Laying A Foundation Stone.

church . The brethren then returned to the school-room , where , before the closing of the Provinoial Grand Lodge , the Provincial Grand Master Lord Henniker , in the name of the Province , gavo a very cordial welcome to Bro . Sir Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., the Graud Master Designate of Scotland . Hia Lordship went on to say how grieved he was that he was not able to attend the meeting of the

Grand Lodge at Felixstowe . He , however , had unfortunately Buttered more than once from influenza , and rather than run the risk of being again laid up he thought it better to obey the orders of his doctor . He wanted especially to be present in order to thank the brethren of the Province for the support he reoeived in connection with the Festival of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . The amount

subscribed was exceedingly gratifying , and he could not help feeling that great oredit was due to Bro . Harvey for the exertions he made on that oocasion . The total colleotion amounted to over £ 67 , 000 , whioh was the largest sum ever subscribed to a Charitable Institution at a single meeting . Provinoial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the proceedings terminated .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

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THE members celebrated their Centenary on Thursday , the 28 th ult . After meeting at the Lodge , a dinner was held at the Court-house , Warwick , and the ohair was occupied by Bro . Bernard Rice W . M ., the Vioe-Chairmen being Brothers B . C . McCalmont S . W ., and C . Smith-Ryland J . W . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bro . Collins Deputy Provinoial Grand Master of Warwickshire ,

Bro . A . F . Godson Deputy Provinoial Grand Master of Worcestershire , Bro . the Marquis of Hertford P . G . S . W ., and several others from various parts of the kingdom . The brethren presented to Brother Cooke P . M ., the senior member of the Lodge , a Centenary

jewel , in commemoration of long Bervices rendered to the Lodge ; and to Brother Margetts a Charity jewel , as a memento of his services as Charity Steward , and of his noble work in connection with the Masonio Charities generally .

BENEVOLENCE LODGE , No . 1168

THE annual meeting for the installation of a W . M . took plaoo on Monday , the 18 th ult ., at the Newland Hotol , Sherborne , and was attended by many influential brethren from the Provinces of Dorset , Somerset and Hants . The following were present : —Bros . W . S . Gillard P . M ., L . H . Euegg P . M ., T . D . Davis P . M ., G . F . Stokes P . M ., Dr . Colmor ( Mayor of Yoevil ) P . M ., A . J . Drewe P . M .. A . P .

Irwin P . M ., T . W . R . White P . M ., Major McAdam , Dr . Whittingdale , W . G . Pragnell , E . J . Caines , W . B . Wildman , W . Stewart , J . H . Dalwood jnn ., D . R . Drako , T . Ransome , A . E . Cole , H . Blake , F . J . Herring , W . G . Knight , and J . Pearce . The ceremony of installing tho new Worshipful Master , Brother G . Cross Senior Warden .

was performed by tho retiring W . M ., Brother W . RobertB , after which tho newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his Officers for tho ensuing year : —Bros . W . Roberts I . P . M ., L . H . Rnegg P . M . S . W ., Major McAdam J . W ., W . J . Ingram P . M . Chaplain , W . S . Gillard P . M . Treasurer , G . F . Stokes P . M .

Secretary , A . J . Drewo P . M . D . C ., W . G . Pragnell S . D ., J . F . L . Whittingdalo J . D ., W . B . Wiltlmau Organist , G . II . Gordon I . G ., J . H . Dalwood jun ., and J . Caines Stewards , and J . Uimbury Tyler . The company subsequently sat down to a bauquet served in Host and Hostess Biunie Clarke's best style . Tho newly-installed W . M ., Bro . Cross , presided , aud the evening was spent in a truly convivial manner .

TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 ( MANCHESTER )

AN emergency meeting , for tho purpose of raising Bro . Troahy to the third degree , was hold at Bro . Tom Wood ' s , Wheatsheaf Hotel , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst . Present—Bros . Fred Hilton W . M ., Thos . H . Hall P . M . Seoretary acting S . W ., G . T . Lenard P . M . acting J . W ., A . Jacobson S . D . 1633 acting S . D ., and P . M . ' s R . Caldwell

P . P . G . S . B ., G . H . Needle , and Buckley Carr . Visitors—Bros . John Marshall P . P . G . D . C . West Yorks , A . B . Outram P . M . Sec . 1052 , D . Ososki S . W . 704 , W . Corner jnn . P . M . 1345 P . G . D . C . West Lanes ., Hugh Rowlands P . M . 1045 , and R . R . Lisenden P . M . 317 P . P . G . S . The Lodge was opened at six o'clock and the minutesof the previous

meeting were read and confirmed . In the second degree Bro . Troahy was examined as to bis knowledge in the first , and having satisfactorily answered , retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Treahy was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by the Worshipful Master . Bro . G . T . Lenard acting J . W . presented

and explained the working tools in a very impressive manner , after which tho Lodge was dnly lowered and closed in peace and harmony . At tho social board the health of Bro . Treahy was proposed in felicitous termB by Bro . Fred Hilton , who wished him God speed ou

" •= mourning to loronto , and every prosperity . The toast was rt r w y drank ' and Bro - Treany fflade an appropriate reply , thanking cue W . M . and all concerned for the extreme kindness and good tellowshi p they had one and all extended towards him , and giving them a cordial invitation to visit him on the other side , where any and evory one would receive a hearty welcome .

Notices Of Meetings.

GREENWOOD LODGE , No . 1982

A GENERAL meeting of this Lodge was held , at the Pablio Hall , Snttou , on Saturday , the 23 rd ult . Present : —Bros . . F . S . Smyth W . M ., H . F . Gardner-Salt S . W ., C . J . Parke J . W ., C . R . Ellis P . M . Treasurer , F . Hallows P . M . Seoretary , H . W . Noakes S . D ., E . H . Minns I . P . M . as J . D ., X . H . Ellis I . G ., Ball Tyler ; also Bros . Forster , Antill , Paul , and Chandler . Visitors—Bros . H . Moss P . M .

1339 , H . J . Appletou 2398 , and J . Appleton 2398 . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . the Rev . Cookburn P . Marriott 2398 was passed to the degree of F . C ., and Bro . James Forster was raised to the degree of M . M . The ballot was taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , and

Bro . H . F . Gardner-Salt S . W . was duly elected . Bro . C . R . Ellis was unanimously re-eleoted Treasurer , and Brother Bowler waa elected Tyler . Bros . Noakes , Antill , and Forster were elootod Auditors . Bro . Minna proposed , and Bro . Noakea Becondefl , that the usual Past Master ' s jewel be presented to Bro . F . S . Smyth for his

very efficient services as W . M . during the past year , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Minns gave notice of motion to alter the months of meeting . Bro . F . S . Smyth W . M . proposed a joining member for next meeting . The Lodge was then olosed . After the business tho brethren sat down to dinner , when the usual Masonio toasts were duly honoured .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

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THE annual convocation was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonid Rooms , Caroline Place , Stonehouse . The Principals elect were installed : —Comps . A . W . King Z ., Major C . B . G . Dick , R . M . L . I ., H ., G . Perkins J . Comps . Leiutenant and Quartermaster W . Powell , R . M . L . I ., P . P . G . T ., and J . Gidloy were the installing Officers assisted by Comps . D . Cross , T . E . Peek , R . Dickson , S . Jew , J . R . Lord , E . J . Knight , W . Allsford , R . Pike , A . Trout . The Offioers invested were Comps . W . Powell I . P . Z ., D . Cross Treasurer , J . Gidley S . E ., J . J . Facey S . N ., A . E . Maddock P . S ., A . W . H . Andrew 1 st A . S ., J . Maunder 2 nd A . S ., J . Gidley Janitor .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST ? ANGLIA .

fpHE Provincial Grand Lodge of Eaat Angha was held JL at Brentwood Town Hall , on Saturday , tho 23 rd ultimo . The Right Hon . Lord Henniker Provincial Grand Master presided , supported by Bros , the Rev . 0 . J . Martyn Deputy Provincial Grand Master , T . J . Railing ,

Rev . H . T . Armfield , Ramsey , Page , Wills , Turner , Ellwes , Lewin , Campbell Smith , G . Cooper , F . Laudou , Rev . J . C . Qucunell , J . M . Harvey , N . Tracy , J . Hay , J . Reach , J . Chapman , Rev . Griffiths , Shartau , Yates , T . J .

Bailey , R . Bryant , il . D . Poppleton , F . H . Meggy , B . L . Lyon , Atkinson , and others . The Rev . J . C . Quennell was unanimously elected Provincial Grand Treasurer . Tho Provincial Grand Master then appointed Bros . N . Tracy Senior Warden , F . B . Page Junior Warden , the Revs .

H . T . Armfield and Griffiths Chaplains , and J . M . Martin Provincial Grand Secretary . Before the Lodge was closed the Provincial Grand Master presented Bro . Tracy with a silver inkstand and testimonial , in recognition of his services as Provincial Grand Secretary since the formation

of the Prov . Grand Lodge . The Provincial Grand Master also stated that although tho Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( the Rev . C . J . Martyn ) was about to leave the Province , he had consented to act as Deputy for the ensuing year , Tho Provincial Grand Master thanked tho members of tho

Brentwood Lodge for tho excellent manner in which the Town Hall had been decorated , and for the capital arrangements made for their accommodation . An adjournment

was then made to the White Hart Hotel , where a bauquet was served by host Wild in his usual good style . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Sharfcan , of Westminster Abbey .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES .

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rilHIS council met at tho Grand Mark Hall , Great Queen Streot , on J- tho 22 nd ult . Among those present were Bros . H . J . Lardner W . M ., Wm . Vincent S . W ., W . G . Lemon P . M . as JAY ., George Powell Treasurer , Capt . T . C . Walla P . M . Sec , G . Graveley