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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
now a Masonic Hall which , for arrangement , cheapness , and usefulness of construction , would find no parcllel in the Province or in neighbouring Provinces , and he was glad to find that ib was likely to fulfil those uses , as tlio General Purposes Committee met within its walls . The Worshipful Master referred to tho difficulty of having a central Lodge for tho county on account of the inconvenience of
the railway , but expressed a hope that by lateral lines this would bo overcome . After some further remarks tho AVorshipful Master went on to speak of tho existing agricultural depression . Notwithstanding the genial sunshine which at that moment was pouring upon tho earth , the stato of agriculture in this and other districts was very dull . A succession of five bad seasons had placed tho agricultural interest in
a position of constraint , ho would not say of decay , but of constraint . In tho honest efforts to derive tho full benefit of their industry there had beeu no lack of zeal . Ho had been surprised , and being surprised , ho had been proud to bo a fellow worker with those who had displayed energy and persistent endurance under those circumstances . His Lordship then referred to matters connected with the
Craft . The Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded to the Rifle Hall , where the banquet was served . Grace before aud after meat was said by tho P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . A . Collins . A telegram was received from Lord llenniker , Senior ( I . W . of England , expressing his regret at being unable to attend the meeting , and tendering his good wishes to tho Prov . G . Master and the
brethren of tho Graud Lodgo . Tho Provincial Grand Master in proposing tho toast of the Qlleon sa'd : ^ wns ouo a ^ " ^ times honoured , by all classes . He would simply call upon the brethren to heartily receive it . In giving that of the M . W . tho Grand Master , Lord Wavoncy referred to the zeal shown by H . R . H . in any work ho undertook in connection with Freemasonry . Whenever there was a
question to decido H . R . H . was ready to answer it , and whenever thero was any work to do iu Lodge ho was ready to perform it . Iu fact , in all seasons aud at all times ho was ready to do anything required of him . This toast having met with a most hearty reception , tho Prov . Grand Master followed with that of " Tho Clergy of all Denominations . " In proposing it , ho said : Before
we proceed to do the honours to which the chiefs of our Order are entitled , there is one class in this country who deserve our sympathy—the clergy of all denominations . They were , ho considercd , at all times ready to take up any good cause that might offer , aud to many of their number tho Freemasons of England were greatly indebted . He especially thanked tho Chaplain
on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge for his sermon delivered that day . Ho had therein ably expounded the many forms that Charity might tako . Bro . Rov . A . Collins Prov . G . Chaplain replied , Ho felt , with considerable jealousy , tho way in which the toast had been received . He looked upon it , not merely as a compliment paid by tho brethren to himself as Prov . G . Chaplain , or to the
clergy of all denominations , bnt moro as a reverential sign of their respect for tho Almighty ruler of the Universe itself . From the hearty reception tho brethren accorded His ministers below , Bro . Collins looked upon it that thoy wero in tho habit of giving to Him that respect due to His divine Majesty . As regarded himself ho had especially to thank tho Prov . G . Master for the kind words
ho had used in referring to his efforts of tlio afternoon , and also for the great honour paid him in appointing him to the position of Prov . G . Chaplain . It was quite unexpected and , he feared , quite undeserved , for ho could not remember anything that could entitle him to such recognition . The brethren of his town—Clare—were about to start a Lodgo , and ho considered his appointment should
be looked upon as a great compliment paid by the Prov . Grand Master to the new Lodge , and as such he had most willingly accepted it . He tendered a hearty invitation to all who might bo able to attend the consecration of the Clarence Lodge , No . 1823 , afc Clare , to take place on the 23 rd inst ., if they wero there they would have an opportunity of judging of the hospitality of the brethren in that
quarter . The Prov . Grand Master next gavo the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present . All knew , he said , how much Graud Lodge , by its periodical meetings tended to consolidate tho operations of Freemasonry throughout the country . It also supplied a model for subordinate Lodges to work to , and ever attended to the requirements
of the Colonial and Indian Lodges . With the toast he coupled the name of Bro . Lucia , their Prov . Grand Secretary , who had the honour to occupy tho position of Grand Sword Bearer of England . That brother in reply thanked tho Prov . Grand Master for associating his name with so distinguished a toast . He felt it a very great honour that he was placed in the position ho occupied iu Grand Lodge . After
a song from B' -n , Abbott , Bro . Rev . C J . Martyn Dep . P . G . M ., rose to propose the lit >'' . h of Lord U ' averney . Among the very many pleasing dutiea that devolved on him , none was more gratifying than to ask the brethren to drink to the very good health of the Prov . G . M . It was at all times a very great pleasure to him , as ho believed it was to all the brethren of Suffolk , to welcome tho well known , and
he might say , well-loved face of their Prov . Grand Master . Under his presidency , the brethren might be assured all would go well . Whenever they had tho pleasure of seeing hint at their meetings , they always heard many things which were useful and tended to the welfare of the Province . He considered tho brethren ought to feel very proud at having so distinguished a nobleman to preside over
them . It wns , ho said , no easy task to govern so large a Province as that of Suffolk , and great care had to be exercised iu the various appointments lest any feeling of favouritism might creep in . Bro . Martyn felt assured that all the appointments made by tho Prov . G . M . had beeu offered us a reward for merit aud ability . As regarded his attendance to tho work of t-hr . Province , it was well known that
he was always at hand v ,-JlLll he might bo wanted . On the 23 rd he had arranged to consecrate the new Lodge at Clare , and the fact ol the Prov . Grand Master himself taking so active a part in its formation should ensure success for tho new Lodge . The remarks of Bro . Martyn were frequently interrupted by the cheers of the brethren , and on their being called upon to drink the toast they expressed theii
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
approval in tho heartiest manner . The R . W . Prov . G . Master in renly said : Ho sometimes thonght that if kindness could have spoilt him he would have been spoilt long ago . The impression made on him by the kindness of the brethren made him , if possible , moro careful to deserve a repetition . In the work of hia office be fully appreciated the assistance he received from the brethren . He always
endeavoured to make himself conversant with what was going on in the Province , and hoped by personal interest in the work to ensure success . With regard to the question of promotion to the purple , it had ever been his desire that genuine merit should receive its just reward . Ho would especially remind tho brethren that in conferring tho honour of Provincial rank on any brother it was not merely a
compliment for the time being , bnt for all time , just the same as waa any great dignity conferred by England on those who had deserved well of their country . Ho then referred in complimentary words to the Stewards of the Province , especially mentioning their efforts on behalf of the Charities , and concluded by expressing hia idea of the working of each Officer of his Province in the words of one of fche homely ballads of our American cousins : —
" Whatever ho did , he did it with zest ; Whatever he did , he did his level beat . " After a song from Bro . Clarko P . G . D . of C , Lord Waveney proposed the health of his Deputy , Bro . C . J . Martyn . Without him , ho said , anything ho could do would be very trifling ; without him any shortcomings on his part would remain unrepaired . He was in .
debted to Bro . Martyn for the repose he was able to enjoy in the Masouic duties of the Province , and wero it not for that brother he feared that tho Craft in Suffolk would nofc continue its prosperous career . He was known and trusted in Suffolk , and known and trusted wherever Freemasonry was known . Bro . Martyn , after the hearty cheers which greeted him had subsided , said , —He hardly knew
how to thank tbo brethren for the reception thoy had accorded hira . If the Provincial Grand Master waa in danger of being spoilt by kindness , he wondered how it was thafc he had not been spoilt long since . One of his first thoughts in Freemasonry waa for the welfare of the Province of Suffolk , where , as the Deputy Prov . G . M ., he considered it was his duty to attend the Lodgea and look
after the interests of the members . If he did not fulfil those dutiea as efficiently as he shonld do , it waa becanse his time was so much occupied by other duties . He should continue to take a great interest in the various Lodges , and if he saw anything needing amendment should not be slow in mentioning it . He considered it a great pleasure to havo to work under such a Prov . G . Master , who on every occasion
couscienciously did his duty . Were it otherwise , he would deserve the appellation D . P . G . M ., not Deputy Pasfc Grand Master iu tho sense in which it was applied to him ( Brother Martyn ) , but as Deposed Prov . Grand Master . English Freemasons should , he considered , be thankful that thoy were enabled to keep clear of political and other discussions in Lodge . He concluded by paying
a just compliment to the Prov . G . Chaplain on the merits of ) the sermon preached by that brother after the maeting of Grand Lodgo . Lord Waveney then proposed the health of his Officers , coupling with the toast the name of the Junior Grand Warden of the Province . That brother replied , a song was given by Bro . Greenfield , aud tho thanks of the brethren were tendered to the entertaining Lodge for
the hearty reception thoy had given the Visitors to their town . Bros . Smyth and Strathern replied . The latter brother , having thanked the Prov . G . M . for coupling his name with the toast , referred to the unity thafc existed in tho Province , which he hoped would long continue , as then they could not fail to prosper . The brethren of Halesworth—a very small town compared with some iu
the Province—felt it a very great hononr thafc so many members of the Province should assemble at the Grand Lodgo when held in their midst . He considered that the plan of holding the meetings of Prov . Grand Lodge from town to town did much to strengthen Lodges and give an impetus to Freemasonry in the particular district . Bro . Pedgrift endorsed the remarks of the last
speaker , saying that after the last visit of Prov . Grand Lodge to their town in 1866 fifteen gentlemen had joined the Lodge . The health of Bro . Clarke the Director of Ceremonies waa most heartily proposed by Lord Waveney , in connection with "Our Masonic Charities , " the only regret of the Prov . G . Master seeming to be that the abilities of Bro . Clarke as D . of C . had nofc been given to the army ,
where , ho felt suro , he would have made his mark ; the way in which he had marshalled the processsion of the day particularly calling for approval . The Prov . Grand Master also referred to the scheme proposed by Lord Henniker some two yeara since , by which the brethren of Suffolk might tako a prominent place in the charitable lists of tho country , and hoped that before the next meeting of
Prov . G . Lodgo something definite would be arranged . Bro . Clarke tendered his thanks ; he considered ifc only his duty to do all in his power to enhance the comfort of the brethren . He waa especially gratified that his namo had been coupled with what might really be considered the toast of the evening . He felt assured that if any brother would only pay a visit to London during the time of
election to cither of the Charities he would be sure to support the Institutions personally , and do something in the way ot inducing bis friends to do the same . Ho felt assured that if the brethren of Suffolk wonld combine they could make sure of carrying every candidate they brought forward . Some further remarks followed from various speakers , who , although complimenting the
Province on what it bad done , considered that very mnch more ought to result from such an influential district . One brother pointed out that more than one-half of the votes to which the Province was entitled had been secured by their Deputy Prov . G . Master , aud therefore with such an example they were more to blarno
for being , as he considered , far from the position they should occupy The health of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Province was next given and acknowledged by those brethren . The Prov . G . Master then proposed the toast of the Visitors , to which Bro . W . W . Morgan jun . responded . The proceedings were then brought to a close and
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
now a Masonic Hall which , for arrangement , cheapness , and usefulness of construction , would find no parcllel in the Province or in neighbouring Provinces , and he was glad to find that ib was likely to fulfil those uses , as tlio General Purposes Committee met within its walls . The Worshipful Master referred to tho difficulty of having a central Lodge for tho county on account of the inconvenience of
the railway , but expressed a hope that by lateral lines this would bo overcome . After some further remarks tho AVorshipful Master went on to speak of tho existing agricultural depression . Notwithstanding the genial sunshine which at that moment was pouring upon tho earth , the stato of agriculture in this and other districts was very dull . A succession of five bad seasons had placed tho agricultural interest in
a position of constraint , ho would not say of decay , but of constraint . In tho honest efforts to derive tho full benefit of their industry there had beeu no lack of zeal . Ho had been surprised , and being surprised , ho had been proud to bo a fellow worker with those who had displayed energy and persistent endurance under those circumstances . His Lordship then referred to matters connected with the
Craft . The Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded to the Rifle Hall , where the banquet was served . Grace before aud after meat was said by tho P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . A . Collins . A telegram was received from Lord llenniker , Senior ( I . W . of England , expressing his regret at being unable to attend the meeting , and tendering his good wishes to tho Prov . G . Master and the
brethren of tho Graud Lodgo . Tho Provincial Grand Master in proposing tho toast of the Qlleon sa'd : ^ wns ouo a ^ " ^ times honoured , by all classes . He would simply call upon the brethren to heartily receive it . In giving that of the M . W . tho Grand Master , Lord Wavoncy referred to the zeal shown by H . R . H . in any work ho undertook in connection with Freemasonry . Whenever there was a
question to decido H . R . H . was ready to answer it , and whenever thero was any work to do iu Lodge ho was ready to perform it . Iu fact , in all seasons aud at all times ho was ready to do anything required of him . This toast having met with a most hearty reception , tho Prov . Grand Master followed with that of " Tho Clergy of all Denominations . " In proposing it , ho said : Before
we proceed to do the honours to which the chiefs of our Order are entitled , there is one class in this country who deserve our sympathy—the clergy of all denominations . They were , ho considercd , at all times ready to take up any good cause that might offer , aud to many of their number tho Freemasons of England were greatly indebted . He especially thanked tho Chaplain
on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge for his sermon delivered that day . Ho had therein ably expounded the many forms that Charity might tako . Bro . Rov . A . Collins Prov . G . Chaplain replied , Ho felt , with considerable jealousy , tho way in which the toast had been received . He looked upon it , not merely as a compliment paid by tho brethren to himself as Prov . G . Chaplain , or to the
clergy of all denominations , bnt moro as a reverential sign of their respect for tho Almighty ruler of the Universe itself . From the hearty reception tho brethren accorded His ministers below , Bro . Collins looked upon it that thoy wero in tho habit of giving to Him that respect due to His divine Majesty . As regarded himself ho had especially to thank tho Prov . G . Master for the kind words
ho had used in referring to his efforts of tlio afternoon , and also for the great honour paid him in appointing him to the position of Prov . G . Chaplain . It was quite unexpected and , he feared , quite undeserved , for ho could not remember anything that could entitle him to such recognition . The brethren of his town—Clare—were about to start a Lodgo , and ho considered his appointment should
be looked upon as a great compliment paid by the Prov . Grand Master to the new Lodge , and as such he had most willingly accepted it . He tendered a hearty invitation to all who might bo able to attend the consecration of the Clarence Lodge , No . 1823 , afc Clare , to take place on the 23 rd inst ., if they wero there they would have an opportunity of judging of the hospitality of the brethren in that
quarter . The Prov . Grand Master next gavo the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present . All knew , he said , how much Graud Lodge , by its periodical meetings tended to consolidate tho operations of Freemasonry throughout the country . It also supplied a model for subordinate Lodges to work to , and ever attended to the requirements
of the Colonial and Indian Lodges . With the toast he coupled the name of Bro . Lucia , their Prov . Grand Secretary , who had the honour to occupy tho position of Grand Sword Bearer of England . That brother in reply thanked tho Prov . Grand Master for associating his name with so distinguished a toast . He felt it a very great honour that he was placed in the position ho occupied iu Grand Lodge . After
a song from B' -n , Abbott , Bro . Rev . C J . Martyn Dep . P . G . M ., rose to propose the lit >'' . h of Lord U ' averney . Among the very many pleasing dutiea that devolved on him , none was more gratifying than to ask the brethren to drink to the very good health of the Prov . G . M . It was at all times a very great pleasure to him , as ho believed it was to all the brethren of Suffolk , to welcome tho well known , and
he might say , well-loved face of their Prov . Grand Master . Under his presidency , the brethren might be assured all would go well . Whenever they had tho pleasure of seeing hint at their meetings , they always heard many things which were useful and tended to the welfare of the Province . He considered tho brethren ought to feel very proud at having so distinguished a nobleman to preside over
them . It wns , ho said , no easy task to govern so large a Province as that of Suffolk , and great care had to be exercised iu the various appointments lest any feeling of favouritism might creep in . Bro . Martyn felt assured that all the appointments made by tho Prov . G . M . had beeu offered us a reward for merit aud ability . As regarded his attendance to tho work of t-hr . Province , it was well known that
he was always at hand v ,-JlLll he might bo wanted . On the 23 rd he had arranged to consecrate the new Lodge at Clare , and the fact ol the Prov . Grand Master himself taking so active a part in its formation should ensure success for tho new Lodge . The remarks of Bro . Martyn were frequently interrupted by the cheers of the brethren , and on their being called upon to drink the toast they expressed theii
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
approval in tho heartiest manner . The R . W . Prov . G . Master in renly said : Ho sometimes thonght that if kindness could have spoilt him he would have been spoilt long ago . The impression made on him by the kindness of the brethren made him , if possible , moro careful to deserve a repetition . In the work of hia office be fully appreciated the assistance he received from the brethren . He always
endeavoured to make himself conversant with what was going on in the Province , and hoped by personal interest in the work to ensure success . With regard to the question of promotion to the purple , it had ever been his desire that genuine merit should receive its just reward . Ho would especially remind tho brethren that in conferring tho honour of Provincial rank on any brother it was not merely a
compliment for the time being , bnt for all time , just the same as waa any great dignity conferred by England on those who had deserved well of their country . Ho then referred in complimentary words to the Stewards of the Province , especially mentioning their efforts on behalf of the Charities , and concluded by expressing hia idea of the working of each Officer of his Province in the words of one of fche homely ballads of our American cousins : —
" Whatever ho did , he did it with zest ; Whatever he did , he did his level beat . " After a song from Bro . Clarko P . G . D . of C , Lord Waveney proposed the health of his Deputy , Bro . C . J . Martyn . Without him , ho said , anything ho could do would be very trifling ; without him any shortcomings on his part would remain unrepaired . He was in .
debted to Bro . Martyn for the repose he was able to enjoy in the Masouic duties of the Province , and wero it not for that brother he feared that tho Craft in Suffolk would nofc continue its prosperous career . He was known and trusted in Suffolk , and known and trusted wherever Freemasonry was known . Bro . Martyn , after the hearty cheers which greeted him had subsided , said , —He hardly knew
how to thank tbo brethren for the reception thoy had accorded hira . If the Provincial Grand Master waa in danger of being spoilt by kindness , he wondered how it was thafc he had not been spoilt long since . One of his first thoughts in Freemasonry waa for the welfare of the Province of Suffolk , where , as the Deputy Prov . G . M ., he considered it was his duty to attend the Lodgea and look
after the interests of the members . If he did not fulfil those dutiea as efficiently as he shonld do , it waa becanse his time was so much occupied by other duties . He should continue to take a great interest in the various Lodges , and if he saw anything needing amendment should not be slow in mentioning it . He considered it a great pleasure to havo to work under such a Prov . G . Master , who on every occasion
couscienciously did his duty . Were it otherwise , he would deserve the appellation D . P . G . M ., not Deputy Pasfc Grand Master iu tho sense in which it was applied to him ( Brother Martyn ) , but as Deposed Prov . Grand Master . English Freemasons should , he considered , be thankful that thoy were enabled to keep clear of political and other discussions in Lodge . He concluded by paying
a just compliment to the Prov . G . Chaplain on the merits of ) the sermon preached by that brother after the maeting of Grand Lodgo . Lord Waveney then proposed the health of his Officers , coupling with the toast the name of the Junior Grand Warden of the Province . That brother replied , a song was given by Bro . Greenfield , aud tho thanks of the brethren were tendered to the entertaining Lodge for
the hearty reception thoy had given the Visitors to their town . Bros . Smyth and Strathern replied . The latter brother , having thanked the Prov . G . M . for coupling his name with the toast , referred to the unity thafc existed in tho Province , which he hoped would long continue , as then they could not fail to prosper . The brethren of Halesworth—a very small town compared with some iu
the Province—felt it a very great hononr thafc so many members of the Province should assemble at the Grand Lodgo when held in their midst . He considered that the plan of holding the meetings of Prov . Grand Lodge from town to town did much to strengthen Lodges and give an impetus to Freemasonry in the particular district . Bro . Pedgrift endorsed the remarks of the last
speaker , saying that after the last visit of Prov . Grand Lodge to their town in 1866 fifteen gentlemen had joined the Lodge . The health of Bro . Clarke the Director of Ceremonies waa most heartily proposed by Lord Waveney , in connection with "Our Masonic Charities , " the only regret of the Prov . G . Master seeming to be that the abilities of Bro . Clarke as D . of C . had nofc been given to the army ,
where , ho felt suro , he would have made his mark ; the way in which he had marshalled the processsion of the day particularly calling for approval . The Prov . Grand Master also referred to the scheme proposed by Lord Henniker some two yeara since , by which the brethren of Suffolk might tako a prominent place in the charitable lists of tho country , and hoped that before the next meeting of
Prov . G . Lodgo something definite would be arranged . Bro . Clarke tendered his thanks ; he considered ifc only his duty to do all in his power to enhance the comfort of the brethren . He waa especially gratified that his namo had been coupled with what might really be considered the toast of the evening . He felt assured that if any brother would only pay a visit to London during the time of
election to cither of the Charities he would be sure to support the Institutions personally , and do something in the way ot inducing bis friends to do the same . Ho felt assured that if the brethren of Suffolk wonld combine they could make sure of carrying every candidate they brought forward . Some further remarks followed from various speakers , who , although complimenting the
Province on what it bad done , considered that very mnch more ought to result from such an influential district . One brother pointed out that more than one-half of the votes to which the Province was entitled had been secured by their Deputy Prov . G . Master , aud therefore with such an example they were more to blarno
for being , as he considered , far from the position they should occupy The health of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Province was next given and acknowledged by those brethren . The Prov . G . Master then proposed the toast of the Visitors , to which Bro . W . W . Morgan jun . responded . The proceedings were then brought to a close and