Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.

Lodge that , assisted by the Co-operation of North and East Yorksniro , the Pro Grand Master has said the application shall havo tho fullest consideration of himself and the committee . ( Applause . ) I cannot allow the retiring Provincial Grand Officers to vacate thoir chairs without expressing to them the obligations of the province for their zealous ancl able services . To the Mayor of Wakefield and to the

Provincial Granct Junior Warden my sentiments towards them are those of unbounded gratitude for tho time and ability they devoted in the performance of their executive responsibilities . In the nomination of officers to fill their places , I feel myself confronted with the grave and difficult task of selection of a few from a band of brethren of exalted merit , and to entrust these few new officers with

the practical administration of the government of this province for the ensuing twelve months , viz ., to carry out tho duties of a wellorganised Provincial Grand Lodge , whose ruling and guiding principles alone are framed and directed on the written as well as the unwritten laws of tho Craft , and which all thoughtful and patriotic Provincial Grand Officers regard as of supreme importance . Whatever difference

of opinion may exist as to the discrimination of this selection , I feel sure you will one and all recognise the justice of the claims of tho brethren it is my duty to appoint to office , and that yon will give them loyal and hearty Masonic support , and obey faithfully our Prov . Grand Lodge bye-laws , accepting my prerogative and resting your approval in accordance with my own upon the sure and solid

foundation of that beneficent self-government the superstructure of which has been built up by the letter and spirit of fidelity to tho Book of Constitutions . ( Hear , hear . ) I call , therefore , npon the old ancl new officers to unite with the brethren in unselfish efforts to secure , as heretofore , to our province , under tho blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe , the faithful development of justice , piety ancl virtue ,

and tho practice of a liberal charity , tho principles upon which Freemasonry is founded , that wo may exhibit to the outside world that amongst ns we fervently decree : —That all things may bo ordered and settled upon the best and snrest foundation ; that peace and happiness , truth and justice , religion and piety , may bo established amongst us for all generations . After the usual preliminary routine

business had been gone through , the officers for tbe ensuing year were invested as follow : —Bros . I . Booth 61 Halifax , Prov . S . G . W ., J . Hurst jun ., 337 Uppermill , Prov . J . G . W ., Rev . R . Oldfield 275 Huddersfield , Prov . G . Chap ., Rev . H . J . Day 1513 Barusley , Prov . G . Chap ., R . I . Critchley 208 Dewsbury , Prov . G . Treas ., J . G . Hutchinson 1034 Bradford , Prov . G . Reg ., H . Smith 387 Wakefield , Prov . G . Sec

J . F . Moss 296 Shefileld , Prov . S . G . D ., S . Snmmorscales 265 Keighley , Prov . J . G . D ., J . Simpson 910 Castleford , Prov . G . S . of W ., T . Collinson 139 Sheffield , Prov . G . D . of C , G . Haigh 149 Meltham , Prov . G . A . D . of C , E . Walshaw 44 S Halifax , Prov . G . S . B ., W . Glover 1221 Leeds , Prov . G . Org ., W . Shofield 290 Huddersfield , Prov . G . Purs ., T . E . Yates 750 Cleckheaton , P . G . A . Purs ., J . 0 . Malcolm 306 Leeds ,

T . Ruddock 276 Hnddersfield , C . L . Mason 304 Leeds , A . H . Kirk 208 Dewsbury , T . M . Tindall 1239 Sheffield , W . B . Alderson 498 Wakefield , Prov . G . Stewards , Lee 290 Huddersfield , Prov . G . Tyler , J . Shearcl 208 Batley , Prov . G . A . Tyler . The report of tho Charity Committee was then read and received , and tho Locige was closed . The Jnly meeting will be held at Sheffield , ancl the Lodgo will take part in opening the new Masonic Hall there . —Bradford Observer .

Consecrations.

CONSECRATIONS .

PHCENLX CHAPTER , No . 173 . THIS Chapter was consecrated on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., afc Freemasons' Hall . Comp . J . D . Massey W . M . 173 was the M . E . Z . designate , G . Wilson H ., and G . R . Green J . TheM . E . Z . 's chair was taken by Comp . Jas . Terry P . Z . 554 as H ., Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C . as J . The regular consecration ceremony having been performed , the three principals wero installed . The M . E . Z . then invested his officers —0 . J . J . Salmon S . E ., F . R . Vine S . N ., J . Blyth P . S ., G . H .

Humphreys 1 st A . S ., Wiles 2 nd A . S ., J . Bnrford Treas ., Speight Janitor . A letter was read from Comp . John Hervey G . S . E . regretting his absence , and wishing the Chapter prosperity . Propositions for joining and exaltation were handed in to the S . E . for ballotting on tine next meeting , comprising Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C , Jamas Terry P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , G . W , Terry P . Z ., and W . Watson P . Z . were

nnanimonsly elected honorary members . The Chapter was then closed until the 23 rdof April , and thecompanions , thirty-fourinnumber , sat down to a banquet . Grace having been sung by Comps . Thos . Distin , Carter and Cozens , The toasfc of the Queen and R . A . Masonry was given , ancl the National Anthem sung . The toast of the G . Z ., H . R . H . The Prince of Wales ., was given and

enthusiastically received , as also those of the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale ancl the rest of the Grand Officers . Comp . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , in a very excellent speech , returned thanks ; he said he was nofc fully conversant with the working of Royal Arch Masonry , but was pleased to return thanks for those noble Companions . He thanked the companions for thoir kindness in receiving him . Comp . Terry

said , in the absence of the P . Z . I am pleased , as Consecrating Officer , to be allowed to propose the next toast ; I must say you have an efficient officer to preside over yon . He has been only six months a R . A . Mason , but you know his capabilities in the Locige ; we shall seo what he will do hero ; on this occasion there are 22 propositions for joining and exaltation . He would ask them with all sincerity to drink tho health of tho M . E . Z . of tho Chapter . The toast was received with

great cheers . The M . E . Z . said ho wonld endeavour to do his dnfcy , ho hoped , to thoir satisfaction , while in the occupation of the chair , and while he had his health and strength his services would always be at their command , he had to propose the toast of the H . and J . They were old Past Masters , and they would , bo was snre , do their duty . His excellent Companion on his right had performed tho duties in another Chapter , and he , as well as tho J ., wonld give every satisfaction by their

Consecrations.

working . Comps . H . and J . responded to the toast . Tho former said ho must compliment the 1 st M . E . Z . for his energy in getting np the Chapter . The Parent Lodge had been iu existence for many years , but never had a Master liko the present one . Ho now shewed hid enthusiasm by forming this Chapter . He had worked rery assiduously , and wo , as his assistants , feel great pleasure in

rendering any duties required of us . We work , and hopo to seo the Chapter flourish . Comp . Green , J ., followed . Tho M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of the Consecrating Officer . He was ono who was a true and trusty friend , and was well known and respected ; ho would ask them with all heartiness to drink to his health . Comp . J . Terry responded in a very excellent speech , and

complimented the M . E . Z . on his able and genial presidency . The toast of the Visitors was next given ; they would always be welcome . Comp . Buss , in reply , said that ho regretted ho could say but few words where such au army of visitors was present . It was a source of great gratification to seo tho manner the Chapter had been consecrated , and great credit is duo to tho M . E . Z . for his energy in

getting np the Chapter . Ou the first night they had seen how admirably everything had been arranged ; he trusted the Phoenix Chapter would be tho largest and most successful in the Craft . Comp . Carter then sang "Sweethearts . " Tho M . E . Z . proposed tho toast of the Officers . They would , on a future occasion , havo an opportunity of seeing how they could perform tho duties required of them . Comp . Cozons thon sang " Tom Bowling . " The toast of the

Officers was responded to , and tho Janitor s toasfc was given . The companions then separated . Tho Visitors present were Comps . D . Witts H . 527 , H . G . Buss P . Z . 177 , G . Carter , J . L . Mather H . 174 , C . A . Woods 145 , G . W . Verry P . Z . 554 , H . Simpson , J . Middleton No . 22 , T . Distin , F . H . Cozens 1216 , W . Watson P . Z ., F . B . Davadgo 185 , H . Cormiek 753 , H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 , Frampton P . Z . 749 , Hilton P . Z ., H . Massey P . Z . 619 , Parker P . Z ., Baker P . Z ., Bowyer 174 , Bauson 174 , Walls , Killick 749 ,-Steedman 174 , Betts 507 .

Royal Leopold Lodge, No. 1669

ROYAL LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1669

THE above Lodgo was consecrated afc tho Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell Now-road , S . E ., on Saturday , 7 th inst ., being the anniversary of H . R . H . Prince Leopold's birth , by Bro . J . Hervey , V . W . Grand Secretary of England , assisted by Bro . Richard C . Else , D . P . G . M . of Somersetshire . Bro . the Rev . J . H . Gandy , M . A ., Vicar of St . John ' s , Brixton , officiated as Chaplain , ancl during tho ceremonies of consecration and installation , tho Senior Warden ' s chair

was occupied by Bro . Baxter W . M . Grand Steward's Locige , while that of Junior Warden was filled by Bro . Larlham W . M . 1216 , P . M . 1539 , Bro . Hastie I . P . M . 1216 acted as l . G . Tho bcanfciful and impressive ceremony of Consecration was ably performed by the Consecrating Officers , and tho V . W . Grand Socro . tary , in a short address , gave much sonnd ancl excellent counsel and

advice to the brethren of tho now Lodge , with regard to their duties ancl privileges as Masons . Bro . Else thereafter installed Bro . G . Newiugtou Bridges P . M . 135 and 1216 as first W . M . of tho Royal Leopold Lodge , and ho iu turn appointed his officers . Bro . W . H . Thomas was invested asS . W ., Bro . T . Edmondston J . W ., and Bro . T . Preston Hon . Secretary . Bro .

Dakers , P . P . G . Treasurer of South Australia , was nominated by Bro . Woodcock ( Founder ) as Treasurer of the Lodge , and nnanimonsly elected to that office . H . R . H . Princo Leopold having graciously signified his willingness to accept honorary membership of tho Lodge , was elected thereto on the motion of the VV . M . Bros . Hervey , Else ancl Sandy were also elected honorary members , in token of the brethren ' s appreciation of their services as Consecrating ancl Instal .

ling Officers . The Locige was then closed , and the brethren dinod together in the banquet room . Amongst those present ; , iu addition to tho names already mentioned , there wore—Bros . Headon P . M . 1426 , Colls P . M . 1 , Moody P . M . 1426 , Bradley , Woodcock , Wilkins , Jarman ancl Cranch , Founders ; Bros . P . Nairne W . M . 1329 , P . M . 176 , J . Stevens P . M . 720 , 1216 and

1426 , S . Wagstaffo P . M . 1216 , G . Waterall P . M . 1216 , Messenger P . M 1216 , J . Dann P . M . 72 , J . I . Harvey W . M . 1658 , & c .

Notices Of Meetings, &C

NOTICES OF MEETINGS , & c

The Studholme Lodge of Mark Master Masons met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , on Thursday , 5 th April , at 4 . 45 . Bro . Lieut .-General J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., as W . M . Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg as S . W ., Rnphael Costa as J . W ., Dr . Robert Hamilton as M . O ., Major Georgo Barlow as S . O .,

Samuel Rawson as J . O ., Colonel Randolph and Lieut .-Colonel Somer . ville Burney ns Deacons , Captain Portlock Dadson D . C . as l . G . ; also Bros . Captain N . G . Philips , W . Hyde Pullen , W . Bezly Thorne , C . E . Willing , James Keone , Charles Grillion , & c , & c . Bro . W . R . G . Farmer , Matthew Clark , and Caulfeild were duly admitted to the Degree of Mark Master Masons .

The White Horse of Kent Lodge , No . 1506 , met afc the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , on Monday , 9 th April . The Grand Metropolitan Chapter Rose Croix met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , on Wednesday , 11 th April . 111 . Bro . the Eev . Ambrose W . Hall 30 ° M . W . S . Present—111 . Bro . Cap .

tain N . G . Phillips 33 , 111 . Bro . Nunn 33 ° of Georgia , U . S . America , III . Pro . W . H . Pullen 33 ° 111 . Bro . Lieut .-General J . Studholme Brownrigg C . B . 32 ° , 111 . Bro . Captain Portlock Dadson 32 ° , 111 . Bros ,

Charles Grillion , Raymond H . Thrupp , ancl J . Lambert Sim , 31 , 111 Bros . Frank Richardson 30 ° ; R . Glutton 30 , T . Fenn 30 ° , F . W . Ram . say 30 ° , Rudolph G . Glover 30 ° , J . Kirke 30 ° , It . E . Goolden 30 ° , and John Read 30 ° , Bros . F . Smith , Bristow , & o ,, & c . Two candidates