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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
beloved and esteemed by every one , but while this was the case , he had to turn to the Provincial Giand Master , and congratulate him on presiding over such a Province as Hertfordshire . Iu concluding , h " again thanked them for allowing him to respond to such an important toast . The Deputy Prov . Graud Master , Bro . F . H . Wilson lies , M . D ., said the pleasing duty devolved on him to propose the next toast ,
which was the health of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . Ho said the Province was fortunate in being presided over by a gentleman who took tho greatest possible interest in Masonry in all its branches , aud in addition to his intimate knowledge of the Craft and ability iu ifc , he was possessed of a large share of courtesy and kindly feeling , which was shown to every brother in the
Province . He trusted he would be enabled for very many years to come to preside over them . When the Provincial Grand Master was in . stalled eight years previously , eight Lodges in the Province were handed over to his care , and now the number of Lodges had increased to eleven . He ventured to think thafc the example set by the Provincial Grand Master had had a great deal to do not only with
this increase in the numbers , but with tho increased general efficiency of the Craft . Eight years ago the Worshipful Master in s mo Lodges was little better than a lay figure , and the members were quite satisfied with him if he could open and close the Lodge ; but a very different spirit prevailed now , and this , he believed , was entirely owing to the example set them by the Prov . G . Master , whose
health he now asked them to drink with the greatest cordiality . Song , " When Nell and I were young" ( Smith ) , Bro . H . Schartau . The Provincial Grand Master said he had to thank them most cordially for the very kind reception they had given to the toasfc of his health . He could only say that he felt this kindness very deeply , and he ventured to hope that the Provincial Grand Lodge , coming back
to Hertford after an absence of seven or eight years , would entitle him to say that he had some degree fulfilled the promises he madethat ho would endeavour to do his duty—when last he had the honour of addressing them , and rel nrning thanks in that room as their Provincial Grand Master . He specially thanked them for their cordial reception on this occasion , but he was afraid that he must have
g iven the local brethren some considerable amount of trouble . He could assure them it was unavoidable . At the time when it was originally appointed that the Provincial Grand Lodge should meet , he was reduced to a diet of beef tea ; he could hardly swallow , and was only able to make his wants known by means of the deaf and dumb alphabet , with which fortunately he was acquainted . He knew how
inconvenient it was to postpone a meeting at so short a notice , and bis first thought was to ask his Deputy to take his place ; but he found that Bro . Wilson lies would be unable to be present on the day originally fixed , and therefore there was no alternative bufc to postpone the meeting . He knew by experience that postponed meetings sometimes turned out failures , bufc he was happy to say that that result
had nofc followed on this occasion . He had to thank fche local brethren for what they had done , and to sympathise -with them in the double trouble that had been inflicted upon them . He desired to thank them very much for the mosfc kind and cordial manner in which they had received him , and he sincerely trnsted that as long as he had the hononr to preside over the Provincial Grand Lodge they would go on
prospering in the future as they had done in the past . Bro . lies had mentioned the increase of Lodges in tho Province , and , although they never could hope to see their numbers so large as in some Provinces in the "North of England , he ventured to think that for a small country Province they stood in a remarkably good position , and he hoped that before long afc least one more Lodge would bo added to
their roll . He also ventured to think that although they were small in numbers , they stood second to none in a true Masonic spirit , as was shown by their contributions to the various Institutions belonging to them . That , however , was nofc the subject on which it was his duty to enter afc the present time ; it would be brought before them at a later part of the proceedings . He had only to repent that as long as
he had the honour to preside over the Province , he should endeavour faithfully to do his duty in maintaining its efficiency ; ancl he not only trusted that ifc would continue to prosper , but he was suro it would do so . Glee , "Fair Flora" ( Danby ) . The Provincial Grand Master said he was sure the next toasfc would be well received . It was the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of
the Provincial Grand Officers , present aud past . It had been his good fortune that ever since he had the honour of presiding over the Province , he had been mosfc ably and efficiently supported by the Provincial Grand Lodge Officers who had served under him , and he trusted that would always be the case . As to their Worshipful Deputy Provincial Graud Masterhe did not think it was necessary
, for him to say much about him ; he was known to all iu tbe Province ; hut he would venture to say that no Grand Master ever had been better served or had more useful work done for him , nor had there eyer been a more efficient Deputy . He was most indefatigable in Visiting the Lodges in the Province , and even those Lodges that wore situated at a distance from his home were not forgotten . Ho was
a . so dili gent in reporting to him the condition of the Lodges , and in maintaining their efficiency . In fact , he looked on Bro . lies "s a Model Deputy , and as to his efficiency , he did not think there was a brother in the Province who conld hold a candle to him in respect to the excellent manner in which he conducted their various ceremonies . He trnsted that the newly . appointed Officers would look np to him ,
and frame their conduct according to the example ho set them ; il they did that , and took him aa their model in everything , tho cause of Masonry would prosper and flourish in the Province iu the future , as ^ had done in the past . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . •H . Wilson lies , M . D ., on rising to return thanks for the toast , was received with great applause . He said that by attending there in aoeh
large numbers the past Officers of the Province wero showing hat their zeal for Masonry had not gone out with their term of office , at thafc they were still to the front . There were many present on whom the Provincial Grand Master bad conferred the pnrple , but ere were also present many on whom his predecessor had conferred 1 ; and he wished particularly to call attention to their distinguished
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
and esteemed Brother S . Austin , who was in tho room . They had heard nmething that night about old members , nod thev might , woll look up so aud esteem a brother who was a father iu his Lodge . Brother Stephen Austin had been for fifty-threo years a subscribing member of his Lodge , and although bo was not now as physically able as he had once been , ho was as zealous as ever in the cause of Masonry ,
and he came thero that night to welcome tho Provincial Grand Master on this his second official visit to Hertford . He desired to return thanks on behalf of tho Officers who had been appointed thafc day ; thoy were all very well known to him , as he had occasion from time to timu to meet them in their various Lodges , where he had seen them conducting their ceremonies in the most able manner . Ifc
would bo found that they were not unworthy of receiving the purple from the Provincial Grand Master , and that they would still more promote Masonry in tho Province . The Prov . Grand Master had been pleased to speak of him in very favourable terms , bnt he was afraid he had overdrawn his merits . It was true he had dono his utmost to carry ont , as he thought , the wishes of the Provincial Grand
Master , and he had gone about visiting the Lodges , making himself acquainted with the brethren , but at the same time this had been a labour of love to him ; he had always been so very kindly received that visiting the Lodges had been a source of the greatest possible pleasure to him , and sufficient always fco induce him to desire to visit them again . As long as they honoured him with their confidence ,
and he was blessed with good health , he hoped to fill his office with satisfaction to every one . Tbe Provincial Grand Master next proposed the Visitors , and said this Province was second to none in dispensing the duties of hospitality , and in giving visitors such a cordial reception that they were sure to see them again . Many of those then present were no doubt in a technical sense visitors , " for
although they resided in this Province , they were nofc members of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Ifc was their duty , however , to persuade them to become members . They were honoured by a visit from many distinguished brethren . To the Grand Secretary he had already alluded , aud he therefore did not require to say more respecting his merits ; Bro . Raynham Stewart was another of tho visitors .
and Bro . Ramsay had honoured them by coming as his guest , and Bro . Clark , and several others of very distinguished rank in the Craft . Bro . Paul , a Provincial Grand Officer of another Province , was also with them ; and he trusted they would all receive such a hearty welcome thafc they would come on future occasions . He begged to couple with the toasfc the name of Brother Raynham Stewart .
Bro . Raynham Stewart , who was received with great applause , returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other Visitors , and ex . pressed a hope thafc this would not be the last time they would have the pleasure and gratification of partaking of the hospitality of the Hertfordshire brethren . Song , " Tell her I love her so " ( DeFaye ) Bro . G . T . Carter . The Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro . F . Sumner
Knyvett , next proposed the Masonic Institutions , and expressed a hope that their endeavours to support these Charities would be largely increased . At the same time , he said he felt proud in a small Province liko Hertfordshire to appear as their representative , for during the last four years ib had three times headed the list with its contributions . That was a proud position for them to hold . They
had two representatives of these Institutions present—Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution for Old Men and Women—to whom , as they were so well knowu to them all , he need not further allude . Bro . Binckes , in returning thanks for the toast , expressed his gratification at having his namo coupled with it . He often saw an analysis of
the amounts sent up from various Provinces on behalf of their Institu . tions , and " little Herts " compared most favourably with fchem all . The county had beeu called " little Herts , " but it was very gratifying to find thafc the Masons in tho Province were men who were possessed of very large hearts . Bufc , after all , what wonder was it that they did so much ? Ib was noted for its spirited , able and
distinguished Grand Master , who was beloved by every one who was under his rule , aud of whom nofc one word could be used which would be too eulogistic . He was , he might be allowed to say , one of the most able and accomplished Masons to be found anywhere ; and others gained their experience in the Metropolitan districts , and brought it to bear on the Province of Hertfordshire . One of their
Officers was the able representative of one of their Institutions , and with all these various advantages , which were increased by their propinquity to the metropolis , there waa their great agricultural wealth . They had many distinguished individuals iu tbe Province , and what wonder was it , he again asked , that they earned from the editors of their organs a certain amount of congratulation for what
they did ? He said the Province ought to do its duty under all these favourable circumstances , and from his own point of view he was happy in being able to say that he believed it did . But how could it do otherwise ? The name of the Past Grand Sword Bearer of England was well known in connection with their own Institutions , but ho hid also a world-wide reputation for the great interest he
took m all charitable work , and he thanked bod for ifc . Ho also thanked Bros . Dr . Wilson lies , T . S . Carter , Edgar Bowyer , and others , for what thoy bad done in this respect . Tho Province of Hertfordshire had justly earned its reputation , and he felt sure that under the rule of their experienced Provincial Grand Master it would never fail iu its duty . He looked back with gratitude on its pasfc
history , and confidently relied on what they would do in the future . lie had always received a hearty welcome from this Province , and he hoped his conduct iu tho past had been such as to justify him in i " . king forward to a renewal of their kindness at no distant 'hue . Bro . Terry , who was loudly called upon , said that after the complimentary aud exhaustive speech of Bro . Binckes ,
nothing remained for him to do bufc to thank them , which he did very heartily , for all they had done for their Institutions during the iust eight years . Let them consider what they were before that time . They had no voting power , or very little , bnt now thoy had 2000 votes in connection with tho three Masonic Institutions . The day would come , and must come , wheu the Prov . G . Master would pre-
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
beloved and esteemed by every one , but while this was the case , he had to turn to the Provincial Giand Master , and congratulate him on presiding over such a Province as Hertfordshire . Iu concluding , h " again thanked them for allowing him to respond to such an important toast . The Deputy Prov . Graud Master , Bro . F . H . Wilson lies , M . D ., said the pleasing duty devolved on him to propose the next toast ,
which was the health of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . Ho said the Province was fortunate in being presided over by a gentleman who took tho greatest possible interest in Masonry in all its branches , aud in addition to his intimate knowledge of the Craft and ability iu ifc , he was possessed of a large share of courtesy and kindly feeling , which was shown to every brother in the
Province . He trusted he would be enabled for very many years to come to preside over them . When the Provincial Grand Master was in . stalled eight years previously , eight Lodges in the Province were handed over to his care , and now the number of Lodges had increased to eleven . He ventured to think thafc the example set by the Provincial Grand Master had had a great deal to do not only with
this increase in the numbers , but with tho increased general efficiency of the Craft . Eight years ago the Worshipful Master in s mo Lodges was little better than a lay figure , and the members were quite satisfied with him if he could open and close the Lodge ; but a very different spirit prevailed now , and this , he believed , was entirely owing to the example set them by the Prov . G . Master , whose
health he now asked them to drink with the greatest cordiality . Song , " When Nell and I were young" ( Smith ) , Bro . H . Schartau . The Provincial Grand Master said he had to thank them most cordially for the very kind reception they had given to the toasfc of his health . He could only say that he felt this kindness very deeply , and he ventured to hope that the Provincial Grand Lodge , coming back
to Hertford after an absence of seven or eight years , would entitle him to say that he had some degree fulfilled the promises he madethat ho would endeavour to do his duty—when last he had the honour of addressing them , and rel nrning thanks in that room as their Provincial Grand Master . He specially thanked them for their cordial reception on this occasion , but he was afraid that he must have
g iven the local brethren some considerable amount of trouble . He could assure them it was unavoidable . At the time when it was originally appointed that the Provincial Grand Lodge should meet , he was reduced to a diet of beef tea ; he could hardly swallow , and was only able to make his wants known by means of the deaf and dumb alphabet , with which fortunately he was acquainted . He knew how
inconvenient it was to postpone a meeting at so short a notice , and bis first thought was to ask his Deputy to take his place ; but he found that Bro . Wilson lies would be unable to be present on the day originally fixed , and therefore there was no alternative bufc to postpone the meeting . He knew by experience that postponed meetings sometimes turned out failures , bufc he was happy to say that that result
had nofc followed on this occasion . He had to thank fche local brethren for what they had done , and to sympathise -with them in the double trouble that had been inflicted upon them . He desired to thank them very much for the mosfc kind and cordial manner in which they had received him , and he sincerely trnsted that as long as he had the hononr to preside over the Provincial Grand Lodge they would go on
prospering in the future as they had done in the past . Bro . lies had mentioned the increase of Lodges in tho Province , and , although they never could hope to see their numbers so large as in some Provinces in the "North of England , he ventured to think that for a small country Province they stood in a remarkably good position , and he hoped that before long afc least one more Lodge would bo added to
their roll . He also ventured to think that although they were small in numbers , they stood second to none in a true Masonic spirit , as was shown by their contributions to the various Institutions belonging to them . That , however , was nofc the subject on which it was his duty to enter afc the present time ; it would be brought before them at a later part of the proceedings . He had only to repent that as long as
he had the honour to preside over the Province , he should endeavour faithfully to do his duty in maintaining its efficiency ; ancl he not only trusted that ifc would continue to prosper , but he was suro it would do so . Glee , "Fair Flora" ( Danby ) . The Provincial Grand Master said he was sure the next toasfc would be well received . It was the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of
the Provincial Grand Officers , present aud past . It had been his good fortune that ever since he had the honour of presiding over the Province , he had been mosfc ably and efficiently supported by the Provincial Grand Lodge Officers who had served under him , and he trusted that would always be the case . As to their Worshipful Deputy Provincial Graud Masterhe did not think it was necessary
, for him to say much about him ; he was known to all iu tbe Province ; hut he would venture to say that no Grand Master ever had been better served or had more useful work done for him , nor had there eyer been a more efficient Deputy . He was most indefatigable in Visiting the Lodges in the Province , and even those Lodges that wore situated at a distance from his home were not forgotten . Ho was
a . so dili gent in reporting to him the condition of the Lodges , and in maintaining their efficiency . In fact , he looked on Bro . lies "s a Model Deputy , and as to his efficiency , he did not think there was a brother in the Province who conld hold a candle to him in respect to the excellent manner in which he conducted their various ceremonies . He trnsted that the newly . appointed Officers would look np to him ,
and frame their conduct according to the example ho set them ; il they did that , and took him aa their model in everything , tho cause of Masonry would prosper and flourish in the Province iu the future , as ^ had done in the past . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . •H . Wilson lies , M . D ., on rising to return thanks for the toast , was received with great applause . He said that by attending there in aoeh
large numbers the past Officers of the Province wero showing hat their zeal for Masonry had not gone out with their term of office , at thafc they were still to the front . There were many present on whom the Provincial Grand Master bad conferred the pnrple , but ere were also present many on whom his predecessor had conferred 1 ; and he wished particularly to call attention to their distinguished
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
and esteemed Brother S . Austin , who was in tho room . They had heard nmething that night about old members , nod thev might , woll look up so aud esteem a brother who was a father iu his Lodge . Brother Stephen Austin had been for fifty-threo years a subscribing member of his Lodge , and although bo was not now as physically able as he had once been , ho was as zealous as ever in the cause of Masonry ,
and he came thero that night to welcome tho Provincial Grand Master on this his second official visit to Hertford . He desired to return thanks on behalf of tho Officers who had been appointed thafc day ; thoy were all very well known to him , as he had occasion from time to timu to meet them in their various Lodges , where he had seen them conducting their ceremonies in the most able manner . Ifc
would bo found that they were not unworthy of receiving the purple from the Provincial Grand Master , and that they would still more promote Masonry in tho Province . The Prov . Grand Master had been pleased to speak of him in very favourable terms , bnt he was afraid he had overdrawn his merits . It was true he had dono his utmost to carry ont , as he thought , the wishes of the Provincial Grand
Master , and he had gone about visiting the Lodges , making himself acquainted with the brethren , but at the same time this had been a labour of love to him ; he had always been so very kindly received that visiting the Lodges had been a source of the greatest possible pleasure to him , and sufficient always fco induce him to desire to visit them again . As long as they honoured him with their confidence ,
and he was blessed with good health , he hoped to fill his office with satisfaction to every one . Tbe Provincial Grand Master next proposed the Visitors , and said this Province was second to none in dispensing the duties of hospitality , and in giving visitors such a cordial reception that they were sure to see them again . Many of those then present were no doubt in a technical sense visitors , " for
although they resided in this Province , they were nofc members of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Ifc was their duty , however , to persuade them to become members . They were honoured by a visit from many distinguished brethren . To the Grand Secretary he had already alluded , aud he therefore did not require to say more respecting his merits ; Bro . Raynham Stewart was another of tho visitors .
and Bro . Ramsay had honoured them by coming as his guest , and Bro . Clark , and several others of very distinguished rank in the Craft . Bro . Paul , a Provincial Grand Officer of another Province , was also with them ; and he trusted they would all receive such a hearty welcome thafc they would come on future occasions . He begged to couple with the toasfc the name of Brother Raynham Stewart .
Bro . Raynham Stewart , who was received with great applause , returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other Visitors , and ex . pressed a hope thafc this would not be the last time they would have the pleasure and gratification of partaking of the hospitality of the Hertfordshire brethren . Song , " Tell her I love her so " ( DeFaye ) Bro . G . T . Carter . The Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro . F . Sumner
Knyvett , next proposed the Masonic Institutions , and expressed a hope that their endeavours to support these Charities would be largely increased . At the same time , he said he felt proud in a small Province liko Hertfordshire to appear as their representative , for during the last four years ib had three times headed the list with its contributions . That was a proud position for them to hold . They
had two representatives of these Institutions present—Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution for Old Men and Women—to whom , as they were so well knowu to them all , he need not further allude . Bro . Binckes , in returning thanks for the toast , expressed his gratification at having his namo coupled with it . He often saw an analysis of
the amounts sent up from various Provinces on behalf of their Institu . tions , and " little Herts " compared most favourably with fchem all . The county had beeu called " little Herts , " but it was very gratifying to find thafc the Masons in tho Province were men who were possessed of very large hearts . Bufc , after all , what wonder was it that they did so much ? Ib was noted for its spirited , able and
distinguished Grand Master , who was beloved by every one who was under his rule , aud of whom nofc one word could be used which would be too eulogistic . He was , he might be allowed to say , one of the most able and accomplished Masons to be found anywhere ; and others gained their experience in the Metropolitan districts , and brought it to bear on the Province of Hertfordshire . One of their
Officers was the able representative of one of their Institutions , and with all these various advantages , which were increased by their propinquity to the metropolis , there waa their great agricultural wealth . They had many distinguished individuals iu tbe Province , and what wonder was it , he again asked , that they earned from the editors of their organs a certain amount of congratulation for what
they did ? He said the Province ought to do its duty under all these favourable circumstances , and from his own point of view he was happy in being able to say that he believed it did . But how could it do otherwise ? The name of the Past Grand Sword Bearer of England was well known in connection with their own Institutions , but ho hid also a world-wide reputation for the great interest he
took m all charitable work , and he thanked bod for ifc . Ho also thanked Bros . Dr . Wilson lies , T . S . Carter , Edgar Bowyer , and others , for what thoy bad done in this respect . Tho Province of Hertfordshire had justly earned its reputation , and he felt sure that under the rule of their experienced Provincial Grand Master it would never fail iu its duty . He looked back with gratitude on its pasfc
history , and confidently relied on what they would do in the future . lie had always received a hearty welcome from this Province , and he hoped his conduct iu tho past had been such as to justify him in i " . king forward to a renewal of their kindness at no distant 'hue . Bro . Terry , who was loudly called upon , said that after the complimentary aud exhaustive speech of Bro . Binckes ,
nothing remained for him to do bufc to thank them , which he did very heartily , for all they had done for their Institutions during the iust eight years . Let them consider what they were before that time . They had no voting power , or very little , bnt now thoy had 2000 votes in connection with tho three Masonic Institutions . The day would come , and must come , wheu the Prov . G . Master would pre-