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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORFOLK .
SATURDAY will long be a memorable day in the history of Norfolk Masonry . Some time since , Bro . B . Bond Oabbell , one of the most eminent members of our Order , whose name will always be associated with the
cause of Masonic Charity , and who had attained , some twenty years previously , the highest position in the Province of Norfolk , passed away at a ripe age , beloved of all men . Bro . the Hon . F . Walpole , M . P ., on the recommendation of his brethren in the Province , having
been recently nominated by the W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , to succeed him , a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Norwich , for the purpose of installing the new Prov . G . M . The R . W . P . G . M . Designate presided . There were present
the P . G . Officers , Bros . Colonel L'Estrange S . W ., Colonel Duff J . W ., A . M . F . Morgan Prov . G . S ., H . J . Mason P . G . D C ., G . Baxter A . G . D . C ., and George Brittain P . G . O ., together with the following brothers , namely : —Lord Waveney , P . G . M . of Suffolk , Lord Henniker , the Right
Hon . E . Knatchbull-Hugessen , Sir R . J . Buxton , M . P ., Sir F . Boileau , W . A . Tyssen Amherst , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C ., J . Bond Cabbell , R . T . Gurdon , Rev . J . Cholmeley Prov . G . C ., Rev . H . Evans Lombe , J . B . Graver Browne , Colonel Bignold , Major Penrice , Rev . J . Edmund Cox
P . G . C ., Captain Hastings Parker , F . Binckes P . G . S ., J . Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , & o . Altogether there were between four hundred and five hundred present , all the Lodges in the Province , with their banners , being represented . After the transaction of the usual routine business ,
Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale was introduced into the Lodge by the Prov . Grand Stewards , for the purpose of performing the ceremony of Installation . His Lordshi p accordingly occupied the chair , vacated for that purpose by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Designate . The latter
having retired from the Lodge , was then directed to send in his patent , which was taken as read ; whereupon Right Worshipful Bro . Walpole was introduced into the Lodge , and conducted , amid enthusiastic applause , to the throne . D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale then addressed Bro . Walpole
as follows : — I have come here to-day for the purpose of installing you as Grand Master of this Province . I am sure the brethren of the Province of Norfolk , and of the adjoining Provinces , in this part of the country , feel highly gratified the choice of His Royal Highness the Grand
Master has fallen upon you . I will not dilate upon the duties you will have to perform , but I am sure you will most worthily perform them . Freemasonry has now made such strides throughout the world , and has become of such importance , that every brother must recognise the
paramount necessity of having good and true men hi gh in office . That we shall have such a man in you I have no doubt , and I now call upon you to say whether you can conscientiously perform the duties of Worshipful Grand Master of this Province . " Having answered in the
affirmative , the P . G . M . Designate was duly invested and installed , the ceremony being very impressively performed . The P . G . M . then said : — "Right Worshipful Grand Master and brethren all : I deeply appreciate the honour
that has been done me , and I am very thoroughly conscious of the responsibilities that I have taken upon myself . I will endeavour faithfully to discharge them . Grateful to you , I am also deeply grateful that His Royal Highness the Grand Master should have thought me worthy of this
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
honour at your hands . I can only say that I will endea . vour so to perform the duties of this high office that Masonry shall lose nothing by my being placed in this chair . " In nominating Bro . A . M . F . Morgan as Prov . Grand Master , the G . M . stated it was only a just recognition of the eminent services he had rendered to the
province of Norfolk as Prov . G . S . for many years . Bro . Morgan was then invested by D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale . The other Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed , as follow : —Bros . Colonel L'Estrange S . W ., Colonel Duff J . W ., J . Barwell Treasurer , Rev . J . Cholmeley
Chaplain , C . Clarke Registrar , H . Barwell Secretary , J . H . Thouless S . D ., J . B . Aldis J . D ., H . J . Mason G . D . C , G . Baxter A . G . C . D ., G . Brittain G . O ., James Bond G . P ., R . Gunn T . ; Bros . Smart ( W . M . Sondes ) , D . R . Fowler ( Friendship ) , R . Baldry ( Cabbell ) and J . Commins ( S . W .
Soc al ) Stewards . A vote of thanks was then passed to R . W . D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale for his kindness in performing the installation ceremony , and to the visiting brethren of Suffolk and other parts , for their attendance on the occasion . Lords Skelmersdale and Waveney
having briefly expressed their acknowledgments , the Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed . At 2 . 30 P . M . the brethren assembled at the Grammar School , whence they marched in procession to the Cathedral , for the purpose of attending divine service , the choir having been kindly set
apart for their use . Service was intoned by the Dean , Precentor Medley , and Minor Canon Moore ; and the lessons were read by the Dean and Canon Nisbet . The
Provincial G . C ., the Rev . J . Cholmeley , preached a sermon , his text being taken from Daniel vi . 23 "He believed in his God . " The collection , which was devoted to local charities , amounted to £ 20 . Great
crowds of people were collected to witness the procession both to and from the Cathedral . In the evening a banquet at which some 300 of the brethren sat down , was held in St . Andrew ' s Hall , which had been specially decorated for the occasion , Bro . B . Aldis having rendered most
valuable services . The banquet was served by Mr . Suelling , while the wines were supplied by Bro . Barwell . The P . G . M . presided , supported on his right and left b y the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale ; the Prov . G . M . Suffolk , Lord Waveney ; Bros .. Lord Henniker , Right Hon . E .
Knatchbull-Hugessen , Sir R . J . Buxton , Bart ., M . P ., Sir F . Boileau , W . A . Tyssen-Amherst , Esq ., Rev . H . Evans Lombe , Lieut .-Col . L'Estrange , Lieut .-Col . Duff , R . T . Gurdon , Esq ., J . Bond Cabbell , Esq ., Rev . J . Cholmeley , Major Penrice , J . B . Graver Browne , Esq ., Lieut .-Col .
Bignold , Rev . W . Vincent , Capt . Hastings Parker , Rev . Dr . Cox , P . G . C ., Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C ., J . H . Bevan , Esq ., Lieut .-Col . Boileau , G . F : Buxton , Esq ., E . F . Edwards , Esq ., Major J . Forster , R . Grey , Esq ., J . G . D ., Rev . C . Howes , Capt . Lacon , R . Kerrison , Esq ., H .
L'Estrange , Esq ., Rev . E . J . Lockwood , Captain Oaks , & c , & c , together with the W . M . ' s and most of the leading members of the Lodges in the Province . Bro . G . Baxter acted very efficiently as D . C ., but it being impossible to tyle the Hall , the toasts were not given in
the usual manner . We should also add that , at intervals , between the speeches , several songs and glees were sung by Bros . Minns , Smith , and Thouless , of the Cathedral Choir , and Bro . J . S . Offord , W . M .
Perseverance , the P . G . O . presiding at the pianoforte . After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured , that of the D . G . M . of England was proposed , and enthusiastically received . Lord Skelmersdale , in returning thanks , said : He should always look back with pleasure to this day , and
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORFOLK .
SATURDAY will long be a memorable day in the history of Norfolk Masonry . Some time since , Bro . B . Bond Oabbell , one of the most eminent members of our Order , whose name will always be associated with the
cause of Masonic Charity , and who had attained , some twenty years previously , the highest position in the Province of Norfolk , passed away at a ripe age , beloved of all men . Bro . the Hon . F . Walpole , M . P ., on the recommendation of his brethren in the Province , having
been recently nominated by the W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , to succeed him , a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Norwich , for the purpose of installing the new Prov . G . M . The R . W . P . G . M . Designate presided . There were present
the P . G . Officers , Bros . Colonel L'Estrange S . W ., Colonel Duff J . W ., A . M . F . Morgan Prov . G . S ., H . J . Mason P . G . D C ., G . Baxter A . G . D . C ., and George Brittain P . G . O ., together with the following brothers , namely : —Lord Waveney , P . G . M . of Suffolk , Lord Henniker , the Right
Hon . E . Knatchbull-Hugessen , Sir R . J . Buxton , M . P ., Sir F . Boileau , W . A . Tyssen Amherst , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C ., J . Bond Cabbell , R . T . Gurdon , Rev . J . Cholmeley Prov . G . C ., Rev . H . Evans Lombe , J . B . Graver Browne , Colonel Bignold , Major Penrice , Rev . J . Edmund Cox
P . G . C ., Captain Hastings Parker , F . Binckes P . G . S ., J . Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , & o . Altogether there were between four hundred and five hundred present , all the Lodges in the Province , with their banners , being represented . After the transaction of the usual routine business ,
Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale was introduced into the Lodge by the Prov . Grand Stewards , for the purpose of performing the ceremony of Installation . His Lordshi p accordingly occupied the chair , vacated for that purpose by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Designate . The latter
having retired from the Lodge , was then directed to send in his patent , which was taken as read ; whereupon Right Worshipful Bro . Walpole was introduced into the Lodge , and conducted , amid enthusiastic applause , to the throne . D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale then addressed Bro . Walpole
as follows : — I have come here to-day for the purpose of installing you as Grand Master of this Province . I am sure the brethren of the Province of Norfolk , and of the adjoining Provinces , in this part of the country , feel highly gratified the choice of His Royal Highness the Grand
Master has fallen upon you . I will not dilate upon the duties you will have to perform , but I am sure you will most worthily perform them . Freemasonry has now made such strides throughout the world , and has become of such importance , that every brother must recognise the
paramount necessity of having good and true men hi gh in office . That we shall have such a man in you I have no doubt , and I now call upon you to say whether you can conscientiously perform the duties of Worshipful Grand Master of this Province . " Having answered in the
affirmative , the P . G . M . Designate was duly invested and installed , the ceremony being very impressively performed . The P . G . M . then said : — "Right Worshipful Grand Master and brethren all : I deeply appreciate the honour
that has been done me , and I am very thoroughly conscious of the responsibilities that I have taken upon myself . I will endeavour faithfully to discharge them . Grateful to you , I am also deeply grateful that His Royal Highness the Grand Master should have thought me worthy of this
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
honour at your hands . I can only say that I will endea . vour so to perform the duties of this high office that Masonry shall lose nothing by my being placed in this chair . " In nominating Bro . A . M . F . Morgan as Prov . Grand Master , the G . M . stated it was only a just recognition of the eminent services he had rendered to the
province of Norfolk as Prov . G . S . for many years . Bro . Morgan was then invested by D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale . The other Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed , as follow : —Bros . Colonel L'Estrange S . W ., Colonel Duff J . W ., J . Barwell Treasurer , Rev . J . Cholmeley
Chaplain , C . Clarke Registrar , H . Barwell Secretary , J . H . Thouless S . D ., J . B . Aldis J . D ., H . J . Mason G . D . C , G . Baxter A . G . C . D ., G . Brittain G . O ., James Bond G . P ., R . Gunn T . ; Bros . Smart ( W . M . Sondes ) , D . R . Fowler ( Friendship ) , R . Baldry ( Cabbell ) and J . Commins ( S . W .
Soc al ) Stewards . A vote of thanks was then passed to R . W . D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale for his kindness in performing the installation ceremony , and to the visiting brethren of Suffolk and other parts , for their attendance on the occasion . Lords Skelmersdale and Waveney
having briefly expressed their acknowledgments , the Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed . At 2 . 30 P . M . the brethren assembled at the Grammar School , whence they marched in procession to the Cathedral , for the purpose of attending divine service , the choir having been kindly set
apart for their use . Service was intoned by the Dean , Precentor Medley , and Minor Canon Moore ; and the lessons were read by the Dean and Canon Nisbet . The
Provincial G . C ., the Rev . J . Cholmeley , preached a sermon , his text being taken from Daniel vi . 23 "He believed in his God . " The collection , which was devoted to local charities , amounted to £ 20 . Great
crowds of people were collected to witness the procession both to and from the Cathedral . In the evening a banquet at which some 300 of the brethren sat down , was held in St . Andrew ' s Hall , which had been specially decorated for the occasion , Bro . B . Aldis having rendered most
valuable services . The banquet was served by Mr . Suelling , while the wines were supplied by Bro . Barwell . The P . G . M . presided , supported on his right and left b y the D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale ; the Prov . G . M . Suffolk , Lord Waveney ; Bros .. Lord Henniker , Right Hon . E .
Knatchbull-Hugessen , Sir R . J . Buxton , Bart ., M . P ., Sir F . Boileau , W . A . Tyssen-Amherst , Esq ., Rev . H . Evans Lombe , Lieut .-Col . L'Estrange , Lieut .-Col . Duff , R . T . Gurdon , Esq ., J . Bond Cabbell , Esq ., Rev . J . Cholmeley , Major Penrice , J . B . Graver Browne , Esq ., Lieut .-Col .
Bignold , Rev . W . Vincent , Capt . Hastings Parker , Rev . Dr . Cox , P . G . C ., Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C ., J . H . Bevan , Esq ., Lieut .-Col . Boileau , G . F : Buxton , Esq ., E . F . Edwards , Esq ., Major J . Forster , R . Grey , Esq ., J . G . D ., Rev . C . Howes , Capt . Lacon , R . Kerrison , Esq ., H .
L'Estrange , Esq ., Rev . E . J . Lockwood , Captain Oaks , & c , & c , together with the W . M . ' s and most of the leading members of the Lodges in the Province . Bro . G . Baxter acted very efficiently as D . C ., but it being impossible to tyle the Hall , the toasts were not given in
the usual manner . We should also add that , at intervals , between the speeches , several songs and glees were sung by Bros . Minns , Smith , and Thouless , of the Cathedral Choir , and Bro . J . S . Offord , W . M .
Perseverance , the P . G . O . presiding at the pianoforte . After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured , that of the D . G . M . of England was proposed , and enthusiastically received . Lord Skelmersdale , in returning thanks , said : He should always look back with pleasure to this day , and