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hour named the brethren present were marshalled in due order by the P . G . D . C , and entered the lodge room , the R . W . Bro . Colonel Francis 'Burdett , P . S . G . W . England ( Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland ) , Provincial Grand Master , occupying the throne , supported by Bros . Sir George Elliot , Dep . P . G . M . ; R . Wentworth LittleP . G . S . W . ; Buss , Treasurer ; H . Phythian ,
, P . G . Secretary ; Sabine , P . G . S . B . ; J . M . S ted well , P . P . G . J . W . ; A . A . Richards , P . P . G . J . W . ; Charles Horsley , P . G . Reg . ; G . Cardwell , P . G . Reg . ; W . F . Saxton , P . P . S . G . D . ; George Kenning . P . P . G . J . D . ; John Singell , P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Culitt , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . H . Green , P . G . D . C . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . D . P . G . M . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . ; H . Massey , ( " Freemason" ) ;
T . Hastings Miller , | P . G . Organist ; E . H . Thiellay , Assistant P . G . Purst . ; F . Keily , 1293 P . G . Stwd . ; while among the visitors we noticed Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . Greece ; T . T . Pyle , T . W . Adams , W . M . 765 ; Greenwood , P . G . S . D . ; J . Maidwell , I . G . 27 ; J . Green , W . M . 27 ; J . Terry , F . Binckes , P . G . S .-, Nunn . P . G . S . B . ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; J . Docker ,
1567 ; W . Taylor , 1503 ; H . Court , Sec . 1503 ; A . H . Tattershall , P . M . 140 ; E . Simpson Baikie , P . M . 708 ; Huggins , P . M . 1238 ; J . W . Berrie , S . W . 1293 J . W . Baldwin , P . M . 1423 ; Ingles ,, W . M . 708 ; F . Downs Kennedy , P . M . 788 and 1508 ; W . G . Kentish , 129 : ?; w - Dunham , J . W . 1567 ; H . Potter , P . M . 11 ; H . T . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 and 715 ; Helsdcn , P . M .
1549 ; E . Kimber , P . M . 1415 ; D . M . Dewar , P . M . 1415 ; Langley , W . M . 1423 ; Coulton , P . M . 3 82 ; J . Painter , J . W . 1579 ; Reg . W . Williams , J . W . 7326 ; F . W . Levander , S . W . 1415 ; Galton , P . G . S . 382 ; Vincent , S . W . 15 , 49 ; Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; J . Chidcott , 1512 ; J . W . Garrod , W . M . 1549 ; Tidcombe , J . W . 1549 ; Knyvett , P . M . 1494 ; Reynolds , 708 ;
Clarkson , P . M . 865 ; E . Hopwood , W . M . 1312 ; B . Sharp , P . M . 1326 ; E . Gilbert , W . M . 1326 ; J . Hurst , J . W . 1512 ; D . W . Pearse , W . M . 1293 ; E . B . Bright , ' j . W . 778 ; and others . The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened by the P . G . M . with solemn prayer the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held 26 th July , 1875 , were read and
verified , and the reports of the Audit and Charity Committees . were read and confirmed . The balance at credit of the Benevolent Fund was £ 174 6 s . id . The roll of the lodges in the province was called over by the Secretary , when it was found that one only ( 1194 ) was unrepresented . Thc roll of the Provincial Grand Officers was also called over , and it appeared that some were unavoidably absent
through illness . The following report of the progress and present posi-•tion of the Province of . Middlesex , which had been circulated with the summonses , was taken as read : "It has been deemed desirable , by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , that a brief review of the progress of Freemasonry in Middlesex , since its formation as a Masonic
province , should be submitted to this Provincial Grand Lodge . On the ist December , 1869 , the late Earl of Zetland , then M . W . Grand Master , was pleased to appoint Bro . Lt .-Colonel Francis Burdett , P . S . G . W . of England , and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , to the high and dignified post of Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , and further to direct that the province should
be constituted at as early a date as possible . it may be well to recall the fact that Col . Burdett ' s nomination was the result of the unanimous votes of the delegates of every lodge in the province , at a meeting specially convened , and that their recommendation was subsequently graciously approved by the ( then ) Grand Master , It 1809 there were but eight lodges in Middlesex outside thc radius of ten
miles from Freemasons' i Hall , viz ., 382 at Oxbridge , 708 at Hampton Court , 788 at Twickenham , 86 5 atHounslow , 94 6 at Strawberry Hill , 1194 at Islcworth , 1237 at Enfield , and 1238 at Southall . The inaugural meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Teddington on the 22 nd January , 1870 , on which day thc Burdett Lodge , 1291 , was also consecrated , Colonel Burdett being the first
Master . In the course of the same year three new lodges were added to the Provincial roll , viz ., Acacia , 1309 , at Potter ' s Bar ( since removed to Southall ); Harrow , 1 3 10 , at Harrow ; and Lebanon , 1326 , at Hampton . In 1871 the number of lodges received no addition ; but in 1872 two new lodges , the Campbell , 14 . 15 , and Era , 1423 , both at Hampton Court , were established , and the Bard of
Avon , Lodge 778 , was transferred from Stratford-on-Avon , Warwickshire , to a locale in Middlesex . In 1873 , the Thames Valley Ludge , No . 1460 , received a warrant for Halliford , Sheppertou ; and in 1874 , no less than three new lodges were formed , viz ., the Felix , 1494 , at Teddington ; the Francis Burdett , 1503 , at Hampton Hill ; and the Hemming , is 12 , at Hampton . And the accessions
to our strength closes with the Abercorn Lodge , 1549 , which was consecrated at GreatStanmore only a few months ago . The number of lodges has thus increased in five years and a half from 8 to 20 , and the membership from between 200 and 300 to nearly 1000 . But the most gratify ing result to the R . W . Provincial Grand Master is the fact that , with comparatively few exceptions , this
extraordinary increase in numbers has been attained by the introduction of members who are prepared to fulfil their responsibilities as Freemasons . If it were not so , such a rapid extension in mere numerical strength would become a subject foi deprecation and reproof , rather than for congratulation and rejoicing . There are , nevertheless , one or two iouges in which a greater discrimination in the acceptance
of candidates and joining members should be exercised and enforced , and the Provincial Grand Master will hold the Masters of any such lodges strictly responsible , in future , that the laws of the Craft are obeyed in their entirety , with reference to the status and character of all persons proposed for admission , either as joining members or initiates . It is , however , very satisfactory to know that the lodges generally are well and ably worked , that harmony and
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goodwill prevail amongst the brethren , Masonic complaints being almost unknown in the province , and , above all , that a steady and liberal support is being extended to the Masonic Charities . Five years ago hardly a lodge had a vote in its corporate capacity , now , more than half of the existing lodges arc Life Governors of the several Masonic Institutions .
At the last three festivals the province was thus represented : —In January , 1875 , at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , by five Stewards , producing lists amounting to £ 186 ; at the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in May , by fourteen Stewards , with £ 5 82 ; and a ' : the July Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , by ten Stewards , with a total of £ 400 , making in the aggregate
the handsome sum of £ 1168 as the united donations of the Freemasons associated with the province , irrespective of large amounts contributed by some of its members , who subscribed through various metropolitan lodges , to which they also belong . The Provincial Grand Master especially desires to thank those Stewards , and the brethren who have thus materially assisted them in maintaining so well
the prestige of the province , and he is confident that , as years roll on , the good example which they have set will be followed by their successors in the various lodges . By a steady adherence to the principles of thc Craft , and the laws laid down in the Constitutions of the Oreler , the happiness and prosperity of thc brethren will be permanently cemented , and from the experience of the past , which has
been so fruitful in true Masonic feeling and good fellowship , the Provincial Grand Master expresses his heartfelt conviction that thc Province of Middlesex will ever be conspicuous for the practice of those exalted virtues which at once characterise and aelorn our Masonic profession . The P . G . Sec . read a supplemental report , showing that since the above had been compiled three new lodges had
been consecrated in the province , viz ., thc Elliot , the St . James ' s , anil the Musgrave , which , it was believed , would prove an important addition to the Masonic influence of the province . The supplemental report stated that no complaints had been brought ui . der the notice of the P . G . M . duringthepast year , and referred to the loss thc province had sustained in the death of Bro . Ceidner , P . P . G .
Reg . The R . W . P . G . M . havingstated that the next business was to elect a P . G . Treus . for thc ensuing year , P . G . S . W . Bro . Little , suggested that it would be convergent to take the motion , notice of which had been placed on thc paper by Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . Prov . A . G . D . C , which , being assented to , Bro . Dubois moved—That No . 12 of the Provincial Bye-laws be altered by striking out the words " in
April , " and explained that in strict accordance with the bye-laws , as they stood at present , the Treasurer could only be elected in April , so that , as they held their meetings now in July , they would contravene their present byelaws if they elected a Treasurer on this occasion without first altering the bye-law he referred to . The alteration he proposeei would have the effect of enabling them to
elect a I reasurer in any month of the ye . ir . The motion was seconded by Bro . Little , P . G . S . W ., who said , 1 think myself that this is a very important mattcr . as we should be almost transgressing our Bye-laws if we proceeded with the election without first expunging the words referred to . I shall , therefore , support Bro . Dubois ' motion . The motion was then put and carried
unanimously . P . Grand Master : I think we may now proceeel with the election of thc Prov . G . Treas . It is a matter in which I myself feel greatly interested , because 1 feel greatly indebted to him for what he has done in the past , and what I am sure he would do in thc future , anil therefore I piopose that Bro . Buss be re-elected Ticasurer for the coming
year . I am sure we cannot have a better man to Bro . Little : Permit me , R . W . Prov . G . M ., to remind you that you proposed to confer a higher office on Bro . Buss , the holding of which would render him ineligible for the post of Prov . G . Treas . P . G . Master : True , Bro . Little , I had overlooked that fact .
Bro . Dubois : I beg to propose that Bro . Freelerick Keily , 1293 , Grand Steward , be electee ! Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year , than whom I feel sure we could not choose a more worth y brother . The motion having been seconeled , it was put by the P . G . M ., and carried unanimously . The Prov . G . Master then proceeded to appoint and
invest his officers as follows : — Sir Geo . Elliot Deputy Prov . G . M . Grabham Prov . G . S . W . IT . G . Buss ( whos-. appointment was received by the brethren with loud and long continued applause Prov . G . J . W . Rev . P . M . Holden Prov . G . Chaplain
Rev . —Reynolds Prov . Asst . G . C . Fredk . Keily Prov . G . Treas . D . VV . Pearse Prov . G . Reg . R . Wentworth Little Prov . G . Sec . In making this appointment the P . G . M . said that it was through the exertions of Bro . Little that the province now stood in the position it holds . The lodges were not perhaos
quite so numerous as those in some northern provinces , but thc influence of the province was certainly as great as any . Referring to Bro . Little ' s recent severe illness , he remarked that they were all extiemely glad to see him again among them , and he trustcel that he would soon be restored to vigorous health . H . A . Dubois Prov . G . S . D .
Iredk . Walters Prov . G . J . D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Wigginton is appointed Prov . " G . Supt . of Works , but he is not well enough to be here to-day . Bro . Capt . G . A . Smith also , who has been appointed Prov . G . D . C , is also absent from illness ; but I trust that I shall have an early opportunity of investing them . Kennedy Prov . Asst . G . D . C . Thiellay Prov . G . Swd . B .
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Capt . Regd . Williams Prov . G . Org . Elsdon Prov . G . Purst . J . VV . Baldwin Prov . Asst . G . P . J . Gilbert ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Tyler . Capt . Cockle , Dr . Ramsay , Letchworth , Mason , Huggins , and Knivett Prov . G . Stewards
P . G . M .: The next duty that devolves upon me is a very pleasing one . Wc all look forward to become governors of the different charities , and I have great pleasure in pro - posing that the following sums be granted to the three Ala . sonic charities : —Royal Masonic Institution for Girls £ 10 10 s . ; Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , £ 10 ios .-Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Masons , £ 10 . We
have most of us watched these institutions with a very jealous eye , and I think every one is satisfied with the way in which they are carried on . I think we should support these charities in every possible way . The donation will be taken out of the funds of the province , so that none of us will feel it individually . The motion was secondeel by the P . G . S . W ., and carried
unanimously . Bro . Little : I think I need hardly say that I feel assured that the proposition I am about to make will be heartil y endorsed by every member of this Provincial Grand Lod ge . You have all had before you the report of the progress of the province under the rule of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Co ' . Burdett . I therefore propose " That a
committee be formed for the purpose of commemorating in an appropriate manner the completion by the R . W . Bro . Col . Burdett of seven years in his office as Provincial Grand Master , and of testifying to the great advantage which the province has received from his rule . " Perhaps it will be more convenient to take that first before proceeding with thc next resolution .
The proposition , having been seconded by Bro . Sabine , was put by the P . G . S . VV ., anel carried unanimously . Bro . Little : I have now to follow up that motion b y proposing "That the committee be composed of all Present and Past P . G . Officers , the W . M . ' s , Wardens , P . M . 's , and Secretaries of lodgesin the province , with power to add to their number . I think it advisable that the matter should be taken inhand by as many as we can get to assist , and if we could
put every one in the province on the committee I think we should only be carrying out their wishes . That is my reason for adding thc words " with power to add to their number . " * Bro . Horsley : I beg to second that motion . I think that the manner in which our excellent Past P . G . S . W . and present Secretary has worded his motion will enable all of us to express our admiration of the manner in which our R . W . Provincial Grand Master has exercised his
functions m a manner worthy of ourselves and of this Provincial Grand Lodge . The motion was put by the P . G . S . W ., and carried nem con , and Bro . Little undertook to call a preliminary meeting , at which the urethral could appoint their officers and settle their mode of procedure . P . G . Secretary then reael letters from Lord
Skelmersdale , Lord Donoughmore , the Hon . W . Warren Vernon and others , regretting their inability to accept the invitations that hael been sent them . P . G . Secretary then handed to the P . G . M . a petition that had been prepared for a lodge to be called the Unity Lodge , to be helel at West Drayton , as to which the R . W . P . G . M . said that it was very worthily recommended , anel
that he shoulel have much pleasure in giving it his support in Granel Lodge . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form and with solemn thanksgiving . A large number of the brethren present in the lodge subsequently reasscmblcel at the banquet table , when the R . W . P . G . M . again presided . On the removal of the cloth the Chairman proceeded to
propose the customary loyal and Masonic toasts . " The Health of the Queen " having been duly honoured and a couple of verses of the National Anthem having been admirably sung , Madame Thaddeus Wells being the soloist , assisted by Bro . Lester , Bro . F . IT . Cozens , Bro . Chaplin Henry , and Bro . T . Hastings Miller , P . Prov . G . Organist ( who had the direction of the musical
arrangements ) , the R . W . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of the Prince and Princess of Wales , " saying , as to the former , that he was not only thc commander in chief among Freemasons , but also a Field Marshal in the army of England , and he was confident that his authority was not more warmly supported by the army or the navy than it was by the loving hearts of all our Freemasons , lie need
not say that he was very happy to comprise in the toast " The Health of the Princess of Wales . " He was sure that any commands she might give would be warmly responded to by the whole of the community , but more especially by the body of Freemasons . In proposing " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Skelmer .- . dale . the Deputy
Giand Master , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , " the R . W . the P . G . M . said that they all knew that the Earl of Carnarvon was a brother who had exerted himself in every way possible for thc institution of Freemasonry , but at the same time they knew that he had very little time to spare on account of the important office which he held in the State . There was no aoubt in the world that they had one
of the best men they possibly could have for Deputy Grand Master . They all knew the Earl of Skelmersdale pretty well as one of the best of Masons and one of the most charitable of men . T'herc were several Grand Officers present , and they were sensible of the honour they conferred by their presence , and he would couple with this toast the
name of Bro . Parkinson to respond for the Grand Officers . Bro . Parkinson—Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master : On behalf of the Grand Officers I beg to return you my sincere thanks for the kindly expressions you have employed with regard to them on this occasion . Speaking of Lord Carnarvon , it is a matter of considerable pride that
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hour named the brethren present were marshalled in due order by the P . G . D . C , and entered the lodge room , the R . W . Bro . Colonel Francis 'Burdett , P . S . G . W . England ( Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland ) , Provincial Grand Master , occupying the throne , supported by Bros . Sir George Elliot , Dep . P . G . M . ; R . Wentworth LittleP . G . S . W . ; Buss , Treasurer ; H . Phythian ,
, P . G . Secretary ; Sabine , P . G . S . B . ; J . M . S ted well , P . P . G . J . W . ; A . A . Richards , P . P . G . J . W . ; Charles Horsley , P . G . Reg . ; G . Cardwell , P . G . Reg . ; W . F . Saxton , P . P . S . G . D . ; George Kenning . P . P . G . J . D . ; John Singell , P . P . G . D . C ; Thomas Culitt , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . H . Green , P . G . D . C . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . D . P . G . M . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . ; H . Massey , ( " Freemason" ) ;
T . Hastings Miller , | P . G . Organist ; E . H . Thiellay , Assistant P . G . Purst . ; F . Keily , 1293 P . G . Stwd . ; while among the visitors we noticed Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . Greece ; T . T . Pyle , T . W . Adams , W . M . 765 ; Greenwood , P . G . S . D . ; J . Maidwell , I . G . 27 ; J . Green , W . M . 27 ; J . Terry , F . Binckes , P . G . S .-, Nunn . P . G . S . B . ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; J . Docker ,
1567 ; W . Taylor , 1503 ; H . Court , Sec . 1503 ; A . H . Tattershall , P . M . 140 ; E . Simpson Baikie , P . M . 708 ; Huggins , P . M . 1238 ; J . W . Berrie , S . W . 1293 J . W . Baldwin , P . M . 1423 ; Ingles ,, W . M . 708 ; F . Downs Kennedy , P . M . 788 and 1508 ; W . G . Kentish , 129 : ?; w - Dunham , J . W . 1567 ; H . Potter , P . M . 11 ; H . T . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 and 715 ; Helsdcn , P . M .
1549 ; E . Kimber , P . M . 1415 ; D . M . Dewar , P . M . 1415 ; Langley , W . M . 1423 ; Coulton , P . M . 3 82 ; J . Painter , J . W . 1579 ; Reg . W . Williams , J . W . 7326 ; F . W . Levander , S . W . 1415 ; Galton , P . G . S . 382 ; Vincent , S . W . 15 , 49 ; Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; J . Chidcott , 1512 ; J . W . Garrod , W . M . 1549 ; Tidcombe , J . W . 1549 ; Knyvett , P . M . 1494 ; Reynolds , 708 ;
Clarkson , P . M . 865 ; E . Hopwood , W . M . 1312 ; B . Sharp , P . M . 1326 ; E . Gilbert , W . M . 1326 ; J . Hurst , J . W . 1512 ; D . W . Pearse , W . M . 1293 ; E . B . Bright , ' j . W . 778 ; and others . The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened by the P . G . M . with solemn prayer the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held 26 th July , 1875 , were read and
verified , and the reports of the Audit and Charity Committees . were read and confirmed . The balance at credit of the Benevolent Fund was £ 174 6 s . id . The roll of the lodges in the province was called over by the Secretary , when it was found that one only ( 1194 ) was unrepresented . Thc roll of the Provincial Grand Officers was also called over , and it appeared that some were unavoidably absent
through illness . The following report of the progress and present posi-•tion of the Province of . Middlesex , which had been circulated with the summonses , was taken as read : "It has been deemed desirable , by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , that a brief review of the progress of Freemasonry in Middlesex , since its formation as a Masonic
province , should be submitted to this Provincial Grand Lodge . On the ist December , 1869 , the late Earl of Zetland , then M . W . Grand Master , was pleased to appoint Bro . Lt .-Colonel Francis Burdett , P . S . G . W . of England , and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , to the high and dignified post of Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , and further to direct that the province should
be constituted at as early a date as possible . it may be well to recall the fact that Col . Burdett ' s nomination was the result of the unanimous votes of the delegates of every lodge in the province , at a meeting specially convened , and that their recommendation was subsequently graciously approved by the ( then ) Grand Master , It 1809 there were but eight lodges in Middlesex outside thc radius of ten
miles from Freemasons' i Hall , viz ., 382 at Oxbridge , 708 at Hampton Court , 788 at Twickenham , 86 5 atHounslow , 94 6 at Strawberry Hill , 1194 at Islcworth , 1237 at Enfield , and 1238 at Southall . The inaugural meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Teddington on the 22 nd January , 1870 , on which day thc Burdett Lodge , 1291 , was also consecrated , Colonel Burdett being the first
Master . In the course of the same year three new lodges were added to the Provincial roll , viz ., Acacia , 1309 , at Potter ' s Bar ( since removed to Southall ); Harrow , 1 3 10 , at Harrow ; and Lebanon , 1326 , at Hampton . In 1871 the number of lodges received no addition ; but in 1872 two new lodges , the Campbell , 14 . 15 , and Era , 1423 , both at Hampton Court , were established , and the Bard of
Avon , Lodge 778 , was transferred from Stratford-on-Avon , Warwickshire , to a locale in Middlesex . In 1873 , the Thames Valley Ludge , No . 1460 , received a warrant for Halliford , Sheppertou ; and in 1874 , no less than three new lodges were formed , viz ., the Felix , 1494 , at Teddington ; the Francis Burdett , 1503 , at Hampton Hill ; and the Hemming , is 12 , at Hampton . And the accessions
to our strength closes with the Abercorn Lodge , 1549 , which was consecrated at GreatStanmore only a few months ago . The number of lodges has thus increased in five years and a half from 8 to 20 , and the membership from between 200 and 300 to nearly 1000 . But the most gratify ing result to the R . W . Provincial Grand Master is the fact that , with comparatively few exceptions , this
extraordinary increase in numbers has been attained by the introduction of members who are prepared to fulfil their responsibilities as Freemasons . If it were not so , such a rapid extension in mere numerical strength would become a subject foi deprecation and reproof , rather than for congratulation and rejoicing . There are , nevertheless , one or two iouges in which a greater discrimination in the acceptance
of candidates and joining members should be exercised and enforced , and the Provincial Grand Master will hold the Masters of any such lodges strictly responsible , in future , that the laws of the Craft are obeyed in their entirety , with reference to the status and character of all persons proposed for admission , either as joining members or initiates . It is , however , very satisfactory to know that the lodges generally are well and ably worked , that harmony and
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goodwill prevail amongst the brethren , Masonic complaints being almost unknown in the province , and , above all , that a steady and liberal support is being extended to the Masonic Charities . Five years ago hardly a lodge had a vote in its corporate capacity , now , more than half of the existing lodges arc Life Governors of the several Masonic Institutions .
At the last three festivals the province was thus represented : —In January , 1875 , at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , by five Stewards , producing lists amounting to £ 186 ; at the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in May , by fourteen Stewards , with £ 5 82 ; and a ' : the July Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , by ten Stewards , with a total of £ 400 , making in the aggregate
the handsome sum of £ 1168 as the united donations of the Freemasons associated with the province , irrespective of large amounts contributed by some of its members , who subscribed through various metropolitan lodges , to which they also belong . The Provincial Grand Master especially desires to thank those Stewards , and the brethren who have thus materially assisted them in maintaining so well
the prestige of the province , and he is confident that , as years roll on , the good example which they have set will be followed by their successors in the various lodges . By a steady adherence to the principles of thc Craft , and the laws laid down in the Constitutions of the Oreler , the happiness and prosperity of thc brethren will be permanently cemented , and from the experience of the past , which has
been so fruitful in true Masonic feeling and good fellowship , the Provincial Grand Master expresses his heartfelt conviction that thc Province of Middlesex will ever be conspicuous for the practice of those exalted virtues which at once characterise and aelorn our Masonic profession . The P . G . Sec . read a supplemental report , showing that since the above had been compiled three new lodges had
been consecrated in the province , viz ., thc Elliot , the St . James ' s , anil the Musgrave , which , it was believed , would prove an important addition to the Masonic influence of the province . The supplemental report stated that no complaints had been brought ui . der the notice of the P . G . M . duringthepast year , and referred to the loss thc province had sustained in the death of Bro . Ceidner , P . P . G .
Reg . The R . W . P . G . M . havingstated that the next business was to elect a P . G . Treus . for thc ensuing year , P . G . S . W . Bro . Little , suggested that it would be convergent to take the motion , notice of which had been placed on thc paper by Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . Prov . A . G . D . C , which , being assented to , Bro . Dubois moved—That No . 12 of the Provincial Bye-laws be altered by striking out the words " in
April , " and explained that in strict accordance with the bye-laws , as they stood at present , the Treasurer could only be elected in April , so that , as they held their meetings now in July , they would contravene their present byelaws if they elected a Treasurer on this occasion without first altering the bye-law he referred to . The alteration he proposeei would have the effect of enabling them to
elect a I reasurer in any month of the ye . ir . The motion was seconded by Bro . Little , P . G . S . W ., who said , 1 think myself that this is a very important mattcr . as we should be almost transgressing our Bye-laws if we proceeded with the election without first expunging the words referred to . I shall , therefore , support Bro . Dubois ' motion . The motion was then put and carried
unanimously . P . Grand Master : I think we may now proceeel with the election of thc Prov . G . Treas . It is a matter in which I myself feel greatly interested , because 1 feel greatly indebted to him for what he has done in the past , and what I am sure he would do in thc future , anil therefore I piopose that Bro . Buss be re-elected Ticasurer for the coming
year . I am sure we cannot have a better man to Bro . Little : Permit me , R . W . Prov . G . M ., to remind you that you proposed to confer a higher office on Bro . Buss , the holding of which would render him ineligible for the post of Prov . G . Treas . P . G . Master : True , Bro . Little , I had overlooked that fact .
Bro . Dubois : I beg to propose that Bro . Freelerick Keily , 1293 , Grand Steward , be electee ! Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year , than whom I feel sure we could not choose a more worth y brother . The motion having been seconeled , it was put by the P . G . M ., and carried unanimously . The Prov . G . Master then proceeded to appoint and
invest his officers as follows : — Sir Geo . Elliot Deputy Prov . G . M . Grabham Prov . G . S . W . IT . G . Buss ( whos-. appointment was received by the brethren with loud and long continued applause Prov . G . J . W . Rev . P . M . Holden Prov . G . Chaplain
Rev . —Reynolds Prov . Asst . G . C . Fredk . Keily Prov . G . Treas . D . VV . Pearse Prov . G . Reg . R . Wentworth Little Prov . G . Sec . In making this appointment the P . G . M . said that it was through the exertions of Bro . Little that the province now stood in the position it holds . The lodges were not perhaos
quite so numerous as those in some northern provinces , but thc influence of the province was certainly as great as any . Referring to Bro . Little ' s recent severe illness , he remarked that they were all extiemely glad to see him again among them , and he trustcel that he would soon be restored to vigorous health . H . A . Dubois Prov . G . S . D .
Iredk . Walters Prov . G . J . D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Wigginton is appointed Prov . " G . Supt . of Works , but he is not well enough to be here to-day . Bro . Capt . G . A . Smith also , who has been appointed Prov . G . D . C , is also absent from illness ; but I trust that I shall have an early opportunity of investing them . Kennedy Prov . Asst . G . D . C . Thiellay Prov . G . Swd . B .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
Capt . Regd . Williams Prov . G . Org . Elsdon Prov . G . Purst . J . VV . Baldwin Prov . Asst . G . P . J . Gilbert ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Tyler . Capt . Cockle , Dr . Ramsay , Letchworth , Mason , Huggins , and Knivett Prov . G . Stewards
P . G . M .: The next duty that devolves upon me is a very pleasing one . Wc all look forward to become governors of the different charities , and I have great pleasure in pro - posing that the following sums be granted to the three Ala . sonic charities : —Royal Masonic Institution for Girls £ 10 10 s . ; Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , £ 10 ios .-Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Masons , £ 10 . We
have most of us watched these institutions with a very jealous eye , and I think every one is satisfied with the way in which they are carried on . I think we should support these charities in every possible way . The donation will be taken out of the funds of the province , so that none of us will feel it individually . The motion was secondeel by the P . G . S . W ., and carried
unanimously . Bro . Little : I think I need hardly say that I feel assured that the proposition I am about to make will be heartil y endorsed by every member of this Provincial Grand Lod ge . You have all had before you the report of the progress of the province under the rule of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Co ' . Burdett . I therefore propose " That a
committee be formed for the purpose of commemorating in an appropriate manner the completion by the R . W . Bro . Col . Burdett of seven years in his office as Provincial Grand Master , and of testifying to the great advantage which the province has received from his rule . " Perhaps it will be more convenient to take that first before proceeding with thc next resolution .
The proposition , having been seconded by Bro . Sabine , was put by the P . G . S . VV ., anel carried unanimously . Bro . Little : I have now to follow up that motion b y proposing "That the committee be composed of all Present and Past P . G . Officers , the W . M . ' s , Wardens , P . M . 's , and Secretaries of lodgesin the province , with power to add to their number . I think it advisable that the matter should be taken inhand by as many as we can get to assist , and if we could
put every one in the province on the committee I think we should only be carrying out their wishes . That is my reason for adding thc words " with power to add to their number . " * Bro . Horsley : I beg to second that motion . I think that the manner in which our excellent Past P . G . S . W . and present Secretary has worded his motion will enable all of us to express our admiration of the manner in which our R . W . Provincial Grand Master has exercised his
functions m a manner worthy of ourselves and of this Provincial Grand Lodge . The motion was put by the P . G . S . W ., and carried nem con , and Bro . Little undertook to call a preliminary meeting , at which the urethral could appoint their officers and settle their mode of procedure . P . G . Secretary then reael letters from Lord
Skelmersdale , Lord Donoughmore , the Hon . W . Warren Vernon and others , regretting their inability to accept the invitations that hael been sent them . P . G . Secretary then handed to the P . G . M . a petition that had been prepared for a lodge to be called the Unity Lodge , to be helel at West Drayton , as to which the R . W . P . G . M . said that it was very worthily recommended , anel
that he shoulel have much pleasure in giving it his support in Granel Lodge . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form and with solemn thanksgiving . A large number of the brethren present in the lodge subsequently reasscmblcel at the banquet table , when the R . W . P . G . M . again presided . On the removal of the cloth the Chairman proceeded to
propose the customary loyal and Masonic toasts . " The Health of the Queen " having been duly honoured and a couple of verses of the National Anthem having been admirably sung , Madame Thaddeus Wells being the soloist , assisted by Bro . Lester , Bro . F . IT . Cozens , Bro . Chaplin Henry , and Bro . T . Hastings Miller , P . Prov . G . Organist ( who had the direction of the musical
arrangements ) , the R . W . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of the Prince and Princess of Wales , " saying , as to the former , that he was not only thc commander in chief among Freemasons , but also a Field Marshal in the army of England , and he was confident that his authority was not more warmly supported by the army or the navy than it was by the loving hearts of all our Freemasons , lie need
not say that he was very happy to comprise in the toast " The Health of the Princess of Wales . " He was sure that any commands she might give would be warmly responded to by the whole of the community , but more especially by the body of Freemasons . In proposing " The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Skelmer .- . dale . the Deputy
Giand Master , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , " the R . W . the P . G . M . said that they all knew that the Earl of Carnarvon was a brother who had exerted himself in every way possible for thc institution of Freemasonry , but at the same time they knew that he had very little time to spare on account of the important office which he held in the State . There was no aoubt in the world that they had one
of the best men they possibly could have for Deputy Grand Master . They all knew the Earl of Skelmersdale pretty well as one of the best of Masons and one of the most charitable of men . T'herc were several Grand Officers present , and they were sensible of the honour they conferred by their presence , and he would couple with this toast the
name of Bro . Parkinson to respond for the Grand Officers . Bro . Parkinson—Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master : On behalf of the Grand Officers I beg to return you my sincere thanks for the kindly expressions you have employed with regard to them on this occasion . Speaking of Lord Carnarvon , it is a matter of considerable pride that