Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cambridgeshire.

The minutes of the last meeting , held November 27 th , 1899 , were read by Bro . O . Papworth , and confirmed . The roll of the Prov . Grand Officers and the roll of lodges having been called , The Prov . G . Treasurer , Bro . C . H . Davey , presented his accounts , which had been duly audited , and the same were passed . The Registrar ' s Returns of the lodges was presented as follows :

Lodge . Last Initia- Joining Deaths With- Present Members of Nos . year , tions . Members . drawals . JNumber . Prov . G . L . SS S 6 3 1 1 3 S 6 23 441 Gy 3 o o 3 6 9 19 809 . 6 S 7 o o 4 71 28 S 59 210 35 3 3 54 " 91 29 1492 26 o 2 o o 28 2 2107 41 3 4 o o 48 to 3727 44 7 o o 3 48 1

544 5 8 10 4 6 7 54 i " 2 Bro . C . H . DAVEY proposed that Bro . J . Read be elected Prov . Grand Treasurer . This was seconded by Bro . T . A . GUYATT , and agreed to . The Prov * . Grand Master then proceeded to appoint and invest the Prov . Grand Officers as follow :

Bro . W . P . Spalding , P . M . 88 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ A . S . Bell , I . P . M . 859 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . * „ Rev . A . L . Brown , W . M . 859 ... ... *) Prn „ . ,, Rev . C . G . Griffinhoofe , Chap . 859 ... $ Pr ° V' G' Cha P - „ J . Read , 2727 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Norfolk ( elected ) ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . Hutchinson , P . M ., Treas . 2107 ... Prov . G . Reg .

„ Oliver Papworth , P . M ., Sec . 88 , P . P . S . G . W . ( re-appointed ) ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ F . J . Moden , W . M . 8 S ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ I . S . Johnson , W . M . 809 ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ R . H . Adie , W . M . 1492 ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ F . Dewberry , P . M ., D . C . 441 . P . P . S . G . W . ( re-appointed ) ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . R . Roper , P . M ., Chap . 441 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . Dudley-Ward , S . D . 859 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ H . M . Martin , Org . 2107 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ T . A . Guyatt , W . M . 2727 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ W . Fuller , 88 ... ... ... I

„ H . H . Tebbutt , 441 ... ... ... | „ F . VV . Bradley , 809 }¦ Prov . G . Stwds . „ ri . G . Comber , J . W . 859 ... ... ( „ L . F . Crane , J . D . 859 ...

„ J . W . Metcalfe , I . G . 2107 ... ... J „ C . H . Ellis , Tyler , 859 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

In regard to Bro . Oliver Papworth , the PROV . G . MASTER mentioned that he had held the ollice longer than any previous Prov . G . Secretary . The Report of the Cambs . Masonic Charity Association for the past year was presented by Bro . O . Papworth , the Secretary thereof . ( A notice of it WP . S given in last week ' s Freemason . )

Upon the motion of Bro . B . CHENNELL , seconded by Bro . J . M . HARVEY , it was agreed to nominate Bro . Oliver Papworth for re-election on the Beard of Management for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the PROV G . MASTER remarking how much the province was indebted to Bro . Papworth for what he had done in previous years .

Charity jewels were presented to Bros . J . H . Moyes , SS , and F . H . Potts , 2107 , and Charity jewel clasps to Bros . Oliver Papworth , 88 , and W . J , Armitage , 859 . The PROV . G . MASTER said there were others a / so who were entitled , and it showed that good work was being done amongst them for the Charities .

The PROV . G . MASTER proposed that the sum of 10 guineas be voted to the South African Masonic Relief Fund . He observed that a grant of this kind was not a hardy perennial . Its object was useful and well deserved , for many of the Broiherhood had suffered . The DEPUTY PROV , GRAND MASTER seconded , and the motion was agreed to .

The outgoing Prov . G . Treasurer , Bro . C . H . DAVEY , proposed , Bro . W . P . SPALDING seconded , and it was agreed that 15 guineas be voted to the Cambridge Masonic Charity Association for current expenses , and 10 guineas to one or more of the Masonic Charities . The PROV . GRAND MASTER proposed a hearty vote of thanks to those brethren who had served as Stewards to the Masonic Charities during the year on bthalf of the province .

The DEPUTY P . G . M ., in seconding , said nothing would give the province more satisfaction than to find that the stream of Charity was not running dry . The motion was agreed to . The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Lion Hotel , Petty Cury , for banquet . At its close ,

The PROV . GRAND MASTER gave " The Queen and the Craft and Royal Arch Masonry . " " The Health of the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of England and G . Z ., " was next given from the chair , with the remark that his Royal Highness ( who had now entered upon his 27 th year ol office ) was a good and keen Mason and did his work uncommonly well .

In proposing " The Grand Lodge Officers , " the PROV . G . MASTER expressed the opinion that there should be a Prov . G . Lodge for London . As matters now stood , the only chance of a London brother getting the purple was in Grand Lodge . If there were a Province of London the Haims ol brethren in all the districts of England for Grand Lodge office

could be more considered . At the same time , the best was now done that could be ( font- to pcknowledge deserving brethren , although Grand Lodge auihoriti ' .-s could tut do ail they would like to do . In connection with the tojisi In- mi ntiont'd Bro . the Rev . J . H . Gray , P . G . Chap . Eng ., and Bro . G . 1 . McKay , P . G . Std . Br . Eng .

Bro . the Kev . J . H . GRAY responded for the Officers of Grand Lodge , and said it was a proud thing to belong to such a body , which worked so hard for Freemasonry in general . He was looking forward with interest to an account of their visit to Berlin .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cambridgeshire.

The DEP . PROV . G . MASTER next submitted "The Health of the Prov . G . Master of Cambridgeshire , " and congratulated him upon the prosperity of the province , the number of Freemasons now being incomparably larger than a few years ago . And as to the future , two of their lodges would have to alter their bye-laws or turn from their portals the seekers after light . There was no doubt that the Craft was prospering in the province .

and this was dear to the heart of their Prov . G . Master . 1 hey had also to congratulate Colonel Caldwell that his rule had been so prosperous , wise , and dignified , and that he was so eminently kind . ( Applause . ) They desired nothing more than that his beneficent rule should continue . The PROV . GRAND MASTER said he was exceedingly proud of the results of the two provincial meetings they had held that day , and the

enthusiasm that had characterised them . The Grand Chapter , which took place first , was attended by a larger number than at any previous meeting since he had presided as Grand Superintendent ; and Prov . Grand Lod ge was so largely attended that the supply of chairs ran short , the attendance being larger than he remembered before , good as it was at Wisbech last year . It was a very great pleasure to him to see the province growing and

united . The numbers this year were virtually stationary , but whilst the Isaac Newton Lodge had decreased by students " going down" into other parts of the country , other lodges had increased , and the province had also increased in the efficiency of its work . It was pleasant to see their youngest lodge ( St . Audrey ' s ) so growing and flourishing , and introducing into Freemasonry many men who would otherwise have remained outside .

Even if some of the lodges altered their bye-laws so as to permit of an increase in their membership , there would still be room for other lodges to be formed and the general membership of the province increased . The opening of the lodge at Ely had in no way interfered with the other lodges , except to encourage rivalry and emulation . There were good spots for the

establishment of new lodges , and he would do what he could to forward so laudable a step . He was pleased to see all the lodges so well represented that day . The Grand Master of such a Province , might well be proud , He hoped it would continue in its present harmony , and go on increasing in size and in spreading Masonic knowledge ,

The PROV . GRAND MASTER next gave " The Health of his Deputy and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Referring to the Prov . S . G . W ., whose appointment could not fail to be approved , he congratulated Bro . Spalding upon the success of his useful Masonic Year Book , and also congratulated htm upon the honour attained b y his son ,

Mr . P . J . Spalding , in a difficult university examination . ( Young Mr . Spalding had previously gained first-class honours in the Law Tripos and in the Historical Tripos , and last Thursday he won the first Whewell Scholarship for International Law . ) Bro . Rev . J . H . GRAY having responded in a most happy vein ,

Bro . W . P . SPALDING submitted the toast of "The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institutions , " and , after thanking the P . G . M . for the kindly reference to his son , spoke of the enthusiasm of Bro . McKay in the cause of Charity , remarking that that worthy brother was of the greatest assistance to their own Masonic Charity Association . Bro . G . J . MCKAY , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ( a member of 88 ) , thanked

them for associating his name with the toast , for the Masonic Charities had always been nearest his heart . To his mind , Masonry without Charity would be a myth . He congratulated the Prov . Grand Master on what had been done in Cambridgeshire ; their progress in the past had been made by leaps and bounds * , and through the energy of their indefatigable Secretary

the province was making progress in Charity year by year . He had not the slightest doubt but that in the new century the Province of Cambridgeshire would eclipse all its previous effjrts . Bro . J . V . PRYOR proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " for whom Bro . BIRT ( St . Ivo ) responded . The PROV . G . M . thanked tbe Scientific Lodge for the holding of Prov . Grand Lodge under their banner ; and Bro . F . J . MODEN , W . M ., responded . The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings , the pleasure of which had been enhanced by the harmony contributed by several brethren .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cambridge Shire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CAMBRIDGE SHIRE .

This Prov . G . Chapter held a meeting at the University Hall , Cambridge , on Friday , the 7 th instant , when 41 companions were present . The Prov . G . Chapter was opened at 4 . 4 S by Comps . Col . R . Townley Caldwell , G . Superintendent , * Frank Piggott , Prov . G . H . ; and Frederick Dewberry , Prov . G . J .

The minutes of the last Prov . G . Chapter , held November 28 th , 1899 , were read by Comp . W . H . J ARROLD , and confirmed . The Auditors' Report of the Treasurer ' s accounts , which showed a balance in hand , was adopted .

Comp . W . H . FRANCIS , P . Z . 859 , who has been Prov . G . Treasurer for four years , proposed Comp . P . Bramall , of the Etheldreda Chapter , No . Sag , Wisbech , for the office oi Prov . G . Treasurer , and this was agreed to . The G . Superintendent then appointed and invested the officers of Prov . G . Chapter as under-stated . *

Comp . G . F . Rogers , 859 ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ H . King , 441 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ W . H . Jarrold , SS ... ... ... Prov . G . b . E . „ R . Percy F . W . Simpson , 859 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ P . Bramall , 809 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ T . R . Bambridge , 809 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ S . H . Sharman , 441 ... ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ W . Sindall , 88 ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ H . C . Knott , S 59 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . b „ J . H . Moyes , 88 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . J . Armitage , S 59 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ A . IL Langridge , 88 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C „ H . Davis , 809 ... ... ... Prov . G . O rg ^ „ C . H . Ellis , 859 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . The Prov . Grand Chapter was then closed ,