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Province Of Surrey.
has for its object the worship of the Great God whom we all acknowledge and serve . Let the text be our password : " The God of heaven , He will prosper ns ; therefore wo His servants will arise and build . "
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
FAVOURED with delightful weather , tho Masonic body in Berks and Bucks assembled at High Wycombe on Monday , 16 th inst ., for the purpose of holding the annnal Provincial Grand Lodge , whioh was opened at about half-past one o ' clock , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., who was supported by a goodly number of present and past Provincial Grand Officers and members of the various Lodges which aro carried on in
tbe two counties . The fact ot tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey being held on the samo day , and the place of meeting being less convenient than on some occasions , somewhat affeoted the attendance , bnt all who were present apparently enjoyed their visit , particularly those who , at the conclusion of their Masonio engagements , repaired to Hughenden and inspeoted the churoh and Manor House containing
the interesting memorials of Lord Beaconsfield . Among those who filled offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge were Bros . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg D . G . M ., R . G . Barton G . S . W ., Rev . F . J . Kiddle G . Ch ., C . Stephens G . Treasurer ( High Sheriff of Berks ) , Major Cooper King G . Registrar , Robert Bradley G . Secretary , Franois J . Ferguson G . S . D ., Riohard Dowsett G . J . D ., A . J . Coales G . Supt . of Works .
S . G . Hunt G . Dir . of Cers ., E . C . Knight G . Pursuivant , & o . The rest of the brethren ( many of whom were also wearers of the purple ) included Bros . L . Poulton , J . Goddard , W . Morris , Rev . J . Atkins , W . E . Beal , C . Terry , B . Challenor jun ., J . Tomkins , Dick Radolyffe , J . Andrews , S . Wheeler jun ., D . Stevenson , W . W . Ridley , H . Jowett , G . W . Dixon , F . Weedon , J . Christmas , E . L . Hawkins , H .
Martin , G . J . Cosburn , S . Knight , W . T . Toms , W . Graham , 0 . Hume , Whitehouse , Cantrell , J . 0 . Carter , C . W . Cox ( Mayor of Maidenhead ) , R . Nicholson , B . Wilford , C . A . Vardy , W . Bloorafield , J . W . Dover , W . Summers , T . B . Linscott , Doran Webb , Christmas , Volckman , W . Humphreys , H . H . Hodges , M . Wheeler , Belcher , A . C . Hewett , W . Hemmings , J . Watts , & c . The P . G . Master first
called upon the P . G . Secretary , who read tho list of the Lodges in the Province , upwards of twonty in number , and it appeared that with the exception of the Watling-street and Vale of White Horse , all Lodges were represented . The Prov . G . Seoretary said he had received letters from General Brownrigg Provincial Grand Master for Surrey , and Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , regretting
their inability to attend . The Prov . G . Secretary next read over the roll of Provincial Grand Officers , after which it was agreed , on the motion of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , that as the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Windsor last year , had been printed and circulated , they shonld be taken as read . The Financial statement of the Provincial Grand Treasurer was then presented ,
showing a balance in hand of £ 130 8 s lOd . The report of the Charity Committee was also read . The receipts had amounted to £ 176 7 s , and after making the usual grants to various Lodges for Charitable purposes there remained a balance in hand of £ 66 2 s . The Prov . Grand Secretary read an interesting report as to the condition of the different Lodges in the Province , giving details as to the number of
meetings , initiations , votes for charitable pnrposes , & c . The present membership numbered 815 . Sir Daniel Gooch , addressing the brethren , referred to the report just read by Bro . Bradley as a very satisfactory one , showing , as it did , that the Lodges generally were in a good condition , and that Masonry in the ^ Province was prospering . During the past year , as Bro . Bradley had informed
them , the brethren of the Alma Mater Lodge , most of whom were members of Cambridge University , had petitioned to have their Lodge removed to Cambridge , and therefore the Alma Mater Lodge had ceased to belong to this Province . Sir Daniel said he could not conclude the few remarks he had to make without alluding to the great loss Masonry had sustained by the
lamented decease of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , who was not only a very excellent Mason , but who also distinguished himself in every position in life , and there could be no doubt that his untimely death was a great and severe loss , not only to Masonry but to the country generally . It was then proposed by the Provincial Grand Master , seconded by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master
and carried unanimously , that the sum of twenty-five guineas be voted out of the Provincial Fund to the Charity Fund , and also that certain sums which were agreed upon shonld be granted to varions Lodges in tho Province towards the support of the Charitable Institutions of the Order , The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said it afforded him much pleasure to propose that Bro . Charles Stephens be
re-elected as Provincial Grand Treasurer . The Senior Grand Warden seconded the motion , which was supported by the Provincial Grand Master , who said he felt sure the brethren could not do better than re-appoint Bro . Stephens to the office , as he had for some years looked after their funds in a most satisfactory manner . The motion having been put and carried unanimously , Bro . Stephens returned thanks
for the honour that had been done him , remarking that he should feel much pleasure in again accepting office . The Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to invest the following brethren with the Provincial Charity jewel , viz .: —Bros . Walter T . Toms P . M . 574 , H . D . Marshall 771 , Richard Pnttick 1501 , and S . G . Kirchhoffer P . M . 1899 . The brethren appointed by the Provincial Grand . Master to fill the various offices in the Provincial Grand Lodgo during the
ensuing year were then invested with their insignia of office as follows : — Bro . C . Terry 1410 ... ... Prov . G . Senior Warden W . Morris 1566 ... ,.. Prov . G . Junior Warden Rev . F . G . Kiddle 1787 ... ) n .-, „ , , . Rev . J . Atkins 574 j Prov - •Chains Charles Stephens 414 ,,. ,,, Prov . G . Treasurer
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
B . Challoner 945 ... ••Prov . G . Registrar R . Bradley 414 ... ... Prov . G . Seoretary J . Andrews 209 ... ... Prov . G . Senior Deacon J . Goddard 771 ... ... Prov . G . Junior Deacon S . Wheeler jun . 414 ... ... Prov . G . Supt . of Works D . Stevenson 840 ... ... Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies VV . W . Ridley 1101 ... ... Prov . G . Asst . D . of Cer . H . Jowett 591 ... ... Prov . G . Sword Bearer
C B .. Hunt 1501 ] Proy G Standard Bearera Captain Goldmg 1899 ... •••) H . L . Harris ... ... ... Prov . G . Organist G . W . Dixon 209 ... ... Prov . G . Asst . Secretary F . Weedon 1887 ... •••Prov . G . Pursuivant J . Christmas 1787 , H . Martin 591 , " ) M . J-Withers 414 , Vowles , 1101 , f Piw G g tewarda D . H . Withenngton 414 , T . i Linscott 795 ... ... J
W . Hommings ... ... Prov . G . Tyler The newly-appointed Provincial Grand Officers having been con . dncted to their respective places , were sainted with the usual honours , and the Lodge was then dosed in due form , the Provincial Grand Master stating that , in accordance with the arrangements made some time since , that tho Lodges should be held alternately at
Windsor , Wycombe , Reading , and Aylesbury , the next Provincial Grand Lodge would take place at Reading . At three o' clock the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet at the Red Lion Hotel , Bro . Puttiok catering in his bost style , to the entire satisfaction of the company . The menu was most com . plete , and the wines of the best quality . Throngh the kindness of
Bro . Dick Radolyffe , of the well-known firm of florists in High Holborn , the tables were adorned with a beautiful collection of flowers , arranged with much taste . The pleasure of the party was also enhanced by the admirable vocal performances of Bros . W . F . Summers and T . Smith , and Messrs . Gawthorpe and Shepley . The Provincial Grand Master successively proposed the toasts of the
Queen and the Craft ; the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand Officers of England present and past , associating with the latter the name of Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplain . In responding ,
Bro . Brownrigg referred to the labours of Grand Lodge in connection with the new Book of Constitutions , observing that in the disoussions whioh had taken place the Provinces had fairly held their own ; he hoped that the new Book of Constitutions would be generally ap . proved . He went on to say that the honour now devolved upon him of proposing what he felt sure they would all regard as the toast of
the evening , namely , the health of their muoh-esteemed Provincial Grand Master . Nothing new was to be said in reference to this toast , and nothing new was needed , becanse they all knew Sir Daniel to be a most excellent Provincial Grand Master , always ready to promote the interests of Freemasonry , aud preside over their Provincial Grand Lodge in an able aud genial manner . Sir Daniel Gooch , in
reply , thanked the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for the kind words he had given utterance to ; he also thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in whioh they had drank the toast . It was always a pleasant and agreeable duty to attend Provincial Grand Lodge and spend a few hours with his Masonio brethren in Berks and Bucks . In conclusion , Sir Daniel proposed the health of the V . W . the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master , the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masters , and Past Grand Officers of the Province , for whom the Provincial Grand Treasurer suitably responded . Sir Daniel Gooch next proposed the Visiting Brethren from the surrounding Provinces , replied to by Bro . E . L . Hawkins , Provincial Grand Secretary Oxon , who acknowledged the kind assistance he had received from Bro . Bradley
in oarrying out the duties of Provincial Grand Secretary in Oxford-Bhire , where Masonic matters had been somewhat neglected . He also expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the admirable manner in whioh the affairs of the Berks and Bucks Provinoe were conduoted . The toast of the Masonio Charities was then proposed by the Provincial Grand Master , who said he felt very pleased they had with
them that day Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , an admirable Charity , for which Bro . Terry laboured to the best of his ability . The Masonic Charities were well supported , but considering what a large and influential body the Masons were , they ought not to feel satisfied with what they accomplished already , as there was , in his opinion , plenty of room for extension as
regards supporting those Charities . A va 3 t deal of money was expended in less satisfactory ways , and he sincerely hoped , that although the help given to the great Masonio Institutions at the present time was creditable to the Masons as a body , those Charities might be supported to a still greater extent . Bro . Terry , in reply , said that in this Province it was almost unnecessary to advocate the
cause of the Masonic Charities , inasmuch as they were supported by the Berks and Bucks Freemasons in a very systematic and businesslike way . It was very kind of Sir Daniel to suggest that the brethren might accomplish still more than they had done for the Charities , and he ventured to hope that those Lodges which had not already decided to send up Stewards to the Festivals would take the laoa
hint . The amount subscribed for the Unanties during exceeded tho most sanguine expectations , and the total amount brought in had been greater than any previous year . The amount given for the Benevolent Institution was abont £ 13 , 000 , while £ 10 , 000 bad been subscribed for the Girls' School , and £ 23 , 000 for the Boys School , which was certainly a mo 3 b noble response to the appeals made on behalf of the Charities . It was impossible for them to
make an appeal outside their own limited circle , and none but members of the Craft were solicited , therefore it seemed almost as if a special Providence overruled the Masonic Institutions , inasmuch as , while many other Institutions depending upon voluntary support were lacking necessary funds , the Masonio Institutions bad been so nobly assisted that they had been enabled to widen their portals aatt
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Province Of Surrey.
has for its object the worship of the Great God whom we all acknowledge and serve . Let the text be our password : " The God of heaven , He will prosper ns ; therefore wo His servants will arise and build . "
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
FAVOURED with delightful weather , tho Masonic body in Berks and Bucks assembled at High Wycombe on Monday , 16 th inst ., for the purpose of holding the annnal Provincial Grand Lodge , whioh was opened at about half-past one o ' clock , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., who was supported by a goodly number of present and past Provincial Grand Officers and members of the various Lodges which aro carried on in
tbe two counties . The fact ot tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey being held on the samo day , and the place of meeting being less convenient than on some occasions , somewhat affeoted the attendance , bnt all who were present apparently enjoyed their visit , particularly those who , at the conclusion of their Masonio engagements , repaired to Hughenden and inspeoted the churoh and Manor House containing
the interesting memorials of Lord Beaconsfield . Among those who filled offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge were Bros . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg D . G . M ., R . G . Barton G . S . W ., Rev . F . J . Kiddle G . Ch ., C . Stephens G . Treasurer ( High Sheriff of Berks ) , Major Cooper King G . Registrar , Robert Bradley G . Secretary , Franois J . Ferguson G . S . D ., Riohard Dowsett G . J . D ., A . J . Coales G . Supt . of Works .
S . G . Hunt G . Dir . of Cers ., E . C . Knight G . Pursuivant , & o . The rest of the brethren ( many of whom were also wearers of the purple ) included Bros . L . Poulton , J . Goddard , W . Morris , Rev . J . Atkins , W . E . Beal , C . Terry , B . Challenor jun ., J . Tomkins , Dick Radolyffe , J . Andrews , S . Wheeler jun ., D . Stevenson , W . W . Ridley , H . Jowett , G . W . Dixon , F . Weedon , J . Christmas , E . L . Hawkins , H .
Martin , G . J . Cosburn , S . Knight , W . T . Toms , W . Graham , 0 . Hume , Whitehouse , Cantrell , J . 0 . Carter , C . W . Cox ( Mayor of Maidenhead ) , R . Nicholson , B . Wilford , C . A . Vardy , W . Bloorafield , J . W . Dover , W . Summers , T . B . Linscott , Doran Webb , Christmas , Volckman , W . Humphreys , H . H . Hodges , M . Wheeler , Belcher , A . C . Hewett , W . Hemmings , J . Watts , & c . The P . G . Master first
called upon the P . G . Secretary , who read tho list of the Lodges in the Province , upwards of twonty in number , and it appeared that with the exception of the Watling-street and Vale of White Horse , all Lodges were represented . The Prov . G . Seoretary said he had received letters from General Brownrigg Provincial Grand Master for Surrey , and Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , regretting
their inability to attend . The Prov . G . Secretary next read over the roll of Provincial Grand Officers , after which it was agreed , on the motion of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , that as the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Windsor last year , had been printed and circulated , they shonld be taken as read . The Financial statement of the Provincial Grand Treasurer was then presented ,
showing a balance in hand of £ 130 8 s lOd . The report of the Charity Committee was also read . The receipts had amounted to £ 176 7 s , and after making the usual grants to various Lodges for Charitable purposes there remained a balance in hand of £ 66 2 s . The Prov . Grand Secretary read an interesting report as to the condition of the different Lodges in the Province , giving details as to the number of
meetings , initiations , votes for charitable pnrposes , & c . The present membership numbered 815 . Sir Daniel Gooch , addressing the brethren , referred to the report just read by Bro . Bradley as a very satisfactory one , showing , as it did , that the Lodges generally were in a good condition , and that Masonry in the ^ Province was prospering . During the past year , as Bro . Bradley had informed
them , the brethren of the Alma Mater Lodge , most of whom were members of Cambridge University , had petitioned to have their Lodge removed to Cambridge , and therefore the Alma Mater Lodge had ceased to belong to this Province . Sir Daniel said he could not conclude the few remarks he had to make without alluding to the great loss Masonry had sustained by the
lamented decease of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , who was not only a very excellent Mason , but who also distinguished himself in every position in life , and there could be no doubt that his untimely death was a great and severe loss , not only to Masonry but to the country generally . It was then proposed by the Provincial Grand Master , seconded by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master
and carried unanimously , that the sum of twenty-five guineas be voted out of the Provincial Fund to the Charity Fund , and also that certain sums which were agreed upon shonld be granted to varions Lodges in tho Province towards the support of the Charitable Institutions of the Order , The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said it afforded him much pleasure to propose that Bro . Charles Stephens be
re-elected as Provincial Grand Treasurer . The Senior Grand Warden seconded the motion , which was supported by the Provincial Grand Master , who said he felt sure the brethren could not do better than re-appoint Bro . Stephens to the office , as he had for some years looked after their funds in a most satisfactory manner . The motion having been put and carried unanimously , Bro . Stephens returned thanks
for the honour that had been done him , remarking that he should feel much pleasure in again accepting office . The Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to invest the following brethren with the Provincial Charity jewel , viz .: —Bros . Walter T . Toms P . M . 574 , H . D . Marshall 771 , Richard Pnttick 1501 , and S . G . Kirchhoffer P . M . 1899 . The brethren appointed by the Provincial Grand . Master to fill the various offices in the Provincial Grand Lodgo during the
ensuing year were then invested with their insignia of office as follows : — Bro . C . Terry 1410 ... ... Prov . G . Senior Warden W . Morris 1566 ... ,.. Prov . G . Junior Warden Rev . F . G . Kiddle 1787 ... ) n .-, „ , , . Rev . J . Atkins 574 j Prov - •Chains Charles Stephens 414 ,,. ,,, Prov . G . Treasurer
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
B . Challoner 945 ... ••Prov . G . Registrar R . Bradley 414 ... ... Prov . G . Seoretary J . Andrews 209 ... ... Prov . G . Senior Deacon J . Goddard 771 ... ... Prov . G . Junior Deacon S . Wheeler jun . 414 ... ... Prov . G . Supt . of Works D . Stevenson 840 ... ... Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies VV . W . Ridley 1101 ... ... Prov . G . Asst . D . of Cer . H . Jowett 591 ... ... Prov . G . Sword Bearer
C B .. Hunt 1501 ] Proy G Standard Bearera Captain Goldmg 1899 ... •••) H . L . Harris ... ... ... Prov . G . Organist G . W . Dixon 209 ... ... Prov . G . Asst . Secretary F . Weedon 1887 ... •••Prov . G . Pursuivant J . Christmas 1787 , H . Martin 591 , " ) M . J-Withers 414 , Vowles , 1101 , f Piw G g tewarda D . H . Withenngton 414 , T . i Linscott 795 ... ... J
W . Hommings ... ... Prov . G . Tyler The newly-appointed Provincial Grand Officers having been con . dncted to their respective places , were sainted with the usual honours , and the Lodge was then dosed in due form , the Provincial Grand Master stating that , in accordance with the arrangements made some time since , that tho Lodges should be held alternately at
Windsor , Wycombe , Reading , and Aylesbury , the next Provincial Grand Lodge would take place at Reading . At three o' clock the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet at the Red Lion Hotel , Bro . Puttiok catering in his bost style , to the entire satisfaction of the company . The menu was most com . plete , and the wines of the best quality . Throngh the kindness of
Bro . Dick Radolyffe , of the well-known firm of florists in High Holborn , the tables were adorned with a beautiful collection of flowers , arranged with much taste . The pleasure of the party was also enhanced by the admirable vocal performances of Bros . W . F . Summers and T . Smith , and Messrs . Gawthorpe and Shepley . The Provincial Grand Master successively proposed the toasts of the
Queen and the Craft ; the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand Officers of England present and past , associating with the latter the name of Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplain . In responding ,
Bro . Brownrigg referred to the labours of Grand Lodge in connection with the new Book of Constitutions , observing that in the disoussions whioh had taken place the Provinces had fairly held their own ; he hoped that the new Book of Constitutions would be generally ap . proved . He went on to say that the honour now devolved upon him of proposing what he felt sure they would all regard as the toast of
the evening , namely , the health of their muoh-esteemed Provincial Grand Master . Nothing new was to be said in reference to this toast , and nothing new was needed , becanse they all knew Sir Daniel to be a most excellent Provincial Grand Master , always ready to promote the interests of Freemasonry , aud preside over their Provincial Grand Lodge in an able aud genial manner . Sir Daniel Gooch , in
reply , thanked the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for the kind words he had given utterance to ; he also thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in whioh they had drank the toast . It was always a pleasant and agreeable duty to attend Provincial Grand Lodge and spend a few hours with his Masonio brethren in Berks and Bucks . In conclusion , Sir Daniel proposed the health of the V . W . the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master , the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masters , and Past Grand Officers of the Province , for whom the Provincial Grand Treasurer suitably responded . Sir Daniel Gooch next proposed the Visiting Brethren from the surrounding Provinces , replied to by Bro . E . L . Hawkins , Provincial Grand Secretary Oxon , who acknowledged the kind assistance he had received from Bro . Bradley
in oarrying out the duties of Provincial Grand Secretary in Oxford-Bhire , where Masonic matters had been somewhat neglected . He also expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the admirable manner in whioh the affairs of the Berks and Bucks Provinoe were conduoted . The toast of the Masonio Charities was then proposed by the Provincial Grand Master , who said he felt very pleased they had with
them that day Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , an admirable Charity , for which Bro . Terry laboured to the best of his ability . The Masonic Charities were well supported , but considering what a large and influential body the Masons were , they ought not to feel satisfied with what they accomplished already , as there was , in his opinion , plenty of room for extension as
regards supporting those Charities . A va 3 t deal of money was expended in less satisfactory ways , and he sincerely hoped , that although the help given to the great Masonio Institutions at the present time was creditable to the Masons as a body , those Charities might be supported to a still greater extent . Bro . Terry , in reply , said that in this Province it was almost unnecessary to advocate the
cause of the Masonic Charities , inasmuch as they were supported by the Berks and Bucks Freemasons in a very systematic and businesslike way . It was very kind of Sir Daniel to suggest that the brethren might accomplish still more than they had done for the Charities , and he ventured to hope that those Lodges which had not already decided to send up Stewards to the Festivals would take the laoa
hint . The amount subscribed for the Unanties during exceeded tho most sanguine expectations , and the total amount brought in had been greater than any previous year . The amount given for the Benevolent Institution was abont £ 13 , 000 , while £ 10 , 000 bad been subscribed for the Girls' School , and £ 23 , 000 for the Boys School , which was certainly a mo 3 b noble response to the appeals made on behalf of the Charities . It was impossible for them to
make an appeal outside their own limited circle , and none but members of the Craft were solicited , therefore it seemed almost as if a special Providence overruled the Masonic Institutions , inasmuch as , while many other Institutions depending upon voluntary support were lacking necessary funds , the Masonio Institutions bad been so nobly assisted that they had been enabled to widen their portals aatt