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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset
mado by any of his brethren for the hirtheranco ot the interests of Masonry in general , and of that Province especially . Tho Chairman then proposed the health of four Grand Mnsiers of other Provinces — Lord Methuen , Wiltshire ; W . W . B . Beach , Hampshire ; Viscount Holmesilalo , Kent ; Lord Skelmcrsdalo , West Laucashiro . Ho most sinforcly thanked them for attending that day , and he conld only
hope that he should prove as good a Prov . Grand Master as they were . Lord Methuen briefly responded , lie said Masonry was largely coinpounded of Loyalty and Charity . They all knew that their Charity abounded , and that nothing could destroy their Loyalty . Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., said he could not help coming down that day to seo his old friend , Bro . Gnest , installed as Provincial Grand Master .
Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., referred to the thoroughly amicable feeling which existed between the Provincesof Hampshireand Dorsetshire . Lord Skelinersdnlo said he appeared that day before them in two characters —as Deputy Grand Master of the United Grand Lodgo of England ami as Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire . He conld assure them , as Grand Master of a proviuce , with the largest
Masonic constitnencyof any in England , that the brethren of Dorset had the hearty greetings of tho Lodges over which he had to rule . The Chairman then proposed tho health of tho Oiliceivs past and present of Grand Lodge , ho associated with the toast a gentleman whose namo was familiar to all of them , Lord Henry Thynne . He knew the toast would call forth the hearty 1 espouse which it always did . Ho
would mention in connection with the toast the names of Bros . Hervey , Grand Secretary , Sir Albert Woods , Grand Director of Ceremonies , an / 1 Chevalier Kuhe , Grand Organist . Lord Henry Thynne , iu responding , said ho could assure them tt . at for various reasons he had much pleasure in being present . Ho was greatly pleased at seeing the enthusiastic way in which his old fiiend Bro . Guest was received
in the Province . He also expresred hi . < satisfaction nt seeing the good fellowship which existed between the provinces of Dorsetshire and . Wiltshire . Brother Hervey , Grand Secretary , said he had been very gratified with the maimer in which tho proceedings of that day had been carried out . When ho looked at the services rendered by Brother Sir Albeit Woods ho felt they
must acknowledge that the officers of the Grand Lodge wero alive to the dnties devolving upon them , and were always ready to perform those duties . Although that was not the first time he had been present at their Provincial Grand Lodge , he was impressed that day by the manner iu which everything had been carried out , and by the hospitality showu them , which ho had never seen exceeded—ho
might say he had never seen equalled . He felt he mnst pay this tribute to the generosity and kind feeling of the Chairman . Sir Albert Woods also briefly responded . He said that he , like the previous speaker , had felt it his duty to be present on the occasion , and to render any assistance in his power , as every officer of the Grand Lodge was always ready to do , and if ho had contributed in any way
to tho success of the ceremony ho was pleased . Brother Chovalier Kuhe , Grand Organist , in responding , expressed the pleasure he felt in being present that day . Twenty-one years ago he spent his honeymoon in that very house , and he had a dim recollection of several lads who at that time wore dressed in jackets . Theso were now men , and it was a great pleasure to him to be there again that
day , to witness Bro . Montague Guest ' s installation as Provincial Grand Mastor . ( Cheers ) . The Chairman said : —Although tho toast he was about to propose came at a late hour of the evening , yet he waa sure it was not to them the least in importance . It was the health of the Deputy Grand Master of the Province , and past and present Provincial Grand Officers . He made
special allusion to Bro . W . Eliot , of Weymouth , n Past P . G . M . of Dorset , who had be . n sixty-one year 3 . a Mason , and was the oldest member of the Fraternity in the county . Ho regretted Bro . Eliot , owing to his great age , was unable to be present that evening . The Chairman proceeded to say that it would bo his endeavour to work with the Grand Officers of the Provii . ro , and he was sure they would
assist him to the best of their power . He would connect with the toast the name of Bro . T . B . Hanham , who was for the second timo the Provincial Grand Senior Warden . Bro . Hanham , in retuining thanks , said he did not think ho should be called upon to respond to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers of Dorset , who attended on that occasion , and whom he so unworthily represented . They gave
their thorough acquiescence to the appointment of Provincial Graud Master that had been made , and they were determined to show that was their feeling by supporting their Provincial Grand Master , aud maintaining that position which the Province of Dorset had achieved . Ho hoped all tho Provincial Grand Officers wonld concur in his remarks . Lord Skelmersdale said he rose to proposo a toast which was not
strictly Masonic , viz ., " tho Health of Sir Ivor Gnest . " He was Borry thafc Sir Ivor was not one of them . They all owed him a debt of gratitude for enabling his brother to entertain them so regally that evening , and he was sure they would drink the toast with the most hearty cheers . The Chairman proposed the health of tho Visitors , connecting with tho teast several brethren present belonging
to the Meridian Lodge of the 3 lst Regiment , stationed at Portland , antl particularly mentioning the names of Mr . Montagu , the son of their Deputy Giand Master , and Mr . Ralph Ilarbord , brother of Lord Srilheld , Provincial Grand Master of Norfolk , who was an active Mason . Bros . Montagu and Rev . Dr . Collis resprnded . The Chairman then proposed the Masonic Charities . Lord Methuen had said that
the motto of Freemasonry was Loyalty and Charity , and he could not help asking them to drink the health of Bro . Binckes , Secretary to the Boyb' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary to tho Benevolent Institution . Bro . F . Binckes said the toast had come home to them when they heard all present join in wishing happiness and prosperity to the Institutions just mentioned by the Provincial
Grand Master . But another toast ought not to bo forgotten . Thero was a large amount of Masonic distress which they were called upon to relieve and assist iu every way they conld . Ho shonld not take advantage of an exceptionally auspicious occasion like that to occupy their time with re . yard to it . He thought they might boast upon their inexhaustible loyalty and charity , aud he asked them to
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give their thanks to Bro . Benett-Stanford , who had accepted the position of Steward for the Boys' School this year , and to assist hiru in taking np a good list of subscriptions with him . He hoped the brethren would support him both materially and personally , and he was proud to acknowledge tho present Right Worshipful Grand Master as one of tho most munificent supporters of the Benevolent
Institutions . He had overy confidence thafc , under his benign rulo , tho Province of Dorset would reap tho greatest advantage . Bro . J . Terry said he thanked them very sincerely on behalf of the Benevolent Institution . Ho was most grateful to thorn for the support which it had received from that Province , and ho felt certain that
tho effort which would bo made on the following Friday would result most successfully . Tho amonnt contributed by tho brethren to the charity-box during the evening was £ 27 3 s 3 d . The brethren then separated , highly gratified with tho princely liberality with which they had been entertained .
District Grand Lodge Of Tasmania.
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF TASMANIA .
FTHIE ceremony of installing Bro . William Simmons Hammond , - * - P . M ., as District Grand Master of Tasmania , and of opening the District Grand Lodge , took place in the Masonic Hall , which was very tastefully arranged for the occasion , on Tuosday , 27 th February last . The dais was reserved for the Worshipful Masters , Past ; Masters , and other members of the District Grand Lodgo , and the west end of tho hall for Master Masons . The number of members
present was about 120 . Out of 27 who could claim to sifc in the District Grand Ledge , 23 signed their names in the attendance book . The authority of the 11 . W . the District Grand Master for opening tho District Grand Lodgo having been read , ifc was proposed , seconded , and carried , that Bro . P . M . Toby act as Installing Master ; P . M . Wiso as S . W ., P . M . Stisman as J . W ., and P . M . Clark as
Sword-Bearer . The District Grand Lodge was then opened in form , and an announcement was made by Bro . P . M . Smith , as Herald , that the E . W . tho District Grand Master desired admission , to receive the benefit of Installation , which having been duly reported , and his patent of appointment received and read , a deputation , consisting of P . M . 's Jamieson , Scott , Davcv , and Smith , the Chaplain and four
Stewards , withdrew , for the purpose of introducing the Grand Master The D . Grand Master haviug been introduced by the P . Masters , was conducted to a seat on tho left of the Presiding Master , and presented for installation . The Installing Officer addressed him in prescribed form on the importance of the office to which he had been , appointed . He was then requested to kneel while the Chaplain
offered up the Installation Prayer ; and , still kneeling , he was obligated by the Installing Officer , after which he was clothed and invested with the insignia of his office , and conducted to the chair . The Herald sounded tho . trumpet , and Bro . P . M . Wise proclaimed the installation , the brethren saluting the D . Grand Master according to ancient form , passing round the Lodge while the organ played the
march from " Eli . " Tho D . Grand Master then appointed his Deputy District Grand Master , Bro . P . M . Georgo Smith , who was obligated , proclaimed , and saluted according to ancient form ; and proceeded to appoint the other officers of tho D . G . Lodge for the ensuing vear , as follows : —Bros . F . H . Wiso D . G . S . W ., L . Susman D . G . J . W . ' , Rev . 11 . D . P . Harris D . G . Chap ., C . Toby D . G . Sec , W . A .
B . Jamieson D . G . S . D ., 0 . W . Eocher D . G . J . D ., J . A . Ferguson D . G . D . of C , John Clarke D . G . Sw . B ., George Beaumont D . G . T yler , Jno . Hamilton , W . R . Davey , and G . W . Fletcher D . G . Stewards . Bro . W . H . Bnrgess jun . was elected by the D . Grand Lodge to be D . Graud Treasurer . All these officers , with the exception of the D . G . D . of C , wero severally invested with the insignia of office .
Bros . Jno . Hamilton and T . M . Evans were appointed as Auditors , and the following brethren as a Committee of General Purposes , viz ., the Senior and Junior D . G . Wardens , the D . Grand Chaplain , D . G . Treasurer , D . G . Secretary , Senior and Junior D . G . Deacons , G . F . Huston W . M ., T . H . Magrath W . M ., J . Perkins jun ., and E . Fitzgerald , Wardens of Lodge 536 . The D . Grand Lodge was then closed in due
form , and the brethren retired , the Processional March being repeated . At eight o ' clock there was a grand banquet in the hall , about 110 members being present , on the invitation of the D . Grand Master . The D . Grand Master presided , supported on the right by W . M . ' a and on the left by tho P . M . ' s , the vice-chair being occupied bv Bro .
P . M . Wise . After tho removal of the cloth , the toasts of Tho Queen and tho Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Grand Master of England , and His Excellency the Governor , was proposed by the Chairman , and enthusiastically received . Bro . F . H . Wise in proposing the Right Worshipful District Grand Master , said : —Right Worshipful Master and Brethren— After some 23 years active experience , in i
reemasonry in Tasmania , to bo permitted the pleasure of witnessing such a gathering as assembled in Lodge this evening to do hononr to yon , worshipful Sir , was indeed truly gratifying . The toast placed in my hands at so short a notice is one that I cannot render thafc justice to which it deserves upon the present occasion . Upon so memorable an event I could havo wished , had time been allowed me ,
to offer for the information of younger brethren a short history of Freemasonry in this colony , but , as I cannot do so , I must content myself with recalling to mind a few of the events which have passed under my immediate experience . It will bo in the recollection of some of onr older brethren how , years back , wo had to carry on the good work of Freemasonry under serions difficulties . Many will
remember occasions during tho last twenty years when we could scarcely gather enough members to open a Lodge , and others will recollect when for a timo we did not meet at all . But , thanks to the indomitable perseverance of a few brethreu , who , knowing they were associated in a good cause , strove manfully to preserve our ancient and honourable institution , and to tide ifc over the difficulties
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset
mado by any of his brethren for the hirtheranco ot the interests of Masonry in general , and of that Province especially . Tho Chairman then proposed the health of four Grand Mnsiers of other Provinces — Lord Methuen , Wiltshire ; W . W . B . Beach , Hampshire ; Viscount Holmesilalo , Kent ; Lord Skelmcrsdalo , West Laucashiro . Ho most sinforcly thanked them for attending that day , and he conld only
hope that he should prove as good a Prov . Grand Master as they were . Lord Methuen briefly responded , lie said Masonry was largely coinpounded of Loyalty and Charity . They all knew that their Charity abounded , and that nothing could destroy their Loyalty . Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., said he could not help coming down that day to seo his old friend , Bro . Gnest , installed as Provincial Grand Master .
Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., referred to the thoroughly amicable feeling which existed between the Provincesof Hampshireand Dorsetshire . Lord Skelinersdnlo said he appeared that day before them in two characters —as Deputy Grand Master of the United Grand Lodgo of England ami as Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire . He conld assure them , as Grand Master of a proviuce , with the largest
Masonic constitnencyof any in England , that the brethren of Dorset had the hearty greetings of tho Lodges over which he had to rule . The Chairman then proposed tho health of tho Oiliceivs past and present of Grand Lodge , ho associated with the toast a gentleman whose namo was familiar to all of them , Lord Henry Thynne . He knew the toast would call forth the hearty 1 espouse which it always did . Ho
would mention in connection with the toast the names of Bros . Hervey , Grand Secretary , Sir Albert Woods , Grand Director of Ceremonies , an / 1 Chevalier Kuhe , Grand Organist . Lord Henry Thynne , iu responding , said ho could assure them tt . at for various reasons he had much pleasure in being present . Ho was greatly pleased at seeing the enthusiastic way in which his old fiiend Bro . Guest was received
in the Province . He also expresred hi . < satisfaction nt seeing the good fellowship which existed between the provinces of Dorsetshire and . Wiltshire . Brother Hervey , Grand Secretary , said he had been very gratified with the maimer in which tho proceedings of that day had been carried out . When ho looked at the services rendered by Brother Sir Albeit Woods ho felt they
must acknowledge that the officers of the Grand Lodge wero alive to the dnties devolving upon them , and were always ready to perform those duties . Although that was not the first time he had been present at their Provincial Grand Lodge , he was impressed that day by the manner iu which everything had been carried out , and by the hospitality showu them , which ho had never seen exceeded—ho
might say he had never seen equalled . He felt he mnst pay this tribute to the generosity and kind feeling of the Chairman . Sir Albert Woods also briefly responded . He said that he , like the previous speaker , had felt it his duty to be present on the occasion , and to render any assistance in his power , as every officer of the Grand Lodge was always ready to do , and if ho had contributed in any way
to tho success of the ceremony ho was pleased . Brother Chovalier Kuhe , Grand Organist , in responding , expressed the pleasure he felt in being present that day . Twenty-one years ago he spent his honeymoon in that very house , and he had a dim recollection of several lads who at that time wore dressed in jackets . Theso were now men , and it was a great pleasure to him to be there again that
day , to witness Bro . Montague Guest ' s installation as Provincial Grand Mastor . ( Cheers ) . The Chairman said : —Although tho toast he was about to propose came at a late hour of the evening , yet he waa sure it was not to them the least in importance . It was the health of the Deputy Grand Master of the Province , and past and present Provincial Grand Officers . He made
special allusion to Bro . W . Eliot , of Weymouth , n Past P . G . M . of Dorset , who had be . n sixty-one year 3 . a Mason , and was the oldest member of the Fraternity in the county . Ho regretted Bro . Eliot , owing to his great age , was unable to be present that evening . The Chairman proceeded to say that it would bo his endeavour to work with the Grand Officers of the Provii . ro , and he was sure they would
assist him to the best of their power . He would connect with the toast the name of Bro . T . B . Hanham , who was for the second timo the Provincial Grand Senior Warden . Bro . Hanham , in retuining thanks , said he did not think ho should be called upon to respond to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers of Dorset , who attended on that occasion , and whom he so unworthily represented . They gave
their thorough acquiescence to the appointment of Provincial Graud Master that had been made , and they were determined to show that was their feeling by supporting their Provincial Grand Master , aud maintaining that position which the Province of Dorset had achieved . Ho hoped all tho Provincial Grand Officers wonld concur in his remarks . Lord Skelmersdale said he rose to proposo a toast which was not
strictly Masonic , viz ., " tho Health of Sir Ivor Gnest . " He was Borry thafc Sir Ivor was not one of them . They all owed him a debt of gratitude for enabling his brother to entertain them so regally that evening , and he was sure they would drink the toast with the most hearty cheers . The Chairman proposed the health of tho Visitors , connecting with tho teast several brethren present belonging
to the Meridian Lodge of the 3 lst Regiment , stationed at Portland , antl particularly mentioning the names of Mr . Montagu , the son of their Deputy Giand Master , and Mr . Ralph Ilarbord , brother of Lord Srilheld , Provincial Grand Master of Norfolk , who was an active Mason . Bros . Montagu and Rev . Dr . Collis resprnded . The Chairman then proposed the Masonic Charities . Lord Methuen had said that
the motto of Freemasonry was Loyalty and Charity , and he could not help asking them to drink the health of Bro . Binckes , Secretary to the Boyb' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary to tho Benevolent Institution . Bro . F . Binckes said the toast had come home to them when they heard all present join in wishing happiness and prosperity to the Institutions just mentioned by the Provincial
Grand Master . But another toast ought not to bo forgotten . Thero was a large amount of Masonic distress which they were called upon to relieve and assist iu every way they conld . Ho shonld not take advantage of an exceptionally auspicious occasion like that to occupy their time with re . yard to it . He thought they might boast upon their inexhaustible loyalty and charity , aud he asked them to
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset
give their thanks to Bro . Benett-Stanford , who had accepted the position of Steward for the Boys' School this year , and to assist hiru in taking np a good list of subscriptions with him . He hoped the brethren would support him both materially and personally , and he was proud to acknowledge tho present Right Worshipful Grand Master as one of tho most munificent supporters of the Benevolent
Institutions . He had overy confidence thafc , under his benign rulo , tho Province of Dorset would reap tho greatest advantage . Bro . J . Terry said he thanked them very sincerely on behalf of the Benevolent Institution . Ho was most grateful to thorn for the support which it had received from that Province , and ho felt certain that
tho effort which would bo made on the following Friday would result most successfully . Tho amonnt contributed by tho brethren to the charity-box during the evening was £ 27 3 s 3 d . The brethren then separated , highly gratified with tho princely liberality with which they had been entertained .
District Grand Lodge Of Tasmania.
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF TASMANIA .
FTHIE ceremony of installing Bro . William Simmons Hammond , - * - P . M ., as District Grand Master of Tasmania , and of opening the District Grand Lodge , took place in the Masonic Hall , which was very tastefully arranged for the occasion , on Tuosday , 27 th February last . The dais was reserved for the Worshipful Masters , Past ; Masters , and other members of the District Grand Lodgo , and the west end of tho hall for Master Masons . The number of members
present was about 120 . Out of 27 who could claim to sifc in the District Grand Ledge , 23 signed their names in the attendance book . The authority of the 11 . W . the District Grand Master for opening tho District Grand Lodgo having been read , ifc was proposed , seconded , and carried , that Bro . P . M . Toby act as Installing Master ; P . M . Wiso as S . W ., P . M . Stisman as J . W ., and P . M . Clark as
Sword-Bearer . The District Grand Lodge was then opened in form , and an announcement was made by Bro . P . M . Smith , as Herald , that the E . W . tho District Grand Master desired admission , to receive the benefit of Installation , which having been duly reported , and his patent of appointment received and read , a deputation , consisting of P . M . 's Jamieson , Scott , Davcv , and Smith , the Chaplain and four
Stewards , withdrew , for the purpose of introducing the Grand Master The D . Grand Master haviug been introduced by the P . Masters , was conducted to a seat on tho left of the Presiding Master , and presented for installation . The Installing Officer addressed him in prescribed form on the importance of the office to which he had been , appointed . He was then requested to kneel while the Chaplain
offered up the Installation Prayer ; and , still kneeling , he was obligated by the Installing Officer , after which he was clothed and invested with the insignia of his office , and conducted to the chair . The Herald sounded tho . trumpet , and Bro . P . M . Wise proclaimed the installation , the brethren saluting the D . Grand Master according to ancient form , passing round the Lodge while the organ played the
march from " Eli . " Tho D . Grand Master then appointed his Deputy District Grand Master , Bro . P . M . Georgo Smith , who was obligated , proclaimed , and saluted according to ancient form ; and proceeded to appoint the other officers of tho D . G . Lodge for the ensuing vear , as follows : —Bros . F . H . Wiso D . G . S . W ., L . Susman D . G . J . W . ' , Rev . 11 . D . P . Harris D . G . Chap ., C . Toby D . G . Sec , W . A .
B . Jamieson D . G . S . D ., 0 . W . Eocher D . G . J . D ., J . A . Ferguson D . G . D . of C , John Clarke D . G . Sw . B ., George Beaumont D . G . T yler , Jno . Hamilton , W . R . Davey , and G . W . Fletcher D . G . Stewards . Bro . W . H . Bnrgess jun . was elected by the D . Grand Lodge to be D . Graud Treasurer . All these officers , with the exception of the D . G . D . of C , wero severally invested with the insignia of office .
Bros . Jno . Hamilton and T . M . Evans were appointed as Auditors , and the following brethren as a Committee of General Purposes , viz ., the Senior and Junior D . G . Wardens , the D . Grand Chaplain , D . G . Treasurer , D . G . Secretary , Senior and Junior D . G . Deacons , G . F . Huston W . M ., T . H . Magrath W . M ., J . Perkins jun ., and E . Fitzgerald , Wardens of Lodge 536 . The D . Grand Lodge was then closed in due
form , and the brethren retired , the Processional March being repeated . At eight o ' clock there was a grand banquet in the hall , about 110 members being present , on the invitation of the D . Grand Master . The D . Grand Master presided , supported on the right by W . M . ' a and on the left by tho P . M . ' s , the vice-chair being occupied bv Bro .
P . M . Wise . After tho removal of the cloth , the toasts of Tho Queen and tho Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Grand Master of England , and His Excellency the Governor , was proposed by the Chairman , and enthusiastically received . Bro . F . H . Wise in proposing the Right Worshipful District Grand Master , said : —Right Worshipful Master and Brethren— After some 23 years active experience , in i
reemasonry in Tasmania , to bo permitted the pleasure of witnessing such a gathering as assembled in Lodge this evening to do hononr to yon , worshipful Sir , was indeed truly gratifying . The toast placed in my hands at so short a notice is one that I cannot render thafc justice to which it deserves upon the present occasion . Upon so memorable an event I could havo wished , had time been allowed me ,
to offer for the information of younger brethren a short history of Freemasonry in this colony , but , as I cannot do so , I must content myself with recalling to mind a few of the events which have passed under my immediate experience . It will bo in the recollection of some of onr older brethren how , years back , wo had to carry on the good work of Freemasonry under serions difficulties . Many will
remember occasions during tho last twenty years when we could scarcely gather enough members to open a Lodge , and others will recollect when for a timo we did not meet at all . But , thanks to the indomitable perseverance of a few brethreu , who , knowing they were associated in a good cause , strove manfully to preserve our ancient and honourable institution , and to tide ifc over the difficulties