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unanimously re-elected Provincial Grand Treasurer . The Patent , signed by the Grand Master H . R . H . the Princo of Wales , having been read by the Grand Director of Ceremonies , appointing Viscount Valentia to the office of

Provincial Grand Master , his Lordship was introduced , and puitably addressed by Lord Jersey , who proceeded fco instal the noble Viscount , whom he invested with tho regalia of Provincial Grand Master . amidst the hearty applause of the brethren . The newly installed P . G . Master then appointed and invested the P . G . Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —

Brc . C . Stephens ... ... Deputy H . G . W . Drinkwater ... Senior Warden H . Creed ... ... ... Junior Warden W . Dunning ... ... M . O . A . C . Hewitt ... ... S . O . J . B . King ... ... J . O .

Rev . R . W . Pope ... ... ) „ . „„ , „ . „ Rev . J . M . GuildiDg j Chaplains John Tomkins ... ... Treasurer E . A . Bivosa ... ... Registrar of Marks W . Ravenscroft ... ... Secretary

C . L . Lovett ... ... J . D . C . E . Hewitt ... ... Inspector of Works R . Canning ... ... D . C . R . Maples .. ... Sword Bearer W . Fenton ... ... Standard Beaver H . G . Sherwin ... ... Organise W . C . Lone ... ... Assist . Seo .

J . W . Messenger ... ... I . G . W . W . Wyatt ... ... " ) iSSE*::::::*—A . J . Kersley ... ...J W . Hemmings ... ...- > „ , G . Norwood ... ... ) iylerB

The P . G . Secretary then read tho following address , which was presented to Lord Jersey : —

Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons , Berks and Oxon . To the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , tho Right Hon . the Earl of Jersey . Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , —Wifch most sincere regret this Provincial Grand Lodge has to record yonr resignation of its Chief

Office . In so doing , tho hearty wish of the brethren is that expression shall be given to the deep sense felt by all as to tho able , efficient , and genial manner in which your Lordship has carried out tho duties devolving upon you during the past ten years in the capacity of Grand Master , contributing thereby so largely to the

prosperity enjoyed by the Province from its formation in 1879 until the present time . We bog therefore respectfully that yon will accept this address as testifying our grateful appreciation of yonr rnlo over us , and our

hope and trust that it may please thc G . O . O . T . U . long to sparo your life , nnd if so it may be , that we may long retain your interest and influence amongst us . On behalf of tho Province , we bog to subscribe ourselves ,

Right Worshipfnl Sir and Brother , Yours faithfully and fraternally , VALENTIA , Prov . Grand Master . C . STEPHENS , Dep . Prov . Grand Master , W . RAVENSCKOIT , Prov . G . Secretary , 31 st July 1889 .

Lord Jersey , in a feeling speech , expressed his thauks to tho brethren , and congratulated them upon the appointment of Viscount Valentia as his successor . The Provincial Grand Lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and a number of the brethren subsequently drove to Blenheim Palace , and

inspected the principal apartments , by the kind permission of the Dnke of Malborough , aud also visited the famous orchid houses , after which they returned to Oxford , and partook of a banquet , when the usual Mark Masonic toasts were proposed ancl honoured .

Charity Lodge, No. 76.

CHARITY LODGE , No . 76 .

' PHE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Princes . J- square , Plymouth , on the 26 th nit ., to instal Bro . W . Stcnlake ns Worshipfnl Master for the year ensuing . Tho Officers invested wore Bros . W . J . E . Hannaford I . P . M ., J . A . Livers S . W ., A . Itevill J . W ., D . S . Stanbury M . O ., P . Hannaford S . O , L . A . Court J . O .,

T . W . Lemon P . M . Chaplain , \ Y . Browning P . M . Treasurer , S . Ycomans Reg . of Marks , J . M . Hifby P . M . Secretary , J . G . 'fozir S . D ., G . B . Gale J . D ., J . W . Cornish I . G ., T . Lillicrap Dir . of Cera ., T . A Stephens Asst . Dir . of Cers ., W . Biscombo Std . Br ., C . H . Soper Organist , T . Taylor Steward , and \ V . II . Phillips Tyler .

NOHOWAV ' S OINWEST \ so PILLS . —A frequent cau * o of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of tlie blood , attended with bad di gestion and general debility . A few doses of tlio Pills takea in timo are an effectual preventive against gout and rheumatism . Any one who has an attack of either sihotiM use Holloway's Ointncut also , thc powerful action of which , cimiiitiw . ii

with the operation of thc Tills , must infallibly effect a cure . Those Pills act dir ctly ou tho blood , which thoy purify anil improve . Having ori'j j subdued the severity of those diseases , perseverance with tho Ointmant , after foui > nt , in •<¦ thu alfe . ; tc ' l joints with warm brin , e , wd . J . angrily ; -glr * ;\ l [ jiWJu . ? . ; . } a . T . 1 pro " veut any pgvmnaeutj wmwSb » ••'

Charity Lodge, No. 76.

CONSECRATION OP THE SCOTS LODGE , No . 2319 .

ON Saturday , 27 th ult ., a most important function in connection with thc Craft was held at the Scottish Corporation Hall , Crane-court , Fleet-street . This was the consecration of the newlyfounded Scots Lodge , 2319 , by V . W . Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary of England , who was assisted by R . W . Bro . Sir John Monckton P . G . W . as S . W ., V . W . Bro . tho Eev . G . W . Weldon P . G

Chaplain as Chaplain , and W . Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D . as D . C . A most brilliant gathering of eminent Masons had assembled to bid Godspeed to tho new Lodge , amongst thoso present being Captain Sir Henry Morland , Grand Master of All India ( Scottish Constitution ) , W . Bro . Mnllot P . G . D ., W . Bro . Sir Lionel Darell , Bart .,

G . J . W . of the Mark Degree , W . B . Feuwick Grand Registrar of Queensland , Bro . Tilden , from America , and many other Grand Oflicers and Provincial Grand Officers , including W . Bros . R . Berridge P . M ., C . 0 . Driver P . M ., Shoppee P . M ., Levick P . M ., E . C . Mulvev P . M ., andR . H . Dillon P . M . Grand Standard Bearer

Middlesex . There were also present Bros . Colonel T . Tally W . M . of the Centurion Lodgo 1 , 718 , Capt . C . Probyn P . M . Old Dundee Lodge 18 , J . R . Stacey P . M . and Secretary Alexandra Palace Lodge 1541 , W . W . Snelling P . M . Alexandra Palace Lodge 1541 , J . Edmeston P . M ., P . H . Jones P . M ., D . Forbes P . M ., A . A . Pendlebury A . G . S ., besides

Bros . Pozatti Prince Fred . William Lodge 756 , Gilbert Marsh Lewis Lodge 1185 , Massey of tho Freemason , and many other brethren . Amongst the founders were tho Earl of Euston Prov . Grand Master Northampton and Hunts , W . M . designate of the Scots Lodge , W . Bro . Charles F . Maties P . G . Standard Bearer England and Scotland ,

P . G . S . W . Aberdeenshire , and G . S . of the Mark Degree , who was appointed D . C . of the new Lodge , Bros . Vero Shaw S . W . designate , John Whitehead P . M . 1425 J . W . designate , George Shaw P . M . 59 Treasurer , George Henderson Secretary Designate , John Page W . M . 753 S . D . designate , Thomas Grant J . D . designate , and James Thorn .

son Steward . Amongst the others founders of the Scots Lodge who were at the ceremony were Bro . D . F . Gellion P . M . 1425 , D . Charteris , J . Plenderleith , and Roderick Mitchell , but unfortunately Sir Michel R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., Past Grand Master of Scotland , Bro . George Edward and Bro . H . Campbell-Beaver I . G . designate .

were prevented from taking part in the proceedings . The Scots Lodge having been duly consecrated by Colonel Shadwell Gierke , in his usual admirable manner , and the Earl of Euston having been installed as W . M ., Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary of England , Sir John Monckton , Thos . Fenn , the Rev . G . W . Weldon ,

Frank Richardson , R . Berridge , Captain Sir Henry Morland , and D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary of Scotland , were elected honorary members of the Scots Lodge . The W . M . next , on behalf of the Founders , presented a Founders' jewel in 18-carat gold to the

Grand Secretary , as a memento of the ceremony , and the Secretary , Bro . George Henderson , having read a letter of apology from tho Grand Secretary of Scotland , who was prevented at the very last moment by his Masonic duties from attending , the Lodge was closed in due form .

A most recherche banquet , accompanied by the music of tho pipes , was served in the lower hall , tho menu including a variety of Scottish courses , such as the traditional cock-a-loekie , hotch potch , shecpshoads , and haggis , tho wines provided being sherry , hock , champagne ( Koch Fils 1884 , in magnums , and Datnant and Co ., 1884 ,

in rehoboams ) , and , of course , whisky . Tho usual patriotic toasts having been drunk with enthusiasm , the Grand Secretary of England , in proposing the health of the Earl of Easton , took the opportunity of congratulating him npon the brilliant prospect that lay before tho Scots Lodge , and most heartily drank his health as its Worshipful

Master . Sir Henry Morland , in replying for tho Grand Lodgo of Scotland , expressed his profound conviction that a great future lay before thc Lodge , which has for its main object the drawing closer of tho bonds that bind English and Scottish Masons together , and Colonel Gierke having responded for the Consecrating Officers , aud

tho S . W . Bro . V . Shaw , for the Officers , a most enjoyable and instructive evening , which had not been marred by the vestige of a hitch or contretemps , was brought to a termination . In fact it may safely be prophesied that a great future lies before tho Scots Lodge , which , it may bo observed , is the only central Lodge in

London that can boast of having its own premises , kitchen , and cellar of wine . It may , however , be added that the cuisine on Saturday was in the hands of Messrs . Hill and Son , of Bishopsgatestreet , as the large number of guests necessitated special

arrangements being made for the occasion , whilst the music was being superintended by Brother E . Bryant , of Messrs . Novellos , with the happiest results . It should likewise be stated that Bro . Charles Thomas , Provincial Grand Tyler of Herts , was elected Tyler of the Scots Lodge . —Morning Advertiser . ^ . ^ , ^„ m

Presentation Of An Address To The Duke Of Connaught.

PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS TO THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT .

AT a meeting of the Bombay Lodges , held on St . John ' s Evo , was exhibited the casket which is to contain the address presented to H . R . H . tho Dnke of Connaught by the Freemasons . It was universally admired , which is no matter of surprise , as it is a perfect little gom of the joweller ' s art , and redounds tho greatest credit on thc workers , Messrs . Weber and Schenck , jewellers and watchmakers .

The casket itself is of finely polished bamboo , capped at either end with silver , wrought into elegant designs . Its supports aro two combinations of the square and compasses , tho point of the square boing embedded iu the rich dark blue plush with which tho pedestal is lined . Tho pedestal is of walnut , with rosewood inlaid . Tho

inscription is on a silver scroll , placed in tho centre of the casket . Taking it as a whole , the ornament is unique and artistic , aud we aro sure that tho lloyal Mason will cherish is as one of the dearest souvenirs of his visit to the capital of the chief . Native State iu ludia , Indian Mail ,