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The Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
The annual meeting of this Province was held on Monday afternoon , at the Foresters' Hall , West-street , Reading . The Prov . Grand Master , ( Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., ) and the Prov . Grand Oflicers and other brethren , had an admirable reception at the hands of
the Reading Union Lodge , No . 414 , under whose auspices the lodge was held ; the arrangements made by that lodge being all that could be desired . There was a large gathering of brethren , not only from the province , but also from neighbouring provinces , and from the Grand Lodge . It might be mentioned that the whole of the lodges in the province of Berks and Bucks were represented
The following brethren were present : Prov . G Oflicers —Bros . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . ; the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . ; T . Taylor-S . G . W . ; J . Wilson , J . G . W . ; Rev . N . T . Garry , Chap .: Rev . H . G . Layton , jun ., Chap . ; C . Stephens , Treas . ; E . Davey , Reg . ; R . Bradley , Sec . ; L . M . Nixon , S . G . D . ; W . Ferguson , J . G . D . ; C . E . Belcher , S . of
Wks . ; W . Biggs , acting D . C ; S . Knight , G . D . C ; Dick Radclyffe , A . D . C . ; * E . Margretts , S . B . ; E . J . Blackwell , R . Dowsett , J . W . Martin , J . E . Sydenham , G . A . Charubin , and J . XV . Thorp , Stewards . Past Prov . G . Oflicers — Bros . H . D'Almaine , P . S . W . ; H . H . Hodges , P . S . W . ; B . T . Fountaine , P . G . T . ; J . Weight , man , P . J . VV . ; C . Oades , P . G . Reg . ,- A . Welch , P . G .
Reg . ; W . Biggs , P . G . Sec . ; W . S . Cantrell , P . G . S . D . ; I . W . Hounslow , P . G . S . D . ; J . W . Blower , P . G . S . D . ; I . E . Banks , P . G . S . W . ; J . T . Brown , P . G . S . W . ; E , Baker , P . G . S . W . ; C . XV . Cox , P . D . C . ; and W . P . Ivey , P . S . B . Members ofi Lodges in Province—Bros . E . C . Knight , W . M . 94 S ; W . B . Wilson , W . M . 574 ; T . Al . Lynch , W . M . 631 ; S . Bradley , P . M . 414 ; C . A .
Barrett , W . M . 945 ; and about eighty other members of lodges in the province . Visitors : Bros . Rev . R . P . Dent , P . G . C , W . M . 1 S 94 ; Rev . W . A . Hill . P . G . C ; Rev . Arthur Fearon , P . G . C Eastern Archipelago ; J . H . Clarke , P . AI . 1 SS 7 ; Alajor Shanks , P . M . 1887 , and P . G . W . Devon ; S . G . Kerchhoffer , P . M . 1 S 99 , P . S . G . W . Surrey ; Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . S . W ., P . G . AL Middx . ; J . G . Poole , P . M .
1417 , South Africa ; Reginald Bird , P . G . D ., Dep . G . M ., Oxford ; R . P . Spice , P . G . S . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; and J . 'lerry , P . P . S . G . W . North Hunts The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened shortly after two o ' clock , . and after the P . G . Secretary had called over the lodges in the province , he proceeded to call over the roll of the Prov . Grand Officers , neaily all of whom
were present . The DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRAND AIASTER then proposed that the minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Aylesbury on the 20 th June last year , should be taken as read . This was agreed to . The PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY ( Bro . R . Bradley ) , then reported that Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , had , on the
14 th September , 1 SS 1 , consecrated a new lodge at Slough , called the Herschel Lodge . He further reported that on the 3 rd of May last , anew Masonic Hall at Aylesbury was dedicated by the Provincial Grand Alaster , and opened in the presence of a large number of distinguished brethren . The financial statement was then read by the PROV . G .
SECRETARY , from which it appeared that the receipts for the previous year amounted to ^" 208 ios . 2 d ., the present balance in hand being £ 101 Ss . 3 d . The Charity Committee's Report was then read , showing the total receipts , including a balance in hand from last year , to have been £ 163 10 s ., the sum of £ 74 5 s . being the amount of the present balance .
On the proposal of the PROV . G . MASTER it was then unanimously resolved that the sum of £ 20 5 s . be voted from the Provincial Fund to the Charity Fund , and that £ 105 be appropriated from the Charity Fund in sums of ten guineas and live guineas to the various lodges subscribing to that fund .
I'he PROV . G . MASTER congratulated the brethren on the steady progress of Masonry in the province during the past year . He hoped other towns in the province would follow the example of Aylesbury , and have lodge-rooms of their own , thereby avoiding the necessity of meeting at public establishments . He was also pleased to offer them his congratulations upon the prosperous state of the Charity Fund .
The Prov . G . SECRETARY then gave his report of the lodges of the province . The lodges now showed the following membership : Etonian Lodge , 75 ; Union , 63 ; Hope , 61 ; Buckingham , 52 ; Methuen , 16 ; Windsor Castle , 62 ; St . Johns , 19 ; Scientific , 62 ; Abbey , 42 : St , Barnabas , 39 ; Greyfriars , 5 S ; S . S . Peter and Paul , 41 ; AlmaAIater , 11 ; Wycombe , 31 ; Ellington , 57 ; Waiting Street , 29 ; Vale of White Horse , 2 S : Grenville , 19 ; St .
Hilda , tg ; Herschel , 22 ; and Wellesley , 18 . The re-election of Bro . Charles Stephens , of Reading , as Provincial Grand Treasurer , was then proposed by the p . P . G . M . The P . G . AL seconded the nomination , remarking upon the satisfactory manner in which Bro . Stevens had always kept thc accounts . The election was unanimous , and Bro . STEPHENS , replying , thanked the brethren for the honour done him ,
assuring them that to fulfil the duties of the oflice was a pleasure to him . The PROV . GRANII AIASTER then alluded to a letter from the Grand Secretary , referring to the increase of quarterage to the Benevolent Fund , proposed by Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . A discussion followed , after which , upon the motion ofthe P . G . ALit was resolved that the different
, lod ges in the province should be asked for an expression ° f opinion on the subject . A copy of the letter to be sent to each lodge for that purpose by the Provincial Grand Secretary . Hie P . G . AIASTER then invested tli < i following brethren
with the Charity jewel : Bros . J . Andrews , C . Stephens , '' . J . Ferguson , W . 13 . Wilson , '<" . H . Lyon , G . A . Charub | n , A . McDowall and C . AL Footit , each of these having served as Stewards to the Masonic Charities . The PKOV . GRAND AIASTER then appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year ;
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Bro . R . C . Mount , W . AI . 414 Prov . G . S . W . „ Lewis Poulton , W . AI . 591 ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . G . H . Layton , 591 Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . A . Fearon , 156 G Prov . G . Chap . „ Chas . Stephens , P . AI . 414 ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . Batting , 1501 Prov . G . Reg . ,. Robert Bradley , 414 Prov . G . Sec . „ J . R . Slator , W . AI . 17 S 7 Prov . G . S . D . „ E . J . Blackwell , W . M . 1101 ... Prov . G . l . D .
„ R . King , W . M . S 40 Prov . G . S . of W . „ A . McDowell , W . AI . 948 Prov . G . D . of C . „ R . Nicholson , W . AI . 15 G 6 Prov . G . A . D . C . „ F . H . Lyon , P . M . 574 Prov . G . Swd . B . „ S . Hales , 591 Prov . G . Org .
„ E . Home , 1 SS 7 Prov . G . Purs . „ C . Nowell ( Windsor ) Prov . G . A . Purs . Bros . C . Cooper King , W . M . iSgg ;"* | Jos . Andrews , VV . M . 209 ; A . I Pears , 209 ; J . Goddard , 771 ; J-Prov . G . Stwds . J . Ashby , 771 ; and R . E . I Hannis , 771 J Bro . Hemmings ( Reading ) Prov . G . Tyler .
It was stated by the Provincial Grand Master , that the Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Windsor next year , where , Sir Daniel hoped , there would be a large gathering . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in the usual
manner . Immediately the business had concluded , many of the brethren adjourned to the Old Town Hall , to partake ^ of the banquet which Bro . William ; Flanagan had provided in most recherche style , affording entire satisfaction to the executive , the only regret expressed being that a number of the brethren who attended lodge did not also take part
in the festive proceedings . The tables were laden with all the delicacies of the season , and Bro . Flanagan was much complimented on his excellent catering . The floral decorations were undertaken as usual by Bro . Dick Radcliffe , of the firm of Dick Radcliffe , and Co ., florists , High Holborn . Bros . Dyson , Beckett , De Lacy , and Chartan , of Windsor , carried out the musical arrangements , but the performance
was somewhat curtailed in consequence of the toast list being got through rather more rapidly than usual , to allosv of brethren leaving by tbe early evening trains . The chair was occupied by the Prov . Grand Alaster , who was supported at the principal table by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg ) , the Prov .
brand Alaster of Aliddlesex ( Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . ) , the Deputy Prov . Grand Alaster of Oxfordshire ( Bro . Reginald Bird , Past G . D . ) , Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . G . A . D . C . Eng . ; Bro . James Terry ( . Secretary to the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution ) , and the principal Prov . Grand Officers and visitors .
The P . G . M . successively proposed The Oueen and the Craft , " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Alaster of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " and "The Al . W . the Pro Grand Alaster , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . the D . G . AI ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Grand Oflicers of England , Present and Past . " Replying to the latter , Bro . Sir FRANCIS BURDETT ,
Bart ., P . G . AL of Aliddlesex , said it gave him great pleasure to be present to-day , as it afforded him an opportunity of meeting , not only several of the Grand Officers of England , but also many of the brethren of a province which adjoined his own . The two provinces always had worked together most amicably , and he trusted they would always pull together in every way . ( Cheers . ) The Grand Lodge
had been fortunate in having two of the Ro 3 'al Princes filling high offices , and in having for two years the Lord Alayor of London occupying the Junior Warden's chair . ( Cheers . ) There was no doubt from the position which the Order held , both in London and the provinces , that . Masonry would continue to advance , as it had done during the past few years . They did not wish , however , to see
their Alasonic lodges increase so much in numbers as in quality . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt quite sure they would endorse his opinion that they should all be careful not to introduce into their lodge any who were at all likely to bring discredit on the Order . ( Hear , hear . ) He would avail himself of this opportunity of proposing a toast which , he felt sure , would be most acceptable to every brother
present , namely , " The Health of their worthy Prov . Grand Alaster , Sir Daniel Gooch . " ( Cheers . ) Sir Daniel had now presided over this province in the most able land agreeable manner foe a number of years , and brought it into a flourishing position , such as other provinces must almost envy . The P . G . AL thanked his friend , Sir Francis Burdett , most heartily for the kind way in which he had proposed
his health , and he was also grateful to the brethren for the cordial reception they had given to the toast . It had given him sincere pleasue to see so large a gathering of the brethren on this occasion , and he hoped there would be as equally large attendance at YVindsor next year . With regard to Alasonry in this province , the reports presented that day showed a steady progress , but he recommended
to their consideration the remarks of the previous speaker , as to their looking to quality rather than quantity when adding to the strength of their respective lodges . ( Hear , hear . ) They did not wish to initiate as Masons any who were at all likely to bring discredit on the Craft , and therefore in their zeal to increase their lodges they should be careful not to admit anyone for whom they could not
vouch as a lit and proper person to be made a Mason . ( Cheers . ) Sir Daniel concluded by proposing " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master" whom he thanked for the assistance he had given him in conducting thc affairs of the Province ( Cheers ) . The D . P . G . MASTER , in reply , assured the P . G . M . and the brethren that it would afford him the greatest possible
pleasure to do anything in his power for the welfare of Masonry . ( Cheers ) . The P . G , M . next proposed "The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " associating with the toast the name of Bro . Bird , D . P . G . AL of Oxfordshire , who returned thanks , " The Alasonic Charities formed the subject of the succeeding toast , and Bro . TERRY , Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , responded in an able
speech , giving interesting particulars concerning the Charitable Institutions of the Order , which he commended to the liberal support of the brethren . The P . G . AL proposed " The Health of the Newly-Appointed Provincial Grand Oflicers , " for whom Bro . K . MOUNT , S . G . W ., replied . The P . G . AL gave "The Health of the W . AL , Oflicers , and Brethren of the Union and Greyfriars Lodges , " and
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expressed his thanks for the excellent arrangements made for thc reception of the Prov . G . Lodje . Bro . E . J . BLACKWELL , VV . AL of the Greyfriars Lodge , suitably responded . The P . G . M . then proposed "The Health of the Prov . G . Treasurer , and the Prov . G . Secretary . " They were much indebted to the Prov . G . Treasurer for the manner in which he looked after their finances , and he (
Sit-Daniel ) said he could not too strongly express his gratitude to he Prov . G . Sec . for the admirable way in which he conducted the affairs of the province . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CHARLES STEPHENS , P . G . Treasurer ., thanked thc brethren for having unanimously elected him for the fourth or fifth time , and assured them that it would give him much pleasure to discharge the duties of the office so long as they chose to elect Vi ' im , ( dicers . )
Bro . ROBERT BRADLEY , P . G . Secretary , in returning thanks , said , they had already heard of the progress Alasonry was making in this province . Several' new lodges had been consecrated , and the progress they had made gave evidence that they had supplied a real want in the several places in which they had been formed . As regards the good work which was beingjdone in the province in behalf of the Masonic Charities , he need only refer to the fact that no less than eight of the brethren had that
day received charity jewels in recognition of the services they had rendered as Stewards at the Charity Festivals . ( Cheers ) . The dedication of a Alasonic Hall at Aylesbury , and the contemplated erection of a similiar building at Buckingham also gave evidence of thc vitality of Alasonry in the province . ( Cheers ) . The toast of the Provincial Grand Stewards , and the Tylers' toast , were then honoured , after which Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch vacated the chair , and the brethren began to disperse .
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North Africa .
INSTALLATION OF THE DISTRICT GRAND MARK MASTER . The installation of R . W . Bro . Thomas Fellowes Reade , 33 ° , P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , Her Britannic Alajesty's Political Agent and Consul-General at Tunis , as D . G . AI . M . M . for North Africa , took place at the Masonic Hall , Tunis , on the ioth inst .
R . W . Bro . Broadley , D . G . M . M . M . of the Mediterranean , opened D . G . L . in ample form at 7 p . m . He was supported by a goodly attendance of D . G . Oflicers , and of the members of the Kingston and Saint Louis Mark lodges . The D . G . AI . having briefly explai ned the object of the meeting , and the dispositions adopted by the M . VV . G . M . M . M . as to the division of the district over which he had ruled as D . G . AL and as D . G . AI . of Alalia and Tunis for
three years , took leave of the brethren in affectionate terms . Bro . Broadley ' s concluding remarks were heartily applauded , and he then proceeded to install in an impressive manner Bro . Reade in the chair of A . This ceremony accomplished , Bro . Reade was duly pre - sented , and his p atent having been read , he was obligated and installed as D . G . AI . He then appointed and invested his oflicers as follows :
Bro . Dr . A . Perini , P . AL 222 D . D . G . M . „ Professor Souiller , Officer d'Academic D . G . S . W . „ L . Curletto D . G . J . W . „ Professor Clement , Officer d'Academie D . G . M . O . „ A . Blanch D . G . S . O .
„ P . Q . Puliga , L . L . D D . G . J . O . R . W . Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , P . G . AL Kent ( Hon . Member 222 and 254 ) D . G . Chaplain . Bvo . G . Barsotti D . G . Treas . „ A . Andry D . G . Sec . „ Dr . Pace , AI . D D . G . Kerr .
„ General E . Alusalli D . G . S . of W . „ J . E . Gessel D . G . S . D . „ A . Attard D . G . J . D . „ G . B . Cassar D . G . D . of Cers . „ J . Alonge D . G . A . Sec . „ N . d'Amico D . G . A . D . of C
„ Captain R . A . Johnstone D . G . Org . „ F . Michel D . G . Swd . Br . „ J . Catalano D . G . Std . Br . Bros . J . Barsotte , J . Souiller , and S . Angelica D . G . Stewards . Bro . A . Chevallier D . G . I , G . „ A . Villareale D . G . Tyler . R . W . Bro . READE then addressed the brethren at some
length , and expressed his determination to support the Alark Degree throughout the district , and to follow in the steps of his excellent friend and predecessor , Bro . Broadley , from whom he had received the gavel . He invited the brethren to mark their high appreciation of their P . D . G . A 1 . by helping him in his oflice of Steward at the coming festival of the R . Al . I . K . IL , when he would
renresent the Alark district of North Africa . At the proposal of Professor SOUILLER , seconded by R . W . Bro . READE , a vote of thanks to the P . D . G . AI . was placed on thc minutes of Prov . Grand Lodge . The brethren then adjourned to the Grand Hotel , where they were entertained by the D . G . AI . at a banquet , provided by Bro . F . Michel . The usual toasts were honoured , and a most harmonious and agreeable evening spent .
HoLi . ow . ivs Pais . t . \ i > OI . VIJIBXT . —Rheumatism an . l t " out . — These purifying ami snotliinrr remedies deserve the earnest attention nf all persons liable to gout , sriatia , or other painful allcclions of the muscles , nerves , or joints , 'the Ointii'ent should be applied niter thc wiVecteu parts have been patientlv fomented with warm water , when the unguent should be diligeiitlv rubbed upon the
adjacent skin , unless the friction causes o . iin . Holloway's I'ills should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain , reduce inilamination , anil purify the blood . This treatment abates the violence , and lessens the frciruency of ( tout , rheumatism , and all spasmodic diseases which spring from hered . tary predisposition , or from any accidental weakness of constitution . " The Ointment checks the local malady , while the Pills restore vital oowcr , —[ Auvr . ]
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The Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
The annual meeting of this Province was held on Monday afternoon , at the Foresters' Hall , West-street , Reading . The Prov . Grand Master , ( Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., ) and the Prov . Grand Oflicers and other brethren , had an admirable reception at the hands of
the Reading Union Lodge , No . 414 , under whose auspices the lodge was held ; the arrangements made by that lodge being all that could be desired . There was a large gathering of brethren , not only from the province , but also from neighbouring provinces , and from the Grand Lodge . It might be mentioned that the whole of the lodges in the province of Berks and Bucks were represented
The following brethren were present : Prov . G Oflicers —Bros . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . ; the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . ; T . Taylor-S . G . W . ; J . Wilson , J . G . W . ; Rev . N . T . Garry , Chap .: Rev . H . G . Layton , jun ., Chap . ; C . Stephens , Treas . ; E . Davey , Reg . ; R . Bradley , Sec . ; L . M . Nixon , S . G . D . ; W . Ferguson , J . G . D . ; C . E . Belcher , S . of
Wks . ; W . Biggs , acting D . C ; S . Knight , G . D . C ; Dick Radclyffe , A . D . C . ; * E . Margretts , S . B . ; E . J . Blackwell , R . Dowsett , J . W . Martin , J . E . Sydenham , G . A . Charubin , and J . XV . Thorp , Stewards . Past Prov . G . Oflicers — Bros . H . D'Almaine , P . S . W . ; H . H . Hodges , P . S . W . ; B . T . Fountaine , P . G . T . ; J . Weight , man , P . J . VV . ; C . Oades , P . G . Reg . ,- A . Welch , P . G .
Reg . ; W . Biggs , P . G . Sec . ; W . S . Cantrell , P . G . S . D . ; I . W . Hounslow , P . G . S . D . ; J . W . Blower , P . G . S . D . ; I . E . Banks , P . G . S . W . ; J . T . Brown , P . G . S . W . ; E , Baker , P . G . S . W . ; C . XV . Cox , P . D . C . ; and W . P . Ivey , P . S . B . Members ofi Lodges in Province—Bros . E . C . Knight , W . M . 94 S ; W . B . Wilson , W . M . 574 ; T . Al . Lynch , W . M . 631 ; S . Bradley , P . M . 414 ; C . A .
Barrett , W . M . 945 ; and about eighty other members of lodges in the province . Visitors : Bros . Rev . R . P . Dent , P . G . C , W . M . 1 S 94 ; Rev . W . A . Hill . P . G . C ; Rev . Arthur Fearon , P . G . C Eastern Archipelago ; J . H . Clarke , P . AI . 1 SS 7 ; Alajor Shanks , P . M . 1887 , and P . G . W . Devon ; S . G . Kerchhoffer , P . M . 1 S 99 , P . S . G . W . Surrey ; Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . S . W ., P . G . AL Middx . ; J . G . Poole , P . M .
1417 , South Africa ; Reginald Bird , P . G . D ., Dep . G . M ., Oxford ; R . P . Spice , P . G . S . ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; and J . 'lerry , P . P . S . G . W . North Hunts The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened shortly after two o ' clock , . and after the P . G . Secretary had called over the lodges in the province , he proceeded to call over the roll of the Prov . Grand Officers , neaily all of whom
were present . The DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRAND AIASTER then proposed that the minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Aylesbury on the 20 th June last year , should be taken as read . This was agreed to . The PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY ( Bro . R . Bradley ) , then reported that Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , had , on the
14 th September , 1 SS 1 , consecrated a new lodge at Slough , called the Herschel Lodge . He further reported that on the 3 rd of May last , anew Masonic Hall at Aylesbury was dedicated by the Provincial Grand Alaster , and opened in the presence of a large number of distinguished brethren . The financial statement was then read by the PROV . G .
SECRETARY , from which it appeared that the receipts for the previous year amounted to ^" 208 ios . 2 d ., the present balance in hand being £ 101 Ss . 3 d . The Charity Committee's Report was then read , showing the total receipts , including a balance in hand from last year , to have been £ 163 10 s ., the sum of £ 74 5 s . being the amount of the present balance .
On the proposal of the PROV . G . MASTER it was then unanimously resolved that the sum of £ 20 5 s . be voted from the Provincial Fund to the Charity Fund , and that £ 105 be appropriated from the Charity Fund in sums of ten guineas and live guineas to the various lodges subscribing to that fund .
I'he PROV . G . MASTER congratulated the brethren on the steady progress of Masonry in the province during the past year . He hoped other towns in the province would follow the example of Aylesbury , and have lodge-rooms of their own , thereby avoiding the necessity of meeting at public establishments . He was also pleased to offer them his congratulations upon the prosperous state of the Charity Fund .
The Prov . G . SECRETARY then gave his report of the lodges of the province . The lodges now showed the following membership : Etonian Lodge , 75 ; Union , 63 ; Hope , 61 ; Buckingham , 52 ; Methuen , 16 ; Windsor Castle , 62 ; St . Johns , 19 ; Scientific , 62 ; Abbey , 42 : St , Barnabas , 39 ; Greyfriars , 5 S ; S . S . Peter and Paul , 41 ; AlmaAIater , 11 ; Wycombe , 31 ; Ellington , 57 ; Waiting Street , 29 ; Vale of White Horse , 2 S : Grenville , 19 ; St .
Hilda , tg ; Herschel , 22 ; and Wellesley , 18 . The re-election of Bro . Charles Stephens , of Reading , as Provincial Grand Treasurer , was then proposed by the p . P . G . M . The P . G . AL seconded the nomination , remarking upon the satisfactory manner in which Bro . Stevens had always kept thc accounts . The election was unanimous , and Bro . STEPHENS , replying , thanked the brethren for the honour done him ,
assuring them that to fulfil the duties of the oflice was a pleasure to him . The PROV . GRANII AIASTER then alluded to a letter from the Grand Secretary , referring to the increase of quarterage to the Benevolent Fund , proposed by Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . A discussion followed , after which , upon the motion ofthe P . G . ALit was resolved that the different
, lod ges in the province should be asked for an expression ° f opinion on the subject . A copy of the letter to be sent to each lodge for that purpose by the Provincial Grand Secretary . Hie P . G . AIASTER then invested tli < i following brethren
with the Charity jewel : Bros . J . Andrews , C . Stephens , '' . J . Ferguson , W . 13 . Wilson , '<" . H . Lyon , G . A . Charub | n , A . McDowall and C . AL Footit , each of these having served as Stewards to the Masonic Charities . The PKOV . GRAND AIASTER then appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year ;
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Bro . R . C . Mount , W . AI . 414 Prov . G . S . W . „ Lewis Poulton , W . AI . 591 ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . G . H . Layton , 591 Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . A . Fearon , 156 G Prov . G . Chap . „ Chas . Stephens , P . AI . 414 ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . Batting , 1501 Prov . G . Reg . ,. Robert Bradley , 414 Prov . G . Sec . „ J . R . Slator , W . AI . 17 S 7 Prov . G . S . D . „ E . J . Blackwell , W . M . 1101 ... Prov . G . l . D .
„ R . King , W . M . S 40 Prov . G . S . of W . „ A . McDowell , W . AI . 948 Prov . G . D . of C . „ R . Nicholson , W . AI . 15 G 6 Prov . G . A . D . C . „ F . H . Lyon , P . M . 574 Prov . G . Swd . B . „ S . Hales , 591 Prov . G . Org .
„ E . Home , 1 SS 7 Prov . G . Purs . „ C . Nowell ( Windsor ) Prov . G . A . Purs . Bros . C . Cooper King , W . M . iSgg ;"* | Jos . Andrews , VV . M . 209 ; A . I Pears , 209 ; J . Goddard , 771 ; J-Prov . G . Stwds . J . Ashby , 771 ; and R . E . I Hannis , 771 J Bro . Hemmings ( Reading ) Prov . G . Tyler .
It was stated by the Provincial Grand Master , that the Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Windsor next year , where , Sir Daniel hoped , there would be a large gathering . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in the usual
manner . Immediately the business had concluded , many of the brethren adjourned to the Old Town Hall , to partake ^ of the banquet which Bro . William ; Flanagan had provided in most recherche style , affording entire satisfaction to the executive , the only regret expressed being that a number of the brethren who attended lodge did not also take part
in the festive proceedings . The tables were laden with all the delicacies of the season , and Bro . Flanagan was much complimented on his excellent catering . The floral decorations were undertaken as usual by Bro . Dick Radcliffe , of the firm of Dick Radcliffe , and Co ., florists , High Holborn . Bros . Dyson , Beckett , De Lacy , and Chartan , of Windsor , carried out the musical arrangements , but the performance
was somewhat curtailed in consequence of the toast list being got through rather more rapidly than usual , to allosv of brethren leaving by tbe early evening trains . The chair was occupied by the Prov . Grand Alaster , who was supported at the principal table by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg ) , the Prov .
brand Alaster of Aliddlesex ( Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . ) , the Deputy Prov . Grand Alaster of Oxfordshire ( Bro . Reginald Bird , Past G . D . ) , Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . G . A . D . C . Eng . ; Bro . James Terry ( . Secretary to the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution ) , and the principal Prov . Grand Officers and visitors .
The P . G . M . successively proposed The Oueen and the Craft , " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Alaster of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " and "The Al . W . the Pro Grand Alaster , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . the D . G . AI ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Grand Oflicers of England , Present and Past . " Replying to the latter , Bro . Sir FRANCIS BURDETT ,
Bart ., P . G . AL of Aliddlesex , said it gave him great pleasure to be present to-day , as it afforded him an opportunity of meeting , not only several of the Grand Officers of England , but also many of the brethren of a province which adjoined his own . The two provinces always had worked together most amicably , and he trusted they would always pull together in every way . ( Cheers . ) The Grand Lodge
had been fortunate in having two of the Ro 3 'al Princes filling high offices , and in having for two years the Lord Alayor of London occupying the Junior Warden's chair . ( Cheers . ) There was no doubt from the position which the Order held , both in London and the provinces , that . Masonry would continue to advance , as it had done during the past few years . They did not wish , however , to see
their Alasonic lodges increase so much in numbers as in quality . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt quite sure they would endorse his opinion that they should all be careful not to introduce into their lodge any who were at all likely to bring discredit on the Order . ( Hear , hear . ) He would avail himself of this opportunity of proposing a toast which , he felt sure , would be most acceptable to every brother
present , namely , " The Health of their worthy Prov . Grand Alaster , Sir Daniel Gooch . " ( Cheers . ) Sir Daniel had now presided over this province in the most able land agreeable manner foe a number of years , and brought it into a flourishing position , such as other provinces must almost envy . The P . G . AL thanked his friend , Sir Francis Burdett , most heartily for the kind way in which he had proposed
his health , and he was also grateful to the brethren for the cordial reception they had given to the toast . It had given him sincere pleasue to see so large a gathering of the brethren on this occasion , and he hoped there would be as equally large attendance at YVindsor next year . With regard to Alasonry in this province , the reports presented that day showed a steady progress , but he recommended
to their consideration the remarks of the previous speaker , as to their looking to quality rather than quantity when adding to the strength of their respective lodges . ( Hear , hear . ) They did not wish to initiate as Masons any who were at all likely to bring discredit on the Craft , and therefore in their zeal to increase their lodges they should be careful not to admit anyone for whom they could not
vouch as a lit and proper person to be made a Mason . ( Cheers . ) Sir Daniel concluded by proposing " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master" whom he thanked for the assistance he had given him in conducting thc affairs of the Province ( Cheers ) . The D . P . G . MASTER , in reply , assured the P . G . M . and the brethren that it would afford him the greatest possible
pleasure to do anything in his power for the welfare of Masonry . ( Cheers ) . The P . G , M . next proposed "The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " associating with the toast the name of Bro . Bird , D . P . G . AL of Oxfordshire , who returned thanks , " The Alasonic Charities formed the subject of the succeeding toast , and Bro . TERRY , Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , responded in an able
speech , giving interesting particulars concerning the Charitable Institutions of the Order , which he commended to the liberal support of the brethren . The P . G . AL proposed " The Health of the Newly-Appointed Provincial Grand Oflicers , " for whom Bro . K . MOUNT , S . G . W ., replied . The P . G . AL gave "The Health of the W . AL , Oflicers , and Brethren of the Union and Greyfriars Lodges , " and
The Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
expressed his thanks for the excellent arrangements made for thc reception of the Prov . G . Lodje . Bro . E . J . BLACKWELL , VV . AL of the Greyfriars Lodge , suitably responded . The P . G . M . then proposed "The Health of the Prov . G . Treasurer , and the Prov . G . Secretary . " They were much indebted to the Prov . G . Treasurer for the manner in which he looked after their finances , and he (
Sit-Daniel ) said he could not too strongly express his gratitude to he Prov . G . Sec . for the admirable way in which he conducted the affairs of the province . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CHARLES STEPHENS , P . G . Treasurer ., thanked thc brethren for having unanimously elected him for the fourth or fifth time , and assured them that it would give him much pleasure to discharge the duties of the office so long as they chose to elect Vi ' im , ( dicers . )
Bro . ROBERT BRADLEY , P . G . Secretary , in returning thanks , said , they had already heard of the progress Alasonry was making in this province . Several' new lodges had been consecrated , and the progress they had made gave evidence that they had supplied a real want in the several places in which they had been formed . As regards the good work which was beingjdone in the province in behalf of the Masonic Charities , he need only refer to the fact that no less than eight of the brethren had that
day received charity jewels in recognition of the services they had rendered as Stewards at the Charity Festivals . ( Cheers ) . The dedication of a Alasonic Hall at Aylesbury , and the contemplated erection of a similiar building at Buckingham also gave evidence of thc vitality of Alasonry in the province . ( Cheers ) . The toast of the Provincial Grand Stewards , and the Tylers' toast , were then honoured , after which Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch vacated the chair , and the brethren began to disperse .
North Africa.
North Africa .
INSTALLATION OF THE DISTRICT GRAND MARK MASTER . The installation of R . W . Bro . Thomas Fellowes Reade , 33 ° , P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , Her Britannic Alajesty's Political Agent and Consul-General at Tunis , as D . G . AI . M . M . for North Africa , took place at the Masonic Hall , Tunis , on the ioth inst .
R . W . Bro . Broadley , D . G . M . M . M . of the Mediterranean , opened D . G . L . in ample form at 7 p . m . He was supported by a goodly attendance of D . G . Oflicers , and of the members of the Kingston and Saint Louis Mark lodges . The D . G . AI . having briefly explai ned the object of the meeting , and the dispositions adopted by the M . VV . G . M . M . M . as to the division of the district over which he had ruled as D . G . AL and as D . G . AI . of Alalia and Tunis for
three years , took leave of the brethren in affectionate terms . Bro . Broadley ' s concluding remarks were heartily applauded , and he then proceeded to install in an impressive manner Bro . Reade in the chair of A . This ceremony accomplished , Bro . Reade was duly pre - sented , and his p atent having been read , he was obligated and installed as D . G . AI . He then appointed and invested his oflicers as follows :
Bro . Dr . A . Perini , P . AL 222 D . D . G . M . „ Professor Souiller , Officer d'Academic D . G . S . W . „ L . Curletto D . G . J . W . „ Professor Clement , Officer d'Academie D . G . M . O . „ A . Blanch D . G . S . O .
„ P . Q . Puliga , L . L . D D . G . J . O . R . W . Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , P . G . AL Kent ( Hon . Member 222 and 254 ) D . G . Chaplain . Bvo . G . Barsotti D . G . Treas . „ A . Andry D . G . Sec . „ Dr . Pace , AI . D D . G . Kerr .
„ General E . Alusalli D . G . S . of W . „ J . E . Gessel D . G . S . D . „ A . Attard D . G . J . D . „ G . B . Cassar D . G . D . of Cers . „ J . Alonge D . G . A . Sec . „ N . d'Amico D . G . A . D . of C
„ Captain R . A . Johnstone D . G . Org . „ F . Michel D . G . Swd . Br . „ J . Catalano D . G . Std . Br . Bros . J . Barsotte , J . Souiller , and S . Angelica D . G . Stewards . Bro . A . Chevallier D . G . I , G . „ A . Villareale D . G . Tyler . R . W . Bro . READE then addressed the brethren at some
length , and expressed his determination to support the Alark Degree throughout the district , and to follow in the steps of his excellent friend and predecessor , Bro . Broadley , from whom he had received the gavel . He invited the brethren to mark their high appreciation of their P . D . G . A 1 . by helping him in his oflice of Steward at the coming festival of the R . Al . I . K . IL , when he would
renresent the Alark district of North Africa . At the proposal of Professor SOUILLER , seconded by R . W . Bro . READE , a vote of thanks to the P . D . G . AI . was placed on thc minutes of Prov . Grand Lodge . The brethren then adjourned to the Grand Hotel , where they were entertained by the D . G . AI . at a banquet , provided by Bro . F . Michel . The usual toasts were honoured , and a most harmonious and agreeable evening spent .
HoLi . ow . ivs Pais . t . \ i > OI . VIJIBXT . —Rheumatism an . l t " out . — These purifying ami snotliinrr remedies deserve the earnest attention nf all persons liable to gout , sriatia , or other painful allcclions of the muscles , nerves , or joints , 'the Ointii'ent should be applied niter thc wiVecteu parts have been patientlv fomented with warm water , when the unguent should be diligeiitlv rubbed upon the
adjacent skin , unless the friction causes o . iin . Holloway's I'ills should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain , reduce inilamination , anil purify the blood . This treatment abates the violence , and lessens the frciruency of ( tout , rheumatism , and all spasmodic diseases which spring from hered . tary predisposition , or from any accidental weakness of constitution . " The Ointment checks the local malady , while the Pills restore vital oowcr , —[ Auvr . ]