Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .

The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Corn Exchange , Sp : ilding , on the invitation of the Hundred of Elloe Lodge , No . 4 69 , under the presidency ot Bro . W . H . Smyth , R . W . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , supported by W . Bros . E . Locock , D . P .

G . M .- ; Wm . Kingstc n , R . W . D . G . M . of Malta ; the officers of the Province , and a large gathering of W . Masters , Past Masters , and others , among whom we noticed Bros . D . Hansen , 792 , P . G . S . W . ; T . Coatcs , 1294 , P . G . J , W . ; Jas . Fowler , 712 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . H . Radlev , 8 ^ 8 , P . G . J . W ., P . G . Charity Sec . ; W . degg , 272 , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Pocklington , 272 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . A . Thomas , 272 ,

P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Sharp , 1304 , P . P . G . J . W . ; H . Bates , 4 69 , P . P . G . J . W . ; W . Snart , 272 , P . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . G . W Lowe , 272 , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . D . Ace , D . D ., 12 3 , P . P . G . C . ; Rev . C Sumner , 809 , P . G . C . Cambridge ; Rev . J . C . K . Saunders , 1286 , P . P . ' . J . C . ; Rev . A . W . G . Moore , 114 and 462 , P . P . G . Chap ., Suffolk ; C . M . Nesbitt , 712 , P . G . Treas . ; H . Watson , 297 , P . G . Reg . ; F . D . Alarsden ,

712 , P . G . Sec . ; T . H . Dodds , 416 , P . G . S . D . ; Jack Sutcliffe , 1294 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Jas . Robinson , 469 , P . G . J . D . ; C < F . Bonner , W . M . 4 6 9 ; W . Stringer , W . M . ' 5 88 ; W ; H . J . Wood , 8 3 8 ; J . Hod gins , 985 ; W . Finlay , 1232 ; A . L . Peacock , 1386 ; T . C . Johnson , 1600 : Rev . T . P . Holdick , P . M . 1286 ; J . S . Lynes , S . W . 469 ; J . Laming , J . W . 469 ; J . Benner , S . D . 4 69 ; T . Harrison , I . P . M .

1232 ; T . M . Ashton , P . M . 4 69 ; J . J . Bartram , P . M ., 9 85 ; R . Garfitt , P . M . 1600 ; J . Fergerson , P . M . 8 3 8 ; J . W . Palmer , I . P . M . 838 ; W . Marshall , P . M . 792 ; R . MeShccn , P . M . 792 ; R . Shnrpe , I . P . M . 588 ; W . R . Sisson 5 , P . M . 1477 ; O . T . Jud 1 . P . M . 469 ; W . Long , P . M . 4 ( 17 ; J . Chapman , P . M . 1294 ; J . Allen , P . M . 835 ; J . H . Burg , 835 ; A . W . Lambert , 588 ;

J . R . Capps , 4 69 ; J . Cook , 792 ; R . T . Pocklington , 469 ; E . G . B . Lucas , J 12 ; C . Z . Liversidge , 422 ; J . Tbomas , 274 ; W . H . Kirby , 8 3 8 ; J . E . Mason , 1 C 00 ; H . J . Scebs , 426 ; J . Eby , 272 ; J . L . Rayner , 197 ; and many other distinguished brethren . Among the visiting brethren not mentioned above were Bros . E . Gilbert , 173 ; J . P . S . Walker , 518

( Scotch ) ; Rev . B . Matthews , 683 ; J . A . Cramer , 793 ; T . Phillips , 809 ; W . Poppleton , 809 ; D . S . Fox , 809 ' ; and W . Rose , 1645 . Letters ol apology were received from Bros . E . Scorer , 297 , P . G . S . B . ; C . A . Kirby , 712 , P . G . S . W . ; J . Marrer , W . M . 712 ; VT . Waddingham , W . M . 1447 ; F - R- Sutton , W . M . i 1282 ; J . Cleugh , 1282 , P . G . S . ; M . Woodalls ,

1447 , P . G . S . ; V . Wiggins , I . P . M . tOoo ; ami F . U . W . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I . G . Every lodge in the province save one , Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 , Epworth , was represented , 197 brethren having signed the attendance sheets . The proceedings of the day commenced as early as 9 . 3 c a . m ., when the P . G . Charity Committee met for the

purpose of selecting the most eligible candidate out of four boys to receive the support of the province during the ensuing year . A very Urge majority of the Committee were in favour of William Black , of Grimsby , who was vigorously supported by Bros . Sutcliffe and Robinson , his proposer ; . ' , who was consequently declared elected to receive the full benefit of the voting power of the province , and a

strong desire was shown to obtain the admission of two other boys by purchase . Some fear having been expressed by the supporters of little Black that in the event of the other boys obtaining their admission by purchase their candidate would be in a worse position than he would have been without the voting power of the province , Bro . Robinson , 792 ,

P . P . G . J . D ., asked what would be the result if Black were not elected next October . The reply of Bro . Radlcy , 838 , the esteemed Secretary of the P . G . Charity Committee , was characteristic of his determination and devotion to Freemasonry , and was acknowledged by the brethren with the warmest applause . He said , " If I say Black goes in next October , he will

go in . The report of the last year showed that the Province of Lincolnshire had a fair share of the benefits arising out of the three central Charities , the reports from both Boys ' and Girls' Schools being very satisfactory , one boy , Wellington , having taken honours last D : cembcr at the Cambridge Middle Class Examination , while the Committee

were glad to say that at the last election of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Henry Wardale , 792 , Tyler , had been successful in gaining admission . The report was adopted , and ordered to be presented to Provincial Grind Lodge for confirmation . At 10 . 30 the Committee ofthe P . G . L . Fund of Benevolence were called together , Bro . W . H . Smyth , R . W . P . G . M ., in

the chair . The minutes of the last meeting held at Grimsby , the 11 th July , 1878 , were then read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s accounts showed a sum of £ 600 now invested on freehold security , and a balance in hand of £ 166 18 s . On the proposition of Bro . E . Locock , W . D . P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . H . Watson , 297 , P . G . Reg ., the accounts

were adopted . A prtition was presented by the Lindsey Lodge , 712 , on behalf of Bro . Wm . Somertnn , who for many years had been in a very weak state of health , and often incapacitated fur business . On the proposition of Bro Hadley , 838 , P . G . Charity Sec , seconded by Bro . C . M . Nesbitt , P . G . Treas ., the sum of £ 20 was unanimously awirded .

Proposed from the chair at the instigation of Bro . R . Thorp ; , I . P . M . 58 S , " That in order to extend the operations of Prov . Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence in a more specific manner than at present particularised , the following wjrds be inserted in Rule 1 , after children , ' as well as for making grants to assist in the education of their children , if ronsjdered requisite . '"

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Lincolnshire.

The proposition was seconded by Bro . W . H . Radley , 838 , P . G . Charity Sec , and supported by Bro . C . M . Nesbitt , 712 , P . G . Treas ., and carried unanimcusly . A proposition that the quarterly fees of the brethren to this fund be increased from threepence to sixpence met with no seconder , and was withdrawn . Bro . H . Watson , 297 , P . G . Rej ; ., proposed , and Bro .

Loccck , 712 , D . P . G . M ., seconded , " That a special meeting of this Committee be summoned for the purpose of making the necesary alterations cf or additions to the present bye-laws of the P . G . L . Benevolent Fund for th : due regulation and distribution of the ' Oliver Memorial Fund . '" Carried unanimously . Bro . C . M . Nesbitt , P . G . Treas ., read the accounts of the

" Oliver Memorial Fund , showing a sum of £ 1050 invested on frethold security , anil a baUnce in hand of £ 22 os . 5 d ., with half a year ' s interest lalling due almost immediately . It was propos-d by Bro . Jack Sutcliffe that the sum of £ too from the P . G . L . Fund of Benevolence , and the

accumulated interest of the " Oliver Memorial Fund , " be devoted towards the purchase of a vacancy for one or more of the candidates now on the list for admission into the R . M . I . B ., but owing to the want of time , after an animated discussion , the matter was referred to the special meeting of this Committee before mentioned .

At 11 . 30 the brethren in full Masonic costume , each lodge being distinguished by its banner , went in procession to the parish church , which had been kindly lent by the Rev . Canon Moore for the occasion . Prayers were read by Bros , the Rev . B . Matthews , 683 , and the Rev . A . W . G . Mo-re , 114 and 469 , P . P . G . Chap . Suffolk , and an excellent sermon preached by Bro . the Rev . G . M . Lowe ,

272 and 469 , P . G . Chap ., from Luke , ch . 11 ., ver . 14 . On the return of the procession to the Corn Exchange , Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form bv the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W . H . Smyth , assisted by his officers . The roll of lodges and P . G . Officers having been called , W . Bro . E . Locock , D . P . G . M ., proposed , and W . Bro . Rev .

Dr . Ace , P . P . G . C , seconded— "That the minutes of the P . G . Lodge , held at Grimsby , July , nth , 1878 , be taken as read . " Carried unanimous lj . Bro . H . Watson , P . G . Reg ., proposed , and Bro . D . Hansen , P . G . S . W ., seconded—• ' Tnat the minutes be confirmed . " Carried unanimously . W . Bro . C . M . Nesbitt , 712 , P . G . Treas ., presented his

financial statement , showing a balance in hand of £ iz ns . yl . On the ' proposition of W . Bro . H . Watson , P . G . Reg ., seconded by Bro . D . Hansen , P . G . S . VV ., the statement was adopted . W . Bro . Watson , 297 , P . G . Reg , presented the returns of the various lodges in the province , showing a total of

879 subscribing members , or an increase of five in the year . The Prov . Grand Secretary r . ad the report of the Committee of the Prov . Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence , with abstract of accounts , showing a balance in hand of £ 166 18 s . id ., also the accounts of the " Oliver Memorial Fund , " which , on the proposition of Bro . C . F .

Bonner , W . M . 469 , seconded by Bro . W . H . Sissons , 1447 , were accepted , and ordered to be printed . W . Bro . W . H . Radley , 8 3 8 , P . P . G . J . W ., read the report of the P . G . Charity Committee , shewing a baUnce in hand of j £ 2 2 2 s . 51 I ., with £ 5 dues . W . Bro . R . Thorpe , I . P . M . 588 , rose to urge the advisability of extending the operations of the P . G . L . Fund of

Benevolence , by assisting in the education of fie chrWen of Freemasons in the province , by making grants of money for that purpose , in which he was supported by W . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Ace , P . P . G . Chap . The question met with the hearty approval of the brethren , whom the K . W . G . M . informed that it had already been discussed in committee , where it had received

unanimous support ; the minutes of which Committee having since been confirmed by this P . G . Lodge . On the proposition of W . Bro . E . Licock , D . P . G . M ., seconded by W . Bro T . " Fowler , P . P . G . S . W ., it was resolved that Bros . Ja-Hodgins , W . M . 1 ) 85 , and Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , P . M . 1294 ,

be appointed joint Stewards , for the purpose of raising a sufficient sum of money ( supplemented by grants from the P . G . Lodge Fund of Benevolence , and the " Ohren Member Fund" to obtain the admission by purchase of one or more of th : candidates now on the list of the province , into the R . M . I . B .

Proposed by Bro . J . Robinson , 792 , P . P . G . J . D ., and seconded by W . Bro . the Rev . ' Dr . Ace , 1232 , P . P . G . Chap ., "Thata grant of £ 50 be made from the P . G Lodge Fund ot Benevolence towards such object . " Cirried unanimously . Proposed by Bro . H . Watson , P . G . Reg ., and seconded , bv Bro . A . Bates , P . P . G . D . of C , " That Bro . C . M .

Nesbitt , 712 , be re-elected as Provincial Grand Treasurer . " Carritd unanimously . Proposed by W . Bro . Locock , D . P . G . M ., and seconded by Bro . the Rev . G . W . Lowe , P . G . Chap .. " That Bro . J . Fowler , 712 , P . P . G . S . W „ and Bro . W . Griffin , 712 , P . P . G .

D . of C , be elected Auditors of the P . G . Lodge accounts for the ensuing year . " Carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Rev . Canon Moore for the use of the parish church , and also to Bro . the Rev . G . W . Lowe , P . G . Chap ., for his excellent sermon , with a request that he would have it printed .

The following brethren were then appointed and invested as P . G . Officers ( or the ensuing year : — Bro . C . F . Bonner , W . M Prov . G . S . W . „ W . H . Sissons , P . M Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . J . P . Holdich , P . M . ... Prov . G . Chap . „ * C . M . Nesbitt , P . M Prov . G . Treas . „ * H . Watson , P . M Prov . G . Reg . „ * J . D . Marsdcn , P . M Prov . G . Sec . ,, W . Fiilay , W . M Prov . G . S . D .

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Bro . Jamcs Ho Igins , W . M Prov . G . J . D . „ J os . Chapman , P . M Prov . G . S . of W „ * W . H . Roberts , W . M . ... Prov . G . D . of C . ' „ B . Vickers , P . M . Prov . G . A . D . of C „ R . Girfit , P . M Prov . G . S . B . „ J . C . Lazcnby , W . M Prov . G . Std . Br . „ A . W . Lambert Prov . G . Org . „ Robt . Thorpe , I . P . M Prov . G . Purs .

Bros . James Eley , See . ; J . M . W . l- ^ kinson , S . W . ; * ' j . Wood- | ward , P . M . ; J . W . ' Richard- }¦ Prov . G . Stewards , son , Treas . ; E . Wilson , S . W . ; | and A . ( . Peacock , W . M . ... J Bro . Benj . Box * Prov . G . TyUr . * These six brethren were re-appointed . " Heattv eood wishes" havinir been exnressed . Pm .

Grand Lodge was cl iscd in due form , and rhe brethren adjourned to asumptU'Ui banquet , provided by Bro . H irpex of the Wnite H irt Hotel , Spildtig , in a marquee erected in the spacious grounds of Ayscoughgee Hall , which had been kin lly thrown open to the brethren on this occasion Dy W . Bro . C . F . Bjiincr , W . M . 469 , the

generous proprietor . The chair was taken by the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , supported by Bro . Kingston , R . W . District G . M . of Malta ; W . Bro . E . Locock , D . P . G . M . ; Bros . W , H . Ridley , J . Fowler , W . Clrgg , C . Porklington , A . Bates , D . Coatis , T . A . Thomas , Rev . G . W . Lowe , Rev Cecil Sumner , Hev . A . W . G . Moore , Rev . B . Mattlvws

C . M . Nesbitt , H . Watson , J . Sutcliffe , and others . The vice-chair was occupied by Bro . C . F . Bonner , W . M 469 , who throughout the day was most earnest in his endeavours to promote the comfort and happiness of the brethren . The musical arrangements at the banquet were in the

hands of Bros . Muntem bmith , T . G . Carter , and Seymour Smith , and gave unlimited sati faction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the visiting brethren departed for their homes by special train , most kindly arranged for their benefit , as this enabled the maj irity to enjoy the most pleasurable dry almost three hours longer than would otherwise have been the

case . Ind ' -cd , too much praUe cinnot be given to the Committee of Management ( under the able 1 adership of Bro . E . T . Barrell , P . M . and Sec . 4 69 , P . G . A . D . of C . ) for their excellent arrangements throughout , which were simply perfect , and well deserving of imitation elsewhere .

Vouchers were given to each brother who signed the attendance sheet , and no one was allowed in 1 > ds'e or coulil obtiin a ticket for the banquet without producing it . The member ' s car I wis a curiosity o the Chauccria 1 age , and we trast that " ye manciple , " who catered so well for the enjoyment of his guests , was well rewarded foe his trouble .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

ST . MATTHEWS LODGE , NO . 8 56 , LOSTw 1 Tin EL . —The part of the uld Duchy Palace purchased of Mr . Mark Thomas was conveyed to Henry de Legh , Henry Hann Kidd , and George Buckthought , membersjof St . Matthew ' s Lodge , No . 8 5 6 , in trust , and by a resolution of the lodge they are elected trus ' . ees for life , with ample pow-rs 10 sell should the deb : nture holders deman I

payment of thiir bonds within ten years , and the lolge unable to pay them off from annual income . The ultimate trust ofthe building , should St . Matthew ' s Lodge cease to exist , is vested to the P . G . M . if the priviuce of Cornwall for the time being . The members are much indebted to Bro . White-field , Solicitor , of St . Columb , who did all the legal business free of cost .

The brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berks and Bucks held their P . G . L . at Abingdon , on Thursday , the 26 th inst ., the R . W . the P . G . M ., Sit Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., presiding . The agenda included the presentation of the testimonial to Bro . W . Biggs , P . M ., subscribed for by the lodges and the brethren in recognition of his valuable services as Provincial Grand Secretary ,

which office he relinquished some time since on accouni of advancing yens . A full report will appsar in our

next . A combined summer festival of the Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , and the Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 , will be heldjunder the joint presidency of the Worshipful Masters , Bros . J . Douglass and J . Wiling , »" Thur . 'day , July 24 th , at the Rye House . The large grounds lacing the house will be entirely reserved for the festival

by Bro . R . Teale , the proprietor . There will be a gool band for dancing , & c , after the banquet , which will take place at 3 . 30 . The indefatigable exertio s of Bio . W . MStiles , who is the Secretary to both lodge- - , and W . M . 0 the King ' s Cross Lodge , together with the popularity ot the Worshipful Masters , will render this meeting a v--r / enjoyable one . Special arrangements will be m tde wit "

the Great Eastern Railway . , We are ,. informed that on Monday , the 2 * 3 * inst , on the arrival of the train at Bath , by which H-R '' " the Prince of Wales and suite were journeying , en route to London , at 3 . 17 p . m ., a goadly assemblage of citizen ' attended to greet them , and a hearty roun 1 of cheers wa acknow

given , to which H . R . H . gracefully bowed his - ledgements . We suppose th ; re are few tow . is in the kingdom wher ; the Prince and all the Royal Family are mor loyally respected . and where more thoughtful co istderation ¦ > bestowed upon him and them than inth : far " Star o West , " as the ancient city of Bath has been justly ca . ie Our correspondent noticed amongst those assembled ma y distinguished brethren of the Craft , who heartily v ? i ' H . R . H . Godsp : ed .