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MASONIC LITERATURE . WANTED . —To Purchase , for Cash , Oi . n BOOKS OX FKKKMASOXKV . State full Title , Pate , and stvle of JJinilirii * : ; with prices require '* .. Address , F . W ., 11 Thornliill Square , Birnslmry , London , >" . Fo \ u * days' silence a negative .
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[ N S T A L L A T I O N OF H . R . H . THE PiifM 0 £ OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 187 5 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother IIAttTY P . M ., consisting of Artist's Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 2 D Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .
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IIWI CASYSkE HO'ffEa * EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION ( Adjoining tho BAILWAY , and facing tho 111 VER and PA LACK ) . BltO . JOHN MAYO hns nmpl- * ncoimmodnt ' mn in tho new wing of this old-established and noted Rircrsido "Intel for Banquets for tiny number np to 100 . Kvery convenience for Ladies' Gathi'rin ' . rs . Sp . icious land- I injr to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens nt * Menus , w th ) prices , sent on application . Three Loii < r » -s meet at ihe Castle Hotel , and reference may be made to the respective Master .- as to the eater ng , & e .
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§ m \ m & CO ., BREWERS , ^ ST . NEOTS , HUNTS . ^ L ONDON S TORES : HORNSEY STATION . N . SUPPLY ALE and STOUT , in Small O Casks or Bottles , to all p-rts of London and Suburbs . Messrs . PAINE and Co . guarantee all their Ales and Stouts to be brewed from Malt and Hops solely , and as n proof of the excellence of their Beers , refer to tho gold and other * - " £ * $ : JS ? f $ S-sf "" ^ Medals which havo been awarded them . Price " ^§§| S * Jt ? f m % ^ spi "k ' st on a PP ucation to—^^ ytti ^ j # pEARsoif » ^ llli ^** liililll ^ a ' ^ London Stores , ^ toW ^ W-- HORNSEY STATION , N .
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Co needs , ( Entertainments # | l }' iisonic gnnqucts . Bro . G S . Graham's Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press and Terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , Hazeldoan , Comfort * Grove , Balham , Surrey
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF SOMERSET .
THE Annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons ¦ was held in the Town Hall , Chard , on Wednesday , 22 nd ult ., under tho presidency of Bro . tho flight Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England ,
Provincial Grand Master , who was supported by Bro . Ii . C . Else P . G . D . of . England , Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge was held under the banner of
the Prndence and Industry Lodge , No . 1053 , and the brethren of that Lodge deserve praise for the excellence of their arrangements , and for tho hospitality dispensed by them . The snnp . inns hnll IYJIS woll -fH-inrl nn **<• o fdndUr , room , and tastefully and elaboratel y decorated with flags , palms , and other choice plants in pots , whilst in the centre
ol the room a fountain at play had a very pleasing effect . Tho iiags , plants , & c , were supplied by Mr . Jarman , seedsman , florist , & c , of Chard . The banners of the
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
various Lodges throughout tho Province were also exhibited on the walls . A very large number of Masons were present , all tho Lodges in the Province being well represented .
The Provincial Grand Secretary read tho minutes ot Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Bridgwater on the 15 th Julv 1 SS 7 , and thev wero confirmed .
The Provincial Grand Transurer ( Bro . C . L . Fry Ed wards ) next road tho accounts of the Provincial Grand Lodge for
the past year , which showed that tho balance in baud last vear was £ 180 10 s lOd . The year ' s expenditure amounted to £ 112 4 s 7 d , and after depositing £ 100 in the Wilts and Dorset , Bank , and a floating balance in addition of £ 143 4 s Id ,
they had absolutely made a profit on the year of £ 62 13 s 3 d . On the motion of Bro . Dr . Wickstced ( who had assisted in auditing them ) , seconded by Bro . J . B . Marwood , the accounts wore duly passed .
Bro . J . L . Stothert proposed the re-election of Bro . C . L . Fry Edwards as Provincial Grand Treasurer , remarking that thoy were much indebted to him for tho able and
satisfactory way in which he had heretofore discharged the duties , and that he was , moreover , very popular throughout the Province .
Bro . J . B . Marwood seconded the motion , and said it was impossible they could confer the honour on a more worth y Mason .
The Most Worshipful Grand Master , in declaring the resolution carried , said he must add his congratulations to tho Provincial Grand Lodgo on their again securing Bro . Edwards services in the capacity of Treasurer .
Bro . Edwards said he took it as a great compliment to bo again elected , and was very glad to find that any service of his had been appreciated . He was happy to tell them that the Province of Somerset was in a no less
prosperous condition now than when ho first undertook office , three years ago . In fact , he was pleased to say it had somewhat improved . He thanked them very much for the confidence again reposed in him .
The Right Worshi pful Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —
Bro . H . Onlliford Hopkins P . M . 379 - Senior Warden Stunner Toms P . M . 1953 - - Junior Warden Ilev . J . A . Lloyd P . M . 379 - - ) n . , . Rov . F . L . Byrda P . M . 1296 - j -Ph- **» s Bro . 0 . L . Fry Edwards P . M . - Treasurer ¦ T . G . Williams P . M . 201 . . Eegistrar J . 0 . Hunt P . M . 135 . - Secretary A . Law Wade P . M . 41-G - - Senior Deacoa A . Do Courey Lyons P . M . 1199 - Junior Deacon W . H . Wooker P . M . 1222 - - Superintendent of Works W . Hansford P . M . 1750 . . Director of Ceremonies A . J . Gay P . M . 1833 . . Assist . Director of Cers . B . C . Board P . M , 291 - - Sword Bearer L . A . Wcathorlcy P . M . 1755- - ) c , n „„ S . L . Lewis P . M . 973 . - j Standard Bearers A . . Reynolds P . M . 203 S - - Onanist E . Knight P . M . 196 G - - . Pursuivant J . P . Green P . M . 97 G . . Assistant Pursuivant T . E . Wilton P . M . 41 . - "* ) T . C . Manning W . M . 285 - -j If . B . Crouch W . M . 772 - - J . Stewards A . Hart W . M . 814 - - . | ¦ W . L . Dames Secretary 52 - -J A . J . Salter P . M . 53 - - Tyler S . Bigwood P . M . 41 - - Assistant Tyler
The P . G . M . said , previous to tho nest business on tho agenda paper ho had to request tho attendance on the platform of four brethren upon whom Jubilee honours were to be conferred . They would remembev that a
resolution was passed afc Graud Lodge lasfc year in order to commemorate the Jubilee of Her Gracious Majesty thafc power should be given to each Province to appoint certain brethren to higher rank , and tho four brethren who would
receive that higher rank that day were Bros . T . P . Ashley , Bath ; J . C . Hunt , Bridgwater ; Sydney Lewis , Westonsupcr-Marc ; and Bartlett , of Bath . The brethren named having approached his Lordshi p , tho Most Worshipfnl
Provincial Grand Master , addressing them , said , ifc was his very pleasing duty to havo to confer distinguished rank upou them . Lasfc year witnessed a memorable celebration of the Jubilee of Our Gracious Sovereign , and amono-st all classes
in this conntry none camo forward more readily than Masons to acknowledge the importance of the occasion , and to confer upon it so far as they could somo special
memeuto . By the wish of their illustrious Grand Master His Boyal Highness the Prince of Wales and , by resolution of the Grand Lodge , power was given to each Provincial Grancl Master to confer theso honoiu'S . He had therefore
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Ad00802
MASONIC LITERATURE . WANTED . —To Purchase , for Cash , Oi . n BOOKS OX FKKKMASOXKV . State full Title , Pate , and stvle of JJinilirii * : ; with prices require '* .. Address , F . W ., 11 Thornliill Square , Birnslmry , London , >" . Fo \ u * days' silence a negative .
Ad00803
[ N S T A L L A T I O N OF H . R . H . THE PiifM 0 £ OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 187 5 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother IIAttTY P . M ., consisting of Artist's Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 2 D Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .
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IIWI CASYSkE HO'ffEa * EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION ( Adjoining tho BAILWAY , and facing tho 111 VER and PA LACK ) . BltO . JOHN MAYO hns nmpl- * ncoimmodnt ' mn in tho new wing of this old-established and noted Rircrsido "Intel for Banquets for tiny number np to 100 . Kvery convenience for Ladies' Gathi'rin ' . rs . Sp . icious land- I injr to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens nt * Menus , w th ) prices , sent on application . Three Loii < r » -s meet at ihe Castle Hotel , and reference may be made to the respective Master .- as to the eater ng , & e .
Ad00805
§ m \ m & CO ., BREWERS , ^ ST . NEOTS , HUNTS . ^ L ONDON S TORES : HORNSEY STATION . N . SUPPLY ALE and STOUT , in Small O Casks or Bottles , to all p-rts of London and Suburbs . Messrs . PAINE and Co . guarantee all their Ales and Stouts to be brewed from Malt and Hops solely , and as n proof of the excellence of their Beers , refer to tho gold and other * - " £ * $ : JS ? f $ S-sf "" ^ Medals which havo been awarded them . Price " ^§§| S * Jt ? f m % ^ spi "k ' st on a PP ucation to—^^ ytti ^ j # pEARsoif » ^ llli ^** liililll ^ a ' ^ London Stores , ^ toW ^ W-- HORNSEY STATION , N .
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Co needs , ( Entertainments # | l }' iisonic gnnqucts . Bro . G S . Graham's Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press and Terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , Hazeldoan , Comfort * Grove , Balham , Surrey
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF SOMERSET .
THE Annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons ¦ was held in the Town Hall , Chard , on Wednesday , 22 nd ult ., under tho presidency of Bro . tho flight Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England ,
Provincial Grand Master , who was supported by Bro . Ii . C . Else P . G . D . of . England , Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge was held under the banner of
the Prndence and Industry Lodge , No . 1053 , and the brethren of that Lodge deserve praise for the excellence of their arrangements , and for tho hospitality dispensed by them . The snnp . inns hnll IYJIS woll -fH-inrl nn **<• o fdndUr , room , and tastefully and elaboratel y decorated with flags , palms , and other choice plants in pots , whilst in the centre
ol the room a fountain at play had a very pleasing effect . Tho iiags , plants , & c , were supplied by Mr . Jarman , seedsman , florist , & c , of Chard . The banners of the
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
various Lodges throughout tho Province were also exhibited on the walls . A very large number of Masons were present , all tho Lodges in the Province being well represented .
The Provincial Grand Secretary read tho minutes ot Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Bridgwater on the 15 th Julv 1 SS 7 , and thev wero confirmed .
The Provincial Grand Transurer ( Bro . C . L . Fry Ed wards ) next road tho accounts of the Provincial Grand Lodge for
the past year , which showed that tho balance in baud last vear was £ 180 10 s lOd . The year ' s expenditure amounted to £ 112 4 s 7 d , and after depositing £ 100 in the Wilts and Dorset , Bank , and a floating balance in addition of £ 143 4 s Id ,
they had absolutely made a profit on the year of £ 62 13 s 3 d . On the motion of Bro . Dr . Wickstced ( who had assisted in auditing them ) , seconded by Bro . J . B . Marwood , the accounts wore duly passed .
Bro . J . L . Stothert proposed the re-election of Bro . C . L . Fry Edwards as Provincial Grand Treasurer , remarking that thoy were much indebted to him for tho able and
satisfactory way in which he had heretofore discharged the duties , and that he was , moreover , very popular throughout the Province .
Bro . J . B . Marwood seconded the motion , and said it was impossible they could confer the honour on a more worth y Mason .
The Most Worshipful Grand Master , in declaring the resolution carried , said he must add his congratulations to tho Provincial Grand Lodgo on their again securing Bro . Edwards services in the capacity of Treasurer .
Bro . Edwards said he took it as a great compliment to bo again elected , and was very glad to find that any service of his had been appreciated . He was happy to tell them that the Province of Somerset was in a no less
prosperous condition now than when ho first undertook office , three years ago . In fact , he was pleased to say it had somewhat improved . He thanked them very much for the confidence again reposed in him .
The Right Worshi pful Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —
Bro . H . Onlliford Hopkins P . M . 379 - Senior Warden Stunner Toms P . M . 1953 - - Junior Warden Ilev . J . A . Lloyd P . M . 379 - - ) n . , . Rov . F . L . Byrda P . M . 1296 - j -Ph- **» s Bro . 0 . L . Fry Edwards P . M . - Treasurer ¦ T . G . Williams P . M . 201 . . Eegistrar J . 0 . Hunt P . M . 135 . - Secretary A . Law Wade P . M . 41-G - - Senior Deacoa A . Do Courey Lyons P . M . 1199 - Junior Deacon W . H . Wooker P . M . 1222 - - Superintendent of Works W . Hansford P . M . 1750 . . Director of Ceremonies A . J . Gay P . M . 1833 . . Assist . Director of Cers . B . C . Board P . M , 291 - - Sword Bearer L . A . Wcathorlcy P . M . 1755- - ) c , n „„ S . L . Lewis P . M . 973 . - j Standard Bearers A . . Reynolds P . M . 203 S - - Onanist E . Knight P . M . 196 G - - . Pursuivant J . P . Green P . M . 97 G . . Assistant Pursuivant T . E . Wilton P . M . 41 . - "* ) T . C . Manning W . M . 285 - -j If . B . Crouch W . M . 772 - - J . Stewards A . Hart W . M . 814 - - . | ¦ W . L . Dames Secretary 52 - -J A . J . Salter P . M . 53 - - Tyler S . Bigwood P . M . 41 - - Assistant Tyler
The P . G . M . said , previous to tho nest business on tho agenda paper ho had to request tho attendance on the platform of four brethren upon whom Jubilee honours were to be conferred . They would remembev that a
resolution was passed afc Graud Lodge lasfc year in order to commemorate the Jubilee of Her Gracious Majesty thafc power should be given to each Province to appoint certain brethren to higher rank , and tho four brethren who would
receive that higher rank that day were Bros . T . P . Ashley , Bath ; J . C . Hunt , Bridgwater ; Sydney Lewis , Westonsupcr-Marc ; and Bartlett , of Bath . The brethren named having approached his Lordshi p , tho Most Worshipfnl
Provincial Grand Master , addressing them , said , ifc was his very pleasing duty to havo to confer distinguished rank upou them . Lasfc year witnessed a memorable celebration of the Jubilee of Our Gracious Sovereign , and amono-st all classes
in this conntry none camo forward more readily than Masons to acknowledge the importance of the occasion , and to confer upon it so far as they could somo special
memeuto . By the wish of their illustrious Grand Master His Boyal Highness the Prince of Wales and , by resolution of the Grand Lodge , power was given to each Provincial Grancl Master to confer theso honoiu'S . He had therefore