Provincial Grand Priory Of Lancashire.

Sir Knight J . H . P . LERESCHE alluded in sympathetic terms to the loss sustained in the province by the death of their eminent brother , and proposed a resolution expressing the deep regret of the priory that he had been removed from their midst , and also a vote of condolence to be written on vellum and forwarded to the

bereaved family . This was seconded by Sir Knig ht REGINALD YOUNG , P . G . D . C , supported by Sir Knight J . J . MEAKIN , and carried unanimously . The V . E . G . COMMANDER expressed , with much

feeling , his own and his relatives' acknowledgments of the resolution . After the accounts of the Treasurer had been produced and approved of , and other formal business had been transacted , the G . C . appointed and invested the

provincial officers for the ensuing year in the following order : Sir Kni ght Henry Thomas ... Prov . D . G . C . „ Reginald Young ... Prov . G . Prelate . „ W . Tyrer Prov . G . Chancellor . „ J . Halliwell Prov . G . Constable . „ J . J . Meakin ... Prov . G . Marshal .

„ W . G . Thompson ... Prov . G . Treasurer . „ F . N . Molesworth ... Prov . G . Registrar . G . J . M'Kay ... Prov . G . Vice-Chan . E . A . Pike , Prov . G . Sub-Marl . „ II . Bridson Prov . G . Almoner . W . T . Lean ... Prov . G . W . of R . „ Alfred Hopkinson

( Beauceant ) ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ R . W . Pickering . V . B . Prov . G . Std . Br . „ W . H . Johnson ... Prov . G . B . B . „ R . H . Brown ... jProv . G . Aides de „ S . G . Sinclair ... ) Camp . „ J . Clayton Prov . G . Org . „ J . Booth Prov . G . Chambln .

W . Bagnall Prov , G . C . ot G . E . G . Harwood ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . Hutchinson ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . Butterworth ... Prov . G . Purst . „ W . Davis Prov . G . Equerry . A resolution was passed that a petition should be

presented to Convent General , asking for the restoration of the privilege of past rank for provincial officers . The St . George Priory of the Order of Malta was opened later in the day , the V . E . G . Prior , Sir Knight Sir C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds , again conducting the proceedings . Several Knight Templars were admitted ,

and the following sir knights were appointed Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : Sir Kni ght Reginald Young ... Prov . G . Prelate . „ Henry Thomas ... Prov . G . Capt .-Gen „ W . Bourne Prov . G . Lieut .-Gen . „ James M'Laren ... Prov . G . ist Lieut . „ Arthur H . Jefferis ... Prov . G . 2 nd Lieut .

„ J . H . Kenyon ... Prov . G . Mareschal „ F . N . Molesworth ... Prov . G . Hosptlr . „ R . H . W . Seddon ... Prov . G . Admiral . ,, Alfred Hopkinson ... Prov . G . Conser . „ S . G . Sinclair ... Prov . G . Baillie . „ W . Hutchinson ... Prov . G . Tur . „ W . Tyrer Prov . G . Chancellor

„ W . J . Thomson ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . Booth Prov . G . Cham . „ J . Butterworth ... Prov . G . C . of O . Iu the evening there was a banquet at the Knowsley Hotel , the head-quarters of the Edward Plantagenet Preceptory , under whose banner the priory gatherings were held .

The following sir knights were present : Sir Knights R . N . Beswicke-Royds , V . E . P . G . C ; R . Young , P . D . G . C ; J . Clayton , P . G . O . ; F . VV . Lean , P . G . W . of Reg . ; H . Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; I . Halliwell , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Hutchinson , P . E . C and Reg . ; A . Hopkinson , P . E . C ; VV . J . Thompson , P . G . S . B . ; E . A . Barker , P . G . C ; VV . Balmer , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Johnson

P . G . C . ; L . Rowbottom , P . P . G . M . ; G . J . McKay , P . G . A . ; VV . Goodacre , P . G . S . M . ; R . VV . Bourne , P . G . ist P . M . ; F . N . Mouldsworth , P . G . S . B . ; R . VV Pickering , P . E . C . ; Thomas Grime , P . E . ; E . Pike , P . G . B . S . B ., P . E . C ; Capt . J . Booth , P . G . C ; J . H . Leresche , P . P . G . C . ; J . G . Similar , P . E . C ; J . VV . N . Lero , P . E . C . ; E . G . Harwood , P . E . C . ; E . Graham , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Butterworth , P . G . C . ; A . Clegg ,

P . P . G . C ; H . L . Hollingworth , P . P . G . C ; J . W . Kenyon , O . E . Crompton , E . G . ; T . Varley , E . C . ; W . Davies , E . ; J . Thorman , E . G . ; W . Forrest , J . Gardner , George S . Smith , J . Hitchin , C . Hesketh Knowlys , E . C ; J . VV . R . Littledale , J . Blacka , C . of G . ; Peter Ratcliff , 2 nd P . ; H . G . Smith , Marshal ; John Milne , J . Ashworth , E . Crossley , E . C ; J . Barret , ! . Moores , I . R Blacka , H . G . Bent , W . Whittaker , E . C Hindley , C .: I . I . Meakin , E . C ; and K . Ellison .

The Second Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction , No. 1275.

THE SECOND ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STAR CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1275 .

The second annual supper took place at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , on Friday , 1 Sth ult ., under the able presidency of Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z ., with Comp . Voisey , P . Z ., in the vice-chair . The following companions were present and partook of an excellent supper supplied by the worthy host , Comp . Woodwell , viz .: Comps . Grummant , F . Hilton , Preceptor ; Stone ,

S . E . ; Voisey , Treas . ; Murche , Vincent , Meierhoff , Benedetti , Powell , Addington , Cowley , Kirby , H . Martin , Mussared , Dewsnap , Terry , Davis , Whitehead , Millikin , W . Briant , Hewitt , Osterstock , Goodwin ' , Patrick , Woodwell , and Frank Williams . The toasts of " The Queen and Roya' Arch Masonry " and "The M . E . G . Z ., G . H ., and G . J ., " were drunk with enthusiasm .

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"The Health of the President" was given by Comp . HILTON , who stated that there was no more worthy a brother and companion who could fill that position . He had the welfare of Masonry at heart . Although it

was the custom to ask the First Principal of the mother chapter to occupy that position , yet on that occasion , he not being a member of the chapter of instruction , there was that departure , and none more honourable could have been selected .

The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . The PRESIDENT thanked them for the great honour and said he would always do his very utmost for the good of Freemasonry , and support the Star Chapter in particular . He loved the beautiful ceremonies and took great delight in disseminating them , and was one of

the founders . The next toast was given by the PRESIDENT , which was " The Preceptor and the Star Chapter of Instruction , " and he said that since the chapter was founded , two years ago , the worthy Preceptor , Comp . F . Hilton , who was a P . Z . of the mother chapter , had been most unremitting in his attention , and had performed his

duties with much honour to himself and satisfaction to R . A . Masonry . He had been most courteous and always present to impart to any companion whatever he desired . Under his able guidance the chapter prided itself on working the beautiful installation ceremonies of the various chairs . He asked the companions to drink to that toast as one most worthy . The toast was drunk

with acclamation . In reply , the PRECEPTORsaid that after such a reception he could onl y thank the companions , and promise them that he should always perform the duties with the greatest skill and attention . His object was to make the chapter second to none , and his ambition was that

every companion who was entitled should be able to install his successor in the chair . For that purpose the chapter of instruction was opened earlier , so that any companion mi ght rehearse whatever installation he required . To that end he had been most ably supported b y Comps . Grummant , Voisey , Vincent , Addington , G . L . Moore , and others , for which he

heartil y thanked them . He would say so long as he was so ably supported nothing would keep him away . He would not sit down without stating the very able and hearty support he had received from the indefatigable S . E . of the mother chapter , Comp . Stone . He also said that at any time the sister chapters required an evening for the rehearsal of ceremonies he would always grant one with the permission of the

companions . The toast of " The Visitors " was next proposed , the PRESIDENT stated how pleased they were to welcome the visitors and hoped they would enrol themselves members before the next gathering , as he knew they could not do better than place themselves

under so able a Preceptor . Comp . DEWSNAP replied that he was delighted to meet so many friends and Royal Arch Masons , and the manner he had been entertained and welcomed was very gratif ying . He would promise them to become a member before long , and gain what additional

instruction he needed from so worthy a chief . Comp . MUSSARED stated that he remembered the saying that wise men came from the East , but in his idea they came from the South , for he could hear more of the excellent work of Masonry from the latter than the former quarter . He likewise had met many

old friends and companions , and , like Comp . Dewsnap , would soon become a member . Comps . WILLIAMS , HEWITT , and KIRBY also responded . The next toast was " The Treasurer , Comp . Voisey , and the S . E ., Comp . C . H . Stone . " Of the Treasurer

the PRESIDENT stated that he was a founder and one most caretul of the funds . He gave his firm and steady support to the chapter , and though his multifarious duties kept him away , he was present as often as possible . None could better take care of the moneys and disburse them properly than he . Of the S . E . he would state the success of the chapter was due in a

great degree , in conjunction with the ex-Preceptor , for the pains and assiduity with which he carried out his duties . None vvas more energetic ; whatever he had to do he did it most readily and most cheerfully . In fact , the more he had to do the better he liked it . None was a more enthusiastic Mason , and nothing seemed a trouble to him .

Comp . VOISEY thanked the companions for the manner they had received the toast , but said it vvas hardly deserved , as the S . E . almost performed the dual duty , but he stated he had not been able to bestow so much time in the chapter as he wished on account of

his many other duties , but that in his mother chapter —No . 1329—of which he was S . E ., he always laid the claims of the Star Chapter of Instruction before the members , and would impress upon them the importance of attending . He thanked them likewise for conferring upon him the honour of Vice-President of that

evening . Comp . STONE , S . E ., thanked the companions for the honour of coupling his name with that toast , and also for the eulogiums heaped upon him . He mi ght say that he only did his duty , having been elected to fill such a position , and that he would always perform them as ably as long as he had the confidence of the

companions . He should like to give a few particulars respecting the chapter . It had been open 37 times in the year , with 375 attendances , giving an average of 10 . One noteworth y feature was the 227 attendances made by Principals and Past Principals , giving an average of 6 , which showed the splendid support they gave for the benefit of the younger companions . The installation

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ceremonies had been worked on 17 evenings , and 16 new members had been elected , which now brought up the number to 72 . He was proud to work under such an able Preceptor , so ably supported by such Past Principals , and it would always be his aim to emulate them in every way , specially with respect to the

working of the beautiful ceremonies . The next toast , and one of great importance , was that of " Our Worth y Host , Comp . Woodwell , " whom the PRESIDENT stated was one who took a lively interest in Masonry , and specially with regard to the convenience and comfort of all . The splendid suite of

rooms were always at the disposal of Masons , and the best thanks of the companions were tendered him for his capital entertainment of them that evening . Comp . WOODWELL replied , and said he was delighted to do to his utmost anything that mi ght enhance the comfort of the companions , and it would always be his aim so long as the chapter vvas held at

his house . He must give credit to his manager , Bro . Ruff , who was always very attentive to his duties , and ready to promote the comfort and happiness of the companions . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened with some capital songs from Comps . Voisey , Vincent , Addington , Patrick , and Bro . Horace Petley , while at the piano Comp . Wm . Briant most ably performed .

A Masonic Concert.

A MASONIC CONCERT .

An invitation concert was given on Tuesday last , at Bro . George Bussey ' s handsome Assembly Rooms , East Greenwich , S . E ., by the officers of the Borough of Greenwich Lodge , of which Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P . for Greenwich , is the first Master . There was an excellent representative attendance ,

including many ladies , and the whole affair , thanks to the untiring energy of Bro . A . T . Bateman , I . P . M ., vvas an unqualified success . The artistes engaged were Misses Bertha Colnaghi and Marie Hooton and Messrs . C . E . Smith and A . Hubbard .

Messrs . Vupps presided at the piano and organ respectively , and Bro . A . T . Bateman conducted . Bro . Sydney Gore recited two pieces admirably , and at the conclusion of the concert a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Bateman for his efforts in carrying out the arrangements , which were perfect .

The success attending the concert under notice will , we are given to understand , lead to other entertainments of the same character , and we can onl y say that , while they are specially worthy of imitation by other lodges ( for the ladies' sake ) , they will be the means of increasing the alread y immense popularity of the Borough of Greenwich Lodge .

The Masons' Jubilee, New York.

THE MASONS' JUBILEE , NEW YORK .

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York have issued in a jubilee volume the records of their celebration to commemorate the freedom of the Craft from debt . In the solid , modestl y bound book of nearly 600 pages are contained all the data and documents which followed the designation by

Grand Master Frank R . Lawrence of the 24 th day of April , 1889 , as a day of thanksgiving and rejoicing . Beginning with the announcement made by Grand Master Lawrence to the Master , Wardens , and brethren of every lodge in the State that the $ 500 , 000 debt had been lifted in three years , the records of the rejoicing

that followed are thus historically preserved . The volume is also a monumental tribute to the executive ability and enthusiasm of the Grand Master , which first made the attempt to pay the debt a success , then the attempted jubilee an affair of grand proportions and the publication of the eloquent addresses of

the occasion so creditable a record . From the time that he laid before his brethren the fact that they were half a million dollars in debt , until that debt was paid and every bond which evidenced that debt was paid , Mr . Lawrence , now Past Grand Master , was unwavering in his faith that the task was possible which others

deemed beyond the power of the lodges to perform . When the task vvas complete , and Robert Col Iyer , the grand old man , vvas on his feet , the loudest cheers followed this toast— " We drink the wine of joy to-night , thanking God , and call the health as we do it of our Grand Master , Frank R . Lawrence , who has rescued

this Temple by his genius and courage , his wisdom and untiring energy . . . . And so we may alter the old chronicle of Edwin Saxon , and make it read now" When the ancient mystery of Freemasonry had been depressed in New York b y reason of great debts , then did the Brotherhood a great helper find in Royal Grand

Master , Frank R . Lawrence , who held an assembl y in the city , after the manner of Masonry , lifted the great load and set the Temple free for evermore to do its noble work . '" Upon the cleverness and faithful exactness of Grand Secretary Ehlers this jubilee volume has been dependent

for its sturdy and complete embodiment . With much modesty , however , the gentleman declares in his preface that " as a compiler he has not attempted the work of an editor , " and lays all stress upon the untiring fidelity and genius of subordinate officers ot every degree which made his work a necessity . —New York World .

The Duke of Fife presided at the opening ceremony of the East Marylebone Free Public Library in Mortimer-street on Thursday afternoon . There was a large attendance , including Mr . Boulnois , M . P ,