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parish church , for gianting thc use of that building for the afternoon service . Bro . Lord de Tabley intimated that he would hold his next Provincial Grand Lodge meeting at Stockport , ante the business portion of the proceeelings then terminated . The brethren afterwaids marched in procession to the parish church , headed by the Nantwich trass band , under

the conductorship of Mr . Hassall , where full choral service was performed . There was a very large assembly ofthe general public , besides the body of Freemasons . The musical service was under the direction of Bro . E . Cuzner , P . G . O . ; assisted by Bros . Humphries and Knowles , Bio .

Bell ( vicar choral of Westminster Abbey ) , Miss and Master W . E . Cuzner , and Miss A . E . Cuzner . An eminently practical and appropriate sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . Graham Jones , P . G . Chaplain ; who took his text from Genesis , iv ., 9 , " Am I my brother's keeper ? " A collection was made at the close in aid of the Fund cf

Benevolence . About 200 brethren subsequently dined atthe town hall , under the presidency of Lord de Tabley , who was supposed by a full complement of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers . His lordship proposed the principal toasts

in an exceedingly genial manner , and the toast of his lortlship ' s health was received with an amount of enthusiasm which showed how Cheshire Masons value and appreciate his admiiable rule over them . The musical programme was supplied by the same voices which had rendered the choral service of the sanctuary in the afternoon .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DORSET .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset was held at the Guildhall , Poole , on Tuesday , 17 th inst ., and was presided over by the very popular and respected Prov . Giand Master , Bro . Montague Guest . There was a goodly attendance of tbe brethren , so that tbe large

and well furnished room in which the Provincial Grand Lodge was held was well filled . The officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge present included Bros . J . P . F . Gundry , D . P . G . M . ; C . W . Wyndham , P . S . G . W . ; E . G . Legg , P . J . G . W . ; Rev . E . J . L . B . Henslowe , P . G . C . ; Robert Case , P . G . T . ; C . T . Robins , P . G . R . ; R . N . Howard , P . G . S . ; W . E . Brymer , P . G . S . D ..

J . Hammond , P . G . J . D . ; Francis Travers , P . G . S . of Wks .. A . H . Green , P . G . A . D . C . ; J . Whitehead Smith , P . G . O . ' J . A . Sherren , P . G . P . ; G . S . Brodie , G . Harrison , J . B . C . ' Best , J . A . Atkins , and others . Amongst others we observed Bros . J . M . P . Montagu , S . G . D . ; G . Burt , P . P . S . G . W ., and P . M . of Swanage Lodge , the lately appointed Sheriff for the City of Lontlon ;

G . R . Crickmay , L . II . Ruegg , Rev . W . M . Heath , T . B , Hanham , John Graves , J . H . Boyt , J . S . Webb , G . L , Thorne , H . C . Burt , G . H . Gutch , T . A . Hanne , J . New , C . W . P . Dyke , E . T . Budden , W . Chick , acting D . C . A . J . Budden , G . J . G . Gregory , J . W . Luff , J . S . Hudson , R . Eyers , F . W . Good , H . W . Abbot , R . G . Gilman , S . Pettitt , W . H . Dean , C . Keats , J . T . Hellier ,

J . Hine , T . Ratcliffe , G . W . R . Waters , T . Hunter , { . Fenn , T . Ings , H . Smyth , C . H . W . Parkinson , H . A . Lawton , C . W . Kite , W . L . Chitty , S . W . Whetham jun ., J . Lowe , Sir M . H . Nepean , Bart ., J . Freeman , W . Trayte , J . M . Burt , C J . T . Hambro , W . H . T . Toby , Rev . J . G . Brymer , and others . The Prov . Grand Lodge having been duly opened at

noon , the Prov . Grand Sic . read the minutes of the last annual Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Beaminster , and also the minutes of thc Prov . Grand Lod ge of Emergency , held in January last at Dorchester . An interesting and instructive lecture was then given by Bro . Rev . E . J . L . B . Henslowe , the Prov . Grand Chaplain .

Letters from several eminent brethren were read , regretting their inability to attend from various causes , including a letter from Bro . J . Jacob , P . P . J . G . W ., who was initiated into Masonry in 1819—nearly sixty years ago—and who wrote in feeling terms on his regret at not being able to attend from increasing age and infirmities , and also expressing his deep sense of the value of the true principles

of Freemasonry , which in his old age he still loved and cherished , although he must now withdraw his thoughts from all below to where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for evermore . The R . W . the Piov . Grand Master then addressed the brethren on the various matters connected with the Craft , particulaily referring to the action of the Grand Orient of

France in having yielded to an insensate agitation and cast away the very foundation of universal Masonry . The Prov . G . M . read extracts from thc Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge , and strongly supported the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of England , who , on the motion of the Pio Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , lately resolved net to recognise the Grand Orient of

France so long as that body persisted in their present withdrawal frcm the first grand principle on which Freemasonry is founded , and on which he hoped it would continue . The R . W . Bro . alluded to the Indian Famine Relief Fund , reminding the brethren that at the last Prov . Grand Lodge at Beaminster he brought before them , ( as a matter of general charity and outside the boundaries of Masonry ) , that ttrrible national calamity which was then

raging over so large a portion of our vast Indian Empire . He thanked the brtthrcn for the very ready and hearty manner in which they responded to his appeal , so that within a fortni ght of that meeting he was enabled to instruet their Prov . Giand Treasurer to remit tothe Mansion House Relief Fund the handsome sum of £ 200 . The Grand Lodge of England , a few days after the meeting of this Prov . Grand Lodge , voted £ 2000 from thtir funds towards thc same object , and several other Prov . Grand

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Lodges followed the example which this province had set them , and , considering the smallness of this province , the brethren had no reason to be ashamed of the amount which thc province of Dorset contributed to alleviate one of the direst calamities that bad occurred in . nodern times . Referring to the position of the different lodges in the province , and the votes held by their members

in the Masonic Charities , the R . W . Bro . congratulated the Lodge of " Faith and Unanimity , " No . 417 , Dorchester , on being the first lodge in the province that had attained the satisfactory position of having every one of its Past Masters , as well as its present W . M ., and others below that rank , life subscribers of one or other of the Masonic Charities . He also congratulated the Lodge

of "St . Cuthberga , " No . 622 , Wimbirne , on having very nearly attained the same position , and also on that lodge having ' the largest number ot annual subsctibers , and strongly urged on the brethren generally to emulate these two lodges in their efforts to assist the various Masonic Charities , which deserved the support of every brother . The R . W . Bro . alluded , in feeling terms , to the loss which

the province had sustained tnrough the lamented death of Bro . Herbert Williams , who was Dep . P . G . M . 1111841 , and also from the year 1846 to 1853 . Closely identified with many public mailers in Dorset , and also in Masonry , in being the son of Bro . William Williams , who was an enthutiastje Mason , and Prov . G . M . for this province from 1812 to his death in 1839 , and also well known as

the Editor of our present Book of Constitution , Bro . Herbert Williams took an interest in our Masonic proceedings , although of late years he did not take an active part in Masonry beyond supporting the Masonic Charities . The P . G . M . also referred to the lamented death within the last few days of Bro . W . Hannen , of Shaftesbury , who was their Prov . G . Treasurer from 1849 t 0 ' 86 ; , and who

desired to be buried with Masonic honours . After speaking on other matters affecting the province , and expressing his hope that before many years elapsed each lodge in the province would be able to meet within walls of their own , the P . G . M . concluded his address by announcing that he intended to hold his next annual Prov . G . Lodge at Dorchester .

The Prov . Treasurer , ( Bro . Robert Case ) , then read the Treasurer ' s account and certificate of audit , showing that the receipts for the year had been £ 273 ios ., and the payments £ 234 12 s . id ., leaving a balance in favour of Prov . Grand Lodge of £ 104 5 * 4 d-, and the accounts were duly passed . On the motion of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., seconded by the

W . Dep . P . G . M ., Bro . Robert Case was then unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the year ensuing . The report of the Charity Organisation Committee was read and adt pted , V . W . Bro J . M . P . Montagu , Past Dep . P . G . M ., as a member of that committee , addressing the brethren on the same , and on the importance of consolidating all their voting power .

On the motion of Bro . G . Burt , seconded by Bro . G . R . Crickmay , a sum of £ 10 10 s . was granted to the Lodge of Amity , Poole , to assist that lodge in becoming Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Boys . On the motion of Bro . W . H . W . Toby , seconded by Bro . T . Hanham , a sum of £ 3 was granted to the

Beaminster Manor Lodge , to assist that lodge in becoming Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Widows of Freemasons . The Prov . Grand Master then called upon thc officers present to resign their collars , and appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — J . P . F . Gundry , P . M . 707 (

re-appointed ) D . Prov . G . M . G . J . G . Gregory , P . M . 417 ... Prov . G . S . W . C . W . Parkinson , P . M . 386 ... Prov . G . J . W . Rev . J . G . Brymer , 1266 Prov . G . Chap . Robert Case , P . M . 417 ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Treas . G . Harrison , W . M . 137 Prov . G . Reg . R . N . Howard , P . M . 103 7 (

re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . C . J . T . Hambro , 1265 Prov . G . S . D . Sir M . H . Nepean , Bart ., 707 ... Prov . G . J . D . J . A . Atkins , W . M . 622 Prov . G . S . of W . W . Smith , P . M . 170 ( rc-appointed ) Prov . G . D . C . W . H . W . Toby , W . M , 1367 ... I ' rov . G . A . D . C . C . W . Kite , W . M . 472 Prov . G . S . B .

G . R . Waters , W . M . 1037 ... Prov . G . Org . Jas . Lowe , W . M . 707 ... ... Prov . G . Purs . E . P . Philpotts , 137 ; H . Smyth , 1 ^ 7 j H . T . Trevanion , 137 ; W . L . Chitty , 472 ; J . H . Masters , 1168 ; W . Traye , P . M . 1146 Prov . G . Stwds . The customary votes of thanks having been given ,

Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed at three o ' clock . The banquet took place in the Oddfellows' Hall . There were fiom 150 to 2 CO brethren present , and the entire arrangements gave great satisfaction to all . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and at the suggestion of the Prov . Grand Master , the charity box , which amounted to £ 12 12 s ., was agreed to be given to the Dorset County Hospital .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Nottinghamshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE .

The place chosen for the installation of His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , as Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire , on the 20 th inst ., was the long picture gallery

at the Castle Museum , the walls of which are covered with some of the choicest and best works of both old and modern masters , consisting of Murillo , Vandyke , Rubens , Lilian , Ward , Turner , Damsau , Patt , and others . At the north end of the room was placed the dais , or raised plat-

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form , with the banner of the Nottinghamsliirc Grand Lodge at the back ; the other lodge banners were arranged on both sides df the room according to seniority . No . 47 , being more than a century old , looked like a relic of a battle field . The different lodges were arranged on either side , and consisted of the Newstead , 47 ; Commercial , 411 ; Royal Sussex , 402 ; Annesley , 1415 ; Notts ., Robin

Hood , Pelham , Pankwell , and Newton , besides the Provincial Grand Lodges of Notts ., Deibyshiro , Lincolnshire , Dorsetshire , Staffordshite , and Cheshire , numbering in all more than 300 Masons . When the room was full and complete it was one of the most brilliant scenes ever seen in the province < f Notts . At one p . m . the W . M . of the Newstead Lotlge , assisted by

his officers , opened his lodge , and alter this the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , accompanied by Bro . Montagu ; Guest , P . G . M . Dorset ; Major Smyth , P . G . M . Lincolnshire Bro . J . Watson , D . P . G . M . Notts ., and other members of the Prov . G . Lodge of Notts ., entered the room in procession , and were conducted to the pedestal , where they were . met by the W . M . of No . 47 , his officers , and Bro . Sir Jas .

Oldknow , ( Mayor of Nottingham . ) The Pro Grand Master , Earl of Carnarvon , then opened the Prov . Grand Lodge according to custom . The Pro Grand Master was then saluted according to custom , after which the patent appointing the Duke the G . M . of thr province was read by the G . D . C , and then the Pro Gran ' Master addressed the brethren present upon the occasion

which had called them together , and dwelt upon the need there was for concord and harmony in all their gatherings . Freemasonry was pre-t minently the landmaik to true courtesy , and whilst it respected the failings of all , it looked upon all men as brothers , and it behoved every true Mason to put forth all his energies to assist in every way possible in promoting the great work which

society demanded frcm every man . He referred to the pleasing fact that although the province bad for some time been withont a guiding head in matters Masonic , they were now about to instal one who was eminent in all the good qualities of a true Mason , and would do all he could to promote the prosperity of the Craft in this province . A deputation of seven Masters with the G . D . C . retired

and returned with tbe Duke , who was led up to the pedestal , obligated , and duly installed in the chair . The brethren then saluted their head in due form . The patent of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Watson , was then read , and he was duly obligated and installed by the Duke , and then saluted by the brethren . An address was next presented to the P . G . M . of

Nottinghamshire , by the P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , to which the Duke briefly replied , and promised to send a lengthened reply in writing . An address was also presented to the Earl of Carnarvon , who replied at length on the duties of every Mason in the province , observing that whilst some must rule , others must serve and all obey , and that whilst it was easy to obey

it was not so easy to command so as to insure that respect which was due . Their duties were doubtless onerous , but with patience and kindness all would be overcome . They must feel that every brother had claims upon them , and that the poorest brother had the right to have his case considered by the noble Duke , subject to the laws and regulations rf the order . He ( the speaker ) had very high

regards for this county , and he looked forward to much prosperity in the future working of the province under the noble Duke . After the noble Earl had resumed his seat , followed the appointment of the various officers of the Grand Lodge . A hearty vote of thanks was given to the Earl o [ Carnarvon , and he was asked to become an honorary member of the Prov . G . Lodge , which he said he

should be exceedingly glad to do . After other resolutions had been passed , the lodge was closed by the Duke in due form , and then the Prov . Grand Lodge retired . The W . M . of No . 47 and officers resumed the chairs and closed the lodge , and thus brought to an end the most brilliant and most impressWe ceiemony it has ever been the pleasure and privilege of the Masons of this

province to attend . The brethren then adjourned to luncheon at the Albert Hall , at which about 300 sat down , the chief table being occupied by the Duke of St . Albans , supported on the left by the Earl of Carnarvon , Bro . M . Guest , G . M . Dorset , an Irish brother , and others . On the right were Bros . Sir Jas . Oldknow , Watson , D . P . G . M ., Major Smythe ,

Lincoln ; Bemrose , Mayor of Derby j and others . The band of the Robin Hood Rifles played select music during luncheon . The following toasts were proposed and responded to : " The Queen and the Craft , " proposed by the Prov . G . Master ; " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of England , " proposed by the Prov .

G . Master ; and " Thc Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., " proposed by V . W . Bro . Watson , D . P . G . M . The noble earl replied at length , and was repeatedly cheered , and closed by proposing " The Health of the Prov . G . Master , the Duke of St . Albans , " who replied , and proposed "The D . P . G . M ., and Past and Present Prov . Grand Officers of Notts ., " to which Bro . Watson

responded . " The Visitors " were proposed by Bro . Danks , Grand Treasurer , and responded to by Bro . 'M . Guest , Prov . G . Master of Dorset , the Irish brother , and Bro , Bemrose ( Mayor of Derby . ) At 8 p . m . the conversazione was held at ' che " Castle , where the rooms had , after the morning ceremony , be

prepared for the iccrption of visitors , anil never has t interior of Nottingham Castle presented so brilliant a appearance as on this occasion . Tbe Long Gallery an White Gallery were transformed into an elegant drawing room , whilst the other rooms where similaily decorated chairs and scat arrangements being abundantly placed on carpets of the softest texture . At the north end of the gal lery was placed Mr . Farmei ' s select body of musician