Prov. G. Lodge Of' W. Yorkshire.

valuable MS . which had been purchased and presented by the R . W . Prov . Grand Maater , and concluded by moving , according to previous notice— " That a grant of d 620 be made to the Library Fund . " This was seconded by Bro . Jos . Binney P . M . and carried . Bro . T . Harrison

P . M . 29 G Prov . Grand Treasnrer then proposed that . Bro . Wm . Pepper P . M . 1042 bo appointed Treasurer for thc ensuing year . Bro . Benj . Broughton seconded , and it waa carried unanimously . Bro . Pepper , who was received with

cheers , was then invested with tho collar of bis office , aud after returning thanks took his place on tho dais . Tho following brethren wero then appointed and invested as the Prov . Giand Officers for tho year : —

W . F . Smithson Senior Warden Capt . Arthur Tupmau Junior Warden Rev . Thomas J . MoNnlty ) Chaplains Rev . Claud A . Lambert ) " William Pepper Treasurer Frederick Walker Registrar

Herbert G . E . Green Secretary % * $ * $° y- axt 01 - ] Senior Deacons Fred Rand j l « *?? aL ] Janior Deacons Alfred Jubb S

John Gerrard Supt . of Works Wm . R . Thompson Dir . of Cers . James Jenkin Deputy Dir . of Cers . John Yates liideal Assist . Dir . of Cers .

Col . Francis C . Womyss Sword Bearer Robert Thompson J Stnndard B Joseph Wilson J George Frederick Carr Organist Joseph Matthewman Assist . Seoretary

Joseph Thos . Walker Pursuivant George Blackburn Assist . Pursuivant Albert Walker 1 Sydney T . Steele j John Hey i . « - „„ . ^

. Caleb England William Ramadon j John Symonds J Samuel Brrand Tyler Thomas Leighton Assist . Tyler

Bye-Law 27 having been suspended , on tho recommendation of the Charity Committee , * £ 20 each was voted to two distressed brethren . Bro . T . B . Pox P . M . then proposed , * ' That the best thanks of this Provincial Grand Lodge be given to Bro . W . F . Smithson P . M . Prov .

S . G . W . for his devoted and constant labour as a member of the Provisional Management Committee in the reorganisation of tbe Boys' School , and that a sum of £ 25 be and hereby is voted to him towards the travelling expenses which he mnst have incurred in the fulfilment of his

onerous duties . " This was seconded by Bro . W . Gaukroger P . M ., supported warmly by several brethren , and carried with acclamation . Bro . Smithson thanked fcho brethren for tho kindness and sympathy which they had always shown to him , assnred them that bis . work bad

been a labour of love , that there was every reason to believe that the Boys' School was now on the way to success , and that in hi- * , capacity as a member of tbo new Board of Management tbe interests of that Institution should continne to receive his careful attention . He also

thanked tbem for the help they had given him during the timo he was Chairman of the Charity Committee , and incidentally mentioned that during those five years £ 13 , 000 had , through the munificence of his brethren , been subscribed to the Masonic Charities by this Province , and

that , in the election of their candidates , West Yorkshire , thanks to its excellent organisation , had not had a single failure . The Mayors of Wakefield and Dewsbury having acknowledged the salutations and welcome of the brethren , invitations to hold the next meeting of the Prov . Grand

Lodge were given by Bro . Hallas , 1283 , Soworby Bridge , and by Bro . Fred Rand , 242 , Doncaster , on the part of their respective Lodges . Provincial Grand Lodg-o was then closed in duo form , with solemn prayer , ut 4-30 p . m . Dinner was served at the George Hotel , at 4 ' 45 p . m ., the R . W . Provincial Grand Master occupying the chair .

HOLIOWA-S ' Pins . —The Great Need . —The blood is the life , and on ita imrity our health as well as our existence depend ? . These Tills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all contaminations , and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whole system , healthily stimulate sluggish organs , repress over excited action , and establish the circulation and secretions

throughout every part of the body . The halsaraic nature of Hollow-ay ' s Pills exercises marvellous power in giving tone to debilitated and nervous constitntions . These Pills remove all obstructions , both in the bowels and elsewhere , and arc on that account much sought after for promoting regularity of action in youug females and delicate persons who are naturally weak or havo from uomc cause become so .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

AFFABILITY CHAPTER , No . 317 ( MANCHESTER ) . 'PUB hi . monthly meeting waa hold in the Freemasons' Uall , ou J- Thursday , the 16 th inst . Present : —Comps . Garside M . E . Z ., Akeroiau H ., Tymm J ., Vultchoff S . N ., Staton P . S ., Walmsley Treas ., Dawson P . Z . P . P . G . S ., Cunliffe P . Z . P . U . S . N ., Hardcastle P . Z ., Fletcher , Kay , Spencer , Marsh , Garside , Read , Ches . vortb . Visitors : Bromley P . Z . 1375 P . P . G . S . W . L . and Lisenden late 317 ( FKEEMASON ' S CiiKONi'Tk *) . The Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes

of the last Convocation read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . Holland 317 and 1375 , and Quail 317 , and announced favourable . The brethren here adjourned to tea , and on re-assembling Bros . Holland and Quail wore exalted to the Holy R . A . degree by tho M . E . Z ., assisted by the other two Principals aud tbe Officers . The work was well done , as it always is in this Chapter , notably that of

the P . S . Comp . Staton , who has an easy , natural tumour tbat is very taking and impressive . Thero being no further business , tha Chapter was closed in peace and harmony shortly before 9 o ' clock . At the social board , after tbe preliminary toasts , the health of Comps . Quail and Holland wore proposed and heartily drank , after whioh Comp . Holland responded for himself aud Comp . Quail , who had left ,

feeling indisposed . A special toast was proposed by Comp . J . Dawson , viz ., the health of Camp . Cunliffe P . Z . P . G . S . N ., ou his recent appointment . Comp . Dawson , in the course of his remarks , said no man had done more for the Masonio Charities and Freemasonry generally during tho limited term he had been connected with the Order than Comp . Cunliffe . His interest and zeal for

I reemasonry never seemed to flag , and ho had clearly proved thia by taking the various degrees up to tho 30 tb , consequently no brother more deserved the honour conferred upon him and he ( Comp . Dawson ) sincerely hoped Comp . Cunliffe would live to a happy old age and continue a shining light amongst Affability members for yeara to oome . Comp . Cunliffe said he felt rather confused by the kind

expressions that had fallen from Comp . Dawson , and the hearty manner in which the Companions had received tbe toast . As moat of them were aware he had been absent from their meetings , owing to certain lamentable oiroumstanoes , for a considerable time , and thought at oue period the prospects of his reappearing amongst them were rather remote ; but gradually ho had renewed hia interest

in Freemasonry , aud the welfare of both Lodge and Chapter , ani trusted nothing would interfere in future with his affection for both . Respecting the honour that had been bestowed npon him , he thought it was not so much for what he himself had done , as the reputation tho Chapter held for good working . It was an honour he considered conferred upon the Affability Chapter , through whioh he was the

fortunate recipient . It was a pleasure to work amongst its members and very fascinating . The brotherly love aud unanimity that always prevailed had attracted him from his temporary retirement , and he felt assured ho should be as interested in the welfare of the Chapter as ever . Other toasts , including tho M . E . Z ., the Present and Past Principals of the Chapter , tho Visitors , Ofhoars , & c , woro proposed aud roiponded to , a pleasant ovcuing being spent .

EARL OF CARNARVON CHAPTER , No . 1 G 42 . I ^ IIE Companions mot at Ladbroke Hall , on Thursday , tho Uth iust ., wheu Bro . Wetherilt , of Lodge 1681 , was exalted , and tho election of Principals and Oflicers duly carried out , after which a dinner was nerved in the Lodge-room , and the usual toasts observed amongst Royal Arch Masons duly honoured , the proceedings being interspersed with songs and recitations , which were given in the

usnal excellent manner characteristic of the Companions of thia Chapter . The following woro present : —Comps . Wood M . E . Z ., Rogers II ., Monson J ., Murlis Treasnrer , Parkhouse Scribo E ., Hatton Scribo N ., Wadham P . S ., Monson jun . 1 st Asst . Sojourner , Woodmason P . Z ., Chandler , Maekay , Schloding , Wetherilt , Gardner , Broom , Frye , Rider , Cassell , Wakeham , Holmes , Groeu . Visitor—Day , Sphinx Chapter , 1329 Organist .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT TORQUAY . rpHE annual meeting of the Royal Sussex Preceptory of Knights X Templars was hold in the Masonio Hill , Torquay , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., the Eminent Preceptor Sir Koic-ht Chapman 18 deg . P . P . G . Registrar presiding . Sir Knight Taylor 18 deg . was installed the Eminent Preceptor for the ensning year ; he appointed his Officers , as follow : —E . Sir Knight Chapman 18 d >* g . P . P . G . Registrar

I . P . E . P ., Sir Knight Hill Constable , Sir Knight Wills Marshal , Sir E . Knight Clemens 18 dog . P . E . P . P . P . G . M . Chaplain , E . Sir Knight Taylor 18 deg . P . E . P . P . G . T . Treasurer , E . Sir Knight Bennett-Maye 18 deg . P . E . P . P . P . G . M . Registrar , E . Sir Knight Frost P . E . P . Snb-Marshal , Sir Knight Blackler Captain of the Guard , Knight Haywood

Guard . Letters regretting thoir inability to attend were read from the V . F . Provincial Prior , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , D . D ., 31 dog ., Sir Knight Adams Dawson 18 deg ., and E . Sir Knight Lane 18 deg . P . E . P . P . P . G . Registrar . The Preceptory directed a letter of sympathy to be sent to Frater Lane , regretting to hear of his severe illness , and

expressing the hope of his speedy recovery . A Priory of Malta was after ** ards formed , and E . Sir J . Taylor installed as the Eminent Prior for the ensuing year . Frater Taylor then invited the fratres to the banquet-room , where an ample repast was provided and a pleasant social evening enjoyed . Frai * r Chap-nun related some interesting

reminiscences of his connection with the Order , his zeal and ability being shown by the fact that during his year of office just closed as Eminent Preceptor the Royal Sussex Proceptory w . is marked as ono of success . Fraters Bennett-Maye , Frost aud Clemens also con . tvibnted to tho evening ' s profitable enjoyment .