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Grand Lodge Of The Province Of Middlesex.
Larlham , John Green , F . H . Cozens , A . Hubbard , W . W . Morgan , & o- The Provincial Grand Lodge was formally opened , and the roll of Officers called over . This evidenced that those brethron who had been selected to fill tho responsible posts in Provincial Grand Lodge were fully alive to their obligations , and were in attendance ready to do all that might bo required of
them . The roll of Lodges was then read over , and this call likewise was fairly responded to . The minntes of last Provincial Grand Lodge , held on 28 th Jnno 1879 , at tho Memorial Institute , Great Stanmore , wore read and adopted , and the Reports of tho Audit and Charity Committees dnly received confirmation . Tho next business Prov . Grand Lodgo was called npon to transact was tho olection of its Treasurer for tho ensiling twelve months , and when we remind
our readers that oar esteemed Brother H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , has held that responsible post in this Province over since its formation , and that his zeal in the cause of Freemasonry is on the increase—if that were possible—they will not be surprised that tho proposition for his re-election to office was carried without a dissentient voice . The appointment and investiture of Prov . Grand Officers then took place , and the following is a list of those who will be privileged to wear tho respective collars during the following
year : — Sir Charles Bright .... Prov . Deputy G . Master Wm . Roebuck .... Prov . Grand S . Warden E . B . Bright „ J . Warden Rev . Dr . Robbins .... „ Chaplain Rev . J . Hawes ....
H . G . Bass „ Treasurer J . Tiokle „ Rogistrar H . C . Levander .... „ Secretary F . W . Levander . ... „ s . Deacon W . H . Stevens .... > t J . Deacon H . Lovegrovo „ S . of Works Titcombe „ Dir . of Cer . C . J . W . Davis .... „ A . D . ofCer . Sindall - „ Sword Bearer Dunkley „ Organist Hursb „ Pursuivant Tomlinson „ Assist . Pur . Major C . Harding , R . Lonsdale , H . M . Gordon , C . S . Smiles , F . B .
Aroher , E . Amphlett - - „ Stewards In moving tho notice of motion that stood in his name , viz .: — That tho following sums be granted from tho Benevolent Fund : — Royal Masonic Institution for Girls - - £ 10 10 0 „ „ Boys - - 1010 0 „ „ Aged Masons - 10 10 0
—the Provincial Grand Master stated it had been his privilege for the past ten or eleven years to preside over the Freemasons of the Province of Middlesex , and it was intensely gratifying to note the progress that was being made . With regard to the Institutions , nothing could he more satisfactory than the way in which their funds had been administered , and ho had great pleasnre in proposing
that tho amounts named be voted by Provincial Grand Lodge . This proposition was seconded by the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and carried unanimously . After tho Secretary had read several letters of apology for non-attendance , & c , Bro . Sir Charles Bright rose . He had been entrusted with a very pleasing duty , namely , to present , on behalf of tho members of the Province , their much
respected Provincial Grand Master with a service of plato . Before doing so , however , he would venture to congratulate both the Grand Master and the members of the Province on the successful result of the day ' s proceedings . As for Sir Francis Burdett it must bo gratifying to him to note the expressions of approval that accompanied his efforts for the advancement of the best interests of
Freemasonry in the Province . He had indeed done good suit and service , and this was tho more apparent inasmuch as originally there were but eight Lodges under his rule , they now could boast of thirty , with a full proportion of Royal Arch Chapters . Sir Charles then reminded his hearers that it was not the fashion now-a-days to make lonf
speeches , and he would therefore conclude by begging Sir Francis Burdett ' s acceptance of the gift he had been deputed to present . Tho presentation , which consisted of a handsome service of plate , enclosed in an elegant chest , was then formally made . The case bears the following inscription : — PRESENTED BY THE FREEMASONS OF THE PROVINCE
To LIEUT .-COLONEL SIR FRANCIS BURDETT , BART .,
HIGH SHERIFF OF SURREY , P . G . WARDEN OF ENGLAND , REPRESENTATIVE OF THE G . L . IRELAND , On completion of Tenth Year as First Prov . G . M . Middlesex , A . D . 1880 .
"ho Prov . G . Master on rising expressed his appreciation of tho heartiness of the reception he had met with . He felt assured the brethren would not be surprised if he told them his powers of speech on this occasion were somewhat feeble . The presentation of their valuable testimonial had taken him entirely by surprise . True , for some time he had been aware that something of the sort was in contemplation , but he had no conception that it would be taken up so universall y by the members of the Province . Ho felt he might
conscientiousl y accept their gift as expressive of the feeling of the body of tho Freemasons in the Province of Middlesex . He had worked hard in his office as Prov . Grand Master for ten or eleven years , but it had been a labour of love ; ho had received every assistance from tho Provincial Grand Officers he had appointed from time to time , while he always found the rulers of the various Lodges j read y to adopt any suggestions lie might throw out . He should ' always prize their gift , and trusted it might be handed down
Grand Lodge Of The Province Of Middlesex.
by him to his son , and that it would bo recognised as an heirloom in the family . Sir Francis conclnded his remarks by thanking Sir Charles Bright for the way in which ho had spokou , and . tendered him his personal thanks for tho assistance ho always rendered in his capacity of Deputy Prov . Grand Master . Tho formal business of tho day was then proceeded with . Bro . Roebuck Prov .
G . S . W . rose , and in a fovv laudatory remarks , reminded tho brethren of tho eminent services of the late Bro . T . J . Sabine , who died dnring tho past year , while filling tho chair of Senior Warden of tho Province . Ho moved that a vote of condolence be sent to tho widow of their decoased brother . This was seconded by tho Junior Warden , and carried unanimously . Provincial G . Lodgo was then closed .
After an hour ' s interval , which was taken advantage of by most of the brethren for an enjoyable stroll in Bnshey Park , the banquot was served . At its conclusion Sir Francis Burdett proceeded with tho customary toasts . After that of the Queen and tho Craft , tho National Anthem was sung . In roferring to His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales Sir Francis remarked that ho had now been
Grand Master for some considerable time , and Freemasons wore assured he would do all in his power to advance the interests of the Order . This toast met with an enthusiastic reception , and tho musical party gave " God Bless tho Prince of Wales . " With the next toast—The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers Present and Past , was associated tho name of Bro .
Giddy , District Grand Master of Griqualand , who thanked tho Chair , man and brethren for tho reception they gave tho toast . Sir Charles Bright next rose to propose the health of Sir Francis Burdett , Prov . Grand Master ; in a few well considered sentences commending the toast to tho brethren . This toast was enthusiastically responded to , and after a song by Bro . Alfred Hubbard , the Prov .
Grand Master expressed his acknowledgments . He assured tho brethren he had attended the meeting that day with intense gratification . Everything had passed off agreeably ; this in the main , was due to tho zeal and ability displayed by those who so ably assisted him in conducting the business of the Province . The Province was formed ten years ago , and he had had the services
both of Bros . Buss and Levander ever since its establishment . The time had passed most pleasantly , and the progress Freemasonry had made with them was most encouraging . Personally , he had that day been the recipient of a gift which conveyed to him the most cordial expressions of good feeling ; he felt he had done but very little to warrant such a gift ; but he assured them it would enlist nis future
sympathies to sustain the Province in its present exalted position So long as the members supported him in the way they now did , ho could have little to fear as to their future welfare . Sir Francis concluded a capital speech by tendering to one and all his most cordial greetings . In responding to the toast of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Sir Charles Bright
thanked the Prov . Grand Master . In the Province they felt almost as ono man ; all wished to do good suit and service . So long as he was associated with them he should continue to exort himself for the welfare of one and all . With the next toast—the Prov . Grand Officers Present and Past—was associated tho name of Bro . William Roebuck P . G . S . W ., who , with tho J . W ., Bro . E . B . Bright , replied . With the
toast of the Visitors was associated the namo of Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec , and amongst tho remaining toasts was ono com . plimenting the brethren of tho Sir Charles Bright Lodge , to whom had been entrusted the arrangements of the day—which , by the way , we may here state , were admirably carried out . Bro . Hunt
acknowledged the compliment , and shortly afterwards the Tyler was summoned to give tho parting toast . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . F . T . V . Honeywell W . M . 889 , Prov . G . Organist ; he had secured the services of Bros . Henry Ashton , F . H . Cozens , and Alfred Hubbard , who each and all added to their laurels by the way in which they acquitted themselves .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
rnHE Annual Grand Lodge of t ; he Province of Hampshire and the J- Isle of Wight assembled at the Town Hall , Andover , on Tuesday afternoon , 3 rd instant . The Ri ght Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., presided , and the following wore amongst the brethren present : —Bros . W . Hickman Deputy P . G . M ., C . J . Martyn Deputy P . G . M . of Suffolk , F . BinckeaSecretary Masonic Boys' School , F . Newman P . M . 175 P . G . S . W ., George WyattP . M . 151
P . P . G . S . W ., C . T . Allee P . M . 151 P . P . G . S . W ., H . Cawte P . M . 342 and W . M . 1834 P . P . G . W ., T . Best P . M . 1373 P . P . G . S . W ., J . Wallingford P . M . 903 P . G . W ., J . W . Lamb W . M . 694 P . P . G . S . W .,
G . Smales 312 P . P . G . S . W . North and East Ridings Yorks ., F . Y . NepeanP . P . G . Chaplain , Major Richardson P . M / 723 P . P . G . S . D ., H . Hacker P . M . 723 P . P . J . G . D ., J . Dew P . M . 694 P . P . G . Reg ., E . D . Godwin P . M . 76 P . G . Reg ., E . S . Main P . M . 303 P . P . G . D . C , C . S . Dyer P . M . 359 P . G . D . C , E . Figgins P . M . 694 P . P . G . D . C , C . V .
Helsdon P . M . 1373 P . G . D . C , G . A . Green P . M . 309 P . G . D . C
E . Groves P . M . 1069 P . P . G . D . C , F . Carter W . M . 175 , T . R . Williams W . M . 257 , A . R . Holbrook W . M . 309 , R . Barnes W . M . 342 , G . Rastrick W . M . 1428 , W . Taskor P . M . 1373 , D . Phillips W . M . 723 , G . Douglas W . M . 1331 , J . Smith P . M . 1331 , A . Leon Emauuel P . M . 1069 , Irvine Harle W . M . 1781 , H . Martin Green P . M . 804 , M . Emanuel P . M . 359 , A . Barlleld P . M . 35 , R . W . Mitchel W . M . 903 , R . Dampier-Chikl , Edgar Goblo I . P . M . 309 , J . Parkinson
W . M . 1112 , J . Clay P . M . 801 . P . G . S ., J . W . Wilmott P . M . 342 , Laving , ton W . M . 632 , Rev . A . G . Barker 694 , R . J . Rastrick P . M . 1069 , G . Pack P . M . 175 , Thomas Lamb I . P . M . 1573 , Rev . A . Headley S . W . 309 , J . R . Hayman S . W . 257 , J . Gievo S . W . 1069 , H . J . Andrews J . W . 1776 , George Mason J . W . 1834 , W . E . Atkins , F . H . de Rheims , & c . Tho usual reports of committees were presented and adopted , and tho committees for auditing the accounts and managing Provincial Grand Lodgo funds re-appoiuted . Bro . Mark E . Frost was unanimoHsly
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Grand Lodge Of The Province Of Middlesex.
Larlham , John Green , F . H . Cozens , A . Hubbard , W . W . Morgan , & o- The Provincial Grand Lodge was formally opened , and the roll of Officers called over . This evidenced that those brethron who had been selected to fill tho responsible posts in Provincial Grand Lodge were fully alive to their obligations , and were in attendance ready to do all that might bo required of
them . The roll of Lodges was then read over , and this call likewise was fairly responded to . The minntes of last Provincial Grand Lodge , held on 28 th Jnno 1879 , at tho Memorial Institute , Great Stanmore , wore read and adopted , and the Reports of tho Audit and Charity Committees dnly received confirmation . Tho next business Prov . Grand Lodgo was called npon to transact was tho olection of its Treasurer for tho ensiling twelve months , and when we remind
our readers that oar esteemed Brother H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , has held that responsible post in this Province over since its formation , and that his zeal in the cause of Freemasonry is on the increase—if that were possible—they will not be surprised that tho proposition for his re-election to office was carried without a dissentient voice . The appointment and investiture of Prov . Grand Officers then took place , and the following is a list of those who will be privileged to wear tho respective collars during the following
year : — Sir Charles Bright .... Prov . Deputy G . Master Wm . Roebuck .... Prov . Grand S . Warden E . B . Bright „ J . Warden Rev . Dr . Robbins .... „ Chaplain Rev . J . Hawes ....
H . G . Bass „ Treasurer J . Tiokle „ Rogistrar H . C . Levander .... „ Secretary F . W . Levander . ... „ s . Deacon W . H . Stevens .... > t J . Deacon H . Lovegrovo „ S . of Works Titcombe „ Dir . of Cer . C . J . W . Davis .... „ A . D . ofCer . Sindall - „ Sword Bearer Dunkley „ Organist Hursb „ Pursuivant Tomlinson „ Assist . Pur . Major C . Harding , R . Lonsdale , H . M . Gordon , C . S . Smiles , F . B .
Aroher , E . Amphlett - - „ Stewards In moving tho notice of motion that stood in his name , viz .: — That tho following sums be granted from tho Benevolent Fund : — Royal Masonic Institution for Girls - - £ 10 10 0 „ „ Boys - - 1010 0 „ „ Aged Masons - 10 10 0
—the Provincial Grand Master stated it had been his privilege for the past ten or eleven years to preside over the Freemasons of the Province of Middlesex , and it was intensely gratifying to note the progress that was being made . With regard to the Institutions , nothing could he more satisfactory than the way in which their funds had been administered , and ho had great pleasnre in proposing
that tho amounts named be voted by Provincial Grand Lodge . This proposition was seconded by the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and carried unanimously . After tho Secretary had read several letters of apology for non-attendance , & c , Bro . Sir Charles Bright rose . He had been entrusted with a very pleasing duty , namely , to present , on behalf of tho members of the Province , their much
respected Provincial Grand Master with a service of plato . Before doing so , however , he would venture to congratulate both the Grand Master and the members of the Province on the successful result of the day ' s proceedings . As for Sir Francis Burdett it must bo gratifying to him to note the expressions of approval that accompanied his efforts for the advancement of the best interests of
Freemasonry in the Province . He had indeed done good suit and service , and this was tho more apparent inasmuch as originally there were but eight Lodges under his rule , they now could boast of thirty , with a full proportion of Royal Arch Chapters . Sir Charles then reminded his hearers that it was not the fashion now-a-days to make lonf
speeches , and he would therefore conclude by begging Sir Francis Burdett ' s acceptance of the gift he had been deputed to present . Tho presentation , which consisted of a handsome service of plate , enclosed in an elegant chest , was then formally made . The case bears the following inscription : — PRESENTED BY THE FREEMASONS OF THE PROVINCE
To LIEUT .-COLONEL SIR FRANCIS BURDETT , BART .,
HIGH SHERIFF OF SURREY , P . G . WARDEN OF ENGLAND , REPRESENTATIVE OF THE G . L . IRELAND , On completion of Tenth Year as First Prov . G . M . Middlesex , A . D . 1880 .
"ho Prov . G . Master on rising expressed his appreciation of tho heartiness of the reception he had met with . He felt assured the brethren would not be surprised if he told them his powers of speech on this occasion were somewhat feeble . The presentation of their valuable testimonial had taken him entirely by surprise . True , for some time he had been aware that something of the sort was in contemplation , but he had no conception that it would be taken up so universall y by the members of the Province . Ho felt he might
conscientiousl y accept their gift as expressive of the feeling of the body of tho Freemasons in the Province of Middlesex . He had worked hard in his office as Prov . Grand Master for ten or eleven years , but it had been a labour of love ; ho had received every assistance from tho Provincial Grand Officers he had appointed from time to time , while he always found the rulers of the various Lodges j read y to adopt any suggestions lie might throw out . He should ' always prize their gift , and trusted it might be handed down
Grand Lodge Of The Province Of Middlesex.
by him to his son , and that it would bo recognised as an heirloom in the family . Sir Francis conclnded his remarks by thanking Sir Charles Bright for the way in which ho had spokou , and . tendered him his personal thanks for tho assistance ho always rendered in his capacity of Deputy Prov . Grand Master . Tho formal business of tho day was then proceeded with . Bro . Roebuck Prov .
G . S . W . rose , and in a fovv laudatory remarks , reminded tho brethren of tho eminent services of the late Bro . T . J . Sabine , who died dnring tho past year , while filling tho chair of Senior Warden of tho Province . Ho moved that a vote of condolence be sent to tho widow of their decoased brother . This was seconded by tho Junior Warden , and carried unanimously . Provincial G . Lodgo was then closed .
After an hour ' s interval , which was taken advantage of by most of the brethren for an enjoyable stroll in Bnshey Park , the banquot was served . At its conclusion Sir Francis Burdett proceeded with tho customary toasts . After that of the Queen and tho Craft , tho National Anthem was sung . In roferring to His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales Sir Francis remarked that ho had now been
Grand Master for some considerable time , and Freemasons wore assured he would do all in his power to advance the interests of the Order . This toast met with an enthusiastic reception , and tho musical party gave " God Bless tho Prince of Wales . " With the next toast—The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers Present and Past , was associated tho name of Bro .
Giddy , District Grand Master of Griqualand , who thanked tho Chair , man and brethren for tho reception they gave tho toast . Sir Charles Bright next rose to propose the health of Sir Francis Burdett , Prov . Grand Master ; in a few well considered sentences commending the toast to tho brethren . This toast was enthusiastically responded to , and after a song by Bro . Alfred Hubbard , the Prov .
Grand Master expressed his acknowledgments . He assured tho brethren he had attended the meeting that day with intense gratification . Everything had passed off agreeably ; this in the main , was due to tho zeal and ability displayed by those who so ably assisted him in conducting the business of the Province . The Province was formed ten years ago , and he had had the services
both of Bros . Buss and Levander ever since its establishment . The time had passed most pleasantly , and the progress Freemasonry had made with them was most encouraging . Personally , he had that day been the recipient of a gift which conveyed to him the most cordial expressions of good feeling ; he felt he had done but very little to warrant such a gift ; but he assured them it would enlist nis future
sympathies to sustain the Province in its present exalted position So long as the members supported him in the way they now did , ho could have little to fear as to their future welfare . Sir Francis concluded a capital speech by tendering to one and all his most cordial greetings . In responding to the toast of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Sir Charles Bright
thanked the Prov . Grand Master . In the Province they felt almost as ono man ; all wished to do good suit and service . So long as he was associated with them he should continue to exort himself for the welfare of one and all . With the next toast—the Prov . Grand Officers Present and Past—was associated tho name of Bro . William Roebuck P . G . S . W ., who , with tho J . W ., Bro . E . B . Bright , replied . With the
toast of the Visitors was associated the namo of Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec , and amongst tho remaining toasts was ono com . plimenting the brethren of tho Sir Charles Bright Lodge , to whom had been entrusted the arrangements of the day—which , by the way , we may here state , were admirably carried out . Bro . Hunt
acknowledged the compliment , and shortly afterwards the Tyler was summoned to give tho parting toast . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . F . T . V . Honeywell W . M . 889 , Prov . G . Organist ; he had secured the services of Bros . Henry Ashton , F . H . Cozens , and Alfred Hubbard , who each and all added to their laurels by the way in which they acquitted themselves .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
rnHE Annual Grand Lodge of t ; he Province of Hampshire and the J- Isle of Wight assembled at the Town Hall , Andover , on Tuesday afternoon , 3 rd instant . The Ri ght Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., presided , and the following wore amongst the brethren present : —Bros . W . Hickman Deputy P . G . M ., C . J . Martyn Deputy P . G . M . of Suffolk , F . BinckeaSecretary Masonic Boys' School , F . Newman P . M . 175 P . G . S . W ., George WyattP . M . 151
P . P . G . S . W ., C . T . Allee P . M . 151 P . P . G . S . W ., H . Cawte P . M . 342 and W . M . 1834 P . P . G . W ., T . Best P . M . 1373 P . P . G . S . W ., J . Wallingford P . M . 903 P . G . W ., J . W . Lamb W . M . 694 P . P . G . S . W .,
G . Smales 312 P . P . G . S . W . North and East Ridings Yorks ., F . Y . NepeanP . P . G . Chaplain , Major Richardson P . M / 723 P . P . G . S . D ., H . Hacker P . M . 723 P . P . J . G . D ., J . Dew P . M . 694 P . P . G . Reg ., E . D . Godwin P . M . 76 P . G . Reg ., E . S . Main P . M . 303 P . P . G . D . C , C . S . Dyer P . M . 359 P . G . D . C , E . Figgins P . M . 694 P . P . G . D . C , C . V .
Helsdon P . M . 1373 P . G . D . C , G . A . Green P . M . 309 P . G . D . C
E . Groves P . M . 1069 P . P . G . D . C , F . Carter W . M . 175 , T . R . Williams W . M . 257 , A . R . Holbrook W . M . 309 , R . Barnes W . M . 342 , G . Rastrick W . M . 1428 , W . Taskor P . M . 1373 , D . Phillips W . M . 723 , G . Douglas W . M . 1331 , J . Smith P . M . 1331 , A . Leon Emauuel P . M . 1069 , Irvine Harle W . M . 1781 , H . Martin Green P . M . 804 , M . Emanuel P . M . 359 , A . Barlleld P . M . 35 , R . W . Mitchel W . M . 903 , R . Dampier-Chikl , Edgar Goblo I . P . M . 309 , J . Parkinson
W . M . 1112 , J . Clay P . M . 801 . P . G . S ., J . W . Wilmott P . M . 342 , Laving , ton W . M . 632 , Rev . A . G . Barker 694 , R . J . Rastrick P . M . 1069 , G . Pack P . M . 175 , Thomas Lamb I . P . M . 1573 , Rev . A . Headley S . W . 309 , J . R . Hayman S . W . 257 , J . Gievo S . W . 1069 , H . J . Andrews J . W . 1776 , George Mason J . W . 1834 , W . E . Atkins , F . H . de Rheims , & c . Tho usual reports of committees were presented and adopted , and tho committees for auditing the accounts and managing Provincial Grand Lodgo funds re-appoiuted . Bro . Mark E . Frost was unanimoHsly