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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge , was held-at Cockermouth , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., under the banner of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 . It is 13 years since the province met at Cockermouth , and as the eldest son of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . W . W . R . Sewell , is this year W . M . of the entertaining lodge , the locale was most appropriate . Needless to say , the Cockermouth brethren spared no efforts in perfecting the arrangements for the proper reception of the Provincial
Grand Lodge , and , as a charming autumn day broke on the ancient borough , there was a larger attendance than usual from all parts of the two counties . Light refreshments were provided for the visitors in the local lodge room , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the parish hall of All Saints ' , recently erected on the site of the old Grammar School , which was erected by Lord Wharton , an ancestor of the Duke of Wharton , Grand Master of England , in the early part of the last century , and in which the poet Wordsworth was educated .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by Bro . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , Prov . G . M ., supported by Bros . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Col . W . H . Atkinson , P . S . G . W . ; J . Barr , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . P . S . G . W ., Past Dep . G . M . of Victoria ; G . Dalrymple , P . G . Std . Br ., P . G . Sec . ; Dr .
Braithwaite , P . J . G . W . ; C . Crowder , P . P . J . G . W . ; H . Bewes , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Mills , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . J . Burgess , P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . G . B . Armes , M . A ., P . G . C ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . C ; and many other Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C . Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and C . P . Richards , P . P . S . G . D . West Lanes .
The Prov . G . M ., Bros . Sewell , Dalrymple , and Lamonby having b * : en saluted , the roll of lodges was called , when it was found that all were represented , with the exception of the Vale of Eden , Appleby . Bro . R . J . NELSON , P . G . Treas ., produced the financial report for the past year , which showed a balance of ^ , 129 odd in hand , notwithstanding that the payments included 200 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .
The report was adopted , as also that of the Educational and Benevolent Fund . Bro . Nelson was afterwards re-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer with acclamation , The new Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then invested as follows :
Bro . S . Broadbent , P . M . 119 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ J . Roper , W . M . 1070 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . H . D . Rawnsley , P . M . 1073 ... ... ID C / -u I ! Rev . J . Tyson , 1532 * ... j Prov . G . Chaps . „ R . J . Nelson , P . M . 129 ,.. ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . W . R . Sewell , W . M . 1002 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ G . Dalrymple , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ... Prov . G . Sec . „ T . H . Winder , P . M . 2217 ... ... Prov . S . G . D .
„ J . Winder , W . M . 1297 ... ... ... Frov . J . G . D . „ W . Leek , W . M . 19 S 9 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ J . Dixon , P . M . 872 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ S . Hinde , P . M . 119 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ Sergt .-Major Lockyer , P . M . 310 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ I . Ashworth , P . M . 1660 ... ... IT , r- c . j r > „ W . Rawes , P . M j Prov . G . Std . Brs .
„ W . H . Hoodless , P . M . 327 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Kassell , P . M . 1074 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ J . Morton , P . M . 1400 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . W . Scott , P . M . 22 S 5 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst .
„ W . Pogson , W . M . 310 ... ... ... " I „ J . E . Dowie , W . M . 371 ... „ R . Monkhouse , W . M . 371 ... ... I D n c . , „ J . E . Singleton , W . M . 872 VProv . G . Stwds . „ H . S . Wilson , P . M . 1073 ... ... j „ W . Hannah , W . M . 1660 ... ... J „ J . C . Hellon , P . M . 1267 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
Five members having been re-elected for the Educational and Benevolent Fund , and the Prov . G . Treas . and Sec . re-elected , the Charity Committee ' s report was presented and adopted . It included several grants to decayed brethren and widows , as also a candidate for admission to the R -yal Masonic Institution for Girls .
The Prov . G . Sec . was heartily congratulated by resolution on his recovery from a serious illness arising from pneumonia . The PROV . G . M . briefly referred to the flourishing condition of the province , the voting power of which was now the highest it had ever been . The Prov . G . Lodge was then closed .
The brethren , numbering over 200 , were then formed in procession for church service , headed by the band ofthe County Industrial School , playing a march speciall y arranged for the occasion , which included several of the good old Masonic choruses , so customary at festive gatherings in the north of England . The route of the procession to All Saints' Church was over the Jubilee Bridge , into the main street . The return was round the statue of
Earl of Mayo , who during his parliamentary representation of Cockermouth , was a member of Skiddaw Lodge , and who , it will never be forgotten , was cruell y assassinated whilst holding the high position of Governor General of India . The monument , it may be added , was adorned with flowers , amongst the devices being the square and compasses . The streets were crowded with spectators , and a most charming autumn dav smilinir on the
^ P'aVi the scene was very enlivening throughout . Arrived at the parish church , the ornate interior of which was further embellished with its harvest lestival decorations , choral evening prayer was intoned by the curate , the Kev . A . C . DE BoiNVILLE . The special lessons were read by Bro . W . F . LAMONHYan ex-honorary
, » y reader of the diocese of Melbourne , and an eloquent sermon was Preached b y Bro . the Rev . G . B . ARMES , P . P . G . Chaplain . The offertory as , as usual , devoted to the provincial charities , and , with the pronouncing closed d ' Cti 0 n by the V ' 1 Car ' lhe Rev ' ' * PmKm ' M A lhe servic <*
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
Subsequently nearly a hundred brethren adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro . H . Peacock , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Bro . Colonel Sewell presided , supported right and left by Bros . Rev . J . Tyson , W . F . Lamonby , G . Dalrymple , John Barr , E . J .
Burgess , and C . Gowan . Much to the regret of every one present the Provincial Grand Master had been obliged to leave , in order to reach home that night . The day ' s proceedings were pleasantly and harmoniously brought to a close shortly after six o'clock .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Essex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ESSEX .
The annual meeting of the above Prov . Grand Chapter was held in the Victoria Hall , Alexandra-street , Southend , on Thursday , the 6 th instant , excellent arrangements for the meeting having been made by the Priory Chapter , No . 1000 . His Honour Comp . Judge Philbrick , Q . C , who travelled from Salisbury for the purpose , presided , and was supported by the following .-
Comps . Richard Clowes , P . G . Std . Br ., as Prov . G . H . ; Harris Hills , Prov . G . J . j Thos . J . Railing , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . S . E . ; R . K . Bull , P . Z . 1437 , Prov . G . S . N . ; Andrew Durrant , P . Z . and Treas . 276 , Prov . G . Treas . ; Jno . Spencer , S . E . 1437 , Prov . G . S . B . ; A . Lucking , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . D . C . ; John Boreham , Org . 1437 , Prov . G . Org . ; W . M . Butcher , M . E . Z . 453 , Prov . G . S . E . ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . Janitor ; Capt . Hearn , G . S . B . Eng .: Canon
Quennell , M . E . Z . 214 ; W . Gayton , P . Z . 214 , P . P . G . R . ; J . J . C . Turner , P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . J . ; F . " S . Guy , M . E . Z . 1437 ; G . R . Dawson , P . Z . 1000 , P . P . A . G . S . ; A . Vandervord , P . Z . 1000 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; W . E . Bridgland , P . Z . iooo , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Grummant , M . E . Z . 2005 ; C . R . Finch , H . 1024 ; Jas . Block , H . 21 S 4 ; G . W . Pascall , M . E . Z . 276 ; C . W . Barnard , H . 1000 ; E . ] . Bowmaker , M . E . Z . 1000 j Jas . Pinder , P . P . A . G . Soj . ; j . S . Hammond , J . 1437 ;
Thos . Ringrose , M . E . Z . 2184 , P . P . A . G . S . E . ; Wm . Gower , M . E . Z . 2374 ; Jas . P . Lewin , P . Z . 272 , P . P . G . S . N . ; F . A . Renshawe , A . S . 453 ; J . H . Pavitt , P . S . 453 j R . Ford , 1000 ; James Berry , 1000 , Robt . Cook , J . 276 ; Arthur ] . Watts ; J . P . Green , H . 276 ; Alf . J . Arthy , J . 1000 ; Chas . H . Bestow , J . 2374 ; Henry W . Lee , 453 ; Chas . H . Bowmaker , 1000 ; W . G . Beaumont , 2374 ; T . Byford , W . L . Crow , P . J . Burdett , and F . England , all of 1000 ; the Rev . F . H . Russell , 214 ; G . Jacob , 1000 ; John R . Carter , S . E . 2501 ; and W . Bleick , 2501 .
The minutes of the last annual Prov . Grand Chapter , held at Romford , having been confirmed , letters and telegrams were read from several companions unavoidably prevented attending . The roll of chapters was called , and all but one were found to be represented .
The report of the Board of General Purposes was unanimously adopted . It stated that the 13 chapters of the province showed a membership of 355 as against 345 last year , and that there had been during the year 36 exaltations , seven joining members , whilst the resignations had been 23 , deaths seven , exclusions four . The next business was the election of three members to serve on the
Board of General Purposes for the ensuing year , and as only the required number had been nominated , the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT declared them to be elected as follows : —Comps . G . H . Finch , P . Z . 2005 , P . P . G . J . ; John J . C . Turner , P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . J . ; and Francis A . White , P . Z . 1437 , P . P . G . J .
The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then addressed the companions . He remarked that he was very pleased to once more be amongst his companions in Essex . As one advanced in life one felt more the value of one's early friendships , and it did his heart good to look upon their kindly faces . Their province like all good institutions had not made much history during the past year . The number of chapters remained the same , though the membership had slightly increased , and was in fair proportion to the lodges . He was glad to know that they were a happy family—there was no friction
of any sort ; and the chapters were carrying on the higher work which was a continuation of that commenced in . the Craft , and to which those only who realised the value of Freemasonry attained . They therefore in the Royal Arch had what might justly be called the cream of the brethren . The Grand Superintendent concluded by thanking the companions for the kindness with which he was always received ; and assured them that their best interests were his constant aim . The companions then proceeded to the election of a Prov . Grand Treasurer , and Comp . Andrew Durrant was unanimously re-elected for the
16 th time . The Grand Superintendent then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as under : Comp . Rev . Canon Quennell , M . E . Z . 214 ... Prov . G . H . „ E . J . Bowmaker , M . E . Z . 1900 ... ... Prov . G . J . „ Thos . J . Rall ng , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . Z . and S . E . 51 ( 16 th year ) ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ F . S . Guy , M . E . Z . 1437 ... ... Prov . G . S . N .
„ W . Gower , M . E . Z . 2374 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ F . J . Eedle , M . E . Z . elect 2184 ... ... Prov . G . P . Soj . „ T . Grummant , M . E . Z . 2005 ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ C . R . Finch , H . 1024 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ C . W . Barnard , H . 1000 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . S . Hammond , J . 1437 •¦• ••• Pf ° v . G . Std . Br . ,, A . Lucking , P . A . G . D . C Eng ., P . Z . and
Areas . 1000 ( ioth year ) ... ... Prov . G . D . C „ G . W . Pascall , M . E . Z . 276 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ Jno . Boreham , Org . 1437 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . R . Carter , S . E . 2501 ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . ,, A . W . Martin ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .
On the motion of the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Principals and companions of the Priory Chapter for the excellent arrangements they had made for the meeting . The vote was acknowledged by Comp . E . J . BOWMAKER , M . E . Z . 1000 , and the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then announced that the next meeting would be held at Chingford .
Before the P . G . Chapter was closed , it was agreed , on the suggestion of the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , that thc Prov . G . S . E . should write a letter of condolence to Comp . George Corbie , the retiring Prov . Third G . Principal , who had been prevented from coming to the meeting by the death ol his brother .
The companions , to the number oi about 50 , afterwards dined together at the Middleton Hotel , an excellent repast being well-served by the host , Comp . Buxton .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge , was held-at Cockermouth , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., under the banner of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 . It is 13 years since the province met at Cockermouth , and as the eldest son of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . W . W . R . Sewell , is this year W . M . of the entertaining lodge , the locale was most appropriate . Needless to say , the Cockermouth brethren spared no efforts in perfecting the arrangements for the proper reception of the Provincial
Grand Lodge , and , as a charming autumn day broke on the ancient borough , there was a larger attendance than usual from all parts of the two counties . Light refreshments were provided for the visitors in the local lodge room , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the parish hall of All Saints ' , recently erected on the site of the old Grammar School , which was erected by Lord Wharton , an ancestor of the Duke of Wharton , Grand Master of England , in the early part of the last century , and in which the poet Wordsworth was educated .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by Bro . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , Prov . G . M ., supported by Bros . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Col . W . H . Atkinson , P . S . G . W . ; J . Barr , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . P . S . G . W ., Past Dep . G . M . of Victoria ; G . Dalrymple , P . G . Std . Br ., P . G . Sec . ; Dr .
Braithwaite , P . J . G . W . ; C . Crowder , P . P . J . G . W . ; H . Bewes , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Mills , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . J . Burgess , P . P . J . G . W . ; Rev . G . B . Armes , M . A ., P . G . C ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . C ; and many other Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C . Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and C . P . Richards , P . P . S . G . D . West Lanes .
The Prov . G . M ., Bros . Sewell , Dalrymple , and Lamonby having b * : en saluted , the roll of lodges was called , when it was found that all were represented , with the exception of the Vale of Eden , Appleby . Bro . R . J . NELSON , P . G . Treas ., produced the financial report for the past year , which showed a balance of ^ , 129 odd in hand , notwithstanding that the payments included 200 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .
The report was adopted , as also that of the Educational and Benevolent Fund . Bro . Nelson was afterwards re-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer with acclamation , The new Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then invested as follows :
Bro . S . Broadbent , P . M . 119 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ J . Roper , W . M . 1070 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . H . D . Rawnsley , P . M . 1073 ... ... ID C / -u I ! Rev . J . Tyson , 1532 * ... j Prov . G . Chaps . „ R . J . Nelson , P . M . 129 ,.. ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . W . R . Sewell , W . M . 1002 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ G . Dalrymple , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ... Prov . G . Sec . „ T . H . Winder , P . M . 2217 ... ... Prov . S . G . D .
„ J . Winder , W . M . 1297 ... ... ... Frov . J . G . D . „ W . Leek , W . M . 19 S 9 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ J . Dixon , P . M . 872 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ S . Hinde , P . M . 119 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ Sergt .-Major Lockyer , P . M . 310 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ I . Ashworth , P . M . 1660 ... ... IT , r- c . j r > „ W . Rawes , P . M j Prov . G . Std . Brs .
„ W . H . Hoodless , P . M . 327 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . Kassell , P . M . 1074 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ J . Morton , P . M . 1400 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ J . W . Scott , P . M . 22 S 5 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst .
„ W . Pogson , W . M . 310 ... ... ... " I „ J . E . Dowie , W . M . 371 ... „ R . Monkhouse , W . M . 371 ... ... I D n c . , „ J . E . Singleton , W . M . 872 VProv . G . Stwds . „ H . S . Wilson , P . M . 1073 ... ... j „ W . Hannah , W . M . 1660 ... ... J „ J . C . Hellon , P . M . 1267 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
Five members having been re-elected for the Educational and Benevolent Fund , and the Prov . G . Treas . and Sec . re-elected , the Charity Committee ' s report was presented and adopted . It included several grants to decayed brethren and widows , as also a candidate for admission to the R -yal Masonic Institution for Girls .
The Prov . G . Sec . was heartily congratulated by resolution on his recovery from a serious illness arising from pneumonia . The PROV . G . M . briefly referred to the flourishing condition of the province , the voting power of which was now the highest it had ever been . The Prov . G . Lodge was then closed .
The brethren , numbering over 200 , were then formed in procession for church service , headed by the band ofthe County Industrial School , playing a march speciall y arranged for the occasion , which included several of the good old Masonic choruses , so customary at festive gatherings in the north of England . The route of the procession to All Saints' Church was over the Jubilee Bridge , into the main street . The return was round the statue of
Earl of Mayo , who during his parliamentary representation of Cockermouth , was a member of Skiddaw Lodge , and who , it will never be forgotten , was cruell y assassinated whilst holding the high position of Governor General of India . The monument , it may be added , was adorned with flowers , amongst the devices being the square and compasses . The streets were crowded with spectators , and a most charming autumn dav smilinir on the
^ P'aVi the scene was very enlivening throughout . Arrived at the parish church , the ornate interior of which was further embellished with its harvest lestival decorations , choral evening prayer was intoned by the curate , the Kev . A . C . DE BoiNVILLE . The special lessons were read by Bro . W . F . LAMONHYan ex-honorary
, » y reader of the diocese of Melbourne , and an eloquent sermon was Preached b y Bro . the Rev . G . B . ARMES , P . P . G . Chaplain . The offertory as , as usual , devoted to the provincial charities , and , with the pronouncing closed d ' Cti 0 n by the V ' 1 Car ' lhe Rev ' ' * PmKm ' M A lhe servic <*
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
Subsequently nearly a hundred brethren adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro . H . Peacock , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Bro . Colonel Sewell presided , supported right and left by Bros . Rev . J . Tyson , W . F . Lamonby , G . Dalrymple , John Barr , E . J .
Burgess , and C . Gowan . Much to the regret of every one present the Provincial Grand Master had been obliged to leave , in order to reach home that night . The day ' s proceedings were pleasantly and harmoniously brought to a close shortly after six o'clock .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Essex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ESSEX .
The annual meeting of the above Prov . Grand Chapter was held in the Victoria Hall , Alexandra-street , Southend , on Thursday , the 6 th instant , excellent arrangements for the meeting having been made by the Priory Chapter , No . 1000 . His Honour Comp . Judge Philbrick , Q . C , who travelled from Salisbury for the purpose , presided , and was supported by the following .-
Comps . Richard Clowes , P . G . Std . Br ., as Prov . G . H . ; Harris Hills , Prov . G . J . j Thos . J . Railing , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . S . E . ; R . K . Bull , P . Z . 1437 , Prov . G . S . N . ; Andrew Durrant , P . Z . and Treas . 276 , Prov . G . Treas . ; Jno . Spencer , S . E . 1437 , Prov . G . S . B . ; A . Lucking , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . D . C . ; John Boreham , Org . 1437 , Prov . G . Org . ; W . M . Butcher , M . E . Z . 453 , Prov . G . S . E . ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . Janitor ; Capt . Hearn , G . S . B . Eng .: Canon
Quennell , M . E . Z . 214 ; W . Gayton , P . Z . 214 , P . P . G . R . ; J . J . C . Turner , P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . J . ; F . " S . Guy , M . E . Z . 1437 ; G . R . Dawson , P . Z . 1000 , P . P . A . G . S . ; A . Vandervord , P . Z . 1000 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; W . E . Bridgland , P . Z . iooo , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Grummant , M . E . Z . 2005 ; C . R . Finch , H . 1024 ; Jas . Block , H . 21 S 4 ; G . W . Pascall , M . E . Z . 276 ; C . W . Barnard , H . 1000 ; E . ] . Bowmaker , M . E . Z . 1000 j Jas . Pinder , P . P . A . G . Soj . ; j . S . Hammond , J . 1437 ;
Thos . Ringrose , M . E . Z . 2184 , P . P . A . G . S . E . ; Wm . Gower , M . E . Z . 2374 ; Jas . P . Lewin , P . Z . 272 , P . P . G . S . N . ; F . A . Renshawe , A . S . 453 ; J . H . Pavitt , P . S . 453 j R . Ford , 1000 ; James Berry , 1000 , Robt . Cook , J . 276 ; Arthur ] . Watts ; J . P . Green , H . 276 ; Alf . J . Arthy , J . 1000 ; Chas . H . Bestow , J . 2374 ; Henry W . Lee , 453 ; Chas . H . Bowmaker , 1000 ; W . G . Beaumont , 2374 ; T . Byford , W . L . Crow , P . J . Burdett , and F . England , all of 1000 ; the Rev . F . H . Russell , 214 ; G . Jacob , 1000 ; John R . Carter , S . E . 2501 ; and W . Bleick , 2501 .
The minutes of the last annual Prov . Grand Chapter , held at Romford , having been confirmed , letters and telegrams were read from several companions unavoidably prevented attending . The roll of chapters was called , and all but one were found to be represented .
The report of the Board of General Purposes was unanimously adopted . It stated that the 13 chapters of the province showed a membership of 355 as against 345 last year , and that there had been during the year 36 exaltations , seven joining members , whilst the resignations had been 23 , deaths seven , exclusions four . The next business was the election of three members to serve on the
Board of General Purposes for the ensuing year , and as only the required number had been nominated , the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT declared them to be elected as follows : —Comps . G . H . Finch , P . Z . 2005 , P . P . G . J . ; John J . C . Turner , P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . J . ; and Francis A . White , P . Z . 1437 , P . P . G . J .
The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then addressed the companions . He remarked that he was very pleased to once more be amongst his companions in Essex . As one advanced in life one felt more the value of one's early friendships , and it did his heart good to look upon their kindly faces . Their province like all good institutions had not made much history during the past year . The number of chapters remained the same , though the membership had slightly increased , and was in fair proportion to the lodges . He was glad to know that they were a happy family—there was no friction
of any sort ; and the chapters were carrying on the higher work which was a continuation of that commenced in . the Craft , and to which those only who realised the value of Freemasonry attained . They therefore in the Royal Arch had what might justly be called the cream of the brethren . The Grand Superintendent concluded by thanking the companions for the kindness with which he was always received ; and assured them that their best interests were his constant aim . The companions then proceeded to the election of a Prov . Grand Treasurer , and Comp . Andrew Durrant was unanimously re-elected for the
16 th time . The Grand Superintendent then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as under : Comp . Rev . Canon Quennell , M . E . Z . 214 ... Prov . G . H . „ E . J . Bowmaker , M . E . Z . 1900 ... ... Prov . G . J . „ Thos . J . Rall ng , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . Z . and S . E . 51 ( 16 th year ) ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ F . S . Guy , M . E . Z . 1437 ... ... Prov . G . S . N .
„ W . Gower , M . E . Z . 2374 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ F . J . Eedle , M . E . Z . elect 2184 ... ... Prov . G . P . Soj . „ T . Grummant , M . E . Z . 2005 ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ C . R . Finch , H . 1024 ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ C . W . Barnard , H . 1000 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . S . Hammond , J . 1437 •¦• ••• Pf ° v . G . Std . Br . ,, A . Lucking , P . A . G . D . C Eng ., P . Z . and
Areas . 1000 ( ioth year ) ... ... Prov . G . D . C „ G . W . Pascall , M . E . Z . 276 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ Jno . Boreham , Org . 1437 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . R . Carter , S . E . 2501 ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . ,, A . W . Martin ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .
On the motion of the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Principals and companions of the Priory Chapter for the excellent arrangements they had made for the meeting . The vote was acknowledged by Comp . E . J . BOWMAKER , M . E . Z . 1000 , and the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then announced that the next meeting would be held at Chingford .
Before the P . G . Chapter was closed , it was agreed , on the suggestion of the GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , that thc Prov . G . S . E . should write a letter of condolence to Comp . George Corbie , the retiring Prov . Third G . Principal , who had been prevented from coming to the meeting by the death ol his brother .
The companions , to the number oi about 50 , afterwards dined together at the Middleton Hotel , an excellent repast being well-served by the host , Comp . Buxton .