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Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales (Eastern Division.)
three years ago , at Stratford-on-Avon , to commemorate the erection of a marble tablet in the church of tho Holy Trinity , which notified that an adjacent stained glass window , opposite Shakespeare ' s effigy , was presented to the church by the Bard of Avon Lodge . Tho day passed off with considerable eclat , Lord Leigh having opened , at Stratford Town-hall , a special Provincial Grand Lodgo of
Warwickshire , from which a deputation was formed to receive Sir George Elliot , as W . M . of the Bard of Avon Lodge , Bro . M'Intyre Q . C ., and several brethren of eminence , who arrived from London to participate on the occasion . At the oloso of the proceedings a banquet was given under the presidency of Sir Georgo , who , in eloqnent speeches , afforded ample evidence of his
knowledge and deep appreciation of thoso sacred lines upon which faithful Masons ever work . Tho hon . baronet was elected Dop . Prov , G . M . of Middlesex upon tho resignation of Bro . Parkinson . In addition to his labours in Craft Masonry , he has filled position in the ancient and accepted Rite , and in the religious and military Order of the Temple , he being a Past Preceptor of the Bard of Avon Preceptory ,
of which he was one of the founders ; as also tho Bard of Avon Rose Croix Chapter , wherein he ia P . M . W . S . Sir George ' s retirement from the Bard of Avon Lodge was not allowed to pass without a substantial acknowledgment of his labours , and accordingly the noted Wyon of London , was commissioned to design a handsome and appropriate gold medal , which was presented to him . Sir George ' s
charitable acts are not blazoned abroad , but they are well-known to those who are familiar with his Masonic movements . After the closing of the Lodge , the brethren proceeded to St . Elvan ' s Church , where the service waa carried out by the Vicar of Aberdare , who selected as his text Ezra iii . 13 , " The people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping . " At the close of the sermon a collection was made on behalf of the local
Chanties . At the banquet , Sir George Elliot , who presided , was supported , by Bro . J . C . Parkinson on his right , and Bro . JE . Mclntyre on his left . After the regular loyal toasts had been disposed of , that of the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers was given , coupled with tho name of Bro . Monckton , who said he esteemed it a distinguished honour to reply to the toast . It
waa a pleasure to represent one's highly esteemed colleaguesofficers of the Grand Lodge—even for a few moments . In their names he begged cordially and briefly to respond to the kind remarks of tho Provincial Grand Master . But he was compelled to allude to a further and greater pleasure ; he alluded to the privilege of being present in the eastern division of South Wales on this most interesting
and most auspicious occasion . There were many present older in Masonry than himself , and although his connection dated many years back , he could not remember having attended a meeting which had given him greater Masonic pleasure and satisfaction than that of to-day . They who had come from the metropolis had been more and more aston . ished as thedayhad gone on , andho would tell themfrankly that when he
was invited to be present at this installation , he thought he was coming to a new country place called Aberdare , and that they would have to get on as best they could . He had no conception he was going to see such splendid and business-like preparations as he had witnessed in the two buildings that day . When he heard it whispered that a great deal of the good taste displayed was to be attributed to a young
Masun , and a member of the youngest Lodge in the Province , he affirmed that there must be a great deal in Masonry that conld evoko such enthusiasm from a young brother ; but that good taste of the young brother would have gone for little without kindly fraternal hands to assist . ( Cheers ) . It wonld have been most ungracious to come and enjoy the hospitality and Masonic pleasures of the day if he
failed in the names of those afar off to acknowledge the manner in which they had received the toast of the Grand Officers . He wished , in conclusion , prosperity to all present . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Mclntyre , Q . C ., had much pleasure in proposing the " Health of the Right Worshipful Prov . G . M . " wishing him long life and continued prosperity , and a desire to see him as he was now—surrounded
by his neighbours and brethren , and that he would always be sup . ported by them . ( Cheers ) . In the presence of Sir George , one could nob say so much as if he was absent . They saw him now , had known him , and would know more of him . He waa a brother whose hand would bo open with that generosity which characterised faithful Masons , and whose kindly feeling would
animate every Lodge and every brother in the Province . Tho Prov . G . M ., in response , remarked that the brethren must havo very strong sympathy with him in the very embarrassed position in which he now felt himself , especially after the very handsome manner in which his esteemed brother had proposed , and in which they had received , his health . He felt that it was very well for him . He did not prepare
any speech , for , had he done so , he believed ho would have forgotten every word . ( Laughter . ) The few observations , therefore , that he proposed to make would be spoken from the impulses of his own heart . ( Cheers . ) He had no reservation in his feelings , but he was almost overwhelmed by the sentiments expressed by his brother in proposing the toast , and by the kindness evinced towards him by the
brethren in the Province in supporting his nomination to the Provincial Grand Master of England . He felt that it was an undeserved compliment that had been paid to him . ( Cries of " No , no . " ) He could only say that he had to record his most sincere thanks for their kindness . He almost felt that there must have been some secret in his life which he had not discovered — that there was
something about himself which he had not been able to discern , that had brought about such a good result . He supported fully tho great principles which were embodied in the system of Freemasonry , and when he looked at it from every point of view it always impressed him that their system moro than any other was one
which it was his duty to uphold . ( Applause . ) Thero was a secrecy in connection with tho noblo Order which the outside world knew nothing of . If it were possible that tho outside world could be made acquainted with it , he believed that not merely would their principle be more largely appreciated , but there would be a great accession to their body of members . If they looked at ifc in any of these views it
Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales (Eastern Division.)
would be seen by their acts of love , always accompanied by and combined with a most excellent religious feeling aud dogma , that thero was no possibility , as long as Freemasonry was upheld and proclaimed , the country would bo given over to idolatry . ( Cheers . ) In speaking as he had done , he had spoken from his heart . He had been somo . what exercised in mind as to whom he should appoint as his deputy ,
but he refrained from making that appointment on this occasion . Many had worked well and done much in securing such gratifying results as they that day witnessed . If he could be in his way a medium to promoto the good of tho noble Order , if he were supported by the brethren as he believed he should be , ho should feel most happy to do everything that lay in his power . He assured them that
he would lend his aid to establish tho solidity , the vitality , and enduring usefulness of Masonry in the Province . Bro . J . C . Parkinson proposed the health of the Visitors , and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M . Mid . dieses , S . G . Homfray D . P . G . M . Monmouth , and Fenn P . G . D . The Provincial Grand Officers was responded to by Bros . Mclntyre , Col .
Burdett , S . George Homfray and Fenn . All these distinguished brethren alluded in the highest terms to the splendid arrangements made by the Lodges for the installation , and expressed thoir high pleasure at the testimony they had received on the occasion of the zeal and earnestness with which Freemasonry was supported in the Province . The concluding toasts were The Masonic Charities and
The Lodges of tho Province . Saitable addresses were delivered in connection with these toasts , and heartily responded to . The inte . resting proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a close . We may mention that the decorations , which were universally admired , were completed under the superintendence of Bro . Penn , and that the banquet was supplied by A . Jones , of tho Black Lion Hotel .
Notices Of Meetings. &C
NOTICES OF MEETINGS . & c
The Holy Palestine Preceptory met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-squaro , W ,, on Wednesday , 4 th April , at 5 . 30 . E . Sir Knt . John Boyd , as Preceptor . Among those present were—Sir Knts . H . C . Levander , C . Hammerton , Rev . P . M . Holden , R . W . Little , Cubitb , Herbert Dicketts , T . H . Edmands , J . L . Thomas , E . Campion , & o . ;
also as Visitors E . Sir Knts . W . Hyde Pullen , Dr . W . H . Ramsay P . E . P . Faith and Fidelity , Captain W . Portlock Dadson R . B . G ., P . E . P . Kemeys Tynte , and the Rev . F . Kill Harford , M . A . E . P . Holy Sanctuary . Companion E . Campion was installed as a Knight
Templar by Sir Knt . Pullen , and E . Sir Knt . H . C . Levander , M . A . was installed as Preceptor for the ensuing year , and appointed hia officers . A donation of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls , to be placed on the list of tho Grand Sub-Prior , Major Shadwell H . Gierke R . B . G ., at the festival .
The Grand Metropolitan Chapter , Eose Croix , will meet at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , W ., on Wednesday , 11 th April , afc 4 . 45 p . m ., for the perfection of candidates . 111 . Bro . the Rov . Ambrose W . Hall , 30 ° , M . W . Sov .
The Antient York Chapter of Redemption , Rosa Croix , met at the Masonic Hall , Hull , on Thursday , 6 th April , afc half-past 7 , for the perfection of candidates . 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 30 ° , M . W . Sov .
The Victoria Chapter , Rose Croix , will meet at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , 9 th April , at 8 p . m ., for the per . fection of candidates , the installation of III . Bro . tho Rev . R . N . Sanderson , M . A ., 30 ° , as M . W . Sov ., and the appointment of officers for the ensuing year . Ex . Bro . W . P . Mills , M . D ., M . W . Sov .
The Vigne Chapter , Rose Croix , met at the Pembroke Hotel , Bournemouth , on Wednesday , 4 th April , at 6 p . tu ,, for the perfection of candidates and election of tho M . W . Sov . for the ensuing year . Ex . Bro . S . G . Kirchhoffer , 18 ° , M . W . Sov .
The Portsmouth Times of the 3 rd inst ., announces that it is currently stated Lord Pelham has ceased to act as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , and that Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , M . P . of Ockenden , Cuckfield , has been appointed P . G . M .
We are given to understand that a new Lodge ( the Sampson No . 1668 , ) will be consecrated at Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , the 18 th April , by Bro . A . B .
Loewenstark . The first Master and Wardens named iu the Warrant are as follows : —Marcus D . Loewenstark W . M ., Joseph D . Burnett S . W ., W . H . G . D . Eudderforth J . W . The brethren will be summoned to assemble at 3 . 30 p . m .
The Committee of the London Masonic Club , No . 101 Queen Victoria-street , have issued invitations to a banquet on Thursday , April 12 fch , to entertain the Et . Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sir Thomas White , Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Hadley , and Bro . Sheriff East .
The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Manchester Lodge of Instruction , No . 179 , this day , at the Yorkshire Grey , London-street ^ Fitzroy-square , at 7 o'clock . Bro . C , Koester , P . M . 435 , Prece ^ i . j r .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales (Eastern Division.)
three years ago , at Stratford-on-Avon , to commemorate the erection of a marble tablet in the church of tho Holy Trinity , which notified that an adjacent stained glass window , opposite Shakespeare ' s effigy , was presented to the church by the Bard of Avon Lodge . Tho day passed off with considerable eclat , Lord Leigh having opened , at Stratford Town-hall , a special Provincial Grand Lodgo of
Warwickshire , from which a deputation was formed to receive Sir George Elliot , as W . M . of the Bard of Avon Lodge , Bro . M'Intyre Q . C ., and several brethren of eminence , who arrived from London to participate on the occasion . At the oloso of the proceedings a banquet was given under the presidency of Sir Georgo , who , in eloqnent speeches , afforded ample evidence of his
knowledge and deep appreciation of thoso sacred lines upon which faithful Masons ever work . Tho hon . baronet was elected Dop . Prov , G . M . of Middlesex upon tho resignation of Bro . Parkinson . In addition to his labours in Craft Masonry , he has filled position in the ancient and accepted Rite , and in the religious and military Order of the Temple , he being a Past Preceptor of the Bard of Avon Preceptory ,
of which he was one of the founders ; as also tho Bard of Avon Rose Croix Chapter , wherein he ia P . M . W . S . Sir George ' s retirement from the Bard of Avon Lodge was not allowed to pass without a substantial acknowledgment of his labours , and accordingly the noted Wyon of London , was commissioned to design a handsome and appropriate gold medal , which was presented to him . Sir George ' s
charitable acts are not blazoned abroad , but they are well-known to those who are familiar with his Masonic movements . After the closing of the Lodge , the brethren proceeded to St . Elvan ' s Church , where the service waa carried out by the Vicar of Aberdare , who selected as his text Ezra iii . 13 , " The people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping . " At the close of the sermon a collection was made on behalf of the local
Chanties . At the banquet , Sir George Elliot , who presided , was supported , by Bro . J . C . Parkinson on his right , and Bro . JE . Mclntyre on his left . After the regular loyal toasts had been disposed of , that of the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers was given , coupled with tho name of Bro . Monckton , who said he esteemed it a distinguished honour to reply to the toast . It
waa a pleasure to represent one's highly esteemed colleaguesofficers of the Grand Lodge—even for a few moments . In their names he begged cordially and briefly to respond to the kind remarks of tho Provincial Grand Master . But he was compelled to allude to a further and greater pleasure ; he alluded to the privilege of being present in the eastern division of South Wales on this most interesting
and most auspicious occasion . There were many present older in Masonry than himself , and although his connection dated many years back , he could not remember having attended a meeting which had given him greater Masonic pleasure and satisfaction than that of to-day . They who had come from the metropolis had been more and more aston . ished as thedayhad gone on , andho would tell themfrankly that when he
was invited to be present at this installation , he thought he was coming to a new country place called Aberdare , and that they would have to get on as best they could . He had no conception he was going to see such splendid and business-like preparations as he had witnessed in the two buildings that day . When he heard it whispered that a great deal of the good taste displayed was to be attributed to a young
Masun , and a member of the youngest Lodge in the Province , he affirmed that there must be a great deal in Masonry that conld evoko such enthusiasm from a young brother ; but that good taste of the young brother would have gone for little without kindly fraternal hands to assist . ( Cheers ) . It wonld have been most ungracious to come and enjoy the hospitality and Masonic pleasures of the day if he
failed in the names of those afar off to acknowledge the manner in which they had received the toast of the Grand Officers . He wished , in conclusion , prosperity to all present . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Mclntyre , Q . C ., had much pleasure in proposing the " Health of the Right Worshipful Prov . G . M . " wishing him long life and continued prosperity , and a desire to see him as he was now—surrounded
by his neighbours and brethren , and that he would always be sup . ported by them . ( Cheers ) . In the presence of Sir George , one could nob say so much as if he was absent . They saw him now , had known him , and would know more of him . He waa a brother whose hand would bo open with that generosity which characterised faithful Masons , and whose kindly feeling would
animate every Lodge and every brother in the Province . Tho Prov . G . M ., in response , remarked that the brethren must havo very strong sympathy with him in the very embarrassed position in which he now felt himself , especially after the very handsome manner in which his esteemed brother had proposed , and in which they had received , his health . He felt that it was very well for him . He did not prepare
any speech , for , had he done so , he believed ho would have forgotten every word . ( Laughter . ) The few observations , therefore , that he proposed to make would be spoken from the impulses of his own heart . ( Cheers . ) He had no reservation in his feelings , but he was almost overwhelmed by the sentiments expressed by his brother in proposing the toast , and by the kindness evinced towards him by the
brethren in the Province in supporting his nomination to the Provincial Grand Master of England . He felt that it was an undeserved compliment that had been paid to him . ( Cries of " No , no . " ) He could only say that he had to record his most sincere thanks for their kindness . He almost felt that there must have been some secret in his life which he had not discovered — that there was
something about himself which he had not been able to discern , that had brought about such a good result . He supported fully tho great principles which were embodied in the system of Freemasonry , and when he looked at it from every point of view it always impressed him that their system moro than any other was one
which it was his duty to uphold . ( Applause . ) Thero was a secrecy in connection with tho noblo Order which the outside world knew nothing of . If it were possible that tho outside world could be made acquainted with it , he believed that not merely would their principle be more largely appreciated , but there would be a great accession to their body of members . If they looked at ifc in any of these views it
Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales (Eastern Division.)
would be seen by their acts of love , always accompanied by and combined with a most excellent religious feeling aud dogma , that thero was no possibility , as long as Freemasonry was upheld and proclaimed , the country would bo given over to idolatry . ( Cheers . ) In speaking as he had done , he had spoken from his heart . He had been somo . what exercised in mind as to whom he should appoint as his deputy ,
but he refrained from making that appointment on this occasion . Many had worked well and done much in securing such gratifying results as they that day witnessed . If he could be in his way a medium to promoto the good of tho noble Order , if he were supported by the brethren as he believed he should be , ho should feel most happy to do everything that lay in his power . He assured them that
he would lend his aid to establish tho solidity , the vitality , and enduring usefulness of Masonry in the Province . Bro . J . C . Parkinson proposed the health of the Visitors , and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M . Mid . dieses , S . G . Homfray D . P . G . M . Monmouth , and Fenn P . G . D . The Provincial Grand Officers was responded to by Bros . Mclntyre , Col .
Burdett , S . George Homfray and Fenn . All these distinguished brethren alluded in the highest terms to the splendid arrangements made by the Lodges for the installation , and expressed thoir high pleasure at the testimony they had received on the occasion of the zeal and earnestness with which Freemasonry was supported in the Province . The concluding toasts were The Masonic Charities and
The Lodges of tho Province . Saitable addresses were delivered in connection with these toasts , and heartily responded to . The inte . resting proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a close . We may mention that the decorations , which were universally admired , were completed under the superintendence of Bro . Penn , and that the banquet was supplied by A . Jones , of tho Black Lion Hotel .
Notices Of Meetings. &C
NOTICES OF MEETINGS . & c
The Holy Palestine Preceptory met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-squaro , W ,, on Wednesday , 4 th April , at 5 . 30 . E . Sir Knt . John Boyd , as Preceptor . Among those present were—Sir Knts . H . C . Levander , C . Hammerton , Rev . P . M . Holden , R . W . Little , Cubitb , Herbert Dicketts , T . H . Edmands , J . L . Thomas , E . Campion , & o . ;
also as Visitors E . Sir Knts . W . Hyde Pullen , Dr . W . H . Ramsay P . E . P . Faith and Fidelity , Captain W . Portlock Dadson R . B . G ., P . E . P . Kemeys Tynte , and the Rev . F . Kill Harford , M . A . E . P . Holy Sanctuary . Companion E . Campion was installed as a Knight
Templar by Sir Knt . Pullen , and E . Sir Knt . H . C . Levander , M . A . was installed as Preceptor for the ensuing year , and appointed hia officers . A donation of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls , to be placed on the list of tho Grand Sub-Prior , Major Shadwell H . Gierke R . B . G ., at the festival .
The Grand Metropolitan Chapter , Eose Croix , will meet at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , W ., on Wednesday , 11 th April , afc 4 . 45 p . m ., for the perfection of candidates . 111 . Bro . the Rov . Ambrose W . Hall , 30 ° , M . W . Sov .
The Antient York Chapter of Redemption , Rosa Croix , met at the Masonic Hall , Hull , on Thursday , 6 th April , afc half-past 7 , for the perfection of candidates . 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 30 ° , M . W . Sov .
The Victoria Chapter , Rose Croix , will meet at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , 9 th April , at 8 p . m ., for the per . fection of candidates , the installation of III . Bro . tho Rev . R . N . Sanderson , M . A ., 30 ° , as M . W . Sov ., and the appointment of officers for the ensuing year . Ex . Bro . W . P . Mills , M . D ., M . W . Sov .
The Vigne Chapter , Rose Croix , met at the Pembroke Hotel , Bournemouth , on Wednesday , 4 th April , at 6 p . tu ,, for the perfection of candidates and election of tho M . W . Sov . for the ensuing year . Ex . Bro . S . G . Kirchhoffer , 18 ° , M . W . Sov .
The Portsmouth Times of the 3 rd inst ., announces that it is currently stated Lord Pelham has ceased to act as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , and that Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , M . P . of Ockenden , Cuckfield , has been appointed P . G . M .
We are given to understand that a new Lodge ( the Sampson No . 1668 , ) will be consecrated at Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , the 18 th April , by Bro . A . B .
Loewenstark . The first Master and Wardens named iu the Warrant are as follows : —Marcus D . Loewenstark W . M ., Joseph D . Burnett S . W ., W . H . G . D . Eudderforth J . W . The brethren will be summoned to assemble at 3 . 30 p . m .
The Committee of the London Masonic Club , No . 101 Queen Victoria-street , have issued invitations to a banquet on Thursday , April 12 fch , to entertain the Et . Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sir Thomas White , Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Hadley , and Bro . Sheriff East .
The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Manchester Lodge of Instruction , No . 179 , this day , at the Yorkshire Grey , London-street ^ Fitzroy-square , at 7 o'clock . Bro . C , Koester , P . M . 435 , Prece ^ i . j r .