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incurred a fearful responsibility ( hear , hear ) . Having attended their proceedings as a Mason , he was glad to see that the halcyon days of Freemasonry were not yet passed away , but that the present gave promise of a still brighter future—that the consecration of the Chigwell Lodge , under so many pleasing circumstances , might be hailed as the harbinger of many such meetings ( cheers ) . Sincerely would he pray that every prosperity might attend the Loelge—that every good might
befal Freemasons—ancl that the blessed inculcation of " Love one another" might never be forgotten there or elsewhere ( cheers ) . At half-past ten the party broke up , with mutual demonstrations of happiness ancl good-will .
GRAVESEND , June 19 . —The Lodge of Freedom , No . 91 , was reopened at the Puncheon Tavern , Gravesend , having been dormant for upwards of twelve years . Upwards of thirty of the Craft were present . Brother Pearse , the Past Master of the Lodge of Emulation , presided . He was accompanied by thirteen members of the Dartford Lodge , all of whom filled the different offices ; Brother Stidolph as S . W ., Brother Brand , J . AAr , Brother A . Russell , S . D ., Brother AV . C . Fooks , J . D .,
Brother Pelton , S . Day , S ., and Coney , I . G . Brother Pearce , being so ably supported by the officers and members of his own Lodge , went through the ceremonies of initiation , & c . & c , with a degree of credit that reflected great honour on him and those concerned . The want of a Lodge at Gravesend has been much felt , and the cause of this Lodge being so long closed much deplored ; but we hope soon to have the pleasure of giving the Craft information that the Gravesend Lodge is
rapidly rising into notice . Brother Pearse , so well known in the county of Kent as a talented and well-informed Mason , having yielded to the request of the Gravesend members in affording them his valuable assistance , together with Brother Key , having been accepted members , with such assistance the Lodge of Freedom has the opportunity of raising itself to be one of the first Lodges in the county . Brother AV . R . G . Key has since been elected Master of the Lodge . A AVarrant of Confirmation is preparing to replace the original , which is said to have been destroyed by a fire which took place many years ago at the Pope ' s Head .
GUILDFORD , July 6 . —A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR SURREY was held this day at the Angel Inn . Present , the Rt . AV . ancl Rt Hon . Lord Monson , Prov . G . M . ; Sir Lucius Curtis , D . P . G . M ., Hampshire ; the Grancl Officers of Surrey ; Bro . Kinkaid , W . M . of the Grove Lodge , No . 593 , Ewell , ancl Officers ; Bro . Martin , AV . M . of the Reigate Lodge , No . 603 , and Officers ; Bro . Francis , W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 655 , Guildford , and Officers ; Bro . It . Lea AVilson , AV . M . of the Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 061 , Croydon , and Officers ; Bros . Buckhardt , L . Thompson , and others .
The Royal Alfred Lodge was opened about one o ' clock , and three gentlemen were initiated . Lord Monson opened the Grand Lodge at three o ' clock . Various reports were received from each Lodge in the province . The Secretary read a code of by-laws for establishing fees of honour , a charity fund , board of benevolence , and other matters for the regulation of the P . G . Lodge , and affairs of the province , which his Lordship recommended should be discussed at the P . G . Lodge to be held in January . The
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Provincial.
incurred a fearful responsibility ( hear , hear ) . Having attended their proceedings as a Mason , he was glad to see that the halcyon days of Freemasonry were not yet passed away , but that the present gave promise of a still brighter future—that the consecration of the Chigwell Lodge , under so many pleasing circumstances , might be hailed as the harbinger of many such meetings ( cheers ) . Sincerely would he pray that every prosperity might attend the Loelge—that every good might
befal Freemasons—ancl that the blessed inculcation of " Love one another" might never be forgotten there or elsewhere ( cheers ) . At half-past ten the party broke up , with mutual demonstrations of happiness ancl good-will .
GRAVESEND , June 19 . —The Lodge of Freedom , No . 91 , was reopened at the Puncheon Tavern , Gravesend , having been dormant for upwards of twelve years . Upwards of thirty of the Craft were present . Brother Pearse , the Past Master of the Lodge of Emulation , presided . He was accompanied by thirteen members of the Dartford Lodge , all of whom filled the different offices ; Brother Stidolph as S . W ., Brother Brand , J . AAr , Brother A . Russell , S . D ., Brother AV . C . Fooks , J . D .,
Brother Pelton , S . Day , S ., and Coney , I . G . Brother Pearce , being so ably supported by the officers and members of his own Lodge , went through the ceremonies of initiation , & c . & c , with a degree of credit that reflected great honour on him and those concerned . The want of a Lodge at Gravesend has been much felt , and the cause of this Lodge being so long closed much deplored ; but we hope soon to have the pleasure of giving the Craft information that the Gravesend Lodge is
rapidly rising into notice . Brother Pearse , so well known in the county of Kent as a talented and well-informed Mason , having yielded to the request of the Gravesend members in affording them his valuable assistance , together with Brother Key , having been accepted members , with such assistance the Lodge of Freedom has the opportunity of raising itself to be one of the first Lodges in the county . Brother AV . R . G . Key has since been elected Master of the Lodge . A AVarrant of Confirmation is preparing to replace the original , which is said to have been destroyed by a fire which took place many years ago at the Pope ' s Head .
GUILDFORD , July 6 . —A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR SURREY was held this day at the Angel Inn . Present , the Rt . AV . ancl Rt Hon . Lord Monson , Prov . G . M . ; Sir Lucius Curtis , D . P . G . M ., Hampshire ; the Grancl Officers of Surrey ; Bro . Kinkaid , W . M . of the Grove Lodge , No . 593 , Ewell , ancl Officers ; Bro . Martin , AV . M . of the Reigate Lodge , No . 603 , and Officers ; Bro . Francis , W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 655 , Guildford , and Officers ; Bro . It . Lea AVilson , AV . M . of the Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 061 , Croydon , and Officers ; Bros . Buckhardt , L . Thompson , and others .
The Royal Alfred Lodge was opened about one o ' clock , and three gentlemen were initiated . Lord Monson opened the Grand Lodge at three o ' clock . Various reports were received from each Lodge in the province . The Secretary read a code of by-laws for establishing fees of honour , a charity fund , board of benevolence , and other matters for the regulation of the P . G . Lodge , and affairs of the province , which his Lordship recommended should be discussed at the P . G . Lodge to be held in January . The