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Brethren of the Dobie Lodge . " He said , about 12 years ago I held a Provincial Grand Lodge in this town , on the occasion of placing in a conspicuous part a stone , connected with the early history of Kingston , and 1 was surprised to learn that "Kingston was without a Masonic lodge . It therefore gave me great pleasure torecommenda warrant ot constitulion , and I feel greatly complimented by the lodge being called after my name . To Bro . Dr . KentP . M . t praise is dueand it must be

, , grea , highly gratifying to him as he sits there to witness the position his lodge has attained . The present VA ' . M . has added to the lustre transmitted to him ; Bro . R . Cartwright has distinguished himself in a manner that must command the approbation of all true-hearted Masons ; during the present year , Ills yearof office , he has served as a Steward to each of the three Masonic Charities , viz ., the Asylum and Annuity , the Boys' School , and

the Girls' School . His lodge has prospered , and the brethren are happy under his rule . The honours which he has received in Provincial Grand Lodge this day he has well earned , and I pray that he will have life and health long to enjoy them , and the esteem of his lodge . The Wardens and brethren will , I am sure , follow the noble example set them by their W . M . and P . M . _ The S W ., Bro . J . W . Clayton , is known in the Craft for his munificence and Masonic attainments , and with such members as the lodge now boasts of , success must be tbe result .

Ihe W . M ., Bro . CABTWRIGIIT , Prov . G . J . W ., said he had no idea that services so sli ght as his had been could call forth from the Prov . G . M . such enconiums . He had only done , or endeavoured to do , his duty . That was expected from every Englishman , most assuredly from every Mason , and the reward be had received for doing his duty " he was most proud of . It was a source of great gratification to him , and all the members of the Dobie Lodgethat the arrangements for the reception of

, the Provincial Grand Lodge had been so highly appreciated , but he must assure the Prov . G . M . that but for the hearty and Valuable assistance he had received from the members of the lodge , more especially from his S . W ., Bro . Clayton , he must have failed in the undertaking . In this spirit he wished to receive the eulogies of the Prov . G . M ., and share them with tbe members of his lodge .

The other usual toasts were given and the brethren separated . Allusion has been made to the beautiful odes and psalmody ehaunted by Bros . Dyson , Carter , and Lambert , accompanied by Bro . Venablesin the Provincial Grand Lodge . At the banquet the toasts and speeches were interspersed with choice selections from popular composers , and executed with skill and brilliancy . Nothing can be more successful than the brethren of the Dobie Lodge at Kingston have made their coup d ' essai . Success to tbe Dobie .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST . ) PROVINCIAL GRAND LODOE AND FESTIVAL . A most magnificent assemblage of the brethren of the West Ridng of Yorkshire , and the adjoining provinces , took place at the ancient city of Ripon on the 30 th of June and 1 st of July , by the invitation of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1139 ) , whose noble and spirited exertions have merited and produced one of the most successful gatherings of the Masonic bodever

y remembered to have met on any single occasion , the energetic and respected W . M ., Bro . John Denton , coming from Germany expressly fir the occasion . The proceedings commenced with a special meeting of the lodge on Tuesday , June 30 tli , when the brethren assembled at 3 p . m . ( m'litary times ) , Bro . J * Denton , W . M . presiding , the business comprising the several ceremonies and the beautiful

and solemn rite of consecration . There wore present : —Bros . Porritt , as S . W . ; Bishop , P . M ., as J . W . ; Williamson , P . M . ; Pattison , P . M . ; Kendall , P . M ., and Treasurer : Heslington , Secretory ; Wright , its S . V ., Pitcliforth , J . D . ; Bycroft , as I . G . ; Stephenson , O . ; Stork , T . ; Dyson , England ; AVells , Lucker , Seeker , Hartley , Hartland , Dr . Paley , Beasely , Ellis , Harrison , 'Scotland others . Visitors : —Bros . Bradley , W . M . 1235 , 2 G 1 1133 '

& c White , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; Dick , 131 ( Moodlev ); Hales , ' 3 'i 4 ; Anderton , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Rev . A . Fearon , P . A ., P . G . C . ; L . AValker , 334 , etc ., & e . The lodge , being duly opened in ancient form , and with solemn prayer , the WM . proceeded to entrust Bros . Seeker add Willes , preparatory to their being raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The two brethren having passed their examination in a manner to reflect the highest < redit to the lodge , and to augur well for their future progress in the science of Masonry . They

were then separately advanced to the exalted degree , in a most impressive manner by the AA . M . By request of the AV . M ., who was suffering fro n - severe hoarseness , Bro Bradley ( 1235 ) took the chair , completing the historical and latter portion of the ceremony . Bro . Hartley , having proved the proficiency most satisfactorily , was entrusted and passed to the degree of a F . C . . . the ceremony being most impressively performed by Bro . Bradley .

Several preparations for new members were postponed till the next lodge meeting . After some general business of a routine nature , tbe lodge was closed , and the brethren called off at G . p . m , and resumed at 7 p . m ., to proceed with the ceremony of

THE C ONSECRATION OF THE DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE . The Lodge was opened in the sublime degree , when the Provincial Grand Officers were announced , and Prov . G . M . Dr . Fearnley , Mayor of Dewsbury , S . G . D . of England , presided , assisted by Bro . the Revd . J . Fearon , Prov . G . C ; Br . White , Prov . G . D . C ; Bro . J . Denton , as S . W . ; Thos . Kendall , as J . W . ; Bro . Williamson , P . M . ; Bros . Bishop , P . M . ; Pattison , PMHeslingtonS . ; WrihtES S . D . ; PitcliforthJ . D . ;

Ry-.. ; , g , , croft , as I . G . ; Stephenson , 0 ., Stock , T ., Dyson , -England , Dr . Paley , Harland , Seeker , AVells , Hartley , G . Denton , Harrison , Scott . Bradley , 1235 , P . M ., 1133 ; Anderton , P . M ., P . G . S . ; AVhite , P . M ., P . D . G . C ; Bro . Dick , P . M . 131 ; Hales , AValker , & c , and a large attendance of brethren from other lodges . It is hardly necessary to state that the D . Prov . G . M . performed the ceremony to perfection , and seldom or ever have we

witnessed this solemn rite rendered so effectively as on this occasion . The R . AV . D ., Prov . G . M . ' s heart was in his labour of love , and tbe impressive and eloquent delivery of the brother left an impression on the Ripon brethren which will ever be remembered and imprinted on their minds . Suffice it to say , the R . AV . president was most ably assisted by Bro . Wm . White , Prov . G . D . Cas Director of Ceremonieswhose name is a

, , guarantee of correctness of Worthing . Bro . the lievd . J . Fearon , Prov . G . C , as Chaplain , who performed his duties in his mostimpressive manner , the oration being given by the infatigablo Bro . Bradley , of the Doric Lodge , No . 1235 , in the usual fluent and eloquent style which characterises the working of this distinguished Mason . The musical arrangements were very ably conducted bBro . Stephensonorganist of the lodgeassisted

y , , by the members . The lodge having been solemnly dedicated tothe mystic arts , tbe R . AAf . D . Prov . G . M ., inducted Bro . John Denton , W . M ., ofthe De Grey , and Ripon Lodge , into the chair of K . S , and'invested the principal officers , complimenting tlie W . M . on his honourable position in tbe Craft , and congratulating

tlie brethren upon having a brother to preside over them so well able to perform the duties attached to his high office , and so deserving of their personal esteem and affection . The Provincial Grand Officers then retired , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Collinson's , the Unicorn Hotel , in the Market Place , Ripon , where a most elegant banquet was provided for them . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . the toasts of "The Queen" "The M . AV . G . M . " "The

gave , , M . A \ . D . G . M . " and "Past and present Grand Officers , " coupled with the name of W . Bro . Dr . Fearnley , S . G . D . and D . Prov . G . M ., who responded in one of his most happy speeches , much to the hilarity , and also instruction , of the brethren . "The Prov . Grand Master of AVest Yorkshire , and Provincial Grand Officers" was next proposed , coupled with the name of Bro . W . White , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . who responded in his usual witty and

elo-, quent manner . The D . Prov . G . M . proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Denton , in very eulogistic terms , expressed bis great satisfaction : with the lodge , and hoped the brethren would have fine weather for the morrow ' s festivities . He returned his sincere and grateful thanks , expressing his fear that the Bro . had made too much of his exertions . He hoped he had been successful in his

endeavours to promote the welfare of the lodge and the happiness of its members , as well as the craft at large , and he looked forward with the utmost confidence to the grand festival for to-morrow , and he thought that De Grey and Ripon Lodge would prove that they merited the encomiums not only of their Brother but of the brethren of AVest Yorkshire . The toast of the visitors was next proposed , the W . M . in a

very complimentary manner coupling the namo of Bro . Bradley —thanking him in the name of the lodge for his kind assistance . Bro . BRADLEY briefly responded , stating his desire at all times to assist wherever occasion required , and thanked the brethren most heartily for their very great kindness to hiin in this his first and he honed not his last , visit to Yorkshire .