Norfolk.

Norfolk for their kind fraternal expressions contained in their address of con orotulatlon to his Royal Highness on the occasion of the birth of his flop l Highness' grandson . A return , giving the membership and other particulars concerning each Lodge , was then read by the Registrar . The

balance-sheet having been adopted , the report and recommendation of the Board of General Purposes were submitted , and these included some valuable suggestions with regard to Masonic vagrancy . Bro . H . G . Barwell P . P . S . G . W . reported on the work of the

Charities Committee . He said they were now in a good position in the matter of votes for the various Institutions connected with the Order . He also referred to the fact that at the 107 th Festival for the Girls School the sum of £ 16 , 016 4 s 6 d was received , gro . H . J . Sparkes taking up from the Province of Norfolk the sum of £ 205 5 s .

As Prov . Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year Bro . George William Page P . M . P . P . G . Reg , had been nominated , and was unanimously elected . The Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested the undermentioned as his Officers for 1895-96 : —

Bro . F- A . Barrington 107 - - - Senior Warden T . J . Compton 52 - - - - Junior Warjjen Rev . E . N . G . Williams 52 , 1724 - - ) n , .. Rov . G . Sharley 1808 1 - - / Chaplains G . W . Page 107 - - - - Treasurer

W . E . Holt 313 - - - - Registrar G . W . G . Barnard 943 - - - Secretary G . P . Johnson 1193 - - - Senior Deacon J . H . Skinner 906 .... Junior Deacon C . S . Beck 1500 .... Superintendent of Works

H . Newhouse 807 - - - - Director of Ceremonies J . J . Rash 1741 .... Assist . Dir . of Ceremonies B . Cook 102 .... Sword Bearer G . N . Youngman 85 - - - ) , _ , J . W . Smith 1114 - - - - Standard Bearers

R . Ford 1500 .... Organist A . A . Markham 943 ... Assistant Secretary E . Skipper 1808 .. .. Pursuivant W . H . Pearce 2237 - Assistant Pursuivant H . R . Downes 93 - - - - \

C . Hall 100 R . T . Booty 102 - - - - I _ , , M . H . Drew 107 .... f Stewards B . B . Morgan 213 - R . H . Teasdel 313 - - - - / E . Hollidge - Tyler .

The following were chosen to constitute the Board of General Purposes : Bros . Charles Racham Oilman 52 P . P . G . W ., John Brooks Bridgman 93 and 943 P . P . G . Reg ., Geo . Baxter 213 and 807 P . P . G . W ., Richard Martins 100 and 313 P . P . G . Reg ., George Smith Woodwark 107 P . P . G . W ., Harry James Sparkes 996 P . P . G . W . P . D . D . G . M . Bengal .

Bro . George Baxter having expressed a desire to be released from the duties of Auditor , on account of indifferent health , Bro . A . N . Mann P . M . 1500 was appointed in his stead . After the transaction of other business the Lodge was closed in customary form .

At four o ' clock the Brethren , wearing full regalia , marched in procession to St . Margaret ' s Church , where a special choral service was conducted by the Vicar ( the Rev . E . G . A . Winter , M . A . ) The proper Psalms chosen were the exxii ., exxxiii ., and exxxiv ., and these , as well as the three hymns , were peculiarly

appropriate to the occasion . The lesson was taken from 1 st Corinthians , xii ., and was read by the Rev . George Sharley , one of the P . G . Chaplains . The Rev . E . N . G . Williams preached the sermon , basing his remarks on the first verse of the 133 rd Psalm , Behold how good and joyful a thing it is Brethren to dwell together in unity .

In the course of his remarks , he said signs are not wanting which seem to point to the hope that very slowly , very gradually , men are feeling their way towards a broader and more tolerant spirit of dealing with questions open to controversy and debate than was usual even a few years ago . Referring to Masonrv . the

preacher went on to say he knew that he was in the presence of some , he doubted not of many , who had a far deeper knowledge and understanding of the true spirit of the Craft than he had or ever hoped to attain . It would , therefore , be unnecessary and impertinent to remind them in detail how , from the hour when

eacn was admitted to a Freemason ' s Lodge and became acquainted with the grand principles upon which the Order was founded , all the lessons learned had their highest value in the fact that they tended to promote that mutual trust , good feeling , and harmony winch was essential to anv institution whore mp . mVmrs wnnlrl

dwell together in unity . It was his happy lot to be able to say \ ancl his experience was undoubtedly theirs also ) that during the raany years that he had been a Mason he had never heard in ^ odge , whether at labour or refreshment , one Brother address to another an unkind or unseemlv word . On t , rm nnnf . ™ . ™ mon

uinenng widely from one another in their occupation , in their niocles of thought , in their views upon every conceivable subject , ™ et together upon terms of cordial goodfellowship , and learned tn Ti , erstand and respect one another . He reminded his hearers "at the present well-being and , to some extent , the future of the

Norfolk.

Craft was in their hands . If all were zealous to seek and follow the teaching of the " Three Great Lights , " it never need be feared but that the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe would rest upon their labours . In conclusion , ho desired to

address them not only as Brother Masons , but as Brethren in Christ , and to express a sincere hope that what was learned as Masons might help them to do their duty as Christians , so that they might meet a full reward when they came to appear before their Master and their Lord .

By command of Lord Suffield the offertory was devoted to the Organ Restoration Fund . At five the Brethren sat down to a grand banquet , Lord Suffield being in the chair . After discussing a choice menu the usual preliminary toasts ware given .

Bro . Sir Francis Boileau , in submitting the health of the Provincial Grand Master , said Lord Suffield was one whose name had only to be mentioned to ensure a most enthusiastic welcome . The late serious illness of his lordship he was certain had awakened universal regret , and it was a joy to all the Craft to

learn of his happy recovery . In their P . G . M . the Brethren had the basis of all Masonry , and he was imbued with all its essential feelings and attributes . At this moment a hearty acceptance of the toast would not be appealed for in vain . Round after round of cordial cheers greeted the eloquent speech of Sir Francis Boileau , and the toast was drunk with full Masonic honours .

Replying , Lord Suffield said he was deeply touched by the good feeling that had been displayed towards him . No matter of what rank or station everyone had shown him kindness . His lordship , who evidently felt keenly the remarkably warm greeting he received , thanked the Brethren from the bottom of his heart for the goodwill manifested on all hands .

The health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master was enthusiastically drunk at the instance of Lord Suffield , after which other toasts were given . — " Eastern Daily Press . "

North Wales.

NORTH WALES .

UNDER the presidency of Lord Harlech a Grand Lodge of the Province of North Wales was held at Menai Bridge , on Wednesday , when , owing to the limited accommodation at

the Lodge Room at the Victoria Hotel , where the Anglesey Brethren meet , it was found necessary to fit up the New Hall , arrangements being admirably carried out by Bros . Foster W . M ., Ross P . M ., Carey , and Fendwick .

The company included upwards of 120 Brethren , while a large number of letters were read from others who were unable to be present . After the transaction of formal business the Provincial Grand Master appointed the following as the Assistant Officers of the Province for the year :

Bro . Sir H . W . W . Wynn , Bart . - - Senior 'Warden H . A . Steer ----- Junior Warden Rev . J . Fairchild - - - - | „ , ,. , Rev . E . O . Jones . - - - ( Chaplains Tuxford ----- Treasurer

G . J . D . Dew .... Registrar E . Roberts --- - - Secretary W . 0 . Logan ... - Senior Deacon R . Owen ----- Junior Deacon Dr . R . A . Hughes .... Superintendent of Works Gwilt Catherall .... Director of Ceremonies

W . A . Dew -- - -- Assistant Dir . of Cers . W . Guest ----- Sword Bearer A . Dawson - - - - - ) at „ , i „ ., i -u R . Blane j Standard Bearem W . D . Henderson - Organist C . Rowland ... . Assistant Secretary W . Jones ..... Pursuivant

T . B . Farrington ... - Assistant Pursuivant James Porter - - - - W . A . Foster ....

Robert Ross - - - - c ^ „ , „„ „ R . R . Heap .... [ Stewards D . D . Pierce .... Hugh Roberts - - - - ' W . Williams .... T ^ lor .

The report of the financial committee , submitted by Bros . C . K . Benson , H . A . Steer , and J . G . Twyford , stated that all the Lodges had sent in their returns , and that there was a good balance in hand . Reference was made to the decease of Bro .

Salmon , who had so ably carried out the duties of Treasurer of the Province , from its formation until the date of his decease . It would , added the committee , be " long before his cheery presence in our midst will be forgotten . Nothing that we can say will add to the respect in which his memory will be borne . " On the proposal of Bro . Thomas Edwards ( Llanllyfni ) a Provincial Grand Charity Committee was formed .

After the closing of the Lodge , an adjournment was made to the George Hotel , where the banquet was served , covers being laid for 120 , a splendid menu being furnished by Bro . Baxter . During the banquet a reed and string band , under Bro . Frank Barlow S . W . Anglesey Lodge , 1113 , played a selection of popular