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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
that day , bat it was satisfactory to find a Lodge of saoh renent standing as that of the Wycombe holding snch a high position as it does in the Province . The Wycombe Lodge had ably supported the Charities , and Bro . Cantrell , its present VV . M ., had himself presented 100 guineas to each of our three Institutions . Bro . Cantrell had also well served the various offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge to which
he had been appointed . Sir Daniel Gooch , in making his selection of officers , was always reguUted by the deserts of those who were aspirant : ) , and he ( Bro . Biggs ) considered him fully entitled to all the honour they oontd bestow on him . Bro . Biggs concluded his remarks by expressing a hope that Sir Daniel might long be spared to rule over the Province , and that he would continue to enjoy happiness and
prosperity . The Prov . Graud Master thanked the brethren very much tor the way in which they had received the toast . He feared they had overrated his merits . It was always gratifying to hear these expressions of esteem for each other . However , losses would come , but be hoped they might all be mutually spared . If he talked for an hour he could scarcely add mure than this . To the health of
the V . W . the Past D . P . G . Masters aud Past Grand Officers of the Province , Bro . Hodges P . P . G . S . W . briefly replied . Bros . Braton of Oxfordshire , and Morgan of Herts , responded for the Visiting Brethren from the surrounding Provinces ; and with the Charities was associated tbe name of Brother Heber Clarke , who said : He ha 1 been the means , assisted by others in the Province , of
helping oar Charities . He had represented the Institution for Boys , aud also the Benevolent Institution . It was a grand sight to look npon tbe gatherings at onr Festivals , and all who attended could feel they were engaged in a good cause . He referred to the additions that had beeu made to the Lists of Candidates , in consequence of the large amounts that had been subscribed during the present year , and he
was gratified to know that the Lodges of their Province had well supported the Charities . In giving the health of the Prov . Senior and Junior Grand Wardens , and Grand Officers appointed this day , the Prov . G . M . seated that bis object bad beeu to reward Masonio worth wherever he knew it to exist , in whatsoever part of his Province . Bro . Palmer Prov . S . G . W . said : To be a Grand Officer of the Province was
the wish of every one present . The Prov . Grand Master had been singularly happy in his appointments hitherto . Those who had been appointed that day could not hope to surpass those who had gone before ; but he hoped they would be reported well of when they retired . He then referred to the support given by the brethren of the Province to the oases of two of the children of a deceased P . M . of the
Wycombe Lodge , and thanked them for their efforts , which had resulted in the election of both candidates . Bro . Seward also paid a deserved compliment to the brethren who had so successfully assisted the widow and children of their deceased brother . After a few remarks from Bro . Cutler , Sir Daniel Gooch gave the W . M ., officers and brethren of the Wycombe Lodge , No . 1501 , to which Bro .
Cantrell replied : The brethren of the Wycombe Lodge esteemed it a great honour that they had been selected to entertain Prov . Grand Lodge . They had been established only three years , but two Lodges had been added to ihe Province since theirs « as consecrated . How . ever , be hoped this would not be the last occasion on winch they would be called upon to entertain . Prov . Grand Lodge , and expressed bis
gratification that their first P . M ., one of tbe oldest Masons m the Province , had beeu appointed to the office of Prov . S . G . W . Tbe next toast on the list was tue Piovincial Grand Treasurer a id Secretary . But , before giving this , SirD , iuiel Gooch adjured them to remember their old Secretary , aud paid a highly merited compliment to Bro . Biggs for tho able manuer iu which his duties had
always been carr ed out . They were assured that Bro . Biggs ' successor was in every re , peot competent to fulfil the duties required of him , yet they could not out regret that Bro . Biggs had resigned tho office he had held so long . He was sure all present would join with trim in wishing that their late Secretary would give his successor the benefit of his great experience , and thus enable him to
cany out successfully the business of the Province . Bro . Biggs elated that his only reason for retiring was that he found himself getting to be an old man ; he was reminded that , after twenty , five years ' service , andafer the exertion of all bis powers , and not knowing how to play a f . esh move , it might be desirable be should withdraw , aud make way for fresh blood . He spoke of the way in
which the brethren had assembled that day , and also at Reading last year . He would always do all be could to advance the interests of Masonry in Berks and Bucks , even to accepting the post of P . Grand Tyler , were it deemed necessary . He thanked the Prov . Grand Master for his kind remarks , and felt he had not worked in vain when he found himself associated with such a man as their Prov . Grand
Master , who had always done his duty . For himself , he had throughout his career only recommended those for office who he felt would be an honour and a credit to him and tho Craft in general . In short , he had endeavoured to hold the scales of justice with an equipoise , and he had always been actuated by what he considered would be tor tlie wenare aud prosperity of the Province . He had known
the i rov . Grand Master for twenty-five years ; he bad watched his rise step by step ; air Daniel was a man who was worth working for . He would remind tne brethren that they could not all be made Senior Wardens ; no office was without honour , and he reprobated the practice of making brethren S . W . ' s without they worked gradually up . He had louutt that MS office was no bed of roses : he was supposed to
know every one iu the Province , and to be acquainted with every circumstance , however slight , that they considered entitled them to advancement . Bro . Biggs concluded a capital speech by re-enumerating the special characteristics ho had endeavoured to carry out , and promising that , so long us he was able , he would continue to work for the advancement of Masonry in the Province . Tbe Prov . Grauo
Master thou gave tho health of the new Secretary and the Treasurer , whiub , was acknowledged by Hros . Chancellor and Bradley , the latter referring to the great strides made by Masonry during the last few years , and expressing a hope that he might be assisted in his dutiesby Bro . Biggs . The health of the late D . P . G . M ., Bro . Brownrigg vraa nest given from the chair , and was followed by that of the Pro-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
vincial Grand Stewards . The Tyler was then summoned , and the proceedings brought to a close . [ We have received a communication as to the apppointment of P . G . Secretary . Albeit the terms in which it is couched are unobjeotionable , it wonld be exceedingly unwise to publish it . It must
be a singularly happy , indeed a nniqne family , in which no little accidents occur to vary the usually even tenour of its harmony , bnt it is always well to confine family differences to the family circle . So in Masonry , which is a family , thongh not a small one , it is always more judicious to keep private whatever differences of opinion may arise .
Berks and Bucks we know is an extremely well-ordered Province , bnt Berks and Bucks Masons are men , and therefore some among them agree to differ with their fellows ; bat we see no reason for making public what is essentially a mere difference of opinion . —En . F * M . MASON ' S CHRONICLE . ]
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
SCIENCE AND ART EXAMINATION , MAY 1877 . I .-MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY . ADVANCED STAGE . SECOND CLASS . —W . Parker , C . D . Green . ELEMENTARY STAGE . PI EST CLASS . —Booser , Bowler , J . Barrett , Hazeland , Molineanx , Martin , E . T . Sage , Sawtell , Taylor , TJwins . SECOND GLASS . —A . Bryant , Chaumette , Clemence , W . Ellis , Danoy , Grimes , Samson , E . T . Harding , T . Harding , Heaviade , Heeley , Howard , Davenport , Pawley , Roberts , C . Sage , Bale , W . Sparkes , Stead , Warr , Watkins , Whyatt . —Total 84 .
MATHEMATICS . SECOND STAGE . CLASS I . —C . D . Green . CLASS II . —W . Parker .
FIBST STAGE . CLASS I . —Bryant , Bowler , Davenport , Grimes , Heeley , Moon , Pawley , Pinson , E . T . Sage , Sale , Sawtell , Taylor , TJwins , Warr , Widdovvson , Watkins , Whyatt , Molineaux . CLASS II . —Battye , Booser , Cheethant , Danoy , Ellis , Fordbam , Gates , E . F . Harding , Hazeland , Howard , Heaviside , Martin , Price , Sargaut , W . Sparkes , Wellington , Williams , Edg . Wood , Fenemore . —Total 39 . PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY .
SECOND CLASS . —Booser , Bowler , Clemence , Davenport , Hazeland , Heeiey , W . Barrett , E . T . Sage , Watkins , Wellington . —Total 10 . CHEMISTRY . FIRST CLASS . —C . D . Green , Parker , Watkins . SECOND CLASS—Mai tin , Bowler . —Total 5 .
ACOUSTICS , LIGHT AND HEAT . SECOND CLASS . —Bowler , C . B . Green , W . Parker , U wins . —Total 4 , THEORETICAL MECHANICS . FIRST CLASS . —0 . D . Green . SECOND CLASS . —W . Parker . —Total 2 . ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY . SECOND CLASS . —0 . D . Green , W . R . Parker . —Total 2 .
Of the many novelties which come before the public in one way and another not one-half of them live to become a year old , while tewer still see a term of two or three years' existence , and only those that are really bond fide live to be regarded by public support for such a period as may repay the expenses of their entrance into the commercial world . Some few years ago the readers of fashionable
and other journals were somewhat surprised to see the trade mark of a new firm well set out in advertisements , which represented a gentleman walking in comfort at " five miles an hour easy . " This was the trade-mark of Messrs . Waukenphast , who started business in Pall Mall , opposite the Royal College of Physicians . Five miles an hour we would , however , lemind Messrs . Waukenphast , is not easy
walking , particulai ly this warm weather , so we take it that the firm meant that the " easy " consisted in the ease given to the pedestrian by the boots he was wearing . This seems to be the solution of the trade-mark , and a very good one it has proved itself to be , for there is no greater example of success in modern times than that achieved by Messrs . Waukenphast . So great has their business
become that they have had to take largo premises in the Haymarket , which , for arrangement , both for ladies and gentlemen , are perfect . This firm appears to thoroughly understand the anatomy of the feet , and their boots , being made upon true principles , may well be said to gjve ease at any rate of walking . But while giving the wearer comfort bis eye is consulted also , so that comfort and appearance go
uaud-in-hand . It is said by the ladies that the men have all the comforts provided for them , and as regards boots , this was true till Messrs . VVaukenphast , realizing the extent of their success with the turner sex , determined to give the ladies the same share of their ibilities ; aud , judging by the number of the fair sex we saw at their new premises , they are doubtless meeting with sufficient encourage * meat ia thia new feature of their business ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
that day , bat it was satisfactory to find a Lodge of saoh renent standing as that of the Wycombe holding snch a high position as it does in the Province . The Wycombe Lodge had ably supported the Charities , and Bro . Cantrell , its present VV . M ., had himself presented 100 guineas to each of our three Institutions . Bro . Cantrell had also well served the various offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge to which
he had been appointed . Sir Daniel Gooch , in making his selection of officers , was always reguUted by the deserts of those who were aspirant : ) , and he ( Bro . Biggs ) considered him fully entitled to all the honour they oontd bestow on him . Bro . Biggs concluded his remarks by expressing a hope that Sir Daniel might long be spared to rule over the Province , and that he would continue to enjoy happiness and
prosperity . The Prov . Graud Master thanked the brethren very much tor the way in which they had received the toast . He feared they had overrated his merits . It was always gratifying to hear these expressions of esteem for each other . However , losses would come , but be hoped they might all be mutually spared . If he talked for an hour he could scarcely add mure than this . To the health of
the V . W . the Past D . P . G . Masters aud Past Grand Officers of the Province , Bro . Hodges P . P . G . S . W . briefly replied . Bros . Braton of Oxfordshire , and Morgan of Herts , responded for the Visiting Brethren from the surrounding Provinces ; and with the Charities was associated tbe name of Brother Heber Clarke , who said : He ha 1 been the means , assisted by others in the Province , of
helping oar Charities . He had represented the Institution for Boys , aud also the Benevolent Institution . It was a grand sight to look npon tbe gatherings at onr Festivals , and all who attended could feel they were engaged in a good cause . He referred to the additions that had beeu made to the Lists of Candidates , in consequence of the large amounts that had been subscribed during the present year , and he
was gratified to know that the Lodges of their Province had well supported the Charities . In giving the health of the Prov . Senior and Junior Grand Wardens , and Grand Officers appointed this day , the Prov . G . M . seated that bis object bad beeu to reward Masonio worth wherever he knew it to exist , in whatsoever part of his Province . Bro . Palmer Prov . S . G . W . said : To be a Grand Officer of the Province was
the wish of every one present . The Prov . Grand Master had been singularly happy in his appointments hitherto . Those who had been appointed that day could not hope to surpass those who had gone before ; but he hoped they would be reported well of when they retired . He then referred to the support given by the brethren of the Province to the oases of two of the children of a deceased P . M . of the
Wycombe Lodge , and thanked them for their efforts , which had resulted in the election of both candidates . Bro . Seward also paid a deserved compliment to the brethren who had so successfully assisted the widow and children of their deceased brother . After a few remarks from Bro . Cutler , Sir Daniel Gooch gave the W . M ., officers and brethren of the Wycombe Lodge , No . 1501 , to which Bro .
Cantrell replied : The brethren of the Wycombe Lodge esteemed it a great honour that they had been selected to entertain Prov . Grand Lodge . They had been established only three years , but two Lodges had been added to ihe Province since theirs « as consecrated . How . ever , be hoped this would not be the last occasion on winch they would be called upon to entertain . Prov . Grand Lodge , and expressed bis
gratification that their first P . M ., one of tbe oldest Masons m the Province , had beeu appointed to the office of Prov . S . G . W . Tbe next toast on the list was tue Piovincial Grand Treasurer a id Secretary . But , before giving this , SirD , iuiel Gooch adjured them to remember their old Secretary , aud paid a highly merited compliment to Bro . Biggs for tho able manuer iu which his duties had
always been carr ed out . They were assured that Bro . Biggs ' successor was in every re , peot competent to fulfil the duties required of him , yet they could not out regret that Bro . Biggs had resigned tho office he had held so long . He was sure all present would join with trim in wishing that their late Secretary would give his successor the benefit of his great experience , and thus enable him to
cany out successfully the business of the Province . Bro . Biggs elated that his only reason for retiring was that he found himself getting to be an old man ; he was reminded that , after twenty , five years ' service , andafer the exertion of all bis powers , and not knowing how to play a f . esh move , it might be desirable be should withdraw , aud make way for fresh blood . He spoke of the way in
which the brethren had assembled that day , and also at Reading last year . He would always do all be could to advance the interests of Masonry in Berks and Bucks , even to accepting the post of P . Grand Tyler , were it deemed necessary . He thanked the Prov . Grand Master for his kind remarks , and felt he had not worked in vain when he found himself associated with such a man as their Prov . Grand
Master , who had always done his duty . For himself , he had throughout his career only recommended those for office who he felt would be an honour and a credit to him and tho Craft in general . In short , he had endeavoured to hold the scales of justice with an equipoise , and he had always been actuated by what he considered would be tor tlie wenare aud prosperity of the Province . He had known
the i rov . Grand Master for twenty-five years ; he bad watched his rise step by step ; air Daniel was a man who was worth working for . He would remind tne brethren that they could not all be made Senior Wardens ; no office was without honour , and he reprobated the practice of making brethren S . W . ' s without they worked gradually up . He had louutt that MS office was no bed of roses : he was supposed to
know every one iu the Province , and to be acquainted with every circumstance , however slight , that they considered entitled them to advancement . Bro . Biggs concluded a capital speech by re-enumerating the special characteristics ho had endeavoured to carry out , and promising that , so long us he was able , he would continue to work for the advancement of Masonry in the Province . Tbe Prov . Grauo
Master thou gave tho health of the new Secretary and the Treasurer , whiub , was acknowledged by Hros . Chancellor and Bradley , the latter referring to the great strides made by Masonry during the last few years , and expressing a hope that he might be assisted in his dutiesby Bro . Biggs . The health of the late D . P . G . M ., Bro . Brownrigg vraa nest given from the chair , and was followed by that of the Pro-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire And Buckinghamshire.
vincial Grand Stewards . The Tyler was then summoned , and the proceedings brought to a close . [ We have received a communication as to the apppointment of P . G . Secretary . Albeit the terms in which it is couched are unobjeotionable , it wonld be exceedingly unwise to publish it . It must
be a singularly happy , indeed a nniqne family , in which no little accidents occur to vary the usually even tenour of its harmony , bnt it is always well to confine family differences to the family circle . So in Masonry , which is a family , thongh not a small one , it is always more judicious to keep private whatever differences of opinion may arise .
Berks and Bucks we know is an extremely well-ordered Province , bnt Berks and Bucks Masons are men , and therefore some among them agree to differ with their fellows ; bat we see no reason for making public what is essentially a mere difference of opinion . —En . F * M . MASON ' S CHRONICLE . ]
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
SCIENCE AND ART EXAMINATION , MAY 1877 . I .-MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY . ADVANCED STAGE . SECOND CLASS . —W . Parker , C . D . Green . ELEMENTARY STAGE . PI EST CLASS . —Booser , Bowler , J . Barrett , Hazeland , Molineanx , Martin , E . T . Sage , Sawtell , Taylor , TJwins . SECOND GLASS . —A . Bryant , Chaumette , Clemence , W . Ellis , Danoy , Grimes , Samson , E . T . Harding , T . Harding , Heaviade , Heeley , Howard , Davenport , Pawley , Roberts , C . Sage , Bale , W . Sparkes , Stead , Warr , Watkins , Whyatt . —Total 84 .
MATHEMATICS . SECOND STAGE . CLASS I . —C . D . Green . CLASS II . —W . Parker .
FIBST STAGE . CLASS I . —Bryant , Bowler , Davenport , Grimes , Heeley , Moon , Pawley , Pinson , E . T . Sage , Sale , Sawtell , Taylor , TJwins , Warr , Widdovvson , Watkins , Whyatt , Molineaux . CLASS II . —Battye , Booser , Cheethant , Danoy , Ellis , Fordbam , Gates , E . F . Harding , Hazeland , Howard , Heaviside , Martin , Price , Sargaut , W . Sparkes , Wellington , Williams , Edg . Wood , Fenemore . —Total 39 . PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY .
SECOND CLASS . —Booser , Bowler , Clemence , Davenport , Hazeland , Heeiey , W . Barrett , E . T . Sage , Watkins , Wellington . —Total 10 . CHEMISTRY . FIRST CLASS . —C . D . Green , Parker , Watkins . SECOND CLASS—Mai tin , Bowler . —Total 5 .
ACOUSTICS , LIGHT AND HEAT . SECOND CLASS . —Bowler , C . B . Green , W . Parker , U wins . —Total 4 , THEORETICAL MECHANICS . FIRST CLASS . —0 . D . Green . SECOND CLASS . —W . Parker . —Total 2 . ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY . SECOND CLASS . —0 . D . Green , W . R . Parker . —Total 2 .
Of the many novelties which come before the public in one way and another not one-half of them live to become a year old , while tewer still see a term of two or three years' existence , and only those that are really bond fide live to be regarded by public support for such a period as may repay the expenses of their entrance into the commercial world . Some few years ago the readers of fashionable
and other journals were somewhat surprised to see the trade mark of a new firm well set out in advertisements , which represented a gentleman walking in comfort at " five miles an hour easy . " This was the trade-mark of Messrs . Waukenphast , who started business in Pall Mall , opposite the Royal College of Physicians . Five miles an hour we would , however , lemind Messrs . Waukenphast , is not easy
walking , particulai ly this warm weather , so we take it that the firm meant that the " easy " consisted in the ease given to the pedestrian by the boots he was wearing . This seems to be the solution of the trade-mark , and a very good one it has proved itself to be , for there is no greater example of success in modern times than that achieved by Messrs . Waukenphast . So great has their business
become that they have had to take largo premises in the Haymarket , which , for arrangement , both for ladies and gentlemen , are perfect . This firm appears to thoroughly understand the anatomy of the feet , and their boots , being made upon true principles , may well be said to gjve ease at any rate of walking . But while giving the wearer comfort bis eye is consulted also , so that comfort and appearance go
uaud-in-hand . It is said by the ladies that the men have all the comforts provided for them , and as regards boots , this was true till Messrs . VVaukenphast , realizing the extent of their success with the turner sex , determined to give the ladies the same share of their ibilities ; aud , judging by the number of the fair sex we saw at their new premises , they are doubtless meeting with sufficient encourage * meat ia thia new feature of their business ,