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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
B . T . Fountain P . P . G . T ., W . Hedges P . P . G . D ., C . Nowell A . G . P . Thero were present about 120 brethren , amongst whom woro the "Worshipful Brothers W . B . Farr P . D . G . S . W . Bengal , H . G . Lay ton P . P . G . C . Gloucestershire , W . Belcher P . P . J . G . W . Oxon ., E . Hopwood P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , II . Plumridge P . P . G . O . Oxon ., II . Toombs P . G . D ., J . Terry Sec . R . M . B . I ., 0 . F . Hogard 205 , James Stevens
P . M . 1216 , 1426 , J . Belsizo W . M ., A . B . Baker , R . Roberts , Mark Dnffield , A . Lond , G . Blizzard , and W . Crowhurst , all of the Etonian Lodge No . 209 , E . Baker I . P . M ., M . J . Withers , D . Webb , S . Bradley of Union Lodgo No . 414 , It . Ravenor P . M ., G . J . Coburn , J . W . Graham , and S . Knight of Hope Lodge No . 574 , J . Adams P . M ., J . W . Dover and G . French of Buckingham Lodge No . 591 , S . B .
Merriman , W . M . Methuen G 31 , W . Bingham , W . J . Cantrell , J . 0 . Carter and J . Stevens Windsor Castle Lodgo No . 771 , S . J . Baker W . M ., J . Tomkins and T . Hyde of Abbey Lodge 945 , W . G . Flanagan "W . M ., E . J . Blackwell , W . Cordrey , W . Ravenscroft and E . Margrett P . M . of Grey Friars Lodgo No . 1101 , W . H . Mason and J . "Westfield of Wycombe Lodge No . 1501 , J . J . Button P . M ., E . J . Shrewsbury ,
A . Forund , W . J . Legg , C . W . Cox , C . A . Vardy , W . Morris , R . Silver , E . Davey , J . Rutland , H . Arrowsmith , A . C . Hewitt and R . Nicholson , of Ellington Lodge No . 1566 , J . Elmes W . M . of "Watling-street Lodge No . 1639 , J . B . Jenkins W . M ., M . Wheeler , W . Jackson , J . Toombs , J . Thickens , G . Adams , G . Wade , C . E . Beloher , W . J . Bacon , B . Reece and G . Tarrant of Lodge 1770 , the foregoing being
the several Lodges forming the Province . Also Bros . E . G . Brnton 310 , E . Ayres 742 , R . Puttick 820 , E . J . Biggs 1472 , and the following who did not append the number of their Lodges to their signatures , viz ., W . King , J . H . Clarke , H . Poynter , J . Morris , J . T . Brown , H . D . Gooch , W . B . Comins , W . H . Trendell , J . Saxby , B . Challern , W . Ballard , J . H . Daly , John
Ellis , W . Hemmings , J . Watts , R . Illsley , 0 . P . Smith , W . Hinckley , C . Wheeler , and J . Ballard . In tho absence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master the Rev . A . P . P . Cnst , Archdeacon of Buckingham , that office was filled by W . Bro . E . J . Trendell , and W . Bro . H . Howard Hodges officiated as Prov . S . G . W . The Roll of Lodges having been called over , and all but two found to bo represented , the Roll of
Provincial Grand Officers was next fairly responded to . The Minutes of tho Annnal Provincial Grand Lodge , holden at Windsor on the 3 rd July 1878 , were confirmed . A financial statement and tho report of the Charity Committee were submitted , and both being of a highly satisfactory character wero received and adopted . The report of the Provincial Grand Secretary in respect to numbers and progress of
tho several Lodges gave great satisfaction , tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master taking occasion to offer tho representatives of the Lodges present his congratulations thereof incidentally remarking , however , that some of tho Lodges had not so liberally subscribed to the Charity Fund as was customary with them in former years . He was , nevertheless , himself satisfied with tho general progress of the Order in the
Province , and desired that it should be fully understood how much he considered the credit of success was due to tho earnest and indefatigable exertions of Bro . Biggs , the late Prov . Grand Secretary , to whom it was now his most agreeable duty to present a tangible recognition of tho esteem aud honour ho had won in the discharge of his important office . The presentation ho was now abont to make
was tho result of a general subscription throughout tho entire Province , and fairly testified to tho thorough appreciation of Bro . Biggs ' efforts in their behalf . Addressing Bro . Biggs in hig hly complimentary terms , tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master handed to that worthy brother a purse containing a hundred guineas , pointing at tho same time to a handsome marble mantel clock , and further requesting his
acceptance of a massive silver snuff-box , from which he hoped tho recipient might for many years to come "take a pinch" and a refreshing memory of the many good friends by whom he was surrounded . He called upon the Provincial Grand Lodge to salute Bro . Biggs with Masonic honours , and this was done in the most enthusiastic manner . Each article presented bore a suitable inscrip
tion , that on the clock being in the following words : — "Presented to Bro . William Biggs P . M . P . Z . P . Prov . G . S . W . Wilts , & c , by the brethren of the Province of Berks and Bucks , together with a purse of one hundred guineas , in recognition of his valuable services as Prov . Grand Secretary from 1869 to 1877 . This presentation was mado by Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , 26 th June ,
18 / 9 . " Bro . Biggs , in reply , said that ho felt overwhelmed by the kind expressions and courtesy of tbe Prov . Grand Master , who during bis appointment had so greatly assisted his labours by ever affording a ready access on all necessary occasions , and whom ho desired to say he highly honoured . That he had left his position as Prov . Grand Secretary with the approval of so large a body for services rendered
he was indeed thankful . His anticipations during the fulfilment of his duties had been realised in the success which had attended them , but he had not anticipated such a magnificent return , for which , however , he had now to tender his heartiest acknowledgments . Bro . Biggs proceeded to give a somewhat rapid but very lucid account of tho progress of tho Province dnring eighty-five years , in tho course
of which period only six Provincial Grand Masters had presided over it . It had over been highly favoured in respect of tho occupant of the Provincial throne , but never moro favoured than now in the person of Sir Daniel Gooch , who on entering on his Grand Mastership ruled but half the number of Freemasons now connected with the Province . His judicious selection of Prov . Grand Officers had greatly tended to
the success which had been attained , and ho gladly took this opportunity to express his opinion that never had a collar been better bestowed than that which had been conferred upon his successor , Bro . Bradley , to whom he personally returned thanks for relieving him of those duties which at his time of life ho conld not carry onb to the satisfaction of himself as in former years . He was sincerel y
grateful to the brethren for their handsome gifts , which while he lived he should treasure for the sake of the memory of glad associations , and which would bo transmitted to his family as a tribute of affection and regard of whic'i they as well as himself might feel justly proud . Our worthy brother s reply , delivered with much feeling and manly dignity , was well received by his hearers , who again saluted
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
him as he resumed his scat . Tho Prov . Grand Officers for tho ensuing year wero then appointed and invested in the following order , viz .: — S . Blandy Jenkins P . M . 745 W . M . 1770 G . S . W ., H . Poynter P . M . 948 G . J . W ., Rov . C . E . Honey 1101 G . Chap ., Rev . Moses Margoliouth 1110 G . Asst . Chap ., C . Stephens 411 G . Treas . re-elected , J . J . Britton W . M . 1566 G . Reg ., Jabez Adams W . M . 591 G . S . D ., Robert Roberts
W . M . 209 G . J . D ., Edward Baker W . M . 414 G . Supt . Wrks ., R . Ravenor P . M . 574 G . D . C ., Joseph Elmes P . M . 1639 G . A . D . C ., Baker W . M . 915 G . S . B ., J . Rutland 1566 G . Org ., W . Flanagan W . M . 1101 G . Purst ., Nowell G . A . Puvst . ; Cox , J . Leggett , Illsley , Vardy , E . Davies , E . J . Shrosbnry , all of 1566 , G . Stewards , W . Hammings re-elected G . Tyler . The next Annual Meeting of the Provincial
Grand Lodge was appointed to bo held at Maidenhead , under the banner of tho Ellington Lodge , No . 1566 . The sum of £ 78 15 s was appropriated from tho Charity Fund for distribution amongst sundry Lodges in aid of the Masonic Charities . Bros . R . Roberts W . M . 209 , R . Bradley P . M . 414 P . G . Sec , and W . Goddard 771 were severally invested with the Provincial Charity jewel .
Letters of apology from absent brethren were read , and no farther business being brought forward , the Prov . G . Lodge was closed with , solemn prayor . The banquet was given in tbe Council Chamber , the Prov . Grand Master presiding , and was fully attended , so fully , indeed , that one eminent brother and a magnate in the town , arriving after the brethren were seated , could not bo accommodated , greatly
to the regret of many there present . The tables were handsomely decorated by the liberal provision , and under the artistic direction of Bro . Dick RadclyfFe , whose admirable and appropriate floral Masonic emblems at all times excite the wonder and delight of those who are favoured to witness the general effect produced . On this occasion some of his most valuable and choicest productions were tastefully
scattered in profusion before the guests , who at the close of the proceedings were permitted to retain souvenirs from amongst them . Amongst the toasts at a later period of the day our worthy brother received a distinct acknowledgment of his generous addition to the pleasure of his brother Masons . Grace having been sung , the R . Wt Prov . Grand Master , referring to the necessity for enabling brethren
to return by an early train , decided that both toasts and responses should be briefly given and returned . The Queen , the Grand Master , tho Pro Grand Master and Grand Officers were loyally received , and severally followed by appropriate solos and glees by an excellent quartette party , comprising Bros . Clarke , Shepherd , Rowley aud Plumridge , whose services throughout tho post-prandial
proceedings were worthy of the highest praise . To the toast of the Right Worshipful P . G . M ., proposed by Bro . E . J . Trendell , Sir Daniel Gooch replied , with thanks for the manner in which he had been at all times received by the members of his Province , and congratulated them on this meeting having been an excellent and very na PPy gathering . Having determined to be brief in reply , he
would make those few remarks suffice , and at once propose tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Officers , and couple with the toast the namo of Bro . H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . W ., who following his chief ' s lead likewise made brief response . The Visitors wero represented by Bro . Brnton , who returned thanks for tho great hospitality and good friendship they had
received . For tho Masonic Charities , proposed by the Prov . Grand Chaplain Bro . the Rov . C . E . Honoy , in excellent terms , Bro . J . Terry , Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , responded . After somo very complimentary expressions to his entertainers , ho said that tho previous night had witnessed the completion of what might be called the Masonic year , with reference to
tho charitable institutions of tho Order . At tho three Festivals held this year the contributions received for thosa institutions had been as follows -. —Benevolent Institution , £ 14 , 300 ; Girls' Schools , £ 12 , 200 ; Boys' Schools , £ 10 , 500 ; a total in round numbers of £ 37 , 000 , which was in excess of that contributed in any previous year . He considered this a most satisfactory result , and when connected with the
acknowledged adverse state of trade , it almost led one to believe that however others might bo affected by such depression , the Order of Freemasons was peculiarly exempt therefrom . Ho would not infringe upon the decision of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master as to brevity of speech , and therefore would refrain from a lengthened explanation of the good work done by the several Charities , feeling assured that
their respective claims were always considered by the Province , as was evinced by the liberal amounts that day granted , and he con . eluded by an earnest hope that tho bread so cast upon the waters would never be lost to them . The remaining toasts were com . plimentary to Bro . E . J . Trendell , for his hospitality and welcome at
Abbey Lodge ; Bro . Dick Ratcliffe , for his generous adornment of the banquet table ; the Abbey Lodge , for the reception of the Prov . Grand Lodge ; tho Prov . Grand Treasurer and Prov . Grand Sec , and the Prov . Grand Stewards ; each of these wero briefly acknowledged , and the Tyler's toast brought the meeting to a conclusion .
lb is with pleasure wc announce that it has been decided to recognise the past great and invaluable services rendered to tho Lodge of Industry , ~ 8 o . 48 , G-ateshead , and the Craft generally , by our worthy Bro . J . B . Robson P . M . P . P . Sd . B . Durham , by presenting him with a suitable testimonial on his retirine * from office and active working * . A committee
has been appointed to assist in this object , for which purpose subscriptions will be received by any of the following : —Bros . R . Whitfield W . M . 48 , 5 Bloomfield-terraco , Gateshead ; J . G . Smith J . W . 48 , West-street , Gateshead ; D . Sinclair P . M . 48 , Quayside , Newcastle ; Dr . R . F . Cook
P . M . and D . C . 48 , West-street , Gateshead ; M . Corbitt I . P . M . 48 , 40 Bewick-road , Gateshead .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
B . T . Fountain P . P . G . T ., W . Hedges P . P . G . D ., C . Nowell A . G . P . Thero were present about 120 brethren , amongst whom woro the "Worshipful Brothers W . B . Farr P . D . G . S . W . Bengal , H . G . Lay ton P . P . G . C . Gloucestershire , W . Belcher P . P . J . G . W . Oxon ., E . Hopwood P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , II . Plumridge P . P . G . O . Oxon ., II . Toombs P . G . D ., J . Terry Sec . R . M . B . I ., 0 . F . Hogard 205 , James Stevens
P . M . 1216 , 1426 , J . Belsizo W . M ., A . B . Baker , R . Roberts , Mark Dnffield , A . Lond , G . Blizzard , and W . Crowhurst , all of the Etonian Lodge No . 209 , E . Baker I . P . M ., M . J . Withers , D . Webb , S . Bradley of Union Lodgo No . 414 , It . Ravenor P . M ., G . J . Coburn , J . W . Graham , and S . Knight of Hope Lodge No . 574 , J . Adams P . M ., J . W . Dover and G . French of Buckingham Lodge No . 591 , S . B .
Merriman , W . M . Methuen G 31 , W . Bingham , W . J . Cantrell , J . 0 . Carter and J . Stevens Windsor Castle Lodgo No . 771 , S . J . Baker W . M ., J . Tomkins and T . Hyde of Abbey Lodge 945 , W . G . Flanagan "W . M ., E . J . Blackwell , W . Cordrey , W . Ravenscroft and E . Margrett P . M . of Grey Friars Lodgo No . 1101 , W . H . Mason and J . "Westfield of Wycombe Lodge No . 1501 , J . J . Button P . M ., E . J . Shrewsbury ,
A . Forund , W . J . Legg , C . W . Cox , C . A . Vardy , W . Morris , R . Silver , E . Davey , J . Rutland , H . Arrowsmith , A . C . Hewitt and R . Nicholson , of Ellington Lodge No . 1566 , J . Elmes W . M . of "Watling-street Lodge No . 1639 , J . B . Jenkins W . M ., M . Wheeler , W . Jackson , J . Toombs , J . Thickens , G . Adams , G . Wade , C . E . Beloher , W . J . Bacon , B . Reece and G . Tarrant of Lodge 1770 , the foregoing being
the several Lodges forming the Province . Also Bros . E . G . Brnton 310 , E . Ayres 742 , R . Puttick 820 , E . J . Biggs 1472 , and the following who did not append the number of their Lodges to their signatures , viz ., W . King , J . H . Clarke , H . Poynter , J . Morris , J . T . Brown , H . D . Gooch , W . B . Comins , W . H . Trendell , J . Saxby , B . Challern , W . Ballard , J . H . Daly , John
Ellis , W . Hemmings , J . Watts , R . Illsley , 0 . P . Smith , W . Hinckley , C . Wheeler , and J . Ballard . In tho absence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master the Rev . A . P . P . Cnst , Archdeacon of Buckingham , that office was filled by W . Bro . E . J . Trendell , and W . Bro . H . Howard Hodges officiated as Prov . S . G . W . The Roll of Lodges having been called over , and all but two found to bo represented , the Roll of
Provincial Grand Officers was next fairly responded to . The Minutes of tho Annnal Provincial Grand Lodge , holden at Windsor on the 3 rd July 1878 , were confirmed . A financial statement and tho report of the Charity Committee were submitted , and both being of a highly satisfactory character wero received and adopted . The report of the Provincial Grand Secretary in respect to numbers and progress of
tho several Lodges gave great satisfaction , tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master taking occasion to offer tho representatives of the Lodges present his congratulations thereof incidentally remarking , however , that some of tho Lodges had not so liberally subscribed to the Charity Fund as was customary with them in former years . He was , nevertheless , himself satisfied with tho general progress of the Order in the
Province , and desired that it should be fully understood how much he considered the credit of success was due to tho earnest and indefatigable exertions of Bro . Biggs , the late Prov . Grand Secretary , to whom it was now his most agreeable duty to present a tangible recognition of tho esteem aud honour ho had won in the discharge of his important office . The presentation ho was now abont to make
was tho result of a general subscription throughout tho entire Province , and fairly testified to tho thorough appreciation of Bro . Biggs ' efforts in their behalf . Addressing Bro . Biggs in hig hly complimentary terms , tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master handed to that worthy brother a purse containing a hundred guineas , pointing at tho same time to a handsome marble mantel clock , and further requesting his
acceptance of a massive silver snuff-box , from which he hoped tho recipient might for many years to come "take a pinch" and a refreshing memory of the many good friends by whom he was surrounded . He called upon the Provincial Grand Lodge to salute Bro . Biggs with Masonic honours , and this was done in the most enthusiastic manner . Each article presented bore a suitable inscrip
tion , that on the clock being in the following words : — "Presented to Bro . William Biggs P . M . P . Z . P . Prov . G . S . W . Wilts , & c , by the brethren of the Province of Berks and Bucks , together with a purse of one hundred guineas , in recognition of his valuable services as Prov . Grand Secretary from 1869 to 1877 . This presentation was mado by Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , 26 th June ,
18 / 9 . " Bro . Biggs , in reply , said that ho felt overwhelmed by the kind expressions and courtesy of tbe Prov . Grand Master , who during bis appointment had so greatly assisted his labours by ever affording a ready access on all necessary occasions , and whom ho desired to say he highly honoured . That he had left his position as Prov . Grand Secretary with the approval of so large a body for services rendered
he was indeed thankful . His anticipations during the fulfilment of his duties had been realised in the success which had attended them , but he had not anticipated such a magnificent return , for which , however , he had now to tender his heartiest acknowledgments . Bro . Biggs proceeded to give a somewhat rapid but very lucid account of tho progress of tho Province dnring eighty-five years , in tho course
of which period only six Provincial Grand Masters had presided over it . It had over been highly favoured in respect of tho occupant of the Provincial throne , but never moro favoured than now in the person of Sir Daniel Gooch , who on entering on his Grand Mastership ruled but half the number of Freemasons now connected with the Province . His judicious selection of Prov . Grand Officers had greatly tended to
the success which had been attained , and ho gladly took this opportunity to express his opinion that never had a collar been better bestowed than that which had been conferred upon his successor , Bro . Bradley , to whom he personally returned thanks for relieving him of those duties which at his time of life ho conld not carry onb to the satisfaction of himself as in former years . He was sincerel y
grateful to the brethren for their handsome gifts , which while he lived he should treasure for the sake of the memory of glad associations , and which would bo transmitted to his family as a tribute of affection and regard of whic'i they as well as himself might feel justly proud . Our worthy brother s reply , delivered with much feeling and manly dignity , was well received by his hearers , who again saluted
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
him as he resumed his scat . Tho Prov . Grand Officers for tho ensuing year wero then appointed and invested in the following order , viz .: — S . Blandy Jenkins P . M . 745 W . M . 1770 G . S . W ., H . Poynter P . M . 948 G . J . W ., Rov . C . E . Honey 1101 G . Chap ., Rev . Moses Margoliouth 1110 G . Asst . Chap ., C . Stephens 411 G . Treas . re-elected , J . J . Britton W . M . 1566 G . Reg ., Jabez Adams W . M . 591 G . S . D ., Robert Roberts
W . M . 209 G . J . D ., Edward Baker W . M . 414 G . Supt . Wrks ., R . Ravenor P . M . 574 G . D . C ., Joseph Elmes P . M . 1639 G . A . D . C ., Baker W . M . 915 G . S . B ., J . Rutland 1566 G . Org ., W . Flanagan W . M . 1101 G . Purst ., Nowell G . A . Puvst . ; Cox , J . Leggett , Illsley , Vardy , E . Davies , E . J . Shrosbnry , all of 1566 , G . Stewards , W . Hammings re-elected G . Tyler . The next Annual Meeting of the Provincial
Grand Lodge was appointed to bo held at Maidenhead , under the banner of tho Ellington Lodge , No . 1566 . The sum of £ 78 15 s was appropriated from tho Charity Fund for distribution amongst sundry Lodges in aid of the Masonic Charities . Bros . R . Roberts W . M . 209 , R . Bradley P . M . 414 P . G . Sec , and W . Goddard 771 were severally invested with the Provincial Charity jewel .
Letters of apology from absent brethren were read , and no farther business being brought forward , the Prov . G . Lodge was closed with , solemn prayor . The banquet was given in tbe Council Chamber , the Prov . Grand Master presiding , and was fully attended , so fully , indeed , that one eminent brother and a magnate in the town , arriving after the brethren were seated , could not bo accommodated , greatly
to the regret of many there present . The tables were handsomely decorated by the liberal provision , and under the artistic direction of Bro . Dick RadclyfFe , whose admirable and appropriate floral Masonic emblems at all times excite the wonder and delight of those who are favoured to witness the general effect produced . On this occasion some of his most valuable and choicest productions were tastefully
scattered in profusion before the guests , who at the close of the proceedings were permitted to retain souvenirs from amongst them . Amongst the toasts at a later period of the day our worthy brother received a distinct acknowledgment of his generous addition to the pleasure of his brother Masons . Grace having been sung , the R . Wt Prov . Grand Master , referring to the necessity for enabling brethren
to return by an early train , decided that both toasts and responses should be briefly given and returned . The Queen , the Grand Master , tho Pro Grand Master and Grand Officers were loyally received , and severally followed by appropriate solos and glees by an excellent quartette party , comprising Bros . Clarke , Shepherd , Rowley aud Plumridge , whose services throughout tho post-prandial
proceedings were worthy of the highest praise . To the toast of the Right Worshipful P . G . M ., proposed by Bro . E . J . Trendell , Sir Daniel Gooch replied , with thanks for the manner in which he had been at all times received by the members of his Province , and congratulated them on this meeting having been an excellent and very na PPy gathering . Having determined to be brief in reply , he
would make those few remarks suffice , and at once propose tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Officers , and couple with the toast the namo of Bro . H . H . Hodges P . P . G . S . W ., who following his chief ' s lead likewise made brief response . The Visitors wero represented by Bro . Brnton , who returned thanks for tho great hospitality and good friendship they had
received . For tho Masonic Charities , proposed by the Prov . Grand Chaplain Bro . the Rov . C . E . Honoy , in excellent terms , Bro . J . Terry , Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , responded . After somo very complimentary expressions to his entertainers , ho said that tho previous night had witnessed the completion of what might be called the Masonic year , with reference to
tho charitable institutions of tho Order . At tho three Festivals held this year the contributions received for thosa institutions had been as follows -. —Benevolent Institution , £ 14 , 300 ; Girls' Schools , £ 12 , 200 ; Boys' Schools , £ 10 , 500 ; a total in round numbers of £ 37 , 000 , which was in excess of that contributed in any previous year . He considered this a most satisfactory result , and when connected with the
acknowledged adverse state of trade , it almost led one to believe that however others might bo affected by such depression , the Order of Freemasons was peculiarly exempt therefrom . Ho would not infringe upon the decision of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master as to brevity of speech , and therefore would refrain from a lengthened explanation of the good work done by the several Charities , feeling assured that
their respective claims were always considered by the Province , as was evinced by the liberal amounts that day granted , and he con . eluded by an earnest hope that tho bread so cast upon the waters would never be lost to them . The remaining toasts were com . plimentary to Bro . E . J . Trendell , for his hospitality and welcome at
Abbey Lodge ; Bro . Dick Ratcliffe , for his generous adornment of the banquet table ; the Abbey Lodge , for the reception of the Prov . Grand Lodge ; tho Prov . Grand Treasurer and Prov . Grand Sec , and the Prov . Grand Stewards ; each of these wero briefly acknowledged , and the Tyler's toast brought the meeting to a conclusion .
lb is with pleasure wc announce that it has been decided to recognise the past great and invaluable services rendered to tho Lodge of Industry , ~ 8 o . 48 , G-ateshead , and the Craft generally , by our worthy Bro . J . B . Robson P . M . P . P . Sd . B . Durham , by presenting him with a suitable testimonial on his retirine * from office and active working * . A committee
has been appointed to assist in this object , for which purpose subscriptions will be received by any of the following : —Bros . R . Whitfield W . M . 48 , 5 Bloomfield-terraco , Gateshead ; J . G . Smith J . W . 48 , West-street , Gateshead ; D . Sinclair P . M . 48 , Quayside , Newcastle ; Dr . R . F . Cook
P . M . and D . C . 48 , West-street , Gateshead ; M . Corbitt I . P . M . 48 , 40 Bewick-road , Gateshead .