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Notices Of Meetings.
Grand Lodge asking permission to reform the Lodgo . This request was granted , and a warrant issued under the authority of tho Prov . Grand Master of Dovon , Sir C . W . Bampfield , authorising the removal of the All Souls' Lodge , which had formerly met at Tiverton , to Weymouth . The first meeting was held 10 th Juno 1804 , at the
King ' s Head Inn . Bro . James Hamilton , who purchased the furniture aud jewels of tho Weymouth Lodge , was the first Worshipful Master ; and he ( Bro . Shcrreu ) thought a fair inferenoe was that he presented them to the newly constituted Lodge . They had also a copy of the Constitutions presented in the year 1777 to the Weymouth
Lodge . From that time to the present the meetings had been held without intermission , either monthly or bi-monthly , according to the bye-laws . In noticing some of the Lodge proceedings in those days , Bro . Shorren incidentally mentioned that they had not obtained : t naino for hospitality , as visitors were admitted only on payment of
2 s 6 d ; still , a good number were generally present . Another minute recorded , " Alas , those happy days are past when our Mother Lodgo paid onr expeuses at Prov . Grand Lodge . In 1806 , at a special Lodge afc Fordington , Dorchester , for the interment of a brother , among the exponses was an item for " Musick , £ 2 lis 6 d . " Iu March
1808 , occurred the first record of a subscription to the great Masonic Charities , ten guineas being voted to the Freemasons ' School for Female Children , but there are numerous entries of casual relief , and in June 1808 a collection of £ 5 was made for the relief of the English Prisoners in France . About this time several of the
officers of the German legion stationed in Weymouth were initiated in All Souls' . On St . John ' s Day ( 27 th December 1808 ) it was requested that " no white wine be introduced afc dinner in order that frngality might bo attended to . " In 1809 the Lodgo allowed the widow of a dead brother 2 s 6 d a week for her life , or so long as she
might be a fit object for snch relief . In October it was resolved that Bro . Arbutlmot be nominated Master of the Lodge pro tern , for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of a pedestal on whioh a statue of II . M . George III . was to be erected . Bro . Arbutlmot being unablo to be present , Bro . J . H . Brown was nominated to fill
tho vacancy . The ceremony took place on the 25 th , there being also present tho Lodge of tho 7 th reigment and Arimathea Lodge , as well as the Royal Arch Masons . All Souls' voted ten guineas towards the expense of erecting the pedestal ; and Bro . Brown presented " a very handsome painted ' Form of a Freemasons' Lodge' [ a Tracing
Board ] as a testimony of thanks for the high honour conferred on him . " In 1810 it was decided that the Lodge should subscribe two guineas annually to the Cnmberland ( Girls' ) School from Christmas . In Juno 1811 a Lodge of Emergency was called , in conseqnence of au insult offered to the Lodge by tho proprietor of the King ' s
Head , and it was resolved to remove to the Royal Hotel , where four clays later thoy niffc and decided to meet onco every month instead of adjourning tho Lodgo over tho threo summer months . 1812 closed with a list of 50 members and a balance in hand of £ 104 . Iu 1813 a suggestion was made that it would be desirable to have a
hall entirely appropriated to Masonic purposes , and a Committee was appointed to cousider tho snbject . In 1814 Bro . Ore offered , at a nominal quit rent , as much land as would bo required to erect a Lodge room , and tho Lodge directed a letter of thanks to be written , saying a piece of land 50 feet in breadth and 48 in length would
ausvver their purpose . In May 1815 it was resolved to build a hall on a site at the lower part of Towns End field ; a Committee was appointed to carry onfc the work , but nofc to expend more thau £ 700 , and the foundation stone was to be laid in Masonic stylo , but no expense was to be attached to All Souls' Lodge . The
foundation stone was accordingly laid , 12 tb June 1815 , the brethren attending divine service at Wyk ' e Church before the ceremony . No time appears to have been lost in carrying out the building , for in February 181 ( 5 tho committee were requested to survey it , and lay the accounts of the building fund before the Lodge . It was decided
that ' every brother do pay for his chair in the new Lodge , " and a pittern having been selected , tho Treasurer was requested to purchase live dozen out of the funds of the Lodge , to be repaid by each individual on his marking his name thereon . These chairs have long since disappeared , but the twelve tables ordered to be made afc the
samo time are still in use . The building was dedicated by the P . G . M . ( Bro . William Williams ) with the customary Masonic ceremony , and the first regular meeting was held in it in May 1816 . The building account showed that the cost was nearly £ 900 , and that a balance of a little rnoro than £ 500 was due to the P . G . M . For a number of
years it appears to have been the custom to attend the theatre in Masonic clothing as a Lodge , but in October 1821 it was unanimously resolved that it appearing to be inconsistent with the principles on which Freemasonry is founded and incompatible with its moral acceptation to patronise any play , in future no play be
patronised by All Souls' Lodge . This was rescinded in September 184-0 . In 1822 one of tho mombery , owing the Lodge a large sum of money , offered to convoy to tho Lodge , in satisfaction of the debt , tho building erected by him in the yard rented of tho Lodge , which was accepted , the conveyance completed , and the yard and premises let for
seven years for £ 120 . In 1822 five guineas were voted towards distress in Ireland . Iu 1823 the organ was presented to the Lodge by the Royal Arch Chapter , and a bill being sent in for £ 12510 s 4 d , the following note was appended by Bro . Eliot , the D . P . G . M .: — " This charge is considered a gross imposition , and the Lodge came to the resolution of paying
no rnoro than the sum agreed , £ 42 , and a receipt for the same by Mr . Lowman . " Alterations in the construction of tho Lodge premises seem to havo been deemed necessary in 1831 . The spoons of tho Lodge seem to have proved a constant source of expense , and in January 1832 it was decided to " open a subscription for silver
spoons—which would last . " In June of this year ( 1832 ) Sir Frcdk . George Johnstone was initiated in the Lodgo , and in December ho wrote to the Master that " AU the quit rout up to thi 3 date shall be
expunged , and a lease on three lives granted , the lives to be named by the members of All Souls' Lodge , subject to quit rent of £ 2 10 s , and also to a consideration of 5 s of lawful money " —for which a cordial yobs of thania was passed , and the names of three lives sub -
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mitted . Iu November 1833 a new building was contemplate ! in Frederick-place [ the preseut site ] , and a Committee was appointed to consider what alterations would be necessary to the fruit of thd hall . In February of the following year plans were approved to offect tho alteration at a cost of £ 42 . In June of that year a Lodge
of Eraergeuoy was held , and attended by about 120 brethren , to lay the foundation of the new embankment wall behind the Belvidere , the ceremony being performed by the Provincial Grand Master . In October the gas company offered to li ^ ht tho Lodge afc a charge of £ 1 per thousand oubio feet . It was decided that tbia " liberal offer
would be advantageous to the Lodge , " and ifc was therefore accepted . In January 1837 in pursuance of a request from the Mayor that the members of All Souls' would assist to lay the foundation-stone of tho new Town Hall , it was unanimously resolved to ask for a dispensation for the purpose , which was granted by the Provincial Grand Master ,
and the first stone laid in due Masonio form by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . Eliot ) of whom , he having been made Provincial Grand MaBter , a portrait waa placed in the hall ia 1842 . During the month of December the Lodge plate and jewels were stolen , and every effort to recover them being unsuccessfnl , the
Blandford Lodgo kindly lent their jewels for the use of the Lodge until , in April 1846 , new jewels , collars and plate were purchased . In July 1847 Bro . G . M . Butt , one of the candidates for Parliamentary honours , attended the Lodge , and in the interval of refreshments addressed the brethren in an eloquent and truly Masonic
spirit , and the substance of the address was entered on the minute book . In July 1849 a Lodge of Emergency was held for the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of the Portland breakwater , but at the last moment ifc was found that the engaged steamer , the Wonder , had met with an accident , and a request to be allowed to accompany the
corporation in H . M . S . steamer Vulcan , which had been placed at their disposal not being granted , the brethren were reluctantly compelled to abandon their intention of proceeding to Portland in Masonio form . In December the flag of truce carried by Bro . Capt . H til afc the capture of Bormasund , 16 th August 1854 , was presented by him
to the Lodge [ and is retained on the walls , in a glass case ] . In 1866 inquiries were made for the Warrant of Constitution of the Lodge , whioh appeared to have been lost , and it was decided to apply for a Warrant of Confirmation ) which was obtained . In the centenary year ( 1867 ) there seema to have been some difficulty about obtaining
the centenary jewel , but ; afc last a design submitted by Bro . G . R . Crickmay Past Master was decided upon . On Whifc Monday 1871 a special Provincial Grand Lodge was held to lay the foundation stone of the Hospital . The silver trowel used on the occasion , afterwards presented to the Lodge by the Provincial
Grand Master ( Bro . Gondry ) , and the mallet which had been used in laying the foundation stones of the bridge , the town hall , market house , and the hospital , was presented by the Past Prov . Gr . md Master ( Bro . Eliot ) . Iu 1876 aa a mark of the appreciation of the brethren for the zeal and energy displayed by the W . M ., Bro . Felly
Hooper , in obtaining a new lease of the existing premises aud additional land iu the rear , for building a banqueting hall , the memorial stone of which was placed in its position by Bro . W . Eliot P . P . G . M ., the Lodge unanimously decided to present Bro . Polly Hooper with a life governorship in one of the Masonic Charities . The
sketch concluded with a reference to some of the leading events in the modern history of the Lodge , chiefly of interest to the members in particular , and the Fraternity in general . Following a hymn of thanksgiving , the D . P . G . M . for Dorset ( Bro . Brymer ) , Bros . Col . Shad , well Clerke , Sir Richard Howard , and the Rev . W . Mortimer Heath
individually expressed their hearty congratulations to the W . M . and the members of the Lodge on the success of their efforts . The W . M ., in the course of his response , announced that Mrs . Michell Smith had presented the useful curtain at the back of the chair , with a necessary cover for the protection of the silk hangings ( obtained of
Mr . T . H . Williams ) , when not in use ; and that Mrs . Milledge had made the handsome cover for the tracing boards , introducing the old Coat of Arms into the work . On the proposition of the Worshipful Bro . J . P . Montagu , seconded by Sir R . Howard , a cordial vote of thanks was tendered to these ladies . The W . M . then pointing to the
windows lighting the hall , said there were five of them , which it was proposed to fill with stained glass . Bro . Pelly Hooper had promised one of these , and thought he could obtain the funds for one other . He hoped the Past Masters of the Lodge would provide one , and with
these inserted he had little doubt the whole would be filled in good time . With the usual formalities and a closing hymn the Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was served by Bro . A . Graham in the Jubilee Hall . This had been decorated with
excellent taste by Mrs . Case , the Mayor and others kindly sending plants in pots and cut flowers for the purpose . The W . M . presided , aud was supported by most of the Grand and Prov . Grand Officers , who had been present in tho Lodge , and by nearly all the brethren . Following the repast , Non Nobis Domino was sung , and tho W . M .
proceeded to give the customary Masonic loyal toasts , beginning vviih the Queen aud the Craft , and passing on to the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , tho National Anthem and " God bless the Prince of Wales" being sung . Bro . Col . Shadwell Cle-ke , the Grand Secretary , first respondins ? for the toast of The Earl of
Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master , and Present and Past Grand Oificers , said the toast related to a number of brethren in all phases of society , who amidst their various avocation 3 cheerfully gave their services and time for the good of Masonry . These brethren had been fortunate enough to
obtain the approbation of the Grand Master , and were always anxiously endeavouring to show that their Masonic career was such as to amply justify that choice . Their services were always kindly received by the brethren , and he ? was sure they were most grateful
for it . In responding for the Grand Officers he would say a word or two about their Chief , because it was well for them to know th ^ y had such an excellent brother in the position of their Grand Mast r aathe Prince of Wale 3 . They mu 3 fc nofc look upon Hia Royal Highneis a 3 merely an ornamental Giand & taster , for he was quite the contrary ;
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Notices Of Meetings.
Grand Lodge asking permission to reform the Lodgo . This request was granted , and a warrant issued under the authority of tho Prov . Grand Master of Dovon , Sir C . W . Bampfield , authorising the removal of the All Souls' Lodge , which had formerly met at Tiverton , to Weymouth . The first meeting was held 10 th Juno 1804 , at the
King ' s Head Inn . Bro . James Hamilton , who purchased the furniture aud jewels of tho Weymouth Lodge , was the first Worshipful Master ; and he ( Bro . Shcrreu ) thought a fair inferenoe was that he presented them to the newly constituted Lodge . They had also a copy of the Constitutions presented in the year 1777 to the Weymouth
Lodge . From that time to the present the meetings had been held without intermission , either monthly or bi-monthly , according to the bye-laws . In noticing some of the Lodge proceedings in those days , Bro . Shorren incidentally mentioned that they had not obtained : t naino for hospitality , as visitors were admitted only on payment of
2 s 6 d ; still , a good number were generally present . Another minute recorded , " Alas , those happy days are past when our Mother Lodgo paid onr expeuses at Prov . Grand Lodge . In 1806 , at a special Lodge afc Fordington , Dorchester , for the interment of a brother , among the exponses was an item for " Musick , £ 2 lis 6 d . " Iu March
1808 , occurred the first record of a subscription to the great Masonic Charities , ten guineas being voted to the Freemasons ' School for Female Children , but there are numerous entries of casual relief , and in June 1808 a collection of £ 5 was made for the relief of the English Prisoners in France . About this time several of the
officers of the German legion stationed in Weymouth were initiated in All Souls' . On St . John ' s Day ( 27 th December 1808 ) it was requested that " no white wine be introduced afc dinner in order that frngality might bo attended to . " In 1809 the Lodgo allowed the widow of a dead brother 2 s 6 d a week for her life , or so long as she
might be a fit object for snch relief . In October it was resolved that Bro . Arbutlmot be nominated Master of the Lodge pro tern , for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of a pedestal on whioh a statue of II . M . George III . was to be erected . Bro . Arbutlmot being unablo to be present , Bro . J . H . Brown was nominated to fill
tho vacancy . The ceremony took place on the 25 th , there being also present tho Lodge of tho 7 th reigment and Arimathea Lodge , as well as the Royal Arch Masons . All Souls' voted ten guineas towards the expense of erecting the pedestal ; and Bro . Brown presented " a very handsome painted ' Form of a Freemasons' Lodge' [ a Tracing
Board ] as a testimony of thanks for the high honour conferred on him . " In 1810 it was decided that the Lodge should subscribe two guineas annually to the Cnmberland ( Girls' ) School from Christmas . In Juno 1811 a Lodge of Emergency was called , in conseqnence of au insult offered to the Lodge by tho proprietor of the King ' s
Head , and it was resolved to remove to the Royal Hotel , where four clays later thoy niffc and decided to meet onco every month instead of adjourning tho Lodgo over tho threo summer months . 1812 closed with a list of 50 members and a balance in hand of £ 104 . Iu 1813 a suggestion was made that it would be desirable to have a
hall entirely appropriated to Masonic purposes , and a Committee was appointed to cousider tho snbject . In 1814 Bro . Ore offered , at a nominal quit rent , as much land as would bo required to erect a Lodge room , and tho Lodge directed a letter of thanks to be written , saying a piece of land 50 feet in breadth and 48 in length would
ausvver their purpose . In May 1815 it was resolved to build a hall on a site at the lower part of Towns End field ; a Committee was appointed to carry onfc the work , but nofc to expend more thau £ 700 , and the foundation stone was to be laid in Masonic stylo , but no expense was to be attached to All Souls' Lodge . The
foundation stone was accordingly laid , 12 tb June 1815 , the brethren attending divine service at Wyk ' e Church before the ceremony . No time appears to have been lost in carrying out the building , for in February 181 ( 5 tho committee were requested to survey it , and lay the accounts of the building fund before the Lodge . It was decided
that ' every brother do pay for his chair in the new Lodge , " and a pittern having been selected , tho Treasurer was requested to purchase live dozen out of the funds of the Lodge , to be repaid by each individual on his marking his name thereon . These chairs have long since disappeared , but the twelve tables ordered to be made afc the
samo time are still in use . The building was dedicated by the P . G . M . ( Bro . William Williams ) with the customary Masonic ceremony , and the first regular meeting was held in it in May 1816 . The building account showed that the cost was nearly £ 900 , and that a balance of a little rnoro than £ 500 was due to the P . G . M . For a number of
years it appears to have been the custom to attend the theatre in Masonic clothing as a Lodge , but in October 1821 it was unanimously resolved that it appearing to be inconsistent with the principles on which Freemasonry is founded and incompatible with its moral acceptation to patronise any play , in future no play be
patronised by All Souls' Lodge . This was rescinded in September 184-0 . In 1822 one of tho mombery , owing the Lodge a large sum of money , offered to convoy to tho Lodge , in satisfaction of the debt , tho building erected by him in the yard rented of tho Lodge , which was accepted , the conveyance completed , and the yard and premises let for
seven years for £ 120 . In 1822 five guineas were voted towards distress in Ireland . Iu 1823 the organ was presented to the Lodge by the Royal Arch Chapter , and a bill being sent in for £ 12510 s 4 d , the following note was appended by Bro . Eliot , the D . P . G . M .: — " This charge is considered a gross imposition , and the Lodge came to the resolution of paying
no rnoro than the sum agreed , £ 42 , and a receipt for the same by Mr . Lowman . " Alterations in the construction of tho Lodge premises seem to havo been deemed necessary in 1831 . The spoons of tho Lodge seem to have proved a constant source of expense , and in January 1832 it was decided to " open a subscription for silver
spoons—which would last . " In June of this year ( 1832 ) Sir Frcdk . George Johnstone was initiated in the Lodgo , and in December ho wrote to the Master that " AU the quit rout up to thi 3 date shall be
expunged , and a lease on three lives granted , the lives to be named by the members of All Souls' Lodge , subject to quit rent of £ 2 10 s , and also to a consideration of 5 s of lawful money " —for which a cordial yobs of thania was passed , and the names of three lives sub -
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mitted . Iu November 1833 a new building was contemplate ! in Frederick-place [ the preseut site ] , and a Committee was appointed to consider what alterations would be necessary to the fruit of thd hall . In February of the following year plans were approved to offect tho alteration at a cost of £ 42 . In June of that year a Lodge
of Eraergeuoy was held , and attended by about 120 brethren , to lay the foundation of the new embankment wall behind the Belvidere , the ceremony being performed by the Provincial Grand Master . In October the gas company offered to li ^ ht tho Lodge afc a charge of £ 1 per thousand oubio feet . It was decided that tbia " liberal offer
would be advantageous to the Lodge , " and ifc was therefore accepted . In January 1837 in pursuance of a request from the Mayor that the members of All Souls' would assist to lay the foundation-stone of tho new Town Hall , it was unanimously resolved to ask for a dispensation for the purpose , which was granted by the Provincial Grand Master ,
and the first stone laid in due Masonio form by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . Eliot ) of whom , he having been made Provincial Grand MaBter , a portrait waa placed in the hall ia 1842 . During the month of December the Lodge plate and jewels were stolen , and every effort to recover them being unsuccessfnl , the
Blandford Lodgo kindly lent their jewels for the use of the Lodge until , in April 1846 , new jewels , collars and plate were purchased . In July 1847 Bro . G . M . Butt , one of the candidates for Parliamentary honours , attended the Lodge , and in the interval of refreshments addressed the brethren in an eloquent and truly Masonic
spirit , and the substance of the address was entered on the minute book . In July 1849 a Lodge of Emergency was held for the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of the Portland breakwater , but at the last moment ifc was found that the engaged steamer , the Wonder , had met with an accident , and a request to be allowed to accompany the
corporation in H . M . S . steamer Vulcan , which had been placed at their disposal not being granted , the brethren were reluctantly compelled to abandon their intention of proceeding to Portland in Masonio form . In December the flag of truce carried by Bro . Capt . H til afc the capture of Bormasund , 16 th August 1854 , was presented by him
to the Lodge [ and is retained on the walls , in a glass case ] . In 1866 inquiries were made for the Warrant of Constitution of the Lodge , whioh appeared to have been lost , and it was decided to apply for a Warrant of Confirmation ) which was obtained . In the centenary year ( 1867 ) there seema to have been some difficulty about obtaining
the centenary jewel , but ; afc last a design submitted by Bro . G . R . Crickmay Past Master was decided upon . On Whifc Monday 1871 a special Provincial Grand Lodge was held to lay the foundation stone of the Hospital . The silver trowel used on the occasion , afterwards presented to the Lodge by the Provincial
Grand Master ( Bro . Gondry ) , and the mallet which had been used in laying the foundation stones of the bridge , the town hall , market house , and the hospital , was presented by the Past Prov . Gr . md Master ( Bro . Eliot ) . Iu 1876 aa a mark of the appreciation of the brethren for the zeal and energy displayed by the W . M ., Bro . Felly
Hooper , in obtaining a new lease of the existing premises aud additional land iu the rear , for building a banqueting hall , the memorial stone of which was placed in its position by Bro . W . Eliot P . P . G . M ., the Lodge unanimously decided to present Bro . Polly Hooper with a life governorship in one of the Masonic Charities . The
sketch concluded with a reference to some of the leading events in the modern history of the Lodge , chiefly of interest to the members in particular , and the Fraternity in general . Following a hymn of thanksgiving , the D . P . G . M . for Dorset ( Bro . Brymer ) , Bros . Col . Shad , well Clerke , Sir Richard Howard , and the Rev . W . Mortimer Heath
individually expressed their hearty congratulations to the W . M . and the members of the Lodge on the success of their efforts . The W . M ., in the course of his response , announced that Mrs . Michell Smith had presented the useful curtain at the back of the chair , with a necessary cover for the protection of the silk hangings ( obtained of
Mr . T . H . Williams ) , when not in use ; and that Mrs . Milledge had made the handsome cover for the tracing boards , introducing the old Coat of Arms into the work . On the proposition of the Worshipful Bro . J . P . Montagu , seconded by Sir R . Howard , a cordial vote of thanks was tendered to these ladies . The W . M . then pointing to the
windows lighting the hall , said there were five of them , which it was proposed to fill with stained glass . Bro . Pelly Hooper had promised one of these , and thought he could obtain the funds for one other . He hoped the Past Masters of the Lodge would provide one , and with
these inserted he had little doubt the whole would be filled in good time . With the usual formalities and a closing hymn the Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was served by Bro . A . Graham in the Jubilee Hall . This had been decorated with
excellent taste by Mrs . Case , the Mayor and others kindly sending plants in pots and cut flowers for the purpose . The W . M . presided , aud was supported by most of the Grand and Prov . Grand Officers , who had been present in tho Lodge , and by nearly all the brethren . Following the repast , Non Nobis Domino was sung , and tho W . M .
proceeded to give the customary Masonic loyal toasts , beginning vviih the Queen aud the Craft , and passing on to the Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , tho National Anthem and " God bless the Prince of Wales" being sung . Bro . Col . Shadwell Cle-ke , the Grand Secretary , first respondins ? for the toast of The Earl of
Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master , and Present and Past Grand Oificers , said the toast related to a number of brethren in all phases of society , who amidst their various avocation 3 cheerfully gave their services and time for the good of Masonry . These brethren had been fortunate enough to
obtain the approbation of the Grand Master , and were always anxiously endeavouring to show that their Masonic career was such as to amply justify that choice . Their services were always kindly received by the brethren , and he ? was sure they were most grateful
for it . In responding for the Grand Officers he would say a word or two about their Chief , because it was well for them to know th ^ y had such an excellent brother in the position of their Grand Mast r aathe Prince of Wale 3 . They mu 3 fc nofc look upon Hia Royal Highneis a 3 merely an ornamental Giand & taster , for he was quite the contrary ;