Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.

transacted bnsiness matters more efficiently than Sir Daniel , and yet he found time to attend to his duties as Grand Master of this Province , besides Avhich he attended the meetings of tho Grand Lodgo of England with great regularity ( cheers ) . As a Province , they might certainly congratulate themselves on having at their head ono who had distinguished himself , whether in the undertakings of everyday business or

in his duties as a Mason ( cheers ) . Tho P . G . M ., in returning thanks , observed that it had given him great pleasure to soo the Provincial Grand Lodge so largely attended . It was true ho had a great many engagements to occupy his time and attention , but supported and encouraged ns he was by the brethren of this province he could not but discharge his Masonic duties to the

best of his power aud ability ( cheers ) . They had heard from their able Secretary ( Bro . Bigfjs ) IIOAV tho Lodges were progressing and a l so the support given to the Charities , and ho could only ask them to continue in tho same course , and ho hoped that when they assembled at Wycombe next year they would have as much reason to be pleased Avith tho results as on this occasion ( cheers ) . Tho P . G . M . then

proposed the health ot his deputy , Bvo . tho Ecv . J . S . BvoAviyrisg , speaking of him as a zealous , active , and good Mason , Avho had rendered him great assistance in fulfilling his duties as P . G . M . ( cheers ) . The P . G . M . also spoke in warm terms of tho valuable services of tho Rev . Sir John Warren Hayes , Avho for many years efficiently performed tho duties of D . G . M ., and whose name he

associated Avith the toast . Tho D . G . M . assured tho brethren it gave him sincere pleasure to bo of service to them , and said ho had the fullest authority for stating that every Lodgo in the Province Avas in a satisfactory state ( cheers ) . Bro . the Eev . Sir J . W . Hayes , Bart ., thanked tho brethren for

this rencAved expression of their kind and fraternal feeling , and alluded to tho great and beneficial change that had occurred with regard to Freemasonry in this Province during tho past ten years , owing to tho energy of Sir D . Gooch , and also to tho circumstance that the Depnty Grand Master resided in tbe Bucks division of tho Province . Ho hoped the prosperity which noAV characterised Masonry

would not only continue but increase year after year ( cheers ) . The Provincial Grand Master proposed the health of tho visitors , remarking that it gave him particular pleasure to couple Avith this toast the health of Bro . Goldney , who ably filled tho position of Deputy Grand Master for tho Province of Wiltshire—an office Avhich ho himself held for many years , during which he formed associations

and friendships upon Avhich ho looked back with a great amount of pleasure ( cheers ) . Bro . Goldney , M . P ., in thanking the brethren , said it not only delighted him to have been the guest of their esteemed Grand Master , but ho was charmed with all ho had seen and heard that day , and he hoped that Freemasonry would long continue to flourish in this

Province . Ho was striving in his own Province to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor , now their Avorthy Provincial Grand Master , whoso excellent example Avas still producing good fruit in the Wiltshire Province . From time to time philosophers had attempted to establish a system of universal fraternity and love , and there had beeu religious movements for tho purpose of attaining that end , but

he knew of no institution so well calculated to accomplish tho purpose as Freemasonry ( cheers ) . If they would but endeavour to maintain tho grand principles of their Order , and illustrate them in their actions , they would all become better men , ancl they would thus do much towards civilising and harmonising tho whole of mankind . Speaking of the Masonic symbols , Bro . Goldney reminded the

brethren that not many centuries ago men who advanced scientific truths became the objects of attack and persecution , as in tho case of the great Bacon , and it was only by signs and symbols that men could in thoso days safely communicate great scientific principles to those who would appreciate and foster and encourage them , and therefore in Masonry they had , as it were , the foundation of those great

pursuits to Avhich , in these clays , the world owed so much . ( Cheers . ) The health of the Provincial Grand Wardens , past ancl present , having been proposed , was responded to by Bro . Hodges S . G . W ., and Bro . Hurley J . G . W . The Prov . Grand Master gave tho health of the Worshipful Masters , Officers aud brethren of tho Ecading Lodges , and other Lodges in tho

province , for whom Bro . Yetts , W . M . Union Lodge , and Bro . Brown , P . M . Grey Friars Lodge , responded . Tho P . G . M . thanked tho Ecading Lodges for the arrangements they had made for the P . G . Lodgo . Bro . Brown explained that the W . M . of tho Grey Friars Lodge ( Bro . Freeman ) had unexpectedly been called away on important business , which accounted for his absence .

The Provincial Grand Master then proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Biggs , of Avhoso indefatigable exertions in the cause of Masonry Sir Daniel spoke in tho most eulogistic ; terms . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Biggs suitably responded , observing that for nearly twenty-five years past it had been his good fortune to be associated in Masonry with Sir Daniel . Iu

'Wiltshire ho attained to tho position of Senior Grand Warden , Sir Daniel being Deputy Grand 'Master . They left Wiltshire about the same period , and , on ¦• :.: lng into Berkshire , he found himself again in office under Sir Daniel . He accounted it ou honour of which any Mason might well feel proud to have served nnder Sir Daniel as he had done , and to have enjoyed for so long a period the

confidence of such a good hearted , honest , and straightforward Masonic character as Sir Daniel was known to be ( hear , and cheers ) . TheufolloAvcd the toasts of " Tho Masonic Charities , " " The Musical Brethren , " "Tho SteAvards , " "The Master Masons" ( tor whom Bro . C . Stephens responded ) , "The Press , " & c . The speeches wero interspersed by vocal music , and . the proceedings were prolonged until past eight o ' clock .

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Lodge Of Loyalty, No. 1533.

LODGE OF LOYALTY , No . 1533 .

THE consecration and dedication of this Lodge attracted to Marlborough , on Tuesday , upwards of SO members of the Masonic craft , from Swindon , Salisbury , Devizes , Trowbridge , Bath , Newbury , Ecading , and elseAvhoro . The company included tho Eight Hon . Lord H . F .-Thynne , M . P ., Past Grand Warden of England , tho Eight Hon . Lord Ernest Braco , M . P . ( Keystone Lodgo , Westminster ) , Eev . Sir J . Hayes , Bart . P . P . D . Grand Master ( Berks aud Bucks ) , Eevs .

0 . Eaikes Davy , T . F . Eavenshaw , and W . Martin ( Past Grand Chaplains of England ) , Eev . — Gore , P . P . Grand Chaplain ( Worcestershire ) , Captain Bradford P . G . Treasurer , Bros . H . C . Tombs , P . G . Secretary , Chandler P . G . J . W ., Ward P . G . D . C , T . Chandler V M ., Fox , Captains Eobert Brnce , Henry Bruco , and Merriman , Bros . Toomer P . M . 355 . P . Z . 355 , P . P . G . J . W ., and W . M . Designate of the

Marlborough Lodsje , Fielder P . P . G . S . D . ( Berks and Bucks ) , Burns P . M ., Herbert' P . M ., Glover P . G . O . ( Berks and Bucks ) , Eev . H . G . Gardener P . G . Chaplain , Bros . Lawson P . M ., Joshua Brooke , James Carter , H . C . Church , C . F . Goodey , J . Hammond , and J . Blake Maurice ( Marlborough ) , Savory , & c . Tho Grand Secretary of England ( W . Bro . John Hervey ) , the Provincial Grand Master for Wilts .,

( tho Eight Hon . Lord Methuen ) , tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Goldney , M . P . ) , and the Provincial Grand Master for Berks and Bucks ( Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P . ) , had severally written to tho Provincial Grand Secretary , expressing their regret that engagements in the House of Commons , ancl elsewhere , Avhich could not bo set aside , prevented them attending the consecration of tho Marl .

borough Lodere , for ivhich , however , they desired all possible success . Lord Harry Thynne opened tho Lodge soon after 2 . o'clock , and , in the absence of tho Grand Secretary , Avho had been announced to perform tho ceremony of consecration , his lordship appointed as officiating Master Bro . J . Terry , Past Master'of several Lodges , P . G . D . 0 . for Hertfordshire , who is known as ono of the most experienced and

efficient Working Masons in this country . Under Bro . Terry ' s leadership all the ancient rites and ceremonies appertaining to the consecration and dedication of a Lodgo wero scrupulously adhered to , supplemented by solemn music , anthems , and chants . One of the most impressive points in the afternoon ' s proceedings was an admirable address on " Freemasonry , " by the Provincial Grand Chaplain .

Towards the close of tho programme , Lord Harry Thynne congratulated the brethren npon tho fact that Marlborough had at last succeeded in forming a Masonic Lodge , and said he entertained no doubt but that , under the able and genial sway of Bro . Toomer , assisted by efficient officers , Masonry would flourish in that town . His Lordship said he had been told by a brother Mason , who had just

returned Avith tho Prince of Wales from India , that the Masonio feeling shown throughout tho tour had been of the warmest kind , and that the Masons in different parts of onr Indian Empire had availed themselves of every opportunity of shoAving their loyalty and fraternal feeling towards their royal brother , the most Worshipful Grand Master . The ceremony of consecrating and dedicating the

Lodge having ended , a cordial vote of thanks Avas presented to Bro . Terry , Avho acknowledged the compliment . Bro . John Toomer was then installed first Worshipful Master of the Lodge , and the following brethren were appointed to tho several offices , and invested by the Worshipful Master Avith their collars , nnd other insignia : — -Senior Warden , Bro . Hammond ; Junior Warden , Bro . Carter ; Treasurer , Bro . J . Blake Maurice ; Secretary , Bro . Joshua Brooke ; Senior

Deacon , Captain Eobert Brndenell Bruce ; Junior Deacon , Bro . Goodey ; I . G ., Bro . J . Chandler ; Tyler , Bro . Savory . At half-past 4 o'clock the company partook of a banquet at the Guildhall , tho caterer being Bro . Carter , of tho Aylesbury Arms Hotel . In proposing and responding to the toasts invariably given at Masonio gatherings , a great number of speeches Avero delivered . The Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . Tombs ) Avas heartily thanked for his arduous labours in connection Avith the event of the day , aud in

responding ho assured the brethren it had beeu eminently a labour of love , Tho names of Bro . Terry , Secretary to the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and Bro . Tombs ( who has recently raised tho munificent sum of £ 320 for the charities of the Order ) , were coupled Avith tho toast of Tho Masonic Charities , and in reply those brethren made

eloquent appeals to tho Masons of this Province to give a cheerful and ready support to the three great Masonic Institutions , namely : tho Boys' School , the Girls' School , and the Benevolent Institution . Towards eight o ' clock the brethren began to disperse , the majority of the visitors leaving the town by train the same evening .

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