United Grand Lodge Of England.

II . APPEAL : Appeal of Bro . W . H . Harris , P . M . Prince Alfred Lodge , No . 956 , Pietermaritzburg , dated 19 th April , against a decision of the District Board of General Purposes of Natal , confirmed by the District Grand Master , that a brother hailing from a foreign jurisdiction was entitled to be admitted as a visitor to a lodge if he could prove himself a M . M . irrespective of papers . List of brethren nominated for the Board of General Purposes : MASTERS AND PAST MASTKRS . NOMINATED BV

Bro . Fredk . W . Buxton , W . M . 2460 ... ( ' £ ° ' * «" ' ^ TvT-L P r P ^ I „ C . A . Cottebrune , P . M . 703 , r . O . P . „ Alex . Stewart Brown , W . M . 2347 „ Howard H . Room , G . Std . Br . „ Arthur Blenkarn , W . M . 1922 ... „ Geo . R . Langley , P . M . 238 J . „ Chas . Wm . Carrell , W . M . 28 ... „ Charles Belton , P . D . G . D . C .

[ „ George Everett , P . G . T . j „ Walter Martin , P . M . 879 . „ James Stephens , W . M . 2308 ... I » F ^ ' ^ ffj'o A o « ' 9 " J r ' ' 1 „ John Aird , M . P ., P . M . 259 .

I „ Sir F . S . Hunt , Bart ., M . P ., S . G . D . L „ Geo . Read , P . G . Std . Br . „ R . P . J . Laundy , W . M . 2090 „ Geo . Read , P . G . Std . Br . „ James Willing , W . M . 2455 James Stephens , W . M . 2308 . „ James Boulton , P . M . 1056 ... { » ^ ££ 4 ^' ' ? M N ° ' ° '

„ Wm . Barnes Fendick , P . M . 1321 ( » 9 ^? vT ^ » u prp " ' t 11 Charles A . Cottebrune , P . G . Purs . f „ H . J . Adams , P . M . 569 , P . G . Std . Br . I „ John R . Reep , 1260 . „ Henry Lovegrove , P , M . 1507 ...- { „ W . T . Buck , P . M . 1702 . [ „ R . C . Mason . I „ Geo . E . Fairchild , Asst . G . D . of C . ( ¦ ' ,, Walter Hopekirk , P . G . Purs .

„ Ebene / er Chas , Mulvey , P . M . 179 j » £ sher Barfield , ^ . T . ( " , S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . 1642 . „ William Morley , P . M . 1924 ... ( ¦• 9 * ° : S ? ^?" ' Sf-. ? ' « ' ^" J y ^ I „ Fred Wright , P . M . 1769 . ( „ S . H , Parkhouse , P . M . 1642 .

„ Wm , James Mason , P . M . 1328 ... ¦] „ D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ( . „ Geo . Read , P . G . Std . Br . „ Fredk . A . Powell , P . M . 4 S 7 ... „ H . Lovegrove , P . M . 1507 . " Arthur Sandberg , M . D ., P . M . 3- { ;; CsKfSstd . Br . " Wm . A . Scurrah , P . M . 16 7 ... » £ - £ 2 S £ ZGS . C .

r „ Geo . Read , P . G . Std . Br . „ John J . Thomas , P . M . 753 ... ] „ Geo . Everett , P . G . T . ( „ G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C . „ Arthur Williams , P . M . 834 ... „ S . Cochrane , P . G . T .

List of brethren nominated for the Colonial Board : Bro . Samuel R . Baskett , P . M . 656 , 1367 , & c , nominated by Bros . H . A . Podmore , claiming to be W . M . Cambrian Lodge , 656 , and John S . Cumberland , P . M . 2128 , Dep . G . S . B . ; Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Tre ^ s ., P . M . 723 , & c , nominated by Bros . H . A . Podmore and John S . Cumberland , P . M . 2128 ; Bro . John Emilius Le Feuvre , P . G . D ., P . M . 1 , 30 , nominated by Bro . Samuel R . Baskett , P . M . 136 7 ; Bro . Robert Anthony Gowan , M . D ., P . M . 2029 ,

nominated by Bro . Henry Lovegrove , P . M . 1507 ; Bro . Charles Frederick Hogard , P . M . 205 , P . G . Std . Br ., nominated by Bros . H . A . Podmore and John S . Cumberland , P . M . 2128 ; Bro . Henry Lovegrove , P . M . 1507 , nominated by Bros . Herbert J . Adams , P . M . , 6 y , John R . Reep , P . M . 22 4 1 , W . T . Buck , P . M . 2241 , and R . C . Mason ; Bro . William F . Lamonby , P . M . 962 , nominated by Bros . Charles Dalrymple , P . M . 872 ,

Prov . U . Sec . Cumberland and Westmo-eland , S . R . B « kelt , P . M . 1367 , H . A . Podmore , and John S . Cumberland , P . M . 2128 ; Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M . 179 , nominated by Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . M . 167 , nominated by Bro . Frank Richaidson , P . G . D . ; Bro . James Stephens , W . M . 2308 , nominated by Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; and Bro . Capt . Thomas C . Walls , P . M . 60 , P . G . Std . Br ., nominated by Bro . Henry J . Lardner , P . M . 1623 .

List of brethren nominated for the Committee of Management for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons : Bros . T . J . Bird . P . M . 1567 ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . M . 733 ; R . D . Cummings , P . M . 2168 ; Lieut .-Col . Durrant , P . M . 569 ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 228 ; Charles Kempton , P . M . 1287 ; William H . Hubbert , P . M . 1625 ; Emil Apelt , P . M . 186 ; W . B . Fendick , P . M . 1321 ; and Walter Dickeson . P . M . 179 , nominated by Bro . James Pinder , P . M . 1662 , P . P . G . Treas . Essex .

List of lodges for which warrants have been granted by the M . W . Crand Master since the last Quarterly Communiration of Grand Lodge . No . 2549 , The Benevolentia Lodge , Woodford , Essex . 2550 , The Piccadilly Lodge , London . 2551 , The Clissold Lodge , Highbury , London . 2552 , The Stoke Newington Lodge , Sttke Newington , London . 2553 , The Rufford Lodge , Nottingham . 2 554 i The Manchester Lodge , Manch' ster .

2555 , England ' s Centre Lodge , Weedon , Northamptonshire . 2 S 5 ° i The Glyn Ebbw Lodge , Ebbw Vale , Monmouthshire . 2 55 ? i The Temperance Lodge , Newcastle-on-Tyne . 2558 , The Furnival Lodge , Sheffield . 2559 i The St . Aldhelms Lodge , Branksome , Dorsetshire .

2560 , The Earl of Lathom Lodge , Bury , Lancashire . 2561 , The West Essex Lodge , Buckhurst Hill , Essex . 2562 , The Papyrus Lodge , Piccadilly , London . 2563 , The Justicia Lodge , Freemasons' Hall , London . 2 . 164 , The Phu-nix Lodge , North Pine , Queensland . -565 , The Royal Rose Lodge , Hampstead Road , London .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF EAST LANCASHIRE .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the People ' s Hall , Denton , on the 22 nd ult . Denton had been selected for meeting in order to more fittingly reltbrate the centenary of the Duke of Athol Lodr / e . No . 210 . Rrn . ( nl . I . H fienrlre N . Starkie P . fl . W Pi ™

vj . ivi ., occupied the chair of the R . S ., and there was a large attendance of Provincial Grand Officers . There were also present Bro . Surg .-Capt . Louis Hughes , D . D . G . M . of Malta . In the absence from illness of Bro . George Mellor , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . G . M ., who had strongly desired to be present , "ro . E . Ashworth , P . G . D ., P . P . S . G . W ., was the acting D . P . G . M . « ro . W . GouvraoRPE . P . G . Reg ., read the roll of lodges of the pro- '

Provincial Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.

vince . Every one of the 108 lodges was represented , the number of brethren present being from 500 to 600 . The minutes of the November meeting in Salford were taken as read , and confirmed . The accounts were submitted , but in the unavoidable absence of Prov . G . T ., Bro . Thos . Stott , P . M ., the accuracy of the balance-sheet was commented

upon in the most favourable terms by the Auditors , Bros . W . H . BROWN , P . M . ; E . WINTERBOTTOM , P . M ., and Thos . MURPHY , P . M . Economy had been practised , and there was a balance of over ^ 400 to the credit of Grand Lodge in the Manchester and County Bank . Bro . John Wrigley , of the Duke of Athol Lodge , and Bro . S . Hurrocks , Burnley , were nominated for the office of Prov . G . T . for the ensuing vear ,

but the latter withdrawing , Bro . Wrigley was unanimously elected . The 16 th annual report of the PROV . GRAND SECRETARY , stated that during the year a new lodge , The Abbey , No . 2529 , had been consecrated at Whalley by the P . G . M . of Surrey , who also installed the W . M , elect in a manner that would not be forgotten by those who witnessed it , and whose sudden demise sometime afterwards created feelings of sincere sorrow .

Twenty-eight brethren of the province had died during the year , When Bro . Col . Starkie was installed P . G . M . there was 76 lodges in the province , with 3419 subscribing members . The number of lodges was now 103 , with 4645 subscribing members . One lodge was waiting consideration . During the year there had been a reduction of 33 6 members caused by resignations , deaths , and exclusions , and an increase of 402 initiates , and no joining members .

The report was adopted , and ordered to be printed in the minutes of the meeting . The P . G . M . addressed the brethren on the prosperity of the province , and reiterated his last year ' s caution to lodges as to the admission of candidates . He congratulated the Duke of Athol Lodge on the successful gathering that day . The report of the Charity Committee was read by the Prov . G . S ., and

commented upon in detail by Bro . J . H . SILLITOE , P . G . S . B ., P . P . J . G . W ., who strongly urged the Masters of lodges to send in as earl y as possible their proxies for the use of the Committee . The report was adopted . The following brethren were elected members of the General Committee of the E . L . S . M . E . and B . Institution : Bros . A . Clegg , H . Hevs , las . Walker , W . T . Allitt , and C . Wren .

The Prov . G . S . moved , the P . G . M . seconded , and it was resolved , " That the clothing for Provincial Grand Stewards be purchased by and remain the property of Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . SILLITOE moved , and Bro . Major BOOTH , P . M ., seconded , " That there be a Finance Committee appointed , consisting of three Past Provincial Grand Officers . "

This led to two amendments , the principle of both of which was accepted by the mover and seconder of the resolution . It was amended and passed in the following form : " That there be a Finance Committee appointed , consisting of five members of Provincial Grand Lodge , three to form a quorum . "

It was next resolved to grant the Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary an allowance of £ 25 per annum . The W . M . and Wardens of the Duke of Athol Lod ge then approached the pedestal , and were presented with the centenary warrant and jewel b y the P . G . M . Each member of the lodge will also be entitled to wear a centenary jewel .

The W . M . of the Duke of Athol Lodge presented a jewel to the P . G . M ., bearing a suitable inscription , observing that in honouring him they were only honouring themselves . The brief ceremony called forth much applause . Bro . J . HEEUS moved , and Bro . J . ANDREW seconded , " That the sum of £ 5 o be contributed from the Provincial Grand Lodge fund in aid of trie

East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution . " This led to amendments that the sum be increased to . £ 100 and , £ 500 , seeing that there was over £ 400 in the bank . Ultimately it was resolved that the grant be £ wo , and Bro . HEELIS gave notice that at the November meeting he should move that £ 200 be contributed to various Masonic Charities .

The P . G . M . then invested and installed his P . G . Officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . Lord Stanley , 37 ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Henry Whitehead , 1253 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . John Kelty , 210 ... ... --- ) D r- r \ . „ Rev . J . W . Challenor , 2322 ... j Prov . G . Chaps .

„ John Wrigley , 210 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ R . T . Sutcliffe , 1064 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ W . H . Newton , 1534 - ¦ Prov . D . G . Reg . „ John Chadwick , 44 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ,, Arthur Middleton , 645 ... ... ... ~ t „ T . D . Foremen , 210 ... ... ... f Prov . G . S . Ds . „ A . P . Miller , 2198 ... ... ... j

„ W . Barritt , 191 ... ... ... \ „ J . B . Goulburn , 1723 ... ... ... [ Prov . J . G . Ds . „ Thomas Ramsey , 2387 ... ... ... ) „ J . W . Millward , 992 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ A . H . Duffin , 1134 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Jas . Frost , 2320 ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ William Bee , 1459 ... ... .., ")

„ Jas . N . Woolmer , 6 78 ... ... ... \ Prov . A . G . D . Cs . „ F . W . Wollaston , 2363 ... ... ... J „ Thos . Rigby , 42 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Gorge Jackson , 1077 ... ... ... Prov . D . G . S . B . „ James Bromley , 210 ... ... ... ">„ c . o , ., , W . Bear , 2529 Prov . G . Std . Brs .

„ Thomas Wolstenholme , 16 34 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Jas . Newton , 37 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . „ W . T . Allit 993 -. ... ... 1 , „ William Oilier , 935 ... ... J Prov . G . Pursts . „ J . E . Smith , 210 „ W . Thorniley , 210

„ E . Walker , 210 ... ... ... 1 „ C . Wallwoith , 1459 ... ... j > Prov . G . Stwds . „ W . H . Beastow , 1459 ¦•• „ T . Beardmore 852

„ U . H . Wower , 999 ... ... ... p . Tyler . Provincial Grand Lod ge was then cbsed in due form , and the customary banquet followed ., ¦