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strates and now those of the whole county have joined in the recognition . This must be very gratify ing to his lordship , to Lady LEIGH , and his family and friends , and hardly in a less conspicuous degree to his lordship ' s brethren in Masonry , both in Warwickshire and throughout the country generally . Bro . Lord LEIGH is the senior of our Prov . G . Masters , his patent as P . G . M .

of Warwickshire dating from ist August , 1852 , and we take upon ourselves to assert that during the whole of the period that has since elapsed his lordship ' s presidency over that section of the English Craft has fully justified his selection for so important an office by the late Earl of ZETLAND , Grand Master . We trust his lordship may be spared yet many years to preside over both the civil and the Masonic fortunes of the great county of Warwickshire ,

Consecration Of The Military Jubilee Lodge, No. 2195, Dover.

CONSECRATION OF THE MILITARY JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2195 , DOVER .

The ceremonies connected with the consecration of a new lodge are so peculiarly interesting and of such rare occurrence that we were not at all surprised to witness such a large assemblage of the ancient and universal brotherhood as was got together on Friday , the 1 st inst ., at the Freemasons '

Hall , Dover , to take part in the foundation of the Military Jubilee Lodge established for brethren of the services in the South-Eastern Military District . Such indeed was the pressure upon the space by the influx from surrounding and local lodges that some apprehension arose as to the effectiveness of the ceremonies being marred in some degree , but happily

this was not the case . The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Earl Amherst , arrived with his deputy , Bro J . S . Eastes , and the following Prov . Grand Officers ; Bros . Warne , P . M . 20 , P . S . G . W . ; Rev . P . J . Syree , P . M . 709 , P . G . C . ; B . K . Thorpe , P . M . 709 , P . G . Treas . ; A . Spencer , P . M . 503 , P . G . Sec ; A . Penfold ,

P . M . 913 , P . S . G . D . ; F . W . Prescott , P . M . 199 , P . S . G . D . ; W . S . Elers , P . M . 874 , P . J . G . D . ; W . Watson , P . M . 1050 , P . S . G . W . ; J . G . Henning , P . M . 12 7 , P . G . D . C ; J . Aillud , P . M . 615 , P . A . G . C ; E . Hire , P . M . 115 , P . G . S . B . ; and J . Plant , P . M . 31 , P . G . Org . His lordship having been

received in due Masonic lorm by no less than 140 brethren who had assembled in the hall , at once opened the lodge , and addressed the brethren on the object of their meeting , stating that he felt peculiar pleasure in recommending the petition for the formation of this Military Lodge seeing that there was a very large number of military brethren in the locality . He

was quite sure there was plenty of room for this lodge to work without doing the le-ist , or , at any rate , only an insignificant amount of harm to the lodges already existing in Dover . He also derived much gratification from the fact that a goodly number of brethren of influence in the army had enrolled

themselves as members , and he was quite sure that with such as these amongst them , the lodge he was about to consecrate with so much pride and pleasure would , with the almost instinctive discipline of its members , keep well to the front the ancient landmarks and principles of the Order .

The consecration was then most impressively rendered by the Provincial Grand Master assisted by the P . G . Chaplain , the Rev P . J . Syree , vicar of Chartham , who delivered the oration , and Bro . W . Hall , P . M . of Canterbury , who was a most excellent director of ceremonies . Bro . Hall kindl y lent the consecrating vessels procured by him last year in Belgium , and used

for the first time in England on this occasion . The anthems and responses were sung by Bros . Plant , Moulding , and Higgins , from Canterbury , and Bro . W . O . Kennett , P . M . 1208 , in a very effective manner , Bro . Winterbon presiding at the Organ . In the presence of no less than 53 Past Masters the Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , regularly installed Broi G . F . Smythe as first

Master , and the following officers were then invested ; Bros . Edward Bacon as l . P . M . and Secretary ; S . J . Flood as S . W . ; W . J . Moore as J . W . ; C . C . Walter , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Church , as S . D .: Bro . General Cuming as J . D . ; Blanch , as I . G . ; Barron , P . M ., as D . C . ; C . Young and Creeland , Stewards ; E . Knox as A . D . C . j and Wilson as-Tyler .

Cordial votes ol thanks were directed to be recorded to Bro . the Earl of Amherst and Prov . Grand Officers for their kindness in starting the new lodge , and after several joining members and initiates had been proposed , the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where a recherche" banquet took place at 6 . 30 .

The banquet took place in the evening in the Town Hall , when there was an attendance of nearly 150 guests . The centre of the hall was enclosed by red baize , draped from the galleries to the floor , which , with the extensive table decorations and the use of some fine foliage plants and ferns on the stage , produced a very pleasing effect .

The Worshipful Master , Bro . Surgeon Smythe , occupied the chair , and was supported , amongst others , by the Prov . G . M ., Earl Amherst , and Bro . Eastes , the D . P . G . M . For the occasion a limited number of ladies were admitted to the galleries . This is the first occasion , we believe , in this district that ladies , or any persons other than Masonic brethren , have been admitted to a Masonic banquet .

The banquet was served in a style which reflected the greatest credit upon the' caterer , Mr . Dartnall . " The Queen and the Craft " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " having been proposed , Bro . Surgeen FLOOD proposed the toast of "Earl Amherst and the

Provincial Grand Officers . " He said they owed a debt of gratitude to Earl Amherst and the Provincial Grand Officers for their presence that day , and forconcerating their new lodge and installing the Worshipful Master . Anv

of the brethren who were present at the consecration would bear him out when he said that they could not but feel impressed by the manner in which the ceremony was performed . ( Hear , hear . ) He believed there was no Mason present but what knew how much Earl Amherst had done for the advance-

Consecration Of The Military Jubilee Lodge, No. 2195, Dover.

ment of freemasonry , and they were very proud to have him amongst them that evening . He hoped the Earl would , on many subsequent occasions together with the other Grand Officers , grace their banquets with thei * presence . ( Applause . ) r Bro . Earl AMHERST , who was cheered on rising , said he was al \ vay obliged to the Masons of Kent for the enthusiastic manner in which the «

received the toast of the health of himself and the Provincial Grand Officers . As regarded himself he could only say that he endeavoured to the best of his abilities to discharge the duties of the high position which he held . They had a large number of brethren present from the province and he wished to take the opportunity of saying a few words on provincial matters—although he was sorry for the ladies in the gallery that no secrets

would be disclosed . ( Laughter . ) Several schemes had been started f 0 r celebrating the Queen ' s Jubilee , and he thought the Kentish Masons would not wish to be behind-hand in any way . ( Hear , hear . ) He had been asked by many Masons whether they ought not in the County of Kent to celebrate the Jubilee by some scheme of their own . They did not wish in any way to withdraw support from the scheme which had been put forward b y the Prince of Wales , who had done a great deal for Freemasonry . He hoped

they would shortly hear what had been the result of the Prince ' s appeal t 0 the different lodges , and then it would be the proper time for them to con . sider what they should do in Kent . ( Hear , hear . ) For the purpose d discussing that matter he proposed to call the preliminary meeting a month earlier that year . Whatever the scheme might be he did think there was one thing essential , namely , that it should be entirel y Masonic—whether it was lor widows or orphans , or for some other Charitable purpose . ( Hear hear , )

Bro , EASTES , D . P . G . M ., replied for the Provincial Grand Officers . He said one would think it impossible to find' a town where there was room tor a new lodge , but he believed this military lodge was very much needed in Dover . ( Applause . ) They had other military lodges in the province , and

he always tound that the military brethren were as zealous , it not more so than their civilian brethren . He had always found the military brethren in the Province ot Kent were never behind in doing their duties when called upon . ( Hear , hear . ) He was sure the new lodge had the best wishes of all the Provincial Grand Officers in Kent .

Earl AMHERST then proposed the toast of "The Newly-Consecrated Lodge . " He said they had tnat day started a new lodge under very happy auspices , and he hoped it would be a centre ot Masonic interest and work to all those who wore the uniform of her Majesty . There was a large number of military men who , in response to the call of duty , come and go , and it must be very gratitying to them to find a

lodge establiahed in the town , where they would always be made welcome , and where they could associate with those who wore the uniiorm of the British Army . It had given him great pleasure to come down that day , because he thought the lodge was very much needed . He mustconiess that he was surprised at the large attendance at the consecration ceremony . He

could congratulate the lodge upon its choice of officers , as he was sure they had the interests of the Cratt deeply at heart . ( Applause . ) He gave them the toast of the lodge , which he would couple with the nameot the W . Master . ( Cheers . ) The toasi was drunk with Kentish Fire .

The WORSHIPKUL MASTER in replying said he trusted it would ever be the object ot tneir lives to upnold tne honour ot Masonry in whatever part ol the world they might be called upon to serve the Queen . It had been said that the sun never sets on the Queen ' s dominions , and that the roll of the British drum at tattoo was continuous irom west to east and throughout

the whole world . He tnought to this lact was due to a very great extent trie universality ot Masonry , lor wnerevertne British army had gone , tne Cratt had iollowed very soon atterwards . He'thought he could say to the Dover Military Juudee Lodge that they would in no way be behind their military brethren who had gone belore them .

Bro . Major MOORE proposed ' •The Visitors , " which was replied to by Bros . MONTAGUE and Captain WESTON . "The Officers ot the Lodge" was proposed by Bro . Captain B URNEY , and replied to by Bro . Surgeon S . J . FLOOD . The other toasts were " The Press" and the Tyler ' s toast .

During the evening songs were sung by Bros . Higgins , Moulding , and Plant ( ot Canterbury Cathedral ) , Major Moore , and Sergeant-Major Barron .

A very fine selection of music was performed in the balcony during the evening by the splendid band ot the Munster Fusiliers . The Lodge banner , Officers' Collars , Jewels , Gauntlets , and Founders ' Jewels , were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Provincial Grand Lodge Op West Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP WEST YORKSHIRE .

Under the banner of Harmony Lodge , No . 275 , the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire was held on the 30 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , South Parade , Huddersfield . About 300 brethren assembled , all the 6 9 lodges in the province , with two exceptions , being represented . Bro . Williamson having duly opened his lodge , the R . W . Pr ° v > Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , and the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Mas ' > Bro . H . Smith , accompanied by a large number of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , entered , and were received in due and ancient

form . R . W . Bro . TEW then delivered the following address-Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , Acting Wardens , and brethren from the various lodges of the Province of . West Yorkshire . The third By-law of the Regulations of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , confirmed by the M . W . Grand Master , April , 1 SS 5 , provides that" The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge shall & e

held on a Wednesday in April , unless the Provincial Grand Master otherwise direc > and at such place as shall seem to him most convenient . " A communication from t " Pro Grand Master of the 8 th January ; a special meeting of our Charity Commi " ° j the 15 th January ; a circular note frnm the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of North a " . " East Yorkshire of the 17 th February ; the coming Festivals of the Royal Mas " Institutions for Girls and boys ; the appioaching elections of candidates , and the r , ec ° m ' mendations theretoall immediate

, requiring consideration , necessitated the appl '"''?" of this by-law to assemb le ourselves togeiher a fortnight earlier than usual . 1 would W = season ol Lent could have been avoided for this meeiing , but 1 hope , in thus calling J ° " together for the desp aich of urgent and divers Masonic matters , that religious leel ' fe may not in any way be infringed upon , or the sensibilities of the sentiments of P I " outside our circle be outraged by the discussion of our Charitable and coming i " , affairs in a quiet and unpretenuing manner . I cannot conceive Freemasons beW £ " gaged in any pursuit more worthy than that of promoting Benevolence and Chat ' / '