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Article THE GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO BRO. SAMUEL WIT FEY, V.W. D.G.M FOR WILTS. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO AN OFFICER OF HINDPOOL LODGE. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO AN OFFICER OF HINDPOOL LODGE. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOMERSET. Page 1 of 2 →
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The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .
We have received the following circular from the Grand Master of Quebec , addressed to all Grand Lodges : — Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient Free ib = Accepted Masons . Office of the Grand Master , Richmond , Province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada ,
Jan . 21 , 1 S 70 . I have the honor to communicate to you the following additional information concerning the Grand Lodge o ? Quebec . 1 st . —At the dates affixed , the five lodges mentioned below , declared their adherence to their Grand Lo . lge , viz : "The Clarcnceville" Lodge , Clareiicev'dle , District
of Bedford , No . 152 , Reg . of "Grand Lodge of Canada , " ( still so-called ) on November 16 . "The Albion" Lodge , City of Quebec , No . 17 , Reg . of the United Grand Lodge of England , on the late festival of St . John the Evangelist , at its one hundred and nineteenth anniversary . "The Harrington" Lodge , City of Quebec , No . 49 . Reg . of " Canada , " on the same day as the preceding .
"The Hoyle" Lodge , Lacolle , District of Montreal , No . 60 , Reg . of " Canada , " on the 4 th January instant . "The Chateauguay " Lodge , Huntingdon , District of Montreal , No . 20 S , Reg . of ' Canada " " on the 6 th January instant . 2 nd . —Information has been received by me , that two other Lodges of different Grand Registers , are at present arranging to take the same action as above .
3 rd . —It is confidently expected that the time is not far distant when the few remaining lodges will also voluntarily declare their adherence to lhe Grand Lodge of Quebec . 4 th . —It is with profound satisfaction that I have the honor further to report , that at its late Communication on the nth instant , the most Worshipful , the Grand Lodge
of Columbia , extended fraternal recognition to this Grand Lodge as a sister Grand Lodge . Sth . —It now becomes my painful duty further to inform you , that at an early day , I will cause to be forwarded to your Grand Body , a refutation ofthe principal part ofthe published proceedings of the "Grand Lodge of Canada , " at a special communication held on December 1 st , 1 S 69 , —and an exposure of the conduct
of a . fezo of its officials , anent the Grand Lodge of Quebec , an 1 those who co-operated in its formation . With the best wishes for the prosperity of your Grand Lodge , I have the honor to he , M . W . Sir , Officers and Brethren , yours fraternally , J . II . GRAHAM , Grand Master of G . L . of Quebec . EDSON KEMP , Grand Sec .
Presentation To Bro. Samuel Wit Fey, V.W. D.G.M For Wilts.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . SAMUEL WIT FEY , V . W . D . G . M FOR WILTS .
On Wednesday last week the Lodge of Friendship and Unity , No . 1271 , " held their monthly meeting at the Town Hall , Bradford-on-Avon , at which there was a full attendance of the members . There was an unusual interest felt from its being known that the Worshipful
Master , Richard de M . Lawson , Esq ., would present to Bro . Samuel Wittey , the V . W . Deputy Grand Master for Wilts , a beautifully carved " Gavel " as a memorial of the dedication of thc lodge in October last , and as a mark of esteem and respect . After the ordinary business of the evening had been transacted , the presentation was made by . the W . M ., in very kind and flattering terms
, to whicli the D . P . G . M . male a suitable reply . There were also several brethren from Bath present to witness the ceremony . The carving on lhe Gavel is most exquisitely done , and is the work of thc Worshipful Master , who is much celebrated as an amateur carver in wood . The Gavel is made of very old oak , taken from the ruins of a monastery in the neighbourhood of Bradford . AIOIIL ' the
handle is entwined a wreath of acorns an 1 leaves , while around the head and on lhe top of it are wreaths of the pomegranate and lotus . In the centre of the head and within a circle is carved the insignia of oflhe of a D . P . G . M ., with the name of the county , Wiltshire . The Gavel is enclosed in a handsome case lined with purple velvet .
We also understand that at the unanimous request of all the Royal Arch Chapters in Wiltshire , a patent has been granted by the Grand Lodge of England , appointing Companion Samuel Wittey , Provincial Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry for Wiltshire . Thc
installation is expected lo take place in June next , at thc Qecen ' s Hotel , Swindon , when John Hervey , Esq ., the Grand Secretary for England , has promised to preside , and a large attendance of the Companions of the Order is expected .
Presentation To An Officer Of Hindpool Lodge.
PRESENTATION TO AN OFFICER OF HINDPOOL LODGE .
Oa Tiiesaay evening last week , at the termination of the ordinary lo . lge business of the Lodge of Hindpool , No . 1225 , W . M . Cornfield , in a valedictory address presented to Bro . Robert William Graham , Junior Warden , a purse of money , subscribed by the brethren ofthe lodge , the occasion of which will be seen from the following remarks : —
WORSHIPFUL MASTER CORNFIELD said : Last lo . lge night Bro . UraliniaiiiyjuiieeJ his intention to leave Engl . iivI for Canada . As you well know , the lo . lge was greatly surprised , and we all felt very sorry that we were going so soon to lose him . I lost no lime in calling lhe oflicers together 10 consult on the best moans of showing our ro-p .-ct for Bro . Graham . We considered that , as he
was about to enter upon a new enterprise , he would require something in addition to an expression of goodwill , a little monetary assistance would be the best manner of marking our esteem for him . A number of brethren at once put down their names for respectable sums . The time was certainly short , but I hope what is now presented will be received in the same spirit it is contri-
Presentation To An Officer Of Hindpool Lodge.
buted . I am sure I only repeat the opinion of the whole lodge when I say that we are all much indebted to Bro . Graham for the great amount of time he has devoted to the origin and continuance of the lodge , and we are very sorry he is parting from it . I beg bis acceptance of this small testimony of esteem , and I hope he will keep the purse and spend the contents in improving his future
condition , which I am sure none more than his brethren wish may be one of success . Bro . GIIAHAM then rose and said -. Worshipful Master , Brother Officers , and Brethren of the Hindpool Lodge , — I beg to thank you very much for the kind testimonial you have presented me with this evening . Since I have heard of your kind intention I have many times asked
myself the question , in what way ov manner have I become deservingof such an honour ? For , brethren , it is an honour , and a very great one , and as such I feel it ; but , believe me , Worshipful Master and Brethren , it- did not require such a proof on your part to make me believe that I was kindly remembered by you all . I have been acquainted with many of you for a long time , in fact I may say ever
since I came to Barrow , and the pleasant hours I have spent with you will never be forgotten . In again alluding to your kind present I may say , brethren , I do not feel that I deserve it . If in the formation of this lodge ( of which I am proud to say I was one of the originators ) , I did anything to meet your approbation I may say it was a labour of love , and the cordial co-operation of all helped
to make thc work much easier ; and , brethren , I ask you tolookatthegreatsuccesswe have achieved . We beganonly with eleven members ( but every one as true as steel ) , and now , brethren , we number thirty-four . That in itself is enough to prove that we have been very successful , but there is a dearer and much warmer topic to me than that I have spoken of , and that is the manner of conducting the
business and the working of the lodge . I may be wrong , but I believe it to be as near perfect as anything possibly can be ; and I feel , brethren , that the day is not far distant when the lodge will be pointed out as one of at least as well worked lodges as any in thc Western Division of Lancashire . And now , brethren , allow me to thank you all once more for the kindness and brotherly love I have always received at your hands , and be assured that in the
new home I am going to in the l * ar West , I shall carry with me the feeling that-I have left behind me many kind and well-wishing friends . And now , brethren , I wish you all farewell ; for in all human probability , I shall never take part with you in lodge duties again , and if so , brethren , let us live that when our duties on this earth are over we may all meet in that Grand Lodge above where the world's Great Architect lives and reicrns for ever and
ever . Bro . GRAHAM then begged the lodge to accept his photograph , which was received with pleasure , lt is a splendid work of art , 12111 . by 10 on the enlarged process , and will in future be placed in the lodge room . After the presentation , Bro . BAOOT , Secretary of the Lodtre Hartington , No . 1021 , wished to make a few
remarks on behalf of his lodge . He said he had much pleasure in being able to witness the proceedings to-night . He said he had made it known to his lodge that Bro . Graham was leaving England , and was glad to say that thc sentiments expressed by many members were highly complimentary to Bro . Graham . He was sure they wished him every success in his new undertaking .
P . L . EVERARD & Co . ' s COLLECTION * OF PICTURES . M . Everard has fitted up his gallery in anticipation of the coming season , and on the several walls hang nearly a thousand pictures , productions of the foreign schools ; principally those of Belgium an 1 Holland—examples of modern English art . The artists of France and Germany are also represented by some of their leading masters . M .
Everard is a Belgian , highly esteemed and respected in his own country ; he possesses the confidence of its principal painters ; while with those of other kingdoms he has established the intimate relations that arise from experience and trust . As a dealer , he is well-kn iwn to collectors in England ; in several of lhe principal cities ami towns he holds annual exhibitions , and has thus formed a large and
valuable connection among collectors in Great Britain , who have had "dealings" with him that have been entirely satisfactory to both . It would startle our readers to know how many piclures he has disposed of in England and Scotland during the past year . Those who desire the acquisition of works by foreign masters will be well pleased to know where may be-seen such a collection as that
under notice , and where they may obtain intercourse with a dealer whose professional integrity and general knowledge may be depended upon . The gallery , including several auxiliary rooms , is large , as it may well be to hang a number of pictures approaching a thousand ; they are of various degrees and orders of merit , ranging in cost from comparatively small to high sums , and consisting of early
efforts by artists seeking fame , and productions of those who have achieved it ; so that various taste , as well as purses , may be considered and ministered to . It is scarcely necessary for us to do more than print a list of artists who have contributed to this exhibition : —Portacls , Auguste Bonhcur , Ed . Frere , Duvergcr , Alma Tadcma , Koekoek , Baumgartncr , J . II . L . Dc Haas , Van
Schcndel , Trayer , F . Willcms , Ary SchcfTer , Vcrschuur , E . Fichcl , Clays , Plassan , Eugene , Vcrboeckhovcn , Goupil , f . con Dansaert , Vanhove , Bourgereau , Henrietta Brown , Ungues Merle . The minor candidates for renown arc numerous , and among ihem are some who will be sure to find patrons in England , not alone for the merit of their projections as Art-works , but for the interests of the
subjects they select . A visit to the gallery of E . Everard will be amply repaid ; it cannot fail to be accepted as one ofthe Art-treats of lhe British Metropolis . It is probable that we shall describe the collection at greater length in a future number , for among the productions here exhibited are several that demand more detailed notices than we can this week give them .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOMERSET .
CONSECRATION OF THE VALE OF BRISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1296 . On Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., a Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency was held at the White Hart Hotel , Brislington , when a very numerous assemblage of Grand Officers and other brethren from the provinces Somerset , Wilts , Bristol , and Wales attended . The chief feature
on the agenda paper was the Consecration of the Vale of Brislington Lodge , No . 1296 . Amongst the brethren present we observed , Bros . Capt . Bridges , W . D . P . G . M . of Somerset ; W . A . F . Powell , W . D . P . G . M . of Bristol ; Saml . Wittey , W . D . P . G . M . of Wilts ; Morris , W . D . P . G . iM . of Wales ; Bro . Major . Genl . G . B . Munbce , J . ., P . S . G . W . of Somerset ; Capt .
F . G . Irwin , P . J . G . W . of Somerset ; Rev . J . C . Pigot , . B . D ., and Rev . Wm . Hunt , M . A ., Prov . G . Chaplains of Somerset ; Wm . Parham , P . G . R . of the Province ; R . C . Else . P . G . Sec . of Somerset ; Samuel Cooper , P . G . S . of ' W . ; Dr . Samuel Bryant , P . G . D . C . of Bristol , and W . M . designate of 1296 ; ] . G . Sharpe , P . G . S . B . ; I . W . Mosworthy , P . G . O . ; E . S . Appleby ,
P . G . 1-urst . ; B . Cox , T . E . Inskip , and Capt . W . Long , P . G . Stewards of Somerset ; R . Hellier , P . G . Ty . ; I . L . Stothert ( 53 ) , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thos . Moultie , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Parfitt , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Purclie ** , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Ii . Bowden , P . P . G . W . ; I . B . Marwood , P . P . G . R . ; I . R . Bramble , P . P . G . R . ; C . Milson , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . A . Page , P . P . S . G . W . of Bristol ;
H . A . Low ( 103 ) , Samuel Abbott ( 6 S ) . Capt . J . Townsend ( 1222 ) , S . E . Taylor ( 6 S 6 ) , W . Cooper ( 6 S 6 ) , Thos . Clarke , S . W . ( 1222 ) , J . A . Clarke ( 686 ) , \ V . Benson ( 68 ) , G . Hutchins ( 68 ) , David Williams ( 6 S 6 ) , Robt . Scott ( 6 S ) , C . J . Vizard ( 103 ) , A . W . Butter ( 1222 ) Bcnjn . Gay ( 326 ) , Robt . Gregory ( 1222 ) , J . I-I . Mac Parian ( 103 ) , Dr . II . Swete ( 1222 ) , W . Sage ( S 6 ) , Edwd .,
Gregory , Organist ( 1222 ) , A . W . Scott ( 906 ) , W . Lawrence ( 686 ) , * C . H . Whereat ( 1222 ) , E . L . Hill ( 906 ) , P . T . Dick ( 1222 ) , Thos . Keene , S . W . ( 906 ) , R . Packer ( 906 ) , W . Pearce ( 610 ) , J . Cornwall , P . M . ( 772 ) , George Gay ( 326 ) . Shortly after one o ' clock the W . D . P . G . M . of the province , accompanied by his Grand Officers , entered the
lodge-room in procession , and proceeded to open the P . G . Lodge in due form . It was unanimously resolved , on a motion made by the P . G . Sec , and seconded by Bro .. White , " That a sum of 25 guineas be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the province in aid of the Masonic Boys' School , and that the said amount be placed on thc R . W . P . G . M . Bro . the Earl
of Carnarvon ' s list , he having kindly undertaken to represent the province as steward at the forthcoming festival . The other business ofthe P . G . L . being disposed of , the W . D . P . G . M . closed the lodge in due form , and at once commenced with the Consecration of the Vale of Brislington Lodge , A o . 1296 , nnd , having appointed the
Wardens ( pro . fern . ) , opened the lodge in the three degrees . The P . G . CHAPLAIN offered up a prayer , and Bro . ELSE , P . G . Sec , addressed the W . D . P . G . M ., who desired him to read the petition ancl warrant , and the brethren present approving of the officers named therein , Bro . I'liioT , P . G . Chap ., delivered an oration on the
nature and principles of Masonry , as follows : Brethren , it is an antient and valuable usage of our order never to permit meetings called together for an object such as now calls us together , to pass by unimproved ; and in discharge , of the duties now entrusted to mc , I now address you , and I anxiously and earnestly , at this portion of the ceremonial , solicit your consideration of the subject lo which I would
direct attention . Did I not know , Brethren , that the once extended hand of brotherly friendship was still held out . I should indeed , as a young mason , hesitate to address the worshipful and venerable brethren whom I see around me , men who have wrought upon the blessed and holy structure of Masonry for years , where I have wrought but hours . I will at once assume , Brethren , that the object of
our assembly this day is a cause of undoubted praise and thankfulness to T . G . A . O . T . U ., and of joy and gratulation to every brother . It is scarcely two years since the lodge to which I belong , viz . 1222 , was established , ancl I remark that thc No . of thc Vale of Brislington Lodge , upon the consecration of which we arc now engaged , is numbered 1296 , showing an increase in this time of 74
lodges . Whilst , then , we continually bless T . G . A . O . T U . that He gives tlie strength we need—whilst wc entreat Him to continue and adorn our brethren with such virtues , that He may be pleased to increase its ranks and extend its influence—bear wc in mind that blessing is a consequent upon the fulfillment of duty , and the fulfillment of duty requires exertions ; audit is " the necessity" of
exertion in masonic knowledge , " objects , and duties , which I would embrace this opportunity to press upon our assembly , both collectively and individually , particularly in the present times and phases of our world's age . Exertion , masonically directed , is energy and endeavour directed to the increase of the knowledge ancl glory of tlie G . A . O . T . U ., and of goodwill and blessing to men . A
MS ., reputed of the time of Henry VI ., says of masonry , " Yett teeth the sly He of nature ye understondynge of the myglite that ys therein . It also asserts that NIasons have taught to mankind the arts of agriculture , architecture , astronomy , geometry , and others . One of the antient precepts of Pythagoras is " sleep not at noon ; " again ,
Anderson says , "The cn < . \ , moral , and purpose of masonry is to subdue our passions , not to do our own will ; lo make . a daily progress in a laudable arl , and to promote morality , charity , good-fellowship , good nature , and . humanity ,. ' " . ' . and a reply , well known to us all is , " Masonry is a beautiful system of morality , veiled in allegory , and illustrated by symbols . " Not to multiply quotations , let us at once
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The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .
We have received the following circular from the Grand Master of Quebec , addressed to all Grand Lodges : — Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient Free ib = Accepted Masons . Office of the Grand Master , Richmond , Province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada ,
Jan . 21 , 1 S 70 . I have the honor to communicate to you the following additional information concerning the Grand Lodge o ? Quebec . 1 st . —At the dates affixed , the five lodges mentioned below , declared their adherence to their Grand Lo . lge , viz : "The Clarcnceville" Lodge , Clareiicev'dle , District
of Bedford , No . 152 , Reg . of "Grand Lodge of Canada , " ( still so-called ) on November 16 . "The Albion" Lodge , City of Quebec , No . 17 , Reg . of the United Grand Lodge of England , on the late festival of St . John the Evangelist , at its one hundred and nineteenth anniversary . "The Harrington" Lodge , City of Quebec , No . 49 . Reg . of " Canada , " on the same day as the preceding .
"The Hoyle" Lodge , Lacolle , District of Montreal , No . 60 , Reg . of " Canada , " on the 4 th January instant . "The Chateauguay " Lodge , Huntingdon , District of Montreal , No . 20 S , Reg . of ' Canada " " on the 6 th January instant . 2 nd . —Information has been received by me , that two other Lodges of different Grand Registers , are at present arranging to take the same action as above .
3 rd . —It is confidently expected that the time is not far distant when the few remaining lodges will also voluntarily declare their adherence to lhe Grand Lodge of Quebec . 4 th . —It is with profound satisfaction that I have the honor further to report , that at its late Communication on the nth instant , the most Worshipful , the Grand Lodge
of Columbia , extended fraternal recognition to this Grand Lodge as a sister Grand Lodge . Sth . —It now becomes my painful duty further to inform you , that at an early day , I will cause to be forwarded to your Grand Body , a refutation ofthe principal part ofthe published proceedings of the "Grand Lodge of Canada , " at a special communication held on December 1 st , 1 S 69 , —and an exposure of the conduct
of a . fezo of its officials , anent the Grand Lodge of Quebec , an 1 those who co-operated in its formation . With the best wishes for the prosperity of your Grand Lodge , I have the honor to he , M . W . Sir , Officers and Brethren , yours fraternally , J . II . GRAHAM , Grand Master of G . L . of Quebec . EDSON KEMP , Grand Sec .
Presentation To Bro. Samuel Wit Fey, V.W. D.G.M For Wilts.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . SAMUEL WIT FEY , V . W . D . G . M FOR WILTS .
On Wednesday last week the Lodge of Friendship and Unity , No . 1271 , " held their monthly meeting at the Town Hall , Bradford-on-Avon , at which there was a full attendance of the members . There was an unusual interest felt from its being known that the Worshipful
Master , Richard de M . Lawson , Esq ., would present to Bro . Samuel Wittey , the V . W . Deputy Grand Master for Wilts , a beautifully carved " Gavel " as a memorial of the dedication of thc lodge in October last , and as a mark of esteem and respect . After the ordinary business of the evening had been transacted , the presentation was made by . the W . M ., in very kind and flattering terms
, to whicli the D . P . G . M . male a suitable reply . There were also several brethren from Bath present to witness the ceremony . The carving on lhe Gavel is most exquisitely done , and is the work of thc Worshipful Master , who is much celebrated as an amateur carver in wood . The Gavel is made of very old oak , taken from the ruins of a monastery in the neighbourhood of Bradford . AIOIIL ' the
handle is entwined a wreath of acorns an 1 leaves , while around the head and on lhe top of it are wreaths of the pomegranate and lotus . In the centre of the head and within a circle is carved the insignia of oflhe of a D . P . G . M ., with the name of the county , Wiltshire . The Gavel is enclosed in a handsome case lined with purple velvet .
We also understand that at the unanimous request of all the Royal Arch Chapters in Wiltshire , a patent has been granted by the Grand Lodge of England , appointing Companion Samuel Wittey , Provincial Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry for Wiltshire . Thc
installation is expected lo take place in June next , at thc Qecen ' s Hotel , Swindon , when John Hervey , Esq ., the Grand Secretary for England , has promised to preside , and a large attendance of the Companions of the Order is expected .
Presentation To An Officer Of Hindpool Lodge.
PRESENTATION TO AN OFFICER OF HINDPOOL LODGE .
Oa Tiiesaay evening last week , at the termination of the ordinary lo . lge business of the Lodge of Hindpool , No . 1225 , W . M . Cornfield , in a valedictory address presented to Bro . Robert William Graham , Junior Warden , a purse of money , subscribed by the brethren ofthe lodge , the occasion of which will be seen from the following remarks : —
WORSHIPFUL MASTER CORNFIELD said : Last lo . lge night Bro . UraliniaiiiyjuiieeJ his intention to leave Engl . iivI for Canada . As you well know , the lo . lge was greatly surprised , and we all felt very sorry that we were going so soon to lose him . I lost no lime in calling lhe oflicers together 10 consult on the best moans of showing our ro-p .-ct for Bro . Graham . We considered that , as he
was about to enter upon a new enterprise , he would require something in addition to an expression of goodwill , a little monetary assistance would be the best manner of marking our esteem for him . A number of brethren at once put down their names for respectable sums . The time was certainly short , but I hope what is now presented will be received in the same spirit it is contri-
Presentation To An Officer Of Hindpool Lodge.
buted . I am sure I only repeat the opinion of the whole lodge when I say that we are all much indebted to Bro . Graham for the great amount of time he has devoted to the origin and continuance of the lodge , and we are very sorry he is parting from it . I beg bis acceptance of this small testimony of esteem , and I hope he will keep the purse and spend the contents in improving his future
condition , which I am sure none more than his brethren wish may be one of success . Bro . GIIAHAM then rose and said -. Worshipful Master , Brother Officers , and Brethren of the Hindpool Lodge , — I beg to thank you very much for the kind testimonial you have presented me with this evening . Since I have heard of your kind intention I have many times asked
myself the question , in what way ov manner have I become deservingof such an honour ? For , brethren , it is an honour , and a very great one , and as such I feel it ; but , believe me , Worshipful Master and Brethren , it- did not require such a proof on your part to make me believe that I was kindly remembered by you all . I have been acquainted with many of you for a long time , in fact I may say ever
since I came to Barrow , and the pleasant hours I have spent with you will never be forgotten . In again alluding to your kind present I may say , brethren , I do not feel that I deserve it . If in the formation of this lodge ( of which I am proud to say I was one of the originators ) , I did anything to meet your approbation I may say it was a labour of love , and the cordial co-operation of all helped
to make thc work much easier ; and , brethren , I ask you tolookatthegreatsuccesswe have achieved . We beganonly with eleven members ( but every one as true as steel ) , and now , brethren , we number thirty-four . That in itself is enough to prove that we have been very successful , but there is a dearer and much warmer topic to me than that I have spoken of , and that is the manner of conducting the
business and the working of the lodge . I may be wrong , but I believe it to be as near perfect as anything possibly can be ; and I feel , brethren , that the day is not far distant when the lodge will be pointed out as one of at least as well worked lodges as any in thc Western Division of Lancashire . And now , brethren , allow me to thank you all once more for the kindness and brotherly love I have always received at your hands , and be assured that in the
new home I am going to in the l * ar West , I shall carry with me the feeling that-I have left behind me many kind and well-wishing friends . And now , brethren , I wish you all farewell ; for in all human probability , I shall never take part with you in lodge duties again , and if so , brethren , let us live that when our duties on this earth are over we may all meet in that Grand Lodge above where the world's Great Architect lives and reicrns for ever and
ever . Bro . GRAHAM then begged the lodge to accept his photograph , which was received with pleasure , lt is a splendid work of art , 12111 . by 10 on the enlarged process , and will in future be placed in the lodge room . After the presentation , Bro . BAOOT , Secretary of the Lodtre Hartington , No . 1021 , wished to make a few
remarks on behalf of his lodge . He said he had much pleasure in being able to witness the proceedings to-night . He said he had made it known to his lodge that Bro . Graham was leaving England , and was glad to say that thc sentiments expressed by many members were highly complimentary to Bro . Graham . He was sure they wished him every success in his new undertaking .
P . L . EVERARD & Co . ' s COLLECTION * OF PICTURES . M . Everard has fitted up his gallery in anticipation of the coming season , and on the several walls hang nearly a thousand pictures , productions of the foreign schools ; principally those of Belgium an 1 Holland—examples of modern English art . The artists of France and Germany are also represented by some of their leading masters . M .
Everard is a Belgian , highly esteemed and respected in his own country ; he possesses the confidence of its principal painters ; while with those of other kingdoms he has established the intimate relations that arise from experience and trust . As a dealer , he is well-kn iwn to collectors in England ; in several of lhe principal cities ami towns he holds annual exhibitions , and has thus formed a large and
valuable connection among collectors in Great Britain , who have had "dealings" with him that have been entirely satisfactory to both . It would startle our readers to know how many piclures he has disposed of in England and Scotland during the past year . Those who desire the acquisition of works by foreign masters will be well pleased to know where may be-seen such a collection as that
under notice , and where they may obtain intercourse with a dealer whose professional integrity and general knowledge may be depended upon . The gallery , including several auxiliary rooms , is large , as it may well be to hang a number of pictures approaching a thousand ; they are of various degrees and orders of merit , ranging in cost from comparatively small to high sums , and consisting of early
efforts by artists seeking fame , and productions of those who have achieved it ; so that various taste , as well as purses , may be considered and ministered to . It is scarcely necessary for us to do more than print a list of artists who have contributed to this exhibition : —Portacls , Auguste Bonhcur , Ed . Frere , Duvergcr , Alma Tadcma , Koekoek , Baumgartncr , J . II . L . Dc Haas , Van
Schcndel , Trayer , F . Willcms , Ary SchcfTer , Vcrschuur , E . Fichcl , Clays , Plassan , Eugene , Vcrboeckhovcn , Goupil , f . con Dansaert , Vanhove , Bourgereau , Henrietta Brown , Ungues Merle . The minor candidates for renown arc numerous , and among ihem are some who will be sure to find patrons in England , not alone for the merit of their projections as Art-works , but for the interests of the
subjects they select . A visit to the gallery of E . Everard will be amply repaid ; it cannot fail to be accepted as one ofthe Art-treats of lhe British Metropolis . It is probable that we shall describe the collection at greater length in a future number , for among the productions here exhibited are several that demand more detailed notices than we can this week give them .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOMERSET .
CONSECRATION OF THE VALE OF BRISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1296 . On Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., a Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency was held at the White Hart Hotel , Brislington , when a very numerous assemblage of Grand Officers and other brethren from the provinces Somerset , Wilts , Bristol , and Wales attended . The chief feature
on the agenda paper was the Consecration of the Vale of Brislington Lodge , No . 1296 . Amongst the brethren present we observed , Bros . Capt . Bridges , W . D . P . G . M . of Somerset ; W . A . F . Powell , W . D . P . G . M . of Bristol ; Saml . Wittey , W . D . P . G . M . of Wilts ; Morris , W . D . P . G . iM . of Wales ; Bro . Major . Genl . G . B . Munbce , J . ., P . S . G . W . of Somerset ; Capt .
F . G . Irwin , P . J . G . W . of Somerset ; Rev . J . C . Pigot , . B . D ., and Rev . Wm . Hunt , M . A ., Prov . G . Chaplains of Somerset ; Wm . Parham , P . G . R . of the Province ; R . C . Else . P . G . Sec . of Somerset ; Samuel Cooper , P . G . S . of ' W . ; Dr . Samuel Bryant , P . G . D . C . of Bristol , and W . M . designate of 1296 ; ] . G . Sharpe , P . G . S . B . ; I . W . Mosworthy , P . G . O . ; E . S . Appleby ,
P . G . 1-urst . ; B . Cox , T . E . Inskip , and Capt . W . Long , P . G . Stewards of Somerset ; R . Hellier , P . G . Ty . ; I . L . Stothert ( 53 ) , P . P . S . G . W . ; Thos . Moultie , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Parfitt , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Purclie ** , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Ii . Bowden , P . P . G . W . ; I . B . Marwood , P . P . G . R . ; I . R . Bramble , P . P . G . R . ; C . Milson , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . A . Page , P . P . S . G . W . of Bristol ;
H . A . Low ( 103 ) , Samuel Abbott ( 6 S ) . Capt . J . Townsend ( 1222 ) , S . E . Taylor ( 6 S 6 ) , W . Cooper ( 6 S 6 ) , Thos . Clarke , S . W . ( 1222 ) , J . A . Clarke ( 686 ) , \ V . Benson ( 68 ) , G . Hutchins ( 68 ) , David Williams ( 6 S 6 ) , Robt . Scott ( 6 S ) , C . J . Vizard ( 103 ) , A . W . Butter ( 1222 ) Bcnjn . Gay ( 326 ) , Robt . Gregory ( 1222 ) , J . I-I . Mac Parian ( 103 ) , Dr . II . Swete ( 1222 ) , W . Sage ( S 6 ) , Edwd .,
Gregory , Organist ( 1222 ) , A . W . Scott ( 906 ) , W . Lawrence ( 686 ) , * C . H . Whereat ( 1222 ) , E . L . Hill ( 906 ) , P . T . Dick ( 1222 ) , Thos . Keene , S . W . ( 906 ) , R . Packer ( 906 ) , W . Pearce ( 610 ) , J . Cornwall , P . M . ( 772 ) , George Gay ( 326 ) . Shortly after one o ' clock the W . D . P . G . M . of the province , accompanied by his Grand Officers , entered the
lodge-room in procession , and proceeded to open the P . G . Lodge in due form . It was unanimously resolved , on a motion made by the P . G . Sec , and seconded by Bro .. White , " That a sum of 25 guineas be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the province in aid of the Masonic Boys' School , and that the said amount be placed on thc R . W . P . G . M . Bro . the Earl
of Carnarvon ' s list , he having kindly undertaken to represent the province as steward at the forthcoming festival . The other business ofthe P . G . L . being disposed of , the W . D . P . G . M . closed the lodge in due form , and at once commenced with the Consecration of the Vale of Brislington Lodge , A o . 1296 , nnd , having appointed the
Wardens ( pro . fern . ) , opened the lodge in the three degrees . The P . G . CHAPLAIN offered up a prayer , and Bro . ELSE , P . G . Sec , addressed the W . D . P . G . M ., who desired him to read the petition ancl warrant , and the brethren present approving of the officers named therein , Bro . I'liioT , P . G . Chap ., delivered an oration on the
nature and principles of Masonry , as follows : Brethren , it is an antient and valuable usage of our order never to permit meetings called together for an object such as now calls us together , to pass by unimproved ; and in discharge , of the duties now entrusted to mc , I now address you , and I anxiously and earnestly , at this portion of the ceremonial , solicit your consideration of the subject lo which I would
direct attention . Did I not know , Brethren , that the once extended hand of brotherly friendship was still held out . I should indeed , as a young mason , hesitate to address the worshipful and venerable brethren whom I see around me , men who have wrought upon the blessed and holy structure of Masonry for years , where I have wrought but hours . I will at once assume , Brethren , that the object of
our assembly this day is a cause of undoubted praise and thankfulness to T . G . A . O . T . U ., and of joy and gratulation to every brother . It is scarcely two years since the lodge to which I belong , viz . 1222 , was established , ancl I remark that thc No . of thc Vale of Brislington Lodge , upon the consecration of which we arc now engaged , is numbered 1296 , showing an increase in this time of 74
lodges . Whilst , then , we continually bless T . G . A . O . T U . that He gives tlie strength we need—whilst wc entreat Him to continue and adorn our brethren with such virtues , that He may be pleased to increase its ranks and extend its influence—bear wc in mind that blessing is a consequent upon the fulfillment of duty , and the fulfillment of duty requires exertions ; audit is " the necessity" of
exertion in masonic knowledge , " objects , and duties , which I would embrace this opportunity to press upon our assembly , both collectively and individually , particularly in the present times and phases of our world's age . Exertion , masonically directed , is energy and endeavour directed to the increase of the knowledge ancl glory of tlie G . A . O . T . U ., and of goodwill and blessing to men . A
MS ., reputed of the time of Henry VI ., says of masonry , " Yett teeth the sly He of nature ye understondynge of the myglite that ys therein . It also asserts that NIasons have taught to mankind the arts of agriculture , architecture , astronomy , geometry , and others . One of the antient precepts of Pythagoras is " sleep not at noon ; " again ,
Anderson says , "The cn < . \ , moral , and purpose of masonry is to subdue our passions , not to do our own will ; lo make . a daily progress in a laudable arl , and to promote morality , charity , good-fellowship , good nature , and . humanity ,. ' " . ' . and a reply , well known to us all is , " Masonry is a beautiful system of morality , veiled in allegory , and illustrated by symbols . " Not to multiply quotations , let us at once