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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
being the doctrine of morality , founded on the belief in a God , which leads us to the pure worship of Him as Creator , Preserver , Redeemer , and inculcates a strict observance of those duties which we owe to each other ; tho latter—Operative—being the study and practice of tho liberal arts and sciences—that is , thwir application to the wants and necessities of mankind . These two parts , of course , can , and
often have , existed apart , and have then been made to do duty for both . Bnt , as in tho primitive ages of the world , the principal object of Masonic practice , which then existed under the name of " Light , " or the equivalent for that word in whatever language used , was the genuine worship of God ; Masonry cannot be pure unless the two are joined togother . It is a remarkable evidence of this that in
proportion as tho knowledge and worship of the true God has declined in all the countries of the earth , so wo find Masonry to have declined also . Therefore Masonry teaches ns religion ; was originally consi . dered a handmaid to religion ; and consequently the purer the form of religion the purer the Masonry ; and as a sequence to this , the purer the Masonry , the purer onr religion also . Now , does not this put the
matterof Masonic duty in rathera different view to that which too many are apt to take of it ? I am afraid that not only by the outside world , but by the initiated also , the snbjeot is not always quite looked upon or treated as it is meant to be . If the true object of pure Masonry was more generally known and understood , and its effects shown in the conduct of its members , I am quite sure we should not hear of
objections being raised by any member of a family to a man joining the Brotherhood . For this reason I have endeavoured to pnt it in its proper light before yon , and I would say to yon , " Arise , and be doing , and the Lord be with thee . " If you would further the interests of the Fraternity , let it be said of you thus , " I can trust So and So ; he always does his duty both towards God and towards his neighbour . "
Let it be said , "I can discuss with comfort and with pleasure any subject -with such an one , even politics or religion ; he is not narrow-minded in his views , but always willing to allow to another that which he claims for himself—the right to form and hold an opinion . " Let it be seen in your homes that Prudence directs you , Temperance chastens you , Fortitude
supports you , and Justice is the guide of all your actions . This is nothing more than your duty . Your duty which , as Masons , you have pledged yourselves to perform . Brothers ! The Lodge to which we here now belong , must some day , and that with some of us ere long , be exchanged , we hope , for the Grand Lodge above . Is it not your wish to rank high there ? And can you better qualifv than by
thus fulfilling your duties here ? Let us , then " Arise , and be doing , " and endeavour to render ourselves fit dwelling-places for the Most High ; by striving against the world , the flesh , and the devil ; by building upon the foundation which Christ has laid ; by making the edifice in which the Lord offers to dwell , a beantifnl building , well . founded and knit together , and adorned plenteously with those jewels
which He delights m . Life is short , and the building can bnt slowly rise , therefore if we are to make any progress in it we must begin at once . Think what a disgrace it will be , if we allow it to be defiled by bad habits and evil passions . Think what a loss it will be , if we build it up unfit for God's presence . At the erection of all stately and superb edifices , instead of the stones or bricks rising at once from the
ground , the ground itself is dug into for a good foundation . This foundation has been laid in you as Masons , and may you from it raise up a superstructure perfect in all its parts . Well were it , if we could profit as we ought by the advantages we enjoy , and recommend to them that are without the pnre ordinances of our Order , by the purity and excellence of our conduct . I would say then : Look
npon your Lodge as an active Institution , not merely lor the bringing together of faithful friends in a society modelled according to the perfection of good fellowship , but likewise for the purpose of educating its members for the service of the Great Architect of the Universe , for the world , and for mankind . It now remains for me to call your attention to that
purpose for which I have to ask your contributions this day , viz ., towards placing in the church of this parish a window to the memory of our late Bro . Thnrman , a Past Provincial Grand Organist , and a man who was most highly esteemed in Reigate . It does not appear to me . that I can possibly do better than quote to you that which was written to me concerning him : — " He
was initiated in the Surrey Lodge , and greatly liked by all . He was a great musician , and the organ which he loved so well oft filled the old church with such exquisite music that the congregation lingered till the last note died away . Withal he was earnest ; simple in his wants ; kind to every one ; and when it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to afflict him with intense suffering
in his last illness , he bore it as a Christian man , and died rich in the love of all . It is desired by the Vicar to fill the north window nearest the organ with stained glass as a memorial of our brother . " In memory of a brother , to beautify God ' s house . Fifty pounds has already been subscribed , thirty . pounds more is required . It would certainly be a most becoming act on onr part , and afford a
most pleasing recollection of our visit here if we leave this sum in the hands of the Vicar as a contribution of the brethren . May I ask you , so let it be ; it is not a large sum to raise amongst ns . Were I to plead for this in a more begging manner , I fear I should be deserving your censure as appearing to throw a doribt on your readiness and willingness to help in such a Masonic undertaking . I do not doubt
it , but am confident that yon will pnt it in my power to announce to yon , when we meet again this afternoon , the pleasing fact that the brethren have responded to the call made on them , and the Vicar is able to give the order for the window . I , therefore , rest content with reminding you how , when King David was collecting materials for the proposed Temple , and King Solomon began to bnild it , all help
was given : and how , in thnt Masonic work of older date , the building of the Tabernacle by Moses , the Israelites brought in their contributions to the utmost of their ability . I would ask you to imitate the example thu 3 set you by your ancient brethren ; and wonld say to yon , to this end , "Arise , and be doiDg , and the Lord be with thee " . " So mote it be .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
At the conclusion of the sermon , a collection for the pnrpose stated was made , and realised over £ 8 , which , with the sum of five guineas voted by Prov . Grand Lodge , represented upwards of £ 13 , or but little short of one-half of the snm still required to complete the Memorial Window . The brethren then returned to the Town Hall , when an excellent bauquet was set before them by Mr . J . Kearsley
a local purveyor , who , to judge from this particular specimen of his ability , is far above the average of local purveyors generally . The chair was occupied by irov . Grand Master Gen . Brownrigg , who ful . fillod his duties with oven more than his accustomed geniality . Tho speeches , for which , in conseqnence of the great pressnre on our space , we are , to our very great , regret unable to find space , were of the nsual character , that of the Provincial Grand Master being very
cordially honoured and as cordially acknowledged . The Visitors , likewise , were accorded a hearty welcome . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened by some admirable singing , the musical arrange , ments having been entrusted to Bro . Geo . Perron , the well-known tenor singer , who has retired from his profession , and i 3 now enjoying his olium cum dig . amid the pleasant hills of Surrey . The artists who assisted him were Bros . Sexton , Turle Lee and Hilton , the second of whom presided at the pianoforte with characteristic ability .
Province Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
THE annual meeting of the Freemasons of the county of Lincoln was held at the Old Hall , Gainsborough , on Monday , 20 th June . The R . W . Major William Henry Smyth , J . P ., D . L ., P . G . M . of Lincoln , shire , presided , and there were about 300 members of the various Lodges of the Province present . The proceedings were confined chiefly to the receiving of reports from the various committees , the consideration of the grants for the several Charities , the re-election of
Officers , and other routine business . The following is a list of the newly appointed Officers : —Bros . Wm . H . Roberts 792 Grimsb y Dep . P . G . M ., Alfred Kirk 422 Gainsborough S . W ., Jas . Ferguson 838 Boston J . W ., Rev . J . K . H . Elliott 422 Gainsborough Chap ., C . M . Nosbitt 712 Louth Treas ., H . Watson 297 Lincoln Reg ., F . D . Mars , den 712 Louth Sec , F . Higgins 1600 Alford S . D ., Jno . Woodward
469 Spalding J . D ., P . P . Dickenson 297 Lincoln S . of W ., W . Ramforth 1386 Lincoln A . D . of C , Wm . Henson 1286 Market Rasen S . B ., G . H . Porter 712 Louth Org ., Jno . Mawer 712 Louth Pars . ; W . R , Fowler 272 Boston , Geo . Howsham 422 Gainsborough , W . Hopkin 588 Sleaford , F . J . Green 1232 Bourn , James Casterton 1286 Market Rasen Steward , J . S . Codd 297 Lincoln St . B ., Ben . Box Tyler .
Holding their annual meeting at Gainsborough , tho Freemasons were invited to take part in the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of tho new Church of St . John the Divine . The population of Gainsborough has increased during the last ten years so rapidly that it has become necessary to provide increased church accommodation . Both the churohes in the town are full on Sundays , and not
unfrequently people have to leave the church doors . When the Church of the Holy Trinity was built the population of the whole town was 6660 . In 1871 the censns showed that there were 7564 inhabitants , viz ., 4146 in the Parish Church district , and 3418 in Holy Trinity district . Since that time no less than 622 new houses have been built and inhabited , 542 of them being in the district of Holy Trinity , and the
number is still rapidly increasing . The population of the town , ac-. cording to the last census , was—All Saint's Parish , 4734 ; Holy Trinity Parish , 6205 . Thus it will be seen that the district of Holy Trinity is now very nearly as populous as the whole town of Gainsborough was when it was deemed necessary to build Holy Trinity Church . The new building will be of the decorated perpendicular
style , and , as now to be constructed , will be 122 ft . long by 40 ft . wide ; bnt , with a view to the exigencies of the future , the walls are only to be of a temporary nature , tho design is capable of extension to a considerable degree . Eight octagonal stone pillars , each 18 ft . 9 in . in height , are to be permanently erected ; as also is the wall at the east end , in which is arranged space for a window 15 ft . 7 in . Should the
intention of the trnstees ever be carried out , and the building be extended to its full proportions , it will be 15 ft . longer than St . George's Church , Doncaster , and will doubtless be the finest church within a large radius . Messrs . Somers Clarke and Micklethwaite , of London , are the architects . Sir H . B . Bacon , Bart ., has given not only 1 % acres of land for the site , bnt also a promise to double the
amount of subscriptions obtained . The total required is about £ 4800 . Of this £ 2400 has to be raised by subscription ; £ 1600 has already been snbscribed , or promised by subscribers ; and thus there remains about £ 800 to obtain . The Hon . Treasurer is Mr . H . D . Marshall , and the Hon . Secretary , Mr . T . H . Oldman . In addition to the efforts of the Building Committee a Working Men's Committee has been
formed . The Bishop of Lincoln was not present at the ceremony . He had been officially invited , and it was believed that , as the new church was in the hands of the trnstees , his Lordship ' s views on the subject of Trust Churches prohibited his attendance . The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone was fixed for halfpast twelve o'clock . Half an hour previously the Freemasons , who
had assembled at the Old Hall , formed a procession and proceeded to the site of the new church in Ashcroft-road , headed by the band of the J . Company 1 st Lincolnshire R . V . A large crowd of spectators collected all along the line of the procession , which took the route through the Beast Market and pass the works of Messrs . Marshall and Sons . Shortly before , a procession of the clergy guilds and Sunday school children paraded the streets , carrying the banner of
the Holy Trinity nnfnrled , and other emblems . Amongst the clergy present were the Rev . Canon Hodgkinson , Rev . Canon Williams , the Revs . G . W . Danks , R . J . Seddon , Gainsborough ; Rev . E . L . Blenkinsopp , Springthorpe : Rev . R . H . Charters , Kirton , & c . On arriving at the site , the Freemasons divided ri ght and left , facing inwards as customary , and leaving an avenue for the R . W . P . G . M ., preceded by the P . G . Sword Bearer , and followed by his Officers , to pass to the atone . The officiating brethren took up their positions , and the re-
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
being the doctrine of morality , founded on the belief in a God , which leads us to the pure worship of Him as Creator , Preserver , Redeemer , and inculcates a strict observance of those duties which we owe to each other ; tho latter—Operative—being the study and practice of tho liberal arts and sciences—that is , thwir application to the wants and necessities of mankind . These two parts , of course , can , and
often have , existed apart , and have then been made to do duty for both . Bnt , as in tho primitive ages of the world , the principal object of Masonic practice , which then existed under the name of " Light , " or the equivalent for that word in whatever language used , was the genuine worship of God ; Masonry cannot be pure unless the two are joined togother . It is a remarkable evidence of this that in
proportion as tho knowledge and worship of the true God has declined in all the countries of the earth , so wo find Masonry to have declined also . Therefore Masonry teaches ns religion ; was originally consi . dered a handmaid to religion ; and consequently the purer the form of religion the purer the Masonry ; and as a sequence to this , the purer the Masonry , the purer onr religion also . Now , does not this put the
matterof Masonic duty in rathera different view to that which too many are apt to take of it ? I am afraid that not only by the outside world , but by the initiated also , the snbjeot is not always quite looked upon or treated as it is meant to be . If the true object of pure Masonry was more generally known and understood , and its effects shown in the conduct of its members , I am quite sure we should not hear of
objections being raised by any member of a family to a man joining the Brotherhood . For this reason I have endeavoured to pnt it in its proper light before yon , and I would say to yon , " Arise , and be doing , and the Lord be with thee . " If you would further the interests of the Fraternity , let it be said of you thus , " I can trust So and So ; he always does his duty both towards God and towards his neighbour . "
Let it be said , "I can discuss with comfort and with pleasure any subject -with such an one , even politics or religion ; he is not narrow-minded in his views , but always willing to allow to another that which he claims for himself—the right to form and hold an opinion . " Let it be seen in your homes that Prudence directs you , Temperance chastens you , Fortitude
supports you , and Justice is the guide of all your actions . This is nothing more than your duty . Your duty which , as Masons , you have pledged yourselves to perform . Brothers ! The Lodge to which we here now belong , must some day , and that with some of us ere long , be exchanged , we hope , for the Grand Lodge above . Is it not your wish to rank high there ? And can you better qualifv than by
thus fulfilling your duties here ? Let us , then " Arise , and be doing , " and endeavour to render ourselves fit dwelling-places for the Most High ; by striving against the world , the flesh , and the devil ; by building upon the foundation which Christ has laid ; by making the edifice in which the Lord offers to dwell , a beantifnl building , well . founded and knit together , and adorned plenteously with those jewels
which He delights m . Life is short , and the building can bnt slowly rise , therefore if we are to make any progress in it we must begin at once . Think what a disgrace it will be , if we allow it to be defiled by bad habits and evil passions . Think what a loss it will be , if we build it up unfit for God's presence . At the erection of all stately and superb edifices , instead of the stones or bricks rising at once from the
ground , the ground itself is dug into for a good foundation . This foundation has been laid in you as Masons , and may you from it raise up a superstructure perfect in all its parts . Well were it , if we could profit as we ought by the advantages we enjoy , and recommend to them that are without the pnre ordinances of our Order , by the purity and excellence of our conduct . I would say then : Look
npon your Lodge as an active Institution , not merely lor the bringing together of faithful friends in a society modelled according to the perfection of good fellowship , but likewise for the purpose of educating its members for the service of the Great Architect of the Universe , for the world , and for mankind . It now remains for me to call your attention to that
purpose for which I have to ask your contributions this day , viz ., towards placing in the church of this parish a window to the memory of our late Bro . Thnrman , a Past Provincial Grand Organist , and a man who was most highly esteemed in Reigate . It does not appear to me . that I can possibly do better than quote to you that which was written to me concerning him : — " He
was initiated in the Surrey Lodge , and greatly liked by all . He was a great musician , and the organ which he loved so well oft filled the old church with such exquisite music that the congregation lingered till the last note died away . Withal he was earnest ; simple in his wants ; kind to every one ; and when it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to afflict him with intense suffering
in his last illness , he bore it as a Christian man , and died rich in the love of all . It is desired by the Vicar to fill the north window nearest the organ with stained glass as a memorial of our brother . " In memory of a brother , to beautify God ' s house . Fifty pounds has already been subscribed , thirty . pounds more is required . It would certainly be a most becoming act on onr part , and afford a
most pleasing recollection of our visit here if we leave this sum in the hands of the Vicar as a contribution of the brethren . May I ask you , so let it be ; it is not a large sum to raise amongst ns . Were I to plead for this in a more begging manner , I fear I should be deserving your censure as appearing to throw a doribt on your readiness and willingness to help in such a Masonic undertaking . I do not doubt
it , but am confident that yon will pnt it in my power to announce to yon , when we meet again this afternoon , the pleasing fact that the brethren have responded to the call made on them , and the Vicar is able to give the order for the window . I , therefore , rest content with reminding you how , when King David was collecting materials for the proposed Temple , and King Solomon began to bnild it , all help
was given : and how , in thnt Masonic work of older date , the building of the Tabernacle by Moses , the Israelites brought in their contributions to the utmost of their ability . I would ask you to imitate the example thu 3 set you by your ancient brethren ; and wonld say to yon , to this end , "Arise , and be doiDg , and the Lord be with thee " . " So mote it be .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
At the conclusion of the sermon , a collection for the pnrpose stated was made , and realised over £ 8 , which , with the sum of five guineas voted by Prov . Grand Lodge , represented upwards of £ 13 , or but little short of one-half of the snm still required to complete the Memorial Window . The brethren then returned to the Town Hall , when an excellent bauquet was set before them by Mr . J . Kearsley
a local purveyor , who , to judge from this particular specimen of his ability , is far above the average of local purveyors generally . The chair was occupied by irov . Grand Master Gen . Brownrigg , who ful . fillod his duties with oven more than his accustomed geniality . Tho speeches , for which , in conseqnence of the great pressnre on our space , we are , to our very great , regret unable to find space , were of the nsual character , that of the Provincial Grand Master being very
cordially honoured and as cordially acknowledged . The Visitors , likewise , were accorded a hearty welcome . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened by some admirable singing , the musical arrange , ments having been entrusted to Bro . Geo . Perron , the well-known tenor singer , who has retired from his profession , and i 3 now enjoying his olium cum dig . amid the pleasant hills of Surrey . The artists who assisted him were Bros . Sexton , Turle Lee and Hilton , the second of whom presided at the pianoforte with characteristic ability .
Province Of Lincolnshire.
PROVINCE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .
THE annual meeting of the Freemasons of the county of Lincoln was held at the Old Hall , Gainsborough , on Monday , 20 th June . The R . W . Major William Henry Smyth , J . P ., D . L ., P . G . M . of Lincoln , shire , presided , and there were about 300 members of the various Lodges of the Province present . The proceedings were confined chiefly to the receiving of reports from the various committees , the consideration of the grants for the several Charities , the re-election of
Officers , and other routine business . The following is a list of the newly appointed Officers : —Bros . Wm . H . Roberts 792 Grimsb y Dep . P . G . M ., Alfred Kirk 422 Gainsborough S . W ., Jas . Ferguson 838 Boston J . W ., Rev . J . K . H . Elliott 422 Gainsborough Chap ., C . M . Nosbitt 712 Louth Treas ., H . Watson 297 Lincoln Reg ., F . D . Mars , den 712 Louth Sec , F . Higgins 1600 Alford S . D ., Jno . Woodward
469 Spalding J . D ., P . P . Dickenson 297 Lincoln S . of W ., W . Ramforth 1386 Lincoln A . D . of C , Wm . Henson 1286 Market Rasen S . B ., G . H . Porter 712 Louth Org ., Jno . Mawer 712 Louth Pars . ; W . R , Fowler 272 Boston , Geo . Howsham 422 Gainsborough , W . Hopkin 588 Sleaford , F . J . Green 1232 Bourn , James Casterton 1286 Market Rasen Steward , J . S . Codd 297 Lincoln St . B ., Ben . Box Tyler .
Holding their annual meeting at Gainsborough , tho Freemasons were invited to take part in the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of tho new Church of St . John the Divine . The population of Gainsborough has increased during the last ten years so rapidly that it has become necessary to provide increased church accommodation . Both the churohes in the town are full on Sundays , and not
unfrequently people have to leave the church doors . When the Church of the Holy Trinity was built the population of the whole town was 6660 . In 1871 the censns showed that there were 7564 inhabitants , viz ., 4146 in the Parish Church district , and 3418 in Holy Trinity district . Since that time no less than 622 new houses have been built and inhabited , 542 of them being in the district of Holy Trinity , and the
number is still rapidly increasing . The population of the town , ac-. cording to the last census , was—All Saint's Parish , 4734 ; Holy Trinity Parish , 6205 . Thus it will be seen that the district of Holy Trinity is now very nearly as populous as the whole town of Gainsborough was when it was deemed necessary to build Holy Trinity Church . The new building will be of the decorated perpendicular
style , and , as now to be constructed , will be 122 ft . long by 40 ft . wide ; bnt , with a view to the exigencies of the future , the walls are only to be of a temporary nature , tho design is capable of extension to a considerable degree . Eight octagonal stone pillars , each 18 ft . 9 in . in height , are to be permanently erected ; as also is the wall at the east end , in which is arranged space for a window 15 ft . 7 in . Should the
intention of the trnstees ever be carried out , and the building be extended to its full proportions , it will be 15 ft . longer than St . George's Church , Doncaster , and will doubtless be the finest church within a large radius . Messrs . Somers Clarke and Micklethwaite , of London , are the architects . Sir H . B . Bacon , Bart ., has given not only 1 % acres of land for the site , bnt also a promise to double the
amount of subscriptions obtained . The total required is about £ 4800 . Of this £ 2400 has to be raised by subscription ; £ 1600 has already been snbscribed , or promised by subscribers ; and thus there remains about £ 800 to obtain . The Hon . Treasurer is Mr . H . D . Marshall , and the Hon . Secretary , Mr . T . H . Oldman . In addition to the efforts of the Building Committee a Working Men's Committee has been
formed . The Bishop of Lincoln was not present at the ceremony . He had been officially invited , and it was believed that , as the new church was in the hands of the trnstees , his Lordship ' s views on the subject of Trust Churches prohibited his attendance . The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone was fixed for halfpast twelve o'clock . Half an hour previously the Freemasons , who
had assembled at the Old Hall , formed a procession and proceeded to the site of the new church in Ashcroft-road , headed by the band of the J . Company 1 st Lincolnshire R . V . A large crowd of spectators collected all along the line of the procession , which took the route through the Beast Market and pass the works of Messrs . Marshall and Sons . Shortly before , a procession of the clergy guilds and Sunday school children paraded the streets , carrying the banner of
the Holy Trinity nnfnrled , and other emblems . Amongst the clergy present were the Rev . Canon Hodgkinson , Rev . Canon Williams , the Revs . G . W . Danks , R . J . Seddon , Gainsborough ; Rev . E . L . Blenkinsopp , Springthorpe : Rev . R . H . Charters , Kirton , & c . On arriving at the site , the Freemasons divided ri ght and left , facing inwards as customary , and leaving an avenue for the R . W . P . G . M ., preceded by the P . G . Sword Bearer , and followed by his Officers , to pass to the atone . The officiating brethren took up their positions , and the re-