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Cheshire.
formally approved , and thanks were accorded to the Treasurer and Auditors for their services . The Prov . G . Master moved that , in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee of Benevolence , the salary of the Provincial Grand Secretary be advanced by £ 2 $ a
year . PLs Lordship said that during Bro . Newhouse ' s term of Office the number of Lodges had increased to the extent of one-fourth , and large sums had been subscribed to the Masonic Charities , in a great measure owing to the constant exertions he had made . Bro . Col . Dean seconded the motion , and it was passed unanimously .
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said that since their last meeting Fler Majesty had been pleased to appoint their Provincial Grand Master lord-lieutenant of the county . It was their desire to offer him their very sincere and hearty congratulations on that well-deserved honour . No one in
the county could have been more properly chosen for the great office . Particularly in succession to so admirable a man as the late Duke of Westminster was it desirable that a strong man should follow in it . Flis Honour moved a formal resolution placing on record the hearty appreciation of the
Provincial Grand Lodge that Her Majesty had appointed their Prov . G . M . Lord Lieutenant of the county , and offering to his lordship sincere congratulations upon his appointment . The resolution also declared that the Brethren looked upon the dignity conferred as an acknowledgment of the services
freely and unstintedly given for the improvement of the intellectual , social , moral and commercial prosperity of the country at large , and the county of Cheshire in particular , and they hoped Lord Egerton would have a long and prosperous term of office .
Colonel Dean , who seconded the motion , said that although the appointment was not Masonic , they as Masons were doubly proud of the selection b y Her Majesty . Bro . J . Cookson P . P . GW . supported the motion on behalf of the Stockport Brethren , and it was carried with unanimity and cheers .
Earl Egerton , in his customary address , expressed his thanks for the compliment just paid him . Such an indication of the approval by the Masons of his appointment to the Lord Lieutenancy was highly gratifying . He flattered himself that he was known to his Brother Masons , and their approval
was , therefore , doubly grateful and acceptable to him . He would endeavour to carry out the important duties of Lord Lieutenant of that large and populous county impartially and to the best of his ability , and he felt sure that he would be supported by all those who held office and who
administered justice in the county as well as he had been by the Brethren during his long tenure of office as Provincial Grand Master . lie specially thanked the Stockport Brethren for their kind welcome and their congratulations . Flis family had been for many years connected with a part of Stockport ,
and , therefore , it was particularly gratifying to find that his appointment was equallv as acceptable in Stockport as it appeared < to be in other parts of the county . He , in turn , congratulated the Brethren upon their large attendance of between 500 and 600 on that occasion , at a time of the year
that many people chose for their holidays . It showed their interest in Provincial Grand Lodge . ' Masonry was still prospering . It was progressing , not by the leaps and bounds that some people wished to see , but in a steady way , such as during the last thirteen or fourteen years had given satisfaction
to him , and in a way which he trusted would be satisfactory to the Brethren . About the time when he was appointed over the Province there were forty Lodges and 1 , 623 members in the Province ; now there were fifty-four Lodges , and one to be consecrated during the month , and an increase
of i , io 6 , namely , to 2 , 729 members . The Province was well managed and well officered , and the principles of Masonry were extending in the Province . Last year he suggested that subscriptions should be given to hospitals or convalescent homes by the Committee of Benevolence , so as to enable the
Province to send Brethren to such Institutions who were in need of their help . He did not know that the Committee had yet acted upon the suggestion , or put forward means of carrying it out . He trusted there had been no immediate need for such form of assistance during the year . He would
like to press the suggestion , and if the Committee of Benevolence would undertake to recommend what would be the best way of carrying it out , either by annual subscriptions or a lump sum in succession to different hospitals , he should be very happy as soon as they presented any scheme to him to give it his warm and pecuniary support , In connection
Cheshire.
with the subject of benevolence , he mentioned that they , like all Pier Majesty ' s subjects , had given largely to various funds relating to the war and the Indian famine , and , further , that they had cheerfully responded to the special appeal of their Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , on behalf of their
distressed Brethren in South Africa . From Cheshire they sent £ 150 to that special fund , which he regarded as one eminently worthy of support . He had received a communication regarding the appointment of Provincial Grand Officers , and in reply to this he desired to say that it had been his
practice to give every Lodge in its turn representation in the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the practice was adhered to this year . But it must be remembered that they had now a large
number of Lodges , and that it was impossible for every Lodge to receive honours in one year , or probably more frequently than once in three years . Happily their number of Provincial Grand Officers had been somewhat increased
recently , and they had more than was the case in many Provinces . It was a satisfaction to him that Masonry had been a living engine for good in the Province , and that the principles of Masonry with regard to benevolence had been carried out to a larger extent than before , and had shown to
the outer world that although Masonry was clothed in symbolism and ancient form , its moving spirit was for the benefit of the people at large as well as for the Masons themselves . Yet although he looked back with satisfaction upon the progress of Masonry in the Province , he felt that the
time had come when his work should devolve upon some one with more leisure than he had at present , and who was better able than he was to undertake it . Fie contemplated retirement from the Office which he had held now practically for fifteen years , ever since the lamented illness of the late Lord
de Tablev prevented him from continuing the active performance of the duties of Provincial Grand Master . Other responsible duties of a different character which had just been placed upon him would prevent him from giving the time which he had hitherto been able and willing to give to
Masonry in the Province , and he had come to the conclusion , after a good deal of hesitation and pain to himself , that he ought to place his resignation in the hands of the Grand Master . It had always been his practice in life never to undertake anything which he could not do thoroughly . One
of the secrets of success lay in knowing what you could and what you could not do , and as , besides the new office to which allusion had already been made , he had undertaken a task , placed upon him by the Government , of conducting an important inquiry which would occupy all his thoughts for
some time to come , he had been led to the conclusion that he had announced . But although he could not be able to take as active a part in Masonry as he had hitherto done , Masonry would always have his constant and willing support , and he would be ever ready to help forward its Benevolent Institutions with which he had been associated .
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said he could not tell which was his predominating feeling , surprise or regret that his lordship had come to such a conclusion . They appreciated the reasons that the Provincial Grand Master had placed before them , and he knew that his lordship had
acted with much deliberation and thoughtfumess , but his first impulse was to ask the Brethren to join him in requesting his lordship to stay his hand for a time , and re-consider his determination when the labours of the Royal Commission of which Lord Egerton was Chairman were over . He would
have the indulgence of the Masons of Cheshire during that time , and much would not . be expected from him . There were small duties which he and others could do , and they would be most anxious and willing to relieve him of any of those duties which they could undertake . At least he hoped
that Earl Egerton would not send in his resignation hastily , but would give them an opportunity of thinking it over , and ascertaining whether they could not , in spite of those extra labours which had been so wisely put upon him , make the
Office of Provincial Grand Master comfortable for him in the future . Let them ask their Provincial Grand Master to give them a little notice . They did not like summary evictions , and would be glad of at least twelve months notice .
The view of the Deputy Prov . G . M . was unanimously endorsed , and as a result Earl Egerton promised to reconsider his decision .
Brother PI . FI . Royle having been unanimously elected Treasurer , Auditors were appointed , and the investiture of Provincial Grand Officers was proceeded with , the following being a list of appointments i—
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Cheshire.
formally approved , and thanks were accorded to the Treasurer and Auditors for their services . The Prov . G . Master moved that , in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee of Benevolence , the salary of the Provincial Grand Secretary be advanced by £ 2 $ a
year . PLs Lordship said that during Bro . Newhouse ' s term of Office the number of Lodges had increased to the extent of one-fourth , and large sums had been subscribed to the Masonic Charities , in a great measure owing to the constant exertions he had made . Bro . Col . Dean seconded the motion , and it was passed unanimously .
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said that since their last meeting Fler Majesty had been pleased to appoint their Provincial Grand Master lord-lieutenant of the county . It was their desire to offer him their very sincere and hearty congratulations on that well-deserved honour . No one in
the county could have been more properly chosen for the great office . Particularly in succession to so admirable a man as the late Duke of Westminster was it desirable that a strong man should follow in it . Flis Honour moved a formal resolution placing on record the hearty appreciation of the
Provincial Grand Lodge that Her Majesty had appointed their Prov . G . M . Lord Lieutenant of the county , and offering to his lordship sincere congratulations upon his appointment . The resolution also declared that the Brethren looked upon the dignity conferred as an acknowledgment of the services
freely and unstintedly given for the improvement of the intellectual , social , moral and commercial prosperity of the country at large , and the county of Cheshire in particular , and they hoped Lord Egerton would have a long and prosperous term of office .
Colonel Dean , who seconded the motion , said that although the appointment was not Masonic , they as Masons were doubly proud of the selection b y Her Majesty . Bro . J . Cookson P . P . GW . supported the motion on behalf of the Stockport Brethren , and it was carried with unanimity and cheers .
Earl Egerton , in his customary address , expressed his thanks for the compliment just paid him . Such an indication of the approval by the Masons of his appointment to the Lord Lieutenancy was highly gratifying . He flattered himself that he was known to his Brother Masons , and their approval
was , therefore , doubly grateful and acceptable to him . He would endeavour to carry out the important duties of Lord Lieutenant of that large and populous county impartially and to the best of his ability , and he felt sure that he would be supported by all those who held office and who
administered justice in the county as well as he had been by the Brethren during his long tenure of office as Provincial Grand Master . lie specially thanked the Stockport Brethren for their kind welcome and their congratulations . Flis family had been for many years connected with a part of Stockport ,
and , therefore , it was particularly gratifying to find that his appointment was equallv as acceptable in Stockport as it appeared < to be in other parts of the county . He , in turn , congratulated the Brethren upon their large attendance of between 500 and 600 on that occasion , at a time of the year
that many people chose for their holidays . It showed their interest in Provincial Grand Lodge . ' Masonry was still prospering . It was progressing , not by the leaps and bounds that some people wished to see , but in a steady way , such as during the last thirteen or fourteen years had given satisfaction
to him , and in a way which he trusted would be satisfactory to the Brethren . About the time when he was appointed over the Province there were forty Lodges and 1 , 623 members in the Province ; now there were fifty-four Lodges , and one to be consecrated during the month , and an increase
of i , io 6 , namely , to 2 , 729 members . The Province was well managed and well officered , and the principles of Masonry were extending in the Province . Last year he suggested that subscriptions should be given to hospitals or convalescent homes by the Committee of Benevolence , so as to enable the
Province to send Brethren to such Institutions who were in need of their help . He did not know that the Committee had yet acted upon the suggestion , or put forward means of carrying it out . He trusted there had been no immediate need for such form of assistance during the year . He would
like to press the suggestion , and if the Committee of Benevolence would undertake to recommend what would be the best way of carrying it out , either by annual subscriptions or a lump sum in succession to different hospitals , he should be very happy as soon as they presented any scheme to him to give it his warm and pecuniary support , In connection
Cheshire.
with the subject of benevolence , he mentioned that they , like all Pier Majesty ' s subjects , had given largely to various funds relating to the war and the Indian famine , and , further , that they had cheerfully responded to the special appeal of their Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , on behalf of their
distressed Brethren in South Africa . From Cheshire they sent £ 150 to that special fund , which he regarded as one eminently worthy of support . He had received a communication regarding the appointment of Provincial Grand Officers , and in reply to this he desired to say that it had been his
practice to give every Lodge in its turn representation in the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the practice was adhered to this year . But it must be remembered that they had now a large
number of Lodges , and that it was impossible for every Lodge to receive honours in one year , or probably more frequently than once in three years . Happily their number of Provincial Grand Officers had been somewhat increased
recently , and they had more than was the case in many Provinces . It was a satisfaction to him that Masonry had been a living engine for good in the Province , and that the principles of Masonry with regard to benevolence had been carried out to a larger extent than before , and had shown to
the outer world that although Masonry was clothed in symbolism and ancient form , its moving spirit was for the benefit of the people at large as well as for the Masons themselves . Yet although he looked back with satisfaction upon the progress of Masonry in the Province , he felt that the
time had come when his work should devolve upon some one with more leisure than he had at present , and who was better able than he was to undertake it . Fie contemplated retirement from the Office which he had held now practically for fifteen years , ever since the lamented illness of the late Lord
de Tablev prevented him from continuing the active performance of the duties of Provincial Grand Master . Other responsible duties of a different character which had just been placed upon him would prevent him from giving the time which he had hitherto been able and willing to give to
Masonry in the Province , and he had come to the conclusion , after a good deal of hesitation and pain to himself , that he ought to place his resignation in the hands of the Grand Master . It had always been his practice in life never to undertake anything which he could not do thoroughly . One
of the secrets of success lay in knowing what you could and what you could not do , and as , besides the new office to which allusion had already been made , he had undertaken a task , placed upon him by the Government , of conducting an important inquiry which would occupy all his thoughts for
some time to come , he had been led to the conclusion that he had announced . But although he could not be able to take as active a part in Masonry as he had hitherto done , Masonry would always have his constant and willing support , and he would be ever ready to help forward its Benevolent Institutions with which he had been associated .
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said he could not tell which was his predominating feeling , surprise or regret that his lordship had come to such a conclusion . They appreciated the reasons that the Provincial Grand Master had placed before them , and he knew that his lordship had
acted with much deliberation and thoughtfumess , but his first impulse was to ask the Brethren to join him in requesting his lordship to stay his hand for a time , and re-consider his determination when the labours of the Royal Commission of which Lord Egerton was Chairman were over . He would
have the indulgence of the Masons of Cheshire during that time , and much would not . be expected from him . There were small duties which he and others could do , and they would be most anxious and willing to relieve him of any of those duties which they could undertake . At least he hoped
that Earl Egerton would not send in his resignation hastily , but would give them an opportunity of thinking it over , and ascertaining whether they could not , in spite of those extra labours which had been so wisely put upon him , make the
Office of Provincial Grand Master comfortable for him in the future . Let them ask their Provincial Grand Master to give them a little notice . They did not like summary evictions , and would be glad of at least twelve months notice .
The view of the Deputy Prov . G . M . was unanimously endorsed , and as a result Earl Egerton promised to reconsider his decision .
Brother PI . FI . Royle having been unanimously elected Treasurer , Auditors were appointed , and the investiture of Provincial Grand Officers was proceeded with , the following being a list of appointments i—