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Meeting Of The Prov. Grand Lodge Of Devon.
MEETING OF THE PROV . GRAND LODGE OF DEVON .
On Thursday last week , the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Province of Devon , assembled at the Royal Hotel , Plymouth . There was a large attendance from all parts of the province , and the business transacted occupied a large portion of the time set apart for it previous to the dinner . The R . W . the
Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., G . M ., presided , and was supported by the S . W ., L . P . Metham , D . P . G . M ., W . J . Meyiuott , P . P . G . W . for Surrey , and a large number of past Provincial Grand officers . Bros . Lieut-Colonel Elliott , tf . J / ., S . G . W ., Walrond , J . G . W ., Revs . J . R . Nankivell , aud J . Dickenson , G . Ch .,
W . G . Rogers , G . Reg ., Isaac Latimer , G . Sec , J . J . Mackenzie , S . G . D ., C . Elphinstoue , J . G . D ., W . II . Maddock , G . S . Works , Browning , G . D . C ., Bartlett , Assistant G . D . C ., J . Sadler , G . Swd . Br ., G . G . Nichotls , Org . ( W . F . Wiudeatt , acting ) , Witheridge ,
G . Purs ., J . Giegory , G . Tyler ; J . Rogers , Assistant G . Tyler : W . H . Geachsias , W . Easton , Major Yates , G . Warren , J . Austin , and W . Oram , G . Stewards , occupied their respective positions within the lodge . Amongst those present were the following brethren : —
James Ferris , 70 , P . M . ; George Downe , 1212 , W . M . ; S . S . P . Blight , 39 , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . N . Blake , 230 , S . W . ; John Way , 39 , S . W . ; F . Horspool , 39 ; R . Alining , 39 ; Edwin Roseveare , 1099 , J . W . ; R . Lose , 159 , P . M ., P . P . G . Pur . ; Edwin Patten , 223 ; J . B . Gover , 70 , P . M . ; H . W . Thomas ,
70 ; H . Williams , 70 ; H . Moffat , 223 , Wm . Hill , 105 ; John S . Phillips , 70 , P . M . ; John Davis , 156 ; Wm . Amery , 159 . W . M . ; Wm . K . Mitchell , 156 , P . M . ; George Hilson , 105 , W . M . ; James Wharry , 159 ; J . Filbern , 1212 ; John Pepper , 1212 , J . D . ; James Montgomery , 223 , J . W . ; James Ellis , 1212 ,
J . W . ; Thos . Menhinick , 954 ; P . James , 70 , P . M . ; A . Lethbridge , 159 ; James Greenfield , 328 , W . M . ; Thomas Oliver , 328 , J . W . ; T . W . Greenfield , 282 ; W . R . North way , 282 , W . M . ; T . W . B . Forster , 189 , J . W . ; Aaron Woolf , 223 , P . M . ; H . Miller , 1205 , P . M . ; Thos . T . James , 1051 ; Samuel
Chappie , P . M ., 159 and 954 ; R . Dowse , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . 189 ; I . Watts , P . M ., 70 , P . P . G . T ; Edward Murch , P . M ., 202 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Maden , 1205 , M . ; William Browning , P . M ., 223 , P . G . D . C . ; John Port , 159 , D . C . ; Thos . Hunt , 159 , S . 8 . ; John Lynn , 230 , J . W . ; John Pridham , S . W ., 710 ; Thos .
Chapman , P . P . G . D . C . ; John Walker , 282 ; J . W . H . Hawtou , P . M ., 1091 , W . M ., 954 ; M . Paul , J . W ., 954 ; J . II . Bowman , 70 ; John R . H . Spry , P . P . S . D . C ., 954 ; Fras . Codd , P . M ., 230 ; C . G . Gibson , P . M ., 189 ; W . J . J . Spry , P . P . G . O ., 230 ; Jas . Beuiiit , S . W ., 1247 ; James H . Keats , 70 , 1247 ;
John Beer Witheridge , P . P . G . P ., 223 , P . M . ; Joseph Mathews , P . M ., 282 and 1255 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; John W . Tripp , P . M ., 202 ; Wm . J . Taylor , 202 Edward Murch , P . M ., 202 ; Edward Thomas , 202 J . Purse , 202 ; J . B . Price , P . M ., 202 ; W . F . Windeatt , 1217 ; J . M . Holly , W . M ., 223 ; S . Cotton ;
202 ; M . lb-own , W . M ., 1099 ; W . II . Gillman , 1099 ; J . T . Warn , 223 ; T . C . Lewarn , 223 ; James P . Phillips , 223 ; S . Zeffertt , 223 ; Vincent Bird , 954 , P . M . and T . ; W . D . Thomas , 159 , J . W . ; Alfred Bodley , 39 , Secretary ; W . H . W . Sargent , 1099 , Secretary ; Herbert J . Ilearle , 150 , Secretary ;
Alfred Winstanley , 39 ; James Bartlett , 159 , J . D . ; G . O . Bignell , 105 , J . W . ; John Hcrries , 1091 , W . M . ; W . . ) . Smith , 954 , S . W . ; F . P . Balkwill , 189 , W . M . ; W . II . Roberts , 954 ; W . T . Pilditch , 156 , I . G . ; W . Shepheard , 1091 ; II . Morgan , 1091 , S . ; William Langley Pope , D . D ., 797 , Chaplain ; W . F . Taylor , 1205 ; ' H . R . Russell , 1205 ; J . Moore
1205 ; John Oxland , 515 ; John May , P . M ., 223 ; J . Tucker , 39 ; Robert Boorman , 1091 ; R . M . Andrews , J . W ., 70 ; Albert White , J . W ., 1091 ; G . E . Stentiford , 159 ; E . Brooming , S . W ., 282 ; G . Chowin , P . M ., 1205 ; J . II . Blackell , J . D ., 1099 ; W . H . Maddock , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., 189 ; Henry W .
Hooper , 39 ; R . S . Merrifield , P . M ., 282 ; Robert Foale , 797 ; S . S . Tremayne , S . W ., 1212 ; L . D . Westcott , 70 , S . W . ; T . S . Bayley , P . M ., 189 ; Richard Rowe , P . M . ; Geo . P . Smith , P . M . ; C . II . Cooper , 105 ; Edwin Pitts , 202 ; JamesCox , P . M ., l 05 ; Henry J . Ilolman , P M ., 105 ; William H . Holman
105 ; John Hamley , I . G ., 1091 ; F . A . Thomas , 70 ; B . Diekes . P . M ., 39 ; E . Basset , 189 ; William Merrifield , P M .. P . P . G . T . ; P . L . Blancham , 441 ; E . S . N . Ilea Davies , S . W ., 1099 ; 11 . M . Bartlett , 303 , W . M . ; James Rowe , P . P . G . S ., 105 ; W . G .
Ellis , I . P . M ., 797 ; James Williams , 17 , Quebec ; W . Mann , P . G . S ., 421 ; Albert F . Luke , 39 . The U . W . GRAND MASTER opened the lodge in due form , and the Rev . J . Dickenson , G . Ch . iuvoked the blessing of the G . A . of the Universe on their labours .
The P . G . SECRETARY then read the minutes of the several Grand Lodges that had been held during the past year . There were sonio incidental discussions arising on these minutes . In reply to Bro . Watts , it wasstatedthattheCoinmitteeof Petitions consisted of the D . P . G . Master , tho Treasurer , and Secretary . Bro . WATTS suggested subsequently that the committee should consist of the W . Master of each of the
Meeting Of The Prov. Grand Lodge Of Devon.
lodges , and that they should meet once a quarter at Plymouth An amendment was moved to this by Bro . COCK , who said he came more than a hundred miles to attend this meeting , and he thought t ' . vit there should be something like fairness and that the meetings should be held alternately at Exeter aud
at Plymouth . He moved an amendment to tins effect , aud it was carried by a large majority . It was agreed that the meetings should be held quarterly , and that each lodge should be requested to nominate either the W . M . or a delegate to act for the year . The SECRETARY also read the returns of the
different lodges . Some of these had onlyjust been sent iu , whereas they ought to have been made before the end of February . The balance to credit of the Grand Lodge was estimated to be about £ 106 ; but as it could not be exactly stated from the cause mentioned a discussion arose upon the difficulties of getting in die
returns . It was suggested that the returns should be sent in , printed , and circulated to the lodges before the end of June . The G . MASTER said that if there were any lodges that did not send in their returns by that time he should make it a rule , however painful to him it might be , to preclude those
lodges receiving any appointments to the Grand Lodge—a determination which elicited loud cheers . Another question arose as to the amount that had been received during the past year for fees of honour from the members appointed to office in Grand Lodge . Iu consequence of the absence from England
of Bro . J . P . Ley tins could not be stated with certainty . But Bro . CANN , the permanent G . Treasurer , stated that he had that morning , since he entered the room , received several fees . The G . Secretary had also received some , and there were others to come in . [ Since the meeting the writer of this
report has received a letter from Bro . Ley , stating that he had received , £ 13 13 s . fees . ]—Bro . S . JEW , P . P . G . Treasurer , spoke of the neglect in matters in past years , aud urged that the law should be enforced , that no officer who had not paid his dues should be permitted to rank as a P . G . officer . He
moved that there should be a scrutiny of the accounts since the year 1859 , for the purpose of ascertaiuiug what duts were unpaid . The matter was one of importance in every point of view , as it was from these fees that the Fortescue Annuity Fund received additions . Bro . the Rev . J . C . CARWITHEST suggested
that the time should be confined to tho period from 1861 , and this was unanimously agreed to . The Committe on Petitions recommended votes of £ \ Q , and two sums of £ 5 each , should be given to certain applicants , which was agreed to . The DP . G . MASTER stated that he should act at
the next meeting as G . Steward of the Girls' School , to which he intended to contribute ten guineas as his subscription , and he called upon tho G . Lodge to subscribe liberally towards this institution . He proceeded to show that little was done by Devon , as compared with other Provinces , in behalf of this
institution , and concluded an eloquent appeal by moving that 25 guineas be voted from the funds of Graud Lodge for this object The motion was seconded by Br . Col . ELLIOTT . —Br . CLASE proposed that it should be 50 guineas ; but the G . MASTER said that their funds would not allow of so largo a
sum being thus appropriated , and the vote of 25 guineas was unanimously agreed to . £ 10 was also voted to the Widows ' , aud £ 10 to the Benevolent Fund . The TREASURER next read a statement of the Fortescue Annuity Fund , in accouut with Br . John
Pope , the Treasurer . The accouut showed receipts to the amount of £ 116 15 s . 8 d , and payments to the amount of £ 87 5 s . 9 d , leaving a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of £ 29 9 d . lid . The assets showed investments : Amount on Laud Debentures , £ l , 100 ; ditto Devon and Exeter Club , £ 200 ; cash iu Savings '
Bank , £ 45 17 s . 7 d . The GRAND MASTER then proceeded to the appoint ment of his officers . On the motion of Bro . P . M RODD , seconded by Bro . P . M . Dowse , Bro . T . S Bayly , P . M . of Lodge Sincerity , was appointed G Treasurer . Bro . L . P . Metham , 189 , P . M ., P . G . D
of England , D . P . G . M . Bro . Captain tanner Davy , 421 , P . M ., P . P . G ., Warden , S . G . W . Bros . Maior G . H . S . Yates , 1138 , P . M ., J . G . W . ; Rev . John Dickenson , 1125 , P . G . C ., G . Chaplain ; Dr . William Langley Pope , 797 , Chaplain , G . Chaplain ; Levett , Prinsep , 797 , W . M ., G . Registrar ; Win . Goddard
Rogers , 112 , P . M ., G . Secretary ; Wm . H . Geachsias , 39 , W . M ., S . G . Deacon ; J . J . Hambly , 70 , P . M ., J . G . Deacon ; J . S . Phillips , 1212 , P . M * ., G . Supt . of Works ; James Hawtou , 954 , P . M ., G . Dir . of Cer . ; George Warren , 159 ; P . M ., G . Asst . Cer . ; Josiah Austin . 1099 , P . M ., G . Organist ; Wm . Cotton , 112 ,
P . M ., G . Sword-bearer ; Peter Jamet- - , 159 , P . M ., G . Pursuivant . Stewards : —Wm . Easton , 39 , P . M . ; Wm . Oram , 421 , P . M . ; W . K , Michell , 156 , P M . ; F . Codd , 230 , P . M . ; C . S . Wiltshire , 251 , P . M . and W . Master ; Samuel Jones , P . M ., 1135 , and W . M .
112 . P . G . Tylers : - James Gregory , 112 , G . P . Tyler ; John Rogers , 202 , P . Assistaut G . Tyler , P . M ., Assistant do . The remainder of the business transacted was of no public importance .
The Dinner.
THE DINNER .
Shortly after four o ' clock , the brethren , to the number of 122 , sat down to an excellent cold collation , supplied by Br . Pearse , the lessee of the . Royal Hotel . The R . W . the Grand Master , the-c Rev . Johu Huyslie , presided , and was supported on
bis right by the D . P . G . M . Br . Metham , and on his left by the G . Ch ., the Rev . J . Dickenson , and by other G . Officers . Br . Lieut-Col . Elliott , P . S . G . Warden , in the absence of Br . Captain Tanner Davy , S . G W ., who was , we regret to say , prevented frnm being present bv illness , occupied the vice-chair .
Grace was said by the G . Ch ., and after dinner by the Rev . Wm . Langley Pope , D . D ., Ch . of the Dartmouth Lodge . After dinner , theG . MASTER proposed "TheHealtb of the Queen , " which was drank with due Masonic loyalty .
Br . WINDEATT presided at the piano , and Bro . KNOWSLEY ably led the singing , taking several solos . In the course of the evening , Br . JAMES ROWE , a veteran . Vinson of more than 70 summers , sang with , remarkable vigour and ability the fine old national song , " Hail to thee , England , " and the beautiful
ballad . " Come , welcome ouce more . " Brc . THOMAS and Bro . CLASE also sang other songs with marked ability . In proposing the next toast , "The R . W . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Past Grand Master of England , " the GRAND MASTER remarked that the
toast was premature . It was intended to give His Royal Highness the honour of Past rank , but he had not got it yet . Every one of them would regard with pleasure the day when they could hail him as a brother , and he was sure that he would be well pleased to be called bv that name—our Royal brother
the Prince of Wales—( cheers ) . Air— " God bless the Prince of Wales . ' In proposing " The Most Worshipful the G . M . of England , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , K . T ., " the G . MASTER spoke in terms of the highest eulogy . The Earl of Zetland had been their Grand
Master for twenty-five years . It was true that their brethren in Ireland had in his Grace the Duke of Leinster a Grand Master who had most ably presided over them for fifty years . But the Earl of Zetland came next in length of services , and he did not say one word exceeding the praise he deserved
when he said that he had never seen a Graud Master who came up to him . ( Loud applause ) . Bro . METHAM , D . P . G . M ., proposed as the next toast " The R . W . the Provincial Graud Master of Devon , Bro . the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain of England . " The toast was received with
an outburst of enthusiasm . Everything , Bro . Metham remarked , that the G . Master hail said of the Earl of Zetland might be applied to himself . He trusted that he might be long spared to preside over them , and that during their lives there might be no occasion for any one to succeed him . Of bis many
good qualities he would say not a word , for they all knew tlidii as well as he did . ( Prolonged cheers ) . Air— " Auld lung syne . " The G . MASTER , iu acknowledging the compliment which had been so warmly accorded to him , expressed the gratifica'ion he felt at the song which
hail followed it ; and in reference to the sentiment of that song , remarked that fifty years had now nearly passed since he first put on the Masonic apron . It was a long time to look back , and he could not but feel that that very beautiful song touched a warm responsive chord in his heart . No doubt " auld
acquaintance" should not be forgot . He applied this sentiment to his desire , not to forget bis obligations to his brethren , and what was due to each and all of them ; which h .- > always endeavoured as much as possible to remember . ( Cheers ) . He next adverted to the desirability that care should bo
taken as to whom they admitted into the Craft , for it should never be forgotten that the moment a man passed the door of a lod . o with his apron on , they were bound to protect him as a brother , aud to receive him as a brother . They should take care , therefore , that they did not admit into any of their
h . dges a man who had been rejected elsewhere . ( Hear , hear . ) A number of other toasts were proposed and speeches made , and after a very pleasant tiay , the toast list having been got through , the company separated about half past six o ' clock .
BREAKFAST . —Errs ' s COCOA . —Grateful and Comforting . - The very agreeable character of this preparation lias rendered it a general favourite . The Civil Service O ' azclte remarks :- ' The singular success which Mr . Kpps attained by his iioiuoeojiatliiu preparation of cocoa lias never been surpassed by any experimentalist , liy n thorough
knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition , and by u careful application of tho line propeltus of well-selected cocoa , Sir . Kpps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately llavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor ' s hills . " Made simply with b-jhiiig water or milk . Sold by the Trade only in | lb ., { lb ., and i lb . tin-lined packets , labelled—JAMES Errs & Co ., Homoeopathic Chemists , Loudon .- AnVT .
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Meeting Of The Prov. Grand Lodge Of Devon.
MEETING OF THE PROV . GRAND LODGE OF DEVON .
On Thursday last week , the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Province of Devon , assembled at the Royal Hotel , Plymouth . There was a large attendance from all parts of the province , and the business transacted occupied a large portion of the time set apart for it previous to the dinner . The R . W . the
Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., G . M ., presided , and was supported by the S . W ., L . P . Metham , D . P . G . M ., W . J . Meyiuott , P . P . G . W . for Surrey , and a large number of past Provincial Grand officers . Bros . Lieut-Colonel Elliott , tf . J / ., S . G . W ., Walrond , J . G . W ., Revs . J . R . Nankivell , aud J . Dickenson , G . Ch .,
W . G . Rogers , G . Reg ., Isaac Latimer , G . Sec , J . J . Mackenzie , S . G . D ., C . Elphinstoue , J . G . D ., W . II . Maddock , G . S . Works , Browning , G . D . C ., Bartlett , Assistant G . D . C ., J . Sadler , G . Swd . Br ., G . G . Nichotls , Org . ( W . F . Wiudeatt , acting ) , Witheridge ,
G . Purs ., J . Giegory , G . Tyler ; J . Rogers , Assistant G . Tyler : W . H . Geachsias , W . Easton , Major Yates , G . Warren , J . Austin , and W . Oram , G . Stewards , occupied their respective positions within the lodge . Amongst those present were the following brethren : —
James Ferris , 70 , P . M . ; George Downe , 1212 , W . M . ; S . S . P . Blight , 39 , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . N . Blake , 230 , S . W . ; John Way , 39 , S . W . ; F . Horspool , 39 ; R . Alining , 39 ; Edwin Roseveare , 1099 , J . W . ; R . Lose , 159 , P . M ., P . P . G . Pur . ; Edwin Patten , 223 ; J . B . Gover , 70 , P . M . ; H . W . Thomas ,
70 ; H . Williams , 70 ; H . Moffat , 223 , Wm . Hill , 105 ; John S . Phillips , 70 , P . M . ; John Davis , 156 ; Wm . Amery , 159 . W . M . ; Wm . K . Mitchell , 156 , P . M . ; George Hilson , 105 , W . M . ; James Wharry , 159 ; J . Filbern , 1212 ; John Pepper , 1212 , J . D . ; James Montgomery , 223 , J . W . ; James Ellis , 1212 ,
J . W . ; Thos . Menhinick , 954 ; P . James , 70 , P . M . ; A . Lethbridge , 159 ; James Greenfield , 328 , W . M . ; Thomas Oliver , 328 , J . W . ; T . W . Greenfield , 282 ; W . R . North way , 282 , W . M . ; T . W . B . Forster , 189 , J . W . ; Aaron Woolf , 223 , P . M . ; H . Miller , 1205 , P . M . ; Thos . T . James , 1051 ; Samuel
Chappie , P . M ., 159 and 954 ; R . Dowse , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . 189 ; I . Watts , P . M ., 70 , P . P . G . T ; Edward Murch , P . M ., 202 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Maden , 1205 , M . ; William Browning , P . M ., 223 , P . G . D . C . ; John Port , 159 , D . C . ; Thos . Hunt , 159 , S . 8 . ; John Lynn , 230 , J . W . ; John Pridham , S . W ., 710 ; Thos .
Chapman , P . P . G . D . C . ; John Walker , 282 ; J . W . H . Hawtou , P . M ., 1091 , W . M ., 954 ; M . Paul , J . W ., 954 ; J . II . Bowman , 70 ; John R . H . Spry , P . P . S . D . C ., 954 ; Fras . Codd , P . M ., 230 ; C . G . Gibson , P . M ., 189 ; W . J . J . Spry , P . P . G . O ., 230 ; Jas . Beuiiit , S . W ., 1247 ; James H . Keats , 70 , 1247 ;
John Beer Witheridge , P . P . G . P ., 223 , P . M . ; Joseph Mathews , P . M ., 282 and 1255 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; John W . Tripp , P . M ., 202 ; Wm . J . Taylor , 202 Edward Murch , P . M ., 202 ; Edward Thomas , 202 J . Purse , 202 ; J . B . Price , P . M ., 202 ; W . F . Windeatt , 1217 ; J . M . Holly , W . M ., 223 ; S . Cotton ;
202 ; M . lb-own , W . M ., 1099 ; W . II . Gillman , 1099 ; J . T . Warn , 223 ; T . C . Lewarn , 223 ; James P . Phillips , 223 ; S . Zeffertt , 223 ; Vincent Bird , 954 , P . M . and T . ; W . D . Thomas , 159 , J . W . ; Alfred Bodley , 39 , Secretary ; W . H . W . Sargent , 1099 , Secretary ; Herbert J . Ilearle , 150 , Secretary ;
Alfred Winstanley , 39 ; James Bartlett , 159 , J . D . ; G . O . Bignell , 105 , J . W . ; John Hcrries , 1091 , W . M . ; W . . ) . Smith , 954 , S . W . ; F . P . Balkwill , 189 , W . M . ; W . II . Roberts , 954 ; W . T . Pilditch , 156 , I . G . ; W . Shepheard , 1091 ; II . Morgan , 1091 , S . ; William Langley Pope , D . D ., 797 , Chaplain ; W . F . Taylor , 1205 ; ' H . R . Russell , 1205 ; J . Moore
1205 ; John Oxland , 515 ; John May , P . M ., 223 ; J . Tucker , 39 ; Robert Boorman , 1091 ; R . M . Andrews , J . W ., 70 ; Albert White , J . W ., 1091 ; G . E . Stentiford , 159 ; E . Brooming , S . W ., 282 ; G . Chowin , P . M ., 1205 ; J . II . Blackell , J . D ., 1099 ; W . H . Maddock , P . M ., P . G . S . W ., 189 ; Henry W .
Hooper , 39 ; R . S . Merrifield , P . M ., 282 ; Robert Foale , 797 ; S . S . Tremayne , S . W ., 1212 ; L . D . Westcott , 70 , S . W . ; T . S . Bayley , P . M ., 189 ; Richard Rowe , P . M . ; Geo . P . Smith , P . M . ; C . II . Cooper , 105 ; Edwin Pitts , 202 ; JamesCox , P . M ., l 05 ; Henry J . Ilolman , P M ., 105 ; William H . Holman
105 ; John Hamley , I . G ., 1091 ; F . A . Thomas , 70 ; B . Diekes . P . M ., 39 ; E . Basset , 189 ; William Merrifield , P M .. P . P . G . T . ; P . L . Blancham , 441 ; E . S . N . Ilea Davies , S . W ., 1099 ; 11 . M . Bartlett , 303 , W . M . ; James Rowe , P . P . G . S ., 105 ; W . G .
Ellis , I . P . M ., 797 ; James Williams , 17 , Quebec ; W . Mann , P . G . S ., 421 ; Albert F . Luke , 39 . The U . W . GRAND MASTER opened the lodge in due form , and the Rev . J . Dickenson , G . Ch . iuvoked the blessing of the G . A . of the Universe on their labours .
The P . G . SECRETARY then read the minutes of the several Grand Lodges that had been held during the past year . There were sonio incidental discussions arising on these minutes . In reply to Bro . Watts , it wasstatedthattheCoinmitteeof Petitions consisted of the D . P . G . Master , tho Treasurer , and Secretary . Bro . WATTS suggested subsequently that the committee should consist of the W . Master of each of the
Meeting Of The Prov. Grand Lodge Of Devon.
lodges , and that they should meet once a quarter at Plymouth An amendment was moved to this by Bro . COCK , who said he came more than a hundred miles to attend this meeting , and he thought t ' . vit there should be something like fairness and that the meetings should be held alternately at Exeter aud
at Plymouth . He moved an amendment to tins effect , aud it was carried by a large majority . It was agreed that the meetings should be held quarterly , and that each lodge should be requested to nominate either the W . M . or a delegate to act for the year . The SECRETARY also read the returns of the
different lodges . Some of these had onlyjust been sent iu , whereas they ought to have been made before the end of February . The balance to credit of the Grand Lodge was estimated to be about £ 106 ; but as it could not be exactly stated from the cause mentioned a discussion arose upon the difficulties of getting in die
returns . It was suggested that the returns should be sent in , printed , and circulated to the lodges before the end of June . The G . MASTER said that if there were any lodges that did not send in their returns by that time he should make it a rule , however painful to him it might be , to preclude those
lodges receiving any appointments to the Grand Lodge—a determination which elicited loud cheers . Another question arose as to the amount that had been received during the past year for fees of honour from the members appointed to office in Grand Lodge . Iu consequence of the absence from England
of Bro . J . P . Ley tins could not be stated with certainty . But Bro . CANN , the permanent G . Treasurer , stated that he had that morning , since he entered the room , received several fees . The G . Secretary had also received some , and there were others to come in . [ Since the meeting the writer of this
report has received a letter from Bro . Ley , stating that he had received , £ 13 13 s . fees . ]—Bro . S . JEW , P . P . G . Treasurer , spoke of the neglect in matters in past years , aud urged that the law should be enforced , that no officer who had not paid his dues should be permitted to rank as a P . G . officer . He
moved that there should be a scrutiny of the accounts since the year 1859 , for the purpose of ascertaiuiug what duts were unpaid . The matter was one of importance in every point of view , as it was from these fees that the Fortescue Annuity Fund received additions . Bro . the Rev . J . C . CARWITHEST suggested
that the time should be confined to tho period from 1861 , and this was unanimously agreed to . The Committe on Petitions recommended votes of £ \ Q , and two sums of £ 5 each , should be given to certain applicants , which was agreed to . The DP . G . MASTER stated that he should act at
the next meeting as G . Steward of the Girls' School , to which he intended to contribute ten guineas as his subscription , and he called upon tho G . Lodge to subscribe liberally towards this institution . He proceeded to show that little was done by Devon , as compared with other Provinces , in behalf of this
institution , and concluded an eloquent appeal by moving that 25 guineas be voted from the funds of Graud Lodge for this object The motion was seconded by Br . Col . ELLIOTT . —Br . CLASE proposed that it should be 50 guineas ; but the G . MASTER said that their funds would not allow of so largo a
sum being thus appropriated , and the vote of 25 guineas was unanimously agreed to . £ 10 was also voted to the Widows ' , aud £ 10 to the Benevolent Fund . The TREASURER next read a statement of the Fortescue Annuity Fund , in accouut with Br . John
Pope , the Treasurer . The accouut showed receipts to the amount of £ 116 15 s . 8 d , and payments to the amount of £ 87 5 s . 9 d , leaving a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of £ 29 9 d . lid . The assets showed investments : Amount on Laud Debentures , £ l , 100 ; ditto Devon and Exeter Club , £ 200 ; cash iu Savings '
Bank , £ 45 17 s . 7 d . The GRAND MASTER then proceeded to the appoint ment of his officers . On the motion of Bro . P . M RODD , seconded by Bro . P . M . Dowse , Bro . T . S Bayly , P . M . of Lodge Sincerity , was appointed G Treasurer . Bro . L . P . Metham , 189 , P . M ., P . G . D
of England , D . P . G . M . Bro . Captain tanner Davy , 421 , P . M ., P . P . G ., Warden , S . G . W . Bros . Maior G . H . S . Yates , 1138 , P . M ., J . G . W . ; Rev . John Dickenson , 1125 , P . G . C ., G . Chaplain ; Dr . William Langley Pope , 797 , Chaplain , G . Chaplain ; Levett , Prinsep , 797 , W . M ., G . Registrar ; Win . Goddard
Rogers , 112 , P . M ., G . Secretary ; Wm . H . Geachsias , 39 , W . M ., S . G . Deacon ; J . J . Hambly , 70 , P . M ., J . G . Deacon ; J . S . Phillips , 1212 , P . M * ., G . Supt . of Works ; James Hawtou , 954 , P . M ., G . Dir . of Cer . ; George Warren , 159 ; P . M ., G . Asst . Cer . ; Josiah Austin . 1099 , P . M ., G . Organist ; Wm . Cotton , 112 ,
P . M ., G . Sword-bearer ; Peter Jamet- - , 159 , P . M ., G . Pursuivant . Stewards : —Wm . Easton , 39 , P . M . ; Wm . Oram , 421 , P . M . ; W . K , Michell , 156 , P M . ; F . Codd , 230 , P . M . ; C . S . Wiltshire , 251 , P . M . and W . Master ; Samuel Jones , P . M ., 1135 , and W . M .
112 . P . G . Tylers : - James Gregory , 112 , G . P . Tyler ; John Rogers , 202 , P . Assistaut G . Tyler , P . M ., Assistant do . The remainder of the business transacted was of no public importance .
The Dinner.
THE DINNER .
Shortly after four o ' clock , the brethren , to the number of 122 , sat down to an excellent cold collation , supplied by Br . Pearse , the lessee of the . Royal Hotel . The R . W . the Grand Master , the-c Rev . Johu Huyslie , presided , and was supported on
bis right by the D . P . G . M . Br . Metham , and on his left by the G . Ch ., the Rev . J . Dickenson , and by other G . Officers . Br . Lieut-Col . Elliott , P . S . G . Warden , in the absence of Br . Captain Tanner Davy , S . G W ., who was , we regret to say , prevented frnm being present bv illness , occupied the vice-chair .
Grace was said by the G . Ch ., and after dinner by the Rev . Wm . Langley Pope , D . D ., Ch . of the Dartmouth Lodge . After dinner , theG . MASTER proposed "TheHealtb of the Queen , " which was drank with due Masonic loyalty .
Br . WINDEATT presided at the piano , and Bro . KNOWSLEY ably led the singing , taking several solos . In the course of the evening , Br . JAMES ROWE , a veteran . Vinson of more than 70 summers , sang with , remarkable vigour and ability the fine old national song , " Hail to thee , England , " and the beautiful
ballad . " Come , welcome ouce more . " Brc . THOMAS and Bro . CLASE also sang other songs with marked ability . In proposing the next toast , "The R . W . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Past Grand Master of England , " the GRAND MASTER remarked that the
toast was premature . It was intended to give His Royal Highness the honour of Past rank , but he had not got it yet . Every one of them would regard with pleasure the day when they could hail him as a brother , and he was sure that he would be well pleased to be called bv that name—our Royal brother
the Prince of Wales—( cheers ) . Air— " God bless the Prince of Wales . ' In proposing " The Most Worshipful the G . M . of England , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , K . T ., " the G . MASTER spoke in terms of the highest eulogy . The Earl of Zetland had been their Grand
Master for twenty-five years . It was true that their brethren in Ireland had in his Grace the Duke of Leinster a Grand Master who had most ably presided over them for fifty years . But the Earl of Zetland came next in length of services , and he did not say one word exceeding the praise he deserved
when he said that he had never seen a Graud Master who came up to him . ( Loud applause ) . Bro . METHAM , D . P . G . M ., proposed as the next toast " The R . W . the Provincial Graud Master of Devon , Bro . the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain of England . " The toast was received with
an outburst of enthusiasm . Everything , Bro . Metham remarked , that the G . Master hail said of the Earl of Zetland might be applied to himself . He trusted that he might be long spared to preside over them , and that during their lives there might be no occasion for any one to succeed him . Of bis many
good qualities he would say not a word , for they all knew tlidii as well as he did . ( Prolonged cheers ) . Air— " Auld lung syne . " The G . MASTER , iu acknowledging the compliment which had been so warmly accorded to him , expressed the gratifica'ion he felt at the song which
hail followed it ; and in reference to the sentiment of that song , remarked that fifty years had now nearly passed since he first put on the Masonic apron . It was a long time to look back , and he could not but feel that that very beautiful song touched a warm responsive chord in his heart . No doubt " auld
acquaintance" should not be forgot . He applied this sentiment to his desire , not to forget bis obligations to his brethren , and what was due to each and all of them ; which h .- > always endeavoured as much as possible to remember . ( Cheers ) . He next adverted to the desirability that care should bo
taken as to whom they admitted into the Craft , for it should never be forgotten that the moment a man passed the door of a lod . o with his apron on , they were bound to protect him as a brother , aud to receive him as a brother . They should take care , therefore , that they did not admit into any of their
h . dges a man who had been rejected elsewhere . ( Hear , hear . ) A number of other toasts were proposed and speeches made , and after a very pleasant tiay , the toast list having been got through , the company separated about half past six o ' clock .
BREAKFAST . —Errs ' s COCOA . —Grateful and Comforting . - The very agreeable character of this preparation lias rendered it a general favourite . The Civil Service O ' azclte remarks :- ' The singular success which Mr . Kpps attained by his iioiuoeojiatliiu preparation of cocoa lias never been surpassed by any experimentalist , liy n thorough
knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition , and by u careful application of tho line propeltus of well-selected cocoa , Sir . Kpps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately llavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor ' s hills . " Made simply with b-jhiiig water or milk . Sold by the Trade only in | lb ., { lb ., and i lb . tin-lined packets , labelled—JAMES Errs & Co ., Homoeopathic Chemists , Loudon .- AnVT .