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monies . A banquet on a magnificent scale was given on the occasion , at which the Prov . G . M . ( Rev . Bro . J . Ridley ) , the P . J . G . AV . of England ( Bro . R . Alston ) , Bro . F . Alston , Bro . Pryer , with a large number of the Brethren of the Apollo and Alfred Lodges were present . The W . M . of the Apollo Lodge , Bro . Burstall , presided , and by some eloquent and impressive speeches , as well as songs , duets , and glees , the Brethren were highly entertained for a few hours . Bro . Blewitt
contributed greatly to the pleasures of the evening , and the Brethren are much indebted to the AV . M . of the Alfred Lodge , Bro . R . J . Spiers , for his spirit and liberality in securing the services of this distinguished composer .
DEVON . —Masonic Testimonial to the Grand Master of Devon , — This elegant piece of plate , manufactured by Ellis and Son , of Exeter , was presented to Earl Fortescue 19 th of May , at the annual Masonic Festival for the province over which he has so long presided as noble Grand Master . The design for this splendid ornament for the table , as candelabrum or epergne , is exceedingly chaste , and has been executed with great care , and most elaborately finished . In its latter character , the spreading armssurrounded by ruby-coloured cut glass
dishespro-, , duce a very rich and pleasing effect . From a pedestal of three sides , on each of which respectively is inscribed the presentation , the Masonic Order of his lordship , and , lastly , the arms of Fortescue , arises a spreading palm-tree , beneath the graceful depending foliage of which , corresponding to the three sides of the pedestal , are placed three figures , Faith , Hope , and Charity , in frosted silver . The design , altogether , is a classical conceptionand reflects great credit on the taste that selected
, , and on the artistic skill of the firm that has produced , this pleasing testimonial of a beloved nobleman ' s popularity and worth . AVe have much pleasure in presenting to our readers a wood-cut , being a copy of that which appeared in the Pictorial Times . On the 19 th of May a Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Exeter . After the officers for the year had been chosen and the other business transacted , the Brethren assembled at the New
London Inn , when the Right Honourable the Earl Fortescue , Lord Lieutenant of the county , Steward of Her Majesty ' s Household , and Prov . G . M . of the county , presided at the feast prepared for the occasion . The cloth having been removed , a number of ladies were admitted by tickets , and sat at tables laid out with wine and fruits ; the usual loyal toasts having been drunk with cheers , the Right Worshipful D . Moore , Mayor of the city , and P . G . M . of the Province , in a speech characterised by his known ability presented , in the name of the Lodges and Brethren of the county , the splendid silver candelabra to the P . G . M . as above described .
The reply of the Prov . G . M . was in the purely unadorned style of the noble lord , delivered with much feeling ; his lordship ' s son ( Lord Ebrington ) was present , and about seventy altogether partook of the pleasures of the event . The Rev . Dr . Carwithan , D . P . G . M . of Devon , amongst others , proposed the health of the Prov . G . M . in a speech ; of some length , and deservedly eulogised the noble earl for his qualities in all the relations of life . The Rev . John Huyshe who has , with so much zeal and ability filled the office of Prov . G . AVarden , was again chosen , and sat as Vice-President till after the cloth was removed , when he" was pleased to leave the duty in the carejof Bro . John Ellis , the
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Provincial.
monies . A banquet on a magnificent scale was given on the occasion , at which the Prov . G . M . ( Rev . Bro . J . Ridley ) , the P . J . G . AV . of England ( Bro . R . Alston ) , Bro . F . Alston , Bro . Pryer , with a large number of the Brethren of the Apollo and Alfred Lodges were present . The W . M . of the Apollo Lodge , Bro . Burstall , presided , and by some eloquent and impressive speeches , as well as songs , duets , and glees , the Brethren were highly entertained for a few hours . Bro . Blewitt
contributed greatly to the pleasures of the evening , and the Brethren are much indebted to the AV . M . of the Alfred Lodge , Bro . R . J . Spiers , for his spirit and liberality in securing the services of this distinguished composer .
DEVON . —Masonic Testimonial to the Grand Master of Devon , — This elegant piece of plate , manufactured by Ellis and Son , of Exeter , was presented to Earl Fortescue 19 th of May , at the annual Masonic Festival for the province over which he has so long presided as noble Grand Master . The design for this splendid ornament for the table , as candelabrum or epergne , is exceedingly chaste , and has been executed with great care , and most elaborately finished . In its latter character , the spreading armssurrounded by ruby-coloured cut glass
dishespro-, , duce a very rich and pleasing effect . From a pedestal of three sides , on each of which respectively is inscribed the presentation , the Masonic Order of his lordship , and , lastly , the arms of Fortescue , arises a spreading palm-tree , beneath the graceful depending foliage of which , corresponding to the three sides of the pedestal , are placed three figures , Faith , Hope , and Charity , in frosted silver . The design , altogether , is a classical conceptionand reflects great credit on the taste that selected
, , and on the artistic skill of the firm that has produced , this pleasing testimonial of a beloved nobleman ' s popularity and worth . AVe have much pleasure in presenting to our readers a wood-cut , being a copy of that which appeared in the Pictorial Times . On the 19 th of May a Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Exeter . After the officers for the year had been chosen and the other business transacted , the Brethren assembled at the New
London Inn , when the Right Honourable the Earl Fortescue , Lord Lieutenant of the county , Steward of Her Majesty ' s Household , and Prov . G . M . of the county , presided at the feast prepared for the occasion . The cloth having been removed , a number of ladies were admitted by tickets , and sat at tables laid out with wine and fruits ; the usual loyal toasts having been drunk with cheers , the Right Worshipful D . Moore , Mayor of the city , and P . G . M . of the Province , in a speech characterised by his known ability presented , in the name of the Lodges and Brethren of the county , the splendid silver candelabra to the P . G . M . as above described .
The reply of the Prov . G . M . was in the purely unadorned style of the noble lord , delivered with much feeling ; his lordship ' s son ( Lord Ebrington ) was present , and about seventy altogether partook of the pleasures of the event . The Rev . Dr . Carwithan , D . P . G . M . of Devon , amongst others , proposed the health of the Prov . G . M . in a speech ; of some length , and deservedly eulogised the noble earl for his qualities in all the relations of life . The Rev . John Huyshe who has , with so much zeal and ability filled the office of Prov . G . AVarden , was again chosen , and sat as Vice-President till after the cloth was removed , when he" was pleased to leave the duty in the carejof Bro . John Ellis , the