Mark Grand Lodge.

Bro . R . LOVELAND LOVELAND next moved— " That Bro . Edward Terry , Ruspini Lodge , No . 362 , be confirmed in the rank and privileges of a Past Master . " Bro . Terry was away at the installation meeting , and was not installed until the following regular meeting , and , therefore , had not served the office of W . M . for 12 months . They all knew that Bro . Terry had many

professional engagements both in England and abroad . On the occasion 111 question it was not possible he should be here . He was such a worthy brother , that he ( Bro . Loveland Loveland ) was sure he was only expressing the feelings of all Mark Masons when he said he hoped they would confirm him in the rank and privileges of a Past Master .

Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON said he seconded the motion with great confidence . It was not a question of idleness Bro . Terry being away ; it was absolutely following his profession—a thing they all agreed every man ought to do ; 'but he might say that during the rest of the year Bro , Terry

did his work , and did it most admirably . However , he was obliged to be away for six months , or he would have done his work . That being the case , he thought Grand Lodge would see its way to exercise its prerogative . The motion was carried .

The Earl of EUSTON then moved " That the thanks of Grand Lodge be given to Bro . Imre Kiralfy for the gift of specimens of ancient Japanese armour and a Zulu kaross . " The brethren would see the armour at Grand Lodge that evening , and it was a very handsome gift . Bro . LOVELAND LOVELAND seconded the motion , which was put and carried .

Bro . Imre Kiralfy , who was present , rose and bowed his acknowledgments . After a recommendation that a grant of £ 25 to a widow , moved by Bro . LOVELAND LOVELAND , seconded by Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON , had been confirmed , the Report of the General Board was adopted , on motion and seconded by the same two brethren .

Bro . J . ERNEST LANE next rose , and said the extremely pleasing duty devolved upon him to propose the nomination of the Most Worshipful Grand Master for the ensuing year , and in performing it a very few words would be reeded , for the virtues of his Royal Highness were well known , particularly to Masonsand to Mark Masons . It was , he believed , now 16 years since H . R . H . the Prince of Wales was first made Grand Master of this Degree , and he was sure that he echoed the wish of every one present when

he said he hoped that his Royal Highness might be long spared to rule over Mark Masons in the future as he had in the past . It was not a year since a thrill of horror went through the heartof every Mark Master when they heard of an attempt being made on the life of his Royal Highness , and he was sure they all felt thankful to the Great Overseer of the Universe for his Royal Higbness ' s delivery from the hands of an assassin . ( Hear , hear . ) Without further words he nominated his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales for election as Most Worshipful Grand Master for the ensuing year .

Bro . THOMAS E RASER nominated for election to the officer of Grand Treasurer , Bro . Harry Manfield , of the St . Simon de Liz Lodge , No . 245 . Bro . Manfield now filled the important office of Grand Treasurer in United Grand Lodgeof England , and it required no words of his ( Bro . Fraser ) to recommend this nomination to the brethren ' s attention .

The Earl of EUSTON having inquired it theie were any communications , Bro . MATIER said that at the meeting of Grand Lodge in June Bro . Frank Hanson was appointed Grand Deacon , but he was away on military duly , and was not then invested . However , he was now present . Ihe Earl of Euston then invested Bro . Frank Hanson as Grand Deacon , and Grand Lodge was closed in ample form .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Staffordshire And Salop.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF STAFFORDSHIRE AND SALOP .

The installation of Bro . J . F . Pepper as Prov . Grand Master of Matk Master Masons of Staffordshire and Shropshire , took place at the Drill Hall , Wolverhampton , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . The ceremony of installation v / as conducted by the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , V . D ., M . W . Pro Grand Master , who was supported by officers of Grand Mark Lodge and members of the Mark lodges of the united province ,

including—Bros . C . Fitzgerald Matier , G . Sec ; Chas . Belton , P . G . W . ; Colonel J . D , Murray , V . D ., 158 , 467 , . 490 , P . G . O . ; Rev . C . Chetwynd Atkinson , G . Chap . ; Charles Fendelow , P . S . G . D . ; A . Woodiwiss , P . G . M . Derbyshire ; G . Gordon Warren P . P . S . G . W ., Dep . P . G . M . North Wales ; G . Williams-Freeman , Dep . Dist . G . M ., North Africa ; Colonel G . Walton Walker , P . G . D ., P . G . Sec . ; Dr . Newnham , P . G . O ., P . G . Treas . ; Rev . W . Trevor Parkins , D . P . G . M . Warwick

H Percy Smith , Dr . Wolverson , Charles V . Perry , P . J . G . W . ; W . Brickel , P G R of M . ; S . Leese , P . J . G . D . ; J . Warrilow , P . G . D . C . ; Archer B . Smith , PC Std . Br . ; J . Baildon Wright , P . G . I . G . ; A . Dalley , P . G . Tyler ; J . Candelent , 318 , P . P . S . G . W . ; E . Trevitt , 318 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . E . Thomason , -11 S P . P . J . G . W . ; S . Jenkins , 318 , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . T . Brooks , S . D . 318 ; J . J . Smith , 186 , P . G . R . ; J . J . Gittings , 318 , P . P . J . G . W . ; V . C . L . Crump , 444 ,

I * I ' . l G . W . ; W . Belton , 444 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Col . J . B . Morgan , 290 , P . P . S . G . W . ; 1 . H . Cooksey , 444 , P . P . S . G . O . ; Major J . Wilkins , 290 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Felix P . M . 174 , P . G . I . G ., P . G . Sec . Warwick ; L . L . Lloyd , 45 ; A . G . Uglow , 31 S ; | . . MacMahon , l . G . 31 S ; A . I ) . Tomlinson , S . O . 186 ; W . J . Agg , 444 ; H . Kicl . irdson , 31 S ; J . D . Southam , 444 ; G . Wormal , M . O . 541 ; J . Jackson , Ui >; . S-4 ' ; J- Riccilton , Stwd . 541 ; C . J . Morris , J . W . 31 S ; J . Carver , P . M . O . . :, i > - * ii . W . Freeman , 444 ; Capt . Longden , 290 , P . P . S . G . D . ; li . Booth , 31 S ,

P G . M . O . ; T . P-itten , P . M . O . 45 ; G . Hadley , 318 ; G . Baker , iSG , P . P . G . S . ; Dr . F . W . Willmore , lSti , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Dallow , 31 S ; H . C . Owen , iSG , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Oliver How ) , 290 ; and others . The Pro G . Master and the G . Officers entered the lodge room in procession , and Bro . Lord Euston having assumed the chair , was saluted aCcoidmg to ancient custom . In the dignified and impressive ceremony of ii . st-illaiion the G . Secretary acted as D . of C .

The patent of approval and appointment of Bro . Pepper by the M . W . G . Master , ri . R . H . the Prince ol Wales , was duly presented , and the Prov . G . M . i'ier designate introduced by the proper ofiicers . Bro . Lord H USTON , in addressing the Prov . G . Master upon the nature

of his duties and the qualification of nis ofhec , commended him for the good work which he had done for many years as Dep . Prov . G . Master , impressed upon him the high responsibility attaching to the great honour which had been conferred upon him by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and expressed the greatest confidence that he would faithfully , -jealously , and impartially

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fulfil the duties of his high office , and 111 every way uphold the prestige and the dignity of this advanced Degree in Freemasonry . The PROV . G . MASTER having been proclaimed and saluted , expressed his acknowledgments for the unanimous desire which had been shown in the lodges for his appointment to this important office . He hoped they would see steady nrogress made in the Mark Degree in the united province . He appointed Bro . Colonel Walker as Dep . Prov . G . Master , and also made the following appointments :

Bro . R . G . Venables ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ C . P . Perry ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ C . L . N . Wilson ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ W . Baxter ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ E . Booth ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . ,, Dr . C . A . Newnham ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . Brickel ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, "f . J . Gittings ,. t ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Major J . Wilkins .. ! ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ S . Leese ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ J . Warrilow ... ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Dr . Freer ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . ,, Archer Smith ...- ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br „ J . B . Wright ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . ,, A . Dalley ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

Bros . Col . Morgan and J . J . Smith were elected Auditors . The PROV . GRAND MASTER expressed regret that Bro . Venables , P . G . D . Eng ., was unable to be present . In his absence , Bro . Gordon Warren assumed his chair , and the Prov . Grand Master remarked that the adhesion of these two distinguished brethren augured well forthe cementing of the union of Staffordshire and Shropshire in Mark Masonry .

On the motion of the PROV . GRAND MASTER , seconded by Bro . Col . WALKER , a cordial vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was passed to Lord Euston and the other Grand Officers present . The PROV . GRAND MASTER referred in feeling terms . to the death of Bro . Dr . Charlesworth , of Hanley , who was a Past Officer of Prov . Grand Lodge , and moved that a letter of condolence be sent to his widow and family .

Bro . BRICKEL seconded the motion , and mentioned that many additional brethren from the northern part of the province would have been present that day but for th ; fact that they were attending Bro . Dr . Charlesworth ' s funeral . The motion was passed sub silentio . Following the proceedings in Prov . Grand Lodge , a banquet was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , excellent arrangements for which had been made by Bro . J . J . Smith .

After the loyal toasts had been honoured , The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in proposing " The Health of the Earl of Euston , warmly thanked the Pro Grand Master for his attendance on that occasion , and also for his presence at the consecration in ^ September of a Mark lodge at Stafford .

Lord EUSTON , in replying , expressed his great satisfaction in knowing that Mark Masonry was gradually extending throughout England . Bro . PERRY , in proposing " The Health of R . W . Bro . the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , D . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " said the province was deeply grateful to Lord Euston and the Grand Officers for having come from London to take part in that day ' s proceedings .

Bro . MATIER , who responded , said the progress made in the Alark Degree in 20 years had been very great . Then there were 220 lodges ; now there were 540 . Their monetary affairs had progressed in proportion , and they possessed in London one of the finest Masonic Halls in the world .

"The Health of the Prov . Grand Master" was proposed by Lord EUSTON , and cordially honoured . The other toasts were " The Health of Col . Walker and the Officers of Prov . G . Lodge" and "The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . Dr . NEWNHAM , and responded to by Bro . WOODIWISS . It was the eve of Lord Euston ' s birthday , and the PROV . GRAND MASTER wished him " many happy returns . "

Bro . Col . MURRAY gave the sentiment " Long may you live , happy may you be , blessed with content , and from misfortune free . " Lord EUSTON feelingly acknowledged the congratulations .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Derbyshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DERBYSHIRE .

Ihe annual meeting of this Prov . G . Lodge was held at the M isonic Hall , Derby , on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., under the presidency of his Grace the Duke ot Devonshire , K . G ., who was supported by the following ofiicers : Bro . Thomas Cox , P . Asst . G . D . of C . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., who , in-the absence of Bro . Okeover , P . G . W . Eng ., through illness , acted as Dep . Prov . G . Master ; and

Bros . John R . Rigby , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ; Jas . Odom Manton , P . M ., Prov J . G . W . ; the Rev . John Eayrs and the Rev . J . li . Jagger , P . M ., Prov . G . Chaps . ; W . Stenson Gillman , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . ; Alfred Butterworth , P . M ., Prov . G Treas . ; Wm . Naylor , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec . ; R . B . Wraitg P . M ., Prov . S . G . D . ; W . Baker , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D . ; W . S . Fisher , P . M ., Prov

G . D . of C ; W . Bentley , P . M ., Prov . Asst . G . D . of C . ; George A . Tandy , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . ; ( leorgc Allcock , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . ; J . Harold Henry , Prov . G . Org . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . Asst . G . Sec ; A . F . Pine , P . M ., Prov . G . Purst . ; T . A . Matthews , P . M ., Prov . Asst . G . Purst . ; Timothy Livesley , Edward Coates , and C . E . Birch-Thorpe , Prov . G . Stwds . ; and A . Slinn , Prov . G . Tyler .

1 here were also present Bros . J . H . Lawson , P . P . S . G . W . ; li . C . Milligan , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Cutting , P . P . S . G . W . ; Sir H . Bemrose , P . P . S . G . W . ; Edgar Home , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ( Mayor of Derby ); ) . B . Coulson . P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; John Walker , P . P . S . G . W . ; C . F . Chamberlin , P . P . S . G . W . ; E . R . Ward , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . M . Bond , P . P . S . G . W . ; N . J . Hughes-Hallett ,

P . P . J . G . W . ; Septimus Stone , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Howell , P . P . J . G . W . ; Joseph Cook , P . P . J . G . W . ; James R . Eastwood , W . M . 29 , G . Steward England ; A . (! . Taylor , P . P . G . Treas . ; A . Eaton , P . P . G . Treas . ; W . Lovenck , P . P . G . Registrar ; Chas . Webster , P . P . G . D . ; J . W . Briggs PPG . D . ; Geo . Caldwell , P . P . G . D . ; C . F . Wardley , P . P . G . D . ; Richard Thornley , P . P . G . D . ; W . H . Edmunds , P . P . G . D . ; J . Bland , P . P . G . D . ; C . D . Hart ,