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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
first duty should be to tender to you , my lord , my most sincere acknowledgments for the hig h and unexpected honour which you have been pleased to confer upon me , and especially for the kind , but too flattering , terms in which you have expressed yourself . 1 can only assure you that 1 shall endeavour to adhere to the letter and to the spirit of my obligation bv faithfully and impartially discharging the duties of my office , bv consulting your wishes , and in every way
assisting you in the government of the provmes . lo you , brethren , I have also to express my acknowledgments for the very kind manner in which you have acquiesced in the appointment . 'The office which 1 now hold , though , doubtless , a very honourable one , and one to which any Mason might be proud to attain , is also a position of considerable responsibility . I feel that I shall need , and I therefore
venture to ask , and to ask with confidence , for your sympathy and support . Indeed , but for the hope that such would he extended to me , I should not have ventured to accept the appointment , but should have yielded to what was certainly my first impulse , and declined the honour , but on consultation with my friend , the P . P . G . M .. Bro . Kelly—for , like many others of you . to him I generally carry nil my Masonic doubts and difficulties—1 saw on consultation
with Bro . Kelly and some few of the principal Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , they so kindly and so unanimously urged my acceptance of the office , that I felt 1 had nochoice but to do so , and to endeavour bv my eonduct to justify the confidence reposed in me . I feel that I shall have the advantage of serving under a Provincial Grand Master who does not hold his office as a sinecure , but who personally administers , and , 1 believe , takes a
warm interest in the affairs of trie province . I am sure that I may also rely on the advice and co-operation of my old friend and brother , the Provincial Grand Secretary , than whom I am confident that no province possesses a more zealous or more efficient officer . But . brethren , even with these advantages 1 fear that at times I shall be liable lo fail , or at any rate to make mistakes . If such should , unfortunately , be the case , I ask you to remember the
promise which 1 have just made to his lordship , and which 1 now renew to you ; and . in the exercise of your Masonic charity , give me credit for honesty of purpose , and try to believe that my mistake arises from an error of judg-ment , and that it is not a wilful'dereliction of duty from personal feeling or any other unworthy motives . Brethren , let me once more thank you one and all , and express the hope that when I cease to hold this office , and my successor is
appointed , 1 may not by any net of mine have forfeited your esteem and goodwill , which I am proud to hope that I now in some measure at any rate possess . 'The election of two members to represent the Provincial Grand Lodge on the Committee of Management of the Leicester Masonic Hall , resulted in the unanimous reappointment of Bros . C . Stretton and Dr . I hint . 'The PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY reported that the
Banner Committee had , in pursunnccof the powers entrusted to them , provided a new Provincial Grand Lodge banner , which was used for the first timeon that occasion , and which was greatcly admired . 'The Committee gratefully acknowledged the kindness of Bro . Sir Albert Woods , G . D . C , who , through the P . P . G . M ., Bro . Kelly , had advised thehi as to the proper form and design of the banner . A letter was read from the Provincial Grand Secretary of
Warwick-shire , forwarding a copy of a resolution passed at a meeting of that Provincial Grand Lodge , on the subject of the Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund , but no motion was made thereon . A circular letter from Gram ! Lodge was also read on ( he subject of " Masonic prefixes , " and was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Several letters of noologv for absence having bcen'read .
Ihe Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the R . W . P . G . M . and bis officers retired , after which the (" raft Lodge was closed . 'The important duties of Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies were on this occasion most abl y discharged by Bro . Cleaver , P . M . 270 , P . P . G . A . D . C , in the absence of Bro . Dr . Macaukty , the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , who was prevented from attending by a professional
engagement . The proceedings of the day terminated with a banquet , at which the newly-installed D . P . G . M . presided , in the absence of the Provincial Grand Master , who was unable to remain . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wen- duly honoured , and especially the toast of the ( lay " 'The Newly-Installed Deputy-Provincial Grand Master , " which latter was accompanied b y many hearty congratulations from
several of the principal Provincial Grand ' Officers present , and was received with the greatest enthusiasm . 'The efforts of the banquet Stewards , Bros . Coltman , Young , and ; Bream in promoting the comfort and enjoyment of the brethren were worthy of all praise . To Bro . T . G . Charlcswnrth also the thanks of the brethren present were very warml y accorded for his renewed kindness in decorating the banquet tables with a most bountiful supply of plants and flowers .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A meeting ^ of the Stewards of the 92 nd anniversary festival of this Institution was held on 'Tuesday at I ' reemasonss' Hall , Bro . Sir John II . Monckton , Acting President , in the chair . Among the brethren present were Bros . I- ; . LeU-hworth , 'Treasurer . I . A . Kucker , R . P .
Spice . R . G . Barton , Cimiinglinm , Thomas Meggy , IVtcr de L . Long , Robert Grew Spence Weston . R . B . Webster , Edgar Bowyer , — Jeffs , ami F . R . \ V . Hedges , Hon . Secretary . After the verification of the minutes , the following resolution was unanimously passed , in consequence of tinlarge amount lor dinner tickets am ! Stewards' fees bein " still outstanding : " 'That this be not the last meetiii " - bul that when the "
arrears are quite or nearly "nt in the final meeting be held . " " ' 1 he Treasurer ' s report was ( hen received , and the balance-sheet and accounts passed . The Hon . Secretary announced that the total amount of subscriptions received up co this date for the late festival was . £ i 3 , 7- * S 12 s . f > d . 1 he proceedings closed with a . vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of West Yorkshire was held at Bradford on Wednesday , the I 3 th inst ., on the invitation of the Chapter of Charity , No . 300 , and Sincerity Chapter , No . fioo . It was a matter of much regret that the Provincial Grand Superintendent ( Sir H . Edwards ) was unavoidably absent , but his position
was ably filled by M . E . Comp . 'lew , who was supported by M . E . Comp . C . L . Mason , and a large number of officers and brethren , numbering about 150 . In response to the hearty salutation of the companions , M . E . Comp . TEW addressed the assemblage on matters more intimately associated with the Craft than the public in a speech that was listened to with much interest , and warmlj received .
A motion with reference to an uniformity of working was again brought before the Prov . G . Chapter , but was ultimately discharged from the agenda paper . 'The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed as follows : Comp . L . R . Starkev , 27 s ... ... Prov . G . H . ,, Dr . W . Evan ' s , v' 2 Prow G . l .
., II . Smith , 4 < H Prov . G . S . E . | . France , 203 Prov . G . S . N . „ W . Scholield , 290 Prov . G . P . Soj . ! , S . Slack , 49 } ' Prov . G . A . Soj . „ A . Roberts , 44 S Prov . G . A . Soj . ,, J . F . Oates , 25 . S Prov . G . 'Treas . VV . B . Aldcrson . 1 ~ : ... Prov . C . Reg .
. ... ,, Captain I lemingwav , 1214 ... Prov . G . S . vu . B . | . Dewhursf , ( . ij . ' . Prov . G . Std . I ) . ,, J . L . Oates , 204 Prov . G . D . S . Snekev . ¦ r . ii ^ ... Prov . G . Ore " .
,, C . Lawrey , 304 ; A . Jackson , - ) 421 : 11 . W . Mallinson , 29 O ; - Prov . G . Studs , and F . I ) . Walker , 24 J ... •' ,, J . Lee , 290 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . At the close of the business the companions from other towns wen ? liberably entertained by the members of the Bradford chapters , and a most agreeable meeting was then closed .
National Great Priory.
NATIONAL GREAT PRIORY .
'The half-yearly meeting of the National Great Priory of the United Religious and Military Orders of ( he Temple and of St . John of Jerusalem was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Friday , the 14 II 1 inst ., the Right Hon . Sir Knight the Karl of Lathom , G . C . T .. presiding . After the Great Priory had been duly opened , Sir Knight
Col . SHADWELL II . Cl . ERKE moved a vote of congratulation to Sir Knight the Ear ! of Lathom on his being created an earl , which was carried unanimously . Sir Knight the Earl of LATHOM acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . 'l'he minutes of the last meeting were- read and confirmed ,
the report of the council was taken as read , and a vote was moved by the 'Treasurer , Sir Knight C . GooUlen , that £ 25 should be given to a Sir Knight . 'The report was received and adopted , and the following officers were appointed : Sir Knight Rev . Dr . J . Robbins , D . D . G . Prelate .
, , Alex . Staveley Hill , ( I . C , 1 r ~ r- \ 11 M D r . ¦ . ~ i \ G . Chancellor . ALP . ( re-appointed ) 1 ,, H . R . H . Prince Leopold , ) r r , 11 K . G .. G . C . T . S C " "" ^ blc . Lord Arthur Hill , M . P . ... G . Marshal . , , Charles Gooldon , K . C . T . ) r- -r " . ' - ( 1 . I rens .
( re-elected ) ... } , , R . II . Thrupp ( re-appointed ) G . H ^ . ,, W . 'Tinkler ( re-appointed ) ... G . V .-Chancellor . ,, W . Spencer ( re-appointed ) G . Sub-Marshal . , , Rev . C . J . Ridgwa } ' G . Almr . < S : Chap . ., G . Lambert ( re-appointed ) G . W . of Regalia . J . Lixdale Warren , O . C . ... G . Herald . ' Mai . I . Woodall ( Beaiiceant ) G . Std . Br .
11 . Thomas ( Vixellum Belli ) G . Std . Br . W . Francis Ncttleship ... G . Priors B . Br . S . G . Bake G . 1 st Aide-de-C . , , Magnus Ohren G . 2 nd Aide-de-C . ,, John Lundie G . Chamberlain . , , Dr . George B . Brodie ... G . 1 st Capt . of G . , , Wm . A . Clayton G . sndCapt . of G .
,, Richard L . Loveland ... G . Swd . Br . ,, Wm . Ganz ( re-appointed ) ... G . Org . 'The following members of the Great Prior ' s Council were appointed : Sir Knights S . Rawson , Chas . Chandos Pole , Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney , and Col . Francis Burdett . 'The following were elected : Sir Knights Dr . F . II . Woodforde , J . K . Curleis , J . L . Syms , C . A . Ncwnham , and
J . 1 ' . I weedale . 'Three members of the Grand Master ' s Council were also elected , viz ., Sir Knights Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , Capt . N . G . Philips , and C . R . N . Beswick-Royds . The arms were collected b y the Armourer , and the National Great Priory was closed in ample form . A meetingof the Priory of the Order of Malta was afterwards held , presided overby Sir Knight Col . Shadwell II .
Clerke , and the following eleven members were received into ( he Order : W . C . Grigg . The Rev . C . J . Kidgw . iv , Capt . G . C . D'Albiac , W . Barkly , George 'Taylor , G . 'I" Miller , F . Graves , j . Shilcock , Henry 'Thorn , W . K . Stewart , W . 1 '" . Netlleship . 'The following members of the Order , amongst others , were present : Sir Knighls , Karl of Lathoni , Great Prior
Colonel Shadwell II . Clerke , Great Sub-Prior ; Col . A . W . Adair , J . AI . V . Montague Raymore , II . Thrupp , Registrar ; Charles J . Smith , M . D ., B . F . Hodge , K . C . 'T . ; ' | . W . Rawlins ; Col . Eras . Burdett , Constable ; Clement K . \ V . Beswick-Royds , ) . F . 'Tweedale , Herald ; Walter Spencer , Sub-Marshal : Charles Goolden , K . C . 'T ., 'Treasurer ; Rev . A . W . Hall , Prelate ; James Lewis Thomas , Aide de Camp ;
Dr . F . VV . Ramsay , Dr . Robbins , D . M . Dewar , C . A . Ncwnham , Chas . Fendclow , Hon . R . W . II . Giddy , Kdwd . Pierpoint , T . G . [ . instead ( China ) , Kmra Holmes , K . C . 'T . ; A . Gravneeke , Dr . T . Trollope , Standard Bearer ; S . Rawson , Capt . N . G . Philips , George
Lambert , Warden of Regalia ; | . L . Syms , W . Ganz , Org . ; 11 . Bulley , W . Hickman , F . W . Mitchell , II . R . Cooper Smith , Captain of Guards ; C . J . Banister , Raphael Costa , Rev . C . \ V . Spencer Stanhope , Lieut .-Col . Burney , S . Rosenthal , Rev . C . R . Davy , Magnus Ohren , W . Tinkler , Vice-Chancellor ; W . Ashley Clayton , E . Letchworth , E . B .
National Great Priory.
Bright , } . E . Le Fetivre , Dr . F . H . Woodforde , H . C . Burt , Dr . J . H . Paul , Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette , R . P . Spice , C . J . Harmsworth , and J . B . Batten .
Consecration Of The Friendly Chapter, No. 1513.
CONSECRATION OF THE FRIENDLY CHAPTER , No . 1513 .
For a considerable period . . , ps have been taken by the companions of Lodge Friendly , No . 1513 , at Barnsley , Yorlcshire , for the purpose of having a chapter attached to their lodge . The Craft lodge was " formed some six years ago , and has been a great success , having , though so young
a lodge , had the laying of two foundation stones , one of a church at Monk Bretlon , and one of a Memorial Hall and Mechanics Institute , at Wosbro Dale ; intrusted to it the pleasure of entertaining the Provincial Charity Committee , and also Provincial Grand Lodge—all of which gatherings have been eminently successful and are remembered with satisfaction by numerous brethren throughout this ' "Teat
province . After considerable delay through one cause and another the petition , being in due form in every respect , was granted'by the Grand Chapter in February last . 'The con - panions who had signed the petition immediately set t . work to carry out the prayer of their petition . ' and on 'Thursday , the 13 th May , the chapter was consecrated by E . Comp . Ensor Dru .-y , P . Z ., 1 :: ) , 2 o '> , P . P . G . IL . acting on
behalf ami by the authority of the M . E . Pro Grand Superintendent , Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., P . P . D . Z .. P . M 01 , in . 1 most impressive and excellentmanner . 'The following companions were present : Ex . Comps . Thoin . i : Ruddock , P . Z . 275 , as Prov . G . H . ; the Rev . W . C . l . ukis M . A ., J . S ' 37 , as Pro . G . J . ; Henry Smith , P . Z . 302 , 3 S 7 495 , Prov . G . Scribe K . ; William Scholield , P . Z . 200
Prov . G . Scribe N . ; Alex . Hay . P . Z . 139 , as Prov . G . P . S . ; George Brooke , P . Z . 242 , as ' Prov . 1 st Asst . G . Soj . ; J . Rigbv , P . Z . 242 , as Prov . G . 2 nd Ast . Soj . ; 'Thomas n . irris , / n , _• ' /; , as IVoe . C . Treas ,- W . B . Aldcrson , /' . / . 154 , Prov . G . Registrar ; C . II . Verity , 242 , Prov . G . Sword-Bearer ; W . Fisher Tasker , 29 ( 1 , Prov . G . Standard-Rearer ; Henry W . Pawson , II . 296 , as P . G . D . C ; oseph
Mitchell , 792 , as P . G . O . ; J . A . Woodhcad , 290 , as P . G . Steward ; W . J . Lowrance , 495 , as Prov . G . Steward ; Gec » Newton , 495 , as Prov . G . Steward ; Herbert G . E . Green , 154 , and 1019 , as Prov . G . Steward ; Joseph Hirst , 242 , as Prov . G . Janitor . Also Comps . S . Slade , andE . Lord , 495 ; A . M . Bolsover , 242 ; J . H . Gration , 242 ; T . Braithwaite , 242 ; John Bustard , 521 ; W . HooleChambers , 139 ; W . Ridgard
Massie , 242 . Letters of apology were read from Ex . Comp . Thos . \ V . 'Tew , P . Z . 40 . 5 , P . P . G . IL ; H . J . Gamett , P . Z . , 39 . 29 ( 1 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Samuel Suckley , 139 , P . G . O . 'The Grand Chapter was opened in due format 4 . 50 , after which the Consecrating Principal addressed the brethren on ( he nature of their work and its duties . After the chapter was solemnly and in due form consecrated the Consecrating
Principal called on Ex . Comp . Rev . W . C . Lukis , who gave a most excellent address , enforcing on the attention of all Master Masons the necessity of taking advantage of the opportunity of joining Royal Arch Masonry , and the obligations , duties , and privileges of Royal Arch Masons . 'The Provincial Lodge having been closed in due form , E . Comp . Ensor Drury , P . Z . 139 , 296 , P . P . G . IL , as M . E . Z .,
in the absence of those companions below the rank of P . Z ., who retired for the time . installed and invested the following , as Principals of the Friendl y Chapter , No . 1513 : Comps . James Hy . Gration , Z . ; 'I homas Braithwaite , H . ; John Bustard , J . The companions were readmitted , and the following officers were appointed and invested : Comps . W . Hoole Chambers , Scribe E . ; Joseph Mitchell , Scribe
N . ; W . J , Lowrance , Prin . Soj . ; James A . Woodhcad , 1 st Ast . Soj . ; Comp . Geo . Newton , as 2 nd Ast . Soj . ; VV . Ridgard Massie ( elected ) , Treasurer ; Joseph Hirst ( elected ) , Janitor . After the thanks of the companions had been given to the Consecrating Principal for the very excellent way in which he had performed the duties of his office , thanks
were also returned for the following presents to the chapter : The handsome marble pedestal and plate presented by Comp . J . II . Gration , Z . ; the cover for the same by Mrs . W . R . Massie ; the three lesser candlesticks by Comp . W . K . Lowrance ; and the staves , which were the gift of Comp . John Bustard , ) . 'The other furniture , which was
supplied by a well-known London linn , was particularly admired ; many companions saying they had not on the whole seen so neat and tasty a set of furniture . The success of the chapter seems in every way likely when we mention that no less than six prospositions for exaltation were made before the chapter was closed , which was done in ancient and due form .
Afterwards the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , their requirements being most efficiently catered for by Bro . I Iammond , the new proprietor of the King's Head Hotel , whose provision gave most universal satisfaction . After the banquet the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured , and the companions separated , only looking back with pleasure and satisfaction upon so successful and interesting a gathering .
Royal Visit To Truro.
ROYAL VISIT TO TRURO .
'ihe hall at Trcgothnan on Tuesday night , the iSth inst ., was a very brilliant affair , although the rooms were too much crowded to enable the guests to dance at their case . There were some 300 present , including Lord and Lady Falmouth , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , the Duke and Duchess of St . Albans , Air . and . Mrs . Molesworth , the Earl and Countess
of Lathom , Admiral Sir Henry Keppel , Lady Victoria Edgcumbe , Lady Ernestine Edgcumbe , the Hi g h Sheriff and Mrs . Prideaux Brune , Major Teesdale , Sir Dighton Probyn , Captain Graves Sawle , Miss Boscawen , Misses Edith and Mabel Boscawen , Colonel Boscawen , Mr . T . Boscawen , the Mayor of Truro and Mrs . Smith , the Hon . and Rev . I . T . Boscawen , besides the county
and city dignitaries . Lord Falmouth led off the ball with the Princess of Wales , and the Prince of Wales with Lad y Falmouth as his partner . The dancing was to the music of the Royal Marine band . 'The Prince and Princess remained until about one o ' clock , when the company
gradually retired , but dancing was kept up with great spirit until dawn by a portion of the company . Wednesday was comparatively quiet . The Royal party went over Lord Falmouth ' s splendid grounds , which lie on the left of the river Truro . In descending the stream the position of the seat is most picturesque , the scenery around formed by the
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
first duty should be to tender to you , my lord , my most sincere acknowledgments for the hig h and unexpected honour which you have been pleased to confer upon me , and especially for the kind , but too flattering , terms in which you have expressed yourself . 1 can only assure you that 1 shall endeavour to adhere to the letter and to the spirit of my obligation bv faithfully and impartially discharging the duties of my office , bv consulting your wishes , and in every way
assisting you in the government of the provmes . lo you , brethren , I have also to express my acknowledgments for the very kind manner in which you have acquiesced in the appointment . 'The office which 1 now hold , though , doubtless , a very honourable one , and one to which any Mason might be proud to attain , is also a position of considerable responsibility . I feel that I shall need , and I therefore
venture to ask , and to ask with confidence , for your sympathy and support . Indeed , but for the hope that such would he extended to me , I should not have ventured to accept the appointment , but should have yielded to what was certainly my first impulse , and declined the honour , but on consultation with my friend , the P . P . G . M .. Bro . Kelly—for , like many others of you . to him I generally carry nil my Masonic doubts and difficulties—1 saw on consultation
with Bro . Kelly and some few of the principal Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , they so kindly and so unanimously urged my acceptance of the office , that I felt 1 had nochoice but to do so , and to endeavour bv my eonduct to justify the confidence reposed in me . I feel that I shall have the advantage of serving under a Provincial Grand Master who does not hold his office as a sinecure , but who personally administers , and , 1 believe , takes a
warm interest in the affairs of trie province . I am sure that I may also rely on the advice and co-operation of my old friend and brother , the Provincial Grand Secretary , than whom I am confident that no province possesses a more zealous or more efficient officer . But . brethren , even with these advantages 1 fear that at times I shall be liable lo fail , or at any rate to make mistakes . If such should , unfortunately , be the case , I ask you to remember the
promise which 1 have just made to his lordship , and which 1 now renew to you ; and . in the exercise of your Masonic charity , give me credit for honesty of purpose , and try to believe that my mistake arises from an error of judg-ment , and that it is not a wilful'dereliction of duty from personal feeling or any other unworthy motives . Brethren , let me once more thank you one and all , and express the hope that when I cease to hold this office , and my successor is
appointed , 1 may not by any net of mine have forfeited your esteem and goodwill , which I am proud to hope that I now in some measure at any rate possess . 'The election of two members to represent the Provincial Grand Lodge on the Committee of Management of the Leicester Masonic Hall , resulted in the unanimous reappointment of Bros . C . Stretton and Dr . I hint . 'The PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY reported that the
Banner Committee had , in pursunnccof the powers entrusted to them , provided a new Provincial Grand Lodge banner , which was used for the first timeon that occasion , and which was greatcly admired . 'The Committee gratefully acknowledged the kindness of Bro . Sir Albert Woods , G . D . C , who , through the P . P . G . M ., Bro . Kelly , had advised thehi as to the proper form and design of the banner . A letter was read from the Provincial Grand Secretary of
Warwick-shire , forwarding a copy of a resolution passed at a meeting of that Provincial Grand Lodge , on the subject of the Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund , but no motion was made thereon . A circular letter from Gram ! Lodge was also read on ( he subject of " Masonic prefixes , " and was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Several letters of noologv for absence having bcen'read .
Ihe Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the R . W . P . G . M . and bis officers retired , after which the (" raft Lodge was closed . 'The important duties of Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies were on this occasion most abl y discharged by Bro . Cleaver , P . M . 270 , P . P . G . A . D . C , in the absence of Bro . Dr . Macaukty , the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , who was prevented from attending by a professional
engagement . The proceedings of the day terminated with a banquet , at which the newly-installed D . P . G . M . presided , in the absence of the Provincial Grand Master , who was unable to remain . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wen- duly honoured , and especially the toast of the ( lay " 'The Newly-Installed Deputy-Provincial Grand Master , " which latter was accompanied b y many hearty congratulations from
several of the principal Provincial Grand ' Officers present , and was received with the greatest enthusiasm . 'The efforts of the banquet Stewards , Bros . Coltman , Young , and ; Bream in promoting the comfort and enjoyment of the brethren were worthy of all praise . To Bro . T . G . Charlcswnrth also the thanks of the brethren present were very warml y accorded for his renewed kindness in decorating the banquet tables with a most bountiful supply of plants and flowers .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A meeting ^ of the Stewards of the 92 nd anniversary festival of this Institution was held on 'Tuesday at I ' reemasonss' Hall , Bro . Sir John II . Monckton , Acting President , in the chair . Among the brethren present were Bros . I- ; . LeU-hworth , 'Treasurer . I . A . Kucker , R . P .
Spice . R . G . Barton , Cimiinglinm , Thomas Meggy , IVtcr de L . Long , Robert Grew Spence Weston . R . B . Webster , Edgar Bowyer , — Jeffs , ami F . R . \ V . Hedges , Hon . Secretary . After the verification of the minutes , the following resolution was unanimously passed , in consequence of tinlarge amount lor dinner tickets am ! Stewards' fees bein " still outstanding : " 'That this be not the last meetiii " - bul that when the "
arrears are quite or nearly "nt in the final meeting be held . " " ' 1 he Treasurer ' s report was ( hen received , and the balance-sheet and accounts passed . The Hon . Secretary announced that the total amount of subscriptions received up co this date for the late festival was . £ i 3 , 7- * S 12 s . f > d . 1 he proceedings closed with a . vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of West Yorkshire was held at Bradford on Wednesday , the I 3 th inst ., on the invitation of the Chapter of Charity , No . 300 , and Sincerity Chapter , No . fioo . It was a matter of much regret that the Provincial Grand Superintendent ( Sir H . Edwards ) was unavoidably absent , but his position
was ably filled by M . E . Comp . 'lew , who was supported by M . E . Comp . C . L . Mason , and a large number of officers and brethren , numbering about 150 . In response to the hearty salutation of the companions , M . E . Comp . TEW addressed the assemblage on matters more intimately associated with the Craft than the public in a speech that was listened to with much interest , and warmlj received .
A motion with reference to an uniformity of working was again brought before the Prov . G . Chapter , but was ultimately discharged from the agenda paper . 'The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed as follows : Comp . L . R . Starkev , 27 s ... ... Prov . G . H . ,, Dr . W . Evan ' s , v' 2 Prow G . l .
., II . Smith , 4 < H Prov . G . S . E . | . France , 203 Prov . G . S . N . „ W . Scholield , 290 Prov . G . P . Soj . ! , S . Slack , 49 } ' Prov . G . A . Soj . „ A . Roberts , 44 S Prov . G . A . Soj . ,, J . F . Oates , 25 . S Prov . G . 'Treas . VV . B . Aldcrson . 1 ~ : ... Prov . C . Reg .
. ... ,, Captain I lemingwav , 1214 ... Prov . G . S . vu . B . | . Dewhursf , ( . ij . ' . Prov . G . Std . I ) . ,, J . L . Oates , 204 Prov . G . D . S . Snekev . ¦ r . ii ^ ... Prov . G . Ore " .
,, C . Lawrey , 304 ; A . Jackson , - ) 421 : 11 . W . Mallinson , 29 O ; - Prov . G . Studs , and F . I ) . Walker , 24 J ... •' ,, J . Lee , 290 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . At the close of the business the companions from other towns wen ? liberably entertained by the members of the Bradford chapters , and a most agreeable meeting was then closed .
National Great Priory.
NATIONAL GREAT PRIORY .
'The half-yearly meeting of the National Great Priory of the United Religious and Military Orders of ( he Temple and of St . John of Jerusalem was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Friday , the 14 II 1 inst ., the Right Hon . Sir Knight the Karl of Lathom , G . C . T .. presiding . After the Great Priory had been duly opened , Sir Knight
Col . SHADWELL II . Cl . ERKE moved a vote of congratulation to Sir Knight the Ear ! of Lathom on his being created an earl , which was carried unanimously . Sir Knight the Earl of LATHOM acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . 'l'he minutes of the last meeting were- read and confirmed ,
the report of the council was taken as read , and a vote was moved by the 'Treasurer , Sir Knight C . GooUlen , that £ 25 should be given to a Sir Knight . 'The report was received and adopted , and the following officers were appointed : Sir Knight Rev . Dr . J . Robbins , D . D . G . Prelate .
, , Alex . Staveley Hill , ( I . C , 1 r ~ r- \ 11 M D r . ¦ . ~ i \ G . Chancellor . ALP . ( re-appointed ) 1 ,, H . R . H . Prince Leopold , ) r r , 11 K . G .. G . C . T . S C " "" ^ blc . Lord Arthur Hill , M . P . ... G . Marshal . , , Charles Gooldon , K . C . T . ) r- -r " . ' - ( 1 . I rens .
( re-elected ) ... } , , R . II . Thrupp ( re-appointed ) G . H ^ . ,, W . 'Tinkler ( re-appointed ) ... G . V .-Chancellor . ,, W . Spencer ( re-appointed ) G . Sub-Marshal . , , Rev . C . J . Ridgwa } ' G . Almr . < S : Chap . ., G . Lambert ( re-appointed ) G . W . of Regalia . J . Lixdale Warren , O . C . ... G . Herald . ' Mai . I . Woodall ( Beaiiceant ) G . Std . Br .
11 . Thomas ( Vixellum Belli ) G . Std . Br . W . Francis Ncttleship ... G . Priors B . Br . S . G . Bake G . 1 st Aide-de-C . , , Magnus Ohren G . 2 nd Aide-de-C . ,, John Lundie G . Chamberlain . , , Dr . George B . Brodie ... G . 1 st Capt . of G . , , Wm . A . Clayton G . sndCapt . of G .
,, Richard L . Loveland ... G . Swd . Br . ,, Wm . Ganz ( re-appointed ) ... G . Org . 'The following members of the Great Prior ' s Council were appointed : Sir Knights S . Rawson , Chas . Chandos Pole , Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney , and Col . Francis Burdett . 'The following were elected : Sir Knights Dr . F . II . Woodforde , J . K . Curleis , J . L . Syms , C . A . Ncwnham , and
J . 1 ' . I weedale . 'Three members of the Grand Master ' s Council were also elected , viz ., Sir Knights Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , Capt . N . G . Philips , and C . R . N . Beswick-Royds . The arms were collected b y the Armourer , and the National Great Priory was closed in ample form . A meetingof the Priory of the Order of Malta was afterwards held , presided overby Sir Knight Col . Shadwell II .
Clerke , and the following eleven members were received into ( he Order : W . C . Grigg . The Rev . C . J . Kidgw . iv , Capt . G . C . D'Albiac , W . Barkly , George 'Taylor , G . 'I" Miller , F . Graves , j . Shilcock , Henry 'Thorn , W . K . Stewart , W . 1 '" . Netlleship . 'The following members of the Order , amongst others , were present : Sir Knighls , Karl of Lathoni , Great Prior
Colonel Shadwell II . Clerke , Great Sub-Prior ; Col . A . W . Adair , J . AI . V . Montague Raymore , II . Thrupp , Registrar ; Charles J . Smith , M . D ., B . F . Hodge , K . C . 'T . ; ' | . W . Rawlins ; Col . Eras . Burdett , Constable ; Clement K . \ V . Beswick-Royds , ) . F . 'Tweedale , Herald ; Walter Spencer , Sub-Marshal : Charles Goolden , K . C . 'T ., 'Treasurer ; Rev . A . W . Hall , Prelate ; James Lewis Thomas , Aide de Camp ;
Dr . F . VV . Ramsay , Dr . Robbins , D . M . Dewar , C . A . Ncwnham , Chas . Fendclow , Hon . R . W . II . Giddy , Kdwd . Pierpoint , T . G . [ . instead ( China ) , Kmra Holmes , K . C . 'T . ; A . Gravneeke , Dr . T . Trollope , Standard Bearer ; S . Rawson , Capt . N . G . Philips , George
Lambert , Warden of Regalia ; | . L . Syms , W . Ganz , Org . ; 11 . Bulley , W . Hickman , F . W . Mitchell , II . R . Cooper Smith , Captain of Guards ; C . J . Banister , Raphael Costa , Rev . C . \ V . Spencer Stanhope , Lieut .-Col . Burney , S . Rosenthal , Rev . C . R . Davy , Magnus Ohren , W . Tinkler , Vice-Chancellor ; W . Ashley Clayton , E . Letchworth , E . B .
National Great Priory.
Bright , } . E . Le Fetivre , Dr . F . H . Woodforde , H . C . Burt , Dr . J . H . Paul , Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette , R . P . Spice , C . J . Harmsworth , and J . B . Batten .
Consecration Of The Friendly Chapter, No. 1513.
CONSECRATION OF THE FRIENDLY CHAPTER , No . 1513 .
For a considerable period . . , ps have been taken by the companions of Lodge Friendly , No . 1513 , at Barnsley , Yorlcshire , for the purpose of having a chapter attached to their lodge . The Craft lodge was " formed some six years ago , and has been a great success , having , though so young
a lodge , had the laying of two foundation stones , one of a church at Monk Bretlon , and one of a Memorial Hall and Mechanics Institute , at Wosbro Dale ; intrusted to it the pleasure of entertaining the Provincial Charity Committee , and also Provincial Grand Lodge—all of which gatherings have been eminently successful and are remembered with satisfaction by numerous brethren throughout this ' "Teat
province . After considerable delay through one cause and another the petition , being in due form in every respect , was granted'by the Grand Chapter in February last . 'The con - panions who had signed the petition immediately set t . work to carry out the prayer of their petition . ' and on 'Thursday , the 13 th May , the chapter was consecrated by E . Comp . Ensor Dru .-y , P . Z ., 1 :: ) , 2 o '> , P . P . G . IL . acting on
behalf ami by the authority of the M . E . Pro Grand Superintendent , Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., P . P . D . Z .. P . M 01 , in . 1 most impressive and excellentmanner . 'The following companions were present : Ex . Comps . Thoin . i : Ruddock , P . Z . 275 , as Prov . G . H . ; the Rev . W . C . l . ukis M . A ., J . S ' 37 , as Pro . G . J . ; Henry Smith , P . Z . 302 , 3 S 7 495 , Prov . G . Scribe K . ; William Scholield , P . Z . 200
Prov . G . Scribe N . ; Alex . Hay . P . Z . 139 , as Prov . G . P . S . ; George Brooke , P . Z . 242 , as ' Prov . 1 st Asst . G . Soj . ; J . Rigbv , P . Z . 242 , as Prov . G . 2 nd Ast . Soj . ; 'Thomas n . irris , / n , _• ' /; , as IVoe . C . Treas ,- W . B . Aldcrson , /' . / . 154 , Prov . G . Registrar ; C . II . Verity , 242 , Prov . G . Sword-Bearer ; W . Fisher Tasker , 29 ( 1 , Prov . G . Standard-Rearer ; Henry W . Pawson , II . 296 , as P . G . D . C ; oseph
Mitchell , 792 , as P . G . O . ; J . A . Woodhcad , 290 , as P . G . Steward ; W . J . Lowrance , 495 , as Prov . G . Steward ; Gec » Newton , 495 , as Prov . G . Steward ; Herbert G . E . Green , 154 , and 1019 , as Prov . G . Steward ; Joseph Hirst , 242 , as Prov . G . Janitor . Also Comps . S . Slade , andE . Lord , 495 ; A . M . Bolsover , 242 ; J . H . Gration , 242 ; T . Braithwaite , 242 ; John Bustard , 521 ; W . HooleChambers , 139 ; W . Ridgard
Massie , 242 . Letters of apology were read from Ex . Comp . Thos . \ V . 'Tew , P . Z . 40 . 5 , P . P . G . IL ; H . J . Gamett , P . Z . , 39 . 29 ( 1 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Samuel Suckley , 139 , P . G . O . 'The Grand Chapter was opened in due format 4 . 50 , after which the Consecrating Principal addressed the brethren on ( he nature of their work and its duties . After the chapter was solemnly and in due form consecrated the Consecrating
Principal called on Ex . Comp . Rev . W . C . Lukis , who gave a most excellent address , enforcing on the attention of all Master Masons the necessity of taking advantage of the opportunity of joining Royal Arch Masonry , and the obligations , duties , and privileges of Royal Arch Masons . 'The Provincial Lodge having been closed in due form , E . Comp . Ensor Drury , P . Z . 139 , 296 , P . P . G . IL , as M . E . Z .,
in the absence of those companions below the rank of P . Z ., who retired for the time . installed and invested the following , as Principals of the Friendl y Chapter , No . 1513 : Comps . James Hy . Gration , Z . ; 'I homas Braithwaite , H . ; John Bustard , J . The companions were readmitted , and the following officers were appointed and invested : Comps . W . Hoole Chambers , Scribe E . ; Joseph Mitchell , Scribe
N . ; W . J , Lowrance , Prin . Soj . ; James A . Woodhcad , 1 st Ast . Soj . ; Comp . Geo . Newton , as 2 nd Ast . Soj . ; VV . Ridgard Massie ( elected ) , Treasurer ; Joseph Hirst ( elected ) , Janitor . After the thanks of the companions had been given to the Consecrating Principal for the very excellent way in which he had performed the duties of his office , thanks
were also returned for the following presents to the chapter : The handsome marble pedestal and plate presented by Comp . J . II . Gration , Z . ; the cover for the same by Mrs . W . R . Massie ; the three lesser candlesticks by Comp . W . K . Lowrance ; and the staves , which were the gift of Comp . John Bustard , ) . 'The other furniture , which was
supplied by a well-known London linn , was particularly admired ; many companions saying they had not on the whole seen so neat and tasty a set of furniture . The success of the chapter seems in every way likely when we mention that no less than six prospositions for exaltation were made before the chapter was closed , which was done in ancient and due form .
Afterwards the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , their requirements being most efficiently catered for by Bro . I Iammond , the new proprietor of the King's Head Hotel , whose provision gave most universal satisfaction . After the banquet the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured , and the companions separated , only looking back with pleasure and satisfaction upon so successful and interesting a gathering .
Royal Visit To Truro.
ROYAL VISIT TO TRURO .
'ihe hall at Trcgothnan on Tuesday night , the iSth inst ., was a very brilliant affair , although the rooms were too much crowded to enable the guests to dance at their case . There were some 300 present , including Lord and Lady Falmouth , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , the Duke and Duchess of St . Albans , Air . and . Mrs . Molesworth , the Earl and Countess
of Lathom , Admiral Sir Henry Keppel , Lady Victoria Edgcumbe , Lady Ernestine Edgcumbe , the Hi g h Sheriff and Mrs . Prideaux Brune , Major Teesdale , Sir Dighton Probyn , Captain Graves Sawle , Miss Boscawen , Misses Edith and Mabel Boscawen , Colonel Boscawen , Mr . T . Boscawen , the Mayor of Truro and Mrs . Smith , the Hon . and Rev . I . T . Boscawen , besides the county
and city dignitaries . Lord Falmouth led off the ball with the Princess of Wales , and the Prince of Wales with Lad y Falmouth as his partner . The dancing was to the music of the Royal Marine band . 'The Prince and Princess remained until about one o ' clock , when the company
gradually retired , but dancing was kept up with great spirit until dawn by a portion of the company . Wednesday was comparatively quiet . The Royal party went over Lord Falmouth ' s splendid grounds , which lie on the left of the river Truro . In descending the stream the position of the seat is most picturesque , the scenery around formed by the