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young Prince to the rulers of other countries , so that , by his travels ancl observations , abroad as well as at home , he might be able , when he ascended the throne , to understand the disposition ancl peculiarities of foreign nations , and thereby be enabled to rule with peace with all nations . Our country required peace . We did not grumble in times of peace at our taxation , because we were enabled to bear it . With respect to the remainder of the Royal Family he hoped that they would all live

long and happy lives . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The PBOV . G . M . said he had hitherto spoken of the Boyal Family , which was what all good and loyal Masons ought to do . He would , however , next come to the masonic order . The Earl of Zetland , their worthy Grand Master , now demanded thennotice . ( Cheers . ) That distinguished officer had been regularly re-elected every year for 17 years , as the Grand Master to role

over all of them . ( Hear , hear . ) If he had not heen a good man he would not have been appointed so often to the dignified offiice , but the circumstances showed that he had discharged his duties , or the brethren would never have placed him in the same proud position so often . ( Hear , hear . ) They all knew that Freemasons had to act in conformity to the craft , —but he « ould not tell the ladies what it was exactly ( loud laughter ) ; notwithstanding it was such that they could appear before all

men , for they took their guide from the rule of Holy Scripture . The principal part of their work was charity , and by that they stood or fell . ( Hear , hear . ) Tbey had many charities , which they had to support at an immense cost , the money he could assure them was given very freely to the members of the craft . They had regular subscriptions yearly for the support of the : poor and indigent Masons , who , through misfortune and

calamity , had heen reduced to distress . If such were elected upon the funds , they received annually a sum of from £ 20 to £ 30 , upon which they might live comfortably . ( Hear , hear . ) Then 'he might remind them of the widows of Freemasons , who in ¦ their distress received a sum not exceeding £ 20 . ( Hear , hear . ) Next there were the girls and boys of Freemasons who were elected into schools at certain ages . Tbe girls were there initiated into everything connected with house-keeping , and when they left the school there were so many requests for them that

the number of applicants was treble the number of young persons leaving the school . ( Hear , hear . ) He could say that though a very great number of girls had been educated at this school not one of them had been known to go astray . ( Cheers . ) Then the boys were regularly initiated into tbe trades , and they were bound apprentices . Tradesmen were anxious to have them because they knew that they had received the foundation of a good education . That was the Eai-1 of Zetland's duty to look

after , ancl it was the duty of all Freemasons to support him . ¦( Hear , hear . ) The chairman concluded with proposing the toast , which was drunk in the most spirited manner . Bro . L . NEWAEE , of Littleborough , P . Prov G . W ., and acting D . Prov . G . M ., then proposed the health of the Earl de Grey and Ripon . He had more than once met the Earl de Grey and Ripon in his masonic character , and he thought the worthy

Deputy Grand Master was the right mau in the right place . If the brethren present had attended the masonic charity meeting in London , they must have been struck with his urbanity aud the soundness of his sentiments . They did honour to every worthy man , much more to Freemasons , and whatever the distinguished Deputy Grand Master took in hand he manifested confidenceand kindness of disposition . ( Heai-hear . )

energy , , , Indeed , he was such an officer as would convince the most sceptic that he was the right man in the right place , ( Hear , hear . ) They must all agree with him ( the speaker ) , that if an institution like theirs was to be carried on , it required that the heads of the officers should be rightly set ou . ( Cheers and laughter ) . The Earl de Grey and Ripon , though a young man , had put many older to shame . A pleasanter day he ( the speaker ) never

spent than when the Earl de Grey and Ripon was installed in tiie masonic chair . He concluded by wishing the noble officer a long life to enjoy his position , and to shine as an ornament in the order . The toast was drunk with loud cheering . Bro . JAMES FEAXKLIX , Prov . J . G . W ., West Yorkshire , responded to the toast on behalf of Earl de Grey and Ripon , who , he saiddeserved every mark and compliment which had been

, heaped upon him . The REV . J . B . Puiilirs , Prov . Grand Chaplain , next submitted the health of Stephen Blair , the Rfgh' Wbrshipfu" Prov . Grand Master . That , he considered , was the toast of the evening . All must sympathise with him , and wish it had fallen into abler

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hands . ( No , no . ) The toast of the health of Provincial Grand Master was one which every brother in the province would give with the highest eulogiums possible , and which , after all had been said , would be found to have fallen short of accounting for his merits . It had been his lot , ( the chaplain ' s ) , to he present on every occasion at which the Provincial Grand Master had presided in his present capacity . He was there when the Provincial Grand Master was installed in his chair . ( Hear

, hear . ) He told them that , not as a matter of history , hut that he had always left the meeting under the superintendence of the Provincial Grand Master with increased pleasure . ( Hear , bear . ) Brother Blair was pre-eminently the man for his office . He was struck with the sentiment of brother Bobby Burns , that an honest man was the noblest of all men , if , so to speak , he possessed the " guinea stamp . " 'Ihey had been toasting the

healths of the high dignitaries of the order , but after all he was of opinion that the true stamp of nobility rested upon brother Blair . ( Laughter and cheers . ) The noblest work of God was the heart , and he was sure that in kindness of heart , in urbanity , in patience , even-handed justice and courtesy , he could not be surpassed . ( Hear , hear . ) If it were their privilege to elect the R . W . Master of the province , he was sure that Bro . Blair

would he appointed unanimously . Hear , hear , and cheers . ) He hoped that the Provincial Grand Master would be allowed to act in the capacity , not only for seventeen years , but more , ancl that he might exhibit the same hale presence then as now . ( Cheers . ) Though his frame might decay , yet his heart would remain in the right place , for not only were his words the words of Freemasonry , but the acts of of Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) As

Freemasons he ( the Chaplain ) hoped that all would carry into practice what they professed , ( Cheers ) . The PEOV . G . M . on rising to respond , was received with tremendous cheering . When silence had been obtained he thanked , the chaplain for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed , and next the company for the handsome and enthusiastic manner in which it had been received . It had given him great pleasure to have been present to day , and to see both before and around him so goodly and worthy an assembly of members of the Craft . It was a clear proof that Freemasons were always ready to perform their duties and labours . They

had labours and duties to perform to day , and which had been , he hoped , to the satisfaction of all present . ( Hear , hear . ) The discharge of those duties had given him great pleasure , because it had been the inauguration of a new Masonic Hall , it being the first in which he had taken part during a period of seventeen years . However , the opening of the new hall was a step in the right direction , and he hoped that other brethren in his division , who numbered more than 2000 brethren and 30 lod would

ges , follow the example set hy Todmorden . A great deal more might be done by the brethren generally , in the erection of Masonic Halls . ( Hear , hear . ) Manchester he believed was about to follow the example , but his desire was to see others erected in the district . The movement only wanted a beginning , and then it was sure to be urged forwards . ( Hear , hear . ) His brother Phillips had spoken of him in commendable terms . All that be

could say in return was , that he tried to do his duty as a Freemason . ( Hear , hear . ) They had various charities ; these wanted supporting . They could do it , they should do it , and they would do it . ( Laughter and cheers . ) Of himself he was of little influence or consequence unless supported . Let them all step forward and give requisite support , and show that they were doing their duty . The first thing impressed upon their minds , as Freemasonswas charity . Let them show their poor brethren

, that they were willing to assist them . Look at two thousand members and the contribution by them of two thousand pence ; how much good it might do to the poor friends who had been cast down , perhaps from positions of prosperity . ( Hear , hear . ) It was to those who had seen better days , but upon whom , so to speak , God had laid His arm of affliction . Let them help those who were doomed to misfortune . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Phillips had said more about him than he ( the Chairman )

deserved , but he would say , respecting himself , that he was ever ready to come forward to lead them . ( Hear , hear . ) If they would follow , he would lead the way , and they would sluw to the world that their Masonic Order was founded upon charity . ( Hear , hear . ) He could only add that it gave him pleasure to see so many persons present , and he hoped most sincerely that good would succeed the business of the day . With respect to the movement of the erection of Masonic Halls , he rejoiced that it bad been inaugurated in Todmorden , and if it were prosecuted , he would render every assistance , and put down his name for