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Isle Of Wight.
Bro . Ashley , upon rising to return thanks , was received with a burst of applause , which lasted several minutes ; tbe fine old gentleman was evidently much affected , but soon recovered his selfpossession . He expressed himself in a truly Masonic speech that will not be forgotten by those , who had the pleasure of hearing it . AVe believe this is the onlinstance of the members of a Lod
y ge subscribing to place the votes of a Masonic institution at the disposal of a Brother whom they wish to honour ; we sincerely hope that the example will be followed by other Lodges , as it is a testimonial honourable to the individual , and of great benefit to the Institution .
The Prov . G . M . was much gratified by the proceedings of the day , it being the first time he had met the Brethren of the two Lodges ; and there is not the least doubt but that he Avill avail himself of every opportunity to meet the members of Nos . 91 and 709 , Avho were delighted with his courteous and brotherly kindness . Tlie Brethren having been addressed by the Prov . G . M ., who paid a high compliment to the combined Lodges , Nos . 91 and 709 , for the
manner in which the Masonic business bad that day been performed , and the highly prosperous condition in which he had found Ereemasonry in Kent , retired amidst the hearty good wishes of a highly delighted attendance . The AV . M . of Lodge No . 91 appointed the following Brethren as his officers : Bro . Gould , S . AV . ; Bro . Spencer , J . AV . ; Bro . Watson , S . D . ; Bro . Woodford , J . D . ; Bro . BroAvnfield , I . G . ; Bro . Dobson , Treas . and Prov . P . J . G . AV . ; Bro . Briveau , Sec .
NORTHUMBERLAND . The annual Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland was held on Friday , August 25 th , at the Town Hall , Morpeth , with a very full attendance of Brethren from the Lodges hi the Province . The Prov . G . M ., the Rev . E . Challoner O g le , assisted by his officers , consecrated with the usual ceremonies a new Lod the " De Ole
ge , g Lodge , No . 910 , " and Dr . Shute was installed the first AV . M . The ceremony Avas rendered more interesting and imposing by the musical assistance of Bro . C . F . Barker , of Newcastle , and Bros . Smith and Brown from the choir of Durham cathedral , who had prepared suitable odes and anthems for the occasion . The business of the Prov . Grand Lodge Avas then proceeded with .
The following Prov . G . Officers Avere appointed : —R . Medcalf , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; J . Berkley , G . S . W . ; J . S . Challoner , G . J . W . ; Rev . John Bigge , G . Chap . ; G . P . Birkiushaw , G . Sec . ; Rev . C . Moochy , G . Treas . ; T . Fenwick , G . Reg . ; J . C . Gibson , and G . AVinkrw , G . Deacons ; W . Dalziel , G . D . C ; J . Green , G . S . W . ; D . AV . Spence , G . Usher ; T . Haswell , GO . ; G . Fenwick , G . Sword B . ; AV . E . Franklin , G . Stand B . ; Bros . Thompson , Shield , Owen , French , Gilpin , and A ^ ardy , G . SteAvards ; AV . Richardson , G . Pur . ; A . Dickson , G . Tyler . After the banquet it Avas announced that , in
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Isle Of Wight.
Bro . Ashley , upon rising to return thanks , was received with a burst of applause , which lasted several minutes ; tbe fine old gentleman was evidently much affected , but soon recovered his selfpossession . He expressed himself in a truly Masonic speech that will not be forgotten by those , who had the pleasure of hearing it . AVe believe this is the onlinstance of the members of a Lod
y ge subscribing to place the votes of a Masonic institution at the disposal of a Brother whom they wish to honour ; we sincerely hope that the example will be followed by other Lodges , as it is a testimonial honourable to the individual , and of great benefit to the Institution .
The Prov . G . M . was much gratified by the proceedings of the day , it being the first time he had met the Brethren of the two Lodges ; and there is not the least doubt but that he Avill avail himself of every opportunity to meet the members of Nos . 91 and 709 , Avho were delighted with his courteous and brotherly kindness . Tlie Brethren having been addressed by the Prov . G . M ., who paid a high compliment to the combined Lodges , Nos . 91 and 709 , for the
manner in which the Masonic business bad that day been performed , and the highly prosperous condition in which he had found Ereemasonry in Kent , retired amidst the hearty good wishes of a highly delighted attendance . The AV . M . of Lodge No . 91 appointed the following Brethren as his officers : Bro . Gould , S . AV . ; Bro . Spencer , J . AV . ; Bro . Watson , S . D . ; Bro . Woodford , J . D . ; Bro . BroAvnfield , I . G . ; Bro . Dobson , Treas . and Prov . P . J . G . AV . ; Bro . Briveau , Sec .
NORTHUMBERLAND . The annual Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland was held on Friday , August 25 th , at the Town Hall , Morpeth , with a very full attendance of Brethren from the Lodges hi the Province . The Prov . G . M ., the Rev . E . Challoner O g le , assisted by his officers , consecrated with the usual ceremonies a new Lod the " De Ole
ge , g Lodge , No . 910 , " and Dr . Shute was installed the first AV . M . The ceremony Avas rendered more interesting and imposing by the musical assistance of Bro . C . F . Barker , of Newcastle , and Bros . Smith and Brown from the choir of Durham cathedral , who had prepared suitable odes and anthems for the occasion . The business of the Prov . Grand Lodge Avas then proceeded with .
The following Prov . G . Officers Avere appointed : —R . Medcalf , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; J . Berkley , G . S . W . ; J . S . Challoner , G . J . W . ; Rev . John Bigge , G . Chap . ; G . P . Birkiushaw , G . Sec . ; Rev . C . Moochy , G . Treas . ; T . Fenwick , G . Reg . ; J . C . Gibson , and G . AVinkrw , G . Deacons ; W . Dalziel , G . D . C ; J . Green , G . S . W . ; D . AV . Spence , G . Usher ; T . Haswell , GO . ; G . Fenwick , G . Sword B . ; AV . E . Franklin , G . Stand B . ; Bros . Thompson , Shield , Owen , French , Gilpin , and A ^ ardy , G . SteAvards ; AV . Richardson , G . Pur . ; A . Dickson , G . Tyler . After the banquet it Avas announced that , in