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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of this proving e was held at the Corn Exchange , Petersfield , on Friday , the loth irst ., at two o ' clock p . m . Amongst those pres . nt were K . VV . Bro . VV . vV . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master ; Bros . Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . P . G . S . W .,
acting Uep . G . M . ; J . D . uitt , P . G . S . W . ; A . J . Miller , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . VV . G . Pickering , P . G . Chap . ; li . J . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . Sec ; J . R . Ha ) man , P . G . Reg . ; H . VV . Townsend , P . G . S . D . ; C . W . Jellicoe , P . G . J . D . ; S . Dore , P . G . D . of C . ; J . Laverty , P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . VV . Wilmott , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Dart anil Barclay , P . G . Stewards ; Stopher , P . VI . 76 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . A . A . Headley , P . M . -ion , P . P . G .
Chap . ; Lord John laylour , P . G . S . Vv . New South Wales ; M . ii . Frost , P . P . G . Treas . ; G . Lear , P . M . G-4 , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . J . Guy , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; C . N . Haldine , P . M . 1373 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . P . Arnold , P . M . 1428 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Captain Croisdale , P . M . 1971 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Gamon , VV . M . 76 ; A . H . Jolliffe , P . M . 195 ; H . Liddell , P . M . S 04 , ancl J . Gieve , P . M . 1069 , P . P . G .
Stewards ; Rev . P . G . Pickering , S . W . ; E . Rutland , 35 ; VV . C . Powell , S . W . ; IL Marks , J . W . ; W . Stopher , S . D . ; G . Cox , J . D . ; VVestbrook , Waterman , Lacroix , Burdell , Doswell , and Murray , 71 * 1 ; J . Robertson , VV . M . 130 ; C . E . Locke , VV . M . ; Pring , P . M . ; Molesworth , Mursell , and Denzer , 151 ; B . ] . Marvin , VV . M . ; G . L . Shobbs , J . W . ; H . Durrant , S . D ., and
Pack , P . M . 175 ; Hilman , W . M . 195 ; Ernest Hall , W . M . 257 ; E . Goldsmith , VV . M . ; Rev . A . C . Hervey , J . W . 309 ; J . C . Burbage , J . W . ; VV . Cantelo , S . D ., : ind Lester , tig ; H . Croucher , VV . M . ; J . Brickwood , IP . VI . ; J . " E . Buck , S . W ., and Hewitson , 342 ; J . Patstone , W . M . ; E . O . Longland , S . W . ; " M . Emanuel , P . M . ; Cross , P . M . ; and Jacombe , 359 ;
Rev . VV . L'Argent Bell , Chaplain 394 ; Wn > . M- Outridge , VV . M . ; Bates , and Salter , 4 S 5 ; R . j . Petherick , I . P . M . ; G . M . Burt , P . M ., Treas . ; and F . H . Danvin . Sec . 551 ; J . Jones , VV . M . 670 ; Harvey , P . M . 694 ; A . Dawkins , Sec . 6 gS ; R . Glasspool , VV . M . ; D . Stnckly , P . M . ; and T . Pulley 723 ; G-od , P . M . 734 ; H . Kimbes , I . P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; J . Collings , S . VV . S 04 ; VV . Brunwin ,
W . M . ; F . Powell , I . P . M . ; R . W . Mitchell , P . M . 903 ; J . Woodhouse , VV . M . ; E . Nayler , J . W . ; J . Marrhallsay , j . D ; R . P .. cock , I . G . ; Creedon , P . M . ; L . A . B . Cole , r . M . ; C . Knight , Fowler , Hyde , Pearson , and Wells , 92 S ; G . J- nkins , n . 69 ; VY . H . Parsons , VV . M . 1373 ; C . Travess , W . M . ; W . Miller , D . of C . ; G . Sylvester , Org . ; Stride , P . M . ; and Vicary , 142 S ; Wether , W . VI . ; and
Rosuman , P . M . 1461 ; Rev . Dr . B . King . LL . D ., S . W . I „ 5 ; l * . H . Williams , VV . M . 1776 ; Wm . Berry , I . P . M . ; and Duncan , 17 S 0 ; W . D . Parkhouse , VV . M . ; G . Mason , I P . M . ; J . Westawaj * , Sec ; G . Banning , and W . H . Baker , 1 S 34 ; Ldtim-r , H . Saunders , W . M . ; and R . Loveland Loveland , I . P . M . 1 S 69 ; G . Ward , J . D . ; I " . Dodd , Sec ; G . Harrison , I . G . ; Seally , Greig , and Bellinger , 1 SS 3 : F .
Cooper , S . W . ; J . Bailey , J . VV . 1884 ;! . Page , VV . M . ; Rev . P . H . Good , Chap . 1903 ; H . Martin Green , I . P . M . ; A . Lewis , I . G . 1958 ; Assist . -Commissiary General Cook , W . M . 1971 ; Biggs , and Exell , P . G . Tylers ; Carter , Cauvin , Copu * , Eames , Harrington , Godden , Mansell , Suns , Smith , Sims , Vare , and Vinnicombe , Tylers . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand I odge were
read and c -nhrmed , and the balance-sheet tor the Provincial Grand Lodge was icceived and adopted . It showed receipts from 38 lod / es to the amount of £ 646 1 is . 3 d ., and dts misements , £ 515 14 s . 3 d ., leaving a cash balance of £ Go 17 s . ; fees ot hinour , £ S Ss ., and balance from last year , £ 22 16 s . gd . ; total , £ 31 4 s . gd . ; expenditure , £ 20 12 s . ; leaving a balance of £ 10 125 . gd ., and assets , iSoo .
On the proposition of Bro . DRUITT , P . G . S . W ., seconded by Bro . R LOVKLAND-LOVELAND , P . M ., Bro . R . J . Rastrick was unanimously re-elecioj Prov . Grand Treasurer . Bro . RASTRICK thanked thebrethren for the honour they had again conferred upon him , and assured them he would always endeavour to carry out the wishes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , no matter what office he held .
Bro . Rev . J . N . PALMER , P . M . 69 S , P . P . G . S . W ., had a notice of motion on the agenda paper to move , " That Provincial Grand Lodge do vote the sum of £ 300 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , " which he withdrew , as he was told that the Province was not in a position to do so at present , as last year it had contributed over £ 300 to Masonic Charities and £ 100 as donations to brethren and
the widows of brethren . He pleaded urgently to the brethren to devote individually 5 s . a year to the Charity , and said that the Province of Hampshire did not show up at all well on the list for the before-mentioned Institution , and produced statistics to bear out his words . After his remarks hc was loudly applauded . Bro . 1 . R . HAYMAN , W . M . inqo , P . G . Reg , in proposing
the next notice of motion said it needed very little explanation from him . The brethren were aware that Bro . G . Felton Lancaster and himself associated together and brought out a provincial calendar and he trusted that their work was not unworthy of the name . ( Applause . ) The book was not patronized as they had anticipated and they incurred a loss of £ 6 or £ 7 . Bro . Lancaster and himself
felt confident of the future success of the calendar , and the object of the motion was to ask the Provincial Grand Lodge to pub ish the work under thtir authority . In other prov inces such a book had been brought out and paid well . C irnv / ill fur instance after the first two years paid well and no v I a I a little surnlus . Bro . Hayman concluded by proposing " That the Masonic Calendar for the province be in
future published uider the authority of this Provincial Grand l .-idi / e . and that the loss incurred in connection with the publication of the first number be defrayed out of the Provincial Grand Lodye Funds . " Uro . J ELLIOE , P . G . | . D ., seconded . Bro . HAYMAN said that the proceeds of the Calendar should be devoted to Masonic Charities . Bro . VV . VV . B . I 3 EACH , P . G . M ., said it would be unfair
on their part to let Bros . Hayman and Lancaster be at any expense after the great trouble they had taken . No doubt that in a year or two thev would have a profit . At present the book was not thoroughly kno . vn , and when it was no doubt the funds would be suflicien * to pay for itself . Bro . M . EMANUEL expressed a hope that this would not be a precedent for any other brother who started a speculation . The motion was put and carried , two only voting against it .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
Bro . LE FEUVRE , P . G . Secretary , read a letter from Bro . M . Emanuel , P . M . 359 , to the effect that he had great pleasure in presenting a bible to the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Le Feuvre tben presented it to the Prov . Grand Master , who , alter examining it said he would only be expressing the general feeling of the brethren to Bro . Emanuel lor the very handsome present made . I hey thoroughly appreciated it and it would always be used in Provincial Grand Lodge . He concluded by expressing his hearty and sincere thanks to the donor , who was an old and aident Mason . Bro . EMANUEL said that he desired to give the Prov .
Grand Master his hearty thanks for the manner in which he had spoken of him and also to the breihen for th-dir reciprocation . It afforded him great pleasure to tna' -e the present . In regard to Masonry he had been 26 years a Mason , and out of that time he had been 23 years and never out of oflice in one degree or another , and he hoped he might be spared many years to work for such a noble Craft . The bible is 270 years old and known as a " breeches " edition . It is handsomely bound in morocco and brass edging , and the edges of leaves are gilt . Various sums of monies were then voted to brethren and
widows of brethren in need . Thc Prov . Grand Master then appointed the following as Prov . Giand Officers for thc ensuing year : Bro . VV . Hickman , 130 Prov . D . G . M . „ M . E . Frost , 10 G 9 Prov . G . S . W . ., H . Martin Green , 195 S Prov . G . J . W .
„ Rev . P . G . Pickering , 35 - I Prov . G . Chaps . ,, Rev . A . L'Argent Bell , 394 ... ) „ R . J . Rastrick , 10 G 9 Prov . G . Treas . „ J . E . Le Feuvre , 130 Prov . G . Sec . „ M . Emanuel , 359 Prov . G . Reg . " Hickley ... Prov . G . S . D .
„ G . M . Burke , 551 Prov . G . J . D . „ VV . B . Edgeler Prov . G . S . of XV . „ J . S . Plaice , 17 S 0 Prov . G . D . C . „ H . Croucher , 342 Prov . G . A . D . C . „ J . Woodhouse , 92 S Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ F . Powell , 903 Prov . U . Purst . „ A . J . Firth , 1 SG 9 Prov . G . Org . „ J . Robertson , 130 ... ... *" ) „ " Cheshire > Prov . G . Stwds . „ Rosomond , 1461 J *• £ iggs I Prov . G . Tylers . „ Exell ) J The PROV . GRAND MASTER remarked that the lodge
minute books were not all properly kept . They ought to be a true and faithful record of all the business transacted . In some of the books it did not state that the lodge was closed in the First Degree and opened in the Second , as it may be . It was taken for granted that a brother on being passed or raised that the lodge was opened in the Degree he sought admission . There was also no record showing that sufficient investigation of a brother ' s qualifications had been made before being elected as a joining member . .
The P . G . Secretary , was , after a few remarks , instructed to write to the Secretary of each lodge on the subject . The PROV . GRAND MASTER said that it afforded him great pleasure to be able next year to appoint four Deacons instead of two , as the province had attained to the position of having 40 lodges in it . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry or the Provincial Grand Lodge in particular , it was closed in due form .. About 70 of the brethren a ijourned to the Dolphin Hotel
where they partook of a cold collation . R . VV . Bro . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master , presided , supported on the right by VV . Bro . Lord John Taylour , D . G . S . W . New South Wales ; Bros . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; and Druitt , P . P . G . S . W . On the left of the P . G . M . were Bros . Pickering , P . G . Chap . ; and J . LeFeuvre , P . G . Sec . " The Queen and Craft , " proposed by the PROV . GRAND MASTER , was duly honoured . He said that as Masons they were always proud to drink to the toast of " The M . W . G . M .,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who took such great interest in the prosperity of Fieemasonry . When his presence was required he was always there showing that he took interest in all Masonic ceremonials with grace and ability . He took an active interest in the welfareof the Craft . Although not often heard in Grand Lodge the internal economy of the Order was not lost sight of . ( Applause . ) This was drunk with cheers . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER proposed the toast
of the " 1 he Most Worship ful Pro Grand Master , Earl of Carnarvon , and the R . W . D . G . M ., Earl of Lathom , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " The speaker said that the Earl of Carnarvon took a great interest in Freemasonry . A short ti ne ago he presided over Grand Lodge for about six hours in succession , save a little time he had for refreshment . It was a great tax on a man's physical powers . He also presided over a large and influential province . The Earl of Lathom also
took an interest in the Order as well as the others . Bro . Rev . PALMER , on rising to propose the next toast , was loudl y applauded . He said that the hearty reception on his rising needed very little comment from him . All the brethren knew of the excellencies of Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , P . G . M . In proposing the toast of "The M . W . G . M . " Bro . Beach had remarked that the Grand Master was always ready to go to any Masonic ceremonies , but
that he was not often heard in Grand Lodge . Well , if that was so , Bro . Beach showed a better example than his Royal Highness , for notwithstanding his numerous engagements , Bro . Beach always found time to come amongst his provincial brethren . They owed to him a great deal for the spread of Freemasonry , and he asked lhe brethren to drink heartily and cordially to "The R . VV . Prov . G . M .. Bro . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P . " which they
did . The PROV . GRAND M ASTER , who was heartily received , returned his sincere thanks for the enthusiastic reception of the toast . He said it gave him great pleasure to come amongst them , and if he had contributed to the welfare of the Craft he was proud of it . Latterly , the rules which govern the Craft had had a certain amount of discussion at Grand Lodge . The Province of Hampshire and Isle of
Wight had > ent up a good many brethren to hold out for the provincial rig hts . The Prov . Grand Secretary did good service , and met with the general approbation of Grand Lodge . There was an idea that the provinces were to be lessened in power ; but now that was not so . Their muster at Grand Lodge had shown that the provinces were not so easily to be ignored ; henceforth Provincial Grand Lodges had greater power than before . ( Applause . ) The province was now about to enter a new phase . Next year there
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
would be 40 lodges , which would increase the number of ollicers appointed . There appeared to be some difference of opinion as to the disposing of provincial offices . For the future , no brother , except an old Mason , should have office unless he had served the office of Prov . Grand Steward . There always seemed to be a prejudice against that oflice , and he wished it 10 be understood that for the future no brother , with the exception , as he had said before , of an
old memuer of the Craft , could take olfice unless he had taken the Stewardship . He assured them it was his earnest endeavour to promote the interests of Freemasonry . It was no fault of his if he did not do his best for the Order , and as long as the brethren had confidence in him he would always be proud to do his very best . He concluded by thanking the brethren for their confidence in him and for their kind reception . ( Cheers . )
Bro . LE FEUVRE , Prov . G . Sec , in proposing "The Visitors" referred to the presence of Bro . Lord John Taylour , P . D . S . W . of New South Wales , who had come to reside in the province . Bro . Le Feuvre said that his lordship had devoted valuable time to the Craft , and had likewise done a considerable amount of benefit . His coming in the province would , no doubt , be beneficial to tham and to a lodge he had joined in Ryde . He was a contributor to
more than one of the Masonic Charities , and that afternoon he had placed his several votes at the disposal of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Lord J TAV LOUR said he was proud in being amongst them . He would equally follow the Craft here as he had done in the colonies . Bro . W . VV . B . BEACH , Prov . Grand Master , in proposing the toast of " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro .
W . Hickman , and the Present and Past Wardens and Ollicers of the Province , " referred to the absence , through illhealth , of Bro . Hickman , and expressed a hope that he would soon be restored . In his absence he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . M . E . Frost , whose merits , he said , the brethren well knew . He had served many offices for the interest of many lodges . Bro . Frost thankel the P . G . M . for the honour conferred upon him and the Provincial Utficers . The P . G . lodge , he said
would be so p leased with Bro . Rastrick next vear as to reelect him their Treasurer as they had that day . In Bro . Le Feuvre they had a most indefatigable Secretary , and the Prov . Grand Lodge would suffer materially if they were to have aiy change and lose his services . The other brethren were also new to their offices , and he hoped that the Prov . Grand Vlaster ' s thirty years' service would emulate those who follow in olfice , and if they did that it would give the brethren satisfaction and the lodge in which they
were . "The Lodges of the Province , " " Masonic Charities , " and " Poor and Distressed Masons" concluded the toast list .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of South Wales (Western Division).
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH WALES ( WESTERN DIVISION ) .
CONSECRATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT MILFORD HAVEN . The annual meeting of this- Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday , under the banner of St . David ' s Lodge , No . 3 GG , at the new Masonic Hall , Milford Haven .
Provincial Grand Lodge was opened soon after 12 o ' clock by thc R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Lloyd-Philipps , who was supported by a very fair attendance of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers . After Provincial Grand Lodge had been formally opened , Colonel Philippsexpicssed the pleasure he felt at meeting the brethren of his province on this occasion , a pleasure intensified by the fact that a
part of the day ' s work was to be the consecration of the new Masonic Hall which had been recently erected by a part of the members of No . 3 GC It was most gratifying to recognise the spirit of enterprise that had been the means of raising so noble an edifice . 1 he ceremony of consecration was then formally proceeded with and completed . The business of Provincial Grand Lodge was next taken .
At an early stage of the day the roll of lodges had been called , when it was found all were represented . In the absence of Bro . C . Rice Williams , M . D ., Prov . G . Sec , the minutes of last Provincial Grand Lodge meeting were read by Bro . J . Jenkyn Jones . The Prov . Grand Master explained that at their last meeting the sum of X * 26 5 s . had been voted for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; it
had , however , been pointed out to him that an additional five guineas would secuie an extra vote , and that it was desirable as many votes as possible should be obtained for the province ; he had therefore taken upon himself to authorise the payment by Prov . Grand Treasurer of thc larger amount , viz . 30 guineas , and he now asked thc members to sanction this increased outlay . This was
unanimously agreed to , and with this addition the minutes were confirmed . The Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts showed a balance in favour of Provincial Grand Lodge of £ 20 13 s . iod . The Prov . Grand Treasurer was complimented by the Prov . Grand Master for the zeal he had displayed and thc brethren passed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Jenkyn Jones for his past services .
Bro . Jones acknowledged the compliment paid him , and on being re-elected expressed his willingness to still further exert himself in the work of the province . The Prov . Grand Officers were then invested , as follows : Bro . Edw . Hamer , P . M . 1072 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Geo . W . Ford , P . M . 990 ... Prov . G J . W . ,, Rev . J . Popkin Morgan , Chap . 671 Prov . G . Chap .
„ Kev . Hugh H . Gibbon , S . D . 3 GG Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Jenkyn Jones , P . M . 47 G ... Prov . G . ' 1 reas . „ Win . R . Roberts , W . M . 3 GG ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, C . Rice Williams , P . M . 1072 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ John Evan Jones , W . VI . G 71 ... Prov . G . S . D . „ John Nathan , P . M . 37 S ... Prov . G . J . D . Joseph BayettW . AL 990 ... Prov . G . S . of VV .
,, , „ Ed . Argent Saunders- , W . M . 37 S Prov . G . O . of C . „ Geo . Albert Hutchins , W . M . 47 G Prov . G . A . D . C . „ John Wm . Penny , VV . M . 174 S ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Joseph H . Thomas , Org . 1177 ... Prov . G . Org . „ Samuel Read , S . W . 4 G 4 ... Prov . G . Purst .
Bros . James Williams , I . G . 3 G 6 ; Benj . ] M . Davies , 4 G 4 ; Cha * . VV . A . I Edwards , 990 ; W . O . Hulm , f-Prov . G . Stwds . 174 S ; Win . H . Gibby , 990 ; and A . E . Baldwin , 36 G ... J Bro . John Williams Prov . G . Ty ler .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of this proving e was held at the Corn Exchange , Petersfield , on Friday , the loth irst ., at two o ' clock p . m . Amongst those pres . nt were K . VV . Bro . VV . vV . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master ; Bros . Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . P . G . S . W .,
acting Uep . G . M . ; J . D . uitt , P . G . S . W . ; A . J . Miller , P . G . J . W . ; Rev . VV . G . Pickering , P . G . Chap . ; li . J . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . Sec ; J . R . Ha ) man , P . G . Reg . ; H . VV . Townsend , P . G . S . D . ; C . W . Jellicoe , P . G . J . D . ; S . Dore , P . G . D . of C . ; J . Laverty , P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . VV . Wilmott , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Dart anil Barclay , P . G . Stewards ; Stopher , P . VI . 76 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Rev . A . A . Headley , P . M . -ion , P . P . G .
Chap . ; Lord John laylour , P . G . S . Vv . New South Wales ; M . ii . Frost , P . P . G . Treas . ; G . Lear , P . M . G-4 , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . J . Guy , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; C . N . Haldine , P . M . 1373 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . P . Arnold , P . M . 1428 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Captain Croisdale , P . M . 1971 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Gamon , VV . M . 76 ; A . H . Jolliffe , P . M . 195 ; H . Liddell , P . M . S 04 , ancl J . Gieve , P . M . 1069 , P . P . G .
Stewards ; Rev . P . G . Pickering , S . W . ; E . Rutland , 35 ; VV . C . Powell , S . W . ; IL Marks , J . W . ; W . Stopher , S . D . ; G . Cox , J . D . ; VVestbrook , Waterman , Lacroix , Burdell , Doswell , and Murray , 71 * 1 ; J . Robertson , VV . M . 130 ; C . E . Locke , VV . M . ; Pring , P . M . ; Molesworth , Mursell , and Denzer , 151 ; B . ] . Marvin , VV . M . ; G . L . Shobbs , J . W . ; H . Durrant , S . D ., and
Pack , P . M . 175 ; Hilman , W . M . 195 ; Ernest Hall , W . M . 257 ; E . Goldsmith , VV . M . ; Rev . A . C . Hervey , J . W . 309 ; J . C . Burbage , J . W . ; VV . Cantelo , S . D ., : ind Lester , tig ; H . Croucher , VV . M . ; J . Brickwood , IP . VI . ; J . " E . Buck , S . W ., and Hewitson , 342 ; J . Patstone , W . M . ; E . O . Longland , S . W . ; " M . Emanuel , P . M . ; Cross , P . M . ; and Jacombe , 359 ;
Rev . VV . L'Argent Bell , Chaplain 394 ; Wn > . M- Outridge , VV . M . ; Bates , and Salter , 4 S 5 ; R . j . Petherick , I . P . M . ; G . M . Burt , P . M ., Treas . ; and F . H . Danvin . Sec . 551 ; J . Jones , VV . M . 670 ; Harvey , P . M . 694 ; A . Dawkins , Sec . 6 gS ; R . Glasspool , VV . M . ; D . Stnckly , P . M . ; and T . Pulley 723 ; G-od , P . M . 734 ; H . Kimbes , I . P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; J . Collings , S . VV . S 04 ; VV . Brunwin ,
W . M . ; F . Powell , I . P . M . ; R . W . Mitchell , P . M . 903 ; J . Woodhouse , VV . M . ; E . Nayler , J . W . ; J . Marrhallsay , j . D ; R . P .. cock , I . G . ; Creedon , P . M . ; L . A . B . Cole , r . M . ; C . Knight , Fowler , Hyde , Pearson , and Wells , 92 S ; G . J- nkins , n . 69 ; VY . H . Parsons , VV . M . 1373 ; C . Travess , W . M . ; W . Miller , D . of C . ; G . Sylvester , Org . ; Stride , P . M . ; and Vicary , 142 S ; Wether , W . VI . ; and
Rosuman , P . M . 1461 ; Rev . Dr . B . King . LL . D ., S . W . I „ 5 ; l * . H . Williams , VV . M . 1776 ; Wm . Berry , I . P . M . ; and Duncan , 17 S 0 ; W . D . Parkhouse , VV . M . ; G . Mason , I P . M . ; J . Westawaj * , Sec ; G . Banning , and W . H . Baker , 1 S 34 ; Ldtim-r , H . Saunders , W . M . ; and R . Loveland Loveland , I . P . M . 1 S 69 ; G . Ward , J . D . ; I " . Dodd , Sec ; G . Harrison , I . G . ; Seally , Greig , and Bellinger , 1 SS 3 : F .
Cooper , S . W . ; J . Bailey , J . VV . 1884 ;! . Page , VV . M . ; Rev . P . H . Good , Chap . 1903 ; H . Martin Green , I . P . M . ; A . Lewis , I . G . 1958 ; Assist . -Commissiary General Cook , W . M . 1971 ; Biggs , and Exell , P . G . Tylers ; Carter , Cauvin , Copu * , Eames , Harrington , Godden , Mansell , Suns , Smith , Sims , Vare , and Vinnicombe , Tylers . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand I odge were
read and c -nhrmed , and the balance-sheet tor the Provincial Grand Lodge was icceived and adopted . It showed receipts from 38 lod / es to the amount of £ 646 1 is . 3 d ., and dts misements , £ 515 14 s . 3 d ., leaving a cash balance of £ Go 17 s . ; fees ot hinour , £ S Ss ., and balance from last year , £ 22 16 s . gd . ; total , £ 31 4 s . gd . ; expenditure , £ 20 12 s . ; leaving a balance of £ 10 125 . gd ., and assets , iSoo .
On the proposition of Bro . DRUITT , P . G . S . W ., seconded by Bro . R LOVKLAND-LOVELAND , P . M ., Bro . R . J . Rastrick was unanimously re-elecioj Prov . Grand Treasurer . Bro . RASTRICK thanked thebrethren for the honour they had again conferred upon him , and assured them he would always endeavour to carry out the wishes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , no matter what office he held .
Bro . Rev . J . N . PALMER , P . M . 69 S , P . P . G . S . W ., had a notice of motion on the agenda paper to move , " That Provincial Grand Lodge do vote the sum of £ 300 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , " which he withdrew , as he was told that the Province was not in a position to do so at present , as last year it had contributed over £ 300 to Masonic Charities and £ 100 as donations to brethren and
the widows of brethren . He pleaded urgently to the brethren to devote individually 5 s . a year to the Charity , and said that the Province of Hampshire did not show up at all well on the list for the before-mentioned Institution , and produced statistics to bear out his words . After his remarks hc was loudly applauded . Bro . 1 . R . HAYMAN , W . M . inqo , P . G . Reg , in proposing
the next notice of motion said it needed very little explanation from him . The brethren were aware that Bro . G . Felton Lancaster and himself associated together and brought out a provincial calendar and he trusted that their work was not unworthy of the name . ( Applause . ) The book was not patronized as they had anticipated and they incurred a loss of £ 6 or £ 7 . Bro . Lancaster and himself
felt confident of the future success of the calendar , and the object of the motion was to ask the Provincial Grand Lodge to pub ish the work under thtir authority . In other prov inces such a book had been brought out and paid well . C irnv / ill fur instance after the first two years paid well and no v I a I a little surnlus . Bro . Hayman concluded by proposing " That the Masonic Calendar for the province be in
future published uider the authority of this Provincial Grand l .-idi / e . and that the loss incurred in connection with the publication of the first number be defrayed out of the Provincial Grand Lodye Funds . " Uro . J ELLIOE , P . G . | . D ., seconded . Bro . HAYMAN said that the proceeds of the Calendar should be devoted to Masonic Charities . Bro . VV . VV . B . I 3 EACH , P . G . M ., said it would be unfair
on their part to let Bros . Hayman and Lancaster be at any expense after the great trouble they had taken . No doubt that in a year or two thev would have a profit . At present the book was not thoroughly kno . vn , and when it was no doubt the funds would be suflicien * to pay for itself . Bro . M . EMANUEL expressed a hope that this would not be a precedent for any other brother who started a speculation . The motion was put and carried , two only voting against it .
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Bro . LE FEUVRE , P . G . Secretary , read a letter from Bro . M . Emanuel , P . M . 359 , to the effect that he had great pleasure in presenting a bible to the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Le Feuvre tben presented it to the Prov . Grand Master , who , alter examining it said he would only be expressing the general feeling of the brethren to Bro . Emanuel lor the very handsome present made . I hey thoroughly appreciated it and it would always be used in Provincial Grand Lodge . He concluded by expressing his hearty and sincere thanks to the donor , who was an old and aident Mason . Bro . EMANUEL said that he desired to give the Prov .
Grand Master his hearty thanks for the manner in which he had spoken of him and also to the breihen for th-dir reciprocation . It afforded him great pleasure to tna' -e the present . In regard to Masonry he had been 26 years a Mason , and out of that time he had been 23 years and never out of oflice in one degree or another , and he hoped he might be spared many years to work for such a noble Craft . The bible is 270 years old and known as a " breeches " edition . It is handsomely bound in morocco and brass edging , and the edges of leaves are gilt . Various sums of monies were then voted to brethren and
widows of brethren in need . Thc Prov . Grand Master then appointed the following as Prov . Giand Officers for thc ensuing year : Bro . VV . Hickman , 130 Prov . D . G . M . „ M . E . Frost , 10 G 9 Prov . G . S . W . ., H . Martin Green , 195 S Prov . G . J . W .
„ Rev . P . G . Pickering , 35 - I Prov . G . Chaps . ,, Rev . A . L'Argent Bell , 394 ... ) „ R . J . Rastrick , 10 G 9 Prov . G . Treas . „ J . E . Le Feuvre , 130 Prov . G . Sec . „ M . Emanuel , 359 Prov . G . Reg . " Hickley ... Prov . G . S . D .
„ G . M . Burke , 551 Prov . G . J . D . „ VV . B . Edgeler Prov . G . S . of XV . „ J . S . Plaice , 17 S 0 Prov . G . D . C . „ H . Croucher , 342 Prov . G . A . D . C . „ J . Woodhouse , 92 S Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ F . Powell , 903 Prov . U . Purst . „ A . J . Firth , 1 SG 9 Prov . G . Org . „ J . Robertson , 130 ... ... *" ) „ " Cheshire > Prov . G . Stwds . „ Rosomond , 1461 J *• £ iggs I Prov . G . Tylers . „ Exell ) J The PROV . GRAND MASTER remarked that the lodge
minute books were not all properly kept . They ought to be a true and faithful record of all the business transacted . In some of the books it did not state that the lodge was closed in the First Degree and opened in the Second , as it may be . It was taken for granted that a brother on being passed or raised that the lodge was opened in the Degree he sought admission . There was also no record showing that sufficient investigation of a brother ' s qualifications had been made before being elected as a joining member . .
The P . G . Secretary , was , after a few remarks , instructed to write to the Secretary of each lodge on the subject . The PROV . GRAND MASTER said that it afforded him great pleasure to be able next year to appoint four Deacons instead of two , as the province had attained to the position of having 40 lodges in it . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry or the Provincial Grand Lodge in particular , it was closed in due form .. About 70 of the brethren a ijourned to the Dolphin Hotel
where they partook of a cold collation . R . VV . Bro . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master , presided , supported on the right by VV . Bro . Lord John Taylour , D . G . S . W . New South Wales ; Bros . Rastrick , P . G . Treas . ; and Druitt , P . P . G . S . W . On the left of the P . G . M . were Bros . Pickering , P . G . Chap . ; and J . LeFeuvre , P . G . Sec . " The Queen and Craft , " proposed by the PROV . GRAND MASTER , was duly honoured . He said that as Masons they were always proud to drink to the toast of " The M . W . G . M .,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " who took such great interest in the prosperity of Fieemasonry . When his presence was required he was always there showing that he took interest in all Masonic ceremonials with grace and ability . He took an active interest in the welfareof the Craft . Although not often heard in Grand Lodge the internal economy of the Order was not lost sight of . ( Applause . ) This was drunk with cheers . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER proposed the toast
of the " 1 he Most Worship ful Pro Grand Master , Earl of Carnarvon , and the R . W . D . G . M ., Earl of Lathom , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " The speaker said that the Earl of Carnarvon took a great interest in Freemasonry . A short ti ne ago he presided over Grand Lodge for about six hours in succession , save a little time he had for refreshment . It was a great tax on a man's physical powers . He also presided over a large and influential province . The Earl of Lathom also
took an interest in the Order as well as the others . Bro . Rev . PALMER , on rising to propose the next toast , was loudl y applauded . He said that the hearty reception on his rising needed very little comment from him . All the brethren knew of the excellencies of Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , P . G . M . In proposing the toast of "The M . W . G . M . " Bro . Beach had remarked that the Grand Master was always ready to go to any Masonic ceremonies , but
that he was not often heard in Grand Lodge . Well , if that was so , Bro . Beach showed a better example than his Royal Highness , for notwithstanding his numerous engagements , Bro . Beach always found time to come amongst his provincial brethren . They owed to him a great deal for the spread of Freemasonry , and he asked lhe brethren to drink heartily and cordially to "The R . VV . Prov . G . M .. Bro . VV . W . B . Beach , M . P . " which they
did . The PROV . GRAND M ASTER , who was heartily received , returned his sincere thanks for the enthusiastic reception of the toast . He said it gave him great pleasure to come amongst them , and if he had contributed to the welfare of the Craft he was proud of it . Latterly , the rules which govern the Craft had had a certain amount of discussion at Grand Lodge . The Province of Hampshire and Isle of
Wight had > ent up a good many brethren to hold out for the provincial rig hts . The Prov . Grand Secretary did good service , and met with the general approbation of Grand Lodge . There was an idea that the provinces were to be lessened in power ; but now that was not so . Their muster at Grand Lodge had shown that the provinces were not so easily to be ignored ; henceforth Provincial Grand Lodges had greater power than before . ( Applause . ) The province was now about to enter a new phase . Next year there
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would be 40 lodges , which would increase the number of ollicers appointed . There appeared to be some difference of opinion as to the disposing of provincial offices . For the future , no brother , except an old Mason , should have office unless he had served the office of Prov . Grand Steward . There always seemed to be a prejudice against that oflice , and he wished it 10 be understood that for the future no brother , with the exception , as he had said before , of an
old memuer of the Craft , could take olfice unless he had taken the Stewardship . He assured them it was his earnest endeavour to promote the interests of Freemasonry . It was no fault of his if he did not do his best for the Order , and as long as the brethren had confidence in him he would always be proud to do his very best . He concluded by thanking the brethren for their confidence in him and for their kind reception . ( Cheers . )
Bro . LE FEUVRE , Prov . G . Sec , in proposing "The Visitors" referred to the presence of Bro . Lord John Taylour , P . D . S . W . of New South Wales , who had come to reside in the province . Bro . Le Feuvre said that his lordship had devoted valuable time to the Craft , and had likewise done a considerable amount of benefit . His coming in the province would , no doubt , be beneficial to tham and to a lodge he had joined in Ryde . He was a contributor to
more than one of the Masonic Charities , and that afternoon he had placed his several votes at the disposal of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Lord J TAV LOUR said he was proud in being amongst them . He would equally follow the Craft here as he had done in the colonies . Bro . W . VV . B . BEACH , Prov . Grand Master , in proposing the toast of " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro .
W . Hickman , and the Present and Past Wardens and Ollicers of the Province , " referred to the absence , through illhealth , of Bro . Hickman , and expressed a hope that he would soon be restored . In his absence he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . M . E . Frost , whose merits , he said , the brethren well knew . He had served many offices for the interest of many lodges . Bro . Frost thankel the P . G . M . for the honour conferred upon him and the Provincial Utficers . The P . G . lodge , he said
would be so p leased with Bro . Rastrick next vear as to reelect him their Treasurer as they had that day . In Bro . Le Feuvre they had a most indefatigable Secretary , and the Prov . Grand Lodge would suffer materially if they were to have aiy change and lose his services . The other brethren were also new to their offices , and he hoped that the Prov . Grand Vlaster ' s thirty years' service would emulate those who follow in olfice , and if they did that it would give the brethren satisfaction and the lodge in which they
were . "The Lodges of the Province , " " Masonic Charities , " and " Poor and Distressed Masons" concluded the toast list .
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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH WALES ( WESTERN DIVISION ) .
CONSECRATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT MILFORD HAVEN . The annual meeting of this- Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday , under the banner of St . David ' s Lodge , No . 3 GG , at the new Masonic Hall , Milford Haven .
Provincial Grand Lodge was opened soon after 12 o ' clock by thc R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Lloyd-Philipps , who was supported by a very fair attendance of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers . After Provincial Grand Lodge had been formally opened , Colonel Philippsexpicssed the pleasure he felt at meeting the brethren of his province on this occasion , a pleasure intensified by the fact that a
part of the day ' s work was to be the consecration of the new Masonic Hall which had been recently erected by a part of the members of No . 3 GC It was most gratifying to recognise the spirit of enterprise that had been the means of raising so noble an edifice . 1 he ceremony of consecration was then formally proceeded with and completed . The business of Provincial Grand Lodge was next taken .
At an early stage of the day the roll of lodges had been called , when it was found all were represented . In the absence of Bro . C . Rice Williams , M . D ., Prov . G . Sec , the minutes of last Provincial Grand Lodge meeting were read by Bro . J . Jenkyn Jones . The Prov . Grand Master explained that at their last meeting the sum of X * 26 5 s . had been voted for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; it
had , however , been pointed out to him that an additional five guineas would secuie an extra vote , and that it was desirable as many votes as possible should be obtained for the province ; he had therefore taken upon himself to authorise the payment by Prov . Grand Treasurer of thc larger amount , viz . 30 guineas , and he now asked thc members to sanction this increased outlay . This was
unanimously agreed to , and with this addition the minutes were confirmed . The Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts showed a balance in favour of Provincial Grand Lodge of £ 20 13 s . iod . The Prov . Grand Treasurer was complimented by the Prov . Grand Master for the zeal he had displayed and thc brethren passed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Jenkyn Jones for his past services .
Bro . Jones acknowledged the compliment paid him , and on being re-elected expressed his willingness to still further exert himself in the work of the province . The Prov . Grand Officers were then invested , as follows : Bro . Edw . Hamer , P . M . 1072 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Geo . W . Ford , P . M . 990 ... Prov . G J . W . ,, Rev . J . Popkin Morgan , Chap . 671 Prov . G . Chap .
„ Kev . Hugh H . Gibbon , S . D . 3 GG Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Jenkyn Jones , P . M . 47 G ... Prov . G . ' 1 reas . „ Win . R . Roberts , W . M . 3 GG ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, C . Rice Williams , P . M . 1072 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ John Evan Jones , W . VI . G 71 ... Prov . G . S . D . „ John Nathan , P . M . 37 S ... Prov . G . J . D . Joseph BayettW . AL 990 ... Prov . G . S . of VV .
,, , „ Ed . Argent Saunders- , W . M . 37 S Prov . G . O . of C . „ Geo . Albert Hutchins , W . M . 47 G Prov . G . A . D . C . „ John Wm . Penny , VV . M . 174 S ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Joseph H . Thomas , Org . 1177 ... Prov . G . Org . „ Samuel Read , S . W . 4 G 4 ... Prov . G . Purst .
Bros . James Williams , I . G . 3 G 6 ; Benj . ] M . Davies , 4 G 4 ; Cha * . VV . A . I Edwards , 990 ; W . O . Hulm , f-Prov . G . Stwds . 174 S ; Win . H . Gibby , 990 ; and A . E . Baldwin , 36 G ... J Bro . John Williams Prov . G . Ty ler .