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Records Of The Old Grand Lodge Of York.
Most of these valuable MSS . have been published in the pages of the "Masonic Magazine" or in the works of Bro . Hughan . They are undoubtedly transcripts of much older documents , and are well worthy of a careful and attentive perusal . Amongst the furniture and parap hernalia of the Grand Lodge may be mentioned the large silk banner , with the arms of Grand Lodge , presented
by Grand Master Sir Thos . Gascoignc , which is in an excellent state of preservation ; a large painting of the crypt of York Minster , which is now hung on the lodge staircase ; the mahogany obligation pedestal and cushion , with crimson velvet cover , given by Bro . Sir Thos . Gascoigne , Bart . ; three columns of the Doric , Ionic , and Corinthian Orders , with silver sockets ; and the three gavels placed on the pedestals of the W . M . and Wardens of
the York Lodge ; a pair of gold compasses and a silver extinguisher ( snuffers ) , presented to the Grand Lodge by Bro . Mayer on the 22 nd February , 1762 ; also plates for summonses , and the seals of the Grand Lodge . With regard to the latter , the silver seal , bearing three regal crowns , was no doubt the one affixed to the York Constitutions and certificates , and is the
one referred to in the inventory as the old seal of Prince Edwin ' s arms . I he other two seals are named in the inventory as " a seal and counter seal , " the first bearing the arms of Prince Edwin and the other the arms of Masonry . Above the three crowns in the former ( the brass seal ) is the date A . D . 926 . The counter seal is of copper , and contains the arms and crest used by the Athol Masons .
There are many other interesting notes of the proceedings of the old Grand Lodge during the last 18 years of its existence , but I found it was impassible to embrace these in my notes so as to compress them within moderate limits . As showing ths vigour consequent upon its' revival and the prosperous condition of the Grand Lodge for many years afterwards , it may be mentioned that between 1761 and 1790 about 200 members were initiated , amongst them being many names familiar to Yorkshiremen , representatives of the principal families of the county .
The minutes of the Grand Lodge end with an entry of the 23 rd of August , 1792 , which records the election of officers . Bro . Edward Wolley , who I believe was Recorder of York , and whose portrait we have , being elected Grand Master , and Bros . Richardson and Williams , Wardens , and so far as is at present known this was the last meeting of the Grand Lodge of All England at York .
I he more I think of this old Grand Lodge the more regret I feel that this grand organisation , which in all probability had been in existence for centuries , should have been allowed to collapse . Had there been during the last stages of its career a few active and energetic Masons , such as I am happy to say we now possess in this city and in the province , it is possible
that this ancient Masonic Institution might have been in existence at the present day . Still , although we have now no Grand Lodge in York it is satisfactory to find that in the old Masonic city the ancient Craft continues to flourish and holds a prominent position . At the present time there are probably more members of the Fraternity in York than at any previous period .
The fact of mere numbers , however , is not always the best indication of the success and prosperity of an Institution , but rather the integrity and uprightness of its members . In this respect our Masonic ancestors of the Grand Lodge have left us an example worthy of imitation , the members of that body being for the most part men of honourable life and character .
Many are the acts of liberality in favour of our local Institutions , and of Masonic Charity recorded in their proceedings , showing that the brethren of those days were actuated by the true princip les of Freemasonry , the virtues of benevolence and Charity being practised by them in a large degree .
As \ ork Masons we cannot but feel proud that this old Grand Lodge formerly existed hire , and I trust we shall always endeavour to maintain the high reputation of the Craft in this city , and continue to merit the distinction which has ever been associated wjth the appellation of " York Masons . "
The WORSHIITI ' MASTER proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Todd , and said that the lecture was not onl y interesting to York Masons , but to all . Bro . M . SCOTT seconded the vote of thanks , and said although it was impossible to remember one tenth part of the facts related , he had
listened with intense pleasure to the address , and he hoped Bro . Todd would give them a similar lecture before the members of the St . Germain Lodge . He could not , of course , expect that such valuable documents as had been exhibited could be removed for inspection from the York Lodge . He had learned from the lecture that in days gone by the secret of Masonic success was that its members were upright and honourable men .
Bro . A . BUCKLE , B . A ., P . M ., in supporting the vote of thanks , suggested that a history of York Masonry should be published , and Bro . Todd should undertake the editing . The vote was cordially passed . Bro . TODD suitably replied , and the lodge was closed .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Northants And Hunts.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTHANTS AND HUNTS .
The Provincial Grand Chapter of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Northampton . The Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , D . L ., the Grand Superintendent , presided , being supported by Comps . Butler Wilkins , P . Z . and D . C , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . II . ; and J . W . Kirby , Prov . G . J . The other officers of the Provincial Grand Chapter who were present were :
Comps . R . Croft , M . E . Z . 360 , P . G . Scribe N . ; J . Kellette , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; H W Watson , 4 CV 0 , P . G . Princi pal Soj . ; H . C . Clar . ibut , 4 * 2 , Prov . ist A . G . Soj . T . P . Dorman , 360 , Prov . 2 nd A . G . Soj . ; M . W . Packer , P . Z . 4 * 06 P . G S U F . B . Whitford , 300 , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Kllard , P . Z . 3 60 , P . P . G . D . C , P . G . D . C . ' ; ' 7 ' : ? ' -T ? - P ' - 0 r K-I " ¦ Plowman , 442 , P . G . Janitor ; Richard Croft
; .,,. , U . K . / .., lorn Emery , H ., Thomas Franks , P . S ., Harry Hodges , 1 st A . S ., James Currill , P . A . G . D . C , W . T . Knight , A . F . Mulliner , M . Warwick , Jno . Snow , Jas . Clayson , I hos . Wetherell , and G . Robinson , Janitor , of 3 ( 00 ; Thomas Harrison , II ., George E . Carter , J ., W . Dixie , Scribe E , Chas . Footc , and Thomas Coak , Janitor , of 442 ; and W . Adam Burn , D . C . 4 G 6 .
I he I rovmcial Grand Clnptcr having been opened , the minutes of the last regular convocation , held at Peterboro ' on March 19 , iSyi , were read and approved .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Northants And Hunts.
In accordance with custom the roll of Provincial Grand Officers and of subordinate chapters was called , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s account was received and passed . The Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested the Prov . Grand
Officers for the year . The offices of G . Supt . and Prov . G . H ., held respectivel y by the Earl of Euston and Comp . Butler Wilkins , remained the same , those officers being appointed by patent from the F'irst Grand Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The following Provincial Grand Officers were then invested :
Comp . J . J . Hart , P . Z . 360 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ F . G . Buckle , P . Z . 442 ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ M . W . Packer ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . Kellette ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, J . Haviland ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Alfred Cockerill , J . 3 60 ... ... Prov . G . P . S .
,, James Clayson , 360 ... ... ... frov . 1 st A . tj . io . ,, Stephen VV . Baumber , 3 60 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ G . Butcher , 3 60 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ G . Ellard , P . Z . 360 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ,, Harry Manficld , 3 G 0 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ H . C . Clarabut , 442 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ H . Plowman ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .
On the motion of Comp . BUTLER WILKINS , P . G . H ., it was agreed , " That the sum of 20 guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and placed on the list of Comp . George Butcher , Steward of the Festival , 1892 , from the Northampton Chapter , No . 360 .
. Comp . H . C . C LARABUT brought before the Provincial Grand Chapter the question of the stalls for Peterborough Cathedral , mentioning that two of the stalls given by the Freemasons of the province had already been completed and paid for , and that the sum of £ 25 remained due for the third stall .
On the motion of Comp . J . J . HART , the sum of five guineas was voted towards the payment of the debt on the remaining stall . At the conclusion of the business , the Provincial Grand Chapter was closed . A banquet afterwards took place in the Masonic Hall , at which the Earl of Euston , G . Supt . presided .
The CHAIRMAN proposed the toasts of "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , First totrand Principal , " and " The Earl of Lathom , Pro Grand Principal ; the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Second Grand Principal ; Lord Leigh , Third Grand Principal ; and the other Officers of the Grand Chapter , Present and Past . "
These toasts having been duly honoured , Comp . BUTCHER proposed "The Health of the Grand Supt ., Comp . the Earl of Euston , D . L ., " remarking on his lordship ' s popularity throughout the province , the excellent work he had done for Masonry , and the zeal and energy with which he devoted himself to his Masonic duties .
The Earl of EUSTON , in reply , expressed his thanks for the compliment which had been paid him , and his desire to do everything that lay in his power for the advancement of Freemasonry in Northants and Hunts . Referring to the great Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Covent Garden Theatre , he congratulated the brethren upon the immense success which had attended it . He fully intended to have been present himself , but was at the last moment unable to attend . He noticed
that the Charity had realised the very excellent total of _ £ 6 o , ooo . I his was an amount with which it behoved them to be careful , for they could not expect to make as much every year . He did not think that they ought to spend all this money either in building or in any other way . At least _ £ \ j . o , ooo of it ought to be invested , and then they would be able to apply the income to the purposes of the Institution , the permanent endowment of which would be thus greatly increased .
Comp . WETHERELL proposed "The Prov . Grand H ., Comp . Butler Wilkins , P . Z ., tec . ; the Prov . Grand J ., Comp . J . J . Hart , P . Z . ; and the other Officers of Prov . Grand Chapter , Present and Past . " Comp . J . J . HART responded in felicitous terms . The next toast , that of " The Three Principals of the Northampton Chapter , St . Peter ' s Chapter , and Montagu Chapter , " was proposed by Comp . T . P . DOR . MAN , and responded to respectively by Comps . T . EMEKV , HARRISON , and M . W . PACKER . The CHAIRMAN then gave "The Officers of the Northampton Chapter , " to which Comp . COCKERELL replied .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The half-yearly meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Haglcslield-strcet , Maryport , under the banner of Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 , on Tuesday , the ist inst ., when , in the absence of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . M . 1002 , P . P . S . G . W ., presided , supported by a number of Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . MILLS , P . M . 1 390 , moved as a recommendation that the next
annual meeting lie helu at Millom . Bro . KASSELL , P . M . 1074 , moved that it be held at Kirkby Lonsdale , under the banner of the Underley Lodge . To test the feeling of the members it was put from the chair , when 1074 had a decided majority , which will be laid before the Provincial Grand Master . The PROV . ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY read the report adopted by ' I lin I tin 1 * it \ r wny nAt \ ii'i t ; 1 m rm t mm ten' ( 'null i-tvwtf 1 nv ; rn'iil
Bro . Col . SEWELL , acting Prov . Grand Master , proposed that a vole o condolence be sent to II . R . II . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., ¦ ' "" H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , at the much regretted death of H . R . H . l » c Duke of Clarence and Avondale , K . G ., which was seconded by Bro . G . VV . KENWORTHY , acting D . P . G . M ., and unanimously agreed to . . Bro . J MILLS , Treasurer for the Provincial Educational Fund , m ° 1
as per notice of motion , that the title of the scheme be for the full "' - ' " Educational and Benevolent Fund , " which was seconded by Bro . Mck A >> and car . 'icd . . With other general business , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , ¦ ' "' the brethren dined at Bro . Atkinson ' s Star Hotel , where an excellent baml " - ' was served , under the presidency of Bro . McKay , and the usual loyal " Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
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Records Of The Old Grand Lodge Of York.
Most of these valuable MSS . have been published in the pages of the "Masonic Magazine" or in the works of Bro . Hughan . They are undoubtedly transcripts of much older documents , and are well worthy of a careful and attentive perusal . Amongst the furniture and parap hernalia of the Grand Lodge may be mentioned the large silk banner , with the arms of Grand Lodge , presented
by Grand Master Sir Thos . Gascoignc , which is in an excellent state of preservation ; a large painting of the crypt of York Minster , which is now hung on the lodge staircase ; the mahogany obligation pedestal and cushion , with crimson velvet cover , given by Bro . Sir Thos . Gascoigne , Bart . ; three columns of the Doric , Ionic , and Corinthian Orders , with silver sockets ; and the three gavels placed on the pedestals of the W . M . and Wardens of
the York Lodge ; a pair of gold compasses and a silver extinguisher ( snuffers ) , presented to the Grand Lodge by Bro . Mayer on the 22 nd February , 1762 ; also plates for summonses , and the seals of the Grand Lodge . With regard to the latter , the silver seal , bearing three regal crowns , was no doubt the one affixed to the York Constitutions and certificates , and is the
one referred to in the inventory as the old seal of Prince Edwin ' s arms . I he other two seals are named in the inventory as " a seal and counter seal , " the first bearing the arms of Prince Edwin and the other the arms of Masonry . Above the three crowns in the former ( the brass seal ) is the date A . D . 926 . The counter seal is of copper , and contains the arms and crest used by the Athol Masons .
There are many other interesting notes of the proceedings of the old Grand Lodge during the last 18 years of its existence , but I found it was impassible to embrace these in my notes so as to compress them within moderate limits . As showing ths vigour consequent upon its' revival and the prosperous condition of the Grand Lodge for many years afterwards , it may be mentioned that between 1761 and 1790 about 200 members were initiated , amongst them being many names familiar to Yorkshiremen , representatives of the principal families of the county .
The minutes of the Grand Lodge end with an entry of the 23 rd of August , 1792 , which records the election of officers . Bro . Edward Wolley , who I believe was Recorder of York , and whose portrait we have , being elected Grand Master , and Bros . Richardson and Williams , Wardens , and so far as is at present known this was the last meeting of the Grand Lodge of All England at York .
I he more I think of this old Grand Lodge the more regret I feel that this grand organisation , which in all probability had been in existence for centuries , should have been allowed to collapse . Had there been during the last stages of its career a few active and energetic Masons , such as I am happy to say we now possess in this city and in the province , it is possible
that this ancient Masonic Institution might have been in existence at the present day . Still , although we have now no Grand Lodge in York it is satisfactory to find that in the old Masonic city the ancient Craft continues to flourish and holds a prominent position . At the present time there are probably more members of the Fraternity in York than at any previous period .
The fact of mere numbers , however , is not always the best indication of the success and prosperity of an Institution , but rather the integrity and uprightness of its members . In this respect our Masonic ancestors of the Grand Lodge have left us an example worthy of imitation , the members of that body being for the most part men of honourable life and character .
Many are the acts of liberality in favour of our local Institutions , and of Masonic Charity recorded in their proceedings , showing that the brethren of those days were actuated by the true princip les of Freemasonry , the virtues of benevolence and Charity being practised by them in a large degree .
As \ ork Masons we cannot but feel proud that this old Grand Lodge formerly existed hire , and I trust we shall always endeavour to maintain the high reputation of the Craft in this city , and continue to merit the distinction which has ever been associated wjth the appellation of " York Masons . "
The WORSHIITI ' MASTER proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Todd , and said that the lecture was not onl y interesting to York Masons , but to all . Bro . M . SCOTT seconded the vote of thanks , and said although it was impossible to remember one tenth part of the facts related , he had
listened with intense pleasure to the address , and he hoped Bro . Todd would give them a similar lecture before the members of the St . Germain Lodge . He could not , of course , expect that such valuable documents as had been exhibited could be removed for inspection from the York Lodge . He had learned from the lecture that in days gone by the secret of Masonic success was that its members were upright and honourable men .
Bro . A . BUCKLE , B . A ., P . M ., in supporting the vote of thanks , suggested that a history of York Masonry should be published , and Bro . Todd should undertake the editing . The vote was cordially passed . Bro . TODD suitably replied , and the lodge was closed .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Northants And Hunts.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTHANTS AND HUNTS .
The Provincial Grand Chapter of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Northampton . The Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , D . L ., the Grand Superintendent , presided , being supported by Comps . Butler Wilkins , P . Z . and D . C , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . II . ; and J . W . Kirby , Prov . G . J . The other officers of the Provincial Grand Chapter who were present were :
Comps . R . Croft , M . E . Z . 360 , P . G . Scribe N . ; J . Kellette , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; H W Watson , 4 CV 0 , P . G . Princi pal Soj . ; H . C . Clar . ibut , 4 * 2 , Prov . ist A . G . Soj . T . P . Dorman , 360 , Prov . 2 nd A . G . Soj . ; M . W . Packer , P . Z . 4 * 06 P . G S U F . B . Whitford , 300 , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Kllard , P . Z . 3 60 , P . P . G . D . C , P . G . D . C . ' ; ' 7 ' : ? ' -T ? - P ' - 0 r K-I " ¦ Plowman , 442 , P . G . Janitor ; Richard Croft
; .,,. , U . K . / .., lorn Emery , H ., Thomas Franks , P . S ., Harry Hodges , 1 st A . S ., James Currill , P . A . G . D . C , W . T . Knight , A . F . Mulliner , M . Warwick , Jno . Snow , Jas . Clayson , I hos . Wetherell , and G . Robinson , Janitor , of 3 ( 00 ; Thomas Harrison , II ., George E . Carter , J ., W . Dixie , Scribe E , Chas . Footc , and Thomas Coak , Janitor , of 442 ; and W . Adam Burn , D . C . 4 G 6 .
I he I rovmcial Grand Clnptcr having been opened , the minutes of the last regular convocation , held at Peterboro ' on March 19 , iSyi , were read and approved .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Northants And Hunts.
In accordance with custom the roll of Provincial Grand Officers and of subordinate chapters was called , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s account was received and passed . The Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested the Prov . Grand
Officers for the year . The offices of G . Supt . and Prov . G . H ., held respectivel y by the Earl of Euston and Comp . Butler Wilkins , remained the same , those officers being appointed by patent from the F'irst Grand Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The following Provincial Grand Officers were then invested :
Comp . J . J . Hart , P . Z . 360 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ F . G . Buckle , P . Z . 442 ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ M . W . Packer ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . Kellette ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, J . Haviland ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Alfred Cockerill , J . 3 60 ... ... Prov . G . P . S .
,, James Clayson , 360 ... ... ... frov . 1 st A . tj . io . ,, Stephen VV . Baumber , 3 60 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ G . Butcher , 3 60 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ G . Ellard , P . Z . 360 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ,, Harry Manficld , 3 G 0 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ H . C . Clarabut , 442 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ H . Plowman ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .
On the motion of Comp . BUTLER WILKINS , P . G . H ., it was agreed , " That the sum of 20 guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and placed on the list of Comp . George Butcher , Steward of the Festival , 1892 , from the Northampton Chapter , No . 360 .
. Comp . H . C . C LARABUT brought before the Provincial Grand Chapter the question of the stalls for Peterborough Cathedral , mentioning that two of the stalls given by the Freemasons of the province had already been completed and paid for , and that the sum of £ 25 remained due for the third stall .
On the motion of Comp . J . J . HART , the sum of five guineas was voted towards the payment of the debt on the remaining stall . At the conclusion of the business , the Provincial Grand Chapter was closed . A banquet afterwards took place in the Masonic Hall , at which the Earl of Euston , G . Supt . presided .
The CHAIRMAN proposed the toasts of "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , First totrand Principal , " and " The Earl of Lathom , Pro Grand Principal ; the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Second Grand Principal ; Lord Leigh , Third Grand Principal ; and the other Officers of the Grand Chapter , Present and Past . "
These toasts having been duly honoured , Comp . BUTCHER proposed "The Health of the Grand Supt ., Comp . the Earl of Euston , D . L ., " remarking on his lordship ' s popularity throughout the province , the excellent work he had done for Masonry , and the zeal and energy with which he devoted himself to his Masonic duties .
The Earl of EUSTON , in reply , expressed his thanks for the compliment which had been paid him , and his desire to do everything that lay in his power for the advancement of Freemasonry in Northants and Hunts . Referring to the great Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Covent Garden Theatre , he congratulated the brethren upon the immense success which had attended it . He fully intended to have been present himself , but was at the last moment unable to attend . He noticed
that the Charity had realised the very excellent total of _ £ 6 o , ooo . I his was an amount with which it behoved them to be careful , for they could not expect to make as much every year . He did not think that they ought to spend all this money either in building or in any other way . At least _ £ \ j . o , ooo of it ought to be invested , and then they would be able to apply the income to the purposes of the Institution , the permanent endowment of which would be thus greatly increased .
Comp . WETHERELL proposed "The Prov . Grand H ., Comp . Butler Wilkins , P . Z ., tec . ; the Prov . Grand J ., Comp . J . J . Hart , P . Z . ; and the other Officers of Prov . Grand Chapter , Present and Past . " Comp . J . J . HART responded in felicitous terms . The next toast , that of " The Three Principals of the Northampton Chapter , St . Peter ' s Chapter , and Montagu Chapter , " was proposed by Comp . T . P . DOR . MAN , and responded to respectively by Comps . T . EMEKV , HARRISON , and M . W . PACKER . The CHAIRMAN then gave "The Officers of the Northampton Chapter , " to which Comp . COCKERELL replied .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The half-yearly meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Haglcslield-strcet , Maryport , under the banner of Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 , on Tuesday , the ist inst ., when , in the absence of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . M . 1002 , P . P . S . G . W ., presided , supported by a number of Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . MILLS , P . M . 1 390 , moved as a recommendation that the next
annual meeting lie helu at Millom . Bro . KASSELL , P . M . 1074 , moved that it be held at Kirkby Lonsdale , under the banner of the Underley Lodge . To test the feeling of the members it was put from the chair , when 1074 had a decided majority , which will be laid before the Provincial Grand Master . The PROV . ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY read the report adopted by ' I lin I tin 1 * it \ r wny nAt \ ii'i t ; 1 m rm t mm ten' ( 'null i-tvwtf 1 nv ; rn'iil
Bro . Col . SEWELL , acting Prov . Grand Master , proposed that a vole o condolence be sent to II . R . II . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., ¦ ' "" H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , at the much regretted death of H . R . H . l » c Duke of Clarence and Avondale , K . G ., which was seconded by Bro . G . VV . KENWORTHY , acting D . P . G . M ., and unanimously agreed to . . Bro . J MILLS , Treasurer for the Provincial Educational Fund , m ° 1
as per notice of motion , that the title of the scheme be for the full "' - ' " Educational and Benevolent Fund , " which was seconded by Bro . Mck A >> and car . 'icd . . With other general business , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , ¦ ' "' the brethren dined at Bro . Atkinson ' s Star Hotel , where an excellent baml " - ' was served , under the presidency of Bro . McKay , and the usual loyal " Masonic toasts were duly honoured .