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than mine , for I am year-worn and old , and am but now slowly recovering from a long and most depressing illness , which has left mc both physically and mentally unable to do justice to this toast . But I will take comfort from the reflection that as good wine needs no bush ,

neither does this toast need any commendation ; it speaks from the heart to the heart , and will I am sure , be drunk with all the enthusiasm it pre-eminently merits . ( Applause . ) Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , permit me before I sit down , to offer my most unfeigned

and hearty congratulations both to your lordship and to the other Freemasons of Gloucestershire , upon the brilliant termination of the interesting ceremonial of this auspicious day—a day which will leave an enduring memorial behind . it long after we have passed away , and will testify to

future generations that although you are no longer practical Freemasons , you still evince your reverence for the things your fathers revered , and which their fathers revered in the old time before them . ( Applause . ) It was impossible to look around your magmricient cathedral

to-day without being struck with the marvellous manner in which the ancient Masons exhausted their creative imagination in ecclesiastical architecture—covering Europe with monuments of their science in statics and dynamics , and giving proofs , in rich and rare abundance , of that

plastic genius which from an infinity of elaborate , incongruous , and often worthless details , knew how to evoke one sublime and harmonious whole . If you desire , my brethren , to " read sermons in stones , " look upon the ancient and eloquent stones of your venerable cathedral , and

you will find there is not a groining , a mullion , or a tracery which is not full of mystic significance , and in which the initiated eye does not read some Masonic enigma , some ghostly counsel , or some inarticulate summons to confession , to penitence , and prayer . What

religious master-minds conceived its glories , what architects planned , what skilful workmen wrought on foliated capital , or stately column , or lofty arch , or oriel window , or cruciform plan , or central elevation , or lateral chapel , tradition saith not : but there your magnificient cathedral

stands , and has stood for well nigh four hundred years , the pride , the grace , the glory of your ancient city . ( Applause . ) P . G . M . Lord Sherborne , in reply , briefly congratulated the brethren on the completion of the reredos , which he said will reflect credit upon

the masonic body for ages to come . In proposing " The Health of D . P . G . M ., Bro . Newmarch , " the Chairman said there was not a more worthy and thorough Mason in the province and to his constant and indefatigable efforts they were very largely indebted for the result which

had that day been achieved . Bro . G . F . Newmarch , who had a very cordial reception , paid a general compliment to the officers of the province , and declared that to the Secretary and Treasurer , and to Bro . Nelson Foster was due the greatest meed of praise . Masons

had in this work shewn the world that Masonic philanthropy is not limited to their own Craft , and that Masonic charity knows no bound but that of prudence . He wished thus publicly to acknowledge the very great kindness and courtesy shown by the Dean and Chapter in this matter ,

in seconding all their efforts . They were entirely indebted to thc Dean for the ceremony of that day , which originated from his desire to do especial honour to the Masonic Craft . Masons were not the only donors to the Cathedral restoration nor had they desired in any way to magnify thc

importance of their contribution to the noble work ; but thc Dean and the Cathedral authorities seemed determined to single them out for special honour . ( Applause . ) P . G . M . Lord Sherborne proposed the health ofthe Chairman , in highly complimentary terms ,

with thanks to the brethren of the two lodges by whom he and his fellow guests had been so handsomely entertained . 'I'he Chairman expressed his deep sense of the high honour and fraternal courtesy evinced by

those who had placed him in that position , the practical movement for the reredos having originated in the Royal Gloucestershire Lodge while he was in office . He joined in the general congratulation on the successful completion of the

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work , and said that was a proud day for the ' Province of Gloucester and for all its citizens , and he was especially pleased to remind them that the work was not only completed bnt paid for . ( Applause . )

The toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was acknowledged by Bro . Jeffs , Junior Grand Warden ; Bros . Palmer , Trinder , and Gwinnett . "The Health of the P . G . Chan ., Rev . C . Raikes

Davy , " was cordially drunk , with thanks for his admirable sermon . "The Guests of the Evening" were represented by the Rev . Rev . Bowles , who specially congratulated Bro . Redfern on the fame which must accrue from his work .

Bro . the Rev . G . Roberts , P . P . G . C , responded in an eloquent speech tothe toast of "The Visitors , " and spoke warmly ofthe noble work that day inaugurated , adding that he should like to show the distinguished visitors present the Masons' Square in the cathedral which he had

discovered . Upon the reverend brother taking his seat amidst loud applause , there were calls for the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chaplain of England , Rector of Long Melford , Suffolk , who responded in a humourous speech , but deprecated being classed among tha visitors , as he

was a member of both the Gloucester lodges . He said that he only hoped that his friend , Bro . Emra Holmes , P . G . Reg ., Suffolk , whose name was well-known in Masonry , would when he went back to Suffolk , encourage the Masons there to present a reredos to his church at Long

Melford , and emulate the example of the Masons of Gloucester . ( Laughter and applause ) . Bro . Emra Holmes said , that he felt constrained to rise , after the remarks of Bro . Martyn , to express the great pleasure he had felt in being a witness of the magnificent spectacle that day

exhibited . The brethren had been engaged in a great work , a work which would redound to their honour . Some of the brethren present might know that he had elsewhere strongly advocated the restoration of churches as amongst the principal objects in which Masons might worthily

engage . They would remember that our cathedrals and churches were erected by our ancestors , thc travelling Freemasons of the Middle Ages , who were Catholics . In these days we , who were Catholics in a truer sense than they , though we coultl not help with our hands to restore these

noble edifices to their pristine beauty , mi ght yet with our money help in the noble work of restoration . He begged to thank them very warmly on behalf of the Masons of Suffolk for the courtesy and hospitality displayed towards the visitors .

Bro . Inskip , P . S . G . W ., Somerset , also responded , and advocated the cause of the Masonic Charities , other toasts followed , and the brethren after enjoying one of the best Masonic banquets we have ever sat down to in the provinces , separated at a late hour .

A deserved compliment was paid to Bro . Capt . Foster for his arrangement and marshalling of the procession . The proceedings at the banquet were throughout of a most harmonious and enjoyable character .

PROVINCIAL GRAND Lone . v .. As already intimated in our narrative of the proceedings , the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Sherborne , held a Lodge at the

Bell Hotel , at twelve o ' clock , which was numerously attended . His Lordship presided , and vvas supported by distinguished brethren in the Craft , including the Rev . Dr . Bowles , the Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire .

Considering the business of the day before them , the proceedings were but of ordinary routine , and the whole of thc officers were re-appointed . I ! rc . Redfern , the sculptor of the reredos , received a collar and jewel as a mark of deserved merit , 'i'he following is a list of the officers ' . —Deputy Provincial ( irand Master , Bro . G . F . Newmarch ;

Senior Warden , Bro . Capt . J . E . Dorington ; Junior Warden , Bro . Henry Jeffs ; Registrar , Bro . . Gaisford ; Chaplain , Bro . Rev . C . R . Davy ; Secretary , Bro . E . W . Trinder ; Treas ., Bro . T . G . Palmer ; Senior Deacon , Bro . Samuel Grem , ( Cheltenham College ); Junior Deacon , Bro . W . Warnian ; Superintendents of Works , Bros . Ashbee and Redfern ; Director of Cers .

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Bro . Vizard ; Sword Bearer , Bro . Bennett ; Pursuivant , Bro . Rennie Powell ; Organist , Bro . E . G . Woodward ; Tyler , Bro . Wiggins . * Among the visiting brethren who attended Prov . G . Lodge , besides a numerous gathering of the two city lodges , were : —W . Gibbs , P . M ., P . G . O ., Rectitude , Corsham : T . R . Lord , P . M .,

P . G . D ., Rectitude ; A . Ludlow ; C . H . Bush , S . D ., Tyndall ; F . W . Dowding , Tyndall ; T . Mace , Prince of Wales ; G . W . Collen , J . W ., Sympathy ; T . Cadle , Royal Forest ; Lawson , P . M ., Concord Lodge ; H . Cribb , P . G . J . W ., Herts . ; F . G . Powell , P . P . G . P ., Bristol ; W . P . Hadley , D . C , Faith and Friendship ; J . Arthur , Unity ;

John Bullock , P . M ., D . C , G . H ., Prince of Wales ; J . W . Hunt , Prince of Wales , * Edward Vining , J . W ., St . Marks ; Brook Kaye , Foundation Lodge ; Henry Basevi , W . P . G . M . of Bengal ; R . H . Bigshy , P . G . C , St . Kew , XV . H . Davies , W . M ., P . G . R . Somerset ; Rural Philanthropic Lodge . There were numerous other brethren whose names were not subscribed to

the roll-book , but amongst them we noticed General Munbee , Major Hartley , Bros . Kirby , Pigott , E . T . Payne , Capt . Phayre , J . E . Gill , Llewellyn , White , Osborne Dauncey , Brooks , W . Thomas , J . Hearne , Gatle , Ploney , Commander Townsend , Lord Pearson , and others .

The minutes of proceedings were read by Bro . Palmer , in the temporary absence of the Secretary , the Secretary receiving a cordial recognition of his services in connection with thc reredos fund . Oral reports were received from various lodges in the Province , and these were mostly of

a very satisfactory character , showing that Masonry is receiving numerous and important additions , although the advice of Grand Master the Earl of Ripon is being followed , and due circumspection is observed as to the reception of candidates for Masonic honours . A sum of

thirty guineas was voted to be distributed among the chief Masonic charities , leaving still an adequate balance to meet contingencies . The proceedings lasted an hour , and Prov . G . Lodge was closed in regular form . Besides the lodges mentioned above , brethren

were also present from Unity Lodge , Warwick ; the Stonleigh Lodge , Kenilworth ; the Provincial Grand Lodge , Leicestershire ; and others from lodges in Oxfordshire and South Wales . All the members wore crape rosettes , as mourning for the late Earl of Zetland , K . G ., M . W . Past

Grand Master . The high appreciation shown by the Masons of the beautiful sculpture of Bro . Redfern was , wc understand , shown by the graceful act of conferring the purple upon that gentleman—an unusual circumstance , as he is not the Master of a lodge , and but a young Mason .

The following were among the guests who partook of luncheon at the Deanery , previous to the service in the Cathedral : —The Mayor and Mrs . Robinson ; the Lord Bishop ; Lord Sherborne ; Rev . J . J . Bowles , D . D ., LL . D ; the Hon . Misses Price ; Sir M . J-I . Beach ; Sir D .

Wedderburn ; Lady and Misses Wedderburne ; Rev . Sir J . H . C Seymour ; Mr . W . H . K . Wait , M . P . ; Canon and Mrs . Lysons ; Mrs . and Miss Lucy ; Rev . C . R . and Miss Davy ; Dr . Evans and Mrs . Pyrke ; Mrs . Canon Harvey ; Rev . K . V . and Mrs . Law ; Mrs . George Law ; Mr . Newmarch and Miss Ellett ; Mr .,

ivlrs . and Miss Palmer * , Mr . Trinder ; Mr . Marling ; Mr ., Mrs . and Miss Crawley ; the Precentor of Bristol ; Rev . J . P . Clark Rev . I . Bowman ; Rev . Donald Spence ; Mr . and Mrs . Reynolds ; Mr . and Mrs . Knight ; Mr . and Mrs . Innell ; Mr . Nicks ; Mr . and Mrs . Fryer ; Mr . and Mrs . Riddiford ; Mr . Redfern , architect of the reredos .

IIOU . OWAY ' S I ' ti . t . s . —This cm-ling medicine has the happiest effect , when the blood is over-heated and a tendency to inflammatory action is set up in the system , one ill Liken sl-cntl y before dinner does away with tlie indigestinn , fulness and flatulency , indications of a weak stomach or disordered liver . A few I'ills taken at bed-time act as alteratives and aperients , they not only relieve the bowels ,

liv t regulate evety organ connected with them , overcomes nil acrid humours , and encourages ;! free supply of till the seditions essential to our well-being . Holioway's I'ills th . orouefily cleanse ami perfectly regulate the circulation , and beget a feeling of comfort itr hot climates and bit temperatures which i . s tno-t desirable for the preservation of health . — ADVT .