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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX .

IN every respect , save one , the annual meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex , at the Town Hall , Twickenham , on Saturday last , the 5 th instant , was attended by circumstances of a most gratifying nature .

Beautiful weather , spacious accommodation , a grand muster of enthusiastic Masons , interesting proceedings in Grand Lodge , Divine service in the fine old parish chnrch , cool refreshment , brief but pertinent speeches , and most excellent

music , combined to render the gathering of the Middlesex Lodges on this occasion an event to be well remembered by those who were privileged to attend . The one and only drawback to the full fruition of great expectancy was

the unfortunate and deeply-regretted enforced absence of the esteemed Provincial Grand Master himself , who , suffering from a bronchial attack , was forbidden by his medical advisers to venture on the discharge of dnties which for

many years have been so regularly performed by him in connection with the Grand Lodge over which he holds a firm and genial sway . The expressions of regret and sympathy with the Rt . Wor . Colonel Sir Francis Burdett were

frequent and earnest , and when conveyed to him , as doubtless they will be , will certainly serve to prove to his mind that of which , probably there has never been a doubt , the

continued regard and esteem of every brother connected with the several Lodges hailing him as their Chief . In bis absence , and by his express authority , the large assembly of Masons was most efficiently presided over by the V . W .

Brother Raymond H . Thrupp P . G . A . D . C , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . The Provincial Grand Lodge , which on this occasion met under the auspices of the Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 , Bro . J . T . Briggs W . M ., was opened in the Assembly Room of the Town Hall , kindly lent by Lady Freke , ancl

handsomely decorated with flags , ferns , and flowers , by the united aid of her ladyship ' s agent , Bro . J . K . Gwyn , of The Great City Lodge , ancl Bro . Poupart , of the Albion Lodge , both of whom were amongst the visitors . The elevated platform at the upper end of the Hall was a mass of beautiful evergreens , amongst which some laro-e and

rare specimen ferns raised their graceful foliage , and set off to advantage the splendid bloom of many and varied flowering plants . Towering over all was the banner of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and smaller banners ( one of them a recent present from the Sub-Urban Lodge , 1702 , ancl

the Citadel Lodge , 1897 , united ) , surrounded the Grand Master ' s chair . The general effect of the decorations and the regalia of the brethren , when all were assembled , was enhanced by the perfect lighting of the spacious Hall , and afforded opportunity for strong contrast with other

gatherings for similar purposes . " If a thing is worth doing at all , it is worth doing well , " appears to have been the motto observed by those who had any concern in the preparation for the reception of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex , and the conduct of its proceedings ;

ancl they fully deserve that meed of recognition and praise which it is sometimes the province of a journalist to render as a duty , and without favour or affection . At the time oi opening the Provincial Grand Lodge , and during its proceedings , there were present : —

Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp Dep . P . G . M ., W . A . Rogers Prov . S . G . W ., W . Taylor Prov . J . G . W ,, Rev . S . T . H . Sanaders Prov . G . Chaolain , Rev . S . R . A . Butler Prov . G . Cbaplaiu , P . B . Archer Prov . G . Treas ., John Profifct Prov . G . Registrar , J . P . II . Woodward , Pro */ . G Sec * , 0 , Graham Prov . G . D . W . Coombes Prov . G . D . W . T . Buck ProvG

, , . . supt . Wks ., Samuel Larcomb Prov . G . D . C , 0 . J . Oxford Prov . G . -Dop . D . C , J . C . Jessett Prov . G . Sword Bearer , 0 . W . p-ridmoiv j iw . G . Shx-ntlfu-u Bt-arer , . 7 . Osboru Prov . G . Standard Bearer , "; H . Lee Prov . Assist . G . Secretary , J . Feathersto : * Prov . G .

Pursnivant , J . G . Fisher , R , H . Williams , K . R . Montgomery and J . Forguso- n ? - . - . . 3 . Stewards , H . G . Buss P . Assist . G . Sec . Past Prov . i £ _ Treasurer , T . C . Walls Past Proy . G . Standard Bearer , Rev . T . M < n ^ Pa 8 t Prov - G * Chaplain , G . J . Dnnkley Past Prov . G . Or" , « . W . Forge Past Prov , G , D . of 0 ., A . G , Fidier Paat Prov . G . D

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

E . M . Gordon Past Prov . G . D ., D . W . Pearse Pasfc Prov . G . Reg ., J . Tickle Past Prov . G . ReK ., D . P . Cama G . Treasurer Paat Prov . G . Sword Bearer , W . U . Green Past Prov . G . D . of C , W . F . Laxton Pa .-fc Prov . G . Reg ., Geo . Keimiiiir Past Prov . G . D ., II . Lovegrove Past Prov . G . Supt . Works , T . W . Cooper Past Prov . G . D ., C . L .

Smiles Past Prov . G . Reg ., J . J . Marsh Past Prov . G . Std . Bearer , J . W . George Past Prov . G . O ., G . Fehreubach Past Prov . G . D ., C . A . Walter Past Prov . G . D ., C . Veal P . P . G . D . Surrev , C . E . Keyset P . P . G . W . Herts , VV . H . Dean P . P . G . D . Dorset , G . W . Dixon P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , II . Slyman P . M . 1637 , J . T . Briggs W . M . 1503 , A .

Tonlmiu I . G . 1503 , W . Wright D . of C . 1897 , R . Masters 1656 , H . W . Nicholson P . M . 3 S 2 , T . Woodbridge P . M . 119-4 , G . Tegg P . M . 1237 , O . J . von Holtorp S . D . 1897 , E . A . von Holtorp 1897 , W . Cock P . M . 1597 , II . W . Smvth S . D . 1238 , A . Edwards J . W . 1597 , A . W . Gowet P . M . 1238 , J . P . Hepburn P . M . 1702 , S . P . Gillard P . M . 1597 , J .

Sadler Wood W . M . 2024 , W . J . Spratliug P . M . 1293 , H . Jordan S . D . 2310 , H . H . lloome I . G . 1777 , J . W . Clarke 1512 , J . A . Allison P . M . 788 , R . T . Fennell P . M . 1567 , W . W . Lee 1897 , W . D . Fracis J . D . 2105 , VV . Staley S . D . 1597 , W . Sykes J . D . 1597 , W . Ramsey W . M . 1777 ,

J . Finch S . D . 1793 , Fletcher Knight W . M . 1326 , John Pillow P . M . 1793 , E . W . Warner W . M . 1793 , E . Rogers S . W . 1238 , G . H . Carter W . M , 1702 , F . Chandler W . M . 1656 , John Read J . W . 2105 , A . J . Grant P . M . 2094 , T . R , Vassila S . W . 1326 , J . Gillingham P . M . 1238 ,

W . S . Dankloy I . P . M . 1777 , E . Y . Joliffe P . M . 1460 , W . Birrell P . M . 1310 , J . Woodmason W . M . 1637 , R . C . Hall W . M . 382 , W . G . Williams S . W . 865 , T . L . Roberts 354 , J . K . Cama 342 , W . Ponparfc S . D . 9 , A . E . Staley P . M . 185 , John Hill 1702 , W . Iron P . M . 1579 , W . Beard P . M . 946 , A . Loft W . M . 9 W , J . K . Gwyn 1426 , Thomas Roberts 611 , A . P . Cranch P . M . 1669 , J . A . Wilson 1326 , W . Spearing

W . M . 1512 , R . Bales J . W . 1512 , A . Tucker S . W . 1733 , W . Blackburn W . M . 1733 , Wm . Forty S . D . 1733 , P . Monson S . D . 1194 , W . J . Porter Org . 1793 , G . L . Win « -ate P . M . 1423 , Wm . T . Peat Sec . 1656 , J . 0 . Radford P . M . 1420 , KSapsworth 1656 , G . Gregory P . M . 2087 , John Jones 1897 , H . Forss 1326 , J . Lawrence J . W . 1326 , W . A . Sourrah

W . M . 2048 , A . C . Hunter P . M . 1494 , P . A . Scratchley W . M . 708 , S . A . Cooper P . M . 1637 , J . Ethorington W . M . 1310 , T . Gurney P . M . 1309 , T . Brown W . M . 1597 , W . H . Rohrs P . M . 946 , N . Goodchild 1637 , L . M . Kaka 2105 , W . Lovelock 1423 , J . Beresford Ryley , M . D ., P . M . 1423 , E . A . Baber P . M . 1238 , D . Argyle P . M . 916 , E . Dalzell S . W . 1549 , Thos . Noton P . M . 1309 , S . W . Hanson 1706 , J . Crook 1637 , W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 , W . F . Marston Clark 255 , J . H . Wood S . W . 1642 , J . Baker 2024 , G . Hayne 1612 , H . Cutler 231 , J . G .

Redman 158 , A . H . Scurrah 2048 , H . Dickey S . W . 1744 , F . R . Robinson 2032 , E . Storr P . M . 167 , G . Bugler S . W . 975 , J . E . Gentle 1656 , James Stevens P . M . 720 , 1216 , 1426 , J . A . Hammond P . M

1563 , E . E . Cooper P . M . 1494 , F . Lane P . M . 78 S , 0 . E . Tinney P . M 1319 , & c .

The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master V . W . Bro . Raymond Thrnpp in form , and the roll of 37 Lodges was called . Of these all but three or four were fully represented . On a subsequent

call , by command of the Deputy G . Master , prior to votes on resolutions , this number of absentees was lessened . The minutes of the previous Prov . G . Lodge were read for verification , and the reports of the Audit ancl Charity

Committees were read for confirmation . Three respective sums of fifteen guineas each were voted , on the motion of the Prov . G . Master by his Depnty , to the several Masonic Institutions for Girls , Boys , and aged Masons . On the

motion of the Deputy Prov . G . Master , seconded by Wor . Bro . Japheth Tickle P . P . G . Reg ., it was resolved : — " That the two Provincial Funds , viz ., the Fund of Benevolence and the General Purposes Fund be merged into one Fund , in

accordance with Rule 104 Book of Constitutions . The proposal ofthe Prov . G . Master , seconded by Wor . Bro . H . J . Buss P . G . A . Sec .: — " That the sum of £ 20 a year be allowed the Provincial Grand Secretary for clerical services ,

instead of £ 10 as in the past , " was unanimously carried . The election of Provincial Grand Treasurer , being the next business , was preceded by the reading of a letter from the Prov . G . Master highly extolling W . Bro . Archer the Prov .

Officers for the year , via .: — Bro . Raymond It . Thrupp - - Depnty Grand Master K . R . Montgomery - - Senior Warden J . Ferguson - - - Junior Warden Rev . Spencer Bailor - - } nhnnlnillfl

Her . J . * -:. ** . Baker - - -J T . A , Woodbridge - - - Registrar F . B . Archer - - - Treasurer J . F . II . Woodward - - Secretary Dr . J . B . Rvley - - " ) < -. „•„ -nn ~~ nr ,

' A . P . Gillard - - - j " — It H . Williams - - " } Jnnior Deacons J . G . Fisher - - - ) W . A . Scurrah - - - Superintendent of Works II . Slyman - - Director of Ceremonies ctor

A . W . Gower - - - Deputy i "* ,.-- or uor . R , W . Fennell - - ¦ Assistant Director of Cer . A . C . Maybury - - - Sword Bearer

Grand Treasurer for the manner in which he . had hitherto discharged the practical duties of the office , and recommending his re-nomination . Amidst applause Bro . Archer

was consequently re-nominated ancl re-elected . The Prov . Deputy Grand Master then proceeded to announce the appointment by the Prov . Grand Master of the following