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Obituary.
who have passed from hence to the grave , but there are some especial recollections connected with the memory of Mrs . Briggs , the beloved wife of Brother Samuel Biiggs , that would render it ungrateful on our part not to express the affectionate esteem in which she was held by many Brethren who admired her for the devotional aid she accorded her husband in his Masonic duties . As a wife , a mother , and a friend , her home and society was noted as an example no less so was her patient
; endurance of illness , which at length terminated in a separation of the spirit and the body . Often have we received our Lodge Summons written by her , and wish now we had but preserved one in proof of the pleasing fact . We remember a correspondence with her husband on Lodge business when he was too ill to reply , Mrs . Briggs , with a flowing pen and a willing heart , conducted her share of the duty with a spirit and proprietythat could onlemanate from a heart predisposed
, y in favor of Freemasonry . Blessed spirit ! well do we remember the evenings when we met as a Lodge of Instruction under yotiv roof , and on the adjournment , how you welcomed us to the cheerful fire-side , and your own happy smiles—Farewell—we can onl y pray the Good Spirit to bless with its protection , the widower and his children !
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
PROVINCIAL APPOINTMENT . J . J . GUEST , Esq . M . P . is appointed Provincial Grand Master for South Wales , in place of the late Sir C . Cole . PROVINCE VACANT . GLOUCESTERSHIRE—b y demise of the Duke of Beaufort . HERTFORDA OV . 3 . —A meeting of the Hertford Lodwas held at
, ge the Council Chamber , in the Town Hall , on Thursday , which was numerously attended . After some other Masonic husines ' s was terminated , Bro . Y . Crawley , jun ., who had been elected at the last Lodge W . Master for the ensuing year , was installed into that office with the usual ceremonies ; the investiture of officers was then proceeded with ; and the unanimous thanks of flic Lodge were voted to Brother Sworder , for his attention to the interests of the Lodge , and the very excellent manner
in which he performed the duties of Master during the past year . Several other votes of thanks were also unanimously agreed to , after which the Brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Crawley , W . M . took the chair . There were about forty-two Brethren present , amongst whom were the R . W . Prov . G . Master for Herts , the Marquess of Salisbury—Past Masters : Crew , Da vies , Lawrence , Nunn , Thomas , and Sworder ; Brother Carter , the Mayor of Hertford , Brothers Philipe , Nicholson
, Millar , and many other distinguished Brethren . The proceedings of the evening were characterised by true Masonic feeling , and were , if possible , more joyous than usual . Brothers Crew and Chubb delighted the company with some beautiful singing , which added not a little to the enjoyment of the evening . The Noble Marquess took his departure about eleven , and soon after the Brethren separated . We are happy to state , that the funds of this Lodge are in
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Obituary.
who have passed from hence to the grave , but there are some especial recollections connected with the memory of Mrs . Briggs , the beloved wife of Brother Samuel Biiggs , that would render it ungrateful on our part not to express the affectionate esteem in which she was held by many Brethren who admired her for the devotional aid she accorded her husband in his Masonic duties . As a wife , a mother , and a friend , her home and society was noted as an example no less so was her patient
; endurance of illness , which at length terminated in a separation of the spirit and the body . Often have we received our Lodge Summons written by her , and wish now we had but preserved one in proof of the pleasing fact . We remember a correspondence with her husband on Lodge business when he was too ill to reply , Mrs . Briggs , with a flowing pen and a willing heart , conducted her share of the duty with a spirit and proprietythat could onlemanate from a heart predisposed
, y in favor of Freemasonry . Blessed spirit ! well do we remember the evenings when we met as a Lodge of Instruction under yotiv roof , and on the adjournment , how you welcomed us to the cheerful fire-side , and your own happy smiles—Farewell—we can onl y pray the Good Spirit to bless with its protection , the widower and his children !
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
PROVINCIAL APPOINTMENT . J . J . GUEST , Esq . M . P . is appointed Provincial Grand Master for South Wales , in place of the late Sir C . Cole . PROVINCE VACANT . GLOUCESTERSHIRE—b y demise of the Duke of Beaufort . HERTFORDA OV . 3 . —A meeting of the Hertford Lodwas held at
, ge the Council Chamber , in the Town Hall , on Thursday , which was numerously attended . After some other Masonic husines ' s was terminated , Bro . Y . Crawley , jun ., who had been elected at the last Lodge W . Master for the ensuing year , was installed into that office with the usual ceremonies ; the investiture of officers was then proceeded with ; and the unanimous thanks of flic Lodge were voted to Brother Sworder , for his attention to the interests of the Lodge , and the very excellent manner
in which he performed the duties of Master during the past year . Several other votes of thanks were also unanimously agreed to , after which the Brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Crawley , W . M . took the chair . There were about forty-two Brethren present , amongst whom were the R . W . Prov . G . Master for Herts , the Marquess of Salisbury—Past Masters : Crew , Da vies , Lawrence , Nunn , Thomas , and Sworder ; Brother Carter , the Mayor of Hertford , Brothers Philipe , Nicholson
, Millar , and many other distinguished Brethren . The proceedings of the evening were characterised by true Masonic feeling , and were , if possible , more joyous than usual . Brothers Crew and Chubb delighted the company with some beautiful singing , which added not a little to the enjoyment of the evening . The Noble Marquess took his departure about eleven , and soon after the Brethren separated . We are happy to state , that the funds of this Lodge are in