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the late Prov . G . M ., and Bro . Dr . Thomson , the late Prov . G . M . , were passed . Then the Provincial Grand Lodge dues were received , and the lodge subscriptions to the Provincial Fund of Benevolence . Next a Charity Committee was duly and regularlly elected , which , together with other business of an incidental character , concluded the lodge . Letters of apology were received from many brethren of social and Masonic distinctionamongst othersfrom Brosthe Riht

, , , g Hon . and R . W . the Earls of Zetland and De Grey and Ripon , Lord Eliot , Gilbert Greeuwiut , iliiP ., P . S . G . W . ' of England ; Victor Williamson , G . W ., & c . The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensiling vear , viz .:

—Bro . J . Wbitwall , J . P D . Prov . G . Master . . . , J . C . Morton Prov . S . G . Warden . „ H . F . Faithfull Prov . J . G . Warden . „ Rev . H . Ware Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . J . Pearson . < . < Prov . Assist . G . Chap . ,, J . Lira on , Prov . G . Treas . „ J . Bowes Prov . G . Reg . „ Captain Braithwaite Prov . S . G . Deacon .

„ Dr . Dodgson Prov . J . G . Deacon . „ Rev . J . Simpson Prov . G . Sec . „ S . Grawith Prov . G . Assist . Sec . . „ J- Wood , C . P Prov . G . Supt . of Works . „ W . Cartmell Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . „ H . Fleming Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . . „ It . Butterworth Prov . G . Org . . „ G . G . Heywood Prov . G . Sword Bearer .

„ H . Davis Prov . G . Standard Bearer . . „ G . G . Bolton Prov . G . Purst . „ E . G . Hughes Prov . G . Tyler . „ B . Hibbert "*• „ A . Woodhouse ! „ J . Whitehead „ „ ~ , . ; , R . James ( " P ™ v . G . Stewards . „ R . Atkinson | , J . Adair J

Shortly before twelve o ' clock a procession was marshalled by Bro . John Bowes , the Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and marched to the church . First came the yeomanry . They bore a most military front , and gave effect to the procession . Next , the volunteers in uniform , and full marching order , who also looked remarkably well ; being clean and soldierly in their dress , marching , and general bearing . Then the band ; and then the Masons themselves . Their appearance was hihlrespectable

gy , as well as gay ; the aprons , gold lace , and bright insignia of the officers having a really significant seeming . The line of route was crowded with spectators , who , one and all , seemed thoroughly -charmed with all they saw , as well as delighted with the occasion that had brought them together . Bro . Lord Kenlis , who looked every inch a Grand Master , was loudly cheered by the people , who seemed to centre most , if not the whole , of their

attention on his Lordship . On reaching the western entrance , the procession was received by the Vicar of Kirkby Lonsdale , the Bros . Revs . Henry Ware , M . A ., the Prov . G . Chap ., James Simpson , Vicar of Kirkby Stephen , and other clergymen . After a slight delay , the procession of brethren entered the sacred . edifice ; being received with a voluntary played by Mr . Scarisbrick . About fifty choristers , in white surplices , preceded , singing on their way up the aisle , the hymn" 'Tis a pleasant thing to see Brethren in the Lord agree . "

They were followed by the clergy who proceeded directly within the altar rails ; whilst the Masons ranged themselves in seats which had been kept clear for their use down the centre aisle . The volunteers took up a position at the rear , and the musicians were also accommodated with seats . So far , the procession was managed without the slightest hitch of any kind . There was an exceedingly larga congregation composed of visitors , and it is computed that altogether there were upwards of fifteen

hundred people within the building . It is worthy of remark that a grand selection of sacred music was performed on the organ by various professional organists ; commencing at eleven o ' clock and drawing , as may be supposed , a large number of persons to the church . The music is described as having proved to be a treat . Ifc will , doubtless , be remembered that Lord Kenlis , with a munificence almost princely , and certainly noble , lias undertaken to restore the parish church at Kirkby Lonsdale . How far such a work was necessary , is known to those who

recollect the interior of the fine , old , structure a few years ago At that time its present beauty was undeveloped ; being embedded within a series of lath and plaster walls . Many of the handsome pillars that now attract so much attention had seemingly no existence ; the same to a great extent with the Gothic and Roman arches -, both were hidden as it were from sight , lost behind a grimy coating of unsightly plaster work . In , fact to give an idea of the true condition of the building , we may state

that a gentleman himself told ns that he had actually to crawl upon his hands and knees to look at a most delightful pile of Norman pillar work which had been discovered thus embedded ; a Norman pillar which is only " equalled in Durham Cathedral . Nor was this the only incident of the like kind . The neighbourhood of the gallery and organ loft was similarly embellished by the tasteful adornments of the admirers of lath and plaster . Now , however , thanks to the enterprise and liberality of the

Lord of Underley , a most beautiful pile of sacred architecture , together with all its ancient symmetry and beauty of design and form , has been restored to its place among the ecclesiastic gems that grace many of the primeval cities and towns and villages in this country . Contrasted with its condition in the past , Kirkby Lonsdale church is not the same building ; associated in the mind with what it was a few years ago , it is not recognisable ; it has undergone a complete transformationand

, to bring about that metamorphosis , has cost an outlay of something like £ 6 , 000 . The object of visiting the church yesterday , therefore , was to open it formally to public worship . It must not be thought , however , that the restoration has been fully completed . Eur from it . There is still much to be done both , inside and out . So far , however , an entirely new roof has been laid , and the stone work -wherever needed has received the necessary dressing . New oaken seatselaborately carvedhave

, , been provided . The architect is Mr . Paley , Lancaster , and the builder is Mr . Hutch . Lord Kenlis takes a great interest in the progress bf the work , and seems desirous to push it forward with all judicious despatch . The service yesterday commenced shortly after noon . It was intoned throughout . The Rev . Mr . Atkinson , vicar of Cochran , intoned the prayers and the litany with considerable effect . The first lesson was read by tbe Rev . H . Ware , the beloved pastor of Kirkby Lonsdale , and the second

lesson by the Rev . B . Porteus , while the sermon was preached by the Rev . James Simpson , vicar of Kirkby Stephen , and Prov . G . Chap , of the lodge , The exhortation was judiciously composed , and eloquently spoken . It occupied upwards of half an hour in delivery , and was lister . -ed to throughout with rapt attention . Tho choir was conducted by Mr . Arrows-ruth , o £ Lancaster , and Mr . Hindson presided at the organ . Both gentlemen acquitted themselves of their onerous duties admirabl

y , and the choristers sang in good tune and gave evidence of considerable training . After the service a collection was made in aid of the Northern Counties Idiot Asylum , at Lancaster , and a handsome sum of money realised . On the conclusion of Divine Service , the bells of the good old church rang a merry peal ; during which the congregation left the building . The scene on the ground outside was singularl

y brilliant ; the gay embellismevits worn by the brotherhood ., the diversity of colour in the ladies' dresses , the volunteers , and the bandsmen , forming , altogether , a conglomorate spectacle rarely if ever witnessed in any of our northern towns . With all due despatch , a procession is arranged , and marching in the same order similar to that in the morning , returned to the lodge room . Here certain formalities were gone through , and

subsequently the procession was re-formed , and then with all the pride , pomp , and glory of Masonic show and military display , the band playing , and the brave looking yeomen in advance , their war chargers prancing so gaily , a movement was made in tbe direction of Underley Park , where a banquet had been laid out in a large marguee . The tents , of which there were two , one being laid out with refreshments , for a number of ladies , had been engaged specially for the occasion from London , They

were each decorated with much taste and effect , some of the banners , shields , and evergreens having been used in the magnificent decorations at tbe lato banqueting hall at Barrow . In the large , or gentlemen ' s , marquee , three tables were laid , and covers provided for 250 guests , of whom about 230 sat down . The lunch was a cold collation , very gracefully laid oat . All the arrangements were admirably carried out , and the whole tended to reflect the greatest credit upon the establishment at Underley Hall . A prettier and more ^ chaste display we could hardly wish , to see . The chair was occupied by the Right Hon . Thomas Lord Kenlis , the lt . W . G . M . On his right he was supported by