Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.

knowledge ot trie voting power -which was required . The Boys' School was established in 1798 , and since then 242 S boys had received the benefits of the Institution , and there were now 290 boys receiving them . The Right Hon . W . W . Bramston Beach , M . P ., would be the Chairman of the Festival of 1 got , and Earl Amherst , the M . W . Pro G . Master , would preside over the Festival of the Girls' Institution . It was very gratifying to

him ; indeed he felt proud that the province had started him so well , and he had great confidence that the province would support him in the future . With regard to the West Yorkshire Fund , he thought the brethren were scarcely doing their duty . Only £ 185 had been subscribed to it during the year , but some of them mig ht say that they did not want the money . The money might not be wanted now , but it would be a fund that would

certainly be called upon , and if they only had a capital , which might be obtained by the brethren of the province becoming life members of the fund , it would last for generations . He advocated it because it was near home , and was a very useful fund . It could be applied to by any lodge at any time for any brother who might suddenly be in difficulties . He would ,

therefore , suggest that it was their duty to become life members of the Yorkshire Fund . If that were done , it would become one of the greatest Institutions in West Yorkshire . Bro . E . BILUNGTON , P . M . 1462 , P . P . G . P ., seconded the motion , which was carried .

Bro . W . WATSON , P . P . G . W ., Hon . Librarian , moved " that the sum of £ 25 be voted to the Library fund . " He remarked that it was something like four years ago since he had asked them for a vote of money They were absolutely in want of a jgrant of money to go on with . A

considerable portion of the sum to be voted had , however , been expended , when two or three months ago he secured a valuable parchment document of over 200 years back , which he obtained from Henry Francis Beaumont , Esquire , of Whitley Beaumont , and member of the Beaumont Lodge , No . 2035 , Kirkburton .

Bro . T . WOODS , in seconding the motion , said that this was one of the best libraries in the country , and deserved their support . The PROV . G . MASTER said that although he had not seen the manuscript he had learned that it was of great interest , and was a very valuable addition to the library . They could take it from him that the lodge could afford the grant . The motion was carried .

Bro . WATSON remarked that now the library was ahead of all others in the world with regard to this class of curio . The PROV . G . MASTER said they all looked forward to Bro . Watson continuing for a long time to come to carry on the interesting duties which he at present discharged so efficiently in connection with the office of Honorary Librarian . His heart , as they all knew , was in the work , and he

devoted a great deal of time and thought , and what was even more important , he had brought to bear in the discharge of his duties a great deal of knowledge which many of them did not possess . Bro . Watson , so far from having any objection , would welcome any assistance that could be given to him . He felt in his position as Prov . G . Master there was a great responsibility with respect to the preservation of the library , keeping it in

good condition , and the preparation of a catalogue containing a list of all the valuable books and documents they possessed . They did not wish to press on Bro . Watson too much labour , if it was in their power to give him assistance from time to time . It was within his ( the Prov . G . Master ' s ) power to give some assistance , and he took that opportunity of announcing the fact that he had resolved to appoint an Assistant Honorary Librarian to work in conjunction with and under the care and guidance of Bro . Watson .

It happened that they had a comparatively young brother whose mind was very much bent in that direction , and who would be a very great help to Bro . Watson and congenial to him . The brother whom he had selected for that position bore a name honoured amongst them , Henry Barker Wilson , his father being the Prov . Dep . G . Master . Bro . Watson would give him a hearty welcome , and that assistance which would be an advantage to the province , so that they would have some one growing up who would be capable of watching over their interests in the province .

Bro . WATSON said that Bro . Wilson was already giving great assistance in editing the manuscript he had referred to . Thanks were accorded to Bro . H . B . Nash , and the W . M . and brethren of the Friendly Lodge , 1513 , for the excellent arrangements made for the

holding of the Prov . Grand Lodge . No invitation was given for the annual meeting in April , 1901 . The Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form at four p . m . The dinner took place at the Queen ' s Hotel at five p . m . About 55 brethren attended , the Prov . G . M . presiding .

Consecration Of The Alston Lodge, No. 2794, At Carlisle.

CONSECRATION OF THE ALSTON LODGE , No . 2794 , AT CARLISLE .

A special meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge of Cumberland and Westmoreland was held at the Masonic Hall , Fisher-street , Carlisle , on Friday , the 2 nd instant , when the Alston Lodge , No . 2794 , was consecrated in due form . The Prov . G . Master , Bro . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , M . P .,

presided , and was supported and assisted by Bros . F . R . Sewell , Dep . Prov . G . Master ; John Barr , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . W . Hayton , P . S . G . W . ; W . G . Scott , P . J . G . W . ; the Rev . D . G . Douglas , P . G . Chap . ; W . Woodville R . Sewell , P " . P . G . Reg . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . P . S . G . W ., D . oi C . ; William D . P . Field , Prov . G . Sec *; and W . Matthews , P . M . 1532 .

The arrangements were made by Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . G . Std . Br . England , for many years the Prov . G . Secretary of the province , and who , unfortunately , was unable to attend the function , owing to ill-health , which necessitated his retirement from the Secretarial duties prior to the

consecration ceremony . There was a capital attendance of Prov . G . Officers and members of the Carlisle lodges , also about 25 founders and visitors from the provinces of Northumberland and Durham , including Bro . Ralph Carr , P . M . 24 , Prov . G . T . Northumberland .

The ceremony was perfectly worked by the brethren above named , after which the ofiicers of the new lodge were invested as follows : Bros . Wm . Brown , PM . ( S , P . G . Treas . Durham , W . M . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . 43 , P . P . G . D . C . Durham , I . P . M . ; H . Jackson , P . M . 48 , P . P . G . Supt . of

Consecration Of The Alston Lodge, No. 2794, At Carlisle.

Works Durham , S . W . ; J . J . C . Ferneau , J . W . ; the Rev . Jas . Sharp , 2604 ( Madras ) , P . P . G . Chap ., as Chap . ; Wm . Cowell , 2620 ( elected ) , Treas . ; John Armstrong , P . M . 4 S and 2557 , Sec . ; P . Cash , 48 , S . D . ; John Saunders , 2557 , J . D . Jos . T . Pragnell , W . M . 48 , D . of C . ; vVm Laws , 48 , Asst . Sec ; Thos . A . Farrer , I . G . ; and Joshua Curry , 48 , as Tyler .

On the proposition of Bro . R . WHITFIELD , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . H . J ACKSON , S . W ., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the P . G . M . and the other Consecrating Officers , who were also elected honorary members of the Alston Lodge . Four joining members were proposed . Before closing , the "Hearty wishes

good " of the numerous lodge representatives were tendered . A banquet , held at the County Hotel , Carlisle , finished the interesting proceedings . Bro . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , P . G . M ., presided in the early evening , and afterwards Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , D . P . G . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts completed the entertainment . The lodge furniture and clothing was supplied by the firm of Bros . George Kenning and Son , London .

In Memoriam.

In Memoriam .

BBO . CHAS . HENRY DRIVER . Died 11 th October , 1900 .

Through months of suffering , borno in patient trust That tlio Great Architect would ease his pain , With manly courage lie resigned to dust The Seed Immortal , which will bloom again .

Yes ! bloom , again , on that , bright happy slioro , 'Mid Amaranthine flowers , ne ' er to failo—His sorrowing Brethren , strong in faith tho moro , Their sad AIasonic tribute thoy havo paid .

Worth y is lie to whom duo meed is given , Consistent was the life lie nobly spent , His watchword Duty , earnest has ho striven To use the talents which to him wero lent .

Then lay him down , in perfect peace , to wait For the bright morning of tho Eternal Day , When Earthly , then is changed to Heavenl y state , And Pain and Sorrow , shadows , flee away .

F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., PROP G 2 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill , W . 29 {/ t October , 1900 .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Ferrers and Ivanhoe Lodge , No . 779 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . M . H . QUARRELL , M . A . On the 24 th ult ., at the anniversary meeting held at the Masonic Hall , Ashby-dela-Zouch , after the installation , by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Rev . L . W . Lloyd , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., of the W . M . elect ( Bro . W . H . Quarrell , M . A . ) , a special item of

business was taken , namely , the presentation of a Secretary's jewel by the lodge to Bro . Rev . Canon Denton , M . A ., P . P . S . G . W ., as a mark of esteem and as a slight recognition of his services , extending over 25 years and upwards , as Secretary . Bro . S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , by the request of the W . M ., and on behalf of the Ferrers and Ivanhoe Lodge , presented a beautifully-designed and ( inely-executed gold Secretary ' s jewel , emblazoned with the arms of the lodge , to Bra .