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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Derbyshire.
Deputy Prov . Grand Master next thanked the brethren for the manner in which the question of arrears had been dealt with , and concluded b y hoping that they would all enjoy a prosperous New Year , full of happiness and joy imd Masonic harmony . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master afterwards moved a vote of sympathy with Bro . G . T . Wright , P . P . S . G . W ., in his affliction ,
and thanking him for his past services in the cause of Charity . He said they would all be grieved to hear that Bro . Wright himself felt the sands of his life were fast running- out . Any one who had known Bro . Wright ' s services in the cause of Charity would feel that they had been of a splendid character , and deserved the heartiest recognition in their power . The resolution would , he was sure , have the heartfelt appreciation of them all .
Bro . PERCY WALLIS seconded the resolution , which was supported by Bro . W . NAYLOR , and carried . Bro . W . J . PIPER , P . M ., moved a resolution of sympathy with the P . G . M ., the Marquis of Hartington , in the domestic troubles which had overtaken him , and expressing the hope that his venerable and distinguished father might be restored to health .
Bro . IHOMAS ROE , P . P . G . Treas ., seconded the resolution , vvhich was supported * by the D . P . G . M ., and carried with acclamation . Incidentally , Bro . TERRY' drew attention to the approaching Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and bespoke the cordial co-operation of the Derbyshire Province , especially as it would
appear this particular Institution in question had previously received comparatively little support from this locality . He pointed out that the means at the disposal of the Governors were quite inadequate to meet the many claims addressed to them , and it was hoped that the special effort to be made next year would tend to permanently increase its usefulness .
Bro . NAYLOR , P . G . Secretary , announced his intention of representing the Prov . Grand Lodge on the occasion , and expressed the hope that every lodge in the province would send a Steward . Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
PRESENTATION TO THE PROV . GRAND MASTER .
A special meeting of the above Prov . Grand Lodge was held at the Esplanade Hotel , Portsmouth , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., the special object of the gathering being ; the presentation tothe Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., of a portrait of himself , subscribed for by lodges and individual brethren , as a mark of esteem and regard for him on his
completing 21 years' rule over the province . The attendance generally was the largest ever remembered in this district at a Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , and would have been still larger but that the gale kept back , with a few exceptions , all the brethren who otherwise would have attended from the Isle of Wight .
The Prov . G . M . presided , and the roll of attendance vvas signed by Arthur , Duke of Connaught , P . G . M . Eng ., and Prov . G . Master of Sussex ; Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , P . G . Master of Surrey , and the following-Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers : — Bros . J . E Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M .: R . Loveland Loveland , P . G . D . ; Edgar Goble , P . G . S . B . England and Prov . Grand Sec . ; T . 0 . Williams , P . P . S . G . W . ; Sir W . D .
King , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Col . Cavaye , Grand Lodge of Scotland ; Capt . C . R . Burn , Himalayan Brotherhood ; G . L . Stobhs , PM . 175 , P . S . G . D . ; T . Batchelor , P . M . 206 S , P . P . G . O . ; E . S . Main , P . M . 1776 , P . P . G . W . ; W . * -runsell , P . M . 342 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . T . Fitzhardinge Morton , P . M . 257 , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Barnes , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Birch , P . M . 2074 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Bond , P . M . 4 S 7 , P . P . G . S . B . ; K . W . Downing * , P . M . 903 , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; T . P . Palsgrave , P M . 487 , P . P . G . D . C .
T . Mason , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . D . ; H . Croucher , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; S . R . Ellis , P . M . 342 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . A . Hill , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Laverty , P . M . 1421 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; T . Stretton , P . M . 3153 , P . A . G . P . ; Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . M . 6 ) 8 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Chap . England ; J . Woodhouse , P . M . 92 S , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Lavington , P . M . 1272 , P . P . G D . C Wiltshire ; H . P . Holley , P . M . 487 , P . A . G . D . C ; Rev . J . G . Witton , W . M . 1373 , P . P . G . Chaplain ; H . Lashmore , P . M . 394 ,
P . P . S . G . D . ; J . W . Willmott , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Miller , P . M . 142 S , P . D . G . D . C ; S . Clarke , P . M . 130 , P . G . D . C ; J . R . P . Sharp , P . M . n 12 , P . G . S . of Wks . ; Rev . J . G . Norton , P . M . 1112 , P . G . Chap . ; H . Cawte , P . M . 309 , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Brown , P . M . 1461 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Webber , P . M . 132 , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Pearman , 4 S 7 , P . G . Org . ; H . T . Deacon , P . M . 216 9 P . G . Stwd . ; I . Collings , P . M . S 04 , P . P . G . P . ; C T . Miles , P . M . 2158 , P . P . G . S . of Wks .: E . W .
Rebbeck , P . M . 195 , P . P . S . G . W . ; C W . Wyatt , P . M . 215 S , P . G . Stwd . ; S . Dacombe , P . M . 394 , P . G . Stwd . ; F . Francis , P . M . 804 ; F . H . Woodrow , P . M . 2074 , P . G . P . ; | . Wallingford , P . M . 903 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Heathcote , P . M . 17 S 0 , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Taylor , P . M . 1331 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . W . Townsend , P . M . 1903 , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Beuttell , P . M . 342 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Marks , P . M . 7 6 , P . P , I . G . D . ; T . Caparn , P . M . 92 S , P . S . G . D . ; H . Cooke , P . M . 309 , P . G . Stwd . ; W . Cockburn , P . M . 1331 , P . G . S . B . ; and VV . F . Burrell , P . M . 1705 , P . P . G . Reg .
Ihe following lodges answered to the roll : Medina , Qrxonomy , Royal Gloucester , Unity , Albany , Hengist , Phcenix , Harmony , Royal Sussex , Peace and Harmony , Southampton , Portsmouth , Ryde , Twelve Brothers , Gosport , Friendship , United Brothers , Shirley , Aldershot Camp , St . Hubert ,
United Service , Clausentum , Prince of Wales , Landport , Albert Edward , Duke of Connaught , Sandown , William of Wykeham , Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar , Hundred of Bosmere , Aldershot Army and Navy , Shalden , Portsmouth Temperance , St . Clair , Hope , Boscombe , and Osborne .
Letters of apology for non-attendance were announced from Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Sir W . Marriott , Q . C , M . P ., Lord Amherst—which referred to the presentation of a well-deserved compliment to his old friend the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire—Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart . ; Montague Guest , P . G . M . of Dorset ; and Colonel Egerton , Equerry to the Duke of Connaught .
When the Provincial Grand Lodge had been opened , Bro . S . CLARKE , P . AL 130 , addressing the Provincial Grand Master , announced that H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was in attendance , and formally asked if it was his pleasure to receive him . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER assented , and directed a deputation
to retire and conduct the Duke to the lodge . The deputation included Bros , the Rev . J . G . Norton , P . G . Chap . ; Ramsay , 785 , P . G . Reg . ; G . L . Stobbs , 175 , and T . Caparn , 928 , P . G . D . ' s ; J . R . P . Sharp , 1112 , P . G . S . of W . ; Brickvvood , P . P . J . G . D . ( Chairman of P ' . G . L . Reception Committee ); S . Clarke , 130 , P . G . D . C ; W . Miller , P . D . G . D . C ; and H . P . Holley ,
P . A . G . D . C . The Duke having ascended the dais , the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . GOBLE , read the resolution passed at a meeting of the P . G . L . Committee held at Bishopstoke , to make a presentation to the Prov . Grand Master in recognition of his having held that office for 21 years , Bro . LE FEUVRE , D . P . G . M ., said it vvas with feelings of very great satis-
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faction that he rose to perform his part in the ceremony of that day , which was designed as a recognition by the brethren of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight of the invaluable services rendered to Freemasonry by the Provincial Grand Master , and to testify also the loyal devotion to him of upwards of 3500 brethren . It was impossible to over-estimate the esteem and regard entertained for Bro . Beach , and it was most gratifying indeed to see them assembled that day to offer to him some tangible proof of the
esteem ancl regard they had for him . The Provincial Grand Master was endeared to them not only by his Masonic virtues , but as a friend , a neighbour , a public man , and as a member of Parliament who for 35 years had never ceased to preserve the confidence of those whom he represented . Their Provincial Grand Master was initiated in that very distinguished lodge known as the Apollo University Lodge in 1848 , and served as W . M . of that lodge in 1852 , and again in 1854 ; and two years afterwards he had the pleasure of receiving * from the brethren of Oxfordshire a handsome testimonial
testifying their appreciation of his Masonic services . He succeeded their late and revered friend and brother Lord Carnarvon , in 185 S , as Senior Grand Warden of the province , and in 1869 he was installed by his lordship as Provincial Grand Master of the United Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , which up to then had been separate provinces , embracing 24 lodges . Now there were 47 lodges , and the chapters , which in 1 S 69 were
11 , had increased to 23 . Ihe Masons in 1869 numbered 950 , but were now 3500 . He would not say the mere accession of numbers was of itself a satisfactory point in regard to Freemasonry , but he believed the brethren of the province were all animated with the spirit to do what they were taug * ht by the Craft to do . Lord Carnarvon , when he installed Bro . Beach as Prov . Grand Master in 1869 , spoke of him as a brother " who would devote his
time , energy , and best thoughts and attention to the office without stint , and without fear of trouble to himself . More than this , he held there was no man in England more trul y devoted to the best interest of the Craft , more familiar with its working , and more fitted in every way to be its exponent . " He would ask the brethren of the province whether they were not of opinion that Lord Carnarvon in 1869 predicted truly what would be the result of
the beneficent rule of their Provincial Grand Master ? They were proud of being governed by a chief who did honour to Freemasonry , and who so well knew what Freemasonry was . Their Provincial Grand Master needed no assurance from them of their esteem and affection for him , but still they were anxious to show some tangible proof of their esteem , and to present him with a testimonial of regard after the 21 years he had ruled over them .
Ihe D . P . G . M . then said a few kindly words to the P . G . M ., and expressed his sense of the honour done the Prov . Grand Lodge by the Dukeof Connaught , who had accepted the invitation to attend and present a portrait vvhich , when it was presently disclosed , he was sure they would say was worthy of the subject and of the artist who painted it . Accompanying the portrait was an album containing a list of the lodges and chapters and the names of
the brethren who had subscribed . He had now the greatest pleasure in asking his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught to make the presentation . The Duke of CONNAUGHT , who was heartily cheered oh rising , said : Most VVorshipful Sir , —The very great honour is conferred upon me to-day to present you , sir , in the chair , before this large and influential body of Masons representing this county and district , with a mark of their
appreciation and their esteem and regard for you as their chief , and with tho good will of all the Masons here present . I feel great regret that I am only an honorary member of the Province of Hampshire , but I hope you will believe me none the less when I say that , with " the Masons of Hampshire , I am proud of this occasion . It is not often the brethren meet on an occasion like that on which we are assembled to-day . I congratulate you , sir , most
heartily on the excellent 21 years you have served in your Masonic administration of this province , and I congratulate you even more on the affection and esteem which you have gained from all who serve under you . I have listened with the deepest interest to the words that have fallen from your Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and I can only say that I am sure he was only echoing the feelings of all brethren of this
province . You , sir , have been a shining light in Freemasonry for many years . Ever since you were . initiated in 1848 up to this time you have never ceased to labour for the good and honour of the Craft , and it well becomes you that on this occasion the brethren of this province should wish lo mark in an especial degree their appreciation of what you have done for this province in general , and for Freemasonry in particular . As a Mason of only
20 years standing , I am able myself to say how much I have on many occasions appreciated your presence and support , and I assure you , if I may be allowed to speak now in the name of the Grand Lodge of England , that I am certain no Mason in Grand Lodge and no Grand Officer is more respected than you are yourself . In the name of the Masons of the province , I have now the pleasure of presenting to you this album , and also this excellent portrait of yourself .
The portrait , which is a half-figure , seated , is the work of Bro . Ouless , R . A ., and is pronounced by the members of Bro . Beach ' s family to be an excellent likeness .
The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , who was heartily applauded on rising , addressing the assembly as " Your Royal Highness , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and brethren , " said he hardly knew how to express to them his most sincere thanks for the kindness they had shown him . He could only thank most heartily his Royal Highness for the honour he had done them in attending that day , and for the graceful and flattering terms in
which he had referred to himself . Words of encomium from him were no empty form , and he highly appreciated the terms he had used . He also thanked the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the manner in which he had spoken of his services , and he did feel that one whom he had known so long and who had had some experience of his Masonic regard for him , was able to speak of the services he had been able in some small degree to render
to the Craft . He could only entreat them to receive his most sincere thanks in the first place for the kindness which prompted the presentation of the portrait , and , next , for the liberality which had enabled the work to be carried out . It had indeed been a pleasing association with Freemasonry to feel that those with whom he had been connected , and over whom he had the honour to rule , had appreciated his services , in this way , showing that in his endeavours he had not entirely failed . The statement of the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master had carried his recollection back to a far gone period . His early days were connected with Oxford and Oxfordshire , where he served his apprenticeship to Freemasonry , and there he learned the Masonic duties he vvas afterwards able to perform in other places . He should never forget his associations with that city , and transferred as he had been to Hampshire , it had been to him a great pleasure always to be received kindly by the brethren . His had been an easy rule , because he had always met with the most ready acquiescence in decisions upon questions brought before
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Derbyshire.
Deputy Prov . Grand Master next thanked the brethren for the manner in which the question of arrears had been dealt with , and concluded b y hoping that they would all enjoy a prosperous New Year , full of happiness and joy imd Masonic harmony . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master afterwards moved a vote of sympathy with Bro . G . T . Wright , P . P . S . G . W ., in his affliction ,
and thanking him for his past services in the cause of Charity . He said they would all be grieved to hear that Bro . Wright himself felt the sands of his life were fast running- out . Any one who had known Bro . Wright ' s services in the cause of Charity would feel that they had been of a splendid character , and deserved the heartiest recognition in their power . The resolution would , he was sure , have the heartfelt appreciation of them all .
Bro . PERCY WALLIS seconded the resolution , which was supported by Bro . W . NAYLOR , and carried . Bro . W . J . PIPER , P . M ., moved a resolution of sympathy with the P . G . M ., the Marquis of Hartington , in the domestic troubles which had overtaken him , and expressing the hope that his venerable and distinguished father might be restored to health .
Bro . IHOMAS ROE , P . P . G . Treas ., seconded the resolution , vvhich was supported * by the D . P . G . M ., and carried with acclamation . Incidentally , Bro . TERRY' drew attention to the approaching Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and bespoke the cordial co-operation of the Derbyshire Province , especially as it would
appear this particular Institution in question had previously received comparatively little support from this locality . He pointed out that the means at the disposal of the Governors were quite inadequate to meet the many claims addressed to them , and it was hoped that the special effort to be made next year would tend to permanently increase its usefulness .
Bro . NAYLOR , P . G . Secretary , announced his intention of representing the Prov . Grand Lodge on the occasion , and expressed the hope that every lodge in the province would send a Steward . Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
PRESENTATION TO THE PROV . GRAND MASTER .
A special meeting of the above Prov . Grand Lodge was held at the Esplanade Hotel , Portsmouth , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., the special object of the gathering being ; the presentation tothe Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., of a portrait of himself , subscribed for by lodges and individual brethren , as a mark of esteem and regard for him on his
completing 21 years' rule over the province . The attendance generally was the largest ever remembered in this district at a Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , and would have been still larger but that the gale kept back , with a few exceptions , all the brethren who otherwise would have attended from the Isle of Wight .
The Prov . G . M . presided , and the roll of attendance vvas signed by Arthur , Duke of Connaught , P . G . M . Eng ., and Prov . G . Master of Sussex ; Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , P . G . Master of Surrey , and the following-Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers : — Bros . J . E Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M .: R . Loveland Loveland , P . G . D . ; Edgar Goble , P . G . S . B . England and Prov . Grand Sec . ; T . 0 . Williams , P . P . S . G . W . ; Sir W . D .
King , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Col . Cavaye , Grand Lodge of Scotland ; Capt . C . R . Burn , Himalayan Brotherhood ; G . L . Stobhs , PM . 175 , P . S . G . D . ; T . Batchelor , P . M . 206 S , P . P . G . O . ; E . S . Main , P . M . 1776 , P . P . G . W . ; W . * -runsell , P . M . 342 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . T . Fitzhardinge Morton , P . M . 257 , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Barnes , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; C . Birch , P . M . 2074 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Bond , P . M . 4 S 7 , P . P . G . S . B . ; K . W . Downing * , P . M . 903 , P . P . D . G . D . C . ; T . P . Palsgrave , P M . 487 , P . P . G . D . C .
T . Mason , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . D . ; H . Croucher , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; S . R . Ellis , P . M . 342 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . A . Hill , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Laverty , P . M . 1421 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; T . Stretton , P . M . 3153 , P . A . G . P . ; Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . M . 6 ) 8 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Chap . England ; J . Woodhouse , P . M . 92 S , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Lavington , P . M . 1272 , P . P . G D . C Wiltshire ; H . P . Holley , P . M . 487 , P . A . G . D . C ; Rev . J . G . Witton , W . M . 1373 , P . P . G . Chaplain ; H . Lashmore , P . M . 394 ,
P . P . S . G . D . ; J . W . Willmott , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Miller , P . M . 142 S , P . D . G . D . C ; S . Clarke , P . M . 130 , P . G . D . C ; J . R . P . Sharp , P . M . n 12 , P . G . S . of Wks . ; Rev . J . G . Norton , P . M . 1112 , P . G . Chap . ; H . Cawte , P . M . 309 , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . J . Brown , P . M . 1461 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Webber , P . M . 132 , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Pearman , 4 S 7 , P . G . Org . ; H . T . Deacon , P . M . 216 9 P . G . Stwd . ; I . Collings , P . M . S 04 , P . P . G . P . ; C T . Miles , P . M . 2158 , P . P . G . S . of Wks .: E . W .
Rebbeck , P . M . 195 , P . P . S . G . W . ; C W . Wyatt , P . M . 215 S , P . G . Stwd . ; S . Dacombe , P . M . 394 , P . G . Stwd . ; F . Francis , P . M . 804 ; F . H . Woodrow , P . M . 2074 , P . G . P . ; | . Wallingford , P . M . 903 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Heathcote , P . M . 17 S 0 , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Taylor , P . M . 1331 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . W . Townsend , P . M . 1903 , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Beuttell , P . M . 342 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Marks , P . M . 7 6 , P . P , I . G . D . ; T . Caparn , P . M . 92 S , P . S . G . D . ; H . Cooke , P . M . 309 , P . G . Stwd . ; W . Cockburn , P . M . 1331 , P . G . S . B . ; and VV . F . Burrell , P . M . 1705 , P . P . G . Reg .
Ihe following lodges answered to the roll : Medina , Qrxonomy , Royal Gloucester , Unity , Albany , Hengist , Phcenix , Harmony , Royal Sussex , Peace and Harmony , Southampton , Portsmouth , Ryde , Twelve Brothers , Gosport , Friendship , United Brothers , Shirley , Aldershot Camp , St . Hubert ,
United Service , Clausentum , Prince of Wales , Landport , Albert Edward , Duke of Connaught , Sandown , William of Wykeham , Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar , Hundred of Bosmere , Aldershot Army and Navy , Shalden , Portsmouth Temperance , St . Clair , Hope , Boscombe , and Osborne .
Letters of apology for non-attendance were announced from Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Sir W . Marriott , Q . C , M . P ., Lord Amherst—which referred to the presentation of a well-deserved compliment to his old friend the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire—Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart . ; Montague Guest , P . G . M . of Dorset ; and Colonel Egerton , Equerry to the Duke of Connaught .
When the Provincial Grand Lodge had been opened , Bro . S . CLARKE , P . AL 130 , addressing the Provincial Grand Master , announced that H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was in attendance , and formally asked if it was his pleasure to receive him . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER assented , and directed a deputation
to retire and conduct the Duke to the lodge . The deputation included Bros , the Rev . J . G . Norton , P . G . Chap . ; Ramsay , 785 , P . G . Reg . ; G . L . Stobbs , 175 , and T . Caparn , 928 , P . G . D . ' s ; J . R . P . Sharp , 1112 , P . G . S . of W . ; Brickvvood , P . P . J . G . D . ( Chairman of P ' . G . L . Reception Committee ); S . Clarke , 130 , P . G . D . C ; W . Miller , P . D . G . D . C ; and H . P . Holley ,
P . A . G . D . C . The Duke having ascended the dais , the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . GOBLE , read the resolution passed at a meeting of the P . G . L . Committee held at Bishopstoke , to make a presentation to the Prov . Grand Master in recognition of his having held that office for 21 years , Bro . LE FEUVRE , D . P . G . M ., said it vvas with feelings of very great satis-
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faction that he rose to perform his part in the ceremony of that day , which was designed as a recognition by the brethren of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight of the invaluable services rendered to Freemasonry by the Provincial Grand Master , and to testify also the loyal devotion to him of upwards of 3500 brethren . It was impossible to over-estimate the esteem and regard entertained for Bro . Beach , and it was most gratifying indeed to see them assembled that day to offer to him some tangible proof of the
esteem ancl regard they had for him . The Provincial Grand Master was endeared to them not only by his Masonic virtues , but as a friend , a neighbour , a public man , and as a member of Parliament who for 35 years had never ceased to preserve the confidence of those whom he represented . Their Provincial Grand Master was initiated in that very distinguished lodge known as the Apollo University Lodge in 1848 , and served as W . M . of that lodge in 1852 , and again in 1854 ; and two years afterwards he had the pleasure of receiving * from the brethren of Oxfordshire a handsome testimonial
testifying their appreciation of his Masonic services . He succeeded their late and revered friend and brother Lord Carnarvon , in 185 S , as Senior Grand Warden of the province , and in 1869 he was installed by his lordship as Provincial Grand Master of the United Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , which up to then had been separate provinces , embracing 24 lodges . Now there were 47 lodges , and the chapters , which in 1 S 69 were
11 , had increased to 23 . Ihe Masons in 1869 numbered 950 , but were now 3500 . He would not say the mere accession of numbers was of itself a satisfactory point in regard to Freemasonry , but he believed the brethren of the province were all animated with the spirit to do what they were taug * ht by the Craft to do . Lord Carnarvon , when he installed Bro . Beach as Prov . Grand Master in 1869 , spoke of him as a brother " who would devote his
time , energy , and best thoughts and attention to the office without stint , and without fear of trouble to himself . More than this , he held there was no man in England more trul y devoted to the best interest of the Craft , more familiar with its working , and more fitted in every way to be its exponent . " He would ask the brethren of the province whether they were not of opinion that Lord Carnarvon in 1869 predicted truly what would be the result of
the beneficent rule of their Provincial Grand Master ? They were proud of being governed by a chief who did honour to Freemasonry , and who so well knew what Freemasonry was . Their Provincial Grand Master needed no assurance from them of their esteem and affection for him , but still they were anxious to show some tangible proof of their esteem , and to present him with a testimonial of regard after the 21 years he had ruled over them .
Ihe D . P . G . M . then said a few kindly words to the P . G . M ., and expressed his sense of the honour done the Prov . Grand Lodge by the Dukeof Connaught , who had accepted the invitation to attend and present a portrait vvhich , when it was presently disclosed , he was sure they would say was worthy of the subject and of the artist who painted it . Accompanying the portrait was an album containing a list of the lodges and chapters and the names of
the brethren who had subscribed . He had now the greatest pleasure in asking his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught to make the presentation . The Duke of CONNAUGHT , who was heartily cheered oh rising , said : Most VVorshipful Sir , —The very great honour is conferred upon me to-day to present you , sir , in the chair , before this large and influential body of Masons representing this county and district , with a mark of their
appreciation and their esteem and regard for you as their chief , and with tho good will of all the Masons here present . I feel great regret that I am only an honorary member of the Province of Hampshire , but I hope you will believe me none the less when I say that , with " the Masons of Hampshire , I am proud of this occasion . It is not often the brethren meet on an occasion like that on which we are assembled to-day . I congratulate you , sir , most
heartily on the excellent 21 years you have served in your Masonic administration of this province , and I congratulate you even more on the affection and esteem which you have gained from all who serve under you . I have listened with the deepest interest to the words that have fallen from your Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and I can only say that I am sure he was only echoing the feelings of all brethren of this
province . You , sir , have been a shining light in Freemasonry for many years . Ever since you were . initiated in 1848 up to this time you have never ceased to labour for the good and honour of the Craft , and it well becomes you that on this occasion the brethren of this province should wish lo mark in an especial degree their appreciation of what you have done for this province in general , and for Freemasonry in particular . As a Mason of only
20 years standing , I am able myself to say how much I have on many occasions appreciated your presence and support , and I assure you , if I may be allowed to speak now in the name of the Grand Lodge of England , that I am certain no Mason in Grand Lodge and no Grand Officer is more respected than you are yourself . In the name of the Masons of the province , I have now the pleasure of presenting to you this album , and also this excellent portrait of yourself .
The portrait , which is a half-figure , seated , is the work of Bro . Ouless , R . A ., and is pronounced by the members of Bro . Beach ' s family to be an excellent likeness .
The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , who was heartily applauded on rising , addressing the assembly as " Your Royal Highness , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and brethren , " said he hardly knew how to express to them his most sincere thanks for the kindness they had shown him . He could only thank most heartily his Royal Highness for the honour he had done them in attending that day , and for the graceful and flattering terms in
which he had referred to himself . Words of encomium from him were no empty form , and he highly appreciated the terms he had used . He also thanked the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the manner in which he had spoken of his services , and he did feel that one whom he had known so long and who had had some experience of his Masonic regard for him , was able to speak of the services he had been able in some small degree to render
to the Craft . He could only entreat them to receive his most sincere thanks in the first place for the kindness which prompted the presentation of the portrait , and , next , for the liberality which had enabled the work to be carried out . It had indeed been a pleasing association with Freemasonry to feel that those with whom he had been connected , and over whom he had the honour to rule , had appreciated his services , in this way , showing that in his endeavours he had not entirely failed . The statement of the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master had carried his recollection back to a far gone period . His early days were connected with Oxford and Oxfordshire , where he served his apprenticeship to Freemasonry , and there he learned the Masonic duties he vvas afterwards able to perform in other places . He should never forget his associations with that city , and transferred as he had been to Hampshire , it had been to him a great pleasure always to be received kindly by the brethren . His had been an easy rule , because he had always met with the most ready acquiescence in decisions upon questions brought before