Masonic Mems.

Bro . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart , M . P ., P . D . Prov . G . M ,, proposed a vote of thanks to Dr . Grindrod , who had kindly ydaced at tile disposal of the lodge nearly tho whole of his house . Although accustomed to hospitality , they had never had a more cordial welcome than when they entered that house . Everything bad been done for their personal comfort , and creature comforts had been plentifully provided . The room was most suitable for the occasion—a model lod —and they must

ge-room all feel a deep debt of gratitude to Dr . Grindrod , and a hope that at some future day he might become a member of that lodge , for his attainments , his kindness , and his readiness to help in every good work , would make him a very good brother . The D . Prov . G . M . seconded the vote , reiterating the re--marks of Bro . S ' n-E . Lechmere , and the hope that Dr . Grindrod would before long become " one of us , " for he would do honour

to Masonry , as to every other walk of life in which he engaged . The vote having been unanimously carried and some other business transacted , the brethren marched in procession to divine worship in the Priory Church . The service , which was of a special order , was conducted by the Rev . George Maxwell . Bro . the Rev . H . Eichaidso : i , Halesowen , read the first lesson , and Bro . the Rev . J . Hordern Jukes read the second lessonand Mr presided at the

; . Haynes ¦ organ . Bro . the Rev . G . Fisk , L . L . B ., then delivered the sermon ; lifter which the brethren adjourned to the Belle Vue Hotel , where about seventy sat down to a sumptuous banquet , under the

presidency of the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Albert Brown . The banquet was of the most recherche descri ption , prepared by experienced chefs de cuisine , sent down from London specially by the enterprising proprietor of the Hotel , Bro . Browning , who was ably represented by his manager here , Bro . Hunt . In ' proposing the first toast of the evening "The Queen and the Craft" the W . M . said that loyalty was a distinguishing characteristic of Freemasons . When Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne there

were many societies which were looked upon by Her Majesty with great suspicion , and many were forbidden , and accordingly ceased to exist . Amongst the rest the Masonic body was doubted , and Her Majesty directed Matthew Parker , tho then Archbishop of Canterbury , and others to be made Masons , and tell her whether she might properly acknowledge them . The archbishop and others became Masons accordingly . The reply was , "Your Majesty asks me what Masons are ? The

most lojal subjects your Majesty has , are Masons ; the best . citizens this land boasts ,-are Masons ; there are none more God fearing people iu the realm than are Masons . " Loyal then , they are loyal now , and would continue so as long as Masonry lasted . Englishmen were not particularly demonstrative perhaps in their loyalty , but the germ existed in good ground , and it would spring forth and fructify the moment activity was needed . He felt a pleasure in having the privilege of proposing " The health of the Queen and prosperity to the Craft " for the first time in that lodge . A verse of the National Anthem was . sung , and another bavins reference to " the craft . "

ine W . M . next gave , with some appropriate observations , "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Roval Family , " and sang , "God bless the Prince of Wales , " the "brethren joining very heartily in the chorus . The D . P . G . M . then proposed the health of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , R . W . D . G . M . ; the E . W . and W ., the officers of Grand Lodge . "

The W . M . proposed the health of "The R . W . Bro . A . H . Royds , Provincial Grand Master . " In a body consisting ¦ so largely of Worcestershire Masons it was needless * for him to ¦ s . iy anything to recommend the toast for their acceptance . The Provincial Grand Master had come among them some ten or ¦ twelve years ago from Lancashire with a high reputation as a Mason , aud he had since proved to be in Worcestershire , as in 'Lancashire , a most active and zealous one . His absence that day caused him and all the deepest regret . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm .

Bro . the Rev . G . Fisk proposed "The Health of Bro . Barber , Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " In doing so he regretted the absence of the P . G . M ., and lamented the cause , wluch lay in the hands of the Great Architect of the Universe , who ordereth all things with infinite wisdom and mercy . He was thankful they had had their ceremonies graced by one who , although second in office , in power and worth might be equal ¦ to the brother he had spoken of . His great urbanity , kindness , facility of addres ? , cordiality and tenderness to every

brother , made him one whom he would hold to his own heart and commend to the love and affection of every brother and of all the brethren . They had all seen how gracefully , kindly , gently , he had fulfilled the high duties , and met the lofty responsibilities of the day . He ( Bro . Fisk ) rejoiced to recognise in their proceedings the entrance amongst them of Masonry in a distinct and definite form : lie had told them of his initiation nearly half a century since : for nearly forty years he had not

pursued Masonry : he had sought how loving and kind men could be on Christian grounds , but now his love of Masonry seemed to bud afresh , and if his budding indeed helped the cause of Masonry in that place , he should be gratified . He had said in lodge and in pulpit that which was on his conscience to say , and he now desired to propose for cordial , hearty , loving , brotherly acceptance , " The Health and Happiness of Bro . Barber , Deputy Provincial Grand Master . "

The D . P . G . M . responded . He looked upon to-day as one of the proudest in his Masonic career ; he had long wondered why they had no lodge in Malvern , but their hearts' desire was now accomplished . He wished them every success .

Bro . Walter Cobley , P . M ., then proposed the " Prov . Grand Wardens and the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge ; to which Bro . Griffiths and Maselield replied . The D . P . G . M . proposed the " Worshipful Master of tho Royds Lodge Bro . Albert Brown , " wno was too eminent a Mason and too well known to require any enconiums from him . He had done all he could for the advancement of Masonry , and especially for lodges and brethren around him . He ( the D . P . G . M )

congratulated him upon the establishment of that lodge , and the high basis upon which it was founded . When he ( the D . P . G . M . ) became a Mason twenty-five years ago , lodges were badly filled , and Masonry was not active ; now it was very different . Two new lodges had been consecrated in this province since he had his chief had held office , and one ancient lodge had beon resascitated , and he had beeu very much astonished to read in that which was supposed to be a respectable paper , the Sir

mint / ham Daily Post , " Freemasonry and Feniaiiism " linked together . He indignantly . repudiated the connection or even association of the two names . The things themselves had nothing in common . Fenianism was a horrible crime—an outrage against all laws , human and divine , while Masonry was loyalty and devotion to the powers that be , and in fact to all iu authority . He concluded by proposing , the health of the W . M . and prosperity to the lodge .

The W . Master who was warmly greeted , said that after the eloquence of the Chaplain and the D . P . G . M . he feared the few words he should use would fall very tamely on their ears . He thanked them very much for the cordial reception they had given to the toast , so kindly proposed by the D . P . G . M . In founding and taking upon himself the position of Master of the

new lodge , he felt how great was Ins responsibility , and how utterly inefficient he was to discharge the duties of his important office as they ought to be discharged , for the more he knew of Masonry , the more ho was convinced how little he knew : he felt much might be wanting on his . part , as W . M . of the lodge , but it would be his earnest endeavour to promote its interests , and he hoped it would extend itself and flourish , and that his children ' s children might rejoice hereafter , that he had

been instrumental in establishing so noble an institution in that place . It was a source of much gratification to him , that with the exception of his Wardens and the Chiplain , the brethren he had nominated as his officers that day , were all brethren to whom he had had the privilege of first showing the light of Masonry , and he lu \ ped and believed they would prove themselves to be obedient and efficient officers of that lodge . He trusted that they , . and all the brethren , who would see the light

of Masonry there , would endeavour to become shining lights in the midst of a dark world , that their light might so shine before men , that they might see their good works , and glorify the Great Architect of the Universe , whom they all humbly adored . He trusted that that lodge wonldbecomeasfivm as thehill on which they were then standing , which bared its breast with dignified composure to every tempest , and fearlessly presented its bosom to the midniht storms ; so might that lodge prove superior to

g all opposition , become instrumental in diffusing the light of wisdom , in dispensing the beauties of virtue , and in promoting the happiness of mankind . Bro . Griffiths proposed "The health of Bro . Fisk , " the Chaplain of the lodge . Although they had heard of his absence from Masonry for forty years , still he had continued to preach and