Consecration Of The Anfield Lodge, No, 2215.

J . H . Barrow , acting D . of C . This duty was performed by Bro . Goodacre in a masterly manner , after which Bro . Houlding invested his officers forthe year—assisted by Bros . R . Foote , P . P . G . T ., and Dr . Costine , P . P . G . R .. who delivered the charges—as follows - . —Bros . C . H . Ashton , S . W . ; Dr . J . lilting , J . W . ; R . H . Webster , Treas . ; J . F . Booth , Sec ; S . H . Perry ,

S . D . ; John Bain , J . D . ; J . J . Ramsay , P . G . P ., D . C ; F . W . E . H . John son . I . G . ; and J . E . S . R . Neville , Tyler .

A Committee was appointed to frame by-laws , and the new W . M . was appointed to represent Lodge No . 2215 on the Charity Committee . Several candidates were proposed for election , and the lodge was then closed in the usual way . Bro . Moulding , later in the evening , entertained the brethren at dinner

in the Sandon Hotel , Oakfield-road , and , after full justice had been done to the refreshments , the loyal toasts were proposed and received with honours . In reply to the toast of " Masonic Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate , "

the PROV . G . SEC . said he felt sure that any Iodge ruled over by Bro . Houlding would be well conducted . He wished the Anfield a very prosperous career , and he hoped that the subordinate officers to the W . M . would endeavour to follow in his footsteps . ( Hear , hear . )

Bros . J . LAMBERT , P . G . R . ; GASKIN , P . G . T . ; H . MARSHALL , P . P . G . D . ; CANGLEY , P . A . G . Sec . ; R . BURGESS , P . G . O . ; RAMSAY , P . G . P . ; and Dr . COSTINE , P . P . G . R ., also acknowledged the toast . Bro . GOODACRE , submitting the toast of "The New W . M ., " said Bro . Houlding ' s merits and experiences vvere of such a character and extent as

to ensure success as far as his efforts were concerned . ( Hear , hear . ) Having occupied the office of Prov . G . Registrar and P . M . of the Everton Lodge for a long period , he still showed his interest in Masonry by offering to come forward again and bear the burden of the day as W . M . of the Anfield , a position to which vvas attached a great amount of responsibility and anxiety . The toast was received vvith great cordiality , and

Bro . HOULDING , in response , said in 1877 he was VV . M . of the Everton Lodge and Chairman of the West Derby Board of Guardians , and history had so far repeated itself that in 1887 he was W . M . of the Anfield Lodge and Chairman of the VVest Derby Board of Guardians a second lime , ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure that all the members of the nevv lodge would

work vvith him in trying to make it a prosperous one ; and he thought they would be able to work it on such economical lines that at the end of each year a considerable amount of money would be available for division amongst the Masonic Charities of the kingdom . Such were the lines upon

which he intended to work the lodsre , and he believed his successors would be actuated by the same spirit . ( Hear , hear . ) On behalf of the lodge , he begged to tender to Bro , Goodacre hearty thanks for the manner in which the lodge had been consecrated . ( Applause . )

Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were enlivened by musical items from Bros . R . Burgess Irwen , W . Boylett , A . Boylett , R , H . Webster , and W . Maddox . The clothing and jewels vvere manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ,

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Devonshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE .

The above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Tiverton . Through the hospitality of the Mayor , Comp . T , Ford , jun ., P . Z . 1125 , P . P . G . T ., alarge number of the companions lunched with his Worship at the Town Hall on their arrival early in the afternoon . The Mayor presided , and amongst others present were Comps . VV . G .

Rogers , Prov . G . H . ; Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., Prov . G . J , ; J . Brewer , Prov . G . S . E . ; W . Vicary , Prov . G . S . N . ; and others . After lunch vvas concluded , "The Health of Comp . Ford" was very heartily drunk , and the companions then adjourned to the Masonic Hall . There the handsome and elegantly fitted lodge room of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , 1125 , was arranged as a chapter room for the occasion , and the convocation was opened .

The M . E . Comp . Viscount Ebrington , the G . Supt ., was unavoidably absent in Wales , and the Provincial Grand Chapter was opened by Comp , W . G . Rogers , Prov . G . H ., G . Supt . ( pro tem . ) , supported by the officers for the year : Comps . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., Prov . G . J ., acting as Prov . G . H . ( pro tem . ); T . Ford , jun ., Prov . G . J . ( pro tem . ); J . Brewer ,

Prov . G . S . E . ; W . Vicary , Prov . G . S . N . ; J . K . Bond , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . A . Orchard , Prov . G . P . S . ; J . B . Crabb , Prov . G . ist A . S . ( pro tem . ); John Lane , Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . ( pro tem . ); Major J . J . Daw , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . B . Patterson , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; George Huxham , Prov . G . D . C . ; and H . L . Friend , Prov . G . O .

Comp . A . Andrews presided at the organ . There was also a large attendance of companions , who , in addition to those at the luncheon , included Comps . J . Olver , P . P . G . P . S . ; J . Jerman , P . Z . 112 ; J . Howell , S . N . 128 4 ; and T . Prust , D . C . 328 .

The PROV . GRAND TREASURER presented his statement of accounts , vvhich , after payments of 42 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and current expenses , showed a balance in hand of £ 29 . The accounts vvere adopted .

Comp . VV . Densham , 112 , on the proposition of Comp . J . STOCKER , seconded by Comp . R . HAMBLY , was unanimously elected Treasurer . Comps . J . Stocker , 39 , and Comp . E . T . Fulford , 112 , vvere elected Auditors . The sum of 25 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for

Boys , the money to be placed to the lists of the Stewards , Comps . J . Brewer and the Rev . W . Whittley . A vote of condolence to Comp . Blanchard , expressive of sympathy with him at his continued ill-health , was carried , and a gratuity of two guineas was voted to the Grand Janitor ' s usual allowance ,

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Devonshire.

The by-laws Revision Committee reported that they had not yet been able to complete their work . They were re-appointed to continue the revision . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , ( pro tem . ) , announced that the companions invested as the officers for the ensuing year vvere : —

Comp . W . G . Rogers , 444 ... ... ... Prov . G . H . ,, Jno . Brewer , 251 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ Major G . C . Davie , 251 ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ J . H . Lloyd , 1125 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, W . Densham , 112 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, R . Hamblv , 1 K 6 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg-.

„ G . R . Barratt , 189 ... ... ... Prov . G . P . Soj . ,, Jas . Jerman , 112 ... ... ... Prov . G . 1 st A . S . „ Jas . Griffin , 202 5 ... ... ... Prov , G . 2 nd A . S . ,, J . T . Browning , 10 5 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . B , VV . T . Stanburv . 1000 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . B .

„ J . Dodge , 328 . ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ R . Cawsey , 230 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ T . Brooks , 32 S ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ P . L . Blanchard , 444 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .

Thanks were voted to the companions of the St . Peter ' s Chapter , and to the Mayor , a P . Z . of that chapter , for the cordial and hospitable manner in vvhich they had received the Provincial Grand Chapter . This closed the business of the convocation .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of North and East Yorkshire was held at York , under the Banner of York Lodge , T . L , on the 28 th October There were present : — Bros . Jno . W . Woodall , P . G . M . O . England , Prov . Grand Master ; W . T . Orde

Povvlett , P . G . W . lingland , Dep . Prov . Grand Master ; Rev . W . * Valentine , G . Chap . England ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . M . O . England , P . G . Sec . ; R . G . Smith , P . G . D . England ; The Wardens , Overseers , and Officers of the Province , and many Past Prov . Officers , and others .

The minutes and balance sheet were read and approved . It was proposed , seconded , and carried by acclamation , that Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett be elected to the office of Prov . Grand Master for the ensuing three years , and that such appointment be submitted to H . R . H . the Grand Master for confirmation .

Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , P . G , Sec , having announced his desire to be relieved of the duties of that office , the Provincial Grand Master announced that he had appointed Bro . A . W . Walker , P . P . G . I . Wks ., as Bro . Whytehead's successor . The Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year were elected and invested as follows : —

Bro . J . W . Woodall ... ... ... Prov . G . M . „ The Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett ... ... Dep . Prov . G . M . „ J . Stephenson ... * ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ G . Simpson ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ R . Land ... ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ I . Hosrsr ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O .

„ M . M . Westerby ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . „ Rev . E . Barry ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ R . G . Smith ... .., ... ... Prov . G . R . of M . „ Jno . Marshall ... ... ... .,, Prov . G . Treas . „ A . W . Walker ... ' Prov . G . Sec . „ J . W . Marshall ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . .. f . B . Nicholls ... ... ... ... Prnv . S . G . D .

„ H . Sherwood ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ G . A . Knight ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of VV . „ VV . H . Cowper ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Blenkin ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ VV . Brown ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ J . H . Hackelt ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ j . W . Marshall ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ H . Watson ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . ,, J . Verity ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

An unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Whytehead for his long and excellent services as Secretary of the province .

Sale Of Old Bibles.

SALE OF OLD BIBLES .

The Library of the late Bro . John Hirst , J . P . of Ladcastle , Dobcross , is to be sold by Messrs . Sotheby , Wilkinson , and Hodge , at Wellingtonstreet , Strand , on December 14 th to the 23 rd . There are 3475 lots ,

representing about 5000 volumes , many of which are of great rarity and value . In Old Bibles and Missals , the collection is especially rich , varied , and important , many being of such antiquity and scarcity that doubtless there will be no lack of competition ( or several of the special lots .

lodo justice to Bro . Hirst ' s Library in a short sketch would be an impossibility , but the numerous versions and editions of "the volume of the Sacred Law" call for a rapid survey , at least , in the columns of the Organ of the Craft .

Of the MSS . none appear to need particularization , but of printed Bibles there are so many that even to make a selection is a matter of considerable difficulty . An earl y Latin folio is noted of 1475 , being the first printed by Koberger , and said to be " extremely rare . " Another occurs of 1478 , in oak boards , covered in stamped pigskin , one of same edition at

fetching ^ 43 ios . the Wodhull sale . No . 386 was in the Library of H . R . H . Dukeof Sussex ( Grand Master ) , is of the year 1569 , and made ; £ i 2 14 s . when it occurred for sale . The first Dutch version of the Old Testament of 1477 , which is No . 393 , is valuable and rare , one obtaining ^ , 18 ios . at Bro , Lord Crawford ' s sale , We must pass over Bibles in other