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of onr native land in tha person of that gracious Prince , who is not only an illustrious chief in our Order , but heir to that empire on which the sun never sets , and heir , too , as we fondly hope of those virtues which have seated her . so firmly in the affections of all her

subjects . But a day so auspicious can best he made memorable among Masons by our rendering the circle of our Masonic duties complete by practising the leading characteristics of our order- —charity . Without some such act the keystone of the arch is still loose , the brightest

jewel in the Masonic tiara is still unpolished and unset . To this end I ask you to support the proposition of our revered Prov . Grand Master . The charity is indeed , my child , both by inheritance and adoption , dearer to me than anything else in the world , save those whom God

has given to me as my own , but I will plead to you for it on its intrinsic merits , not on personal grounds , although I should be ungrateful indeed if I neglected to acknowledge the munificent responses I have already received , and which have been accompanied by so many expressions

of confidence and goodwill towards myself . I plead to you , then , on behalf of the Asylum , on benevolent , patriotic , and Masonic grounds . Is it not our recognised duty , as Masons , to carry comfort and consolation to every one of our fellow creatures in the hour of their need ? The

Asylum does this in the persons of the most helpless class in the world , the destitute femzle rphan . Already it has rescued iooo such from want , ignorance , and vice , and it seeks by the erection of additional wings , to double the number of inmates , to give to those unhappy chil

dren wholesome food , instead of starvation , warm clothing and lodging instead of scanty rags and pinching cold , industrial , intellectual , moral , and religious teaching , instead of the blank mind which knows not wrong from right or good from evil , and the dulled soul which has

been as neglected as the body . They have been born into the world with faces as fair , with forms as graceful , with intelligence as bright as those possess , in whom all our affections are wrapped up , and it rests with you to say whether their future shall be as bright , although it may

be more humble , or whether it shall be so dark that humanity shudders at the contemplation . But for the aid of charity , begin their history as you may , it is sure to end in beggary or the streets , the refuge , the hospital , the union , and the pauper grave . And the class of miserables

for whom I am especially pleading have been reduced to this wretched plight , that our children should still be happy , and unpolluted by the touch of the invader . These children ' sfathersserved , fought , bledanddied that England might still be great , glorious and free .

By the sword , disease , fire , and shipwreck they fell by thousands , and until we came to the rescue no one asked what had become of the root tree which had been overthrown , of the faithful wives who had been made miserable widows , and the happy children who had been

made destitute orphans . And of these warriors , so faithful to their tru « t , many were ourbrethren , with whom we have interchanged the grasp of true and sure brotherhood . In the present there are now , and in the future there are sure to be many such claimants for relief , orphans of our

brave defenders and our brother Masons . Will yon not help them and shelter them within the walls where brotherl y love shall guide and guard them . I know , I feel , you will not only in this our Prov . Grand Lodge , but in your own lodges and in your own persons , and by votir own

influence . And such a testimonial of Masonic benevolence and patriotism , will silence all cavillers who ask "what is the good of Masonry ?" What more can I say to commend so good a cause to your support ? When you go back to your own family circles , and your own dear

children crowd around your knee , and ask with eager enquiring tongue and eye what you have seen and done to-day , tell them of the gracious princely presence in which you have stood , of the gorgeous exciting scene in which you

yourselves played a part . But tell , too , that you have helped to plant a tree , which , when all who have taken a part in to-day ' s pageant , have passed away , and which , when they and their children ' s children are forgotten , shall shelter under its

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widespread , fruitful branches , generation after generation of happy children , who but for its shelter would have drifted down life ' s rapid , turbid stream into the dread ocean of eternity , uncared for and unthought of , as neglected in mind and soul as in body .

Bro . Watts said no one appreciated the value of the institution more than himself , but at the same time he wished to call their attention to the fact that the object to which it was supposed that this money should be devoted was not a purely Masonic object . They ought not to lose

sight of the Fortescue Fund , which had greater claims upon their consideration and support . He hoped that they would not hear of such a proposition again , because he thought they were taking money which should go into a more

legitimate channel . He moved as an amendment that fifty guineas should be given , and if that were granted , he was quite sure it would be looked upon outside as a very handsome sum . As the amendment did not meet with a

seconder , it fell through , and a vote upon the original motion was then put and carried with unanimity , amidst loud applause . Bro . Jew had upon the notice paper a proposed alteration in the Bye Laws , but after some

discussion the question was postponed . The P . G . M . then called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the beautiful ceremonial in which the Masons of the two Provinces had that morning taken a part . He said that the arrangements which were entrusted to the Committee

had been carried out in the most efficient manner , and he asked the brethren piesent to join with him in giving the Committee a cordial vote of thanks for their services . Nothing could have been more orderly than the conduct of the immense crowd which filled the streets whilst the procession was going from Millbay to the Guild , hall .

Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martin , of Suffolk , seconded the motion , which was carried . On tjie motion ofthe P . G . M ., seconded by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Metham , the cordial thanks of the Grand Lodge were given the Mayor and Corporation of Plymouth , Both gentlemen spoke of the extreme cordiality and courtesy

with which they were received by His Worship and the municipal body . Bro . I . Latimer expressed his cordial thanks for the unanimous resolution ofthe Grant ! Lodge , thanking the Mayor and Corporation for their having granted the use of the hall . When the question was put to the Mayor and the members of the Committee it was received in the most

favourable manner , and everything was done in order to promote the success of the gathering . Bro . Wood , P . M . 421 , said there was a very strong feeling amongst some of our military brethren in consequence of their having been ,

for some reason or the other , prohibited from attending the procession of that day . He did not know the reason of it , but it was not due to the action of the military authorities , but to the action of the members of the Committee themselves , and he should like to know whether that

was true or not . Bro . Colonel Elliott said he was in a position to state that the order emanated from the Commander-in Chief , and that it was in compliance with the Queen ' s Regulations , which prohibited non-commissioned officers from taking any part in public demonstrations .

The sum of £ c , o was voted to the Fortescue Annuity Fund , and a further sum of ten guineas to the Torbay Infirmary . The following were appointed Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —

J . I . Mackenzie , P . M ., 164 ... Prov . G . S . W . T . Latimer . P . M ., 18 9 Prov . G . J . W . Rev . T . W . Lemon Prov . G . Chaplain Rev . W . Whittley , 106 Prov . G . Chaplain — Hambly Prov . G . Treas . W . Hugo , P . M ., 125 4 Prov . G . Reg . W . G . Rogers , P . M ., 112 ... Prov . G . Sec .

F . A . Thomas , P . M ., 12 47 ... Prov . G . S . D . J . Chapman , P . M ., 1402 Prov . J . G . D . H . F . Smith , P . M ., 954 Prov . G . S . ofW G . N . Burden , P . M ., 304 Prov . G . D . C . J . C . Yelland , F . M ., 39 Prov . G . A . D . C . J . Mills , P . M ., 113 5 Prov . G . Org . J . Lynn , P . M ., 230 Prov . G . S . B . H . Welch , P . M ., aoj Prov . G . Purs .

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J . C . Bignell , P . M ., 105 Prov . G . Stwd . J . Gould , P . M ., 444 Prov . G . Stwd . J . Redgate , P . M ., 1212 Prov . G . Stwd . A . Orchard , P . M ., 16 4 Prov . G . Stwd . W . H . Baker , P . M ., 847 Prov . G . Stwd . D . Attwood , P . M ., 1135 Prov . G . Stwd . J . Gregory , 142 Prov . G . Tyler . J . Rogers , 202 Prov . G . Tyler . In presenting the Rev . W . Whittley to the

office of Prov . Grand Junior Chaplain , the Prov . G . M . said this was the first time in the history of Masonry in the province that a Nonconformist Minister had received such an appointment . He was quite sure that the two Grand Chaplains would work harmoniously together . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in dtae form .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , S . V . P . sat as President j Bro . James Brett , J . V . P ., as S . V . P . and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , as T-V . P .

Bros . John Hervey , G . S . 5 Joseph Smith , P . G . O . ; John Wright , G . P . 5 H . G . Buss , and several other brethren were also present . The sum of £ 170 was voted to cases of distress . An American brother , who was assisted last

September , with £ 5 to take him to America , sent a remittance for that amount to the lodge , and expressing his thanks for the timely aid afforded him . At the Board of Masters which preceded the Lodge of Benevolence , notice of motion was given by the Grand Master that he

would at next Grand Lodge move a vote of condolence on the death of the Earl of Dalhousie , as Past Deputy Grand Master of England , and another to be sent to Grand Lodge of Scotland , on the loss of the same nobleman , as Past Grand Master Mason of Scotland .

" Keep Stright."

" KEEP STRIGHT . "

From the forthcoming little volume , entitled " Rhymes and Sketches to illustrate the Cleveland Dialect , " by Mrs . G . M . Tvveddell ( FLORENCE CLEVELAND ) .

In all yer deems i' this world , Deea reet wi' all yer might ; Wrang nivver can be reet , yeh knaw , An' seea as through life yeh go Keep stright !

Frae heearly youth , te hoary age , You sud mackt your delight To deea yer best for yan another , An' kahndly help a fallin' brother Te keep stright .

Sud munney tempt yjh te deea wrong , Just gi' this thowt some wei ght , Sail Ah be happier wi' this brass ? Ah doubt yeh weeant ; seea let it pass : Keep stright .

Deeal honestly wiv ivvery yan , Then you'll feel happy quite : Deeant muck yer mouth widonnylee ; Whativver t ' consequence may be , Keep stright .

Hawf t' misery there is i' t' world We seean mud put te flight : God sent us lots o' happiness , Bud our creeakt ways oft mak it less . Keep stright !

HOLLOWAY ' OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Coughs , influ . enza . —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the lungs , in common colds , acd influenza . The Pills taken internally and the Ointment rubbed externally are exceedingly efficacious . When influenza is epidemic this treatment is easiest , safest , and surest . Holloway ' s Pills and

Ointment purify the blood , remove all obstructions to its free circulation through the lungs , relieve the over-gorged air tubes , and render respiration free without reducing the strength , initating the nerves , or depressing the spirits . Such are the ready means of saving suffering when afflicted with colds , coughs , bronchitis , and other complaints , by which too many are seriously and permanently afflicted in every country . — ADVT .