Craft Masonry

St . Lawrence Lodge , Na 2078 . The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms , Scunthorpe , on Monday , ihe ud inst . Present : Bros . R . J . Swaby , W . M . ; Cheesman , acting S . W . ; T . A . Robinson , I . W . ; Rev . E . M . Weigall , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; W . Campbill . Sec . ; J . W Hanby , S . D . ; J . W . Graham , J D . ; F . T . B . Smith , 1 G . ; J . Long , J . T , PaUister , and A . M . Cobban , Stewards ; S . Hadley , Tyler ; R . J . Bihrendt , P . P . G . W . ; ard j . Constable , P . P . G . O . Bro . VV . M . Campbell was a visitor .

Bro . Constable gave an account of his visit to the Charity meeting at Lincoln , and Bro . Weigall announced that Bros , the Earl of Varborough , P . G . M ., and Or . Sissons , D . P . G . M ., would visit the lodge on the iSth instant , and special arrangements are tobj made accordingly in honour of the occasion .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on Wednesday , the 29 th ult . Present : Bros . G . Eland , W . M . ; U . A . Fenton , I . P . M . ; F Hirst , S . W . ; Theo . Barber , acting J . W . ; J . Constable , P . M ., Sec . ; T . J . Smith , SO ¦ R . Brew , J . D . ; W . Hallgarth , Almoner ; W . P . Rowbo-ham , Oig . ; ) . A . Carter , acting I . G . ; E . Donkin , Stwd . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; L H . C . Ashin , P . M . ; J . H . Bletcher , P . M . ; and others . Bro . J . Cawthorn , P . P . G . D . C , of Goole , gave an interesting address entitled " Reminiscences of Freemasonry . " Votes of thanks were rec > rd : d .

The brethren afterwards partook of light refreshment , wh : n ths usuil Misonic toasts were proposed ,

Hardwick Lodge , No . 2373 . The anniversary festival of the abjve lodge was held at the Misorc H ill , Cissterfield , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., under verv happy auspices . Amongst others preseit were Bros . Geo . Allcock , W . M .: VV . G . Cock , I . P . M . ; H . Butler , S . W . ; Ed . Emery , J . W ,: J . K . Swallow . Treas . ; G . Carline , Sec . ; H . R . Proctor , S . D . ; R . R . J . Barradell , J . D . ; E . S . Robinsoi , D . C . ; VV . C . Furness , I . G . ; J . Lancaster , Org . ; Jas . Hoddes , Stwd . ; L . F . Shaw , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Fredlc . Hill , P . M .,

P . P . A . G . P . ; W . F . Buckland , P . M . ; C . F . Margereson , P . M . ; B . Waddin ton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and W . Grayson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . O . Plowright , P . M ., P . P . G . P . OSij T . Shipton , P . M ., P . P . G . R . GSt ; Edmund Taylor , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . fiSi ; S . E . Short , I . W . fiSi ; H . C . Robinson , 23 ^ , 255 S ; VV . Hawktley Edmunds , P . M ., P . S . G . D . OS 1 ; John Hall , P . M . f . Si ; W . Haslam , J . D . 25 S 3 ; E . Twirey , O ^ o ; Geo . A . Tandy , VV . M . 2355 ; Tom Nixon , I . G . 1239 ; Htrbtrt Nixon , P . P . S . G 1 ) . 1239 ; Jas . Tatlow , M . M ., ( 1 S 1 ; 1 . P . Wood , P . M . 6 S 1 ; 1 .

Ashworth , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . ififio , 1 S 52 ; H . N . Biggin , P . P . G . ' ) . OSi ; Wm . Wilde , P . M . fiSi ; J . Diamond , VV . M . 102 S ; A . Harrison , S . D . GSi ; VV . H Raneeley , fiSi ; H . E . Holmes , P . M . 2263 ; Chas . G . Broumhead , VV . G . Blanksby , Alfrsd Slack , VV . R . Short , F . B . Pearson . VV . H . Wigstaffj , I ' . Wardle , J . H . Wood , J . Smith , Jos . Sier , J . Allen , W . H . Eyre , T . H . Furness , J . Bu ' . terworth , and H . Silcock .

The ceremony ot installation was impressively conducted by Bro . Allcock , the retiring W . M ., and the new W . M ., Bro . Erne y , most fittingly invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . Allcock , I . P . M . ; H . Butler , S . W . ; G . E . CarhV , J . W . ; J . K . Swallow , Treas . ; H . R . Proctor , Sec . ; R . J . Barradell , S . U , ; VV . C . Furness , J . D . ; VV . T . Buckhnd , P . M ., D . of C ; T . Wordle , Org . ; R . Green , I . G . ; James Iloades and C G . Broomhead , Stwds . ; and W . Grayson , Tyler .

After the W . M . had received cordial congratulations , the brethren adjjurn : d to the Angel Hotel , where Mr . W . H . Hawkins had ananged an excelbnt bnqust . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , " The Health of Us W . M . " being drunk with much enthusiasm . The musical portion of the evening was contributed to by Bros . Henry and others of Derby , and Bros . Wardle , H . R . Proctor , W . H . Rangeley , W . T . Buckland , Brigg , and Tandy .

Llangattock Lodge , No . 2547 . The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Mason c Temple , Cardiff , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., in the presence of a large number of msmb . rs and visitors . The latter included Bros . Marmaduke Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; S . Shipton , W . M . \ C > 5 ; A . Mackintosh , VV . M . no ; H . G . Davies , P . M . 237 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . S . Williams , W . M . 1 754 ; VV . J . Jenkins , VV . M . 2720 , P . P . G . S . B . Gloucester ; Rees Jones , W . M . 2357 ; J . T ' . Hogg , P . M . 1992 , P . P . J . GW . ; J . Thomas , VV . M . ifiSS ; A . Lewis , VV . M . 2570 ; B . D . Jenkins , P . M . 1992 , P . P . S . G . D . ; and A . L . Roberts , P . M . 3 G , P . P . A . G . S .

Bro . VV . A . Beer was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . S . Jones , and the officers were invested as follows : Bros . Samuel Jones , P . G . Treas ., I . P . M . ; VV . II . Allen , S . W . ; William Rees , J . W . ; Rsv . D . J . Sproule , Chap . ; T . Mathews , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas .: C J . Cudlipp , Sec . ; T . Edwards , Asst . Sec . ; D . S . Varzjpollo , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., D . C ; W . T . Morgan , S . D . ; Ben Jenkins , J . D . ; Bsn Winfitld , I . G . ; George Bull , Org . ; A . Calder , W . G . Rees , and J . D . Lewis , Stwds . ; and Amos Jenkins , Tyler .

In the evening a banquet took place at the Park Hotel , where the usual Misonic toast list was gone through . An excellent musical programme was also contributel by some of the guests .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Aire and Calder Chapter , No . 428 . This chapter , after being in abeyance for seven years , wi > re-instituted at the new Masonic Rooms , dole , onthe 27 th ult . Comp . VV . Brojk ; , M . E / .., 9 ; a ' . tsnlsd , but Comp . Bray , H „ and Dayson , J ., have both been called since the last chapter to i ) in the great maioiitv . The M . E . Z .. however , summoned to his assistance fjimn . I t '„ n .

, , ' - -G . S . N ., toact as H . and J ., and Comps . Harrison and Boulton wjre duly , j'i { 'Land J . The installation ceremony being performed by Comps . Brooke 2 nd Constable , Comps . Alcock and _ Robinson were elected and invesrei as S . E . and - iv , and Comp . Gooderidge as P . S . The chapter was then clo , ed . j he companions afterwards partook of light refreshment in the ante-room .

Ihe cause of theloig partial collapse of the chapter was the disastrous lire some y'f-is ago when Goole Market Hall and buildings , including the excellent suits of •masonic rooms , were utterly burnt to the ground .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JAMES HENRY GRATION . It is with deep regret that we have to chronicle the death of Bro . James Henry Gration , J . P ., which took place at his residence , Westfield House , Barnsley , on the 31 st ult ., at the comparatively early age of 51 . The deceased was the son of a Freemason , and was initiated in the St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 , Doncaster , in 1871 . In 18 75 he assisted in founding the Friendly Lodge , No . 1513 , Bat ' nsley , and he became its W . M . in 1877 . At this time he was chief clerk

in the Barnsley branch of the Wakefield and Barnsley Union Bank , and was appointed Manager in 1883 , but his health failing , he resigned his appointment , the Directors marking their appreciation of his services by awarding him a substantial pension . During his connection with the bank , and in his retirement , the deceased brother took an intense interest in all that concerned Masonry . ' The Province cf West Yorkshire rewarded his zeal by electing him Prov . G . Treasurer in 1 S 83 , and for nearly 20 years he acted as Chirity Steward for the Friendly

Lodge . His interest in Freemasonry was by no means confined to the Craft lodges . He was a P . Z . of the Friendly Chapter , No . 1513 , and at the tirns of his death was First Principal of the Wharncliffe Chapter , No . 1462 , Penistona , in addition to having the rank of P . P . G . Treasurer of West Yorkshire . Amongst Mark Masons he was P . P . G . W . of West Yorkshire and P . G . Steward of England . He was P . E . P . of the Hope Preceptory , No . 4 , Huddersfield , of Knights Templar , and P . P . of Malta in the same Preceptory , besides having the rank

of P . G . Constable in the Province of West Yorkihire . He was P . T . I . M . of the White Rose Council of Royal and Select Masters , No . 17 , Leeds , and also a member of the York College of Rosicruciins , and hid recently been admitted a member of the 30 th Degree . He had also joined the Rose Croix Masons , and was P . M . W . S . of the Leodiensis Chapter , No . 77 , L" ; eds Whilst he thus made a hobby of Frjemisonry , he took an active interest in all the institutions of the town . He was one of the first B jroazh Migislrates apo lintel ,

and had for some time been one of the representatives of the North Ward in the Town Council . He was an esteemed member of the venerable Cordw liners ' Society , and the Volunteers , the parish church and St . Peter's choirs , as well as the St . Celia Music il Society , have all had the advantage of his assistance and membership . The funeral took place on the 4 th instant , and wis attended by

upwards of 40 brethren representing Prov . Grind Loige ( west Yorkshire ) , the Friendly Lodge , and the WharnclilTe Chapter , in addition to the Mayor and Corporation , and members of other bodies with whom Bro . Gration was connected . The funeral service was conducted by Bro . the Rev . J . Le Brereton , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap . West Yorkshire , who gave an impressive address to the brethren at the graveside .

Thirteenth Annual Dinner Of The Old Masonians' Association.

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL DINNER OF THE OLD MASONIANS' ASSOCIATION .

This annual dinner was held at the headquarters of the Association at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on the 25 th ult . The President for the year , Bro . John Strachan , Q . C , G . Registrar , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bro ? . R . Eve , P . G . Treas . j J . Weaver , P . M . ; Horace Lewis , Hon . Sec ; R . Harold Williams ; R . S . Chandler , Hon . Treas . of the Association , and VV . M . elect 2700 ; and others .

After the preliminiry toasts had been disposed of , the CHAIRMAN at once proceeded to propose " Thc Old Masonians . " He said the idea was a grand one , and thoroughly English , for wherever they went they found old boys standing shoulder to shoulder , ever ready to meet together to renew old associations . Being Boat Race Day the men of the Universities had been celebrating the event , and the Old Masonians could feel the same interest , as the colour

of their school was " blue . " Bro . Eve and he were now " dark blue , " but this was a grand thing , because they could "hedge" so beautifully , They all knew the subject of the toast better thin he did . A more worth y institution in connection with Masonry or anything else did not exist . Being asked what the Association was , he said it was a sort of " Help Yourself Society , " although he had known of such societies helping themselves a little too much .

They did better to help each other when help was needed , and he knew whit good the Benevolent Association of the Old Boys had done , and when others could hear of it their sympathy had been extended to the movement . He joined the Association as a Vice-President to show his interest in it , and he hoped they would have many years together , for he would come amongst them as often as he could .

He would couple with the toast the name of the Hon . Treasurer , who had been heartily greeted as " good old plank , " and must , therefore , have something to do with the old Roman Consul Plancus . BrJ . Chandler was also Master elect of the Old Masonians' Lodge , and they would all join in wishing nim a . good year with plenty of work . Before he sat down he would read a telegra . n frJ . n Bro . Hebb , who was prevented by illness from atteniing .

Bro . R . S . CtlANULKK , hon . Treis ., in his response , Slid thit throughaut the memorable events of the Masonic world during the past year they , as old scholars of the Boys' School , had taken the greatest interest . They had in a small way done what they could . For the first time in the histu . y of the School they had

been directly represented by a Steward at the Festival . It was his great pleasure to be that Steward with a list of a little over £ 108 , and that sum would have been greater if they could have communicated with more old scholars . They had commemorated the Centenary of the School in a substantial minner by the formation of the Old Masonians Lodge , and had added 11 initiates and three joinin t mem-

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