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superintendence , it maintained a flourishing state . In 1812 he was invested by Brother , the Rev . AV . Peters , Prov . G . M ., with the red apron as a P . G . Steward ; and in 1816 , P . G . M . AVhite conferred upon him the honours of the P . G . Chaplainship . In this capacity he preached , and printed , at so many P . G . meetings , nine sermons —( AAfiich we think have been of some service to Masonry in general , and must have been invaluable in the province at the time they were made public . ) Tlires
years ago the present P . G . M . thought proper , without solicitation on his part , to place him in the station he now holds as his deputy . The Reverend Doctor went on to say , " I am free to confess that I had the ambition to aspire to this high office , from the first moment that I occupied the Chair of the Apollo Lodge , as its AA . M . It appeared then at an unapproachable distance , but by perseverance and strict attention to Masonic duties for upwards of twenty the point was attained . And I assure
years , you that it is an lionour which I prize more than any other I may possess ; but I entertain so strong a feeling for the welfare of the Lincolnshire Lodges , that personal distinction falls befoie it ; and from a deliberate view of the position which I at present occupy ; ancl impressed ivith a firm conviction that your Masonic prosperity depends in a great measure
on possessing a resident Dep . P . G . M . ;—much , as I may regret the alternative , my sense of duty to you prompts me to make a sacrifice for the good of Masonry within the Province . As the distance at which I reside makes it inconvenient for you to communicate with me personally on subjects which may render the advice of the P . G . M . or his Deputy essential to your welfare , a sense of propriety has pointed out the necessity of resigning the office which I now hold , into the hands of the P . G . M ., who will lace itI have no doubtbefore the Grand Lodin autumn
p , , ge , where it may be of the greatest possible service to the prevalence of Masonry amongst you . In all my intercourse with the Masons of Lincolnshire , I have enjoyed the most sincere gratification ; and I Jiope still to meet you occasionally in the capacity of a private Bi-other ; and I assure you no person will more sincerely rejoice in your future welfare than myself . " The D . P , G . M . concluded by proposing , — " Continued prosperity to the Lincolnshire Lodges" which was drunk with the honours .
, Major Brackenbury begged to propose the health of a well-known Mason , whose character was every where held in esteem , particularly among Masons , he being distinguished as a sincere friend to the Craft . He proposed the health of Lord Yarborough , P . G . M . for the Isle of AVight .
The D . P . G . M . then proposed the health of Brother Major Brackenbury , whose assistance to him on various occasions had been invaluable . Drunk with the honours of Masonry . Major Brackenbury , in returning thanks , said he rose under considerable embarrassment . He did not deserve the marked distinction which had characterized the proposal of his health ; and he could only attribute it to his sincere devotion to Masonry . He much regretted to hear that
it was the intention of the D . P . G . M .- to retire from the office , as he felt convinced it would be no easy matter adequately to supply his place . Indeed he could not but express a hope that the Provincial Grand Master would refuse to accept the resignation , for he differed in opinion with the D . P . G . M . in supposing that Masonry would be benefited thereby ; and his sincere belief was that it would rather have a tendency to injure the cause of Masonry in this county . Major Brackenbury then proposed Lord Ferrers , P . G . M . for Staffordshire .
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Provincial.
superintendence , it maintained a flourishing state . In 1812 he was invested by Brother , the Rev . AV . Peters , Prov . G . M ., with the red apron as a P . G . Steward ; and in 1816 , P . G . M . AVhite conferred upon him the honours of the P . G . Chaplainship . In this capacity he preached , and printed , at so many P . G . meetings , nine sermons —( AAfiich we think have been of some service to Masonry in general , and must have been invaluable in the province at the time they were made public . ) Tlires
years ago the present P . G . M . thought proper , without solicitation on his part , to place him in the station he now holds as his deputy . The Reverend Doctor went on to say , " I am free to confess that I had the ambition to aspire to this high office , from the first moment that I occupied the Chair of the Apollo Lodge , as its AA . M . It appeared then at an unapproachable distance , but by perseverance and strict attention to Masonic duties for upwards of twenty the point was attained . And I assure
years , you that it is an lionour which I prize more than any other I may possess ; but I entertain so strong a feeling for the welfare of the Lincolnshire Lodges , that personal distinction falls befoie it ; and from a deliberate view of the position which I at present occupy ; ancl impressed ivith a firm conviction that your Masonic prosperity depends in a great measure
on possessing a resident Dep . P . G . M . ;—much , as I may regret the alternative , my sense of duty to you prompts me to make a sacrifice for the good of Masonry within the Province . As the distance at which I reside makes it inconvenient for you to communicate with me personally on subjects which may render the advice of the P . G . M . or his Deputy essential to your welfare , a sense of propriety has pointed out the necessity of resigning the office which I now hold , into the hands of the P . G . M ., who will lace itI have no doubtbefore the Grand Lodin autumn
p , , ge , where it may be of the greatest possible service to the prevalence of Masonry amongst you . In all my intercourse with the Masons of Lincolnshire , I have enjoyed the most sincere gratification ; and I Jiope still to meet you occasionally in the capacity of a private Bi-other ; and I assure you no person will more sincerely rejoice in your future welfare than myself . " The D . P , G . M . concluded by proposing , — " Continued prosperity to the Lincolnshire Lodges" which was drunk with the honours .
, Major Brackenbury begged to propose the health of a well-known Mason , whose character was every where held in esteem , particularly among Masons , he being distinguished as a sincere friend to the Craft . He proposed the health of Lord Yarborough , P . G . M . for the Isle of AVight .
The D . P . G . M . then proposed the health of Brother Major Brackenbury , whose assistance to him on various occasions had been invaluable . Drunk with the honours of Masonry . Major Brackenbury , in returning thanks , said he rose under considerable embarrassment . He did not deserve the marked distinction which had characterized the proposal of his health ; and he could only attribute it to his sincere devotion to Masonry . He much regretted to hear that
it was the intention of the D . P . G . M .- to retire from the office , as he felt convinced it would be no easy matter adequately to supply his place . Indeed he could not but express a hope that the Provincial Grand Master would refuse to accept the resignation , for he differed in opinion with the D . P . G . M . in supposing that Masonry would be benefited thereby ; and his sincere belief was that it would rather have a tendency to injure the cause of Masonry in this county . Major Brackenbury then proposed Lord Ferrers , P . G . M . for Staffordshire .