Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of Lincolnshire.

Provincial Officers of Lincolnshire , but thoy must oxcnso lum for passing over that toast , seeing that tho Lincoln and Gainsboro ' brethren must depart almost immediately . Ho would therefore take up tho Visiting Brethren , who came from Hull , South Lincolnshire ( St . Botolph ' s ) , and Bro . Binckes . Ho had been in tho habit of seeing tho Lincolnshire brethren moro numerous than that day , but

tho geographical position of Alford was such that they conld not come . But although tho brethren from Hull and Boston wore very few , they wero glad to seo them in all Mark Lodges , and ho hoped to have them on a future occasion . In conclusion , ho asked tho brethren of the district to drink to tho brethren of Hull , Lincoln , Boston , and

Spalding , and Bro . Binckes , wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity , and coupling with tho toast tho names of Bro . Kemp , Bro . Eadloy , aud Bro . Preston . Bro . Preston ( Hull ) wished tho Provincial Grand Mark Master every prosperity , hoping that tho Mark degreo would prosper . The brethren from Yorkshire had great pleasure in meeting him on this

. Bro . Eadloy ( Boston ) expressed his gratitude for the opportunity of observing tho working of a Mark Lodge . Although on tho " black list , " thoy of tho St . Botolph ' s Lodgo not being able to work a Mark Lodgo in a high degree , thoy would have liked to do so . They came there because , being presided over by such a distinguished and

painstaking brother , it was tho least duty they could render at his hands . All his brethren then present felt their position somewhat , and he hoped tho outcome would bo that thoy should not keep out of the pale of Masonry another year , especially as tho Prov . Grand Master hold out to them the temptation of a meeting which thoy hoped would bo tho best under tho Mark Masonic prestige in Lincolnshire ,

and ho would say if it was not taken up in Boston ho would joiu some other Lodge . Bro . Komp , in an eloquent speech , proposed tho Masonic Charities , which ho described not as charities , but as truly benevolent institutions , referring particularly to tho Boys' School and its economical management . There wero very fow institutions but somo grumbling

person mig ht say there is some extravagant thing here , or somo mismanagement there , but it could not bo said of tho Boys' School , and he would say that there was no institution in tho land that could compare with tho Masonic Institutions in London . Ho had mentioned tho name of Binckes in connection with them , but he could not possibly pass over the name of Sutcliffe . Before ho had the pleasure

of an intimate acquaintance with their Prov . Grand Master ho read of his noble doings . He did not envy tho Province of Lincolnshire very much , bufc he envied them of their Grand Master . They had a Mark Lodgo in Hull—a baby one-and-a-half year old , and when compared with tho Lodge they had consecrated that day , it showed how Mark Masonry was progressing . Tho Hull Lodgo was No . 184 , and

that established afc Alford was 209 , showing the great increase in so short a time . Ho hoped to havo tho pleasure of meeting their Provincial Grand Master for many years to come . He was reminded by seeing Bro . Jack Sutcliffe take office—which was nofc the first instance iu Masonry—that he was a worthy son of a worthy sire . ( Great applause . ) The names of tho Eight Worshipful Grand Master

and his son Jack , with the name of Binckes , would never pass away , with whom he would also mention tho name of Boggett , a Mark Master afc Hull , in connection with the Masonic Charities . Bro . Binckos , in responding , gave somo particulars of tho position of tho Boys' and Girls' Schools , which had £ 40 , 000 funded property . They were nofc hoarding up all their income for posterity , but had

expended £ 3 , 000 to £ 3 , 500 in enlarging the Boys School , and had increased the number from 140 to 180 . His Brother Jack Sutcliffe , whose name had been associated with his good father ' s noble deeds , and whoso efforts in the future wonld be iu excess of those that had gone before , would find a most genial occupation in providing for aged Freemasons , thereby on the one hand supporting them in their

closing years , aud in the other case starting them in life with that education which all wished to start with . Bro . Jack Sutcliffe observed thafc after such a brilliant speaker as Bro . Binckes it was difficult for him to gain their attention . He failed to see how his name could be connected with the Masonic Charities , because he had done very little in comparison with other

active Masons . Ho had done something in the Craft aud Mark Lodges , and went up to London well satisfied with his position in respect to other Lodges . He was nobly and well entertained , and iu a manner which afforded him great gratification . He was introduced to many brethren whose acquaintance it was an honour to have . What little he had done for the Masonic Charities he had done with

great pleasure indeed . His heart was with the great Masonic movement , and if they wished him to continue in tho position he now held he should endeavour to increase what he had hitherto done . Bro . Boggett ( Hull ) also responded , remarking that wheu they went up with their lists they were not second . ( The Provincial Grand Mark Master : " And you shall not be second this year . " ) He

was going to represent tho Lincolnshire Province of Mark Masons , and he hoped the brethren in the Mark degi ee would assist him . He had the promise from one brother of 5 guineas , and if he wanted more ho was to go again . Last year Bro . Sutcliffe sent him 5 guineas , and this year he hoped to have the name of every officer in the Sutcliffe Lodge—every officer in the county . Ho hoped to have the

biggest list at the Mark Festival . Bro . Copeland said ho had a toast to propose that did nofc appear on tho list . It was the practice of Masonry to recognise merit where merit was due , and the brother that he had to bring before their notice had merit as his peculiar forte . He was a brother who had served very long and very arduously in this Province , namely , Bro .

Graud Secretary Gough . ( Applause . ) 1 hoy all knew , especially those who wero first connected with this Province , the very great amount of work that Bro . Gough had to perform . ( Hear , hear . ) He deserved their thanks for what ho had done iu the Lodge and in the Province . That was all they could do at present , but he hoped at somo future timo some further recognition would be forthcoming . ( Hear , hear . )

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of Lincolnshire.

Bro . P . G . M . M . Sutcliffe : Before this toast is submitted to you I must say that Bro . Gough has been lad and man with mo , and ho is my book-keeper . Ho lias only ono senior in our establishment . Ho has my full trust , as a book-keeper , aud ho has my full confidence as a Mason . Ho not only discharges his duties as a servant , but ho discharges his duties as a Mason . ( Applause . )

Bro . Gough thanked tho P . G . M . M . and all present very much for drinking his health , tho proposal of which had como upon him unexpectedly . As most of them wero awaro talking was not his forto , and as to tho working part ho left them to bo tho judges . He thanked them for their confidence . Tho Chairman then proposed a toast which ho said ought to bring

a smile over the faces of all brethren , namely , tho Ladies . It was a toast which was often brought before a meeting as a matter of mere routine , being placed sometimes in tho hands of somo young butterfly who did not know anything about it—( laughter)—who did not know how to propose it . However , as an old married man , and tho father of a family , ho could say thoy woro a great comfort and solace , as

tho brethren would feel when thoy arrived at his timo of life . In our youth wo enjoyed thoir society , and they administered to onr comforts in many respects as married men , aud iu our old age they had to bo our nurses . Ho did not know what his homo would bo without his wife—his good old wife , who at that timo would be very anxious and wondering how " John " was getting on . ( Laughter . )

Sho would bo saying to herself , "Now will ho come homo cross or pleased ? " ( Laughter . ) But , in a general way , ho went homo from a Masonic meeting in a much better temper than from elsewhere . ( Applause . ) Therefore ho had very great pleasure in proposing tho health of tho Ladies . Young aud old admired them and loved them . He coupled with it tho health of tho Provincial Grand Organist , Bro .

Higgins . Bro . Higgius felt tho difficulty of his position in this case , for ho as a bachelor could not tell what fcho ladies would wish to say under such trying circumstances . Ho considered that married Masons occupied a more difficult position than bachelors , for they might bo assured that when they wont homo they wero put through a most

trying ordeal , and if thoy did not get satisfactory answers think of their faces , and think of their tongues . ( Laughter . ) They bachelors had no such' trying questions put to them . Still , the ladies would be only too glad to second his poor efforts in returning thanks for thom . The Chairman having proposed all poor and distressed Masons , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion by the usual parting toast .

The Brotherly Society.

THE BROTHERLY SOCIETY .

THE annual dinner of tho members was hold on Tuesday , tho 4 th inst ., at the Holborn Eostanrant . Tho Society originated ou tho 12 th December 1776 , and has thns completed its centenary . The object is tho relief of all classes . It has a sum of upwards of £ 2 , 000 invested in fcho funds . Tho number of members is limited to 101 , and thero aro at present several applicants waiting to join . A very sumptuous dinner and dessert was provided by Bro .

Gordon , ably superiutentcd by Bro . Hamp . Bro . A . J . ireton , the President , occupied the chair , and Bros . W . Bourne and T . Simpson efficiently acted as Stewards . The chairman was supported by Bros . John Coutts , Wright , Watkins , E . Jacobs , S . Jacobs , J . Blyth , Dixon , & c . Mr . T . Harrap occupied tho vice-chair . W . Harvey Secretary . To the call of the President to take wine with tho Masonic brethren ,

over thirty responded . Grace having been said , the President proposed the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Sergt . H . Steers responded for tho Army and Navy . The W . M . proposed the toast of tho evening , Prosperity to the Brotherly Society . Ho stated they were fifteen members short of tho prescribed number , and tho committee would

be pleased to receive tho names of gentlemen who wished to join . He enlarged on tho advantages of the Society , and coupled with the toast the names of two of its staunchesb supporters , Messrs . Scholcfield and Bethell . ( Cheers . ) The former Brother , after thanking those present , said it must be a pleasure to the President and the members to see such success attending ? their efforts . The

Vice-President then proposed the health of the President . No corporate or other body could exist without a head . Here you have that head in Bro . Ireton . From long experience I know that not only in his present capacity , but in whatever situation he occupies he is respected , and no more worthy gentleman could fill tho chair than our old friend . The President said his heart was nofc only in tho work of

this society , but iu that of every society ho had been associated with . When they placed him in tho position of President he felt it a great honour ; ho was gratified to seo old and young members among them that evening , and was pleased to havo their support . Bros . Bourne , Newson and Wyman returned thanks for tho general committee . The toast of the trustees followed , and Bro . Keeble gave a very

interesting account of tho Society . The President proposed the toast of tho Visitors . Mr . Ward and Bro . H . M . Lovy responded , and congratulated tho President at being at the head of so distinguished a Society . Several other toasts were given an . I vvuro duly acknowledged . The proceedings during tho evening wero enlivened by some capital songs and instrumental music ,

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