Provincial Grand Chapter Of Surrey.

On the motion of the Prov . G . H ., Comp . WEST , five guineas was also voted to the fund for relieving the local distress caused by the heavy floods . Comp . Dr . C . C . GibK's having been unanimously re-elected Prov . G . Treasurer , ( he following appointments were made , Comp . R . ICve being

unable to attend for investiture : Comp . F . West ( re-sppointed ) ... ... Prov . G . H . „ R . Eve , 777 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . ,, C . Greenwood . 410 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . Major G . W . Dixon , 1347 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, Dr . ' C . C . Gibhes , S 89 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ A . L . Scott , 370 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ G . W . Marih--. 11 , 410 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . „ Walter King . 452 ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . ,, G . B . Smallp ece , 2120 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ T . W . RicViard . 'on , 1 929 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . ,, R . W . Wilson , 2096 ... ... ... ) „ Thos . Montague , 889 ... ... ... £ Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ Maui ice Spiegel , 1556 ... ... ) „ C . A . liter . 2246 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C ,, C F . Passniore , 2317 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . J . C Burry , 1347 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ R . Potter ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . Comp . LIONEL SCOTT , M . E . Z . 370 , then said the honour had devolved

upon him , on behalf of the many members of the St . George ' s Chapter , of asking the Grind Superintendent to accept a small memento of the jubilee of that chapter . When that event was comemorated the Grand Superintendent was presiding as M . E . Z ., and the members now asked his acceptance

of a silver salver , bearing the following inscription , as a souvenir of the occasion— "Presented to M . E . Comp . Col . Gerard Noel Money , C . B ., G . Supt ., by companions of the St . George's Chapter , No . 370 , to commemorate its jubilee . 10 February , 1894 , when he was the First Principal . "

The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT said this came upon him so unexpectedly that he could not find words in which to thank them for this extremely kind and gratifying present . It would be a memento of a very happy year of office and of the happy years he had spent in his mother chapter . He thanked them most heartily and sincerely .

The Prov . G . Chapter was closed , and after dinner the usual toasts were proceeded with . Comp . F . WEST replie . l for "The Grand Officers , " and then proceeded to propose " The Health of the Grand Superintendent , " remarking that this toast required no words from him to recommend it to their acceptance .

Everyone in the province knew Col . Money well , and -the more they saw of him the more anxious they were to increase their knowledge . It was the wish of every R . A . Mason in Surrey that he would live to reign over them for many years to come , for he had the principles of Masonry most thoroughly at heart .

The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT returned thanks . He thought that in the multitude of counsellors there might be wisdom , but that in the paucity of words there was wit . He was pleased to think their meeting had been a success , and that they had had a really representative gathering . He sincerely hoped the trial they were making of holding these meetings all

over the province might conduce to the prosperity of the Order . A great deal too much had be .-n said of him , for with the lova of Masonry he possessed he was only following his own inclinations in doing what was a labour of love . He hoped R . A . Masonry would be supported and become a great

power . ' If they held their Prov . G . Chapter meetings separate from the Prov . G . Lodge meeting , as they had done that day , a greater interest would be shown , and the Order would flourish and prosper in proportion . He thanked them most heartily and sincerely for their assistance , and for the kindly reception accorded tie toast . ¦

" The Provincial G . H . and J ., and Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was next proposed by the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , who said that Comp . West hid b ^ en known and appreciated in Surrey for many years , and he ( the Grand Superintendent ) congratulated himself on having so powerful and able a coadjutor to assist him incirrying out the business of

the province . The acting Prov . G . J . ( Comp . Hobbs ) was also well-known and respected in the province . Comp . F . WEST , Prov . G . H ., said it was a matter of gratification to every provincial officer to hear their Grand Superintendent say he was satisfied with what they had done . It should be the sincere wish of

every Royal Arch Mason to please those who ruled over them . He did not know whether his wishes were quite acceptable lo those who attempted to guide them in Masonic duties , but he had seen it in print that the "light blues" ought to revolt against the " dark blues . " If those sentiments were carried out , what chance would a Grand

Officeror even a Prov . Grand Officer—ever have of responding to the usual toast ? If the respect which was always shown to a Grand Officer and a Prov . G . Officer was to be taken away half the enjoyment of Prov . G . Lodge would have ceased to exist , because those who lived in the country looked to receive their reward from Prov . Grand Lodges and Chapters . If these were to be

considered of no value and not entitled to respect , all appointments would nave to be abolished . The brethren possessed more good sense and brotherl y love than to be led away by such nonsense , and the feeling ^ hich already existed with regard to Grand Officers and Prov . G . Officers

would continue for a great deal longer than the reign of those who were putting forward such statements . He hoped the day would be far distant when this and the previous toast would fail to be received with the same enthusiasm as had been ixtended that night .

Comp . LIONEL SCON , P . G . R ., also replied , after which "The Visitors " wis giv ^ n , and acknowledged by Comp . W . W . L EE , H . 1524 . Comp . Dr . GILBERT , P . G . Treas ., returned thanks for " The Prov . G , Treasurer and Scribe E . "

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Surrey.

Comp . J . D . LANGTON , responding for "The Masonic Charities , " referred to the go 3 d work being done by their Provincial Charity organisation , by which means each candidate put forward hid been elected on the first application . He thought there would be two cases at the next election of the Boys School , and hoped they would be successful with both . The janitor ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Consecration Of The Henry Byrde Mark Lodge, No. 475.

CONSECRATION OF THE HENRY BYRDE MARK LODGE , No . 475 .

The consecration of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Temple , Kandy , Ceylon , on Saturday , the 27 th of October , by Bro . Capt . G . Hearn , iS ° , P . M ., D . S . G . W ., assisted by Bros . VV . B . F . Lukis . D . G . Std .

Bras S . W . ; W . Rival , D . G . Stwd ., as J . W . ; J . Maitland , 30 ° , D . S . G . D ., as Chap . ; Lieut .-Col . B . Cake , R . A ., 1 S , P . D . S . G . W . Mediterranean as D . C . ; and John Juthrie , as I . G . The lodge having been duly opened , the CONSECRATING OFFICER addres .-ing the brethren , said they had assembled that evening for the

purpose of opening and consecrating a new lodge in the Mountain Capital of Ceylon , it was barely 18 months ago that Mark Masonry under the English Constitution had been introduced into the island ; but during that time no less than 76 brethren had been placed on tbe roll of the St . George of Colombo Mark Lodge . The founders of the new lodge were all members of

the Colombo Lodge , but being unable owing to their residing up country to attend regularly , had petitioned for what he might term a " Planters Lodge , " and our Grand Master having been pleased to accede to the prayer of their

petition he would proceed with the ceremony of consecration , and congratulated the new lodge on having as its first Master Bro . Col . Byrde , and felt confident that the new lodge would become a pillar of strength in Mark Masonry .

Bro . the CHAPLAIN having given a most interesting oration , which went most minutely into principles of Mark Maso iry , the lodge was then consecrated in a most impressive manner .

I he Consecrating Officer then installed Bro . Col . Byrde in the chair , who invested as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Capt . G . Hearn , P . M ., I . P . M . ; J . N . Grant , S . W . ; J . A . Burmester , J . W . ; W . J . Robson , M . O . ; W . Ellrick Horn , S . O . ; H . C . Wallace , 30 ° , J . O . ; Duff Tyler ,

Chap . ; J . W . Bidal , D . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; W . L . H . Shesn , R . of M . j A . H . Campbell , Sec . ; L . W . Kershaw , S . D . ; R . D . Kershaw , J . D . ;

W . R . F . Lutis , D . G . Std . Br ., D . C . ; and J . S . T . Power , I . G . The names of the brethren for joining wee then proposed . Bros . Matier . G . Sec . ; The Hon . Mr . J ustice Parsons , D . G . Master ; and Capt . C D . Wise , D . D'G . Master , were elected hon . members by acclamation . A vote of thanks having been proposed to the Consecrating Officeri , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to dinner .

After the usual loyal toasts had been proposed , ths new W . M . proposed " The Health of the Consecrating Officer , " who suitably replied , and then proposed " The Health of the first Master of the Henry Byrde Mark Lodge , Bro . Lieut .-Col . Henry Byrde , " and said it had given him the gieaiest pleasure in installing him into the chair of the lodge : it did not fall to the

lot of every soldier of his rank to consecrate a lodge and then to install an old brother soldier , who as a captain in the good old " Die Hards" ( tie 57 th Regiment ) , had fought in the Crimea . He felt certain that as Cralt and Royal Arch Masonry had flourished under his able guidance , so would the Henry Byrde Mark Lodge flourish , and he wished him in the name of those present long life and prosperity .

Bro . Col . BVRME said he felt too overcome to properly express his feelings . Ihe honour not only of being the first Master , but that his name should have been chosen for the new lodge , which he appreciated very highly , and would do all he could to further the interests of the lodge . " The Visitors" and other toasts having been given , a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close .

What Does It Portend?

WHAT DOES IT PORTEND ?

There is a settled purpose to collect in Antwerp in July next , a gathering of all sorts of persons who claim in some way lo be called Masons . A European " Grand Orient" is sponsor for this gathering . To dignify it , it is to be known as a universal council or conference . Anybody who wears a jewel may be admitted , for there is no test applied to those who gather .

So far as is now known , Anarchists , infidels , revolutionary Socialists from Spain , Italy , France , and elsewhere are known to be members of secret societies . Secret societies are not ashamed to be known as Masons . By this means the true , ancient , honourable Fraternity of Freemasons is discredited in the opinion of the best men in society in Europe . It may be th .-tt this scheme is set on foot by political revolutionists in Europe , who are now most

justly tinder the ban of all law . By some such plan possibly , these people hope to get a respite from the operation of the law which protects society in many of the European countries . No one in America so tar as can now bi known is able to explain what is the real purpose of this gathering at Antwerp next July . May it be a sort of travesty on the Cnicago *• Masonic

Congress V But that is not probable , lor as yet that " Fraternal Congress " has made no demonstration of fraternity . Then if it is not that , may it be a plan to destroy the very vital principles of true Masonry by some revolutionary " conclusions " as to the advance that is needed to bring Freemasonry abreast " with the progress of the age . "

No one familiar with the restless agitation in Europe of " Grand Orients " would be surprised if at the Antwerp gathering some monstrous revolutionary proposition would be offered to advance Masonry to the position held by the Grand Orients of France or Italy or Spain . It is now known that the Grand Orient , as it is called in Spain , is granting charters to people in the States of the United States to be used for making Masons .