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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset.
ded , as he would rather have the cost of it abstracted from the sum subscribed by the brethren , and that it be included in the testimonial they proposed to present as a memento of their feelings towards him . Desiring first and foremost to please their excellent Provincial Grand
Secretary , he agreed , though he must say rather unwillingly , that his wish should be acceded to . He had now very great pleasure in asking Bro . Coombs , in the presence of the Provincial Grand Lodge , to receive that small and unworthy testimonial , raised by free and voluntary subscriptions ,
on the part of the members of the province of Dorset . The subscription was advisedly fixed at a small amount , as it was considered it would be p leasant to Bro . Coombs for it to be in the power of every member of the province to subscribe his mite towards the testimonial . He was glad to
say that in spite of the smallness of the sum allowed to be subscribed , the fund amounted to more than £ 100 , showing the high estimation in which Bro . Coombs was held by the Craft throughout the province . It was now his pleasure and privilege to ask Bro . Coombs' acceptance
of the results of that subscription , and invest him with the suit of Grand Lodge clothing . He was quite sure that Bro . Coombs would wear it worthily , and by it bring honour on the province of Dorset . After investing Bro . Coombs , the Provincial Grand Master added : —Allow me also
to present to you the result of the residue of the subscription—which will be much more lasting than the other—as a token of the high appreciaof your long and able services by the brethren of
the province . The testimonials consisted of a handsome suit of Grand Lodge clothing , and a large and elegantly chased silver salver , bearing Bro . Coomb ' s crest , and the following inscription : —
" Presented to VV . Bro . Thomas Coombs , of Dorchester , P . M ., Lodge No . 417 , Grand Secretary for the Province of Dorset , and P . G . Assistant Director of Ceremonies of the Grand
Lodge of England , by the Freemasons of Dorset at a Provincial Grand Lodge held at Blandford , on the 20 th of August , A . L . 587 S , A . D . 1873 , as a token of their esteem and affection ; as well as a slig ht recognition of his invaluable services to the Craft during many years . Hearty good
wishes . " The inscription was read to the lodge by Bro . Montagu . W . Bro . Coombs , who was heartily cheered , said for the very handsome appreciation they had shown of his services as Secretary he was unable
at present adequately to give them thanks . He only trusted that the experience they had had of his efforts in the past , aud that they had had of each other , would enable them to go on in the future in a similarly happy manner to what they had hitherto done —( great applause ) . He hoped
there was a great deal of hard work left in hi 111 yet for the benefit of thc province of Dorset—( applause ) . They would excuse him from going more fully at present into the subject of the P . G . M . ' s address . It was unexpected—fully unexpected ; he had ' nt an idea of it till a little
bird peeped out and whistled a little song he could not understand —( laughter ) . He found a resolution which he thought applied to a subscription for Provincial Grand Lodge clothing ; but it seemed very strange ; and he then got an inklimr of what was intended . He felt that the
Provincial Grand Lodge fund was heavil y charged with providing new clothing ; and that the value of a testimonial to himscll would not be in the number of ounces it weighed , but as it was a token of their regard and esteem —( cheers ) —and under those circumstances he wished that
the Provincial Grand Lodge fund mi ght be relieved of the cost of tlie (' rand Lodge clothing they had so kindly voted to him —( applause ) . For though it would make the value of the present so much the less , yet it was tlie feeling
evinced that was the testimonial to him and not the weight of the plate —( cheers ) . He was tillable adequately to express to the brethren the thanks he owed for this favour ; he only trusted that , as he had said , there were yet sonic years of hard work'eft 'n bin * , Tel ' V \' ' v t . !• ¦;'•> •'did
c 'prc' -S : "" ! " > , ripprc-vilion <> j > r . ' | . r- ; •- — ' -vie" :- , re was not . to consider it as a hint licit tic . \ ve : c to be at an end —( cheers)—bui thai they : d . o ;;! d still continue on the trood terms which had
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hitherto subsisted —( hear , hear ) . He was only too grateful to them for this token of their appreciation , and wished he had been able to express his thanks more perfectly and fully than he had done —( cheers ) .
On the motion of the Prov . G . M ., thanks were accorded to the officers and brethren of lodge No . 1 , 266 , Blandford , for their reception of Provincial Grand Lodge ; to W . Bro . Stebbing , ( D . P . G . M . of Hampshire ) and other visitors for their attendance .
The lodge was closed punctually at 3 p . m ., according to the agenda paper , the business being finished precisely at the time indicated . The banquet took place at the Crown Hotel , at four o ' clock , when nearly 200 brethren were present . Bro . J . Gundry presided , with Bro . A .
E . Guest , M . P ., in the Vice-Chair . Viscount Portman presented a haunch of venison , and Capt . Hanham choice fruit for dessert . After giving " The Queen and the Craft , " the Prov . G . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M . of England , the Marquess of Ripon , " saying he was heart
and soul in the love of Masonry , and would no doubt be a worthy successor to Earl Zetland . In giving "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , P . G . M . and the Royal Family , " Bro . Gundry observed we were fortunate in having the Prince of Wales to take care of our material interests
in this country . As to the royal family , he said —may God bless them all , and may they ever possess as they do now , the affections of the people of Great Britain . Bro . Gundry proposed " The R . W . D . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Present and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge . " With regard to
them he believed he was right in saying they were selected exclusively with a view to efficiency and fitness . As regarded one of them , our experience for many years of the ability of Bro . Coombs proved that to be the case . The toast was associated with the name of our Worshipful brother .
Bro . Coombs , in responding , referred to the fact that there were present two distinguished , and older members of Grand Lodge than himself— Bro . Stebbing and Symonds , though lu cordially thanked them for this compliment to himself as one of the Grand Officers native to
this province . Bro . Stebbing , being called upon , also responded in an eloquent speech , remarking that most of the Grand Officers were conspicuous not only for their attention to Masonic duties , but for their devotion to the interests of the
chanties of the Craft , in which he thought rested in a great degree the excellence and permanence of the Order . He enlarged on the fact that Masonry exists throughout the world , having tlie same characteristics of large-hearted charity , its members all bound together by the
fraternal tie of benevolence . It was the province of the Grand Lodge to guide and foster our noble Order wherever il existed , and if they were faithful to their principles and loved Masonry as it taught them to love it , the Grand Lodge of England would continue to be the
most glorious institution in the empire . Bro . W . J . Montagu proposed " The Army , Navy , and Reserved Forces . '' Adjutant Barrett responded for the army . Capt . Hanham , for the navy , said it had been
his lot to visit every capital 111 Europe and almost every state in North and South America , and the pleasure had been greatl y enhanced by meeting everywhere brother Masons . Bro . B . P , Gundry , replied for the reserved forces .
Jiro . J . Gundry , gave "The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of Reli gion of all Denominations /' in cordial t ^ rms . Bro . the Rev . J . IF . Newnham , responding , said he trusted lie should see the day when a
nonconf . irmist minister was selected as the Grand Chaplain of England . Bro . tlie Rev . AI . Heath , also responded . Bro . Symons , propo . ci d " The Health of tiie II . VV . P . G . M ., Bro . Gundry , " remarking on his zeal fur Masonry , and the o- eni ,-i ! iiy of hi : ; m-inners " >" , i rivm ' i' 7 "vi ' . ' i'nv ^ i .
Uro . t . u : idi'v ( . handed id . vii do , ' uie compliment i ' . dd him , : 11 ¦ ¦ ¦ 1 s .-. id i : UMC M aiw . >' , •<•be a s > Tent :: nce ot ths Crati :-o iuiigas I hey beaowed on him
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset.
their approval , and with their support he conH dently anticipated the continued advancement 0 the Craft in Dorset . Bro . J . Gundry gave "The Health of thr W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Montagu , and the Present and I ' ast Officers of Provincial Grand Lodo-e /' Bro . Montagu responded .
Bro . Gundry proposed" The Health of VV Bro . Stebbing , and our other Visitors . " Bro . Stebbing congratulated the brethren on the excellent condition of the Craft in Dorset He was much pleased with the orderl y manner in which the business was conducted , and the peculiar grace and kindl y feeling with which the
Prov . G . M . presided . He spoke of the advantat-es and usefulness of visiting other lodges , remarkmsr that he had observed several things here which were an improvement on anything he had seen before , He expatiated at length on the generous feelings which Masonry fosters in the breasts of all its disciples , and was heartily cheered .
Bro . Gundry proposed " The F ^ odge of Honour and Friendship , No . 1 , 266 , Blandford , " and remarked on the value of interchange of idus with brother Masons .
Bro . Hanham responded , and observed thai many foreign lodges were jealously regarded hy the sovereigns , and accused of political olijuis wrongfully , with a view to crush them ; especially was this the case in Brazil .
A brother mentioned that there had just been issued in Brazil an edict directing the priests in abandon their opposition to Freemasonry —( applause ) .
War Against Masonry In Brazil By The Romish Bishops.
WAR AGAINST MASONRY IN BRAZIL BY THE ROMISH BISHOPS .
The J ' tiice nf Masmiri / gives the following extract from a letter , from a brother resident in Bra 7 . il : — Just now we are engaged in the most extraordinary discussion throughout the whole empire that I ever witnessed ; a veritable reli g ious warfare , that two centuries ago would , F surely believe , result in bloodshed .
It is difficult for me to give you a just idea ol it . It began over a year ago with ihe festival at the Grand Masonic Lodge in Rio , given in honour of Rio Branco , for the passage of the Emancipation Act . A priest of some
considerable reputation , himself a Mason I believe , delivered the . oration on that occasion . The Bishop thus having the open violation of this Priest , ( with the rules of the church , ) brought to his notice , admonished him ; reminded him ofthe bulls of excommunication which had been from
time to time promulgated against secret societies , and notably against the Order of Freemasonry ; and concluded by urging him to abjure his oath of secrecy , and break oil' such relations . The Priest refusing to do so , he was deprived of certain offices , and rendered incapable by
interdiction of confessing aud officiating at mass , . Vc The Masons of Rio of course Hew to the defence of their brother , and for a time ihe journals were discussing nothing else , and by many writers the Bishop was handled without gloves .
This incident brought on a most lively discussion of all the disputed ecclesiastical questions which have from time to time convulsed Brazilian society , such questions as whether we have here in Brazil a national church , in any
sense independent of Rome , the rig ht ol sepulture , separation of the church from the state , liberty of worship , and others of similar character , questions that rarely appear in the United States for the simple reason that the ' voluntary system prevails .
In December this state of things was aggravated b y the announcement that the fiery young prelate of Peniambucohad declared open warfare against the Masons of his Diocese . But he was going to wait till he found a pries ' - llj took tiie ground that tiie religious
brotherhood . ; must eider .. •;¦;) d thos- - members who v / ere " , ! , s , i'ic , .- ;•snide ; - ; de pain . * and penaiiie- * "' icccdicdo ; .. ii , as . cever . il of these Urdev-• . \ v : v csiiijp ' . j . sed , d ; : i ;; sL whoPy of members "'" " acre } lr . soiis til !¦; , ¦ . 'fiie I ' mie , there was no exu ! . ; i . ; -i , a : id i-ie ; d . 'c ! ;¦! f . di > cc : d . . ft was cairying oat , in all its pans , thispasw '
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset.
ded , as he would rather have the cost of it abstracted from the sum subscribed by the brethren , and that it be included in the testimonial they proposed to present as a memento of their feelings towards him . Desiring first and foremost to please their excellent Provincial Grand
Secretary , he agreed , though he must say rather unwillingly , that his wish should be acceded to . He had now very great pleasure in asking Bro . Coombs , in the presence of the Provincial Grand Lodge , to receive that small and unworthy testimonial , raised by free and voluntary subscriptions ,
on the part of the members of the province of Dorset . The subscription was advisedly fixed at a small amount , as it was considered it would be p leasant to Bro . Coombs for it to be in the power of every member of the province to subscribe his mite towards the testimonial . He was glad to
say that in spite of the smallness of the sum allowed to be subscribed , the fund amounted to more than £ 100 , showing the high estimation in which Bro . Coombs was held by the Craft throughout the province . It was now his pleasure and privilege to ask Bro . Coombs' acceptance
of the results of that subscription , and invest him with the suit of Grand Lodge clothing . He was quite sure that Bro . Coombs would wear it worthily , and by it bring honour on the province of Dorset . After investing Bro . Coombs , the Provincial Grand Master added : —Allow me also
to present to you the result of the residue of the subscription—which will be much more lasting than the other—as a token of the high appreciaof your long and able services by the brethren of
the province . The testimonials consisted of a handsome suit of Grand Lodge clothing , and a large and elegantly chased silver salver , bearing Bro . Coomb ' s crest , and the following inscription : —
" Presented to VV . Bro . Thomas Coombs , of Dorchester , P . M ., Lodge No . 417 , Grand Secretary for the Province of Dorset , and P . G . Assistant Director of Ceremonies of the Grand
Lodge of England , by the Freemasons of Dorset at a Provincial Grand Lodge held at Blandford , on the 20 th of August , A . L . 587 S , A . D . 1873 , as a token of their esteem and affection ; as well as a slig ht recognition of his invaluable services to the Craft during many years . Hearty good
wishes . " The inscription was read to the lodge by Bro . Montagu . W . Bro . Coombs , who was heartily cheered , said for the very handsome appreciation they had shown of his services as Secretary he was unable
at present adequately to give them thanks . He only trusted that the experience they had had of his efforts in the past , aud that they had had of each other , would enable them to go on in the future in a similarly happy manner to what they had hitherto done —( great applause ) . He hoped
there was a great deal of hard work left in hi 111 yet for the benefit of thc province of Dorset—( applause ) . They would excuse him from going more fully at present into the subject of the P . G . M . ' s address . It was unexpected—fully unexpected ; he had ' nt an idea of it till a little
bird peeped out and whistled a little song he could not understand —( laughter ) . He found a resolution which he thought applied to a subscription for Provincial Grand Lodge clothing ; but it seemed very strange ; and he then got an inklimr of what was intended . He felt that the
Provincial Grand Lodge fund was heavil y charged with providing new clothing ; and that the value of a testimonial to himscll would not be in the number of ounces it weighed , but as it was a token of their regard and esteem —( cheers ) —and under those circumstances he wished that
the Provincial Grand Lodge fund mi ght be relieved of the cost of tlie (' rand Lodge clothing they had so kindly voted to him —( applause ) . For though it would make the value of the present so much the less , yet it was tlie feeling
evinced that was the testimonial to him and not the weight of the plate —( cheers ) . He was tillable adequately to express to the brethren the thanks he owed for this favour ; he only trusted that , as he had said , there were yet sonic years of hard work'eft 'n bin * , Tel ' V \' ' v t . !• ¦;'•> •'did
c 'prc' -S : "" ! " > , ripprc-vilion <> j > r . ' | . r- ; •- — ' -vie" :- , re was not . to consider it as a hint licit tic . \ ve : c to be at an end —( cheers)—bui thai they : d . o ;;! d still continue on the trood terms which had
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset.
hitherto subsisted —( hear , hear ) . He was only too grateful to them for this token of their appreciation , and wished he had been able to express his thanks more perfectly and fully than he had done —( cheers ) .
On the motion of the Prov . G . M ., thanks were accorded to the officers and brethren of lodge No . 1 , 266 , Blandford , for their reception of Provincial Grand Lodge ; to W . Bro . Stebbing , ( D . P . G . M . of Hampshire ) and other visitors for their attendance .
The lodge was closed punctually at 3 p . m ., according to the agenda paper , the business being finished precisely at the time indicated . The banquet took place at the Crown Hotel , at four o ' clock , when nearly 200 brethren were present . Bro . J . Gundry presided , with Bro . A .
E . Guest , M . P ., in the Vice-Chair . Viscount Portman presented a haunch of venison , and Capt . Hanham choice fruit for dessert . After giving " The Queen and the Craft , " the Prov . G . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M . of England , the Marquess of Ripon , " saying he was heart
and soul in the love of Masonry , and would no doubt be a worthy successor to Earl Zetland . In giving "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , P . G . M . and the Royal Family , " Bro . Gundry observed we were fortunate in having the Prince of Wales to take care of our material interests
in this country . As to the royal family , he said —may God bless them all , and may they ever possess as they do now , the affections of the people of Great Britain . Bro . Gundry proposed " The R . W . D . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Present and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge . " With regard to
them he believed he was right in saying they were selected exclusively with a view to efficiency and fitness . As regarded one of them , our experience for many years of the ability of Bro . Coombs proved that to be the case . The toast was associated with the name of our Worshipful brother .
Bro . Coombs , in responding , referred to the fact that there were present two distinguished , and older members of Grand Lodge than himself— Bro . Stebbing and Symonds , though lu cordially thanked them for this compliment to himself as one of the Grand Officers native to
this province . Bro . Stebbing , being called upon , also responded in an eloquent speech , remarking that most of the Grand Officers were conspicuous not only for their attention to Masonic duties , but for their devotion to the interests of the
chanties of the Craft , in which he thought rested in a great degree the excellence and permanence of the Order . He enlarged on the fact that Masonry exists throughout the world , having tlie same characteristics of large-hearted charity , its members all bound together by the
fraternal tie of benevolence . It was the province of the Grand Lodge to guide and foster our noble Order wherever il existed , and if they were faithful to their principles and loved Masonry as it taught them to love it , the Grand Lodge of England would continue to be the
most glorious institution in the empire . Bro . W . J . Montagu proposed " The Army , Navy , and Reserved Forces . '' Adjutant Barrett responded for the army . Capt . Hanham , for the navy , said it had been
his lot to visit every capital 111 Europe and almost every state in North and South America , and the pleasure had been greatl y enhanced by meeting everywhere brother Masons . Bro . B . P , Gundry , replied for the reserved forces .
Jiro . J . Gundry , gave "The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of Reli gion of all Denominations /' in cordial t ^ rms . Bro . the Rev . J . IF . Newnham , responding , said he trusted lie should see the day when a
nonconf . irmist minister was selected as the Grand Chaplain of England . Bro . tlie Rev . AI . Heath , also responded . Bro . Symons , propo . ci d " The Health of tiie II . VV . P . G . M ., Bro . Gundry , " remarking on his zeal fur Masonry , and the o- eni ,-i ! iiy of hi : ; m-inners " >" , i rivm ' i' 7 "vi ' . ' i'nv ^ i .
Uro . t . u : idi'v ( . handed id . vii do , ' uie compliment i ' . dd him , : 11 ¦ ¦ ¦ 1 s .-. id i : UMC M aiw . >' , •<•be a s > Tent :: nce ot ths Crati :-o iuiigas I hey beaowed on him
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dorset.
their approval , and with their support he conH dently anticipated the continued advancement 0 the Craft in Dorset . Bro . J . Gundry gave "The Health of thr W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Montagu , and the Present and I ' ast Officers of Provincial Grand Lodo-e /' Bro . Montagu responded .
Bro . Gundry proposed" The Health of VV Bro . Stebbing , and our other Visitors . " Bro . Stebbing congratulated the brethren on the excellent condition of the Craft in Dorset He was much pleased with the orderl y manner in which the business was conducted , and the peculiar grace and kindl y feeling with which the
Prov . G . M . presided . He spoke of the advantat-es and usefulness of visiting other lodges , remarkmsr that he had observed several things here which were an improvement on anything he had seen before , He expatiated at length on the generous feelings which Masonry fosters in the breasts of all its disciples , and was heartily cheered .
Bro . Gundry proposed " The F ^ odge of Honour and Friendship , No . 1 , 266 , Blandford , " and remarked on the value of interchange of idus with brother Masons .
Bro . Hanham responded , and observed thai many foreign lodges were jealously regarded hy the sovereigns , and accused of political olijuis wrongfully , with a view to crush them ; especially was this the case in Brazil .
A brother mentioned that there had just been issued in Brazil an edict directing the priests in abandon their opposition to Freemasonry —( applause ) .
War Against Masonry In Brazil By The Romish Bishops.
WAR AGAINST MASONRY IN BRAZIL BY THE ROMISH BISHOPS .
The J ' tiice nf Masmiri / gives the following extract from a letter , from a brother resident in Bra 7 . il : — Just now we are engaged in the most extraordinary discussion throughout the whole empire that I ever witnessed ; a veritable reli g ious warfare , that two centuries ago would , F surely believe , result in bloodshed .
It is difficult for me to give you a just idea ol it . It began over a year ago with ihe festival at the Grand Masonic Lodge in Rio , given in honour of Rio Branco , for the passage of the Emancipation Act . A priest of some
considerable reputation , himself a Mason I believe , delivered the . oration on that occasion . The Bishop thus having the open violation of this Priest , ( with the rules of the church , ) brought to his notice , admonished him ; reminded him ofthe bulls of excommunication which had been from
time to time promulgated against secret societies , and notably against the Order of Freemasonry ; and concluded by urging him to abjure his oath of secrecy , and break oil' such relations . The Priest refusing to do so , he was deprived of certain offices , and rendered incapable by
interdiction of confessing aud officiating at mass , . Vc The Masons of Rio of course Hew to the defence of their brother , and for a time ihe journals were discussing nothing else , and by many writers the Bishop was handled without gloves .
This incident brought on a most lively discussion of all the disputed ecclesiastical questions which have from time to time convulsed Brazilian society , such questions as whether we have here in Brazil a national church , in any
sense independent of Rome , the rig ht ol sepulture , separation of the church from the state , liberty of worship , and others of similar character , questions that rarely appear in the United States for the simple reason that the ' voluntary system prevails .
In December this state of things was aggravated b y the announcement that the fiery young prelate of Peniambucohad declared open warfare against the Masons of his Diocese . But he was going to wait till he found a pries ' - llj took tiie ground that tiie religious
brotherhood . ; must eider .. •;¦;) d thos- - members who v / ere " , ! , s , i'ic , .- ;•snide ; - ; de pain . * and penaiiie- * "' icccdicdo ; .. ii , as . cever . il of these Urdev-• . \ v : v csiiijp ' . j . sed , d ; : i ;; sL whoPy of members "'" " acre } lr . soiis til !¦; , ¦ . 'fiie I ' mie , there was no exu ! . ; i . ; -i , a : id i-ie ; d . 'c ! ;¦! f . di > cc : d . . ft was cairying oat , in all its pans , thispasw '