Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

Bro . F . B . Archer ( re-elected ) ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ T . A . Woodbridge ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, J . F . H . Woodward ( re-appointed ) ... .., Prov . G . Sec . „ ' Dr . J . B . Rvley ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . .. G . P . Gillard ... ... ... ... Pmv . G . S . D .

„ R . H . Williams ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ J . H . Fisher ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ W . A . Scurrah ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ H . T . Slyman ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C .

„ A . W . Gower ... ... ... ... Prov . D . D . of C . „ R . W . Fennell ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . ,, A . C . Maybury ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . .. W . Vassila ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br .

„ G . Tegg ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ John Read ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ \ V . H . Lee ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . A . G . S . „ John Gilbert ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . „ 1 . T . Briggs , 1 503 ... ... ... -1

„ E . Y . Jolliffe , 1460 ... ... ... I „ Dr . Thos . Gurney , 1307 ... ... ... ' r ~ , „ P . A . Scratchley , 708 ... ... j-frov . V * . Stwds . „ E . E . Cooper , 1494 ... ... ... | „ W . Trou , 1 579 ... ... ... J

The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER , in investing Bro . J . F . H . Woodward as Prov . Grand Secretary , said that he was desired by the Prov . Grand Master to express his sincere thanks to that brother for aga in undertaking those onerous duties . A petition was then read from the widow of a brother who had rendered good service , and was well-known in the province , asking for assistance , and on the motion of the DEPUTY' PROV . GRAND MASTER , seconded by Bro . G . FAHRENBACH , P . P . G . D ., the sum of 30 guineas was voted .

A hearty vote of thanks was next passed to Lady Freake for her kindness in placing the Town Hall at the disposal of the Prov . Grand Lodge for the occasion .

On the motion of the DEPUTY GRAND MASTER , seconded by Bro . PEARCE , P . P . G . Reg ., a cordial vote of thanks was also given to the Citadel and Suburban Lodges , who had since the last meeting presented a standard and banner respectively to the Prov . Grand Lodge . Bro . J . F . H . WOODWARD , Prov . G . Sec , then intimated to the brethren that another standard was required to complete the set . Bro . W . A . SCURRAH thereupon stated that the Henry Levander Lodge , of which he was the W . M ., would be pleased to supply the deficiency .

A vote of thanks having been passed to the Sir Francis Burdett Lodge for the use of their furniture , and there being no further Masonic business , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren ther . adjourned to the Parish Church , where a short service was held , and an eloquent discourse given by the Rev . Spencer Bullen , Prov . G . Chap ., on the principles of the Order .

On returning to the Town Hall , ample justice was done to a substantial repast , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , "The Queen and the Craft " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " being both received with the accustomed cordiality . In proposing "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., Earl of Lathom , " Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . RAYMOND H . THRUPP , Deputy Prov . G . M ., said that in the Earl of

Carnarvon the Craft possessed an excellent Pro Grand Master who was deservedly popular . That distinguished brother took a great interest in Freemasonry , and during the period that he was serving as Viceroy in Ireland he was in continual correspondence with the Grand Secretary in order to keep touch in the affairs of' the Craft . Lord Lathom was also very popular , his genial presence being at all times cordially welcomed in Grand Lodge . There were two Grand Officers present—Bros . Buss and

Cama . Bro . Buss had served a lifetime in Freemasonry , and had for many years rendered good suit and service to the Province of Mid dlesex as Prov . G . Treas . He had recently retired from active participation in the duties of Freemasonry , but all present desired that he might be spared for many years to enjoy his well-earned retirement . Bro . Cama , who had recently been elected G . Treasurer , was a Past Prov . Grand Officer of the province , and they congratulated him on his accession to that position . He

( the Dep . P . G . M . ) asked the brethren to give thatltoasta cordial reception , and he would couple with it the name of Bro . Cama . Bro . D . P . CAMA , G . Treas ., thanked the Dep . Prov . G . M . for the kind manner in which he had alluded to the Grand Officers , and the brethren for their reception of the toast . This was the first lime he had had the opportunity of responding on behalf of the Grand Officers , and of expressing his gratification to the Craft for the honour conferred upon him by his

recent election to the high and important office of Grand Treasurer . He was proud to hold such a distinguished position , but he felt that he was indebted to the Craft for the appointment , which he had attained solely by the suffrages of the brethren . He held the position as a gift from the Order , and as proving the cosmopolitan character of Freemasonry , for the office was not only for an Englishman , but was to be attained by any brother whom the Craft desired to honour , whatever his nationality .

The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER then proposed " The Health of Bro . Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master , " and said he very much regretted the absence through ill health of Sir Francis Burdett , a feeling which was shared by every member of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and all present were anxious for his speedy recovery , and sincerely wished him better health . This was the first time their Provincial Grand Master had been absent since his appointment , and they were all

aware that nothing but ill health would have prevented his attendance . Most of the brethren would know how well Sir Francis had presided over the province , and the wonderful way in which he had devoted his time to visiting the lodges . He was a very active and energetic Provincial Grand Master , and was constantly encouraging the younger brethren to work and come forward , rewarding those who had rendered good service , and doing

all he could to promote the good of the Craft . He was a kind and courteous gentleman , and the youngest Mason in the province was sure to receive from him a kindly and cordial greeting . These qualities had gained for him the respect , esteem , and love ol the brethren , and he ( the Dep . Prov . G . M . ) , therefore , asked them to heartily drink to the health , the belter health , of their Provincial Grand Master .

Bro . H . G . Buss , P . Asst . G . Sec , then said it afforded him much pleasure to propose "The Health of their Chairman , Bro , Raymond H . f hrupp , Dep . Prov . G . M . " In rising to propose his health , he felt a con-

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

siderable amount of diffidence , for Bro . Thrupp had filled the position of Dep . Prov . G . M . with so much ability , that few words vvould be necessary from him to ensure the toast being warmly received . The flourishing state of the province was no doubt due to the admirable manner in which it had been supervised by Bro . Thrupp , and the brethren would therefore heartily receive this toast .

Bro . RAYMOND H . THRUPP , Dep . Prov . G . M ., sincerely thanked Bro . Buss for his kind remarks , and the brethren for their cordial reception . He received his instructions from the Prov . Grand Master , and in visiting the various lodges it gave him much pleasure to bestow praise when he found the work was done well . It was better to praise than to find fault , and he had found that the brethren whom he had met in the province had always

received any hints that he made in a kindly spirit . He took the present opportunity of thanking them for the kind reception he always met with , and regretted that , owing to the large number of lodges and chapters in the province , he could not visit them more frequently . He was always pleased to be among them , and hoped to be spared for many years to be of service to the Province of Middlesex .

" The Provincial Grand Officers " was next given by the DEP . PROV . G . MASTER , who remarked that it was no easy task to select Prov . Grand Officers from among the Past Masters and brethren who had rendered good service to the province . There was no doubt that on the present occasion the Prov . G . Master had been well advised in his selection , and he hoped that the rest of the brethren would not envy them their preferment . In the Prov . G . S . W . they had a brother who was well known for his valuable

services in the province , and who had won the esteem of all who knew him . In Bro . Ferguson , the Prov . G . J . W ., they also had a brother who had performed his work well , and the whole body of Prov . G . Officers had rendered good service in the Craft . It would not be nscessary for him to say anything about their Prov . G . Chaplain , who had spoken for himself in the admirable address they had heard that day . It was a sermon which would touch the hearts of the brethren , and he was glad to welcome Bro . Buller amongst the Prov . Grand Officers .

Bro . R . MONTGOMERY , Prov . G . S . W ., in response , tendered his sincere thanks for the reception accorded the toast . He also had to tender the thanks of the Prov . G . Officers for the honours they had received , and which they duly appreciated . Middlesex being so large a province , it was one of the most distinguished honours a Mason could attain , to be selected as one of the P . G . Officers . They would , one and all , do their utmost to

support the Prov . G . Master , and sustain the dignity of the province . "The Visitors" was next given by the DEP . PROV . G . MASTER , who said he hoped the visitors would go away with a good impression , and that they had found them a band of brothers , doing all they could for the welfare of the province . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Poupard , who had rendered valuable service , and hoped that this would not be the last

occasion on which that brother s name would be mentioned with the visitors . Bro . POUPARD responded on behalf of the visitors , thanking the brethren for the hospitality they had received . Bro . J . STEVENS , P . M ., also responded , remarking that he was pleased to have the opportunity of expressing his admiration of the manner in which

the work of the province was conducted . They had had the opportunity o £ listening to an address which would sink deep into the hearts of all . No visitor could go away on that occasion without feeling that it had been a great exemplification of the hospitality of Masonry . The Tyler ' s toast brought a successful meeting to a close .

During the evening an excellent programme of music was' provided by Bro . Charles Stevens , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., who was ably assisted by Bros , T . W . Hanson , Arthur Cranch , C . E . Tinney , W . Sexton , and W . W . Lee .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire met at the Town Hall , Grantham , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present a large number of brethren from the county . The Provincial Grand Master , R . W . Bro . Major Smyth , accompanied by the Provincial Grand Officers , at 12 o ' clock entered the lodge , which had been previously opened by the Master of the Doric Lodge , No . 362 , and were received with Grand honours .

1 he formal business having been completed , the Provincial Grand Mastei installed his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bro . A . G . Gamble , 362 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ W . Pollitt , 1294 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . B . Matthews , 469 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap .

„ Kev . VV . H . Mills , 712 ... ... ... Prov . U . Chap . „ C . M . Nesbitt , 712 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ H . Watson , 297 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ B . Vickers , 297 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ H . Pratt , 1386 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D .

„ H . Dove ... ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ A . S . Steffenson , 792 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ W . H . Roberts , 792 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . ,, R . Mackinder , 426 ,.. ... ... Prov . G . A . D . ofC , „ G . H . Williams , 2081 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br

,, C . I " . Leversidge , 422 ... ... ... Prov . u Std . Br , „ J . Walter , 1304 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ Scott ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Williamson , 297 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Sec . „ T . Stainforth , 1482 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst .

„ P . Cartwright , 1893 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst Bros . Benner , 469 ; Duke , 792 ; H . E . Cousans , 297 ; 1 Pm r o f „ ,. Wood , 1482 ; and J . Spring , 1282 ... j Prov - ( j' btwds-At the conclusion of the installation P . G . Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren afterwards dined together at Westgate Hall .

Early Chester Masonry.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WILTSHIRE

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Town Hall , Warminster , on Friday , the 28 th ult ., under the presidency of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., in the unavoidable absence of Lord Methuen , Prov . Grand Master . The usual business having been transacted ,

Sir GABRIEL GOLDNEY , addressing the brethren , said he would then proceed to the most interesting part of the day ' s proceedings , which was to present to Bro . Henry C . Tombs , Past Prov . Grand Secretary , the piece of p late which had been purchased pursuant to the vote of Provincial Grant }