The M.W. Grand Master At York.

Arid here came in one of the prettiest details of the ceremony . A number of children—little girls in li ght dresses and little boys in dark suitstrooped one alter the other up the steps , and with a bow or a curtsey to his Royal Highness , laid purses of money upon the newly-laid m etnorial stone . Each played his or her part to perfection , from the oldest down to the tiny creature who had to be helped up the steps , and who gazed about her with evident curiosity and in admiration of the brilliant regalia which the Prince wore . One or two , more ambitious than the rest , or acting upon rehearsed

instructions , sought to play the young courtier . But to walk backwards along an unfamiliar surlace , with the knowledge that a fli ght of stairs is in the rear and a Prince of Royal blood in front , is a feat which most will have yet to learn to accomplish with ease . A kindly steward saved the equilibrium of several who attempted the performance , and only one—a little lellow in court costume—was at all successful . The spectators were evidently not the only persons tickled by this courtly conduct upon the part of such young citizens , for the Prince joined heartily in the laughter which constantly broke upon the 'formality of the scene .

The Lord Mayor of York , Bro . Aid . THOS . VAREY , then addressed the Prince . In the name of the citizens of York he respectfully tendered his thanks for his Royal Hi ghness ' s condescension in associating himself with them on that occasion , and for laying the memorial stone of the Art and Science Institute . The visit of the heir-apparent had been looked forward to with the most pleasurable anticipation by the citizens , both collectively and individually ; and he , therelore , begged to tender to his Royal Highness an expression ot their loyal and devoted affection .

I he PRINCE OF WALES in replying said : M y Lord Mayor of York and brethren , I feel gratelul lor your kind words . I can assure you that it has been a great pleasure that I have laid the memorial stone of your Institute to-day . I am glad to think t ^ at I have been able to do so with Masonic honours —( applause )—and with so iargean assemblage of the brethren present . ( Applau . se . ) Most sincerely do I hope that this Institute will flourish and be a boon in every way to the inhabitants of this great city . I thank you once more lor the kind welcome given me to-day . ( Loud applause . )

This completed one ot the most imposing ceremonies that York and modern times has beheld . Ceremony and audience alike were brilliant . Among those who adorned the dais b y their presence was Lord Houghton , the High Sheriff ( Mr . Walter Morrison ) , Lord Egerton , of Tatton , Lord Moreton , M . P ., bir George Wombwell , Mr . Creyke , M . P . Besides Masons and corporate officials , there was in the body ol the enclosure a large and influential deputation from the Yorkshire Union of Mechanics' Institutes .

This deputation consisted of Sir Edward Baines , the Union ' s President ; Messrs . E . Yewdalland H . Wardman , hon . sees . ; Rev . H . Heaton . Leeds ; Mr . T . Dawson , President of the Leeds Mechanics' Institute ; Mr . J . Hanson , Vice-President ol the Bradford Institute ; Mr . J . W . Davis , President of the Halifax Philosophical Society ; Mr . T . Lister , of Barnsley ; Mr . J . Holmes , ol Roundhay , Leeds ; Mr . W . Briggs and Mr . H . Oxley , of Wakefield ; Mr . S . P . Unwin ; and Mr . Frank Curzon , organising secretary . The

Prince entered his carnage at the door of the enclosure , and was driven rapidly to the Yorkshire Club , while tlie Grand Lodge returned to the Guildhall , and the Provincial Grand Lodge to the Assembly Rooms . At 20 minutes past 13 his Royal Highness drove to the " station , accompanied by the ^ Marquis ol Hamilton , Sir George Wombwell , and his equerry ( Col . Ellis ) . A great and enthusiastic crowd awaited them along

the route over Lendal Bridge , and at the station , where a guard of honour , consisting of a troop of the 5 th Dragoon Guards had been drawn up . A special Great Northern train , in charge of Mr . Cockshott , superintendent of the Charing Cross Railway Station , was in wailing , and half an hour after noon his Royal Hi g hness quitted the city , the Marquis of Hamilton and Col . Ellis accompanying him . During the entire day the streets were crowded with sight-seers , and at night there were illuminauons .

Immediately after the ceremony ot laying the foundation-stone the Lord Mayor ( . Alderman Thos . Varey ) entertained about So of his brother Masons to a recherche repast in the State Room of the Mansion House , the guests including the following members of the Craft : Members of Grand Lodge—Bros . Lord Milltown , S . G . W . ; J . D . Allcroft , G . Treas . ; / Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., G . Reg . ; Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , G . D . of C . ; Kev . H . G . Morse and kev . W . O . Ihompson , G . Chaps . ; 1 " . W . lew and R .

Gooding , G . S . Deacons ; F . Green and T . H . Devonshire , G . J . Deacons ; Lieut .-Col . J . Peters , G . Swd . Br . ; T . D . Bolton , D . G . D . C . ; R . H . Thrupp , Assist . G D . C . ; Ueut .-Cul . A . C . F . Gough , G . Swd . Br . ; H . Bowyer , G . Std . Br . ; W . G . Cusins , U . Org . ; and W . Stephens , Assist . G . Purs . Provincial Grand Lodge—The Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . M . ; Dr . Bell , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Col . Sadler , P . G . S . W . ; Major Marwood , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . VV . Booth and Rev . VV . Chilman , Chaps . ; R . W . Hollon , Treas . ; C . WaisHl , Reg . ; M . C . Peck , Sec . ; M . Haberland , J . D . ; W . Holder , Supt . of Works ; M . T . Collingwood , D . C . j R . H . Peacock , A . D . C . ; J . R . Ansdell , Swd . Br . ; G . D . Storry , Org . ; J . S . Wilson , Purst . ; and J . Fairburn , Assist . Purst ,

Provincial Committee—T . B . Whytehead , J . Todd , J . S . Cumberland , G . Kirby , M . Millington , E . J . de Salis , and Maj > r McGachen . Corporation—the Stieriff , the Town Cleik , Aid . Terry , Aid . Sir James Meek , Aid . A . Walker , Aid . W . Varey , Councillor Balmford , Councillor Gainforth , and Councillor Rawling . Visitors and miscellaneous . —R . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec , Durham ; Hon . W . T . Ordf Powlett ; SirC . Legard , Bart ., Sir G . Flliot , Bart ., Prov . G . M . South Wales ; W . Lawton , Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., Prov . G . M . W . Yorks .: H . Smith . Prov . G . Sec . W

Yoiks . ; B . J . Ihompson , Piov . G . Sec . Northumberland ; Col . LeGendre N . Starkie , Prov . G . M . K . Lancashire ; W . W . Morgan , W . G . Penty , Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., Walter Reynolds , J . W . Woodall , J . J . Leeman , The Dean of York , J . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; F . R . Hedges , Sec . K . M . I . G . ; the W . Ms , of lodges 123 , 200 , 294 , 566 , 6 43 , 660 , 734 , 1010 , 1244 , 1248 , 1416 , 1618 , and 1991 , and the 5 th Dragoon Guards Lodge ; Capt . Gifford , 51 I 1 Dragoon Guards ; T . Fenn , A . Buckle , J . T . Seller , O . G . Padel , Marls ftoolte , G . Simpson , J . Blenkin , Lieut .-Colonel H . Somerville Burney , F . P . Morrell , and W . Lake { Freemason . )

The LORD MAYOR , who presided , proposed ' The Queen and the Craft , " the patroness of their Order , the mother of their Grand Master , and the most glorious Sovereign who had ever ruled over this realm . ( A pplause . ) The LORD MAYOR proposed "His Royal Highness the Grand Master , " and said he anticipated that , alike with himself , they felt proud to have that day participated in a ceremony presided over by the illustrious prince who honoured them by taking the place ol their ruler . ( Applause . ) He was no

less beloved and honoured than he was genial ; and coming amongst them , as he had done , and taking part in the ceremonies of that day , he had shown his respect and love for this ancient Craft . ( A pplause . ) Descended from ( IK 0 / 1 * ' hac * P roved h'mself a true brother ot their Royal Order , and he Uhe Lord Mayor ) knew ot no toast that that assembly should receive with greater enthusiasm than that of the Grand Master of English Freemasons , "is Royal Highness the Piince ol Wales . ( Cheers . )

1 he LORD MAYOR next proposed "The Pro Grand Master and the Urand Lodge of England . " His Lordship said he rose to propose an important toast . It was a matter of sincere regret to him that Lord Carnarvon was not able to be present with them at that moment . ( Hear . )

The M.W. Grand Master At York.

They , Masons , knew him and his services to their Order , and how desirous he was to forward their interests . ( Applause . ) The Grand Lodge of England must be coupled with his name , for he was closely identified " with that influential body . ( Applau-e . ) Thev were standing on cl . issic ground , for in that very room , in 1 S 41 , the Duke of Sussex held a Grand Lodge , and the traditions of York couple the name of the city intimately with Freemasonry from the earliest ages . ( A pplause . )

Lord MILLTOWN said that in the absence of the Pro Grand Master of England , he had the honour to return thanks for the kind way in which the toast had been received . It had been a source of very great pleasure to him to revisit that ancient city- ( npplause)— and to view once again the glories of the glorious minster , with all its architectural beauties , and it was especially a pleasure to recognise the generous hospitality with which the Chief Magistrate had assisted at their ceremonial . ( A pplause . )

Bro . Sir ALBERT WOODS proposed " The Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Lod ge of North and East Yorkshire . " He said the ceremonies of that day had been performed in a way thai would convince them all that Yorkshire Masons thoroughlvknew their work . It was a privilege and pleasure to announce to the brethren present that before his Royal Highness left the building , he charged him ( the speaker ) to convey to the Committee his full appreciation of the manner in which those ceremonies had been performed that day . ( Applause . )

1 he Earl of ZETLAND acknowledged the toast , and remarked that they were much indebted to the Grand Master for his presence amongst them that day , and for the valuable aid his Royal Highness had rendered to the objects of Freemasonry . ( Applause . ) He felt ' that the success of the day ' s proceedings was mainl y due to those brethren who had devoted their time and energy to promoting schemes lor carrying out the arrangements ; also

to the great kindness and hospitality of the Lord Mayor , who had granted them the use of the Guildhall , and had in every way facilitated the proceedings of that day . ( Applause . ) Sir HENRY EDWARDS proposed " The Right Hon . the Lord Mavor , " and said that any of the brethren present would feel it an honour to propose that toast . His lordshi p was well known in the city and ntiglibourhood , and was held in the hi ghest esteem by all uho knew him . ( Applause )

. lhe LORD MAYOR , in responding , said it had been both a privilege and a pleasure to him to meet them there . ( Applause . ) Although perhaps the youngest Mason in the room—for he was onl y made a Master Mason the day before yesterday —( laughter ) -in the Eboracum Lod ge—yet he gave way to no brother in his anxiety to forward the prosperity of the

Craft—( applause )—and he trusted that the gathering of that day was not the last in which he might be spared to take part in that loyal cily . ( Applause . ) Bro . Dr . BELL proposed "The Visitors , " and thanked all those Masons who had honoured York with their presence at that day ' s ceremonial . It was a memorable occasion , because such an one mi ght not occur again in the whole course of their lives .

Bro . Colonel LE GENDRE N . STARKIE returned thanks on behalf of the visitors , and said they all knew as citizens of the world that the hospitality of York was proverbial . ( Hear . ) They had seen it that day . ( Applause . ) I hey knew as Masons that hospitality was one of the precepts of their Order , and they had witnessed an instance of it that day . Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , Chairman of the Provincial Committee , proposed , "All poor and distressed Masons , " and the toast having been

suitably received the proceedings terminated . Thrush ' s quadrille band was stationed in the orchestra , and between the toasts played selections of music appropriate to the occasion . Many expressions of regret were heard at the absence through indisposition of the Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , whose

presence on these occasions is so familiar and welcome . It only remains to be said that the arrangements throughout were absolutely perfect , not a hitch occurred of any kind , and the brethren who undertook and carried the work through so well are deserving ol the hi ghest praise , not only from those more immediatel y interested , but from the numerous visitors whose comforts were studied and wants anticipated in every respect . 1

Bro . ' . B . Whytehead , Chairman of the Provincial Committee , was as ever , the indefatigable organiser of the local arrangements , and he was ably seconded by Bros . M . C . Peck , Provincial Grand Secretary , j . S . Cumberland , J . Todd , and others . Appended is a list of Present and Past Prov . Officers of this and other provinces who took part in the proceedings , in addition to those given above Bros , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . P . G . S . W ., 123 j George Newton , P . P . D . C , 1019 ; H . O . Piercy , P . P . G . W ., 1040 ; . \ V . Cameron , P . P . G . S . W ., 764 ; W . H Falkingbndge , P . P . G . S . W ., 3 , 2 ; W . Frascr , P . P . G . D , , 760 and 200 : I . Teak 123 waiton

r . r . u . u ., ; j . a . , r . r . O . b . U . ; T . M . Humphries , P . P . G . Supt ofWks 5 W . . J- W . Woodall , P . P . G . S . W ., 200 ; C . T . Ganderton , P J . W . 57 ; Re-. Canon Lamidge , PPG . C , 4 . 6 ; J V M . Young , P . P . G . D . ; ' M . Haberland , P ! GJ * L > ; J . 1 rotter , PG . J . VV ; / M . Cooke , RRG . S . of Wks „ 543 5 Rev . H . Blane , P . P ? w" , Ay E ' r P" 'VVrk * - ^ ' P-P-G-S-B- I J . H . Bennett , P . P . G . J , -W A ' . T * ' I \ -C , ° rder > P . P . G . D ., i 6 fi 4 ; J- Camidge , P . P . G . O . ; A . Buckle

DDr 7 , i V ' 7 r . r . o . K ., 230 ; W . H . Cooper , P . P . G . R . 6 o 3 ; W . C . Lukis , P . P . G . C . W . Yorks , 837 ; A . Dyson , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., 1244 ; F . Fern " ide ? - & "» JPi ?< W ' ltman '* ^ -G-O ., 602 ; H . Balde ' rson ^ P . P . G . I ) , , , 7 ; ' J . Allen , P . r . G . J . D ., 1324 ; C . R . Farmer , P . G . J . D ., 422 ; VV . A Field P & h ° a fr thritT' - ^ -o n- ' , , C . Macnamara , P . G . Steward Du ' rham J R . Huntley , P . P . G . D . t ., 250 ; C . Palliser , P . P . G . S . of Works , my- VV H Sissnns P . P . G . J . W . Lincolnshire , , 447 ; C . Al . Ha . tley , P . P . G . S . of Work . 242 ; Rev H . ' J . Longsdon , P . G . C . VV . Yorks , 265 ; VV . Bell , P . P . G . D . C . 1 ^ 7 : I . R ,, h » , f « PP

G . D . C ., 204 ; J VV . Cameron P . P . G S . W . Durham ; F . \ V . Thorp , P . P . G S . D ., lo . o ; VV . B Richardson , P . P . G . S . VV 200 ; G . H . Walshaw , P . P . G . D . C , 250 G . Stilman P . P . G . J . D . U 2 , ; J S Wilson , P . G . S . of Works . 6 S 5 ; S . Luck / ey P . P . G . O ., 296 ; VV . K Harrison , P . P . G . A . P ., 561 ; I . Little PPGR ™ r ? Mayo P . P . G . C , S 6 ; TB . Nicholls , P . P . G . Yj . Nortnumhe ? ami " . » j ' J ? $ . % Jt P . P . b . B . 3 . 2 ; Rev . VV . Valentine , P . P . G . W . 2 , 6 : VV . VV . Widdon . P . P r . W ° ^ ' .

b . Hayw , fh . t ,. \ V . West York , , 39 ; W Hall , P . G . P . rjio ; F . M . Tindall , P . P . G . S B , 239 ; I . Colhnson , P . P . G . D . C , , 30 ; J . E . Mackay , P . P . G . D . , 379 ; T . D . Win " J ^ S ^ krhnTO r \ y f- * °° v T . Grime P . P . G . A . D . C ° East Lancashire j . S . Cumbcriand , P . P . G . J . W . , 611 j £ Roberts . P . G . D . ; F . N . Marwood . P . P k ^ l ; , , ? i _ .. - , ? in . , ' .. ' - : > - - .. '''; H . France , P . P . G . D . C . West !

„ , „ PH i K r , ;/ p ' r r -57 i n ^ Raw , in * ' - - ' ° - 5 « ii W . Delaney , P . G . D . 242 ; R . liou ton , I G . I reas . Durham , ,,, j Rev . VV . Booth . P . G . C . 630 ; W Smithson , P . P . G . D West Yorkshire , , 0 .., and 121 , ; Kev . C . D . Trailer , P . P . G C 940 ; F . R VV . Hedges Sec . R . M . I . Girls ; G . Balmford , P . P . G . O . 236 and 161 V k ¦ , V ,. B 5 "/ ? A' P . P-G . S . W . ; W . Reynolds , P . P . G . D . C . 250 ; W 2 , ? «" A '; 9 ° > 'SS 4 ; W . Twcyman , P . P . G . S . of Works , , 7 sT . Mar

p ?' n r > W' T ? , ^ , W > lavlor ' M . D ., P . P . G . S . VV ., 200 ; J B . Nicholls , P . G . D 660 ; M W . Clarke , P . P . G . D ., 57 ; A . W . Anseil , P . P . d . S . of Works 57 ; »• Moon , P . P . C . P . , 30 , ; J . H . Lawson , P . P . G . S . D ., 1235 ; J . Monks , P . P PPCl > W V J- . - w iT ? ' V , V ' ^ - , , ° / Wi ! so "> P-P-C 1 . U . 57 ! W . Siieard P . l . G . P . YV . Yorks ; VV B . Jacks ,,,,, P . P . G . J . W ., ( 43 ; Rev . H . S . Puxley , P . P . G . C . ' ' j- h ? , ' , "' lrov \ ' A hl ; c ' VV . Yorks , 3 . 12 ; G . F . Crowe , P . P . G . D ; W . Yorks 1 V P P r > T ! - ^ - ' J' ' ^'" rimr . P . P . G . O ., , 22 . j T . B . WhyC head , P . P . G . I ) . C ., if ,,, j C . Legard , P . G . S . W .,- H . Pawson , P . P . G . D . W . Vc-iks ; J . Jones , P . P . G . S . of Works , .,. , J . Clarke , P . P . G . C ; VV . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall 131 ( Freemason ) . '