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Consecration Of The Kingsland Chapter, No. 1693.
of a chapter attached to a lodge which had for 14 years done excellent work must be a matter worthy of congratulation . The founders had a strong - connection and had a very excellent First Principal , who had already gone through the First Principal's chair with great experience and who would do his work excellently , and supported as he was by old Masons , it . would be
their own fault if their chapter did not attain the success they wished it to have . The companions present would join in wishing all success to the new enterprise , and also express the hope that they would visit it to sec the progress made . He gave them " Success to the Chapter and the Health of the Three Principals . "
Comp . J . COOPER , M . E . Z ., thanked the Grand Scribe E . very sincerely for his kind remarks . The fact that the S . W . and the J . W . of the Kingsland Lodge had been proposed that evening was enough to show the lines on which they were going , and they had also two or three other officers of the lodge who were now officers of the chapter , having been founders . It could be seen from this that the mother lodge was to the front and it was
their intention to get the best members they could from it . He hoped and was sure they were looking forward to a very prosperous and happy time . It would not be his fault if they failed , for he had had the pleasure of doing the duties before , when it was said he carried them out efficiently and well , and he hoped to continue to do so in the Kingsland Chapter . He could not , however , do it by himself , but must be suppported by his officers .
He had not a very great knowledge of Comp . Fruen , H ., but he had found him to be a good Mason and a thorough worker . They were indebted to their good friend , Comp . Mayer , J ., for founding this chapter , for he had taken the greatest possible trouble , being anxious that it should be established while he was in the chair of the mother lodge . Comp . Mayer , J ., had to continue a second year in the chair of the lodge , and had thereby seen his wishes gratified .
Comp . W . H . LEE , Prov . G . S . E . Middlesex , replying for "The Visitors , " thanked the M . E . Z . for the kind and complimentary manner in which he proposed the toast , and also acknowledged the cordiality with which' it had been received . It was at all times a very pleasurable feeling to receive an invitation to a lodge or chapter , but that pleasure was enhanced when it was an invitation to a consecration—and that consecration to be performed by
Col . Clerke . They all expected a treat , for they knew the admirable manner in which it was always performed , and it was a great privilege to assist on such occasions . It was his pleasing duty to acknowledge the very hearty and cordial manner in which the visitors had been received , and he was expressing their sentiments when he wished the Principals a happy year of office and the chapter every prosperity .
Comp . H . P . ISAAC , P . Z . 288 , said it gave him great pleasure to hear of the formation of this chapter , for he was one of the founders and the first J . W . of the Kingsland Lodge . He was also delighted to hear that Comp . Cooper was to be the First Principal . Although an old Royal Arch Mason he had never before attended the consecration of a chapter , but it reminded him of many things connected with the ancient race to which he belonged , and he was struck with the ceremony . He knew the M . E . Z . to be a zealous and worthy Mason , and was sure the chapter would flourish under him .
Comp . C . FLECK , P . Z . 172 , having also responded , " The Officers " was given by the M . E . Z . Comp . T . Brown , S . I ^ ., in response , said he knew the M . E . Z . would set an example , which he trusted would be followed by the officers , and if this was done the chapter would be one of the best . If the companions would place themselves in his hands and work , then they would conduce to the welfare of the chapter .
Comp . Dix , Treasurer , having - returned thanks ( or ihe honour conferred upon him in electing him Treasurer , the Janitor ' s toast closed the meeting . 1 'iidcr the direction of Comp . H . W . Scharlau , assisted by Madame Johnson , Miss K . Bcvans , and Comp . F ' gbcrl Roberts , an excellent programme of music was carried out .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORNWALL .
1 he annual Provincial Grand Lodge of the Mark Masons of Cornwall Was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Liskeard , under the banner of St . Martin ' s Lodge , No . 379 . The brethren assembled in the Guildhall , which Was tastefully fitted up as a Masonic lodge . Bro . Sir Chas . Brune
Gravcs-Sawle , Bart ., 30 , P . G . M ., presided , supported by his officers as follows Bros . T . Chirgwin , iS ° , D . P . G . M . ; Major J . J . Ross , P . S . G . W . ; Capt , G . H . B . Reed , P . P . J . G . W ., as P . J . G . W . ; " j . G . Henwood , P . P . S . G . W ., as P . G . M . O . ; IT . P . Vivian , P . S . CO . ; F . ' W . Thomas , P . J . CO . ; Rev . ] . Core , M . A ., P . G . Chap . ; W . J . Johns , P . O . Sec ; W . J . Watts , P . S . CD . ; S . Trchane , P . J . G . D . ; " J . Adams , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . William , P . G . Stwd . ; A . Hunter , P . G . Std . Br . ; and J . Langdon , P . G . Tyler .
There was a large number of brethren present . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , on opening the Prov . Grand Lodge , expressed his regret that his illness and that of his Deputy prevented the meeting from being held in May . He was afraid that the members of the Liskeard Lodge and some other brethren were inconvenienced by the
consequent delay . He could assure them that the incident had been very annoying to himself . He very highly appreciated the warm fraternal feeling which the brethren exhibited towards him , but he sometimes doubted whether they were not occasionally over indulgent to him . He could not but feel that he was getting up in years , and a younger brother mi ght carry out their business better .
Bro . E . Milford-Milford , P . G . Treas ., was notable to attend , being on his holiday , and his report was read by another brother . The report was very satisfactory , there being a balance of over £ 8 in hand , after paying all liabilities . The Worshipful Masters of the lodges or their representatives presented the reports of the lodges , which were all satisfactory , and showed promising progress of the Order in the province .
The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . W . J . J OHNS , reported that a new lodge , Mount Edgcumbe , No . 417 , was consecrated at Camborne on January 8 th in this year by the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and other distinguished brethren . It now numbered 25 members . The other lodges were progressing , and there were at present 360 contributing members in the province .
I he reports were all received and adopted . Bro . E . Milford-Milford was re-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer . The usual five guineas each were awarded to the Mark Benevolent Fund and the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund , and three guineas were voted to the St . Martin ' s Lodge towards the expenses incurred in the
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
holding of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge . The D . P . G . M . proposed that Prov . Grand Lodge should be asked to hold its next annual meeting at Truro . Invitations were also received from Penzance and St . Austell to hold Prov . Grand Lodge under their respective banners next year . The brethren appointed and invested as Prov . Grand Officers were :
Bro . T . Chirgwin , 7 8 ... ... ... Dep . Prov . G . M . ,, E . Venning , 379 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ IT . P . Vivian , 417 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ W . G . Hancock , 379 ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ W . IT . Roberts , 379 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O .
„ G . Williams , 87 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . U . ,, Rev . J . Core , 206 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ E . Milford-Milford , 73 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . J . Johns , 7 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ H . W . Hocken , 78 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, R . Rowe , 87 ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D .
„ ShoItoH . Hare ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ J . Stribley ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of W . ,, R . Pcarce Couch , 404 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . W . C Dudley , 175 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C ,, j . P . Lillicrap , 351 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . R . Sobcy , 379 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . .. R . White . 4 . 01 ... ... ... Prov . G . Ore .
,, R . IT . Williams , 379 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . ,, G . R . Mockridge , 404 ... ... ... ^ ,, W . J . Adams , 379 ... ... ... } -Prov . G . Stwds . ,. J- W . Gill , 351 J ,, J . Langdon , 78 ... ... ... Prov . G . lylcr . It was pointed out that since 1883 no register of the Mark lodges had been printed . After discussion , it was decided that a report should be
brought up on that question at the next meeting , with any suggestions which might be practicable . In the evening the brethren dined together at Webb's Hotel . The Prov . G . M . presided , and the usual toasts were submitted .
Thomas Dunckerley: His Life, Labours, And Letters.
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY : HIS LIFE , LABOURS , AND LETTERS .
Being the Substance of u Lecture delivered before the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 68 , at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol , May nth , iSni .
BY BRO . F . H . FULFORD , J . D . Worshipful Master , — We are taught in the Volume of the Sacred Law that the hearts of men , eminent either as regards their station in life , their abilities , or wealth , are under the governance of the G . A . O . T . U ., who disposes and turns them as it seems best to His Divine wisdom . It was with this axiom in my mind
that I commenced the study of Bro . Sadler ' s latest and already famous work on Thomas Dunckerley . I have endeavoured so to proceed that , as an E . A ., I might be encouraged in my duty towards God , to my neighbour , and to myself ; as a F ' . C to seek further enlightenment in the paths of virtue and science ; and , as a M . M ., to improve in the most interesting of all human studies , the knowledge of one ' s self . And , having derived both profit and
pleasure from a perusal of this valuable contribution to Masonic literature , I am doubly blessed this evening in being permitted to place in review before you some of its principal features . The work is embellished with a number of plates , the most important being a portrait of Dunckerley , which forms the frontispiece to the volume . It is an excellent reproduction from a portrait painted by Thomas Beach , and engraved by John Jones in 17 S 9 . It is
a later work , by several years , than the portrait in the Masonic Hall at Poole , of which Bro . Sadler has given a graphic and characteristic description . You will probably have remarked that an engraving of this portrait hangs in the Committee Room of our hall . It appears to be an excellent likeness , and is undoubtedly a work of considerable merit . Those curious in such matters will have no difficulty in discovering a striking resemblance between
Dunckerley and his reputed father , whose portrait is given in another part of the book . In the room in which our lodge of instruction meets is another portrait of our truly eminent brother , an engraving by C . West , from a painting by P . Van Dyke , and hanging on the west wall of our lodge room is an oil portrait , apparently the original of the engraving last mentioned . You will readily notice this " gentlemanly looking personage , of a somewhat florid
countenance , cleanly shaven and rather expressive features , with very lig ht brown eyes , which have a humorous twinkle in them , " The book also contains a portrait of H . R . H . Frederick Prince of Wales , Dunckerlcy ' s half brother , assuming the story of his parentage to be correct . This Prince was the first of our Royal Family who was initiated into Freemasonry , and on that account the portrait should be of special interest to the Fraternity of the present day . Among other well executed heraldic illustrations and seals
Bro . Sadler has given us a facsimile of Dunckerley ' s book-plate , a rarity even to collectors . It was ori ginally engraved on copper in what is known as the "Chippendale" style , and Dears upon the lowest central ornament the name of the engraver—Levi , of Portsmouth . The arms are those of King George II ., with the addition of the baton sinister , or badge of illegitimacy . Below is the name " Thomas Dunckerley FitzGeorge , " and the motto Fatu no 11 literito ( By fate , not merit ) , apply ing very aptly when thus placed . His armorial seal bears the same shield , crest , and
motto . Bro . \ V . IT . Rylands , F . S . A ., an expert in these matters , thinks it was engraved at a later period than the book - p late . There is also a Masonic seal or paper-stamp containing variousxmblems of Craft Masonry and two other seals used b y Dunckerley in connection with other grades with which he was identified . The memory of our long
deceased brother is cherished by the members of our Order in this province , and rightly so , as it was through his efforts that the " city and county ol Bristol" was constituted into an independent Masonic province , m 1 786 separate and distinct from the county of Gloucestershire . The wisdom of this step is fully exemplified by the fact of its having so remained down to the present da } -. Even to the younger recruits in our ranks his Masonic
titles alone are sufficient to indicate that he must have been at least a head and shoulders above his fellows " to have received such marks of distinction . "Hampshire was the first province placed under Dunckerley s care , and he was its first Provincial Grand Master , his patent bearing date 2 Sth February , 1767 . " He was Provincial Grand Master of Essex in 177 ° ' and made his first appearance in Grand Lodge in that capacity on the occasion of the dedication of Freemasons' Hall ( London ) by L ° " Petre , then Grand Master , on the 23 rd of May in that year . In I 7
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Consecration Of The Kingsland Chapter, No. 1693.
of a chapter attached to a lodge which had for 14 years done excellent work must be a matter worthy of congratulation . The founders had a strong - connection and had a very excellent First Principal , who had already gone through the First Principal's chair with great experience and who would do his work excellently , and supported as he was by old Masons , it . would be
their own fault if their chapter did not attain the success they wished it to have . The companions present would join in wishing all success to the new enterprise , and also express the hope that they would visit it to sec the progress made . He gave them " Success to the Chapter and the Health of the Three Principals . "
Comp . J . COOPER , M . E . Z ., thanked the Grand Scribe E . very sincerely for his kind remarks . The fact that the S . W . and the J . W . of the Kingsland Lodge had been proposed that evening was enough to show the lines on which they were going , and they had also two or three other officers of the lodge who were now officers of the chapter , having been founders . It could be seen from this that the mother lodge was to the front and it was
their intention to get the best members they could from it . He hoped and was sure they were looking forward to a very prosperous and happy time . It would not be his fault if they failed , for he had had the pleasure of doing the duties before , when it was said he carried them out efficiently and well , and he hoped to continue to do so in the Kingsland Chapter . He could not , however , do it by himself , but must be suppported by his officers .
He had not a very great knowledge of Comp . Fruen , H ., but he had found him to be a good Mason and a thorough worker . They were indebted to their good friend , Comp . Mayer , J ., for founding this chapter , for he had taken the greatest possible trouble , being anxious that it should be established while he was in the chair of the mother lodge . Comp . Mayer , J ., had to continue a second year in the chair of the lodge , and had thereby seen his wishes gratified .
Comp . W . H . LEE , Prov . G . S . E . Middlesex , replying for "The Visitors , " thanked the M . E . Z . for the kind and complimentary manner in which he proposed the toast , and also acknowledged the cordiality with which' it had been received . It was at all times a very pleasurable feeling to receive an invitation to a lodge or chapter , but that pleasure was enhanced when it was an invitation to a consecration—and that consecration to be performed by
Col . Clerke . They all expected a treat , for they knew the admirable manner in which it was always performed , and it was a great privilege to assist on such occasions . It was his pleasing duty to acknowledge the very hearty and cordial manner in which the visitors had been received , and he was expressing their sentiments when he wished the Principals a happy year of office and the chapter every prosperity .
Comp . H . P . ISAAC , P . Z . 288 , said it gave him great pleasure to hear of the formation of this chapter , for he was one of the founders and the first J . W . of the Kingsland Lodge . He was also delighted to hear that Comp . Cooper was to be the First Principal . Although an old Royal Arch Mason he had never before attended the consecration of a chapter , but it reminded him of many things connected with the ancient race to which he belonged , and he was struck with the ceremony . He knew the M . E . Z . to be a zealous and worthy Mason , and was sure the chapter would flourish under him .
Comp . C . FLECK , P . Z . 172 , having also responded , " The Officers " was given by the M . E . Z . Comp . T . Brown , S . I ^ ., in response , said he knew the M . E . Z . would set an example , which he trusted would be followed by the officers , and if this was done the chapter would be one of the best . If the companions would place themselves in his hands and work , then they would conduce to the welfare of the chapter .
Comp . Dix , Treasurer , having - returned thanks ( or ihe honour conferred upon him in electing him Treasurer , the Janitor ' s toast closed the meeting . 1 'iidcr the direction of Comp . H . W . Scharlau , assisted by Madame Johnson , Miss K . Bcvans , and Comp . F ' gbcrl Roberts , an excellent programme of music was carried out .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORNWALL .
1 he annual Provincial Grand Lodge of the Mark Masons of Cornwall Was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Liskeard , under the banner of St . Martin ' s Lodge , No . 379 . The brethren assembled in the Guildhall , which Was tastefully fitted up as a Masonic lodge . Bro . Sir Chas . Brune
Gravcs-Sawle , Bart ., 30 , P . G . M ., presided , supported by his officers as follows Bros . T . Chirgwin , iS ° , D . P . G . M . ; Major J . J . Ross , P . S . G . W . ; Capt , G . H . B . Reed , P . P . J . G . W ., as P . J . G . W . ; " j . G . Henwood , P . P . S . G . W ., as P . G . M . O . ; IT . P . Vivian , P . S . CO . ; F . ' W . Thomas , P . J . CO . ; Rev . ] . Core , M . A ., P . G . Chap . ; W . J . Johns , P . O . Sec ; W . J . Watts , P . S . CD . ; S . Trchane , P . J . G . D . ; " J . Adams , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . William , P . G . Stwd . ; A . Hunter , P . G . Std . Br . ; and J . Langdon , P . G . Tyler .
There was a large number of brethren present . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , on opening the Prov . Grand Lodge , expressed his regret that his illness and that of his Deputy prevented the meeting from being held in May . He was afraid that the members of the Liskeard Lodge and some other brethren were inconvenienced by the
consequent delay . He could assure them that the incident had been very annoying to himself . He very highly appreciated the warm fraternal feeling which the brethren exhibited towards him , but he sometimes doubted whether they were not occasionally over indulgent to him . He could not but feel that he was getting up in years , and a younger brother mi ght carry out their business better .
Bro . E . Milford-Milford , P . G . Treas ., was notable to attend , being on his holiday , and his report was read by another brother . The report was very satisfactory , there being a balance of over £ 8 in hand , after paying all liabilities . The Worshipful Masters of the lodges or their representatives presented the reports of the lodges , which were all satisfactory , and showed promising progress of the Order in the province .
The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . W . J . J OHNS , reported that a new lodge , Mount Edgcumbe , No . 417 , was consecrated at Camborne on January 8 th in this year by the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and other distinguished brethren . It now numbered 25 members . The other lodges were progressing , and there were at present 360 contributing members in the province .
I he reports were all received and adopted . Bro . E . Milford-Milford was re-elected Prov . Grand Treasurer . The usual five guineas each were awarded to the Mark Benevolent Fund and the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund , and three guineas were voted to the St . Martin ' s Lodge towards the expenses incurred in the
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
holding of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge . The D . P . G . M . proposed that Prov . Grand Lodge should be asked to hold its next annual meeting at Truro . Invitations were also received from Penzance and St . Austell to hold Prov . Grand Lodge under their respective banners next year . The brethren appointed and invested as Prov . Grand Officers were :
Bro . T . Chirgwin , 7 8 ... ... ... Dep . Prov . G . M . ,, E . Venning , 379 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ IT . P . Vivian , 417 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ W . G . Hancock , 379 ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ W . IT . Roberts , 379 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O .
„ G . Williams , 87 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . U . ,, Rev . J . Core , 206 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ E . Milford-Milford , 73 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ W . J . Johns , 7 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ H . W . Hocken , 78 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, R . Rowe , 87 ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D .
„ ShoItoH . Hare ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ J . Stribley ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of W . ,, R . Pcarce Couch , 404 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . W . C Dudley , 175 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C ,, j . P . Lillicrap , 351 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ W . R . Sobcy , 379 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . .. R . White . 4 . 01 ... ... ... Prov . G . Ore .
,, R . IT . Williams , 379 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . ,, G . R . Mockridge , 404 ... ... ... ^ ,, W . J . Adams , 379 ... ... ... } -Prov . G . Stwds . ,. J- W . Gill , 351 J ,, J . Langdon , 78 ... ... ... Prov . G . lylcr . It was pointed out that since 1883 no register of the Mark lodges had been printed . After discussion , it was decided that a report should be
brought up on that question at the next meeting , with any suggestions which might be practicable . In the evening the brethren dined together at Webb's Hotel . The Prov . G . M . presided , and the usual toasts were submitted .
Thomas Dunckerley: His Life, Labours, And Letters.
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY : HIS LIFE , LABOURS , AND LETTERS .
Being the Substance of u Lecture delivered before the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 68 , at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol , May nth , iSni .
BY BRO . F . H . FULFORD , J . D . Worshipful Master , — We are taught in the Volume of the Sacred Law that the hearts of men , eminent either as regards their station in life , their abilities , or wealth , are under the governance of the G . A . O . T . U ., who disposes and turns them as it seems best to His Divine wisdom . It was with this axiom in my mind
that I commenced the study of Bro . Sadler ' s latest and already famous work on Thomas Dunckerley . I have endeavoured so to proceed that , as an E . A ., I might be encouraged in my duty towards God , to my neighbour , and to myself ; as a F ' . C to seek further enlightenment in the paths of virtue and science ; and , as a M . M ., to improve in the most interesting of all human studies , the knowledge of one ' s self . And , having derived both profit and
pleasure from a perusal of this valuable contribution to Masonic literature , I am doubly blessed this evening in being permitted to place in review before you some of its principal features . The work is embellished with a number of plates , the most important being a portrait of Dunckerley , which forms the frontispiece to the volume . It is an excellent reproduction from a portrait painted by Thomas Beach , and engraved by John Jones in 17 S 9 . It is
a later work , by several years , than the portrait in the Masonic Hall at Poole , of which Bro . Sadler has given a graphic and characteristic description . You will probably have remarked that an engraving of this portrait hangs in the Committee Room of our hall . It appears to be an excellent likeness , and is undoubtedly a work of considerable merit . Those curious in such matters will have no difficulty in discovering a striking resemblance between
Dunckerley and his reputed father , whose portrait is given in another part of the book . In the room in which our lodge of instruction meets is another portrait of our truly eminent brother , an engraving by C . West , from a painting by P . Van Dyke , and hanging on the west wall of our lodge room is an oil portrait , apparently the original of the engraving last mentioned . You will readily notice this " gentlemanly looking personage , of a somewhat florid
countenance , cleanly shaven and rather expressive features , with very lig ht brown eyes , which have a humorous twinkle in them , " The book also contains a portrait of H . R . H . Frederick Prince of Wales , Dunckerlcy ' s half brother , assuming the story of his parentage to be correct . This Prince was the first of our Royal Family who was initiated into Freemasonry , and on that account the portrait should be of special interest to the Fraternity of the present day . Among other well executed heraldic illustrations and seals
Bro . Sadler has given us a facsimile of Dunckerley ' s book-plate , a rarity even to collectors . It was ori ginally engraved on copper in what is known as the "Chippendale" style , and Dears upon the lowest central ornament the name of the engraver—Levi , of Portsmouth . The arms are those of King George II ., with the addition of the baton sinister , or badge of illegitimacy . Below is the name " Thomas Dunckerley FitzGeorge , " and the motto Fatu no 11 literito ( By fate , not merit ) , apply ing very aptly when thus placed . His armorial seal bears the same shield , crest , and
motto . Bro . \ V . IT . Rylands , F . S . A ., an expert in these matters , thinks it was engraved at a later period than the book - p late . There is also a Masonic seal or paper-stamp containing variousxmblems of Craft Masonry and two other seals used b y Dunckerley in connection with other grades with which he was identified . The memory of our long
deceased brother is cherished by the members of our Order in this province , and rightly so , as it was through his efforts that the " city and county ol Bristol" was constituted into an independent Masonic province , m 1 786 separate and distinct from the county of Gloucestershire . The wisdom of this step is fully exemplified by the fact of its having so remained down to the present da } -. Even to the younger recruits in our ranks his Masonic
titles alone are sufficient to indicate that he must have been at least a head and shoulders above his fellows " to have received such marks of distinction . "Hampshire was the first province placed under Dunckerley s care , and he was its first Provincial Grand Master , his patent bearing date 2 Sth February , 1767 . " He was Provincial Grand Master of Essex in 177 ° ' and made his first appearance in Grand Lodge in that capacity on the occasion of the dedication of Freemasons' Hall ( London ) by L ° " Petre , then Grand Master , on the 23 rd of May in that year . In I 7