Mark Masonry.

Bro . Else said for the third time in succession at the Prov . G . Lodge he had to bring before them a motion for the appointment of another Prov . G . M . ( Cries of "No . " ) He thought it almost a disreputable thing for the grand old

Province of Somerset that it should continue to be represented by such a " lame ducK " as himself —( renewed cries of " No " )—as he was so feeble on his legs that he could not get about with any comfort , and he really felt that the time had now come when he should stand aside in favour

of one who could devote more constant personal attention to the duties . He hoped , therefore , they would now accept his nomination for the ensuing three years of Colonel Long , who had served them so well and faithfully as Deputy Prov . G . M . He would invite his esteemed Bro . the Prov . G . Chaplain , as a matter of form , to second his proposition .

Bro . R . Frazer Frizell Prov . G . Chaplain said it was with great reluctance that he rose to disobey the command of the Prov . G . M ., and instead he would respectfully submit that in having already nominated Bro . Colonel Long as his Deputy the Prov . G . M . had precluded them from accepting

the proposition he had made . Although he had called himself a "" lame duck" Bro . Else had again shown that day that his faculties were unimpaired , and that he would still

continue to discharge very efficiently and satisfactorily all the duties appertaining to the high and honourable Office he filled at the present time , and which they were all so desirous he should continue to retain .

Bro . Else expressed his great appreciation of all the kindness' shown him , but hoped that some Brother would favour him by seconding the nomination of Colonel Long . Bro . G . T . Dunsford P . P . S . M . O . remarked that as an

old P . M . of Bro . Else s Mother Lodge he had much pleasure in seconding the observations of the Prov . G . Chaplain , and he was confident that he was giving expression to the feelings of the Brethren generally throughout the Province when he asserted that Bro . Else ' s severance of his long and valued

connection with them would be deeply deplored by one and all of them , and regarded as nothing less than a calamity . They all trusted most earnestly and fervently that he would be able to see his way . clear to retain the Office of Prov . G . M . for at least another term .

lhe Prov . G . M . thanked the speakers for their kind expressions , and said he presumed the nomination must go up without a seconder .

The Prov . G . Chaplain formally proposed that Bro . Else ' s nomination of a successor be not accepted , and this was seconded by Brother Dunsford , and agreed to with acclamation .

The customary banquet afterwards took place at the Mermaid Hotel . — " Western Daily Press . "

Allied Masonic Degrees.

ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES .

A GRAND COUNCIL will be held at Mark Masons ' Flail , Great Queen Street , London , on Monday , nth inst , at 6 p . m ., when the report of the Grand Secretary will be

read , Grand Officers appointed and invested , and general business dealt with . A banquet will be provided-at-Freemasons' Tavern , at seven o ' clock , at which the Earl of Euston Grand Master of the Order has kindly consented to preside .

Service At Stalybridge.

SERVICE AT STALYBRIDGE .

THE corner-stone of the new infant schools connected with Christ Church , Stalybridge , were laid on Saturday afternoon , 19 th ult . The occasion was made memorable by

the presence of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire , the chief corner-stone being laid by the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , assisted by many members of the Craft . Prior to the ceremony a procession took place through the streets of Stalybridge .

The new schools are intended to accommodate about 240 children , and are designed to further the useful work hitherto carried on at the Christ Church Schools . The Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , in declaring the principal stone well and truly laid , spoke of the connection between

Masonry and education , and especially of education which had for its object the teaching of Church principles . Freemasons , he said , looked upon work of that kind as one of

the great promoters of their Masonic science , because in teaching the youth of this country the great principles of Churchmanshi p they were laying the foundation of a Masonic career .

Service At Stalybridge.

The Provincial Grand Master afterwards declared the stone to be well and truly laid , after which Mr . Platt-Higgins , M . P ., expressed on behalf of those present their grateful thanks for the presence of members of the Order . At a later stage the Hon . M . White-Ridley , M . P ., laid

another corner stone . The hon . member was presented with a trowel by Alderman Fentem . In the course of his speech , the hon . member said there seemed to be an idea that education was to be developed by cramming , but they in

Stalybridge knew that under the direction of the Rev . J Grant Bird that was not the aim of those who taught the children who attended Christ Church Schools . — " Manchester Courier . "

Liverpool Masonic Hall.

LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL .

UNDER the chairmanship of Bro . E . R . Latham P . P . G . Treasurer , a numerously attended meeting of the Masonic Hall Committee was held on the 25 th ult . at headquarters in Hope Street , It appeared from the minutes of the House Committee that Bro . J . S . Willis had been appointed hall porter in succession to the late Bro . Glass .

On the motion of Bro . Captain J . Macnab P . P . G . J . W ., seconded by Bro . J . Scott P . P . G . S . B ., and supported by several Brethren , the subjoined resolution was passed , with only one dissentient . — " That from the 1 st January 1902 , the Masonic Hall Committee shall at its own cost provide

and maintain for the use of the Lodges and Chapters meeting in the building all furniture , such as chairs , pedestals , tables , and banners of the R . A . degree ; that all Lodges and Chapters be invited to lend their existing furniture , as above specified , to the Flail Committee for the purpose , and instruct

their Tylers to co-operate with the Committee ' s servants in the care and preservation of the same ; and that a written document be given to each of the Lodges as to its ownership of the property thus entrusted to the keeping of the Committee . "

Proposed New Lodges.

PROPOSED NEW LODGES .

ARRANGEMENTS for the formation of a Bethnal Green Borough Council Lodge are , in the able and energetic hands of Councillor Read , making good progress . It will ,

the '" Eastern Post" hears , start with twenty Founders , while a number of well-known gentlemen are expected to become initiates . Contrary to what has been stated , the Lodge will

not be exclusively confined to members of the Council . It would , manifestly , be impossible to form a Lodge from among the members of the Council alone , observes our contemporary .

A P . M . has addressed the following letter to the Editor of the " Southend Echo " : " Knowing the interest you take in local Masonry , I shall esteem it a favour if you will allow me through the medium of your columns to make a suggestion to the Brethren who are located at this , the West-end of the

town , and that is that the time has now arrived for the founding of a Lodge identified with this district , as the phenomenal growth of Westcliff has been the means of attracting and retaining as residents a large number of Brethren who for various reasons have not associated

themseives with local Masonry , but who would doubtless be glad of an opportunity of joining a Lodge in this district , with its many social advantages . I need not remind you , Sir , of the excellent accommodation we have in pur midst in the Queen ' s Hotel , and I feel sure that Bro . Wagstaff and

Mr . Goring Would do all in their power to make Brethren comfortable , and the Lodge a success ; and whilst I should be very sorry to advise taking any steps that would prove hurtful to the prospects of the Masonic Club , it appears to me that the new Lodge in the . Borough would indirectly

benefit the Club , as the bulk of the joining or new members would feel it their duty to support an institution that has been so very useful to Southend and visiting Brethren . Should you think this idea worthy of a thought , or better

still , should any of your Masonic readers write you on the subject , I should be pleased to-hear from you with a view to a preliminary meeting or such other steps as may , in your wisdom , be considered best . "

It is announced that another medical Lodge , on the same-lines as the Rahere ( St . Bartholomew ' s ) and . London Hospital Lodges , will be consecrated on Monday next , in the Governors' Hall of St . Thomas ' s Hospital and that the Duke of Conriaught M . W . Girand Master will himself under-