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Provincial.
Worshipful Master presided in a chair placed under a rich canopy , in the centre of the eastern side of the hall ; the cornice of the canopy bore the motto " Faith , Hope , Charity , " in large gold letters ; on either side were banners , and over the canopy was a banner emblazoned with the Worshipful Master ' s armorial bearings , above which was a triangular device , borne only by Knights Templar , consisting of a rainbow properspringing from cloudsand surmounting a cross . This
, , splendid banner was supported on one side by the celestial , and on the other by the terrestrial globe . At the north end of the hall sat the Principal Royal Arch , Past Master Joseph Bennett , under a gorgeous golden arch supported by massy pillars also richly gilded , and surrounded by emblematical banners ; over the arch was a brilliant Maltese cross surrounding a crown , in jets of gas , and on each side the letters A . R ., also in gas . The arch bore the inscription JLvpriKauev , which
we translate for the behoof of the ladies , " we have found . " At the south end of the hall , under a similar canopy , presided the Second ¦ Princi pal Royal Arch , Past Master James Knight , who , being a Knight Templar , was supported on one side by the ancient and famous banner of the Order , argent and sable , bearing the motto " Beau-seant , " and on the other by his own banner of arms , surmounted by the triangular device above described . On the right of the Second Principal sat the
Principal Sojourner , Bro . B . L . Stable , ancl on his left the Principal Sojourner ' s Assistant , Bro . Joseph Stephens . Above the canopy was a gas star composed of eccentric circles , and on each side an hexangular star , also in brilliant gas . Along the whole length of the hall ran three ranges of tables , with seats on each side . Supper being announced , the Worshipful Master led the Countess Beauchamp to the banquet hallthe Master ' s lady being led bthe Earl
, y Beauchamp ; and around the chief table were seated the most distinguished guests . The repast concluded , tbe Worshipful Master rose ancl proposed "the health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " The toast having been enthusiastically honoured , the band played the National Anthem .
The Worshipful Master then again rose , and said that he had to discharge the gratifying duty of proposing " the health of her Majesty the Queen Dowager "—( great cheering)—an illustrious lady , who had for some time past been one of the brightest ornaments of our country . ( Cheers . ) The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and the band played " Rule Britannia . "
The Right Hon . Earl BEAUCHAMP then rose ancl said—Ladies and Gentlemen , before we separate I am desirous of giving one toast , in doing honour to which I am sure you will all cordially join with me ( applause . ) " I beg to propose the health of the AVorshipful Master , Mr . Rising , ancl the Worcester Lodge of Freemasons , ancl thanks to them for their splendid and magnificent hospitality extended to us this evening ( loud and continued cheering . ) When the applause had in some measure subsidedthe Worshiful
, p Master rose and briefly acknowledged the compliment , saying that although the decorations of the Masons mi ght perhaps amuse the ladies , or call a smile to their faces , they might be assured that there was nothing connected with "the Craft" which was not strictly in accordance with the principles of justice , truth , honour , and brotherly love ( cheers . ) He called upon Past Master J . B . Hyde to propose the next toast .
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Provincial.
Worshipful Master presided in a chair placed under a rich canopy , in the centre of the eastern side of the hall ; the cornice of the canopy bore the motto " Faith , Hope , Charity , " in large gold letters ; on either side were banners , and over the canopy was a banner emblazoned with the Worshipful Master ' s armorial bearings , above which was a triangular device , borne only by Knights Templar , consisting of a rainbow properspringing from cloudsand surmounting a cross . This
, , splendid banner was supported on one side by the celestial , and on the other by the terrestrial globe . At the north end of the hall sat the Principal Royal Arch , Past Master Joseph Bennett , under a gorgeous golden arch supported by massy pillars also richly gilded , and surrounded by emblematical banners ; over the arch was a brilliant Maltese cross surrounding a crown , in jets of gas , and on each side the letters A . R ., also in gas . The arch bore the inscription JLvpriKauev , which
we translate for the behoof of the ladies , " we have found . " At the south end of the hall , under a similar canopy , presided the Second ¦ Princi pal Royal Arch , Past Master James Knight , who , being a Knight Templar , was supported on one side by the ancient and famous banner of the Order , argent and sable , bearing the motto " Beau-seant , " and on the other by his own banner of arms , surmounted by the triangular device above described . On the right of the Second Principal sat the
Principal Sojourner , Bro . B . L . Stable , ancl on his left the Principal Sojourner ' s Assistant , Bro . Joseph Stephens . Above the canopy was a gas star composed of eccentric circles , and on each side an hexangular star , also in brilliant gas . Along the whole length of the hall ran three ranges of tables , with seats on each side . Supper being announced , the Worshipful Master led the Countess Beauchamp to the banquet hallthe Master ' s lady being led bthe Earl
, y Beauchamp ; and around the chief table were seated the most distinguished guests . The repast concluded , tbe Worshipful Master rose ancl proposed "the health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " The toast having been enthusiastically honoured , the band played the National Anthem .
The Worshipful Master then again rose , and said that he had to discharge the gratifying duty of proposing " the health of her Majesty the Queen Dowager "—( great cheering)—an illustrious lady , who had for some time past been one of the brightest ornaments of our country . ( Cheers . ) The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , and the band played " Rule Britannia . "
The Right Hon . Earl BEAUCHAMP then rose ancl said—Ladies and Gentlemen , before we separate I am desirous of giving one toast , in doing honour to which I am sure you will all cordially join with me ( applause . ) " I beg to propose the health of the AVorshipful Master , Mr . Rising , ancl the Worcester Lodge of Freemasons , ancl thanks to them for their splendid and magnificent hospitality extended to us this evening ( loud and continued cheering . ) When the applause had in some measure subsidedthe Worshiful
, p Master rose and briefly acknowledged the compliment , saying that although the decorations of the Masons mi ght perhaps amuse the ladies , or call a smile to their faces , they might be assured that there was nothing connected with "the Craft" which was not strictly in accordance with the principles of justice , truth , honour , and brotherly love ( cheers . ) He called upon Past Master J . B . Hyde to propose the next toast .