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Provincial.
The CHAIRMAN . —The Prov . Grand Chaplain has discharged his duty well ; has formed one Lodge , and greatly revived another . Charge Brethren , to Bro . Dr . Slade . Bro . the Rev . H . R . SLADE , D . D . —I am exceedingly gratified by the compliment paid me . In all my official engagements I have endeavoured to promote the welfare of the Craft , and the cordiality with which my services have been received is very grateful to me .
Bro . G . VERNON . —I am proud to meet the High Sheriff of the county here as a Brother Mason . AVe hail his reappearance in the Craft this day , after twenty years absence from work with pleasure , and consider it an earnest of his future zeal . " The High Sheriff and County Authorities . "
Bro . Sir E . D . SCOTT . —I have pleasure in coming among my Brother Masons , although unskilled in the Craft , and as I fear too old to learn . I cannot do much in active service , but I hope always to be found a friend to St . Matthew ' s Lodge . I thank you for your kindness in drinking my health , ancl have great pleasure in wishing all of you
yours . The CHAIRMAN . — " The health of the Installing Master , Bro . Lloyd . " He has discharged his duties in a quiet , gentlemanly manner , ancl with great effect ; with him I couple Bro . Dee , a zealous and efficient man and Mason .
Bro . DEE returned thanks for Bro . Lloyd and himself . I am proud to have deserved the praise of our Chairman ; ancl while he keeps me in my office , I will fulfil it with pleasure and zeal . The CHAIRMAN . — " The health of the Masters , Officers , and Brethren of St . Matthew ' s Lodge ; " on which he made some very complimentary remarks .
Bro . EMPSON replied with feeling , and complimented his Officers as the most efficient body of men he had ever met ivith . The CHAIRMAN . — " The health of the Rev . R . AV . Bro . Dakeyne . " No Brother could attain his exalted rank ivithout possessing admirable qualities . I am delighted he has come among us , and wish him health and strength to fulfil his new undertaking . The Rev . Bro . J . O . DAKEYNE . —I have great pleasure in being present at the inauguration of this newLodgeand in so respectable a meeting . I
, am of opinion that clergymen ought to connect themselves with the Craft ; for not only is there nothing in it antagonist to our Order , but there is much that will support it ; for whatever supports morality , truth , justice , and charity , must support the church ancl religion . Here too rich and poor can mingle without annoyance , meet happily and part without regret . Making on neutral ground also the amenities of social life and private intercourse become dearer to us , so that we indulge in our
differences of opinion with softened feelings , and ivithout prejudice . Again , it is the only society in which the poorest can seek relief ivithout feeling degraded , or accept it ivithout shame ; and lastly , our signs and symbols teach us to look to the great Ruler of all things , and to rely on Him . Throughout the whole system there is a something that will enable usto attain unto honour if we act up to the spirit of it ; if we practice in private life what we learn in the Lodge . lam much obliged to you ,
and hope 1 may have many years health and strength to be among you ; and work with you' ¦ - , , - ¦ fxtixiij x ; JBro . DAKEYNE proposed the health of Bro . Geo . Vernon , and ; the ^ Brethren of St . Peter ' s Lodge . ..-.-. ..-,-, ' ! , ' .. ; n
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Provincial.
The CHAIRMAN . —The Prov . Grand Chaplain has discharged his duty well ; has formed one Lodge , and greatly revived another . Charge Brethren , to Bro . Dr . Slade . Bro . the Rev . H . R . SLADE , D . D . —I am exceedingly gratified by the compliment paid me . In all my official engagements I have endeavoured to promote the welfare of the Craft , and the cordiality with which my services have been received is very grateful to me .
Bro . G . VERNON . —I am proud to meet the High Sheriff of the county here as a Brother Mason . AVe hail his reappearance in the Craft this day , after twenty years absence from work with pleasure , and consider it an earnest of his future zeal . " The High Sheriff and County Authorities . "
Bro . Sir E . D . SCOTT . —I have pleasure in coming among my Brother Masons , although unskilled in the Craft , and as I fear too old to learn . I cannot do much in active service , but I hope always to be found a friend to St . Matthew ' s Lodge . I thank you for your kindness in drinking my health , ancl have great pleasure in wishing all of you
yours . The CHAIRMAN . — " The health of the Installing Master , Bro . Lloyd . " He has discharged his duties in a quiet , gentlemanly manner , ancl with great effect ; with him I couple Bro . Dee , a zealous and efficient man and Mason .
Bro . DEE returned thanks for Bro . Lloyd and himself . I am proud to have deserved the praise of our Chairman ; ancl while he keeps me in my office , I will fulfil it with pleasure and zeal . The CHAIRMAN . — " The health of the Masters , Officers , and Brethren of St . Matthew ' s Lodge ; " on which he made some very complimentary remarks .
Bro . EMPSON replied with feeling , and complimented his Officers as the most efficient body of men he had ever met ivith . The CHAIRMAN . — " The health of the Rev . R . AV . Bro . Dakeyne . " No Brother could attain his exalted rank ivithout possessing admirable qualities . I am delighted he has come among us , and wish him health and strength to fulfil his new undertaking . The Rev . Bro . J . O . DAKEYNE . —I have great pleasure in being present at the inauguration of this newLodgeand in so respectable a meeting . I
, am of opinion that clergymen ought to connect themselves with the Craft ; for not only is there nothing in it antagonist to our Order , but there is much that will support it ; for whatever supports morality , truth , justice , and charity , must support the church ancl religion . Here too rich and poor can mingle without annoyance , meet happily and part without regret . Making on neutral ground also the amenities of social life and private intercourse become dearer to us , so that we indulge in our
differences of opinion with softened feelings , and ivithout prejudice . Again , it is the only society in which the poorest can seek relief ivithout feeling degraded , or accept it ivithout shame ; and lastly , our signs and symbols teach us to look to the great Ruler of all things , and to rely on Him . Throughout the whole system there is a something that will enable usto attain unto honour if we act up to the spirit of it ; if we practice in private life what we learn in the Lodge . lam much obliged to you ,
and hope 1 may have many years health and strength to be among you ; and work with you' ¦ - , , - ¦ fxtixiij x ; JBro . DAKEYNE proposed the health of Bro . Geo . Vernon , and ; the ^ Brethren of St . Peter ' s Lodge . ..-.-. ..-,-, ' ! , ' .. ; n