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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
already aware of the severe loss sustained by the death of the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master of England . Ho was a Mason respected by every member of tho Order , and he ( Brother West ) felt sure each Surrey Mason would join in expressing regret at his death ,
and would also add a word of sympathy to those members of hia family left to mourn his loss . W ith the toasfc was coupled the name of Bro . Dumas , who , the chairman said , was a distinguished past officer of England , almost , if not quite , senior of the long array of brethren
who comprised the Past Grand Deacons of England . Bro . Dumas had the greatest satisfaction iu reply ing to the toast and acknowledging the hearty reception that had been accorded it by the brethren present . It was indeed a proud day to him , as he had had the pleasure of witnessing the investiture of his own son as Junior Grand Warden of the
Province . He hoped he would give satisfaction in that position . Bro . Dumas then proposed the toast of the cling Provincial Grand Master . If it were mere gratitude io the brother whose health he had to propose he asked for , he felfc sure the reception would be a hearty one , but thero
was in addition a kindliness of feeling and true fraternal spirit to be acknowledged which would ensure a true welcome to the toast . Of Bro . West it might bo said , his ambition is worthy of the objects to which be devotes it , while the objects are also worthy of the distinguished
brother who has now the honour of presiding over the Province . The attendance that day was proof that the brethren of the district not only approved his appointment , but also approved of him personally . They appeared to look upon him as a true and good Master in chirgo , and
ho felt he might say the Masons of tho district were as ready to do their duty towards Bro . West as ho appeared anxious to perform his . In reply Bro . West said he hardly knew how to express himself in proper acknowledgment of the splendid gathering that day , and of the hearty
reception given to him as officer in charge of the Province of Surrey . Presiding over a Province such as theirs , as he had virtually done for the past threo years , was no easy task . The brethren who attended the meetings of Provincial Grand Lodge might imagine theirs was a bed of
roses , as they happily never saw the hard side of the Masonry of the district . There were brethren in Freemasonry , just as there were Lodges , where troubles occurred , bufc these grievances , happily , seldom saw the light of day , ; it kast in public . He should always endeavour to prevent
anything that might appear to show a non-Masonic spirit , and which came under the notice of the Provincial rulers , from securing general publicity , and felt that in this respect he and others at the head of affairs were justified in exercising the authority with which they wero invested .
it sometimes happened that the Master or ruler of a Pro vince found himself in a position similar , to that occupied by the Duke of Cambridge during the last few days , who wns called upon , as Commander-in-Chief , to censure the rebellious Guards . He ventured to think the action ol
His Eoyal Highness would be supported by the Craft a ' largo , as one of the great principles of Freemnsonry was to acknowledge obedience to lawful authority . If , however , there was ever occasion for it , it was well to remember there was ample power to crush the spirit of rebellion . Bro .
West trusted the esprit de corps , they were taught in their younger days to regard with so much favour in connection with the public schools of the country , might always reign in Freemasonry . It behoved every Master to see that ho had the power to rule his Lodge as the Craft desired he should
rule it—he should create a kindly feeling and rule by kindness , bnfc as afc times occasions would arise when tho rulers had to enforce obedience , « he hoped that in so doing they would have the hearty co-operation ( f fche whole body of members . Speaking generally , he
lolt he might fairly compare the Province of Surrey with any other district owning allegiance to the Grand Master of England . The district had well supported one in years gone by who had been a successful soldier , and who had ruled them in a true soldierly way ; his methods
had rendered ifc very difficult for him ( Bro . West ) to fi-lluw on , and he' could only hopo he now filled the position in sueii a way as to secure and maintain tho good opinion of rvcTV member . The next toast was that of the Visitors .
15 . West considered that no Province , no Lodge , or any other body of men , could get on without the presence of friends and guests , who could advise , eriticis *" - or symjielhi .-e with them . Thfy had a large number of visitors , iu . d they were always icaly in Surrey to give them as
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
hearty a welcome as would , he was sure , be accorded them that day . Wifch the toast he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Bro . Fairchild , Past Master of several Lodges , and one who took a great interest in Freemasonry and the
Charitable Institutions connected with the Order . Thafc brother expressed tho satisfaction and pleasure the visitors experienced in being present . He had had the pleasure of attending many meetings in Surrey , and knew there were several members of the Province who were as
active in tho Chanty world as the Provincial Master had given him credit for . He concluded by thanking them cordially and heartily for their reception of tho Visitors . The next toast , said Brother Frederick West , was one which must appeal to all those who had
been appointed to an officu in the Province , as well as to thoso who were looking forward to one , it being iu honour of the Provincial Officers of Surrey . He was very proud of tho Officers who had been appointed that day , and was particularly pleased that their good Brother Colonel Money
had accepted the collar of Senior Warden , when he had already filled the office of Deputy District Grand Master in the Punjab . He felt he would do all in his power to secure the success of his new position . As regarded their new Junior Warden , he felfc they need have no fear . The name
of Dumas had been known in the Province of Surrey longer , ho thought , than his own , and it was an especial pleasure for him to appoint the son of S 3 old a friend to tho high office he had been able to confer ou him that day . Speaking of the
minor officers , he had to express tho pleasure he folt in seeing Masters and Past Masters of the Lodges coming forward and cheerfully accepting even tho red collar , recognising , as they undoubtedly did , thafc it was the best afc the disposal of their Provincial chief . He had really to
thank those who had so cheerfully accepted fche red collars , and who had thereby raised them to dignities in tho Province , as ifc gave him additional means of honouring deserving brethren aronnd him . The Senior and Junior Wardens having replied , fche health of the Secretary and
his assistant in fche work of the Province was given , and with it coupled the toast of the entertaining Lodgo , special thanks being accorded to the Worshipfnl Master of
St . George ' s Lodge , and the Z . of St . George ' s Chapter , for fche arrangements made . The Worshipful Master of No . 777 and Bro . Charles Greenwood replied , and then tho proceedings were brought to a conclusion .
Previous to the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge the annual gathering of the Provincial Chapter was held , tho usual work of the year being transacted .
Among thos <*> present were the fol ' owing Provincial Grand Officers : —Bros . Fred ¦ "rick West Deputy Grand Master ( in charge ) , J . Edward Pt-npt S . W ., C . C . Gibbes J . W ., Walter W „ Ma-tin and Edward A . Chi-hwter Chnp ' a ' na , George Price Treasurer , Charles elreenwo-id Secretary , Alfred Greenwood Assistant S -oretary ,
Reginald Piper S . D ., ]** . T . Ilidpath J . D ., O . lremeany Sword Bearer , f » hn Connell O-ganisr , T . T . Phillips and James Hill Standard . J'arers , J . T . Brorlorick , F . Carter and C . B . Ormmod Stewards , Past Provincial Officers w-re represented by B-os . II . J . Strong , II . M . Hobbs , H . ¦>¦ P . Dumas nnd Ralph Nevill Wardens , Arthur H . Bowles
registrar , D . S . Blackburn S . D ., F . Flood and H . B . Turner S . B ., VV . Chapman D . C , Arthur B . Taylor , T . J . Street and G . Yaxley S . of Works , G . C . Burry Organist , E . A . Baber J . D ., Robert Banco and Henry Burgess Stewards , A . Storr , VV . A . Laker , A . F . Asher , Henrv ¦ Bott ' ne , ff . E . Franc-. -s Pnrsnivants , K . Goffin and Thos " . Long
D . of C , A . II . Bowles J . D , J . T . Green S . D .. & o . Bros . James S . Fraser 209 *; , 0 . Hos ? g I . P . M . 1872 , F . Jacob P . M . 1851 , J . Wegg 1395 , 0 . G . Goode W . M . 2006 , G . Harrison P . M . 416 , T . Daysta 1564 , W . Jolly J . W . 1929 , It . Bowers 1321 , W . S . Brunsden 2101 , Jobn Bonsiy 2120 , E . G . H .-iiiidle 1826 , W . E . Potier 411 , G . Harvey 884 , E . T . Madeley
2120 , A . Wilson P . M . 2146 , VV . Dix 2120 , T . G . A . Barns P . M . 370 . Geo . Moorman P . M . 1633 , A . W . Crewdson S . W . 2120 , W . F . Hawes W . M . 463 , H . J . Bidwoll W . M . 2120 , G . VV . Blackie P . M . 1426 , J . Si Lancaster J . W . 2317 , T . Cox head I . P . M . 2317 , F . Neale D . C . ) 9 S 1 , John CaselaoH . S . Hewett S . W 2146 , T . L . Smith 1561 , VV . Lane
1326 0 . M . F-sce-r J . W . 1564 , F . VV . Hullett S . W . 1981 , F . Montagne S . W . 1 G 33 , ( I . VV . Humphreys P . M . 1638 , H . L . Scott W . M . 370 , J . VV . A . D « 1 r ? oSecretary 2101 , J . Asnte J . W . 2101 , J . J . Tay lor 2101 , VV . T . Pitchers S . D . 2101 , A . Lambert W . M . 1556 , J . Cater W . M-
2317 , C . F . Pacsmoro Organist . 2317 , H . C . Gooch W . M . 2101 , A . " f [ utchins 2 l 20 , J . Debenham S . D . 2101 , Geo . J . Gilby 2146 , G . »• ilorsnail 1790 , T . J . Phillips 2353 , h . Edwards 2101 , A . II . It « es W . M-1362 , A . VV . R . Sowra-in W . M . 1395 , H . Dumas I . P . M . 410 , P . Suepnerd P . M . 13 B 2 , A . Laurence P . M . 1633 ( P . P . S . G . D . ) , T . Weaver
P . M . 880 . II . J . Shelley W . M . 1981 , Divid Hughes P . M . 901 , W . b-White P . M . 777 , VV . Uillier P . M . 903 , 2234 , C . H . Knight P . M . 10 to . D . Hnghes P M . SCI , D . 0 . Norman J . W . 1714 , G . Tice P . M . 171 * . G . A . H . VVticte S . D . 1375 , llu 2 h Blakeney W . M . 1149 , G . H ° 3 i
P . G . D . C , VV . Wells P . M . P . G . D . ; Thomas Johnson 2146 , F . i l °° P . P . G . S . of VV ., F . Gaydon 839 , J . B . Tomkinson 2146 , G . Noel Money P . D D G . M . Punjab , J . J . J . llitla 1981 , F . H . Goldney P . G . Deacon England P . M . 239 , S . Bal'ard D . C . 2101 , E . Austen 2143 , C ^* Gardner 839 , C . W . C . Webb W . M . 2095 , Alfred Gibba I . P . M . 2 U » *
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
already aware of the severe loss sustained by the death of the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master of England . Ho was a Mason respected by every member of tho Order , and he ( Brother West ) felt sure each Surrey Mason would join in expressing regret at his death ,
and would also add a word of sympathy to those members of hia family left to mourn his loss . W ith the toasfc was coupled the name of Bro . Dumas , who , the chairman said , was a distinguished past officer of England , almost , if not quite , senior of the long array of brethren
who comprised the Past Grand Deacons of England . Bro . Dumas had the greatest satisfaction iu reply ing to the toast and acknowledging the hearty reception that had been accorded it by the brethren present . It was indeed a proud day to him , as he had had the pleasure of witnessing the investiture of his own son as Junior Grand Warden of the
Province . He hoped he would give satisfaction in that position . Bro . Dumas then proposed the toast of the cling Provincial Grand Master . If it were mere gratitude io the brother whose health he had to propose he asked for , he felfc sure the reception would be a hearty one , but thero
was in addition a kindliness of feeling and true fraternal spirit to be acknowledged which would ensure a true welcome to the toast . Of Bro . West it might bo said , his ambition is worthy of the objects to which be devotes it , while the objects are also worthy of the distinguished
brother who has now the honour of presiding over the Province . The attendance that day was proof that the brethren of the district not only approved his appointment , but also approved of him personally . They appeared to look upon him as a true and good Master in chirgo , and
ho felt he might say the Masons of tho district were as ready to do their duty towards Bro . West as ho appeared anxious to perform his . In reply Bro . West said he hardly knew how to express himself in proper acknowledgment of the splendid gathering that day , and of the hearty
reception given to him as officer in charge of the Province of Surrey . Presiding over a Province such as theirs , as he had virtually done for the past threo years , was no easy task . The brethren who attended the meetings of Provincial Grand Lodge might imagine theirs was a bed of
roses , as they happily never saw the hard side of the Masonry of the district . There were brethren in Freemasonry , just as there were Lodges , where troubles occurred , bufc these grievances , happily , seldom saw the light of day , ; it kast in public . He should always endeavour to prevent
anything that might appear to show a non-Masonic spirit , and which came under the notice of the Provincial rulers , from securing general publicity , and felt that in this respect he and others at the head of affairs were justified in exercising the authority with which they wero invested .
it sometimes happened that the Master or ruler of a Pro vince found himself in a position similar , to that occupied by the Duke of Cambridge during the last few days , who wns called upon , as Commander-in-Chief , to censure the rebellious Guards . He ventured to think the action ol
His Eoyal Highness would be supported by the Craft a ' largo , as one of the great principles of Freemnsonry was to acknowledge obedience to lawful authority . If , however , there was ever occasion for it , it was well to remember there was ample power to crush the spirit of rebellion . Bro .
West trusted the esprit de corps , they were taught in their younger days to regard with so much favour in connection with the public schools of the country , might always reign in Freemasonry . It behoved every Master to see that ho had the power to rule his Lodge as the Craft desired he should
rule it—he should create a kindly feeling and rule by kindness , bnfc as afc times occasions would arise when tho rulers had to enforce obedience , « he hoped that in so doing they would have the hearty co-operation ( f fche whole body of members . Speaking generally , he
lolt he might fairly compare the Province of Surrey with any other district owning allegiance to the Grand Master of England . The district had well supported one in years gone by who had been a successful soldier , and who had ruled them in a true soldierly way ; his methods
had rendered ifc very difficult for him ( Bro . West ) to fi-lluw on , and he' could only hopo he now filled the position in sueii a way as to secure and maintain tho good opinion of rvcTV member . The next toast was that of the Visitors .
15 . West considered that no Province , no Lodge , or any other body of men , could get on without the presence of friends and guests , who could advise , eriticis *" - or symjielhi .-e with them . Thfy had a large number of visitors , iu . d they were always icaly in Surrey to give them as
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
hearty a welcome as would , he was sure , be accorded them that day . Wifch the toast he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Bro . Fairchild , Past Master of several Lodges , and one who took a great interest in Freemasonry and the
Charitable Institutions connected with the Order . Thafc brother expressed tho satisfaction and pleasure the visitors experienced in being present . He had had the pleasure of attending many meetings in Surrey , and knew there were several members of the Province who were as
active in tho Chanty world as the Provincial Master had given him credit for . He concluded by thanking them cordially and heartily for their reception of tho Visitors . The next toast , said Brother Frederick West , was one which must appeal to all those who had
been appointed to an officu in the Province , as well as to thoso who were looking forward to one , it being iu honour of the Provincial Officers of Surrey . He was very proud of tho Officers who had been appointed that day , and was particularly pleased that their good Brother Colonel Money
had accepted the collar of Senior Warden , when he had already filled the office of Deputy District Grand Master in the Punjab . He felt he would do all in his power to secure the success of his new position . As regarded their new Junior Warden , he felfc they need have no fear . The name
of Dumas had been known in the Province of Surrey longer , ho thought , than his own , and it was an especial pleasure for him to appoint the son of S 3 old a friend to tho high office he had been able to confer ou him that day . Speaking of the
minor officers , he had to express tho pleasure he folt in seeing Masters and Past Masters of the Lodges coming forward and cheerfully accepting even tho red collar , recognising , as they undoubtedly did , thafc it was the best afc the disposal of their Provincial chief . He had really to
thank those who had so cheerfully accepted fche red collars , and who had thereby raised them to dignities in tho Province , as ifc gave him additional means of honouring deserving brethren aronnd him . The Senior and Junior Wardens having replied , fche health of the Secretary and
his assistant in fche work of the Province was given , and with it coupled the toast of the entertaining Lodgo , special thanks being accorded to the Worshipfnl Master of
St . George ' s Lodge , and the Z . of St . George ' s Chapter , for fche arrangements made . The Worshipful Master of No . 777 and Bro . Charles Greenwood replied , and then tho proceedings were brought to a conclusion .
Previous to the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge the annual gathering of the Provincial Chapter was held , tho usual work of the year being transacted .
Among thos <*> present were the fol ' owing Provincial Grand Officers : —Bros . Fred ¦ "rick West Deputy Grand Master ( in charge ) , J . Edward Pt-npt S . W ., C . C . Gibbes J . W ., Walter W „ Ma-tin and Edward A . Chi-hwter Chnp ' a ' na , George Price Treasurer , Charles elreenwo-id Secretary , Alfred Greenwood Assistant S -oretary ,
Reginald Piper S . D ., ]** . T . Ilidpath J . D ., O . lremeany Sword Bearer , f » hn Connell O-ganisr , T . T . Phillips and James Hill Standard . J'arers , J . T . Brorlorick , F . Carter and C . B . Ormmod Stewards , Past Provincial Officers w-re represented by B-os . II . J . Strong , II . M . Hobbs , H . ¦>¦ P . Dumas nnd Ralph Nevill Wardens , Arthur H . Bowles
registrar , D . S . Blackburn S . D ., F . Flood and H . B . Turner S . B ., VV . Chapman D . C , Arthur B . Taylor , T . J . Street and G . Yaxley S . of Works , G . C . Burry Organist , E . A . Baber J . D ., Robert Banco and Henry Burgess Stewards , A . Storr , VV . A . Laker , A . F . Asher , Henrv ¦ Bott ' ne , ff . E . Franc-. -s Pnrsnivants , K . Goffin and Thos " . Long
D . of C , A . II . Bowles J . D , J . T . Green S . D .. & o . Bros . James S . Fraser 209 *; , 0 . Hos ? g I . P . M . 1872 , F . Jacob P . M . 1851 , J . Wegg 1395 , 0 . G . Goode W . M . 2006 , G . Harrison P . M . 416 , T . Daysta 1564 , W . Jolly J . W . 1929 , It . Bowers 1321 , W . S . Brunsden 2101 , Jobn Bonsiy 2120 , E . G . H .-iiiidle 1826 , W . E . Potier 411 , G . Harvey 884 , E . T . Madeley
2120 , A . Wilson P . M . 2146 , VV . Dix 2120 , T . G . A . Barns P . M . 370 . Geo . Moorman P . M . 1633 , A . W . Crewdson S . W . 2120 , W . F . Hawes W . M . 463 , H . J . Bidwoll W . M . 2120 , G . VV . Blackie P . M . 1426 , J . Si Lancaster J . W . 2317 , T . Cox head I . P . M . 2317 , F . Neale D . C . ) 9 S 1 , John CaselaoH . S . Hewett S . W 2146 , T . L . Smith 1561 , VV . Lane
1326 0 . M . F-sce-r J . W . 1564 , F . VV . Hullett S . W . 1981 , F . Montagne S . W . 1 G 33 , ( I . VV . Humphreys P . M . 1638 , H . L . Scott W . M . 370 , J . VV . A . D « 1 r ? oSecretary 2101 , J . Asnte J . W . 2101 , J . J . Tay lor 2101 , VV . T . Pitchers S . D . 2101 , A . Lambert W . M . 1556 , J . Cater W . M-
2317 , C . F . Pacsmoro Organist . 2317 , H . C . Gooch W . M . 2101 , A . " f [ utchins 2 l 20 , J . Debenham S . D . 2101 , Geo . J . Gilby 2146 , G . »• ilorsnail 1790 , T . J . Phillips 2353 , h . Edwards 2101 , A . II . It « es W . M-1362 , A . VV . R . Sowra-in W . M . 1395 , H . Dumas I . P . M . 410 , P . Suepnerd P . M . 13 B 2 , A . Laurence P . M . 1633 ( P . P . S . G . D . ) , T . Weaver
P . M . 880 . II . J . Shelley W . M . 1981 , Divid Hughes P . M . 901 , W . b-White P . M . 777 , VV . Uillier P . M . 903 , 2234 , C . H . Knight P . M . 10 to . D . Hnghes P M . SCI , D . 0 . Norman J . W . 1714 , G . Tice P . M . 171 * . G . A . H . VVticte S . D . 1375 , llu 2 h Blakeney W . M . 1149 , G . H ° 3 i
P . G . D . C , VV . Wells P . M . P . G . D . ; Thomas Johnson 2146 , F . i l °° P . P . G . S . of VV ., F . Gaydon 839 , J . B . Tomkinson 2146 , G . Noel Money P . D D G . M . Punjab , J . J . J . llitla 1981 , F . H . Goldney P . G . Deacon England P . M . 239 , S . Bal'ard D . C . 2101 , E . Austen 2143 , C ^* Gardner 839 , C . W . C . Webb W . M . 2095 , Alfred Gibba I . P . M . 2 U » *