Provincial Grand Lodge Of Essex.

^ t one—the Joshua Nnnn Lodge—he was unfortunately unable to attend , and this had since been overtaken by a serious misfortune . At the other—the Royal Victorian Jubilee Lndgo—ho was happy to be present , because thero he had the heartiest reception in one of the mosfc prosperous and promising places

of naval industry in this neighbourhood . He could only sav that as long as new Lodges were instituted wifch care and forethoug ht it would be a great p leasure to him to see them increase in numbers . He felt he had not been amongst them so much as ho could wish , and perhaps it had been hiq rmsforhinn thafc ho had bo m

unable to take advantage of opportunities fchey hud generously afforded him . He could only say , in answer to inquiries made of him to attend the various Lodges throughout fche Province , ifc should be his endeavour to visit fchem all as soon as he possibly could . At the same time , it had given him the greatest ; possible pleasure to

attend that meeting , and in the future he would do so very much more often than he had done hitherto . Their next Prov . Grand Lodge was to be held at Colchester , and it would be a great pleasure to him to visit that Province again , nnder the auspices of tho excellent Lodges there . He shonld endeavour to do his duty , and , if

he possibly could , induce the Prince Albert Victor to come also . Although H . R . H . was only a young member of the Craffc , yet it would be a great pleasure to the Masonio body in the Province to see him there , treading in the footsteps of his father . Before sitting down be would propose the Prov . Grand Officers , and would associate with

the toast the name of the Grand Registrar of England , their Depntv Prov . Grand Master , Bro . F . A . Philbrick . He was well acquainted wifch Masonio history , and was always ready mosfc kindly fco give him ( fche speaker ) and the brethren generally that advice he had so admirably given them that day . He thanked the Officers one and all

for the hearty manner in whioh they on all occasions supported him , for he knew their duties were very onerous . It had given him great p leasure to re-appoinfc Bro . Philbrick fchafc day as bis Depufcy , and hoped all the others who had been appointed would believe him when he said he wished them all success ,

and be recommended them to follow in the footsteps and example of those who had gone before them . The Deputy Prov . G . Master responded afc some length , and in the course of his observations , spoke in congratulatory terms of the increase of Masonry in fche Province . The Officers appointed to-day were fairly

representative of the twenty-six Lodges in Essex , and they would be succeeded in time by those for whom at the present moment there was no place of office to offer . In making his selection the Prov . Grand Master had held the scales of justice with a perfectly steady and even band . They all rejoiced to serve under bim , for their one object was tbe

great cause of Masonry , and its success in this Province . Speaking of the organisation of Charity in the Province , he said the average of their contributions was about £ 9 C 0 a year ; therefore the three Institutions had each received about £ 300 per annum , supposing the total to be equally divided . Thafc amount of contribution , coupled with the

generous support of the Province , had enabled them fco place on the roll of the Benevolent Institution no fewer than ei ght annuitants . That was mosfc eloquent testimony to the advantages of nnifcy , and the combination of the voting power of the Province . Unit y amongst Masons made them a real power , and so long as they wore united so

would they continue to be a power of good . As ifc had been in the past ; so ifc shonld bo in the future , their earnest endeavonr to show their appreciation of the kindness of the brethren by proving fchev were true hearted Masons , and thoroughly attached to the Province to

which they belonged . The Visitors were received with a " thorough Essex welcome , " and Bro . F . Binckes , whose name was associated with the toast , said he had never met a more cordial reception anywhere than he had at the hands of the Provincial Grand Master and the brethren of Essex . Ho had known the Province under the

anspices of many Grand Masters , looking over a period of from thirty to thirfcy . five years , ancl he was delighted to know that the Province had now attained tbe greatest prosperity ifc had ever enjoyed . The other Visitors present would join him in the hope that the success of the present wns bufc an augury of mnch larger success in the future .

If , as they all hoped , their Provincial Grand Master had health and strength for many years to preside over them , there was no reason to indul ge in any apprehension that the Province of Essex would be in a position of any fear or doubt . As to the question of Chm-ity , to which allusion had been made , he could only say on behalf of tho

institution with which he was intimately connected , as well as of tho others , that Essex had been doing a great work , and that it would not allow its traditions to be forgotten . Ho had listened with greafc pleasure to what Lord Brooke said wifch reference to tho Anniversary Festival of the Girls' School , and he mnst sav ifc had beon on

his mind to havo the pleasure of enlisting his Lordship for tho presidency , at no distant date , of the Festival of fche Boy « ' School . Tho time might be a little distant , but when ifc did occur , as he was sure ifc would occur , it would increase his Lordship ' u popularity amongst ; those who aafc around that table and ainongsb tho Masons of the future whoso

warmest ; sympathies would be enlisted in the ciuse of Charity . He confessed he felt himself already more than half an "Essex calf , " and he never received a more hearty welcome than he did in thia Province . No one could more admire the genial qualities of thoir Prov . Grand Master , or be morn grateful for , aud appreciative of

fche sincere kindness with which Lord Brooko had ever received him . H there was any one cause he desired his name to be associated with more than another ifc was Masonic charity , which provided for fche children left to them as a legacy , and the old of both sexes in the Recline of life . Essex had been prominent in support of fcho great Institutions ; it hal not left them at the present moment : and he was

snre ifc would do as well in the future as ifc had done in the past . The Prov . Grand Master next gave the Worshi pful Masters of podges in the Province , with which he coupled the name of the Prov . " S . W . aud VV . M . of the Liberty of Havericg Lodge . Bro . Humphreys Prov . G . S . W ., in responding , said he felt greatly honoured by tho warmth wifch which the toasfc had been received . On h , sown part and on behalf of the Past Masteiy and members of hi-i

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Essex.

Lodge he gave Prov . Grand Lodge a hearty welcome amongst tiom . He wns deeply sensible of tho great honour done fchem bv the boiling of Prov . Grand Lodge under thoir banner during Jubilee vear . They could nofc claim the antiqnfcy or the experience o many of the flourishim ? Lodges in his Lordship ' s Province ; but they really

felt it a great honour , notwithstanding their youth , and precocity afc 14 years of ace , fco have had the privilago of ^ nt' .-rainin-, ' Prov Grand Lodge . He hoped thoy had enj > yed tlr > hospirduy -hown them , and he must say h » h : ul felt , : \ pivdonalilo p-i le in viewin r -uih i i » rand eatherin" o * ' Masons a * thev had around them . Fie thtnked

his Lordship for having conferred such distinction npon him fchafc day and he looked upon it as an honour bestowed upon his Lodge rather than himself . He should ever be proud and anxious to maintain and promote the true interests of Freemasonry throughout the Province , and to merit their continued confidence . Under his

Lordship ' s able , general and popular rule , they were one of the largest and most flourishing Provinces in the country , all working in perfect peace and harmony ; and ho knew of no Province in England in which he would rather livo than in Essex . Ho concluded by expressing the hope fchafc Prov . Grand Lodge might afc some fntnra

time honour tbe Lodge by again meeting under its banner . The list of toasts being ended , fcho Prov . Grand Master , accompanied by a majority of his Officers withdrew , his Lordship being loudly cheered as he was leaving the hall . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro Fred . H . Cozens , who waa assisted by Bros . R . W . Heney and Hubbard .

Correspondence.

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GOULD'S HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY * To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAL SIR AND BROTHER , —In my sixth volume , at page 419 , 1 pri J a statement of fche late C . W . Moore , of Boston , Massachusetts , which turns out to be incorrect . The statement in qnestion I in no

wise adopted as my own , but merely gave it as a citation from Moore , whose eminence in the Craft will , I think , amply justify—at all events in tbe opinion of American readers—my having quoted an extract from ont of his most carefully prepared deliverances . Yours fraternally , R . F . GOULD .

" HOLIDAY HAUNTS . " To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR , —Some time in 18 S 5 I wrote you ( and you were kind enough to insert my letter in your valuable papii ) respecting pleasure tours in unfrequented places in South Wales , and I believe I was the means of procuring for several smoke-dried Londoners

many pleasant and inexpensive summer jaunts out of the beaten tracks . Thero are very miny beautiful places which are little known , and I again make the offer fco anyone who might wish to enjoy thoroughly a fortnight ' s holiday to "ive them general information how to do so ;

the only expense fchey would bo put to would bo a stamped addressed envelope for reply . I am urged to wrifce this letter to you in the hope that , I may induce tho many to open up a beautiful portion of country , with varied landscape nnd coast , with healfch-civing sea

breezes and mount vin air , where the hedges , bitely covered with snow drops and summer blossoms , are now redolent for miles wit . b wild roses and woodbine . Above all , my wish is to try to gefc pleasure seekers to spend their money in their own country , where jnst now it is so much wanted . Trusting you may be able to find space for thi ? ,

Believe me , yonrs sincerely , HENRY BAKHAJI . 5 High-street , Haverfordwest , 25 th July 1887 .

A large number of American Knights Templars were entertained afc luncheon on Monday , b y the members of the Baldwyn Preceptory of Bristol , who travelled to London for the purpose . The luncheon vvas given in the

"Venetianroom of the Holborn Restaurant , , and was attended by all tho American Knisrhfcs Templars visiting England . Col . Mricliver , who presided , was made an honorary Commander

of the American Knights Te mplars , and was presented with a magnificent gold jewel of his rank . Bro . Charles Hayer , of Philadel phia , made the presenlafcion .

HOMOWAT ' S PILLS . —Epidemic niseises —The a ' aiming increase of English rtioWn . and diarrhoea should bo a warning to every one to subdue at , onco uny MT \ gulnrit . y tending toward disease . Holloway ' s Pills shonld now bo in every household , to rectify sill impure states nf the blood , to remedy weakness , nnd to overcome impaired general health . "N ' oliing can be simplei '

thnti the instructions for taking this corrective nicdieiu 0 , nothing more efficient than it * cleansing powers , nothing ni < -iv harmless than i'w veiretn . bln ingredients . Holloway's i . s tlie best physic during t . hc summer seism :, when decaying fruits nnd unwholesome vegetables nre iVrmienMy ilcairiudnur tho bowc ' . s , and daily exposing thousands , thvoncrh their ucErliiryneo in permitting lUsordere i action , to th' } dangers of diavrhaa , dysentery , ; .: i i cholera .