Consecration Of The Saint Andrew's Chapter, No. 1817.

only by the First Principal , though in his prominent position much is expected of him , but by all the officers , for one is dependent upon another . Let the Principals be well supported , their authority upheld , their orders carried out with alacrity . Let the officers as they advance year by year master their work and excel in it , not only in the perfection of ritual but in the attention to detail , for this is in itself a discipline . Let all remember that some preparation and thought

are always necessary before coming to a chapter—the ceremonies will not carry themselves through , for Masonry is a living ceremony in which those who assist in the work and those who are spectators remind themselves of the obligations of Masonry . In chapter we acknowledge and we bear in mind the presence of the true and living God Most High . We open our chapter with prayer , we close it with an ascription to God on High , and we commend ourselves to His keeping on

the Volume of the Sacred Law . Specific preparation for an apprehension of the ceremony and of the work to come before the convocation are necessary , or if they are wanting , the empty form , the absence of reality will do no good , but will bring harm to Masonry in failing to keep the interest of those who are equal to their work , or of the beginner who is eager to learn , all of whom have a right to look for correct and impressive work—work which is attractive and

instructive Then let all the members recollect the responsibility of selecting only fit persons for exaltation . Only those who are really interested , who really desire knowledge and desire it only for its service and its promotion , will be a credit to you . And let us maintain and promote the tone of our Order , remembering that the tone of an institution is the tone of the average member which is raised or lowered by the tone of the individual member . Witb-these limitations

and in these surroundings jyou will impart to others the light which you have desired and have found in R . A . Masonry . Finally our Masonic work is not an end but a means . We need not , and we do not , claim to be superior to those who are not within the lodge or the chapter , but as Masons , and by means of our ritual we are perhaps more frequently reminded than some people of sacred things , of reverence , and of God . Let us , as Masons , by means of our

brotherhood and our advantages in Masonry , as well as beyond its borders , ever remember that " here we have no continuing city , but we seek one to come . " May this chapter be to the advantage of Masonic life , and be so carried on in the years that are to come that it may be a credit , a help , and an example to all—with plenty and abundance , with joy and cheerfulness , with peace and unanimity , with fidelity and friendship !

At the close of the ceremony the CONSECRATING OFFICER suggested that a telegram should be despatched to the Grand Superintendent informing him of the successful inauguration of the new chapter , and expressing the sympathy of the companions in his illness , and best wishes for his speedy recovery . This was done , and a reply of thanks was received from his Honour , and his best wishes for the success of the chapter .

Meantime two of the Principals designate—Comps . James Berry , M . E . Z ., and Robert Ford , H ., were impressively installed into their respective offices by Comp . Albert Lucking , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . D . of C . The J . designate was unavoidably prevented attending .

The other officers were elected as under : Comp . Thos . Byford , S . E . ; A . J . Watts , S . N . , * F . England , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Elliott G . Fletcher , P . S . j G . Jacob and George R . Rowe , Asst . Sojs . ; C . W . Barnard , P . P . G . S . B ., D . of C . , * Wm . A . Kemp , Org . ; Oliver Trigg , Morris Cohen , A . J . Marden , Oswald Trigg , Alfred J . Whurr , George P . Gozzett , and Percival C . Watts , Stwds . ; and F . Slade , Janitor .

A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Consecrating Officers for . their services , they were elected hon . members of the new chapter , and each presented with a jewel commemorative ol the event . Nearly 50 companions afterwards dined together , the usual toasts being duly honoured . During the evening a capital programme of music was rendered , those taking part being Miss Florence Machin , Bro . W . H . Stevenson , Comp . C . H . Bowmaker , and Mr . Fred Wilson .

Consecration Of The Granville Chapter No. 1096.

CONSECRATION OF THE GRANVILLE CHAPTER No . 1096 .

The consecration of the above chapter , under the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch , Province of Kent , took place at the South-Eastern Hotel , Deal , on the 13 th instant , the ceremony of consecration being most impressively performed by Comp . the Right Hon . Earl Amherst , Pro Grand Z ., Grand Superintendent of Kent , who was most ably assisted by Comp . Horatio Ward , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . P . G . J ., as D . C .

There was a large attendance of companions , amongst whom were the following , in addition to those whose names are otherwise mentioned :

Comps . H . M . Biggleston . P . Z . 31 ; ] . Plant , P . Z . 31 , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Hosking , P . Z . 429 , J . 127 , Prov . G . D . of C . , * H . G . Croncen , 184 ; J . D . Terson , P . Z . 199 , M . E . Z . 258 7 , P . P . G . S . N . ; E . M . Stevens , M . E . Z . 199 ; Solomon , 483 j G . F . Busbridge . P . Z . 503 , P . P . G . S . ; S . Wagon , P . Z . 503 , P . P . G . S . B . ; D . T . J . Lyle , P . Z . 503 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Weller , P . Z . 503 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; H . M . Apps , P . Z . 503 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; G . Cornell , P . Z . 503 ; G . Knowles , P . Z . 503 ;

W . G . Head , H . 503 ; C . F . Bow , J . 503 ; J . Stapeley , ist A . S . 503 ; J . Wood , 503 , * W . Hughes , M . E . Z . 55 S ; J . Kingsford , P . Z . 709 , Prov . G . Reg . ; A . F . S . Bird , P . Z . 784 , P . P . G . J . ; G . H . Denne , M . E . Z . 784 , P . P . G . S . ; T . de Brunnow Holmes , P . Z . 784 ; J . Edgar , J . 784 ; F . H . Browne , P . S . 7 84 ; S . R . Norman , Janitor 7 8 4 ; Austin , Prov . G . Janitor ; V . England , M . E . Z . 1000 , Treas . 1817 , Prov . G . S . B . Essex ; R . Cawley , J . ; and Forrester , 599 .

The Grand Superintendent , accompanied by the Past Grand and Provincial Grand Officers , having entered the chapter in procession , appointed his oflicers pro tem . as follows : Comps . J . S . Eastes , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . H ., as H . ; Benjamin Snell , P . P . G . J ., as J . ; W . Russell , P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Treas ., as S . E . ; and Horatio Ward , P . G . Std . Br . England , P . P . G . J . ( who kindly supplied the consecrating vessels ) , as D . C . ; and the chapter was opened by the Consecrating Principals .

The Grand Superintendent and Prov . G . H . and Prov . G . J . having been saluted , the M . E . Z . addressed the companions on the motive of the meeting . The petition and charter were read by thc acting S . E ., and the companions having signified their approval of the Principals designate , an eloquent oration on the nature and principles of the Institution wa 1 delivered by the acting Installing Principal , Comp . SNELL , and the ceremony of consecration was proceeded with , the musical portion being most ably carried out under the direction of Comp . T . Troman , Mus . Bac . Oxon , P . Z ., who presided at the organ . M p v mp' ^ ' W * Court » M . E . Z . 503 , was then inducted into the chair of m . u .... ; Comp . H . Chambers , P . Z . 2404 , for Comp . Allan Mcintosh , P . J .

Consecration Of The Granville Chapter No. 1096.

2404 , who has left the district , into the chair of H . ; and Comp . G . Band , 2404 , in the chair of J . The investiture of officers was then performed by the M . E . Z ., the remaining founders of the chapter , who will hold office during the first year

of its existence , being Comes . C . Gladwell , J . 2404 Scribe E . ; C . B . Wellden , 31 , Scribe N . ; H . Chambers , P . Z . 2404 , Treas . ; A . W . Court , P . S . 503 , P . S . ; T . A . Harding , 903 , ist A . S . ; J . Parish , 2 nd A . S . ; W . T . Fisher , D . C ; T . Troman , Mus . Bac . Oxon , P . Z ., Org . ; and E . J . F . Hall , 2404 , Stwd .

On the motion of the M . E . Z ., seconded by tbe H ., a vote of thanks was accorded to the Grand Superintendent and Consecrating Officers for the services they had rendered in the ceremony of consecration , and it was resolved that they become honorary members of the chaoter . The companions had partaken of an excellent lunch prior to the consecration , and the Grand Superintendent and other visitors expressed their entire satisfaction with the arrangements throughout .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of N. And E. Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held ( on the invitation ofthe Britannia Chapter , No . 312 ) , in the Cnurch House , Flowergate , Whitby , on Friday , the 3 rd instant , when there were present—Comps . the Most Hon . the Marquess of Zetland , K . T ., Grand Superintendent ; the Right Hon . Lord Bolton , 236 , P . G . S . N . Eng ., Prov . G . H . ; Rev . E . Fox-Thomas , 312 , Prov . G . J . ; John Stevenson , 312 , P . P . G . I . ; M . C . Peck , 2 * 50 ,

P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . Scribe E . ; C . Tweedy , M . D ., 23 G , Prov . G . Scribe N . ; E . W . Purnell , 236 , P . P . G . Scribe N . ; J . W . Tindell , 1605 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Robt . McBean , 200 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Wm . Holloway , 602 , Prov . Grand Prin . Soj . ; Thomas Foley , 294 , and Jas . Wildbore , 57 , P . P . G . Prin . Soj . ; Thos . Bell , 1248 , Prov . ist . Asst . G . Soj . * , W . H . Attlay , 312 , P . P . A . G . S ., as Prov . 2 nd Asst . G . Soj . ; Edward Smithson , 312 , W . A . Hutchence , 543 , and Henry Watson , 73 * ., P . P . Asst . G . Sojs . ; J . T . Oliver , 312 , P . P . G . S . B ., as Prov . G . S . B . ; Chirle .

Gray , 734 , and Jas . R . Lane , 294 , P . P . G . S . Bs . ; Geo . Leigh , 2134 , P . P . G . S . B ., as Prov . G . Std . Br . ; Jas . Barton , 1605 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., as Prov . G . Std . Br . ; Thos . Fidler , 543 , and Burton Newbald , 312 , P . P . G . Std . Brs . ; Jno . Geo . Wallis , 1511 , Prov . G . D . of C ; W . J . Watson , 602 , P . P . G . D . of C ; Geo . Fetch , 1605 , and Edward Ryley , 1605 , P . P . A . G . Os . of C ; R . W . White , 312 , P . P . G . R ., as Prov . G . Org . ; Thos . B . Redfearn , 1 5 , Prov . Asst . G . Scribe E . ; Charles Travess , 200 , Prov . G . Janitor , togethsr with mi / ny Principals , Past Principals , and members of the various chapters in the

province . The Prov . Grand Chapter having been opened in form , the Grand Superintendent , the Prov . Grand Second and Third Principals , and the Past Grand Officers of England were saluted with grand honours . The opening hymn was then sung .

Letters of apology for absence were received from Comps . R . Hudson , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . G . S . E . Durham ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . Std . Br , Eng . ; Sir Joseph Sykes Rymer , W . H . Rose , P . P . G . H . . j H . Onslow Piercy , Gilbert Wilkinson , H . J . Morton , Rev . C . E . L . Wright , P . P . G . J . ; J . S . Moss , H . L . Swift , Jas . Milestone , P . P . G . N . ; G . Potter-Kirby , P . P . G . Treas . ; W . Lawton , J . T . Belk , S . Border , Geo . BohnR . G .

, Lucas , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Vernon Cooper , Col . H . F . Pudsey , L . P . Brekke , Fras . Creaser , H . Longford , M . D . ; Jas . A . Brown , P . P . G . P . S . ; G . W . Hudson , P . A . G . S ., * Wm . Watson , P . P . G . S . West Yorks ., * W . N . Cheesman , Arthur Jones , A . W . Cook , P . P . A . G . S . ; W . Richardson , P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Winpenny , P . P . G . S . B . , * H . J . C . Godfrey , P . G . Std . Br . ; I .

Winterschladen , H . C Clarke , J . L . Spetch , T . G . P . Barlow , T . M . Goldie , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; S . Ridge , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; Telah Harding , P . G . O . ; J . R . Stringer , P . P . G . O . ; H . Colbeck , M . E . Z . 250 ; J . Harrison , P . Z . 602 ; J . Bilson , P . Z . 1010 ; and J . Leach Charter , M . E . Z . 2134 . The minutes of the last Prov . G . Chapter , held at Middlesbrough , on 22 nd May , 1000 , were taken as read and confirmed .

The annual balance sheet , having been audited and found correct , was taken as read , and unanimously adopted . Comp . Thomas Atkinson , M . E . Z . 312 , was then unanimously elected Prov . Grand Treasurer upon the proposition ofthe PROV . G . REG ., seconded by the PROV . G . J .

Comps . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ,, P . P . G . H ., * and T . Gerard Hodgson , P . P . G . D . C , were then re-elected Auditors upon the proposition of the PROV . ASST . GRAND SCRIUE E ., seconded by Comp . J . H . HARROWING H . 312 . The various chapters in the province then communicated .

The following Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested . The Prov . Grand Third Principal was solemnly obligated ;

Comp . the Right Hon . Lord Bolton , P . G . S . N . Eng ., 23 6 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ E . W . Purnell ( Lord Mayor of York ) , 236 ... Prov , G . J . ,, Michael Charles Peck , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., * . ' 5 o Prov . G . S . E . „ Thos . G . Milner , 57 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ Thos . Atkinson , 312 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas .

„ VV . A . Hutchence , 543 ... ... Prov . G . Reg , „ Jas . York Torr , 250 ... ... ... p . G . P . S . „ F . VV . Halliwell , 1611 ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ W . R . Gensz , 602 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ Percival Vernon , 1248 ... ... Prov . G . S . B „ J . T . R . Miller , 660 ... ... ... } _ . _ ^ , ^ „ Geo . Rennard , 734 ... ... ... j Prov * G * Sld * Brs .

„ Jno . Geo . Wallis , 1 5 ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ William Ross , 294 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C . „ J . W . Chapman , 1248 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Thos . B , Redfearn , 1511 ... ... Prov . Asst . G . S . E . „ Charles Travess , 200 ... Prov . G . Janitor . The newly-appointed Prov , Grand Oflicers were saluted with grand honours .

The G . SUPERINTENDENT then delivered the following address : Excellent Companions—After a lapse of eight years we again assemble in Annual Convocation in this pleasant and picturesque old town , whicn is must interesting alike to tlie antiquary , the artist , and the naturalist , t ' ne b ' re . indson too , may find ample material for his special study in Comp . Fox-Thomas's excellent histories of the Lion Lodge and the Britannia Chapter , under whose