The Craft In Devon.

scheme would be preferable . It is an essentially practical suggestion . Not only will it perpetuate the name and fame of our departed brother , but it will illustrate to a good purpose the active principle of benevolence , the charity of heart and of pocket , by which he was so greatly

distinguished . As Bro . Curteis is reported to have pointed out , " Bro . Huyshe in his life had always been practical in his unbounded charity , " and Bro . Gover supported this view by quoting in illustration the Fortescue Annuity Fund , which was founded in memory of the grandfather

of their present chief , and was doing good service . Whether it shonld be established in connection with the Provincial Educational Fund , or in connection with one of our Central Schools , is a question which we do not venture on discussing . This must in great measure be

settled by the character of the subscriptions . If these should be wholly or in greatest part from Devonian brethren , then we think the Scholarship should be connected with the local Fund ; but' if any considerable sum outside the Province should be subscribed , sufficient , that

is to say , to justify the donors m claiming to exercise a voice in the appropriation of the sum raised , then , perhaps , it would be better to connect it with a central charity . For ourselves , Ave should prefer seeing it connected Avith the local Fund , for it was as a Devon Mason

and among Devonshire folk generally that the late Rev . J . Huyshe was so deeply and deservedly respected . Perhaps , as the Prov . G . Master suggested , when the matter has been more generally discussed throughout the Province , and it becomes gradually more clear what Avill be the

approximate amount of the subscriptions , it may be found possible to adopt both schemes—the window and the Scholarship . One thing is certain , nothing will be lost by delay , for the purpose of giving the Lodges in the Province the opportunity for formulating and making known amongst

themselves their several opinions . We do not doubt , from the spirit already exhibited , that tbe Province will carry out the scheme it may determine upon in a manner which , while it Avill be a certain and lasting tribute to the memory

of one who , in all the many positions he occupied , whether as a Clergyman , as a Justice of the Peace , or as a Mason , was universally loved , will likewise be in all respects worthy of so distinguished a Province , presided over , as it is , by so zealous and able a chief as our late Bro . Huyshe ' s successor .

Freemasonry In Massachusetts.

FREEMASONRY IN MASSACHUSETTS .

WE have received , and acknowledge with thanks , copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts on certain Special Communications of the 1 st October and 4 th December , of the Annual Communication of the 8 th December , and of a Stated Communication of the 28 th December of last year , Avith a brief sketch of the annual feast which folloAved . The first of

these was held for the purpose of consecrating the new Masonic apartments of the Norfolk Union Lodge , when there were present among other Grand Officers—Bros . C . A . Welch G . Master , W . H . Chessman as Deputy Grand Master , W . Parkman as G . S . W ., F . Mortin as

G . J . W ., Bradford L . Wales as G . Treasurer , Tracy P . Cheever Recording G . Secretary , & c . & c , together with representatives of the several Lodges in the vicinity . The

Grand Master made a brief but appropriate address , and when the proceedings were ended , Grand Lodge was entertained at a sumptuous banquet . The Communication held on the 4 th December was for the fulfilment of no less sad

a duty than the paying a last tribute of respect to the memory of a late distinguished Mason , Bro . John T . Heard , Past Grand Master , who died on the first of that month , at his residence in Louisburg-square , Boston . After a brief address , in which Grand Master Welch expressed his

appreciation of the great loss the Craft in that State had sustained by the death of their late chief , the Lodge funeral service Avas read , after which the Grand Officers and brethren proceeded to the residence of their late brother , where , after a funeral service by the Rev . Cyrus A .

Bartol , D . D ., the cortege moved off to the cemetery at Mount Auburn , Avhere the rest of the sad duties of the day Avere fulfilled , and the brethren dispersed . There was a very full attendance of Grand Officers and Lodge representatives at the Annual Communication on the 8 th December . Bro . Charles A . Welch Grand Master

Freemasonry In Massachusetts.

presided , and among those who supported him were Bros . A . H . Howland jun . D . G . M ., Charles W . Moody S . G . W ., Otis E . Weld G . J . W ., Samuel Wells Grand Treasurer , Tracy P . Cheever Recording Grand Secretary , George P . Sanger Corresponding Grand Secretary , & o , & c , & c . When Grand Lod and the usual

ge had been opened , references made to the different Committees , the Grand Master read his report , in which he carefully noted all the incidents Avhich had occurred during the period of his Grand Mastership . He also drew attention to the report

of the Auditing Committee on the Grand Treasurer ' s accounts , which Avas of a highly satisfactory character . Grand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Officers , with tho following result : —Bros . S . C . Lawrence Grand Master , EdAvin Wright Deputy Grand Master , F .

Lyman Winship S . G . W ., Nathan S . Kimball G . J . W ., S . Wells Grand Treasurer , Tracy P . Cheever Recording Grand Secretary , George P . Sanger Corresponding Grand Secretary , Charles W . Slack S . G . D ., Charles Harris G . J . D ., & c , & c , & c . On the 28 th December the installation of

the Grand Master and his principal Officers took place , Past Grand Master Welch playing the chief part in the ceremony . A handsome Past Grand Master ' s iewel having

been subsequently presented to Bro . Welch , several other matters of business were despatched , and the annual banquet was held , about 154 brethren taking part in the festive gathering .

New Finsbury Park And Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodges, Nos. 1695 And 1602.

NEW FINSBURY PARK AND SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGES , Nos . 1695 AND 1602 .

THE annual ball of the members of these popular Lodges was held on Monday , 7 th inst ., afc the Cannon-street Hotel , and in the result proved a great success . Dancing was enjoyed to the strains of C . H . E . Marriott ' s band . At the supper the W . M . of the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge presided , being supported by Bro . Hollis vice . The toast of the Queen was followed by that of

Success to the United Ball of the two Lodges . The President looked upon the large attendance and tho happy appearance of all around him as evidence of the success of the ball , and he hoped it might continue as an institution for many years to come , and that at all times it would be a success . Bro . Hollis proposed the health of the Ball Stewards and Ball Committee . He was sure this toast would

meet a hearty welcome , as it was to the exertions of these brethren that the success of tho ball might be attributed . From personal experience he could testify that it was no easy task to organise such a ball , much less to bring it to a successful issue . He felt sure tho committee were amply repaid for all their trouble by the

way in which the ball was attended , and by the apparent happiness of all around him . He could not let the opportunity pass without making special reference to one brother , on whom perhaps fell a great portion of the work—lie alluded to Bro . A . F . Speller , the Hon . Sec . of the Committee . That brother had left no effort untried to

add to the enjoyment of the company , and to him especial thanks were due . Bro . Speller replied to the toast . He was very pleased to hear what Bro . Hollis had just said , but he thonght so much praise was hardly due . He felt there was not a brother in the Lodgo but would have done what he had in order to enhance the success of the

ball . He was only too happy to know that the efforts of himself and brother committee-men had resulted so successfully . Bro . Tibbitts proposed the toast of the ladies , to which Bro . Heyse responded . Dancing was then resumed , and kept up with spirit until close on five a . m .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

Hilda Chapter , Rose Croix . —The annual meeting for the installation of M . W . S . took place at York , on Friday evening . The Chapter was opened by the M . W . S . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , after which the chair was taken by 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister 33 S . G . I . G ., who proceeded to iustal the M . W . S . elect Bro . J . S . Cumberland . The Officers were afterwards appointed , as follow : —Bro . the Kev .

W . C . Lukis H . P ., S . Middleton First General , M . Millington Second General , T . B . Whytehead P . S . Becorder , A . T . B . Turner G . M ., G . Simpson Baphael , L . Murphy Herald , E . J . Do Salis Captain of Guard , J . T . Atkinson Org ., Rev . J . Blake D . C , P . Pearson and H . Jackson Equerries . The Chapter was afterwards closed , a vote of thanks for services rendered having been accorded to Bro . Banister .

Bro . W . Purkiss , P . M . 1695 , has purchased the Eoyal Music Hall Holborn , of Bro . Sweaaey . Bro . Purkiss will shortly take possession , when tho Hall will undergo an entire renovation j all the modern improvements will be introduced . The work will be carried on under the superintendence of Bro . E . Clarke , architect . The best and most talented artistes are being engaged .

We have benn requested to announce that the Annual Banquet of the Kilbnrn Lodge of Instruction will take place on the 14 th instant , at Bro . W . F . Walton ' s , the South Molton Hotol , South Molton-street , Oxford-street , W ., Bro . James W . Cuff , W . M . of the mother Lodge , will preside . Brethren are offered a cordial welcome . Tickets 5 s each . Banquet at seven o ' clock sharp .