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Provincial.

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 .

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THE CRAFT LECTURES, OF FIFTEEN SECTIONS. Article 1
ON" GEOMETRICAL AND OTHER SYMBOLS. Article 3
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 9
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 9
THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 9
METROPOLITAN. Article 9
PROVINCIAL. Article 10
TURKEY. Article 15
ROYAL ARCH. Article 15
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 15
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 16
THE WEEK. Article 16
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

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 .

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