Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

The PROV . GRAND MASTER returned thanks for the extremely kind and flattering terms in which his health had been proposed and received . It was a very easv ta k to preside over a province like Surrey , when one was assisted by a Deputy Provincial Grand Master like Bro . West , and supported by brethren like the members of the lodges in Surrey . He thought that Surrey was really an exceptional province , and was sure that no

province in England could show a better roll of lodges , more imbued with a thoroughly Masonic spirit , or a spirit of greater loyalty to those who presided over them . He was certain there was no province in which the brethren were more ready to respond to ever ) ' reasonable suggestion thrown o-it in Provincial Grand Lodge . Whatever was proposed for the good of Freemasonry in Surrey was sure to meet with a most heart ) ' response . He

could no" offer a greater instance than the Institution of a Provincial Charity Committee . There were a few lodges that had not yet joined , but he felt it unnecessary to say anything of that , for in a few months they would be drawn into the vortex , not caused by exhaustion , but the true Masonic feeling and a desire to promote the first principles of Freemasonry—that of Charity . Having thanked them for the extremely kind way in which they had drank his health , he had to propose another toast— " The Deputy Prov .

Grand Master and the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . West was well known to them , having been in charge of the province during a long interregnum by which the interests of the province in no way suffered . He knew what the opinion of the late lamented Bro . General Brownrigg was respecting Bro . West , and he concurred in the opinion that the Deputy Prov . Grand Master was one they thoroughly valued and appreciated . They had been fortunate in Surrey in those enlisted as Provincial Grand Officers for they would deserve the confidence of all Masons in the province .

Bro . F . WEST , D-p . Prov . G . M ., said he was only echoing the sentiments of the large array ot Provincial Grand Officers present in expressing sincere thanks for the kind words spoken of them . He could only hope that a small portion o that praise was deserved . P . rsonalty he had been actuated with but one desire since he became responsible to a certain degr- e for the work and the continuance of the work of the province and tint was to promote its welfare , to uphold the principles of Mason-y , and to

ende vou ' , as far as in him lay , to increase the Masonic feeling to the Piovincr of Surrey . He was glad to h ar that that desi e had been successful , and that the Prov . Grand MastC' took ov r the rei 'S and was able to say he found the province in a g > od state of repair . The Prov . Grand Officers joined him in promoting the welfare of the province , and if ih }' did not succeed it would not be their fault . He Ivpcd the Piov . Grand Master on similar occasions would never have before him a less loyal or a less determined body o Prov . G . Officers .

Bro . T . T . Bucknill , Q . C ., M . P ., Prov . J . GAV ., gave " The Visitors , " which he said was never absent fiom any Maso"ic gathering . As L < r back a * 1868 he was a Mason , and in 1 S 73 was the Master of his lodge , but in Masonry one always fel 1 young . How was it ? Because in Masonyone was able to cast away the cares a"d sorrows of life and meet upon a common platform , to go from hbo ^ r to icfreshment and refr shment to

labour , each one feeling he was a brother of all in the room , anxious to make life a little less burdensome and sad . Whatever their duties in outside life might be , in Masonry they met upon one common platform , having all one common object . They were all pleased to see the visitors that day , and would be pleased to visit other provinces when asked , where he was sure they would find the same hospitality as he hoped the visiting brethren had found on the present occasion .

Bro . ERIC WILLIAMS briefly replied , after which the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . To say that the musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . II . Schartau , is to indicate that a very charming and excellent entertainment was the result . In addition to the Schartau Part Singers , Bros . W . H . Brereton , Eric Williams , and Arthur Briscoe , Prov . G . Org ., rendered valuable assistance .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Durham.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DURHAM .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Durham was held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Old Elvct , umter the presidency of Comp . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., the Prov . Grand Superintendent , assisted by the following officers of Provincial Grand Chapter : Comps . C . D . Hill Drury , Prov . G . H . ; William Logan , Prov . G . J . ; R . Hudson , Past G . S . B . ling ., Prov . G . S . E . ; G . W . Bain , Prov . G . S . N . ; F . H . Bennett ,

acting Prov . G . Treas . ; C . 1 \ Sutcliffe , Prov . G . Reg . ; R . W . Whitfield , Prov . G . P . S . ; J . J . Wilson , Prov . A . G . S . ; R . Todd , acting Prov . A . G . S . ; J . N . Taylor , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Atkinson , Prov . G . D . of C . ; J . Scarborough , Prov . A . G . D . of C ; T . E . Biddlecombe , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Robson Pattison , Prov . A . G . S . E . ; and Thomas Grieve , Prov . G . Janitor . There were present , in addition to the abovenamed : Comps . the Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., P . P . G . H . ; H . 1 . Turnbull ,

P . P . G . H . ; Thos . Coulson , P . P . G . H . ; J . S . Wilson , P . P . G . J . ; Rev . R . H . Yeld . P . P . G . ] . ; Thomas Bell , P . P . G . R . ; J . C . Moor , P . P . G . R . ; Wm . Davidson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Thos . Henderson , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . T . Munro , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Mitchinson , P . P . G . P . S . ; J . G . Kirtley , P . P . G . P . S . ; Robt . Simpleton , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . W . Halfnight , P . P . G . Treas . ; C . Spencer , P . P . A . G . S . ; R . Whitfield , P . P . G . P . S . ; George Wilson , P . P . G . O . ; M . A . Lax , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E .

Nixey , P . 7 .. 531 ; H . Hauxwell , J . 124 ; J . W . H . Swan , I . P . Z . 94 ; W . Watson , S . N . 94 ; J . Scarborough , P . Z . 94 ; G . F . Allan , M . E . Z . 509 ; W . Thorman , H . 509 ; F . S . Couper , H . 97 ; H . Limb , M . E . Z . 7 6 4 ; H . Polsover , H . 124 ; Lionel Booth , 124 ; Rev . H . Coulton , J . m ; W . C . Barrow , S , E . 111 ; T . G . Garrirk , P . Z . 94 ; J . Sedcole , P . 7 .. 240 ; J . A . Witter , P . Z . 1119 ; J . Robinson , M E . Z . 1119 ; W . Richardson , H . 48 ; H . Soderberg , I . P . Z . 1119 ; Grant , 124 ; and Others .

The ACTING P . G . TREASURER , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . E . Hudson , having submitted a statement of his accounts , which showed that after dispensing the sum of , £ 26 to the Masonic Charities , a . substantial balance was left at the bank .

Comp . C . D . HILL DRURY , H ., proposed that the following donations be jjiven , viz .: 10 guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and the fees of honour- about seven guineas—to the Durham Masonic Education Fund . The members unanimously adopted the proposition .

In accordance with the usual custom the roll of chapters was called over , showing a very satisfactory condition of affairs in the chapters of the province , and a substantial increase in the membershi p , i . e ., 465 , as against 422 last year . Comp . J . E . Nelson ' was unanimously elected P . G . Treasurer on the motion of Comp . the Rev . R . H . YELD , P . P . G . ] ., seconded by Comp . H . I . TURN-HULL , P . P . G . H .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Durham.

The Grand Superintendent appointed and invested the following companions as his officers for the ensuing year : Comp . J . Robson Pattison , 97 ... ... Prov . G . H . ,, John T . Wilson , 240 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ R . Hudson ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ E . Nixey , 531 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ W . E . Moffett , 240 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, J . E . Nelson , 80 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ G . F . Allan , 509 ... ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ H . Lamb , 7 64 ... ... ... Prov . 1 st A . G . S . ,, John Todd , 1 24 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ A . Gray , 97 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . Bunn , 48 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, H . Soderberg , 1119 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ T . G . Garrick , 94 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . ,, W . Thorman , 509 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, T . Dunn , 12 4 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . ,, T . Grieve ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . Comp . Sir H EDWORTH WILLIAMSON , Bart ., Prov . G . Z ., said he was g lad to meet them again that day to hold their annual Grand Chapter . He

thought he might congratulate them upon the great probability of their escaping in that county from the very serious results of what might happen from what was going on in Lancashire , Yorkshire , and other coal mining districts . He thought it a matter of congratulation that in the grand old county of Durham ; at all events , they seemed destined to be spared from so calamitous a struggle as seemed lo be pending in other places . Last

year he congratulated them on the satisfactory accounts they had given of their respective chapters , and it gave him much pleasure to be again in a position to announce that there was a further increase to report upon last year . There were now 462 members , as against 405 last year . He was sure they all deplored the loss they had sustained in the decease of his old friend , Dr . Potts , of Sunderland . He was a most charming , cheery old

gentleman , and a good Mason , and wherever he went his genial presence did a great deal to help the unanimity and pleasure of the proceedings . He was sure they would all rejoice and congratulate his excellent companion , the Third Principal , Comp . Logan , on having recovered from his very dangerous illness . During the past year there had been 41 exaltations , which was a very satisfactory progressive increase . He thanked them for

their attendance that day because it showed theirgreat interest in the benefit of Royal Arch Masonry in the Province of Durham . In investing Comp . J . R . Pattison as H . for the ensuing year , the Grand Superintendent expressed the great pleasure it gave him lo recognise his many services to the Provincial Grand Chapter , and how deserving Comp . Pattison was of the highest honour it was in his power to bestow .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Kent.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF KENT .

The Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , Grand Supt ., selected lunbndge Wells as the place for holding the Provincial Grand Chapter of Kent for this year . Held under the banner of the Holmesdale Chapter , No . 874 , it is needless to say the members made every effort to give their companions a cordial greeting . The meeting was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , The Pump Room , the general

arrangements being left in the able hands of the Scribe E ., Comp . J . S . Fletcher , and a committee , Comps . W . T . Hammond and A . H . Tester giving special assistance . Unfortunately , the Frst Principal was unable to attend through illness , and Past Principal Tom Ryder from the same cause , general regret being expressed at their non-attendance . Comp . J . Abrey was , however , to welcome the members of the Royal Arch Chapter , wno included the following :

Comps . Lord Amherst , Prov . Grand Supt . ; J . Smith Eastes , Prov . Grand H . ; W . Russell , Prov . Grand Treas . ; T . S . Warne , Prov . G . Scribe E . ; R . Corwood , Prov . G . P . Soj . ; H . M . Maughan , Prov . G . Reg . ; T . H . Blamiers , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; R . Moriey , Prov . A . G . D . of C . ; H . L . Bernays , Prov . A . G . S . ; H . Ward , G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . G . J . ; T . Hughes Hallett , P . P . G . S . N . ; Silus Wagon , P . G . S . B . ; H . Mason , P . G . P . S . ; E . Denton , P . P . G . P . S . ; John S . Lovett , P . P . G . J . ; Charles Graham , P . G . R . ; the Rev . T . S . Curteis ,

P . P . G . J . ; Alfred C . Spaull , P . G . Director of Cers . ; T . W . Whitmarsh , P . A . G . D . C ; W . J . Collins , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . W . F . Chapman , P . P . G . S . ; A . W . Duret , P . P . G . J . Middx . ; G . B . Chapman , P . Z . 18 37 ; A . H . Tester , 1 st A . S . 874 ; G . Grovcr , 874 ; J . T . Reeves , P . 7 .. 31 ; Bruce Lightfoot , 133 ; A . W . Sonthwill , 2096 ; Henry Esling , P . Z . 77 ; G . F . Baker , H . 503 ; H . E . Austen , P . Z . 709 ; E . Morris , H . 913 ; C . W . Blaxland , M . E . Z . 709 ; H . J . Sturgeon , M . E . Z . 429 ; C . W . Bcvan , A . S . 1414 ; Josiah Willmot , 8 74 ; W . G . Bell , 20 ; W . T . Hammond , 874 ; D . T . J . Lyle , 503 ; T . W . A . Neech , 503 ; E . Weller , 503 i

W . B . Hughes , P . Z . 8 74 ; W . Drew Myall , 1414 ; G . L . Hart , P . Z . 558 ; N . ]¦ Merriman , 429 ; M . A . H . Edwardes , 873 ; A . T . Simpson , 874 ; W . D . Goddard , Treas . 558 ; G . Briggs , H . 2147 ; A . Clive , P . Z . 558 ; E . G . Walthew , J . 311 S . Cronk , J . 1414 ; G . Harlow , P . Z . 2147 ; A . Ronaldson , S . E . 829 ; W . Francis , P . Z . 558 ; F . Holl , 558 ; R . J . Langley , 40 j C . Holcroft , 1414 ; S . Saunders , P . Z . 31 ; H . D . Stock , S . E . 55 8 ; A . Penfold , Treas . 913 , P . P . A . G . S . ; A . Piper , and A . S . 913 ; E . Martin , 1414 ; G . Whitehill , M . E . Z . 829 ; D . Hoadley , 8 74 ; J . A . Anscombe , 874 ; J . Boulter , 8 74 ; J . Cooke , 709 ; J . ' Fletcher , S . E . 874 ; G . Glanville , 874 ; and J . Abrey , S . N . 874 .

The business of the chapter commenced at four o ' clock , and included the reading and confirmation of minutes , the calling ovei of the roll of chapters in the province , the reception of the report of the Audit Committee , and the investiture of Provincial Grand Officers as follows : Comp . J . Smith Eastes , P . Z . 503 , 709 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . H . „ F . F . Giraud ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ Thos . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . S . E .

„ Charles Holcroft , P . Z . 1414 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, W . Russell ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ Robert J ewel Cook , P . Z . 913 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ George Lainson Hart , P . Z . 558 ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ Tom Ryder , P . Z . 874 ... ... Prov . 1 st A . G . S . „ George B . Chapman , P . Z . 1837 ... ,., Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . „ Lieut . Francis Powell , P . Z . 1174 ... ... Prov . G . S . B .

,, Edward Austen , P . Z . 709 ... ,.. \ ,, George Harlow , P . Z . 2147 ... > Prov . G . Std . Bn » „ R . Cobham , P . Z . 20 ... ... ... j ,, George William Mitchell , Z . S 29 ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Henry George Sturgeon , P . Z . 429 ... ) D A r 11 rt „ Thomas William A . Neech , P . Z . 503 ... j Prov A . G . D . C * . „ Henry Esling , P . Z . 77 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ John Thomas Reeves , P . Z . 31 ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . „ John Cook , 709 ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .