Consecration Of The Rose Of Lancaster Lodge, No. 2325.

CONSECRATION OF THE ROSE OF LANCASTER LODGE , No . 2325 .

The Rose of Lancaster Lodge , No . 2325 , was on the 21 st inst . consecrated in accordance with ancient rites and ceremonies by the Rig ht Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., Prov . Grand Master , assisted by several Grand and Prov . Grand Officers , and in the presence of a large assembly of members of the new lodge and visiting brethren . The ceremony of consecration was performed in the Masonic Buildings , Lord-street , where the brethren of the Rose of Lancaster Lodge will , in future meet on the third Thursday of each month .

The Consecrating Officers present were Bros , the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . Prov . G . M . West Lancashire , Presiding Officer ; Thomas Clarke , Prov . G . R ., S . W . ; Rev . J . K . Turner , P . G . C , Chap . ; T . L . Murray , D . of C ; and W , Goodacre ; P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . The visitors included Bros . George Mellor ,

P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . East Lancashire ; Rev . J . S . Gardner , P . P . G . Chap . West Lancashire ; J . Sutton , P . P . D G . D . C ; Herbert Kidson , P . G . S . ; J . N . Patterson , P . G . D . C ; S . M . Harris , P . P . G . D . C . Northumberland ; J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . R . ; D . Gaskin , P . P . G . T . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; and J . C . Robinson , P . A . G . D . C

The lodge having been duly constituted , the investiture of the officers was proceeded with . Bro . Wm . Piatt , P . M ., was installed as the first W . M ., Bros . W . J . Worden and C . Watson being appointed as Senior and Junior Wardens respectively . In the course of a brief address to the brethren , Lord LATHOM said he believed there was a necessity for a new Masonic lodge at Southport , and that the Rose of Lancaster Lodge would be very numerously attended . The clothing and jewels , which were manufactured b y Bro . George Kenning , Liverpool and London , were presented by Bro . C . Watson , T . W .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WEST YORKSHIRE .

A convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , South Parade , Huddersfield , on Wednesday , the 13 th instant , by the invitation of Perseverance , Chapter No . 275 , when there were present—Comps . Thomas William Tew , J . P ., P . G . P . S ., Grand Superintendent ; Richard Carter , J . P ., Prov . G . H . ; George Brooke , Prov . G . J . ; C . L . Mason , P . P . G . H . ; John Booth , P . P . G . T . ; William Harrop , P . P . G . J . ; Ben j . Brousrhton , P . P . G . T . ; Thomas Ruddock ,

P . P . G . J . ; William Gaukroger , P . P . G . J . ; Frederick Laxton , P . P . G . J . ; Henry Smith , Prov . G . S . E . ; W . C . Lupton , Prov . G . S . N . ; Mark Newsome , J . P ., P . P . G . S . N . ; James Bedford , P . P . G . S . N . ; Henry Oxley , Prov . G . Treas . ; George Marshall , P . P . G . Treas . ; Frederick Cleeves , Prov . G . Reg . ; Jonas Craven , P . P . G . Reg . ; Joseph Dobson , Prov . G . P . S . ; John Wm . Bailey , Prov . G . 1 st A . S . ; Thomas Riley , Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . ; W . F . Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . ; Thomas Pickles , P . P . G . S . ; Samuel Slack ,

P . P . G . S . ; J . W . Monckman , P . P . G . S . ; Robert Craig , P . P . G . S . ; John Y . Rideal , P . P . G . S . ; T . R . Vaux , P . P . G . S . ; William Watson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . ; Reuben Williamson , P . P . G . S . B ., as P . G . S . B . ; John Wm . Turner , P . P . G . S . B . ; Joseph Hartley , P . G . Std . Br . ; Robert Drake Kendall , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Tudor G . Trevor , P . Z ., P . G . D . of C . ; Wm . F . Smithson , P . P . A . G . D . of C , as P . A . G . D . of C ; J . Read Dore , P . P . G . D . of C ; John Barker , P . P . G . D . of C ; Edmund Lord , P . P . G . D . of C ; Thomas Gaukroger , P . P . G . D . of C . ; Thomas Barber , P . P . G . D . of C ;

Geo . Fredk . Carr , Prov . G . Org . ; Robert Dayson , P . P . G . Org . ; Herbert G . E . Green , Prov . A . G . S . E . ; Samuel Barrand , Prov . G . Janitor ; Wm . Thos . Flather , as Prov . G . Stwd . ; J . W . Balme , as Prov . G . Stwd . ; H . C Pickersgill , Prov . G . Stwd . ; and Thomas Richards , Prov . G . Stwd . Also Principals , Past First Principals , and companions of the following chapters , viz .: 61 , 139 , 154 , 20 S , 242 , 25 S , 264 , 265 , 275 , 2 S 9 , 290 , 302 , 304 , 306 , 307 , 3 S 0 , 3 S 7 , 44 S , 45 S , 495 , 521 , 600 , 603 , 652 , 750 , S 27 , S 37 , 904 , 1001 , 1019 , 1042 , 121 4 , 1283 , and 1513 .

Apologies for absence were received from the following Provincial Grand Officers Comps . J . E . D . Darling , P . Z . 139 , Prov . G . S . B . ; Wm . Greaves , P . Z . 28 9 , Prov . A . G . D . of C . ; J . R . Welsman , P . Z . 600 , and John Gerrard , P . Z . 154 , Prov . G . Stwds . ; and 120 Z . 's , P . Z . ' s , and companions . Comp . A . Stott , Z ., and officers of Perseverance Chapter , 275 , opened the chapter , and Comp . T . W . Tew , J . P ., G . Supt ., and officers , entered and opened Provincial Grand Chapter .

The Grand Superintendent and the Prov . G . H . and J . having been saluted , the minutes of the meeting held at Harrogate , on Wednesday , ist May , were read and confirmed .

The roll of chapters and of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers was called . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then delivered the following address : Principals and Companions , —At the most agreeable and satisfactory meeting at the Queen Hotel , Harrogate , on ist May , under the auspices of Chapter 1001 , I received two invitations for this , the November convocation , viz ., De Grey and

Ripon Chapter , 837 , and Ripon and Perseverance Chapter , 275 , Huddersfield , and I exercised my prerogative in favour of the latter , being more accessible to the majority of the companions , particularly at this usually inclement season , and I am sure the representatives of the Ripon Chapter , viz ., Comps . Tupman and Pickersgill , will acquiesce . It is with much regret we hear of the continued and serious illness of Comps . Rev . W . C . Lukes and R . E . Collinson , of their chapter . This

is the 49 th meeting of this Provincial Grand Chapter , the seventh in Huddersfield , and the fourth under the banner of Perseverance Chapter . I am glad to observe Prosperity Chapter , 290 , and Truth Chapter , 521 , well represented . The three Huddersfield chapters have an aggregate of 120 members on their rolls , 38 of whom are P . Z . ' s . As members of the Craft , on November 10 th they assembled to take part in celebrating the centenary festival of the Harmony Lodge , No . 275 ,

in solemn service at the parish church , Huddersfield , so kindly placed at their disposal by the vicar , where upwards of 400 brethren were present , having marched in procession from this hall . I hope that the hearts of the brethren were filled with gratitude to the Most High for the privilege of assembling in His Holy Temple , and listening to an eloquent sermon delivered b y Comp . Rev . P . F . J . Pearce , M . A . May the blessed

wordshealth , peace , and good-will—abound in our hearts , and be wafted over the surface of the globe , and promote the happiness of all , and so join mankind together b y the indissoluble links of friendship—peace and harmony . May the second centennial of Lodge 275 , be as remarkable as this one , not only in the external circumstances of the numerical attendance , but for devoutness and sincerity . Our Treasurer has given notice of his intention to move that this Provincial Grand

Chapter contribute towards the rent and expenses of the offices of Provincial Grand Lodge , where the business of this Grand Chapter is carried on , and I hope you will agree to support the proposition . There is also notice b y Comp . William Watson , Hon . Librarian : " That each chapter be invited to supply a photographic copy of its charter , " to be placed in suitable books in our library , in the same manner as the lodge warrants , there being 70 out of the 74 already received in

, this motion ; I also heartily concur . He and I feel grateful for your money contribution to the library , which , I am glad to say , is , from time to time , gathering r are and valuable Masonic works ; and I trust , in time , will be in possession of as J ^ ge and interesting a collection as that of the Quatuor Coronati—or even Grand Lodge itself . In conclusion , I have onl y to say we have 37 chapters on the r ° U , with 118 9 members ; 101 companions were exalted in 1888 ; on the other

Provincial Grand Chapter Of West Yorkshire.

hand , there are figures I commend to the serious consideration of the 330 Present and Past Principals , as they suggest the most serious and anxious thoughts for the continued prosperity of the chapters ; as many as 30 companions have resi gned official connection with the chapters , 15 more were excluded , and 6 3 remained in arrears . Two chapters are in a weak and exhausted condition—certainl y an

effort should be made to prevent these chapters lapsing altogether . With these few and somewhat common-place observations , and sincere wishes for the continued prosperity of Royal Arch Masonry in West Yorkshire , I beg you to accept the thanks of your Grand Superintendent and the Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers for your loyalty and devotion to ourselves and the affairs of this convocation , and for the kind reception accorded to us this afternoon .

Comp . HY . OXLEY , P . Z . 495 , Prov . Grand Treasurer , pursuant to notice , moved , Comp . ALFRED STOTT , Z . 275 , seconded , and it was resolved— " That a contribution of ; £ i 2 per annum be made from the funds of Provincial Grand Chapter towards the rent and other expenses of the offices of Provincial Grand Lod < re in Wakefield . "

Comp . W . WATSON , Z . 304 , P . P . G . S ., pursuant to notice , moved , Comp . Win . HARROP , P . Z . 290 , P . P . G . J ., seconded , and it was resolved— " That each chapter in this province be invited to supply a photographic copy of its charter on a similar plan to those obtained from Craft lodges ( size 12 in . by 10 in ., carbon process , unmounted ) , to be sent enclosed in stout pasteboard tube for safety to Comp . Wm . Watson , 28 , East Parade , Leeds . " Comp . MASON delivered the mystical lecture in his usual able manner .

Invitations to hold the annual meeting in May , 1890 , were received from the following companions : Comp . W . Gaukroger , P . Z . 61 , to meet under banner of Sincerity Chapter , at Halifax ; Comp . A . Tupman , Z . 8 37 , to meet under banner of Marquess of Ripon Chapter , at Ripon ; and Comp . W . Watson , P . Z . 304 , to meet under the joint banners ot Chapters Nos . 289 , 304 , 306 , and 1042 , at Leeds . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT thanked the companions for their cordial invitations , and said he would shortly make his decision known .

Comp . R . CARTER , P . Z . 1513 , Prov . G . H ., moved , Comp . G . BROOKE , 242 , Prov . G . J ., seconded , and it was resolved— " That a hearty vote of thanks be given to the Z . and companions of Perseverance Chapter , 275 , for their excellent arrangements for the comfort of the companions . " Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed . Tea was provided at the Queen ' s Hotel ; the Grand Superintendent presided over about 50 companions .

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .

The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on the 7 th instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , George-street . Much interest has been taken for some time in the appointment of a Grand Cashier in place of the late Bro . David Kinnear , and there was an unusuall y large attendance , upwards of 500 brethren being present . The throne was occupied by the Grand Master , Sir Archibald C . Campbell . The salary of Grand Cashier

had been previously fixed at ^ 150 , and out of 25 applications , a Ieet of three was placed before the meeting . The result of a vote was as follows : Bro . David Reid , Glasgow , Grand Bible-Bearer and Provincial Grand Secretary of Glasgow , proposed by Bro . GRAHAM , 282 , Prov . G . Master of Glasgow ; William Ferguson , Past Prov . Grand Treasurer of the Province of Glasgow , proposed by Bro . CALDWELL , of Craigielea , 202 ; John Houliston , Dumfries , proposed by Bro . THOMAS M'NAUGHT , S . S . C ., 25 .

Bro . REID was accordingly declared elected amid much applause , and he briefl y thanked Grand Lodge . On the motion of Bro . Col . CLARK FORREST , Prov . Grand Master of Lanarkshire Middle Ward , seconded by Bro . Sheriff THOMS , Sir Archibald Campbell of Blythswood was unanimously nominated for re-election as Grand Master .

In acknowledging the honour again conferred upon him , Sir ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL said he would not fail in anything he could do for the good of the Craft . The nominations for the other offices proposed by a Grand Committee were then adopted , with the exception that Bro . Robert Nisbet , Glasgow , was recommended as Junior Grand Deacon .

The office-bearers for next year will accordingly stand as follows : Bro . Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell of Blythswood , Bart ., M . P . Grand Master . „ Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , of Greenock and Blackhall , } p r M Bart , ... ... ... ... Lr-M-„ The Earl of Haddington ... ... ... G . Master Depute „ Sir Charles Dalrymple , Bart ., M . P . ,.. ... Sub .-G . Master . „ Lord Saltoun ... ... ... ... S . G . W .

„ J . Dalrymple Duncan , Glasgow ... ... J . G . W . „ S . D . Murray Lyon ... ... ... Grand Sec . „ D . Reid ... ... ... ... ... Grand Cashier . ,, Rev . Thomas Somerville , Glasgow ... •¦•\r rv , ,, Rev . John Glasse , Edinburgh ... _ > Lr . Chaps .

„ Lieut .-Col . John Campbell , Perth ... ... S . G . D . „ Robert Nisbet , Glasgow ... ... ... J . G . D . „ James M'Intyre Henry , Edinburgh ... ... Grand Architect . „ James Crichton , Edinburgh ... ... ... Grand Jeweller . „ Colin Galletly , Glasgow ... ... ... Grand Bible-Br . „ John B . M'Naught , Glasgow ... ... ... G . D . of C .

„ John Wilson , Edinburgh ... ... ... Grand Bard . „ James Carmichael , M . D ., Edinburgh ... ... Grand Swd . Br . „ Emile Berger , Glasgow ... ... ... Grand Dir . of M . „ George Christie , Stirling ... ... ... Grand Marshal . „ George C . H . M'Naught , Glasgow ... ... Grand I . G .

The GRAND SECRETARY reported that , in terms of instructions given at the Quarterly Communication in August , he had prepared and forwarded addresses , signed by the Grand Master , to her Majesty the Queen in reference to the marriage of the Duke of Fife and the Princess Louise of Wales , and to their Royal Hi g hnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , and Lord Fife and his Royal spouse . The reply from the Duke of Fife , dated from Mar Lodge , was in these terms :

" Dear Sir Archibald , " I have just received the address of congratulation which the Grand Lod ge of Scotland has been good enough to send to the Duchess and myself on the occasion of our marriage , and I write on behalf of the Duchess as well as on my own , to tender you and the brethren of the Grand Lodge our warmest thanks for the

honour they have paid us , and for the good wishes they are kind enough to make for our happiness and prosperity . I can assure you that we are both greatly touched by the mark of sympathy and goodwill from the Freemasons uf Scotland , and we value the kind words contained in the address more than I can say . —I remain , yours very truly , " FIFE . "

It was reported that the income for the first u months last year amounted to £ 4199 , and for the corresponding period of this year to ^ 4743 , showing an excess this year of . £ 456 . During the last quarter about . £ 170 had been voted from the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence to distressed Masons or the widows of Masons . Grand Committee reported that , on application , the Lodge St . Stephen , No . 145 , had been authorised to change the colour of its clothing from green to li ght blue and silver . It was remitted to the Board of Grand Stewards to make arrangements for St , Andrew ' s Day Festival .