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Province Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
E . W . Rebbeck 195 Bournemouth G . S . W ., Dr . W . Wilkes 69 S Ryde G . J . W ., Rev . W . Scotfc 394 Southampton Chaplain , Rev . Browne 132 Ringwood Chaplain , Dymont 391 Southampton Reg ., M . E . Frost 487 Portsmouth Treas ., J . E . Le Feuvro 130 Southampton Sec ., Lear 694 Basingstoke S . G . D ., G . F . Lancaster 903 Gosport J . G . D ., Harrison SOI Ilavant G . Supt . Works , Adams 359 Southampton
G . D . C ., G . Low 132 Ringwood G . A . D . C ., Geo . Bond 487 Portsmouth G . S . B ., T . Batchelor 1705 Gosport G . Org ., T . Buuham 723 Aldershot G . Burst . ; Bros . Way 76 Winchester , Pring 151 Newport , Pack 175 Hyde , J . Whale 309 Fareluuu , Tasker 1373 , G . Stewards ; Bros . Bi" - "S 130 Southampton , Exell 487 Portsmouth , G . Tylers . Before the Lodn-o closed , tho Prov . Grand Master said he had a very
pleasing duty to perform , and Avhich was a source of considerable satisfaction to him personally . For 27 years their Provincial Grand Treasurer had boen a Mason , and had rendered most valuable assistance to Freemasonry ( Applause ) , but more particularly in connection with that Provincial Grand Lodge ; and ho wished on this occasion to express their thanks to him . In his own Lodges , where
he was so well known , Bro . Frost had always taken tho warmest interest in the Craft—having served as W . M . of No . 487 twice , and of No . 1069 twice , and his brethren now desired to express their thanks and "ratitude to him . They had taken advantage of this large assemblage to present to him a testimonial . There was something very "ratifying in recognising tho claims of ono Avho had rendered
such able services for many years , and those who , in his youth , had known and esteemed Bro . Frost , would take great pleasure in finding that his services had been acknowledged in sonio small measure that day . He asked his acceptance of the testimonial in tho spirit in which it was ottered by his Masonic brethren , as a small token of the Avarm sympathy aud affection felt towards him . ( Applause . ) Bro .
Beach then handed Bro . Frost tho testimonial , Avhich consisted ot a suite of articles for the library table , and a purso containing 200 sovereigns . Bro . Frost , in acknowledgment , said ho was almost incapable of adequately expressing his feelings . He felt , howover , that it was a proof that the Provincial Grand Lodge had not yet lost all its conlidence in him . He accepted it in the spirit iu which it was
offered , and could only thank the R . W . Prov . G . M . and the brethren generally for having made him so handsome a present . It should bo added that the testimonial was subscribed to by upwards of 200 of tho brethren , including the P . G . M . and tho principal Officers of the Province . Tho chairman of the Committee was Bro . G . Rake P . J . G . W ., Treasurer , Bro . G . J . Lancaster P . P . G . R ., Secretary , Bros .
E . G . Holbrook P . P . G . R ., J . R . Hayman Secretary 257 , and J . Astridge P . P . G . W . The P . G . Lodge having been closed , a banquet took place at the Victoria Skating Rink , about 150 being present . The P . G . M . presided , and tho usual toasts were duly honoured . In giving that of '' The Queen and the Craft , " the Prov . Grand Master stated he knew that this toast would meet with all tho loyalty
that was due to it . He Avas going by tho train that week , and he met some one Avho said to him Avhut a very loyal toAvn Southampton appeared . This , he believed , only showed a very good testimony to the favourable impressions which Avere made upon the spectators at the recent visit of the Prince of Wales to this town . The Chairman then proposed " The M . VV . the Grand Master of England ,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & e ., " and spoke of the active part his Royal Hig hness had recently taken in laying the foundation stone of St . Mary's New Church ; and said he was sure it had left favour , able impressions on the minds of the inhabitants of tho town . In France , too , the Prince of Wales had taken an active interest in the Paris Exhibition , and had left a gratifying impression upon their
French neighbours ; and ho believed he had done much to cement the bonds of union between this country and France , in doing which he had benefited humanity in general . They had so recently had tho opportunity of evincing their feelings of loyalty—he wished it had been with Masonic honours—that he would ask them to drink with all heartiness the health of H . K . H . the Prince of Wales . The
Chairman , in proposing " The Pro M . VV . G . M . of England , the Earl oi Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Skelmersdale , and the Officers and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge , " said they were always ready to come forward and give all the assistance to Freemasonry in their power . The Earl of Carnarvon especially took a most active interest iu promoting Masonry Avhen the Prince
of Wales was not present , and they were one and all , notwithstanding tho onerous duties that devolved on some of them , ever ready to carry out the obligations they had undertaken faithtully and agreeably to all true Masons . The Earl of Skelmersdale , Avho had charge of a district three times the size of this town , always did his ntmost to devoto his best energies to the Order , aud to carry out any duties
entrusted to him . Bro . Hickman , D . P . G . M ., in proposing the R . W . the Provincial G . M . of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , said they were all aware of the very high and distinguished manner in which Bro . W . W . B . Beach carried out tho duties of his office as Provincial Grand Master . He > vas always ready and willing to place his time at the disposal of the several Lodges
in the Province , and fulfil the duties appertaining to his office ; and they all knew that when he was there , it Avas a source of great satisfaction to tho brethren to Avitncss the manner in which he carried out those duties . The kind and genial manner which was so intimately bound up with him , endeared him to all Masons , and they one and all could testily
to the great esteem in Avhich . ho was held throughout the country Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., in responding , said he thanked theui sincerely for the very kind manner in which they had received the mention of his name . It always gave him the very greatest pleasure to come amongst them , and to preside over them on all occasions Avhen he possibly could . Ever since he had the honour to
preside over them , he hud received invaluable assistance lrom hit Officers , which made his ( the speaker ' s ) duties somewhat light , but still some of vhe duties he had to perform Avere difficult . He haU , however , to congratulate them on the progress Freemasonry was making in the province , aud he hoped it would continue to improve 8 a time rolled on . The Chairman , in proposing the W . the D . P . G . M ,
Province Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , highly eulogised the character of Bro . Hickman , who , he said , carried out the duties of his Office with great efficiency , and who Avas esteemed not only in Southampton , but through the length and breadth of this province . Ho had taken a great interest in tho Masonic Charities , and an active part in tho Grand Lodge of England . He hoped they would drink his health
with every sentiment of affection and enthusiasm . Bro . Hickman , in reply , thanked his Right Wor . Bro . for the distinguished honour ho had conferred upon hira . Ho congratulated him upon tho progress of Masonry during the nine years since he took office , and he sincerely hoped that the future might be still more prosperous than the past . Tho remaining toasts were tho Visitors , the Wardens aud Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and the Past Wardens and Past Officers
of Prov . G . Lodge , the W . M . ' s , Officers , and Brethren of the Lodges in the Province , and tho Masonic Charities , all of which were duly honoured , and the company separated about eight o ' clock . The banquet was served iu capital style by Bro . Dartnall , of tho High . street , whose catering as usual , gave the highest satisfaction . The Rink Band , under the direction of Mr . J . D . Crook , performed a capital selection of music at intervals during the dinner . —Portsmouth Times , and Southampton Times .
The Late R. W. R. J. Bagshaw, J.P., D.L.
THE LATE R . W . R . J . BAGSHAW , J . P ., D . L .
We extract the following from the Essex Standard : — The death of this gentleman , which occurred at his town residence , 42 Gloucester-square , on 14 th inst ., has caused very general regret throughout the county , with which he has been so long and usefully associated . His family seat was Banksea House , Dovercourt , but for the last few years , tho delicate state of his health
reudering medical aid frequently necessary , he has spent his time chiefly in London , but never lost his interest in Essex atfairs , or relaxed attention to the local duties devolving on him as au Essex gentleman . It Avas bnt a i ' ow weeks since ho A-isited Harwich in relation to somo property matters , and although he was then suffering from illness his so early death Avas not apprehended . The deceased
gentleman , who Avas advanced in life , having been born in 1804 , was son of the late Mr . John Bagshaw , of Harwich , and spent many of his early years in the East Indies . He Avas an extensive owner of property in the neighbourhood of Harwich , a large proportion of what is known as Dovercourt New Town belonged to him ; and , as we have said , until the last few years he resided in the mansion of
the estate . Mr . Bagshaw was a Deputy-Lieutenant of Essex , a Magistrate of tho County , and also of the Borough of Harwich ; aud in the performance of his duties in a magisterial capacity , he was , as long as his health permitted , diligent and active . He was a member of the Tendring Hundred Bench , and was rarely found absent on any occasion of importance from , the Court of Quarter
Sessions , properly paying especial heed to the interests of East Essex and Harwich , with which by property he was more immediately identified . As High Sheriff of the County in 1873-4 , the duties of Returning Officer devolved on him at the last general election , and Conservatives and Liberals alike awarded to him the honourable meed of perfect impartiality in the discharge of the
difficnlt office he held . In his political opinions , the deceased gentleman was a Liberal , and four times contested Harwich in that interest ; twice—in 1847 and again in 1857—successfuly , aud twice he was defeated—in 1841 aud 1852 . But , a high minded and honourable gentleman , discharging worthily all his social and civil duties , his political convictions in
nothing interfered with the cordiality of his personal relations with those to whom he was opposed on party grounds . Mr . Bagshaw was for a long number of years a most earnest and influential member of the Masonic order , and in that capacity was widely known and universally respected . For twenty-three years he has filled the office of Provincial Grand Master for Essex , in which he was installed at
Chelmsford on the 17 th May 1855 , by Lord Yarborough , then Deputy Grand Master of England . How prosperous the Urder has been under his administration in this County may be judged from the fact that since he entered on his office the number of Ludges has increased from eight to seventeen . His health has not permitted his attendance recently at meetings of the Provincial Grand Lud"e ,
the last at which he was present being , we believe , in 1874 , at the meeting held in that year in Chelmsford . He was a man of earnest religions convictions ; President of some of the Local Societies for the promotion of Christian objects ; was liberal in his contributions for religious and philanthropic objects , and was much respectodin every relation he filled iu life . He leaves a widow , but no children .
The body of the deceased was removed from his Town residence on Monday by rail as far as Colchester , wheuce it was conveyed in a hearse drawn by four horses from the Cups Hotel , to Dovercourt , and on Tuesday the interment took place iu Dovercourt Churchyard . The funeral cortege , consisting of a hearse heavily plumed aud drawn by luur horses , and five mourniug coaches , containing the immediate relatives , left Banksea House at one o ' clock , and when near tho chuicnynia
was joined by a goodly number of Freemasons representing various Lodges in the Province over which the deceased has so worthily presided , the burial service being read by the Rev . T . O . Reay , Vicar assisted by the Rev . Henry Bagshaw . The bod y was placed in a vault with that of the deceased ' s first Avife ; and at the close of the service tho Freemasons deposited the customary emblems upon the coffin .
Among the Freemasons present upon the mournful occasion Avere Right W . Bros . R . Bolton Barton , LL . D ., P . P . G . M . Western India , Joseph Burton P . G . Treas ., Thos . J . Railing P . G . Sec , E . Hennemeyer W . M . 51 , W . D . B . Wheeler W . M . 27 * 5 , W . S . Ling W . M . 433 , J . E . Wiseman P . M . and Sec . 433 , U . D . Ciapham W . JJL 1513 , G . Gard Pyo P , M , 51 , J . P . Sarel P . M . 276 , W . O . Ward P . M , 650 , & c . < & c .
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Province Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
E . W . Rebbeck 195 Bournemouth G . S . W ., Dr . W . Wilkes 69 S Ryde G . J . W ., Rev . W . Scotfc 394 Southampton Chaplain , Rev . Browne 132 Ringwood Chaplain , Dymont 391 Southampton Reg ., M . E . Frost 487 Portsmouth Treas ., J . E . Le Feuvro 130 Southampton Sec ., Lear 694 Basingstoke S . G . D ., G . F . Lancaster 903 Gosport J . G . D ., Harrison SOI Ilavant G . Supt . Works , Adams 359 Southampton
G . D . C ., G . Low 132 Ringwood G . A . D . C ., Geo . Bond 487 Portsmouth G . S . B ., T . Batchelor 1705 Gosport G . Org ., T . Buuham 723 Aldershot G . Burst . ; Bros . Way 76 Winchester , Pring 151 Newport , Pack 175 Hyde , J . Whale 309 Fareluuu , Tasker 1373 , G . Stewards ; Bros . Bi" - "S 130 Southampton , Exell 487 Portsmouth , G . Tylers . Before the Lodn-o closed , tho Prov . Grand Master said he had a very
pleasing duty to perform , and Avhich was a source of considerable satisfaction to him personally . For 27 years their Provincial Grand Treasurer had boen a Mason , and had rendered most valuable assistance to Freemasonry ( Applause ) , but more particularly in connection with that Provincial Grand Lodge ; and ho wished on this occasion to express their thanks to him . In his own Lodges , where
he was so well known , Bro . Frost had always taken tho warmest interest in the Craft—having served as W . M . of No . 487 twice , and of No . 1069 twice , and his brethren now desired to express their thanks and "ratitude to him . They had taken advantage of this large assemblage to present to him a testimonial . There was something very "ratifying in recognising tho claims of ono Avho had rendered
such able services for many years , and those who , in his youth , had known and esteemed Bro . Frost , would take great pleasure in finding that his services had been acknowledged in sonio small measure that day . He asked his acceptance of the testimonial in tho spirit in which it was ottered by his Masonic brethren , as a small token of the Avarm sympathy aud affection felt towards him . ( Applause . ) Bro .
Beach then handed Bro . Frost tho testimonial , Avhich consisted ot a suite of articles for the library table , and a purso containing 200 sovereigns . Bro . Frost , in acknowledgment , said ho was almost incapable of adequately expressing his feelings . He felt , howover , that it was a proof that the Provincial Grand Lodge had not yet lost all its conlidence in him . He accepted it in the spirit iu which it was
offered , and could only thank the R . W . Prov . G . M . and the brethren generally for having made him so handsome a present . It should bo added that the testimonial was subscribed to by upwards of 200 of tho brethren , including the P . G . M . and tho principal Officers of the Province . Tho chairman of the Committee was Bro . G . Rake P . J . G . W ., Treasurer , Bro . G . J . Lancaster P . P . G . R ., Secretary , Bros .
E . G . Holbrook P . P . G . R ., J . R . Hayman Secretary 257 , and J . Astridge P . P . G . W . The P . G . Lodge having been closed , a banquet took place at the Victoria Skating Rink , about 150 being present . The P . G . M . presided , and tho usual toasts were duly honoured . In giving that of '' The Queen and the Craft , " the Prov . Grand Master stated he knew that this toast would meet with all tho loyalty
that was due to it . He Avas going by tho train that week , and he met some one Avho said to him Avhut a very loyal toAvn Southampton appeared . This , he believed , only showed a very good testimony to the favourable impressions which Avere made upon the spectators at the recent visit of the Prince of Wales to this town . The Chairman then proposed " The M . VV . the Grand Master of England ,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & e ., " and spoke of the active part his Royal Hig hness had recently taken in laying the foundation stone of St . Mary's New Church ; and said he was sure it had left favour , able impressions on the minds of the inhabitants of tho town . In France , too , the Prince of Wales had taken an active interest in the Paris Exhibition , and had left a gratifying impression upon their
French neighbours ; and ho believed he had done much to cement the bonds of union between this country and France , in doing which he had benefited humanity in general . They had so recently had tho opportunity of evincing their feelings of loyalty—he wished it had been with Masonic honours—that he would ask them to drink with all heartiness the health of H . K . H . the Prince of Wales . The
Chairman , in proposing " The Pro M . VV . G . M . of England , the Earl oi Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Skelmersdale , and the Officers and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge , " said they were always ready to come forward and give all the assistance to Freemasonry in their power . The Earl of Carnarvon especially took a most active interest iu promoting Masonry Avhen the Prince
of Wales was not present , and they were one and all , notwithstanding tho onerous duties that devolved on some of them , ever ready to carry out the obligations they had undertaken faithtully and agreeably to all true Masons . The Earl of Skelmersdale , Avho had charge of a district three times the size of this town , always did his ntmost to devoto his best energies to the Order , aud to carry out any duties
entrusted to him . Bro . Hickman , D . P . G . M ., in proposing the R . W . the Provincial G . M . of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , said they were all aware of the very high and distinguished manner in which Bro . W . W . B . Beach carried out tho duties of his office as Provincial Grand Master . He > vas always ready and willing to place his time at the disposal of the several Lodges
in the Province , and fulfil the duties appertaining to his office ; and they all knew that when he was there , it Avas a source of great satisfaction to tho brethren to Avitncss the manner in which he carried out those duties . The kind and genial manner which was so intimately bound up with him , endeared him to all Masons , and they one and all could testily
to the great esteem in Avhich . ho was held throughout the country Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., in responding , said he thanked theui sincerely for the very kind manner in which they had received the mention of his name . It always gave him the very greatest pleasure to come amongst them , and to preside over them on all occasions Avhen he possibly could . Ever since he had the honour to
preside over them , he hud received invaluable assistance lrom hit Officers , which made his ( the speaker ' s ) duties somewhat light , but still some of vhe duties he had to perform Avere difficult . He haU , however , to congratulate them on the progress Freemasonry was making in the province , aud he hoped it would continue to improve 8 a time rolled on . The Chairman , in proposing the W . the D . P . G . M ,
Province Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , highly eulogised the character of Bro . Hickman , who , he said , carried out the duties of his Office with great efficiency , and who Avas esteemed not only in Southampton , but through the length and breadth of this province . Ho had taken a great interest in tho Masonic Charities , and an active part in tho Grand Lodge of England . He hoped they would drink his health
with every sentiment of affection and enthusiasm . Bro . Hickman , in reply , thanked his Right Wor . Bro . for the distinguished honour ho had conferred upon hira . Ho congratulated him upon tho progress of Masonry during the nine years since he took office , and he sincerely hoped that the future might be still more prosperous than the past . Tho remaining toasts were tho Visitors , the Wardens aud Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and the Past Wardens and Past Officers
of Prov . G . Lodge , the W . M . ' s , Officers , and Brethren of the Lodges in the Province , and tho Masonic Charities , all of which were duly honoured , and the company separated about eight o ' clock . The banquet was served iu capital style by Bro . Dartnall , of tho High . street , whose catering as usual , gave the highest satisfaction . The Rink Band , under the direction of Mr . J . D . Crook , performed a capital selection of music at intervals during the dinner . —Portsmouth Times , and Southampton Times .
The Late R. W. R. J. Bagshaw, J.P., D.L.
THE LATE R . W . R . J . BAGSHAW , J . P ., D . L .
We extract the following from the Essex Standard : — The death of this gentleman , which occurred at his town residence , 42 Gloucester-square , on 14 th inst ., has caused very general regret throughout the county , with which he has been so long and usefully associated . His family seat was Banksea House , Dovercourt , but for the last few years , tho delicate state of his health
reudering medical aid frequently necessary , he has spent his time chiefly in London , but never lost his interest in Essex atfairs , or relaxed attention to the local duties devolving on him as au Essex gentleman . It Avas bnt a i ' ow weeks since ho A-isited Harwich in relation to somo property matters , and although he was then suffering from illness his so early death Avas not apprehended . The deceased
gentleman , who Avas advanced in life , having been born in 1804 , was son of the late Mr . John Bagshaw , of Harwich , and spent many of his early years in the East Indies . He Avas an extensive owner of property in the neighbourhood of Harwich , a large proportion of what is known as Dovercourt New Town belonged to him ; and , as we have said , until the last few years he resided in the mansion of
the estate . Mr . Bagshaw was a Deputy-Lieutenant of Essex , a Magistrate of tho County , and also of the Borough of Harwich ; aud in the performance of his duties in a magisterial capacity , he was , as long as his health permitted , diligent and active . He was a member of the Tendring Hundred Bench , and was rarely found absent on any occasion of importance from , the Court of Quarter
Sessions , properly paying especial heed to the interests of East Essex and Harwich , with which by property he was more immediately identified . As High Sheriff of the County in 1873-4 , the duties of Returning Officer devolved on him at the last general election , and Conservatives and Liberals alike awarded to him the honourable meed of perfect impartiality in the discharge of the
difficnlt office he held . In his political opinions , the deceased gentleman was a Liberal , and four times contested Harwich in that interest ; twice—in 1847 and again in 1857—successfuly , aud twice he was defeated—in 1841 aud 1852 . But , a high minded and honourable gentleman , discharging worthily all his social and civil duties , his political convictions in
nothing interfered with the cordiality of his personal relations with those to whom he was opposed on party grounds . Mr . Bagshaw was for a long number of years a most earnest and influential member of the Masonic order , and in that capacity was widely known and universally respected . For twenty-three years he has filled the office of Provincial Grand Master for Essex , in which he was installed at
Chelmsford on the 17 th May 1855 , by Lord Yarborough , then Deputy Grand Master of England . How prosperous the Urder has been under his administration in this County may be judged from the fact that since he entered on his office the number of Ludges has increased from eight to seventeen . His health has not permitted his attendance recently at meetings of the Provincial Grand Lud"e ,
the last at which he was present being , we believe , in 1874 , at the meeting held in that year in Chelmsford . He was a man of earnest religions convictions ; President of some of the Local Societies for the promotion of Christian objects ; was liberal in his contributions for religious and philanthropic objects , and was much respectodin every relation he filled iu life . He leaves a widow , but no children .
The body of the deceased was removed from his Town residence on Monday by rail as far as Colchester , wheuce it was conveyed in a hearse drawn by four horses from the Cups Hotel , to Dovercourt , and on Tuesday the interment took place iu Dovercourt Churchyard . The funeral cortege , consisting of a hearse heavily plumed aud drawn by luur horses , and five mourniug coaches , containing the immediate relatives , left Banksea House at one o ' clock , and when near tho chuicnynia
was joined by a goodly number of Freemasons representing various Lodges in the Province over which the deceased has so worthily presided , the burial service being read by the Rev . T . O . Reay , Vicar assisted by the Rev . Henry Bagshaw . The bod y was placed in a vault with that of the deceased ' s first Avife ; and at the close of the service tho Freemasons deposited the customary emblems upon the coffin .
Among the Freemasons present upon the mournful occasion Avere Right W . Bros . R . Bolton Barton , LL . D ., P . P . G . M . Western India , Joseph Burton P . G . Treas ., Thos . J . Railing P . G . Sec , E . Hennemeyer W . M . 51 , W . D . B . Wheeler W . M . 27 * 5 , W . S . Ling W . M . 433 , J . E . Wiseman P . M . and Sec . 433 , U . D . Ciapham W . JJL 1513 , G . Gard Pyo P , M , 51 , J . P . Sarel P . M . 276 , W . O . Ward P . M , 650 , & c . < & c .