Provincial Grand Lodge Of. North And East Yorkshire.

Under By-Law 21 , the following five members of Provincial Grand Lodge were elected to serve on the Provincial Board of General Purposes : Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B . England ; W . H . Rose , P . P . G . W . ; W . J . Watson , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . P . G . Reg . ; and H . Toozes , P . P . G , D . —being proposed by Bro . GEO . POTTER-KIRBY , P . P . G . D . C , and seconded by Bro . G . BOHN , P . P . G . Reg .

The PROV . G . M . said that he should propose a vote of thanks to V . W . Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . G . T . Eng ., P . P . G . W . ( who had left this province to reside in the south ) , in recognition of his eminent services to the province as Chairman of the Charities' Association for many years , and as a member

of their Beard of General Purposes . Bro . Woodall had been mast regular in attendance at the meetings of Provincial Grand Lodge , and rendered valuable aid to the Craft in many ways , and he ( the P . G . M . ) thought this a proper opportunity for expressing their esteem for that distinguished brother .

The resolution was warmly seconded by Bro . J . SYKES RYMER , P . P . G , Reg ., and carried unanimously . The PROV . G . SEC then read an offi -ial communicition from the Grand

Secretary respecting the action of the Grand Lodge of Peru , in removing the volume of the sacred law from the altars of all lodges under its jurisdiction , and substituting therefore the b : ok of c institutions of the said Grand Lodge . In consequence of this violation of the ancient landmarks , the Grand Lodge of England has directed that the Grand Lodge of Peru and the lodges holding thereunder cannot be rec ignised as true and lawful Masonic lodges , and the \ V . Masters of all lodges holding under the

Grand Lodge of England be directed not to admit any foreign brother as a visitor unless ( 1 ) he is duly vouched for , or unless his certificate shows that he has been initiated according to the ancient rites and ceremonies in a lodge professing belief in ¦ T . G . A . O . T . U ., and ( 2 ) not unless he himself sh ill acknowledge that his belief is an essential landmark of the Order . The Prov . G . Secretary also read a letter from the Grand Secretary warning the Craft against a certain Masonic impostor .

I he various lodges in the province , all of which were represented , then communicated . The returns showed a total of 2347 subscribing members . The P . G . M . then appointed and invested the following Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year , and also invested the Prov . G . Treasurer , who had been elected by the Prov . G . Lodge :

Bro . C . Hubert Backhouse , P . M . 2610 ... * ... Prov . S . G . W . „ James Melrose , W . M . 232 S ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . Evelyn W . Drage , M . A ., 12 44 ... ) .-, ,, , , I ; Rev . Albert Smith , M . A ., 16 . 8 .. T , j Prov . G . Chaplains „ John Bilson , P . M . 1010 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ M . C . Peck , P . M . 2494 , P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std .

Br . England ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Martin J . Martensen , P . M . 57 •••••¦ \ p , „„ c r ; n-„ Edward W . Purnell , P . M . 236 ... j Prov . b . Lr . LU ,, R . VV . Leadbeater , P . M . 200 ... ... ) n , ,-. ¦ -, I ; C E . Morton , P . M . 602 j Prov . J . G . Ds . .. C H . Fletcher . P . M . 10 . 18 Prov . O . S . r > f W .

„ J . G . Wallis , P . M . 2494 ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ C Tweedy , M . D ., P . M . 1337 ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ Robert McBean , P . M . 643 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ James C Heselton , P . M . 294 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Newton Walker , P . M . 1244 ... ... ¦) ,-, ^ Cl , „ George Petch , P . M . 160 . Prov . G . Std . Brs .

„ T . B . Redfearn , W . M . 1511 ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ W . J . Marshall , P . M . 660 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ J . W . Dow , P . M . 1991 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, James Boyce , 200 ,.. ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . ,, C Travess , P . M . 142 . 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

1 he newly-appointed Prov . G . Officers were then saluted with grand honours . Six Prov . G . Stewards to be nominated by the Humber , Lennox , Orde-Powlett , Installed Masters , St . Nicholas , and Beresford-Peirse Lodges . The Prov . G . M . then presented the Grand Lodge Charity jewel to the following brethren who had qualified under Bv-Law 22 : Bros . G . L . Shackles , P . P . G . D . ; L . P . Brekke , P . P . G . D " . ; W . A . Hutchence , P . P . G . D .: 1 . Carlill Savill . P . P . G . O •K . Shann . P . M . 2-. 2 S : and

J . P . Carr , P . M . 232 S . The PROV . GRAND MASTER delivered the following address : Worshipful Brethren , as we have now concluded the business of this meeting , I may observe that it was intended to hold the present meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge at Middlesborough , since I had accepted , with pleasure , an invitation from the Ferrum Lodge , but owing to the outbreak of a serious epidemic in

that prosperous centre , 1 felt compelled , although with much disappointment , to relinquish the idea of visiting Middlesborough , and expressed my regret to the W . Master and brethren of the h ' errum Lodge , who had been put to some inconvenience through this unfortunate occurrence . Under these circumstances it was very agreeable to be favoured with an invitation to hold our meeting in this city , and it is by the kindness and hospitality

of the brethren of the four lodges established here , that we are enabled to meet again on classic ground . Since our last meeting the great event of the year has been the Centenary Festival of the Boys' School , at which the magnificent sum of . £ 134 , 000 was subscribed , when your Provincial Grand Master had the honour on that occasion of supporting H . R . H . the M . W . Grand Master . I was glad to find that this province contributed ^ 498 2 s . 6 d . lhe brethren will be interested to learn that our Educational t < und is

continuing and extending its useful work . The grants have been raised in amount , and there are now 26 children upon the Fund receiving £ 271 per annum . It is trusted that the liberality of the brethren will further permit the benefits of this Fund to be increased , since they may be thoroughly assured that the sums contributed are devoted directly to the object intended . An interesting ceremony took place on the 14 th Junewhen the

foundation-, stone of the New Grammar School at Bridlington was laid by Bro . Sir Charles Legard , Bait ., P . P . G . W ., assisted by the officers of the province , the weather was fine , the company large , and I am informed the ( unction was in every way highly successful . I have been favoured with an invitation to hold next year ' s meeting at Guisborough , when the Zetland Lodge , No . ¦ viiwill

, ecltbrate its jubilee , having been warranted in the year 1849 . I have much pleasure in accepting the invitation , and shall hope to meet the brethren next year in that ancient town , with which so many historical jVjsociations are connected . In conclusion , brethren , I would express my inanks , and those of Provincial Grand Lodge , to the W . Masters , Officers , th A - hren of the York Lodge , No . 236 , the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1 O 11 , me Agricola Lodge , No . 1991 , and the Albert Victor Lodge , No . 232 s , for

Provincial Grand Lodge Of. North And East Yorkshire.

the very handsome manner in which we have been received and entertained this day . As the York Masons of old were ever celebrated for the excellence of their work , so their successors have worthily maintained the high reputation attained by the ancient Craftsmen . The Masonic anthem " Hail Masonry , " was then sung , the solo by Bro . Geo . Potter-Kirby , P . P . G . D . C , and the chorus by the brethren accompanied on the organ by Bro . W . S . Child , P . P . G . O .

the Prov . G . Lodge was then closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . A banquet , at which the Prov . G . M . presided , and was supported by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., was subsequently held at the De Grey Rooms . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening spent .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held or ! the iSih instant , under the banner of the Martyn Lodge , at the picturesque seaside town of Southwold . For the occasion the town was quite en file , banners gaily floating in the principal streets , the'bells of the church ringing a merry peal , and the band of the local Volunteer Artillery corps discoursing

excellent music throughout the day . Southwold indeed—both visitors and residents—regarded the appearance of so many Freemasons in its midst with the curiosity that belongs to the somewhat mysterious , and with that interest

with which curiosity invests an object . The members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , to the number of about 150 , certainly had a most enjoyable day , the weather being gloriously fine , and showing up to their fullest advantage the many charms of this delightful watering-place .

In the unavoidable absence of the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , P . G . W . England , Prov . G . M ., an able and hospitable substitute was found in Bro . the Re-. C . J . Martyn , P . G . C . England , D . P . G . M ., and both the business and pleasurable proceedings passed off in a manner that will leave a very

happy recollection ot the 1 S 9 S meeting at Southwold . For the excellence of the arrangements made for the accommodation and cordial reception of so large a number of guests , the personal efforts of Bro . J . M . Canova and others associated with him must be complimented .

The proceedings commenced by the assembling of the brethren in the Drill Hall , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by the D . P . G . M ., accompanied by G . and Prov . G . Officers , who entered the hall in procession in Masonic clothing . A very large number of brethren of various lodges of the province were present .

* The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened , and Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C . Eng ., D . P . G . M ., invested the officers for the ensuing year , on behalf of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , P . G . W ., Prov . G . M ., as follows :

Bro . E . M . U . Adnams , P . P . G . S . B . ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ R . J . Carthew , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . J . G . Munday , W . M ) G ch „ U . Haward , P . M . ... ... j Prov . U . Chaps . „ H . I . Hartcup , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg .

„ N . Tracy , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ G . T . Hawkins , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ G . Turner , P . P . G . Stwd . ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ K . Rix , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks . „ J . M . Franks , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C .

,, P . U . Hawes , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . A . G . U . C . „ G . C . Carliel , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . ,, F . R . Freeman , P . M . ... ... •••\D ^„ r ctA n ,,-" J . Green , P . M . j Prov . G . Std . Brs . ,, J \ Normandale , P . M . ... ,., ... Prov . G . Org .

„ A . Spalding , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ W . J . Whitehead , P . M . ... ... Prov . G . Purs . „ H . Calver , P . M . ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purs . „ S . W . WooIIett , P . M . ... ... ... - ) „ R . F . B . Coiing , P . M . ... ... ... [ Prov . G . Stwds .

,, 1 . btevenson , P . M . ... ... ... J „ B . W . Sycr ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . The three auditors , Bros . C . E . Tempest , P . M ., A . A . Bennett , P . M .,

and T . E . Mayhew , were re-elected . After this an adjournment was made to the Rectory grounds , where a photographic group was taken by Mr . Godfrey Martyn , of Southwold . The brethren were then assembled , and under the direction of the Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Franks , headed by the band , walked through the main street in procession to the Church of St . Edmund to attend Divine

service . Large and very interesting crowds gathered to see the long and attractive procession , and the church was crowded in every part when the service commenced . It was a very beautiful service , having been specially arranged for the occasion , and the musical portion was particularly pleasing . This was largely due to the fact that 12 senior boys from the choir of Norwich Cathedral assisted the local choristers , and Bros . Holden , Brooks ,

Thoules , and J . H . Brockbank , also of Norwich Cathedral , rendered solos and quartettes that very richly enhanced the musical items . Bro . Normandale , P . G . O ., efficiently presided at the organ . Special anthems and hymns were sung . Bro . Rev . F . G . MUNDAY , P . G . C , preached an eloquent sermon " Faith , Hope , and Charity , " alluding to the beneficent inlluence of the Craft in mitigating the bitterness of both religious and political

controversy , though , as an organisation , it carefully avoided direct reference to either . Bro . the Rev . Moorehouse read the lessons , and the Rev . G . C . W . Pimbury intoned the service , while the Vicar , the Rev . H . C . Sutton , pronounced the Benediction . The collection , which was made on behalf of the Cottage Hospital , and Nursing Benefit Association of Southwold , realised £ 12 .

After service the brethren marched back to the lodge room , where the D . P . G . M . addressed the brethren , complimenting them on their great exertions in subscribing such a splendid sum as £ 131 . 000 towards the Boys ' School , of which large amount Sjlblk had sent ncirly £ 1500 , through 30 Stewards . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and immediately after-