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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
and bis P . G . Officers entered , and the Provincial Grand Lodge waa opened in dne form , and the usual preliminary business , including tho confirmation of minntes , disposed of , after which the Reports of tho Provincial Committee of General Purposes and the Provincial Charity Committee were read , confirmed and adopted . Tho Report of the Committee of General Pnrposes , after referring to tho
satisfactory state of the P . G . Lodge funds and the position and progress of Masonry in the Proviuee , made special meetion of tho recent addition to tho roll of Lodges by tho constitution of the Granite Lodge , No . 2028 , which , under the special care and management of its W . M ., Bro . the Rev . VV . Langley , to whom the entire credit for its formation waa due , had already met with most encouraging success ,
the" Lodgo now numbering nearly thirty members , of whom fifteen had been initiated in it since February last . Tho probability of the early establishment of additional Lodges in the rapidly . increasing County town of Leicester was also alluded to . The report then dwelt at some length npon the recent extensive and costly alterations and additions to Freemasons' flail , Leicester , including the entire
rebuilding of the Lodge Room , whioh , it was hoped , would greatly increase the comfort and add to the convenience of the members of the Lodges and other bodies meeting within it . The revision of the Provincial Bye-laws had made but little progress , the Committee deeming it desirable to delay proceedings therewith for a short time in order that opportunity might be taken for
corresponding with other Provinces which in consequence of the recent revision of the Book of Constitutions , were intending to revise their own Bye-laws . As a temporary measure it was recommended that the additional fees sanctioned by Rnle 10-1 of the Book of Constitution be added to the table of fees in force in this Province and further that fees of honour be charged in respeot of the now offices of
Provincial Grand Standard Bearer and Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary . After referring to the presentation to the R . W . Bro . W . Kelly P . P . G . M . of a life-size poitrait of himself , and treating upon certain matters of local interest , the Report concluded by alluding in very complimentary terms to the appointments of Bros . S . S . Partridge aa D . P . G . M . and the Eev . C . Henton Wood as Provincial
Grand Secretary . The Report of the Charity Committee was as follows : — " During the past Masonio year , yonr Committee have to report that no candidate from this Province for either of the Great Central Masonic Charities has claimed our support . This has enabled them to clear np all debts and lay up a store of over five hundred votes for the Benevolent Institution , to be used at future elections .
The alliance of onr small Province with those of Wilts , Somerset , Monmouthshire and others for voting purposes has hitherto worked m a most advantageous manner and resulted in tbe return of their candidates , and your Committee hope it may be adhered to in the future . During the year small grants of money have been made to the widow of a late member of the Loughborough Lodge , and also to a
brother of St . John ' s Lodge , to help him in his removal from the town , and yonr Committee very mnoh regret that owing to the fact of the Loughborough brother not continuing his subscriptions to a Lodge under the English Constitution that his boy is ineligible for the Boys' School . The case is a bad one , and they are very anxions that something further may be done . To Bro . S . S . Partridge
D . P . G . M . are justly dne the thanks of the Committeo for his most energetic and successful services as Steward of the Province on the occasion of the Bfnevolent Institution Festival for Aged Masons and their Widows , when his list reached the magnificent sura of £ 353 14 s , being one of the largest bronght up to thi 3 Festival . And your Committee cannot allow this opportunity to pass wichont expressing
tho great pleasure with which they have heard of the appointment of Bro . Partridge to the honourable post of Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and offering him their most hearty congratulations . The Girls' School this year prefers its claim for support from tho Province . Hitherto it has been onr custom that one of those who had previously held a Stewardship for the Boys '
should be appointed—therefore , from the list of those willing to serve , your Committee have nominated Bro . Captain Richardson for the Girls' School Festival , with a very grateful remembrance of the list he presented on a former occasion . The Secretary having tendered his resignation of the office , which he has held for six years , your Committee have much pleasure in reporting that Bro . Miles J .
Walker has succeeded to that office , the duties of which your Committee are convinced he will carry out with the same energy and enthusiasm as he has shown in the Charity Association Secretaryship . Before closing their report yonr Committee wish to place upon record their great regret at the resignation of Bro . Rev . W . Langley , and their obligations to him for his past services . To his untiring
zeal and energy are due the successes that have hitherto attended all the work in connection with the Blasonic Charity voting organisation of this Province , while to his genial manner and brotherly principles may bo attributed our kindly relations with other Provinces , by whose assistance wo have always been enabled to secure the election of any of onr selected candidates . " The Prov . Grand Registrar ' s report was
read , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s accounts wore duly passed , after which Bro . Robert White , who has efficiently discharged the duties of tho office for several years past , was unanimously reelected as Provincial Grand Treasurer , a vote of thanks to him being at tho same time passed for his valuable services . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master nominate having been duly announced , tho
Riwht Worshipful Provincial Grand Master directed a deputation , consisting of the two Provincial Grand Deacons , the Proviucial Grand Director of Ceremonies and the Provincial Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , with two Provincial Grand Stewards , to receivo him . On the Deputy Provincial Grand Muster nominate being introduced , his patent of appointment was read , after which the Right
Worship ful Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren on the snbject oF tho appointment , and subsequently obligated and installed Bro . Samuel S . Partridge as Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire aud Rutland . The usual salute having been given , the newly-installed Deputy Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren , esurtntsin ^ his thanks , firstly to the Eight Worshipful
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
Provincial Grand Master for the honour he had conferred in appointing him to so honourable a post , and in the next place to the brethren generally , not only for their cordial congratulations ou that present occasion , but also for the invariable kindness and consideration he received at their hands during the twelve years he had occupied the important position of Provincial Grand Secretary , and which had
rendered the sompwhat onerous duties of the office pleasurable and agreeable to him . After briefly touching upon various matters of local Provincial interest the Deputy Provincial Grand Master expressed his determination to uphold the honour and dignity of Prov . Grand Lodge to the utmost of his power , and announced his intention of periodically making official visits to tho several Lodges of the
Province . The Right Worshipful Past Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Kelly , referred in very enlogistic terms to the distinguished services of Bro . G . Toller jnn ., Past Provincial Deputy Grand Master , and proposed a vote of thanka to him for the able manner in whioh during tho past four years and a-half he had discharged the duties
of that office . The ; motion was seconded by Bro . Rev . W . Langley , and carried with acclamation . Bro . Captain Richardson Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearer waa elected to represent the Province at the ensuing Festival of the Girls' School . The Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master . ippointed and invested his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —
Bro . Dr . G . T . Willan P . M . 1130 ... Prov . G . Senior Warden J . Barber P . M . 50 Prov . G . Janior Warden Kev . W . Langley P . M . 50 and 1130 " ) and W . M . 2028 > Prov . G . Chaplains Rev . A . P . Dawson M . A . ( re-app . ) ) R . Waik P . M . ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . Treasurer R . S . Toller W . M . 1560 Prov . G . Registrar Rev . C . H . Wood . M . A .. P . M . 1560 Prov . G . Secretary
W . A . Musson P . M . and W . M . 779 Prov . G . Senior Deacon R . Michie V 7 . M . 279 Prov . G . Junior Deacon J . Metcalfe P . M . 1767 S . W . 2028 Prov . G . Supt . of Works J . Young P . M . 523 ( re-appointerl ) Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies A . H . Marsh W . M . 1130 Prov . G . A . D . of Cors . A . Mclvor Tindall W . M . 1330 ... Prov . G . Sword Bearer W . Wilkinson W . M . 1007 ... 1 T > „„„ r otan / iarfi T > QO „„ ,. < , B . A . Smith W . M . 523 j Pr 0 V - G ' Standard Bearera T . B . Laxton 1391 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Organist G . Matt W . M . 1391 Prov . G . Pursuivant
L . P . ChamberlainW . M . elect 1265 Prov . G . Assist . Pursuivant C . F . Wike 279 - » E . J . Foxwell 50 J flSSSmZ::::::>*•*stewarda C . F . Massie 1330 | F . B . Wilmer 2028 J J:£S:::::JP .G .^,
The remaining business on the agenda paper having been disposed of , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form . The annual banquet , at whioh the newly-installed Deputy Provincial Grand Master presided , was served at the George Hotel by the worthy host Bro . J . Selby .
The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Edgar Bowyer Past Gr . md Standard Bearer . After the reading
and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Terry , the Sec , reported the death of four annuitants . On the list of candidates to be placed among those who desired to become annuitants of the Institution there were nine males and
five females . One of the male cases was rejected . Five London male cases and three country were accepted ; also two Lon'don and two country female cases , but one female case was deferred till next meeting . Dr . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . moved a vote of thanks to Bro . G . B . Abbott , who
has recently written a history of the Institution , which has been printed and circulated . This having beeu seconded and carried , notice of motion was given for next meeting for conferring a Vice-Patronship of the Institution on the
writer . Considerable advantage was derived at this meeting from the new rule , adopted by the Committee of the Benevolent Institution , that a printed list of the brethren and widows seeking to become candidates for the
annuity should be printed and placed in the hands of each member of the Committee . The list was admirably drawn up , and gave all the particulars of each case . By this means considerable time was saved in dealing with the
cases . This is a step in the right direction , and we shortly hope to see the plan adopted in the scholastic institutions , whore fuller particulars as to the parents are so often deemed requisite .
HOLLOW AY ' PILLS . —All onr Faculties . —Almost all disorders of the human body aro distinctly to be traced to some impurity of the blood . The purification of that iluid is tho first step towards health . Holloway's Pills recommend tiiein . solrcs to the attention of all suchsufferers . They search out and remove all impurities from tho vital fluid . In indigestion , confirmed dyspepsia , and chronic constipation the most beneficial effects have been and always mast be , obtained from tho wholesome power exerted by these purifying Pills over tho digestion . Persons whose lives havo been , restored to ease , strength , and ! pekvet health by Holloway ' s Pills , aftor fruitless trial o £ the whole pharmaj copceia of physic , attest tins fact . This is beyond dispute .
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
and bis P . G . Officers entered , and the Provincial Grand Lodge waa opened in dne form , and the usual preliminary business , including tho confirmation of minntes , disposed of , after which the Reports of tho Provincial Committee of General Purposes and the Provincial Charity Committee were read , confirmed and adopted . Tho Report of the Committee of General Pnrposes , after referring to tho
satisfactory state of the P . G . Lodge funds and the position and progress of Masonry in the Proviuee , made special meetion of tho recent addition to tho roll of Lodges by tho constitution of the Granite Lodge , No . 2028 , which , under the special care and management of its W . M ., Bro . the Rev . VV . Langley , to whom the entire credit for its formation waa due , had already met with most encouraging success ,
the" Lodgo now numbering nearly thirty members , of whom fifteen had been initiated in it since February last . Tho probability of the early establishment of additional Lodges in the rapidly . increasing County town of Leicester was also alluded to . The report then dwelt at some length npon the recent extensive and costly alterations and additions to Freemasons' flail , Leicester , including the entire
rebuilding of the Lodge Room , whioh , it was hoped , would greatly increase the comfort and add to the convenience of the members of the Lodges and other bodies meeting within it . The revision of the Provincial Bye-laws had made but little progress , the Committee deeming it desirable to delay proceedings therewith for a short time in order that opportunity might be taken for
corresponding with other Provinces which in consequence of the recent revision of the Book of Constitutions , were intending to revise their own Bye-laws . As a temporary measure it was recommended that the additional fees sanctioned by Rnle 10-1 of the Book of Constitution be added to the table of fees in force in this Province and further that fees of honour be charged in respeot of the now offices of
Provincial Grand Standard Bearer and Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary . After referring to the presentation to the R . W . Bro . W . Kelly P . P . G . M . of a life-size poitrait of himself , and treating upon certain matters of local interest , the Report concluded by alluding in very complimentary terms to the appointments of Bros . S . S . Partridge aa D . P . G . M . and the Eev . C . Henton Wood as Provincial
Grand Secretary . The Report of the Charity Committee was as follows : — " During the past Masonio year , yonr Committee have to report that no candidate from this Province for either of the Great Central Masonic Charities has claimed our support . This has enabled them to clear np all debts and lay up a store of over five hundred votes for the Benevolent Institution , to be used at future elections .
The alliance of onr small Province with those of Wilts , Somerset , Monmouthshire and others for voting purposes has hitherto worked m a most advantageous manner and resulted in tbe return of their candidates , and your Committee hope it may be adhered to in the future . During the year small grants of money have been made to the widow of a late member of the Loughborough Lodge , and also to a
brother of St . John ' s Lodge , to help him in his removal from the town , and yonr Committee very mnoh regret that owing to the fact of the Loughborough brother not continuing his subscriptions to a Lodge under the English Constitution that his boy is ineligible for the Boys' School . The case is a bad one , and they are very anxions that something further may be done . To Bro . S . S . Partridge
D . P . G . M . are justly dne the thanks of the Committeo for his most energetic and successful services as Steward of the Province on the occasion of the Bfnevolent Institution Festival for Aged Masons and their Widows , when his list reached the magnificent sura of £ 353 14 s , being one of the largest bronght up to thi 3 Festival . And your Committee cannot allow this opportunity to pass wichont expressing
tho great pleasure with which they have heard of the appointment of Bro . Partridge to the honourable post of Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and offering him their most hearty congratulations . The Girls' School this year prefers its claim for support from tho Province . Hitherto it has been onr custom that one of those who had previously held a Stewardship for the Boys '
should be appointed—therefore , from the list of those willing to serve , your Committee have nominated Bro . Captain Richardson for the Girls' School Festival , with a very grateful remembrance of the list he presented on a former occasion . The Secretary having tendered his resignation of the office , which he has held for six years , your Committee have much pleasure in reporting that Bro . Miles J .
Walker has succeeded to that office , the duties of which your Committee are convinced he will carry out with the same energy and enthusiasm as he has shown in the Charity Association Secretaryship . Before closing their report yonr Committee wish to place upon record their great regret at the resignation of Bro . Rev . W . Langley , and their obligations to him for his past services . To his untiring
zeal and energy are due the successes that have hitherto attended all the work in connection with the Blasonic Charity voting organisation of this Province , while to his genial manner and brotherly principles may bo attributed our kindly relations with other Provinces , by whose assistance wo have always been enabled to secure the election of any of onr selected candidates . " The Prov . Grand Registrar ' s report was
read , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s accounts wore duly passed , after which Bro . Robert White , who has efficiently discharged the duties of tho office for several years past , was unanimously reelected as Provincial Grand Treasurer , a vote of thanks to him being at tho same time passed for his valuable services . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master nominate having been duly announced , tho
Riwht Worshipful Provincial Grand Master directed a deputation , consisting of the two Provincial Grand Deacons , the Proviucial Grand Director of Ceremonies and the Provincial Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , with two Provincial Grand Stewards , to receivo him . On the Deputy Provincial Grand Muster nominate being introduced , his patent of appointment was read , after which the Right
Worship ful Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren on the snbject oF tho appointment , and subsequently obligated and installed Bro . Samuel S . Partridge as Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire aud Rutland . The usual salute having been given , the newly-installed Deputy Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren , esurtntsin ^ his thanks , firstly to the Eight Worshipful
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
Provincial Grand Master for the honour he had conferred in appointing him to so honourable a post , and in the next place to the brethren generally , not only for their cordial congratulations ou that present occasion , but also for the invariable kindness and consideration he received at their hands during the twelve years he had occupied the important position of Provincial Grand Secretary , and which had
rendered the sompwhat onerous duties of the office pleasurable and agreeable to him . After briefly touching upon various matters of local Provincial interest the Deputy Provincial Grand Master expressed his determination to uphold the honour and dignity of Prov . Grand Lodge to the utmost of his power , and announced his intention of periodically making official visits to tho several Lodges of the
Province . The Right Worshipful Past Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Kelly , referred in very enlogistic terms to the distinguished services of Bro . G . Toller jnn ., Past Provincial Deputy Grand Master , and proposed a vote of thanka to him for the able manner in whioh during tho past four years and a-half he had discharged the duties
of that office . The ; motion was seconded by Bro . Rev . W . Langley , and carried with acclamation . Bro . Captain Richardson Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearer waa elected to represent the Province at the ensuing Festival of the Girls' School . The Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master . ippointed and invested his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —
Bro . Dr . G . T . Willan P . M . 1130 ... Prov . G . Senior Warden J . Barber P . M . 50 Prov . G . Janior Warden Kev . W . Langley P . M . 50 and 1130 " ) and W . M . 2028 > Prov . G . Chaplains Rev . A . P . Dawson M . A . ( re-app . ) ) R . Waik P . M . ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . Treasurer R . S . Toller W . M . 1560 Prov . G . Registrar Rev . C . H . Wood . M . A .. P . M . 1560 Prov . G . Secretary
W . A . Musson P . M . and W . M . 779 Prov . G . Senior Deacon R . Michie V 7 . M . 279 Prov . G . Junior Deacon J . Metcalfe P . M . 1767 S . W . 2028 Prov . G . Supt . of Works J . Young P . M . 523 ( re-appointerl ) Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies A . H . Marsh W . M . 1130 Prov . G . A . D . of Cors . A . Mclvor Tindall W . M . 1330 ... Prov . G . Sword Bearer W . Wilkinson W . M . 1007 ... 1 T > „„„ r otan / iarfi T > QO „„ ,. < , B . A . Smith W . M . 523 j Pr 0 V - G ' Standard Bearera T . B . Laxton 1391 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Organist G . Matt W . M . 1391 Prov . G . Pursuivant
L . P . ChamberlainW . M . elect 1265 Prov . G . Assist . Pursuivant C . F . Wike 279 - » E . J . Foxwell 50 J flSSSmZ::::::>*•*stewarda C . F . Massie 1330 | F . B . Wilmer 2028 J J:£S:::::JP .G .^,
The remaining business on the agenda paper having been disposed of , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form . The annual banquet , at whioh the newly-installed Deputy Provincial Grand Master presided , was served at the George Hotel by the worthy host Bro . J . Selby .
The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Edgar Bowyer Past Gr . md Standard Bearer . After the reading
and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Terry , the Sec , reported the death of four annuitants . On the list of candidates to be placed among those who desired to become annuitants of the Institution there were nine males and
five females . One of the male cases was rejected . Five London male cases and three country were accepted ; also two Lon'don and two country female cases , but one female case was deferred till next meeting . Dr . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . moved a vote of thanks to Bro . G . B . Abbott , who
has recently written a history of the Institution , which has been printed and circulated . This having beeu seconded and carried , notice of motion was given for next meeting for conferring a Vice-Patronship of the Institution on the
writer . Considerable advantage was derived at this meeting from the new rule , adopted by the Committee of the Benevolent Institution , that a printed list of the brethren and widows seeking to become candidates for the
annuity should be printed and placed in the hands of each member of the Committee . The list was admirably drawn up , and gave all the particulars of each case . By this means considerable time was saved in dealing with the
cases . This is a step in the right direction , and we shortly hope to see the plan adopted in the scholastic institutions , whore fuller particulars as to the parents are so often deemed requisite .
HOLLOW AY ' PILLS . —All onr Faculties . —Almost all disorders of the human body aro distinctly to be traced to some impurity of the blood . The purification of that iluid is tho first step towards health . Holloway's Pills recommend tiiein . solrcs to the attention of all suchsufferers . They search out and remove all impurities from tho vital fluid . In indigestion , confirmed dyspepsia , and chronic constipation the most beneficial effects have been and always mast be , obtained from tho wholesome power exerted by these purifying Pills over tho digestion . Persons whose lives havo been , restored to ease , strength , and ! pekvet health by Holloway ' s Pills , aftor fruitless trial o £ the whole pharmaj copceia of physic , attest tins fact . This is beyond dispute .