in the history of Freemasonry in South Shields . 'Their xvorthy brother and Mayor had been chosen to perform thc ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of their new Masonic Hall because he had proved himself a good and true Freemason . ( Hear , hear . ) He had
therefore very great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to Bro . Mabane . ( Applause . ) Brc . VV . DAVIDSON , VV . M . Hadrian Lodge , seconded the proposition , and bore testimony to the many excellent qualities of Bro . Mabane . ( Hear , hear . ) The day xvould be one noted in the history of Masonry in South Shields , and he had no doubt would be long remembered by Past Master Mabane and the brethren .
1 he proposition xvas carried unanimously , and Bro . Mabane xvas duly saluted . Bro . MAUANE ( the Mayor ) , on rising to respond , xvas received xvith applause . He said that hi ; felt himself entirely at a loss to find xvords in xvhich to thank them for the great honour they had conferred upon him that day . He little thought xvhen he accepted the office of Mayor of that borough that * such a ceremony as had been gone through
should take place during his year of office . He could only say this xx-as the proudest day op his life , in being so honoured as to be selected to perform the ceremony ; and he had to thank them very sincerely for thc handsome articles they had presented him xvith that day . He xvould alxvays look upon them xvith pleasure , and xvhen he xvas called axvay he xvould hand them doxvn as heirlooms to his children , xvho , he had no doubt , xvould look upon them xvith pride
and satisfaction . - ( Hear , hear . ) He had to thank the brethren , pf thc Hadrian and other lodges for the hearty manner in xvhich they had come forxvard that day to support him in laying the foundation-stone of a nexv Alasonic Hall . With regard to the office of Mayor , xvhich he held , he assured them that he xvould endeavour to fulfil the various duties connected thcrexvith with satisfaction and credit , and at the expiration of his term of office he xvould look upon
that day ' s proceedings , xvhich xvould be counted by him as one of the proudest during his mayoralty , and it xvould , he assured them , live long in his memory . His Worship then resumed his seat amid applause . The lodge xvas afterxvards closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , presided over by Bro . T . Binks , VV . M ., St . Hilda's Lodge , xvho xvas supported by
upxvards of 150 brethren , including many Prov . Grand Officers and Past Masters . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and duly honoured . Bro . RODDAM responded or . behalf of "The Prov . Grand Master the Marquis of Londonderry , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Bros . T . G . STRACHAN and HARCUSS also responded .
" The Health of the Mayor xvas proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . HUDSON , Prov . G . S ., and •His WORSHIP , on risingto respond , xvas received xvith loud applause . He said there xvas an old saying " It xvas better to be born lucky than rich , " and this saying he had often thought during thc past six months applied to him , for he had had honours conferred upon him xvhich 'he ' really did not expect . His Worship , after referring to
thc time xvhen he xvas initiated into Masonry , said that since he had become connected with thc Order he had taken the greatest possible interest in it . ( Hear , hear . ) He had to thank them forthe honour they had done him that day in selecting him . to lay the foundation-stone of the nexv Masonic llall . In connection xvith the day's proceedings he might remark that he had made it a point in having his eldest son present , and he hoped that , xvhen he
arrived at the proper age , he xvould become a member of St . Hilda's Lodge —( Hear , hear , )—and prove himself a true and honourable member of the Craft . ( Hear , hear . ) So far as he had been enabled he had endeavoured to inculcate into him the same principles which had guided him during his life , and he trusted he xvould become a good Freemason . ( Hear , hear . ) After again thanking them
for the kindness manifested toxvards him the Mayor , gave " The Visiting Lodges , " associating therewith the names of Bro . Pillman , of Sunderland , and Bro . Aloffett , of Gateshead . •Bros . TILLMAN and MOFFETT responded . Bro . ATHEY gave "The Health of Bro . Binks , the Worshipful . Master of St . Hilda's Lodge . " The toast xvas received xvith honours .
Bro . T . BINKS , in responding , said he felt it a very high honour that he should be W . M . of St . Hilda ' s Lodge at the time the foundation-stone of a nexv ' Masonic Hall was laid , and he . believed the proceedings of that day xvould do good not only to St . Hilda's Lodge , but also to the Hadrian Lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped a like ceremony that had been performed that day would not again be performed —so far as St . Hilda's Lodge xvas concerned—in the life of
any one present , for in the plans that had been prepared for the nexv building ample accommodation had been provided for some time to come . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped that the Hadrian Lodge xvould never leave St . Hilda Lodge , but that the brethren of both lodges xvould remain together and xvork harmoniously in the nexv hall , the foundation-stone of xvhich had been laid that day . ( Hear , hear . ) He believed that in the erection of the nexv hall they had
provided accommodation sufficient for the Freemasons of South Shields for a considerable time . ( Hear , hear . ) Since he had become connected xvith Freemasonry there had been no lack of interest on his part , and he could assure them that the interesting proceedings of that day xvould stimulate him to greater exertions on behalf of Freemasonry . ( Applause . ) The VV . M . concluded by giving "Our Absent Brethren , " xvherever they might be . The toast having been drunk with musical honours , the interesting proceedings concluded .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
dates to xvhom the province had promised its support . This again brought out several suggestions . It appears that hitherto the Charity representatives of the province have been in-the habit of meeting at 33 , Golden-square , in the afternoon of the day on xvhich the respective Quarterly Communications of United Grand Lodge are held , but in the opinion of some of those xvho took part in the discussion the sphere of operations might be considerably extended ,
and it xvas suggested that a representative should be in attendance from each lodge xvith poxver to act in its corporate . capacity . The practice of , and advantages connected xvith , the lending-of votes received full consideration , and he felt assured the brethren xvould eventually advantage themselves by carrying out some of the suggestions made . This completing the xvork setdown for Prov . Grand Lodge , General Brownrigg reminded the brethren that the Prov .
Grand Chaplain had arranged to preach a sermon at All Saints' Church ; he therefore desired- they should attend him there . Prov . Grand Lodge xvas then closed . The banquet took place at the Sim Hotel , Kingston , xvhere upwards of a hundred guests assembled to do justice to the repast provided by Bro . Bond , xvhose exertions received , as they merited ,. the highest approval . On the ¦ removal of the cloth the loyal toasts xvere given in terms
that received a cordial reception . In speaking of the Grand Officers , General Broxvnrigg expressed the gratification he felt at knoxving that the Province of Surrey stood so xvell in that regard . Three years back they had three representa " - tives—Bro . Lord Onslow , Bro . Charles Greenxvood , and Bro . Magnus Ohren . They xvere fortunate this year in again having the province represented by Bro . Lott , xvho had received the appointment of Grand Organist ; xvith his
name he xvould couple the toast . After a reply from Bro . Lott , the health of the Provincial Grand Master xvas proposed by the Rev . C . W . Arnold , xvho . spoke of the deep interest taken by General Broxvnrigg in the xvclfare ot the •province , and of the many qualities he displayed . This having been suitably acknoxvledged , the several other toasts received attention . Bro . Binckes replied for the Masonic Institutions , and expressed his acknoxvledgments for the
great service rendered by the Provincial Grand Master for Surrey xvhen he presided , last year , at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He ( Bro . Binckes ) trusted so esteemed a ruler as General Broxvnrigg might at an early date be induced to place himself at the disposal of the Institution xvith xvhich he xvas more closely associated , xvhen , doubtless , the members of his province xvould as loyally assist him as they did on . the occasion to xvhich he had just alluded . The VVorshipful Master of the
Brownrigg Lodsre , Bro . Abel Laurence , acknoxvledged the compliment paid the lodge over xvhich he presided , and expressed the pleasure it had afforded his brother members tr enact the part of hosts to Provincial Grand Lodge . The musical brethren were thanked for their services , and the press representatives xvere complimented . The Tyler xvas then summoned , and the parting toast xvas given . The musical arrangements xvere conducted by Bro . F . J . Hunt , R . C . M . L ., xvho xvas assisted by Bros . Kenningham , Hanson , Stanley , Smith , and J . Hodges .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cambridgeshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE .
INSTALLATION OF-GRAND SUPERINTENDENT . A Provincial Grand Chapter xvas held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on the 13 th inst ., for the installation of M . E . Comp . J . Neal , York , D . P . G . M . Cambs ., xvhom H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ( the First Grand Principal ) , had
honoured by appointing to the office of Grand Superintendent , vacant by the . death of M . E . Comp . J . Ueijfhton . The ceremony xvas performed by M . E . Comp . Col . Shadxvell Clerke , G . S . E ., acting as the deputy of his Royal Highness . . There xvas a large attendance of R . A . Masons from the various chapters in the province and immediate district , the companions including Capt . N . G . Philips ,
P . G . S . N . ; Rev . C J . Martyn , Grand Supt . of Suffolk ; Lieut .-Col . R . T . Caldxvell , P . G . T .: B . Ch-nnell , P . G . R . ; T . F . Lucia , A . H . Moyes , F . C Wace , Oscar Browning , T . Hunnybun , E . Hills , A . Thompson , W . M . 88 ; E . H . Jennings , VV . M . 441 ; B . Anningson , F . Bailey , Trevor Jones , T . Nichols , VV . H . Jarr ' old , S . Youngman , J . Vail , W . Purchas , F . Piggott , W . P . Spalding , R . Hills , G .
Cole , and others . Comp . VV . I . Pushier , xvas D . C . Col . SHADXVELL CLERKE said the occasion of their meeting xvas of a mixed character , being one of sorroxv and of joy . In the death of their late companion J . Deighton they had lost a brother xvho was held in . high esteem , but they rejoiced that in Comp . J . Neal , York , they had found a xvorthy successor in the officp of Grand Superintendent
' of that province . The patent having been tendered and examined , a deputation ot four First Principals ( Comps . F . C Wace , R . T . Caldwell , G . Wilderspin , and B . Chenncll ) introduced the Grand Superintendent designate , xvho was then duly invested and installed by Col . Shadxvell . Clerke . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT afterxvards appointed . his officers as folloxvs : —
Comp . F . C . Wace , 859 Prov . G . H . „ B . Chennell , 88 Prov . G . j . „ W . H . Jarrold , 88 ... * ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Stacey . Youngman , 441 ... Prov . G . S . N . „ Bottomley ( Wisbech ) Pfov . G . Pr . Soj . „ F . Bailey , 88 . - .. Prov . G . ist A . S . „ Trevor Jones , 859 .. ' . ... Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . „ T . Nichols , 88 Prov . G . Treas .
„ E . Hills , 88 Prov . G . Reg . „ Arrnitage , 859 ... Prov . G . Sxvd . Br . „ Pattrick ( Wisbech ) ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ 1 . Vail , 441 Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Bonnett , 859 ¦ ... Prov . G . Org . c-L T j e Rro"ed , e concluded xvith a vote of thanks to Col . Shadxvell Clerke and his colleagues , ' xvho had travelled considerable distances , for their presence and assistance . Col . Clerke in reply said they xvere very pleased to come tp Cambridge to renexv some old acquaintances .
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales will preside at the Ninth Triennial Festival of- the Railway Guards' Universal •Friendly Society , xvhich will take place at Willis's Rooms on the sth prox . This most deserving institution has noxv been in existence nearly 35 years , and has disbursed to members and xvidoxvs and orphans during that'time no lessa sum than £ 85 , 000 . We trust the coming festival will add largely to its funds . B
New Masonic Hall At South Shields.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT SOUTH SHIELDS .
FOUNDATION-STONE CEREMONY . On the afternoon of Tuesday , the ioth inst ., the foundation-stone of a nexv Masonic Hall for South Shields xvas laid by the Mayor of the borough , Bro . T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . The nexv building is noxv in course of erection as a more convenient substitute for the old hall in
Foxvler-street . It is to be in the classic style of architecture , and is being built on a corner site , having ( ngham-street and Wesley-street for its north and east facades . The principal entrance , xvhich is in I ngham-street , admits through a porch or lobby to a spacious hall xvith a grand staircase . On the ground floor is a billiard room , 47 feet by iS feet , for two tables , and lighted by eight xvindows ; a reading or club room , 33 feet by 25 feet , xvhich is entered both from the
staircase hall and the billiard room . The club room xvill also be occasionally used as a banqueting hall , and has a separate entrance from a lobby communicating xvith . the kitchen , which xvill be fitted up xvith every convenience for dining a large company . There are also cellars , pantries , lavatories , and other conveniences on this floor . Ascending by the grand staircase , xve come to a landing planned in the centre of the building , from which doors communicate
xvith all the principal rooms . The hall or lodge room is of noble proportions , being 52 feet by 25 feet , and 23 feet in height to the ceiling . There xvill be a raised platform all round , xvith seats for the brethren , and a dais on a higher level at the east end for the accommodation of the Master , Past Masters , and other officers . The room xvill be lighted by six windoivs at each end . The ornamentation of the xvalls and ceiling is in the Ionic style , and is to be executed
entirely in plaster xvork . Twenty-four fluted pilasters , xvith richly ornamented caps , support an entablature ivitli a deep overhanging cornice . The central portion of the ceiling is flat , and is divided into 21 panels . A large cove , about six feet in depth , running all round the room , supports the ceiling , and is divided in elevation into 20 semi-circular arches , forming deep recesses , the faces of the xvalls , soffits , and spandrils being richly panelled and moulded . On this
floor there is also an ante-room 22 feet by iS feet , a candidate ' s room , and rooms for the caretaker , the latter being approached by . a separate staircase . The xvhole of the rooms xvill be xvarmed xvith large ventilating fire places , and xvill be ventilated by means of ventilators for the admission of fresh air in the xvalls , and by ventilating flues in the chimneys and roof , for the extraction of the vitiated air on a nexv principle . The building is being erected by
Bro . Robert Atkin , at a cost of £ 2147 , from the designs and under the superintendence of Bro . J . H . Alorton , P . M ., the architect , and is'to be completed in November next . The clerk of thc xvorks is Bro . VV . Lindsay . A special lodge xvas held at the Wesleyan Sunday Schoolroom , Chapter-row , at half-past txvo o ' clock , xvhen there xvas a large attendance of brethren'from the district . The lodge xvas duly opened by Bro . Thomas Binks , W . M .
240 , xvho xvas supported on the right by Bros . J . Roddam , P . M . xvho . ' on the occasion acted as I . P . M . ; Mabane , P . M . ; VV . VVright , P . M . ; J . S . VVilson , P . M . ; ] . T . VVilson , P ' . M . ; and on thc left by Bros . J . Hinde , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Shotton , P . M . ; VV . Davidson , VV . M . 1970 ; f . Robertson , P . M . ; . T . Potter , P . M . ; J . J . Athey , P . M . ; G . Laxvson , P . M . ; and Rev . VV . C . Harris , Prov . G . Chap . Among the Provincial Ofiicers and lodge
officers present xvere Bros . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Secretary , Durham ; Thos . Coulson , P . M . 24 , P . P . G . D . ; J . Roddam , P . P . G . D . ; T . G . Mabane , 240 , P . P . G . S . D . Durham ; T . Y . Strachan , P . P . G . W . Northumberland ; John J . Clay , P . M . 97 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; M . Frampton , P . M . 94 , P . G . S . B . ; M . Douglass , P . M . So , P . P . G . J . D . ; Jas . Wat ., P . P . G . O . ; George Hardy , P . G . A . D . of C ; W . M . Bell , P . P . G . A . D . C . Northumberland ; J . McCulIoch
P . P . G . J . W ; John Tillman , P . G . S . of W . ; Joseph Robertson , P . M . 991 , P . P . G . P . ; J . G . Tulloch , P . P . G . S . of W . Northumberland ; VV ; J . Ward , P . M . 431 , P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland ; John Harcuss , P . P . G . J . D . Northumberland ; Thomas Hasxvell , P . P . G . O . Northumberland ; J . H . Thompson , I . P . M . 240 ; Thomas Potter , P . M . ; J . S . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; George Robson , G . W . ; A . E . Coxvling , J . VV . ; J . Hine , P . M .,
Treas . ; F . L . Pearson , Sec . ; j . A . Hall , S . D . ; George VVilson , I . G . ; Robert Purvis , S . S . ; II . Hiride , J . S . ; John Brown , Tyler 240 ; j . G . liirtley , VV . M . 949 ; and others . The SECRETARY having read the circular calling the special lodge , and the dispensation granted by the Prov . G . M ., the Marquis of Londonderry , for holding the same , xvhich had been received from Bro . Hudson , Prov . Grand Sec , the lodge xvas adjourned , in order that the brethren
might proceed in procession to the site of the new Masonic Hall in Ingham-street . The procession xvas taken part in by 250 gentlemen . This , xve understand , is the largest Masonic procession that has taken place in South Shields . At the site of the new hall there xvere congregated several hundred persons , the attendance of ladies , for xvhom special accommodation xvas made , being very large . On the arrival of the procession at Wesley-street , the brethren assembled round the stone
on a dais erected for the purpose , the Mayor being preceded by the Sxvord Bearer , Bro . M . Frampton , and folloxved by the Prov . Grand Officers and brethren . Txvo verses of the "Old Hundredth" having been sung , the ritual used on such- occasions xvas performed by the Mayor ; and the Chaplain , the Rev . W . C Harris , having offered up prayer , delivered . an address Bro . Binks , W . M . of St . Hilda's Lodge , then presented to
the Mayor a beautiful silver troxvel , on xvhich xvas inscribed : " Presented to Bro . ' T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Mayor of South Shields , by the brethren of St . Hilda ' s Lodge , 240 , on the occasion of his laying the foundationstone of the Freemasons' Hall , June ioth , . 1884 . " The upper stone having been raised and the loxver one adjusted , Bro . F . L . Pearson , Sec , then read the inscription on the loxver stone , xvhich xvas as folloxvs : " St . Hilda's Lodge , 240 . The foundation-stone of the building xvas laid xvith
Masonic ceremony by his Worship the Mayor , Bro . T . G . Mabane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., June ioth , 1884 . Thomas Binks , W . Master ; Joseph H . Morton , P . M ., Architect . " The Treasurer , Bro . J . Hinde , deposited the phial containing the various coins of the present reign in the cavity of the loxver stone , after xvhich the Secretary placed , the plate on the lower stone . The Mayor xvas presented by the contractor , Mr . R . Atkin , xvith a splendid plumb and level , on xvhich xvas engraved on a silver plate the folloxving inscription : "Presented to T . G . Mabane , Esq ., Mayor , by R . Atkin , on laying the foundation-stone of the Masonic Hall ,
New Masonic Hall At South Shields.
South Shields , ioth June , 1 SS 4 . " The hymn "O praise our God to-day" having been " sung , the Mayor , according to - Masonic rite , proved the stone properly adjusted , and declared it truly laid . Bro . J . J . Athey , P . M ., presented the cornucopia xvith corn , Bro . Potter , P . M ., the eiver xvith xvine , and Bro . Wilson , P . M ., the exver xvith oil . On behalf of the architect , the mallet xvas presented to thc Mayor by Bro . Webster , and he also presented the plans for the
inspection of the Mayor . His Worshipihaving approved of them , delivered them back for the guidance of the architect , and desired that he should " proceed xvithout loss of time to the completion of the xvork . " Thc Chaplain having offered up prayer , the National Anthem xvas played by the band , after xvhich the large gathering xvas photographed by Bro . Burroxvs , and the procession xvas then re-formed . On returning tothe lodge , the W . M . said it . was-their
duty to propose a vote of thanks to Bro . Mabane ( the Mayor ) for the efficient manner in xvhich he had performed the ceremony of the day—a day xvhich xvould stand prominently forxvard in the history of Freemasonry in South Shields . 'Their xvorthy brother and Mayor had been chosen to perform thc ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of their new Masonic Hall because he had proved himself a good and true Freemason . ( Hear , hear . ) He had
therefore very great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to Bro . Mabane . ( Applause . ) Brc . VV . DAVIDSON , VV . M . Hadrian Lodge , seconded the proposition , and bore testimony to the many excellent qualities of Bro . Mabane . ( Hear , hear . ) The day xvould be one noted in the history of Masonry in South Shields , and he had no doubt would be long remembered by Past Master Mabane and the brethren .
1 he proposition xvas carried unanimously , and Bro . Mabane xvas duly saluted . Bro . MAUANE ( the Mayor ) , on rising to respond , xvas received xvith applause . He said that hi ; felt himself entirely at a loss to find xvords in xvhich to thank them for the great honour they had conferred upon him that day . He little thought xvhen he accepted the office of Mayor of that borough that * such a ceremony as had been gone through
should take place during his year of office . He could only say this xx-as the proudest day op his life , in being so honoured as to be selected to perform the ceremony ; and he had to thank them very sincerely for thc handsome articles they had presented him xvith that day . He xvould alxvays look upon them xvith pleasure , and xvhen he xvas called axvay he xvould hand them doxvn as heirlooms to his children , xvho , he had no doubt , xvould look upon them xvith pride
and satisfaction . - ( Hear , hear . ) He had to thank the brethren , pf thc Hadrian and other lodges for the hearty manner in xvhich they had come forxvard that day to support him in laying the foundation-stone of a nexv Alasonic Hall . With regard to the office of Mayor , xvhich he held , he assured them that he xvould endeavour to fulfil the various duties connected thcrexvith with satisfaction and credit , and at the expiration of his term of office he xvould look upon
that day ' s proceedings , xvhich xvould be counted by him as one of the proudest during his mayoralty , and it xvould , he assured them , live long in his memory . His Worship then resumed his seat amid applause . The lodge xvas afterxvards closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , presided over by Bro . T . Binks , VV . M ., St . Hilda's Lodge , xvho xvas supported by
upxvards of 150 brethren , including many Prov . Grand Officers and Past Masters . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and duly honoured . Bro . RODDAM responded or . behalf of "The Prov . Grand Master the Marquis of Londonderry , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Bros . T . G . STRACHAN and HARCUSS also responded .
" The Health of the Mayor xvas proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . HUDSON , Prov . G . S ., and •His WORSHIP , on risingto respond , xvas received xvith loud applause . He said there xvas an old saying " It xvas better to be born lucky than rich , " and this saying he had often thought during thc past six months applied to him , for he had had honours conferred upon him xvhich 'he ' really did not expect . His Worship , after referring to
thc time xvhen he xvas initiated into Masonry , said that since he had become connected with thc Order he had taken the greatest possible interest in it . ( Hear , hear . ) He had to thank them forthe honour they had done him that day in selecting him . to lay the foundation-stone of the nexv Masonic llall . In connection xvith the day's proceedings he might remark that he had made it a point in having his eldest son present , and he hoped that , xvhen he
arrived at the proper age , he xvould become a member of St . Hilda's Lodge —( Hear , hear , )—and prove himself a true and honourable member of the Craft . ( Hear , hear . ) So far as he had been enabled he had endeavoured to inculcate into him the same principles which had guided him during his life , and he trusted he xvould become a good Freemason . ( Hear , hear . ) After again thanking them
for the kindness manifested toxvards him the Mayor , gave " The Visiting Lodges , " associating therewith the names of Bro . Pillman , of Sunderland , and Bro . Aloffett , of Gateshead . •Bros . TILLMAN and MOFFETT responded . Bro . ATHEY gave "The Health of Bro . Binks , the Worshipful . Master of St . Hilda's Lodge . " The toast xvas received xvith honours .
Bro . T . BINKS , in responding , said he felt it a very high honour that he should be W . M . of St . Hilda ' s Lodge at the time the foundation-stone of a nexv ' Masonic Hall was laid , and he . believed the proceedings of that day xvould do good not only to St . Hilda's Lodge , but also to the Hadrian Lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped a like ceremony that had been performed that day would not again be performed —so far as St . Hilda's Lodge xvas concerned—in the life of
any one present , for in the plans that had been prepared for the nexv building ample accommodation had been provided for some time to come . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped that the Hadrian Lodge xvould never leave St . Hilda Lodge , but that the brethren of both lodges xvould remain together and xvork harmoniously in the nexv hall , the foundation-stone of xvhich had been laid that day . ( Hear , hear . ) He believed that in the erection of the nexv hall they had
provided accommodation sufficient for the Freemasons of South Shields for a considerable time . ( Hear , hear . ) Since he had become connected xvith Freemasonry there had been no lack of interest on his part , and he could assure them that the interesting proceedings of that day xvould stimulate him to greater exertions on behalf of Freemasonry . ( Applause . ) The VV . M . concluded by giving "Our Absent Brethren , " xvherever they might be . The toast having been drunk with musical honours , the interesting proceedings concluded .