Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.

The ACTING PROV . GRAND MASTER addressing a few words of thanks to them during the process . This done , the new appointments for the year werej ' summoned to [ the dais and invested . They were—Bro . R . Wilson , 289 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Jas . Wm . Davis , J . P ., 61 ... ... Prov . J . G . W .

„ Rev . J . Dunbar 178 3 | Prov . G . Chaps . ,, Rev . F . E . Egerton , 910 ... ... ) r ,, Wm . Fisher Tasker ( elected ) 296 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . J . Waugh , 1545 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, H . G . E . Green , 1019 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ J . Foster , 974 ... ... ... - \ „ Wm . A . Statter , 154 ... ... •" ( provSGDs „ A . Macredie , 1779 ... ... _ > rrov . S . U . DS . „ C . Hirst , 2261 ... ... ... ) " w R wf , ' o 1042 •¦•" •- ] Prov . J . G . Ds . ,, Wm . B . Wall , 290 ... ... ... ) J „ Thos . C . Hope , 302 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .

„ Wm . Watson , 61 , P . P . G . S . of W . ... Prov . G . Librarian „ Wm . D . Ouarmby , 20 S ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . D . Hollis , 1311 ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ L . Eismann , S 27 ... ... ...- ) „ Thos . Norfolk , 600 ... ... ... [ Prov . A . G . D . Cs . „ Thos . Uttley , 307 ... ... ... ) . „ C . England , 910 ... ... ... Proy . G . S . B . " ) - H f ai S ' " 83 ) Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, I . Constable , 2250 .... ... ... J

,, Wm . Cockerlyne , 304 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, Joseph Matthewman , 1019 ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ Edwin Billington , 1462 ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, G . Holden Holdroyd , 1514 ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ J . Wright Barber , 1648 "

•„ Edward J . Massie , 1513 „ John Dawson 521 " 4 Prov . G . Stwds . „ I nomas Brayshaw , 2091 ... ,, VV . Edward Smithies , 12 3 ,, Howgate Holroyd , 603 ... •... ... J ,, Thomas Leighton , 1 39 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . „ Thomas Chester , 904 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Tyler .

The Chairman of the Charity Committee announced that at the last meetingof that body three petitions for relief were presented and considered . He proposed the suspension of By-law 42 . Bro . LUPTON seconded , and the ACTING PROV . GRAND MASTER acquiesced . Bro . Fox then moved that a grant of £ 10 should be made in each of the three cases . This was seconded by Bro . LUPTON , and carried .

A cordial invitation to Provincial Grand Lodge by Bro . C . PAWSON , W . M . 296 , to hold its October meeting under the banner of Royal Brunswick Lodge , Sheffield , was then given . Bro . Pawson , in kindly terms , hoped that the Prov . Grand Master would accede to his request , and thus assist them worthily to celebrate the centenary of their lodge .

The ACTING PROV . GRAND MASTER did not doubt but the invitation of Bro . Pawson would be as favourably considered as it was heartily given . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed . Dinner was served in the Banquet Hall . The acting . Prov . G . M ., Bro Henry Smith , took the chair , and was supported by about 80 brethren .

Consecration Of Tee King Solomon Chapter, No. 2029.

CONSECRATION OF TEE KING SOLOMON CHAPTER , No . 2029 .

The Lodge of King Solomon , to which this new chapter is attached , was consecrated on May 31 st , 1884 , and was one of the first temperance edges in this country . On November 5 th , 1887 , the King Solomon Mark Lodge , No . 385 , was consecrated , it being probably the first Masonic body consisting exclusively of teetotalers . This latter has had one continuous

run of harmony and brotherly love from its foundation to the present day , practically realising " how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwel together in unity . " The King Solomon Chapter has long been in contemplation , but it is through the untiring zeal of Comp . Major Thos . VV . Richardson , P . Z . 141 , and H . 1929 , that it has now been brought into

existence . The consecration took place on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , and this is the first Royal Arch chapter meeting there . The Consecrating Officer was Comp . E . Letchworth ,

G . S . E ., who was assisted by Comps . Major-Gen . J . Grassland Hay , C . B ., ist A . G . Soj ., as H . ; the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , G . Supt . Bucks , as ] . ; C . E . Keyser , G . S . BM as Scribe N . ; and Frank Richardson , P . A . G . Soj ., G . D . C , as D . C .

The ( ounders were Comps . Major T . W . Richardson , P . Z . 141 , H . 1929 ; Robt . A . Gowan , J . 141 and 1929 ; Harry Tipper , P . Z . 141 ; Capt . Frank Sheffield , 141 ; Dr . H . VV . Williams , S . N . 141 ; Lewis E , Newnham , P . Z . 446 , P . P . A . G . S . ; Thos . Knights , 141 ; Edward

Macbean , P . Z . 50 tS . C ) , and 6 oo , G . Chancellor Scotland ; Robt . Roy , P . Z . 859 and 1118 ; Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , K . C . B ., K . C . M . G ., & c , P . Z , 1159 , P . G . Soj , ; and Reginald Mills . The chapter was opened by the Principals ( pro tem . ) , after which the other companions were admitted .

The D . C . read the petition and the charter granted by the Supreme Grand Chapter , and the companions signified in the usual form their approval of the Principals , Z ., H ., and J ., who were nominated in the charter to

preside over the chapter . An excellent oration was delivered by Comp . the Rev . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG , in which he laid great stress on temperance in all things , not not only in eating and drinking , but particularly in speech . The anthem which followed was well rendered , under the direction of Comp . Harry Tipper , Comp . W . J . Thrussell , presiding at the organ .

Consecration Of Tee King Solomon Chapter, No. 2029.

The wine used in consecrating was the pure non-alcholic "blood of the grape , " the members of the new chapter all being teetotalers . At the completion of the consecration service , the Principals were installed , the full service only being needed for the H . chair , that being a , bly rendered by Comp . Major-Gen . Hay . The other officers were then elected

and invested . The officers are Comps . Major Richardson , M . E . Z . ; Gowan H . ; Roy , J . ; Tipper , as I . P . Z . ; Macbean , Treas . ; Newnham , S . E . ; Dr . Williams , S . N . ; Capt . Sheffield , P . S . ; Knights , ist A . S . ; and ' . Mills , 2 nd A . S . Comp . E . J . Mills was elected Janitor . Comp . Mcbean , though intending to come from Scotland in order to be present , communicated at the last moment his inability to attend .

The by-laws , which were in circulation , were taken as read , and unanimously adopted , subject to proper authority . The Consecrating Officers were unanimously elected as Honorary members .

Several candidates were proposed for exaltation , after which the chapter was closed , and the members and visitors adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant . The banquet appeared to be thoroughly enjoyed by all , including the M . E . Z ., who , we may here mention , is a life vegetarian , having never eaten " flesh , fowl , or fish . " He was apparently well pleased with the pineapple , strawberries , grapes , and other fruits which graced the table .

According to temperance custom , the companions were asked to " Rise to the sentiment of the Queen , " which , as with all loyal Masons , was heartil y responded to . The customary " sentiments " ( toasts ) were responded to with enthusiasm and goodwill , while the evening was enlivened between the " sentiments " by selections by the Royal Criterion Quartette , under the direction of Comp . Harry Tipper .

The following visitors were present : Comps . J . G . Twinn , P . Z . ; W . J . Lhrussell , and B . A . Smith , P . Z . The chapter was furnished by Comp . George Kenning .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Sussex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SUSSEX .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on the 13 th instant . The Provincial Grand Chapter was opened by the Grand Superintendent , Comp . Lieut .-Gen . C . W . Randolph , who was supported by the officers of the province as follows Comps . W . E . Morrison , P . G . H . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . S . E . ; C .

Baiiipfylde Warre , P . G . S . N . ; R . Pridcock , P . G . Reg . ; C . Histed , P . G . ist A . S . ; G . Holman , P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; T . Berry , P . G . S . B . ; J . Easter , P . G . Std . Br . ; Frank Holford , P . G . D . C . ; W . Norman Roe , P . G . Org . ; W . Seymour Burrows , P . G . Stwd . ; and H . H . Hughes , P . G . Janitor . Those present also

included—Comps . F . West , P . A . G . S ., P . G . H . Surrey ; C . F . Matier , P . D . G . D . C ; J . Adames , P . Z . 311 , P . P . G . P . S . ; T . C . Woodman , P . Z . 271 , P . P . G . P . S . ; S . Tanner , P . Z . 311 , P . P . G . ist A . S . ; G . E . Chapman , P . Z . 311 , P . P . G . S . B . ; F . J . Cox , M . E . Z . 916 ; H . M . Davey , P . Z . and M . E . Z . 38 , P . P . G . H . ; C . W . Tomes , P . Z . 916 , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . ; W . Gill , P . Z . 811 ; C . H . Haine , P . Z . 916 ; VV . Wright , H . 311 ; R . Piper , 732 ; W . W . Smith , 732 ; Walter Smith , 732 , P . G . P . S . ; B . Burfield , H . Si 1 ; J . W . Broad , M . E . Z . 311 ; S . Stone , P . Z . 311 ;

F . Hart , 1821 ; ] . D . Denis , ] . 916 ; T . W . Markwick , P . Z . 40 ; C . C . Cook , P . Z . 732 ; A . Lloyd , P . S . 732 ; T . Clark , H . 732 , P . G . S . B . Surrey ; R . Hughes , M . E . Z . 40 ; G . Wilson , J . 311 ; H . W . G . Abel ) , I . 811 ; S . B . Legg , P . Z ., P . P . G , 2 nd A . S . ; O . N . Wyatt , P . Z . 38 , P . P . G . S . N . j A . F . Lamette , 271 ; R . Clowes , G . C , P . G . S . B . ; R . Weston , 311 ; Alf . King , P . P . G . J . ; C . C . J . Hood , 271 ; W . Burnes , 811 ; E . Broadbridge , 811 ; W . Bolting , M . E . Z . 732 ; M . Clark , 255 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Coe , 732 ; H . Langton , M . E . Z . 271 ; W . Dawes , P . P . G . J . ; I . C . Buckwell , M . E . Z . 811 ; and J . Parkinson , P . G . S . B .

The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the roll was called , all the chapters in the province being represented . The sum of 20 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then addressed the companions . He

expressed his great gratification at the increase , though small , in the number of Royal Arch Masons in the province within the last two years , and earnestly hoped the Order , for which he had great affection , would continue to prosper . He next proceeded to point out certain combinations of letters known to Royal Arch Masons , and , in an interesting and instructive manner , entered

into a method of elaborating their use . The Grand Superintendent appointed the following officers for the ensuing year , those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices : Comp . W . Seymour Burrows , P . Z . 271 ... ... Prov . G . H . „ Very Rev . E . R . Currie , P . Z . 40 ... Prov . G . J .

„ V . P . Freeman , P . Z . 311 , 315 , 732 ... Prov . G . S . E . „ W . Gill , P . Z . 811 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . M . Reed , P . Z . 732 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ R . Pidcock , P . Z . 916 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . Dennant , P . Z . 271 ... ... ... Prov . G . P . S .

„ C . C Cook , P . Z . 732 ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . ,, C H . Haine , P . Z . 916 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ F . W . Markwick , P . Z . 40 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Smith Stone , P . Z . 311 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ F . Holford , P . Z . 271 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C .

„ W . N . Roe , 811 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . P . Slingsby Roberts , M . E . Z . 1466 ... Prov . G . Steward . ,, H . H . Hughes ... ... ... ) r > r , 1 •. „« , A . Coe ... "j Prov . G . Janitors .

On the termination of the meeting the companions sat down to a banquet , at which the customary Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured . During the evening vocal selections were rendered by Miss Maud Bond , Miss Alice Holman , and Comp . J . P . Slingsby Roberts , the duties o « accompanist being ably carried out by Comp . W . Norman Roe , Prov . " Organist .