Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cambridgeshire.

Bro . H . C . KNOTT , P . S . G . W ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and spoke from personal experience of the sound and healthy work done in the Boys' School . Bro . J . MASON , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., in acknowledging , spoke of the excellent work done by their Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . O . Papworth , on the Board of Management of the Boys' School . He regarded their three

great Charities as the three proudest gems that adorned Freemasonry . He was glad ihey had in Provincial Grand Lodge carried a motion approving of the proposed action with regard to the removal of the Boys' School . He was delighted to find that Bro . B . Chennell was going up as a Steward to the Old Peopk ' s Institution at the next festival , and he hoped this province would make their contribution three figures on that occasion . It would sound so much better than two , and would help their Secretary to pay off the votes

he owed . Let every Mason in the province do something . " There is that that scaitereth and yet increaseth . " They had given more to Charity last year , ard jet their balance was larger than usual . The Province of Cambridgeshire had done well in the past , but it was wanted that they should do a little more this year , " if you please . " Let them kindly remember the old people this winter , and they might depend upon it the rewards would come to them . ( Applause ) .

Bro . the Rev . G . B . FINCH , P . G . Chap ., proposed " The Health of the Visitors . "

Bros . J . T . RALLING and J . J . C . TURNER responded . The former mentioned lhat ihey were about to build a Masonic hall at Colchester , and it was a special pleasure to come and see such a noble hall in Cambridge , giving them the opportunity of carrying home useful ideas for their own structure .

Bro . A . E . CHAPLIN , W . M . 88 , proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Isaac Newton Lodge , " under whose banner they had met . He related the experience of a Masonic friend whilst travelling in Algiers , in further confirmation of the remarks from the chair as to the influence of Freemasonry . He congratulated the Isaac Newton Lodge in possessing such a beautiful Masonic hall , and also upon the collars bestowed upon its members that day .

Bro . T . B . HOPE , W . M ., said it gave their lodge great pleasure to see the members of the Province assembled for the first time in that building . He hoped during his year of office to have the pleasure of the company of both the P . G . M . and the D . P . G . M . at the lodge meetings , and he also invited the brethren of the Province .

Bro J . H . C DALTON also responded , and with the Tyler ' s toast , the proceedings terminated . The harmony of the evening was enhanced by songs from Bros . J . C , Laxton , T . W . Allsop , W . Gilling , J . Briggs , C . E . Boughton-Leigh , and H . Davies .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Oxfordshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF OXFORDSHIRE .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the University Masonic Hall , Oxford , on Tuesday , the ioth instant , under the presidency of Bro . the Earl of Jersey , P . G . W ., who was supported by Bro . Viscount Valentia , M . P ., P . G . W ., D . P . G . M . About 150 brethren attended the meeting , and amongst them were Bros .

Rev . H . A . Pickard , P . G . Chaplain ; R . E . Baynes , G . D . ; F . R . W Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G . ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M I . B . ; M . Nathan , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . Hastings , Prov . J . G . W . ; P Colville Smith , P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . L . Morgan , M . A ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Rev D . H . W . Horlock , P . P . S . G . W . ; and others .

• The D . P . G . M . presented a report on the state of the lodges in the province , each of which he had visited , and the returns were very satisfactory . Bro . L UCAS , P . P . G . D . C , Secretary of Charity Committee , presented a report , which showed that a boy had been elected in October to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and making special mention of assistance rendered to the case by Bros . Sir John Monckton and F . Richardson . The province had contributed ^ 346 3 s . 6 d . to the three Institutions during the current 3 ear .

Charity jewels and bars were presented to Bros . Colville Smith , Baynes , Rev . H . R . Cooper Smith , Freeman , Morrell , and Bland . The Provincial Grand Officers for the year having been appointed and invested , some discussion took place respecting the removal of the Boys ' School from Wood Green , and Bro . McLeod was invited to address the meeting thercanent .

Bro . J . M . MCLEOD , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , having given the desired information , Bro . M ORGAN , P . G . Sec , moved , and Bro . PICKARD , P . G . C , seconded a piopotition "that tlis Provincial Grand Lodge cordially approves the step lhat has been taken to remove the Boys' School to a healthier locality where increased advantages to the boys may be given , and expresses its confidence that the Board of Management of the Institution will carry out the 'chtme to the best interests of the Craft . "

The P ROV . G . MASTER , before putting the motion , said that Provincial Grand Lodge would feel indebted to Bro . McLeod for his clear and full statement of the case . He had carefully followed the discussions that had been going on for some time and wished to say that the removal met with his entire approval . The motion was carried unanimously .

A sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys' Scholarship Fund , and 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Grants amounting to £ 10 ios . were made to several local

Charities . Provincial Grand Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the Randolph Hotel for banquet . About 90 sat down under the genial presiding of the Piov . Grard Master . The following are lhe officers appointed for the en .= uing year : B'o . Vise unt Valentia , 478 ... ... ... Dep . Prov . G M .

„ G . H . Annetts , 340 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ R . J . Verney , 1515 ... ... Prov , J . G . W . „ Rev . J . H . Scott-Tucket , 357 ... ... Prov . G . Chap „ F . M . Davies , 478 ... ,.. ... Prov . G . Treas „ Edward Rice , 478 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Oxfordshire.

Bro . W . L . Morgan ( re-elected ) ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . Freeman , 340 , 1399 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ G . C Sykes , 599 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . ,, W . H . Rowell , 1036 , 2414 ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks „ Hubert Bartlett , 599 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C .

„ R . Overy , 1 895 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . Rogers , 1515 ... ... 1 p , „„ a CJ n „ W . S . Miller , 1703 ... . ; . J Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, C . M . Taphouse , 340 ... ... . Prov . G . Org . „ A . Rowley , 340 , 1399 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ G . C . Druce , uo ... ... ... Prov . G . Purse

„ A . F . P . Barton , 478 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ W . J . Tomkins , 2334 ... ... ... ~ \ ,, T . C Rogerson , 3 ^ 7 ,.. ... ... / _ „ ^ , ., H . Collison , 357 Prov . G . Stwds . „ M . W . Ridley , 357 ... ... ... ) „ A . F . Theodosius ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

Provincial Priory Of Cheshire.

PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF CHESHIRE .

The annual meetingof the Provincial Priory of Cheshire was held at the Town Hall , Altrincham , on Saturday , the 14 th instant , under the banner of the De Tabley Preceptory , which was resuscitated in May last . The proceedings commenced by the opening of the De Tabley Preceptory by the E . P ., Sir Knight the Rev . C . Chetwynd Atkinson , M . A ., Prov . Prelate , there being present Sir Knights J . M . Sinclair , as ist Constable ; James Davenport , as 2 nd Constable ; James Cookson , as Marshal ; John Cliffe , Captain of the Guards ; J . S . Derbyshire , Reg . ; T . M . Lockwood , A . C Mee , and A . Huxley , Guard .

It was announced that the V . E . P . Prior , Sir Knight the Hon . Alan De Talton Egerton , M . P ., and his Provincial Officers were desirous of entering the preceptory , amongst whom were | the following : Sir Knights W . S . Sutton , Prov . Sub-Prior ; F . K . Stevenson , Prov . Chancellor and Treasurer ;

R . Newhouse and H . G . Small , Prov . Marshals ; J . Wagstaffe , Prov . Almoner ; E . G . Parker , Prov . W . of Regalia ; S . Blackshaw , Prov . Std . Br . ; Hugh Lowndes , Prov . Capt . of Guards ; G . H . Brown , P . Prov . Capt . of Guards ; F . W . Lean , P . P . V . C Lancashire ; and E . Pike , P . G . Reg . Lancashire .

The Prov . Prior proceeded to open the priory , and . was accorded the usual honours . The roll of Prov . Officers and preceptories was called over , all the latter being represented . The following appointments were made for the ensuing year by the Prov . Prior :

Sir Knight W . S . Sutton ... ... Prov . Sub-Prior . „ Rev . C C . Atkinson , M . A . ... Prov . Prelate . „ F . K . Stevenson ... ... Prov . Chan , and Treas . „ Arthur C . Meir ,., ... Prov . ist Constable . „ J . Fred May ... ... Prov . 2 nd Constable .

„ John Wagstaffe .,, ... Prov . Registrar . „ Hugh Lowndes ... ... Prov . Vice-Chancellor „ S . Blackshaw ... ... Prov . Marshal . „ Jonathan Crowther ... ... Prov . Almoner . „ E . G . Parker ... ... Prov . Wdn . of Regalia . C . Disraeli , M . P . ... ,,. Prov . Herald .

,, T . M . Lockwood ... ... Prov . ist Std . Br . „ J . M . Sinclair ... ... Prov . 2 nd Std . Br . „ James Cookson ... ,.. Prov . Banner Bearer . „ John Cliffe ... ... ... Prov . Sword Bearer . „ James Davenport ... ... Prov . Capt . of Guard . „ J . S . Derbyshire ... ... Prov . Chamberlain . „ Mark Alcock ... ... ... Prov . Guard .

The E . PROV . PRIOR expressed himself very pleased as to the progress made in the province during his first year of office . He was glad to find the De Tabley Preceptory had given evidence of vigorous growth ; he hoped they would long continue to increase . He was pleased to hear the statement read by the Treasurer , and more so to find the funds had been made use of for the purposes they were intended for . It had been suggested

that there were insufficient badges for the Provincial Officers , and he thought it necessary that each officer ought to be distinguished by his proper decoration , but he rather objected to their funds being used for that purpose , and intimated that it would give him much pleasure to present those badges to mark the first year of his appointment as Prior .

The distribution of several charitable donations was decided upon , after which a very excellent paper was read by Sir Knight F . K . STEVENSON on the progress of the Order from its earliest existence in that province , for which he was highly complimented . The proceedings ended , a banquet was provided by the proprietor of the Unicorn Hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards given .

Consecration Of The Earl Of Lathom Rose Croix Chapter, No. 137.

CONSECRATION OF THE EARL OF LATHOM ROSE CROIX CHAPTER , No . 137 .

A new Rose Croix chapter bearing the honoured name of the Earl of Lathom , M . P . Sov . G . Commander of the Supreme Council , 33 . of the Ancient and Accepted Rite and ranking as No . 137 on the roll of cnapters , was consecrated at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , on Friday the 131 b instant . There was a very full attendance on the occasion

and the ceremonies of consecration and installation were rendered both ably and impressively . Six members of the Supreme Council were present , namely , Bros . Captain iy . G . Philips , Past M . P . Sov . G . C . and Lieut . G . Commander , who acted as Consecrating Officer ; Frank Richardson , who was the Installing Officer ; Col . A . B . Cook , R . Loveland-Loveland , J . H . Matthews , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , and Sir George D . Harris ,

The chapter having been opened , a number of candidates , who had been recommended by thc founders and approved by ( he Supreme Council were perfected in accoi dance with the riles proper lo thc occasion . The chapter having been consecrated and proclaimed , Bro . Frank Richardson then took the chair and installed the M . W . S . designate , Bro . M ijorG .. H . N . Bridges ,