Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

Foreign Lodges ) , shall pay quarterly ninepence each to the Fund , instead of sixpence , as fixed by the said Grand Lodge . " Several brethren having spoken on the subject , Bro . DAVISON , moved , and Bro . THRUPP , seconded , " That the matter be not entertained . " This was carried unanimously . The R . W . P . G . M . then appointed his officers as follows : —

Bro . Raymond Thrupp , 1691 ... ... ... Prov . D-G . M . „ J . Inglis , 708 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ J . F . Huggins , 77 S Prov . G . J . W . „ the Rev . L . M . D'Orsey , 1503 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ H . Buss , 1293 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, C . L . Smiles , 1309 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ H . C . Levander , 1415 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ W . Stephens , 1637 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ F . D : Kennedy , 1503 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D .

„ I . i . Archer , 1 494 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W „ R . Lonsdale , 1238 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . H . Pearson , 1567 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ T . J . Bird , 18 97 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br ,, J . W . George , 1309 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ ESomers , 18 97 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . P . „ C . Russ , 3 82 ... Prov . G . A . P . „ Sir R . Hanson , 77 S , F . McDougall , 788 , W . - j

Vincent , 1194 , E . Poore , 1237 , W . G . Kentish , C Prov . G . Stwds . 1293 , and H . Gloster , 1326 ... ... ... J „ Gilbert , ... ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . Prov . Grand Lodge having been duly closed , the majority of the brethren subsequently dined in the same building . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary Royal and Craft toasts were duly proposed and honoured .

In speaking of the Grand Officer ; ,, the R . W . PROV . GRAND MASTER particularly mentioned the services of the Deputy Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Lathom , who was not only very popular in his own province , but was universally honoured in consequence of his great efforts to promote the prosperity of Freemasonry in every way . The rest of the Grand Officers were equally deserving of praise and support , as they were the mainstay of the

Order . The Prov . Grand Lodge were fortunate that evening in having among them three Grand Officers , viz ., Bros . Colonel Shadwelf H . Clerke , Buss , and Levander . ( Hear , hear . ) He should couple the toast with the name of Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , who was always ready and willing to do all he could for the good of Freemasonry . ' 1 he GRAND SECRETARY , in replysaid thatso important a toast required

, a long speech ; but as they ( the members of the Province of Middlesex ) on former occasions had heard him expatiate on the merits of the officers comprising Grand Lodge , he had nothing new to offer them further than that every year the Grand Lodge of England grew in importance by the admission into its councils of many distinguished noblemen and gentlemen . The Province of Middlesex fortunately possessed the services of two very good

and able Grand Officers , namely , Bros . Buss and Levander . In concluding his remarks , he said that for many years past he had had the honour of being invited to attend their meetings , and it had afforded him great satisfaction to witness the progress of the Piovince of Middlesex under the genial sway of their popular Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir Francis Burdett . "The Health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master" was heartily proposed

by Bro . IHRUPP , who , in the course of his remarks , said he felt extreme diffidence in giving this toast , as he could not find sufficient language to do justice to all the good qualities that Bro . Sir Francis Burdett possessed ; suffice it to say he was a pure Englishman . They all knew him as an able Mason ; but he ( the speaker ) had heard of his popularity in Wiltshire and and elsewhere as a kind and generous landlord . ( Hear , hear . ) There had

been a song sung that evening called " The Three Jolly Britons ; " and he was of opinion that no term could be more appropriate for the Prov . Grand Master than by styling him as a " jolly Briton , " who invariably endeavoured to make all "jolly" under hir rule . The R . W . P . G . M . having replied , then gave "The D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the P . G . Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Thrupp , who modestly acknowledged the compliment .

" The Treasurer and Secretary " followed , and was duly responded to by Bros . Buss and LEVANBER . The toast of " Ihe Visitors , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Alfred Brookman , W . M . of the Aldersgate Lodge , who thanked the Chairman for the very great honour he had done him ( Bro . Brookman ) in calling upon him to respoud oh behalf of so large an assemblage of distinguished visitors as

were present that evening . He knew he spoke their feelings when he represented to him that the enjoyment had been great in participating in the work and festivity of the day ' s proceedings . Alluding to the remark just made by the Prov . Grand Master , that he wished visitors would critiicse , and kindly suggest any alteration in the work , or anything they had seen which might be altered for the better , they would all say that the work they had seen , the hospitality they had experienced , left nothing to be desired

or improved , and had they been studious to find a fault , none could have been found . He asked to be permitted to say that while he had the pleasure of meeting the Prov . Grand Master at many Masonic gatherings , he had never before that day seen him preside at Provincial Grand Lodge , and on the part of the visitors , and as a member of that province , he begged to express the earnest hope that their Prov . Grand Master would long be spared , and that the Province of Middlesex might continue to have the great advantage of being presided over by so genial and courteous a Grand Master .

"The Masonic Charities " was then given . Bro . J AMES TERRY , at the termination of an able response , took occasion to mention that the next festival of the Benevolent Institution would be held under the presidency of General Brownri gg , the Provincial Grand Master for the neighbouring county of Surrey , when he respectfully hoped that Bro . Sir Francis Burdett might be kindl y induced to support his old brother-in-arms by acting as Steward for the Province of Middlesex . The proceeding ' s shortly afterwards terminated .

During the proceedings a choice programme of music was furnished by the Provincial Grand Organist and Assistant , and gave general satisfaction .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .

The annual communication of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., in the County Hall , Carlisle , under the banner of Bective Lodge , No . 1532 , Bro . Jas . Cook , P . P . G . J . D ., W . M . h being the first invitation from this lodge since its consecration , being the junior but one

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.

in the province , to entertain Provincial Grand Lodge , considerable interest was manifested by the brethren . The warrant was one of the first signed by the present M . W . Grand Master , and the lodge was consecrated by " the late and much lamented Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., R . W . D . P . G . M ., in April , 18 75 . There was a good attendance , and the following members of Provincial Grand Lodge signed their names -.

Bros , the harlot Bective , M . P ., P . M . 1074 , R . W . Prov . Grand Master ; W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . W ., as D . P . G . M . ; F . R . Sewcll , P . M . 1002 , P . G . S . W . ; I . Barr , P . M . 119 , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . M . 962 , P . G . Chap . ; G . J . McKay , P . M . 129 , P . G . Sec . ; &•Alter , P . M . 119 , P . G Reg . ; J . Pearson , P . M . 327 , P . G . S . D . ; L . F . B . Dykes , W . M . 1002 , P . G . J . D . ; G . Potter , P . M . 1532 , P . G . S . of \ V . ; Wm . Bell , P . M . 1390 , P . G . D . C ; G . Dakympte , P . M . t 66 o , P . G . A . D . C ; j . Wood , P . M . 962 , P . G . S . B . ; J . Townson , S 72 , P . G . Org .,- W . Carruthers , P . M . 310 , P . G .

Purst . ; G . B . McMullen , Tyler 962 , P . G . Tyler ' ; D . Reece , P . M . gG 2 , P . G . Stwd . ; C . J . Dalton , P . M . S 72 , P . G . Stwd . ; ] . H . Hogg , W . M . 129 , P . G . Stwd . ; j . Harrison , P . M . 9 62 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . W . Montgomery , W . M . ny ; W . Bewlay , I . P . M . 119 ; W . H . Atkinson , P . M . " 119 ; E . Tyson , P . M . 119 ; | . Frears , 119 , P . P . G . Org . ; T . Richardson , Tyler rig ; J . Atkinson , 119 ; W . A . Davies , 110 ; W . Middleton , S . W . 129 ; W . Court , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . D . C ; W . H-wison , P . M . 310 ; I . Slack , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . J . D . ; Rev . W . CoJcett , Chap . 310 , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . U

Court , W . M . 310 ; H . Court , S . W . 310 ; G . Murchil , Sec . 310 ; R . Nelson , I . G . 310 ; W . Bla . vlock , 1 P . M . 310 ; J . Banning , P . M . 310 , P . P . G . Org . ; J . Beaty , 310 ; B . Lee , 310 ; T . Ormiston , 310 ; J . Lowtuam , 310 ; J . Bewlay , 310 ; Geo . Sowerby , 350 ; J . Harris , W . M . 327 ; H . Bewes , P . M . 327 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . B . Thwaites , W . M . 339 ; J . R . Simpson . 339 ; Wm . Kirk-bride , P . M . 339 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . Gardiner , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . Reg . ; A . Walters , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Thompson , I . P . M . 371 ; T . Mandall , P . M . 37 ' , P . P . G . D . C ; W . Railton ,

371 ; J . Hodgson , 371 ; J . Abbott , 371 ; J . Dickinson , 371 ; I . btubbs , W . M . 412 ; W . Blaylock , S . D . 412 ; Francis Blackburn , 412 ; W . Nixon Foster , 412 ; R . Wharton , W . M . S 12 ; T . Atkinson , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . M . Salisbury , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Tyler ; H . Burns , J . D . S 72 ; T . li . Williamson , S 72 . Stwd . ; J . J ackson , 872 ; E . Walker , S 72 ; J . C . Thompson , W . M . 9 62 ; ] . C . Hunter , P . M . 962 , P . P . [ G . Purs . : Henry Irving , P . M . 9 G 2 ; J . Salkeld , P . M . 9 62 ; ] . 1 . Coverdale , P . M . 9 62 ; J . Wood , P . M . 962 . P . G . S . B . ; S . W . Bradbury , S . W . cpi ; j . Stewart , I . G . 9 O 2 ; W . Topping , 9 G 2 ; J . Johnston , 9 62 ; P . Podmore , 9 G 2 ; J . Jenkinson 0 G 2 ;

, J . D . Fidler , 9 G 2 ; W . Shilton , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . C Robinson , I . P . M . 1002 ; j . Towers , J . D . 1002 ; J . Hewson , Tyler 1002 ; T . Bird , P . M . 1002 ; J . Wales , P . M . 1220 ; W . Holiday , 1220 ; W . L . Towerson , W . M . 126 7 ; R . Baxter , P . M . 1267 ; R . Tyson , J . W . 1267 ; W . J . Blythe , I . G . 12 G 7 ; B . Grey , 126 7 ; E . Satterthwaite , Treas . 1267 ; G . Douglas , Stwd . 126 7 ; S . Braithwaite , Tyler 12 G 7 ; W . Buvnyeat , 1267 ; W . Atkinson , \ V . M . 1390 ; T . Bownes , Sec . 1300 ; 1 . 1 . Caine , Ore ,-r . r .. H I . ' l « Vw >< nn . I k'nlr ,,. i , « . I Hill ¦ - „„ - \ V r „ l .. l „ DM .. «„ U U ?

S . B- ; Dr . Jas . Dick , P . M .. 1400 ; T . Cummings , D . C . 1400 ; N . Belcher , Tyler 1400 ; W . Ayre , 1400 ; L . Ward , 1400 ; J . Ruebery , 1400 ; \ V . Mitchell , 1532 ; R . Mitchell , 1532 ; J . T . Diddle , 1532 ; J . Munrow , I . P . M . 1532 ; C . Gowan , I . G . 1660 ; E . Diggle , P . M . 120 and 154 , P . P . G . Purst . Kast Lancashire ,- T . M . Compton , P . M . 127 , 310 , . P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; P . Rimington , P . M . 249 , P . P . G . S . W . ; and others .

A large number ol members from the various lodges in the province were present . All were represented except Greta , 1073 , Keswick . Tne Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened in due form , and the minutes ol the half-yearly communication , held at Carlisle last April , under the banner of the Union Lodge , No . 310 , were read and confirmed . Bro . W . B . GIBSON- , in the absence of Bro . Kenworthy , P . G . Treas .,

read the statement of accounts , which was adopted . It was also intimated by Bro . Gibson that Bro . Kenworthy desired to retire from the office of Provincial Grand Treasurer , an office which Bro . Kenworthy had held for a number of years with much credit lo himself and the province , and on the motion of Bro . GIBSON , seconded by Bro . Major F . R . SEWELL , Bro . R . Nelson , P . M . 129 , was , by an unanimous vote , duly elected Provincial Grand Treasurer .

On the motion of Bro . HAYWARD , seconded by Bro . COOK , Bro . W . Graham , Tyler 1532 , was elected Provincial Grand Tyler . On the motion of Bro . GIBSON' , seconded by Bro . BARR , a Committee , to consist of the following Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , was appointed , with power to add to their number : the W . D . Prov . G . M ., the Prov . G . S . W ., the Prov . G . J . VV ., and the Prov . G . Sec , to co-operate with similar Committees from other provinces to consider the proposed revised edition of the Constitutions . Several of the members expressed an opinion

that the chief of the proposed amendments was an improvement , but is was evident if the clause to increase the annual dues to Grand Lodge be adopted , it will not be well received by the members of this province . " Let well be , " was the unanimous opinion expressed ; in short , if adopted , many of the more "tender plants " will have to return to the place from whence they came . The next business was the installation of W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , when Bro . L . F . B . Dykes , W . M . 1002 , was presented to the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and duly obligated , invested , and installed .

The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested as follows :

Bro . G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Dr . James Dick , P . M . 1400 ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . W . Cockett , Chap . 310 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ R . I . Nelson , P . M . 129 Prov . G . Treas . „ W . H . Atkinson , P . M . IIQ ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg .

„ Geo . J . McKay , P . M . 129 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Geo . Potter , P . M . 1532 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ R . Wharton , P . M . b ' 12 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ J . H . Hogg , W . M . 129 Prov . G . S . of W . „ Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 1660 , W . M . 8 72 ... Prov . G . D . C .

„ E . Tyson , P . M . 119 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ J . MiHigan , P . M . no ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . ,, David Reece , P . M . 9 62 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ W . Graham , 1532 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . T yler . „ R . L . Court , 310 ... ... ... ... 1 „ J . F . Kirkconel , 1267 ... ... ...

„ I . C . Thompson , 962 ... ... ... | „ _ _ „ J . C . Mason , u > rProv . G . Stwds . „ J . Wormall , 129 ... ... ... ... j „ Christopherson , 1532 ... ... ... J The Charity Committee ' s report was presented and adopted .

The usual procession was then formed , and accompanied by the Artillery Band to the Cathedral , were a sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . E . M . Rice , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain , from Isaiah lii , 8 , " For they shall sec eye to eye . " The reverend brother ' s discourse was most eloquent , and very appropriate to the occasion , and was attentively listened to by a large congregation .

A liberal collection was made at the close of the service on behalf of the Masonic Charities . After returning to the place of meeting the brethren adjourned to the County Hotel , where a banquet was served . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master occupied the chair for a short time , and was afterwards succeeded by the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , when a long toast list was gone through , after which the brethren separated .