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vent prayer to the God of heaven , " Prosper thou the work of our hands ; oh ! prosper thou our handy work . " So mote it be . ( Enthusiastic cheers . ) The Doxology was then sung , the words being given out by the P . G . Chaplain . After this , the band played the National Anthem , which was sung by all present , and after three hearty cheers for the Queen , the procession left the field in the same order as on its arrival .
The Alasons on reaching tlie Crown Inn , entered in inverted order , and the business of the Provincial Grand Lodge was resumed on the doors of the lodge room being close tiled . The resumed business of the lodge . —The several lodges having been formed under their respective banners , the Grand Lodge entered in procession , headed by the Grand AIaster and his Steward anel Sword-bearer , on which the brethren rose ancl received them with every demonstration
of respect . The lodge was then opened in due form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last Grand Lodge ivere read and confirmed . The W . AJasters of the several lodges , headed by the Deputv Grand Aiaster , brother Deacon , advanced to the pedestal , ancl deputed him to offer to the Grand Aiaster the earnest and heartfelt congratulations of the several lodges on his presence that day , ancl to request to be permitted to have recorded on their proceedings a resolution expressive of their
grateful feeling's and satisfaction on the happy events which was agreed to amidst the warmest acclamation , and was acknowledged by Sir Lucius Curtis in the kindest and most fraternal expressions . Letters from the R . AV . John Simeon , M . P ., Grand Master of the Isle of Wight , and the R . W . Bro . Tucker , of Coryton Park , Grand
. Waster of Dorset , regretting their inability to attend , were read , and ordered to be entered on the proceedings . The Treasurer , Bro . P . M . Thomas Slade , submitted his accounts , shewing a balance in hand of 133 / . 5 s . lrf ., ancl a statement of the proceedings of the Committee of Benevolence , who , amongst others , dispensed an annuity of 10 / per annum to the aged widow of a former worthy member of the Royal Gloucester Lodge . Brother P . A'l . Slade was then re-elected Treasurerand invested with
, the Collar ancl Jewel of that office , amidst the congratulations of the brethren . The officers were also appointed , and such as were present , invested : as regards Bro . Jones , in respect to his age and truly masonic and benevolent character , the most marked expression of approbation was exhibited , and when conducted to his seat by the Pursuivant , the whole lodge rose as he passed down the room . Votes of thanks were carried unanimously to the following
distinguished parties : —The Rev . Bro . Haverfield , the Rev . Bro . Maturin , the Rev . the Vicar , the Rev . R . W . Bro . Heam , and the Grand Lodge of the Isle of Wight , for their valuable assistance during the day , ancl to the Vicar especially for the use of the church . Bro . Rankin Stebbing resigned the office of Grancl Secretary , and said , that after nearly eleven years discharge of its duties for his predecessor and himselfseven years of which he had held the office
, , he hoped he might be permitted to retire , bis business called more upon his time than when first he took the office , and the labours of Grand Secretary had become very heavy—he possessed an undiminished interest in the ancient and honourable Craft , and would always be found present on future meetings , but he prayed to be relieved of his official duties .
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Provincial.
vent prayer to the God of heaven , " Prosper thou the work of our hands ; oh ! prosper thou our handy work . " So mote it be . ( Enthusiastic cheers . ) The Doxology was then sung , the words being given out by the P . G . Chaplain . After this , the band played the National Anthem , which was sung by all present , and after three hearty cheers for the Queen , the procession left the field in the same order as on its arrival .
The Alasons on reaching tlie Crown Inn , entered in inverted order , and the business of the Provincial Grand Lodge was resumed on the doors of the lodge room being close tiled . The resumed business of the lodge . —The several lodges having been formed under their respective banners , the Grand Lodge entered in procession , headed by the Grand AIaster and his Steward anel Sword-bearer , on which the brethren rose ancl received them with every demonstration
of respect . The lodge was then opened in due form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last Grand Lodge ivere read and confirmed . The W . AJasters of the several lodges , headed by the Deputv Grand Aiaster , brother Deacon , advanced to the pedestal , ancl deputed him to offer to the Grand Aiaster the earnest and heartfelt congratulations of the several lodges on his presence that day , ancl to request to be permitted to have recorded on their proceedings a resolution expressive of their
grateful feeling's and satisfaction on the happy events which was agreed to amidst the warmest acclamation , and was acknowledged by Sir Lucius Curtis in the kindest and most fraternal expressions . Letters from the R . AV . John Simeon , M . P ., Grand Master of the Isle of Wight , and the R . W . Bro . Tucker , of Coryton Park , Grand
. Waster of Dorset , regretting their inability to attend , were read , and ordered to be entered on the proceedings . The Treasurer , Bro . P . M . Thomas Slade , submitted his accounts , shewing a balance in hand of 133 / . 5 s . lrf ., ancl a statement of the proceedings of the Committee of Benevolence , who , amongst others , dispensed an annuity of 10 / per annum to the aged widow of a former worthy member of the Royal Gloucester Lodge . Brother P . A'l . Slade was then re-elected Treasurerand invested with
, the Collar ancl Jewel of that office , amidst the congratulations of the brethren . The officers were also appointed , and such as were present , invested : as regards Bro . Jones , in respect to his age and truly masonic and benevolent character , the most marked expression of approbation was exhibited , and when conducted to his seat by the Pursuivant , the whole lodge rose as he passed down the room . Votes of thanks were carried unanimously to the following
distinguished parties : —The Rev . Bro . Haverfield , the Rev . Bro . Maturin , the Rev . the Vicar , the Rev . R . W . Bro . Heam , and the Grand Lodge of the Isle of Wight , for their valuable assistance during the day , ancl to the Vicar especially for the use of the church . Bro . Rankin Stebbing resigned the office of Grancl Secretary , and said , that after nearly eleven years discharge of its duties for his predecessor and himselfseven years of which he had held the office
, , he hoped he might be permitted to retire , bis business called more upon his time than when first he took the office , and the labours of Grand Secretary had become very heavy—he possessed an undiminished interest in the ancient and honourable Craft , and would always be found present on future meetings , but he prayed to be relieved of his official duties .