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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
Prov . G . a'L , nine years ago . From commencing then with nine lodges they had now increased to twenty-one , almost too fast , for it made thc task of appointing Prov . G . Officers .: very year a more difficult one . He regretted the absence < if the " Prov . D . G . Master through an accidental cricket ; but he thought it was a matter for congratulation that he was possessed if sufficient vigour to make such an accident
possible . Hc then said that he wished to offer some remarks en the duties of Masters of lodges . He wished it to be clearly understood that the minimum of work he required from Masters of lodges was that they should not only be able to open and close their lodge in thc Three Degrees , but that they should , without prompting or any assistance whatever , be able to confer the Three Degrees and instal
their successors . He had been greatly surprised to find that in one or two lodges this was not carried out ; but he desired that it should now be considered imperative . Some of the younger lodges were admirably worked , and he could not conceive how any Worshipful Master could take the obligation to preserve the landmarks of the Order who could not work the ceremonies of his lodge . He did not wish to
after these remarks in any spirit of fault-finding ; but he felt very strongly on the point , which he considered of great importance . The investiture of the Provincial Grand Officers then hook place as follows : —
The V . W . Bro . the Rev . C . XV . Arnold , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain , P . M . 1395 , continued Jn his office of Deputy P . G . Master . Bio . Samuel G . Kirchhoffer , T 714 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Geo . K . Paxton , 41 G Prov . G . J . W . ,, Rev . F . Foakes ] ackson , M . A ., 1 G 1 G Prov . G . Chap . ., Charles Greenwood , jun ., 410 ... Prov . G . Reg .
., Charles Greenwood , 410 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ,, Francis Buckland , SS 9 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ E . D . Frost , 1347 Prov . G . J . D . ,. Wm . T . Sugg , 4 ^ 2 Prov . G . S . of W „ H . E . Frances , 1556 Prov . G . D . of C . . Patrick S . J . Officer , 13 G 2 ... Prov . G . A . D . C . .. G . C . Barry , 1347 Prov . G . Org . „ J . S . Lavies , 1 S 2 G Prov . G . Swd . B
„ H . W . Linton , 1 G 3 S Prov . G . Purs . Bros . F . G . Frost . 4 G 3 ; Thomas I ,. " ** Locke , 1347 ; C . T . Tyler , no , ; [ r , / - e » J S . W . Lambert , 153 G ; W . Weiler ! [ Pr 0 V * G Stewds 1564 ; and Thomas Vincent , 1 S 51 J A notice of motion by thc V . W . Bro . C . W . Arnold , M . A ., D . P . G . M .. with reference to the presentation of a Charity jewel was postponed on account of the proposer ' s absence .
The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to church . A very thoughtful and appropriate sermon was preached by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , the Rev . F . Foakes Jackson , M . A . Hc pointed out in earnest and forcible language the importance of adhering to the one guiding principle of Freemasonry—the belief and trust in a personal God . and trusted the day would be far
distant when such a departure as we had unfortunately witnessed in neighbouring jurisdictions would even suggest itself to English Freemasons . The service was intoned and the music was rendered in a manner that would have done no discredit to a cathedral service , the choir being composed of upwards of si *; ty voices . The banquet was held at the Greyhound Hotel , the chair
being occupied , in the absence of the Prov . G . M ., through indisposition , by the Prov . G . Treasurer , Bro . G . Trice . The CHAIRMAN in introducing the toasts said that he had been unexpectedly called upon to occupy that position , and he would be brief in his remarks . He gave "The Queen and the Craft , " and •* ' The Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " both of which were
received , as they always are in Masonic assemblies , right loyally . The next toast was that of " The Grand Officers , " whioii was responded toby !' n > . Col . Sn . unvEi . i . H . CLERKE , G . Sec , who said that tie Grand Officers always tried to do their duty , and the cordial way in which this " toast was always received at Masonic meetings was a proof that their efforts were appreciated . He congratulated the Province
of Surrey on thc honour that had been conferred on it by the appointment of Bro . Greenwood to Grand office . In presenting the toast of " The R . W . thc Prov . G . M ., General Studholme Brownrigg , " the CHAIRMAN said that the Prov . G . Master had presided over them for nine years . His influence had , to a large extent , raised them to that state of prosperity which they now experienced .
This toast was very heartily received . Thc next toast was that of " The Deputy Prov . G . Master . " The CHAIRMAN said that the D . G . M . had always been a great favourite . He considered it a duty to visit as often as possible the lodges of the province , where he was always well received and accorded a hearty welcome . The toast of "The Treasurer , " who was also their
Chairman that evening , was next proposed by Bro . WHITE , who said that he had had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Trice for upwards of half-a-century , and had been associated with him in Prov . G . Lodge for more than twenty-live years . He performed his onerous ami responsible duties tluring this long period to the complete satisfaction of the Craft .
Bro . TRICE , in response , said that he was glad to have this toast proposed by his old friend , Bro . White ; they had it is true met together at Grand Lodge for a large number of years , and he trusted that they should be spared for many more . With reference to his occupying the post of Chairman that evening it was unfortunate that both the 1 . G . M . and D . G . M . were prevented from being nresent .
Called , as he was , unexpectedly to perform the duties , he had to be coached , notwithstanding the P . G . M . objected to coaching . In his office of P . G . Treasurer he always endeavoured to take care of the funds , and to have a balance in hand . The toast of "The Provincial Grand Secretary" was next given , and was received most enthusiasticall . 'The
y CHAIRMAN said Bro . Greenwood , too , had been associated with him during his long M asonic career , and the position held by the Province of Surrey was greatly due to their indefatigable and painstaking Secretary . Bro . GREENWOOD , in response , said that when he became P . G . Secretary there were only three or four lodges
m the province , and his first duty was to make application to these few lodges for about six years of arrears of dues . Since then Masonry had flourished , and there were now twenty-one lodges forming the Provincial Grand Lodge of rey i i- ' was very ffrat'fy'ng * to k"ow that all the permanent officers appointed so long agowere still alive , which
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was a proof that Masonry did not kill . He had recentlymet Bro . Harcourt , who was upwards of eighty years of age , bearing his years well , and as active as a lad . The P . G . S . Treasurer and himself had been appointed to office on the same day , and he thought the brethren would agree with him that they were proofs that Masonry does one good . Surrey had this year the honour of possessing three Grand
Officers—the S . G . W ., Bro . the Wight Hon . Lord Onslow ; the A . G . D . C , Bro . Magnus Ohren ; and the G . Sword Bearer in the person of himself . He concluded by assuring the brethren it always g-ave him great pleasure to act as Prov . G . Sec . In introducing the next toast , that cf "The Visitors , " the CHAIRMAN said that their presence always scattered a
charm around their board . They had a very distinguished visitor present , viz ., the R . W . Bro . S . C Perkins , Past G . Masterof Pennslyvania , whom they were delighted toseeand to welcome as the representative of one of the largest and most influential Grand Lodges in the world . The toast was most cordially received . The R . W . Bro . SAMUEL C . PERKINS , Past Grand
Master of the R . W . Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , in reply , said : R . W . acting Provincial Grand Master in the chair , Provincial Grand Wardens , and brethren of the Province of Surrey , if I were to say , on rising to respond to the toast which ha * just been proposed with such very kind mention by you , R . W . Sir , of my presence among you , that I felt as a stranger , I should do violence to the strong and deep
emotions of my own heart . I shall speak as a brother to brethren , not alone in name ; for after the extremely warm and enthusiastic manner in which you have received me , and tiie courtesy and attention 1 have experienced at your hands during the interesting proceedings of this day , you are , one and all , my brethren indeed . Though an American , a thorough American , with a strong and deep love for
my own country—and certainly no Englishman can find fault with me for that trait—it has been with most unfeigned satisfaction that I have joined with a hearty sincerity in all the festivities of this , to me , most delightful occasion , in uniting in drinking with you the healths of Her Most Gracious Majesty your beloved Oueen and of your M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ( of whom 1 desire
presently to say , more particularly , a few words ) , it has not been a mere lip service . But , my brethren , will you pardon me if I say that of all that I have been permitted to hear and witness this day , nothing has given me a deeper respect for the M . W . Grand Lodge of England , and confidence in her stability and unswerving faith to the ancient landmarks , than the sermon of your \ V . Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . F .
Jackson . I did hope ) for the satisfaction of meeting him personally , and assuring him of the extreme gratification which his noble , fearless , plain , strong , and earnest presentation and exposition of a truth which is , indeed , the very corner stone of all that is good and valuable in our ancient Institution , afforded me . My very heart went out in warmest response to every utterance from his lips ; as he set before
us the necessity to humanity of a belief in a personal God , the one Father Almighty , who is above all , and for all , and in all . 1 regret that he is not present ; but through you , R . W . Sir , and in the presence of his brethren , 1 do here , and now , most heartily and sincerely thank him not only for his service to the cause of fundamental truth , on which is erected the whole structure of
the morality inculcated by Freemasonry , but for the benefit and instruction which 1 have personally derived from his most practical and eloquent discourse . I do not desire to speak harshly of what has taken place among Freemasons on the other side of the English Channel within a comparatively recent period , but 1 cannot refrain from saying , that my respect and admiration for the fraternity in old England ,
from whom we in Pennsylvania take special pride in claiming adirect descent , were greatly increased and strengthened by the prompt , emphatic , and unmistakeably pronounced action of your M . W . Grand Lodge , when a blow was aimed at our fundamental truth . 1 honour her for it , and 1 have no hesitation in saying that I express the unqualified sentiment , not only of the R . W . Grand Lodgeof Pennsylvania ,
but of all the Grand Lodges of the United States . More especially did 1 respect and honour your W . G . Chaplain , as a Christian minister , speaking to his brethren from a Christian pulpit , for his earnest , plain , and direct setting forth of Jesus Christ , the only Son of the Father , as the way of approach . In this too did I feel that my faith was one with his , although my particular creed , or 1 might
better say , the outward profession of my faith as respects ecclesiastical relations , differs . But the Apostle ' s Creed is part of the teachings of my own church . And with him I cordially agree , that with charity towards all , and holding to the doctrine of the one only living and true God , the Fattier of all , as a personal Divine and Supreme Being , as essential , and the only essential faith so far as Freemasonry is
concerned , there is nothing to hinder or interfere with a love for , and a living faith in , our Christianity . Again I thank him , and thank you , my brethren , for the privilege which your kind courtesy has afforded me of hearing him . To advert briefly to another topic . When , my brethren , we of the Craft in America heard of—and I hardl y know how to designate it , but I will say—most extraordinary step of
your late M . W . Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon , in resigning his high office , we could not understand it ; but we felt with you , deeply pained , and you had our warmest sympathy . When again we heard that you had called as his successor H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , I think I am not mistaken in saying , that we were under the impression that it was in great measure a formal tribute to his rank
and station ; and that in the practical government of the Craft he would not be expected to manifest any very great interest , or take any active part . It lias been my good fortune to meet here , in Provincial Grand Lodge , the R . W . Grand Secretary , Bro . Clerke , whose courteous attention I beg leave most heartily to acknowledge . With great satisfaction I have learned from him , that H . R . H . takes a
personal , active , business-hke , and intelligent interest and participation in all the concerns of the Craft ; that he is Grand Master in fact , as well as in name—de facto as well as de jure . And when I further learned that two of his Royal brothers were bright , active , working Masons , well posted in the mysteries of the fraternity ! I felt that the Grand Lodge of England had just reason to congratulate
herself . And now , my brethren , I must crave your pardon for having trespassed so long upon your time , and I thank you again one and all for the courtesy and attention received . I shall ever cherish with grateful recollection the memories of this day . Cordially and most warmly from the depths of my Masonic heart , which beats with the pulses of hereditary as well as personal attachment to our ancient , noble , and
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beloved fraternity , can I assure you that an English Freemason will always receive a hearty and fraternal welcome from his brethren in America . Come over and see for yourselves . The toast of "The W . M . ' s of the Lodges of the
Province" w-as responded to by the W . M . of the Lome Lodge , who said it had given the brethren great pleasure to receive the Prov . Grand Lodge at Sutton , " and he trusted they had been gratified . The toast of "The Press" and the Tyler ' s toast closed the day ' s proceedings .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .
The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk was held on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Town Hall , Sudbury , under the presidency of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Waveney , R . W . P . G . M ., supported bv * V . W . Rev . C J . Martyn , P . G . Chap , of England , D . Prov . G . M ., and the
following brethren;—Bros . W . H . Lucia , P . G . S . B . Eni-., Prov . G . Sec . ; N . Garrett , Prov . G . S . W . ; A . C . CSsley , Prov . G . J . W . ; T . J . Wentworth , Prov . G . S . D . ; R . W . Flick , Prov . G . J . D . ; Rev . J . W . Collins , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . Grimwood , Prov . G . Reg . ; W . B . Jeffries Prov . G . S . Wks . ; W . Clarke , Prov . G . D . C . ; A . Cracknel ! , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . M . Harvey , Prov . G . Purs . ; W .
Hart , P . M . 332 , P . P . G . J . D . ; H . Garrett , P . P . S . W . 93 G ; J . Miller , 3 SS ; W . J . Girling , Eboracum , iGu ; T . B . Ardley , I . G . 1224 ; D . Alston , 1224 ; C . C . Tumour , 1224 ; A . Laughton , W . M . 1592 ; C . J . Wilson , 1224 ; W . Nunn , I . P . M . 1592 ; XV . H . Smith . D . C . 1224 ; W . Daking , P . M . 225 ; T . F . Lucia , I . P . M . 100 S ; T . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , P . G . Secretary Essex ; T . Rix ,
P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; ) . H . Johnson , G 97 ; H . M . Sholl , 1124 ; 1 . B . King , I . G . 27 ; G . Spalding , 225 ; R . Barker , \ V . M . 3 SS ; H . Harcourt , 74 ; J . Taylor , W . M . 936 * , H . K . Roe , J . W . 355 ; j . Margoram , P . M . 555 ; S . R . Anness , W . M . 37 G ; A . Cowlan , J . W . 37 6 ; F . W . Tewson , P . M . 929 ; Charles Kent , I . G . 950 ; C . D . Girling , S . W . Si ; E . Smith , J . W . Si ; G . Hall , Si ; W . Ray , 1 S 23 ; B . Gall , P . M . Si ; A . Boggis , W . Mackney , W . M . 332 ; S . Cooper , S . W . 332 ; A . Lord , 225 ; W . Lothers , 225 ; J . W . B . Johnson , W . M . 305 ; D . XV . Bellamy , S . XV . 305 ; H . C .
Canham , S . W . 1224 ; W . G . Cunnold , W . M . 225 ; A . Webb , J . W . 1592 ; F . A . Mann , W . M . 1452 ; E . R . Boulter , S . D . 1224 ; F . Wheeler , P . M . and Sec . 1224 , P . P . G . R . ; W : L . Fenner , 1823 ; G . F . Crane , W . M . 1 G 31 : G . Fish , 1 S 23 ; S . G . Casley , W . M . 555 ; W . P . T . Phillips , P . M . Si ; C Oakes , P . M . 1008 ; J . F . Hills , P . P . G . J . W . ; A . Tyler Gregory , P . P . G . Chaplain , Si ;
Ii . M . Bevendge , W . M . 51 G ; R , J . Gedney , 1663 ; P . R . Crawler , 225 ; G . E . Jeaffreson , P . M . 555 ; R . Garrod , p . M . 555 ; J . Martin , 1224 ; D . Glazin , 1 S 23 ; A . J . Collins , 1823 ; H . VVelham , P . M . 1224 ; J . Jordan , 1224 ; C . E . Mauldon , 1224 ; VV . T . Westgate , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , 225 ; A . A . Bennett , P . M . 959 ; C A . Vincent , I . G . 1 S 23 ; L . Klambrowski , I . W . 1224 ; W . Dodds ,
1631 ; 1 " . W . Gee , J . D . 1224 ; G . Thompson , P . M . 100 S ; G . Twain , 1224 ; J . E . Barnes , 1 S 23 ; C . Cooke , W . M . 1823 ; A . Barber , P . M . and Sec . 225 ; C . F . Browne , P . G . Stwd . Si ; J . King , J . D . 332 ; T . Cook , 332 ; W . Buckingham , 225 ; J . - Wright , 1552 ; C . Emmerson , P . M . 1254 ; H . Goulden , 1224 ; J . Sheppard , S . W . 100 S ; E . Buck-ham , J . D . 376 ; J . G . Oliver , S . W . 100 S ; J . H . Chambers , P . S . W ., 1224 ;
E . H . Inman , P . J . W . 1312 ; G . Murrclls , J . D . 1224 ; T . Stokoe , Sec . 1 S 23 ; G . J . Paine , J . D . 100 S " ; U . S . Oliver , 1224 ; C . J . Rowe , 1224 ; W . L . Lewis , 1224 ; F . E . Dunn , 1224 ; T . E . Morris , G 97 ; R . E . Jones , W . M . 1224 ; S . Spurgin , J . W . 1224 ; James Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; G . Gould , 114 ; G . H . Grimwood , 1224 ; W . Boby ,
P . P . G . J . W ., P . M . 114 ; Garrod Bennett , ![ i 4 ; VV . W . Morgan , Sec . 211 , and many others . Provincial Grand Lodge was opened ? soon after two o ' clock and the minutes of the last Grand Meeting were taken as read . 'The reports as to the condition of Freemasonry in the province were very satisfactory . The minutes of the P . G . Lodge , having been printed and extensively
circulated , were taken as read . They contain a succinct account of the progress of Freemasonry in the province , the most salient features mentioned during the •past year being as follows : at the meeting held on the 28 th . of June , the audit of the Provincial Grand Treasurer was considered , but that officer being absent through ill-health , it
was impossible to deal with it finally ; however , the Prov . Grand Secretary gave all the needful information , which was most satisfactory . 'The balance of last year amounted to £ 57 lfe . Sd- ; ^ receipts £ 134 12 s . 6 d ., total £ 192 9 s . 2 d . The expenditure was £ 102 15 s . iod ., leaving a sum of nearly £ 90 in the Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s hands .
lhe PROV . GRAND SECRETARY , on enquiry , explained that the £ 102 15 s . Iod . was expended in printing , postage , advertising , and other minor items . Ten guineas e - ach were given to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , and twenty guineas to the R . M . B . I ., and the expenses of the meeting at Halesworth were £ 13 15 s . The next matter considered was the support accorded to
our central Charitable Institutions , and the Secretary stated that at the present time the voting power of the Provincial Grand Lodge was represented by sixteen votes to the Girls ' School , fourteen to the Boys' School , and thirty-six to the Benevolent Institution . He also stated that the total paid to the Institutions amounted to £ 326 , of which £ 249 had been paid during his Secretaryship .
It was then proposed , seconded , and carried that ten guineas be paid to each of the Institutions , and ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund . It was determined to convert the terminable votes they held for the R . M . B . I . into permanent ones . Ten guineas were voted to the widow of a deceased brother , and Bro . Newson Garrett very handsomely supplemented that sum ( by permission of Prov . G . Lodge ) with
five guineas . Several other cases of distress were submitted , but , there being obstacles in the way of dealing with them , they fell through . 'lhe R . W . PROV . G . M . called the attention of the brethren to the several items we have noticed . He said that he was hi ghly pleased with the resolution the Provincial Board had adopted in respect of the conversion of the terminable into permanent votes for the R . M . B . I . In regard to the future meetings of Prov . G . Lodge , he proposed
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
Prov . G . a'L , nine years ago . From commencing then with nine lodges they had now increased to twenty-one , almost too fast , for it made thc task of appointing Prov . G . Officers .: very year a more difficult one . He regretted the absence < if the " Prov . D . G . Master through an accidental cricket ; but he thought it was a matter for congratulation that he was possessed if sufficient vigour to make such an accident
possible . Hc then said that he wished to offer some remarks en the duties of Masters of lodges . He wished it to be clearly understood that the minimum of work he required from Masters of lodges was that they should not only be able to open and close their lodge in thc Three Degrees , but that they should , without prompting or any assistance whatever , be able to confer the Three Degrees and instal
their successors . He had been greatly surprised to find that in one or two lodges this was not carried out ; but he desired that it should now be considered imperative . Some of the younger lodges were admirably worked , and he could not conceive how any Worshipful Master could take the obligation to preserve the landmarks of the Order who could not work the ceremonies of his lodge . He did not wish to
after these remarks in any spirit of fault-finding ; but he felt very strongly on the point , which he considered of great importance . The investiture of the Provincial Grand Officers then hook place as follows : —
The V . W . Bro . the Rev . C . XV . Arnold , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain , P . M . 1395 , continued Jn his office of Deputy P . G . Master . Bio . Samuel G . Kirchhoffer , T 714 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Geo . K . Paxton , 41 G Prov . G . J . W . ,, Rev . F . Foakes ] ackson , M . A ., 1 G 1 G Prov . G . Chap . ., Charles Greenwood , jun ., 410 ... Prov . G . Reg .
., Charles Greenwood , 410 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ,, Francis Buckland , SS 9 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ E . D . Frost , 1347 Prov . G . J . D . ,. Wm . T . Sugg , 4 ^ 2 Prov . G . S . of W „ H . E . Frances , 1556 Prov . G . D . of C . . Patrick S . J . Officer , 13 G 2 ... Prov . G . A . D . C . .. G . C . Barry , 1347 Prov . G . Org . „ J . S . Lavies , 1 S 2 G Prov . G . Swd . B
„ H . W . Linton , 1 G 3 S Prov . G . Purs . Bros . F . G . Frost . 4 G 3 ; Thomas I ,. " ** Locke , 1347 ; C . T . Tyler , no , ; [ r , / - e » J S . W . Lambert , 153 G ; W . Weiler ! [ Pr 0 V * G Stewds 1564 ; and Thomas Vincent , 1 S 51 J A notice of motion by thc V . W . Bro . C . W . Arnold , M . A ., D . P . G . M .. with reference to the presentation of a Charity jewel was postponed on account of the proposer ' s absence .
The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to church . A very thoughtful and appropriate sermon was preached by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , the Rev . F . Foakes Jackson , M . A . Hc pointed out in earnest and forcible language the importance of adhering to the one guiding principle of Freemasonry—the belief and trust in a personal God . and trusted the day would be far
distant when such a departure as we had unfortunately witnessed in neighbouring jurisdictions would even suggest itself to English Freemasons . The service was intoned and the music was rendered in a manner that would have done no discredit to a cathedral service , the choir being composed of upwards of si *; ty voices . The banquet was held at the Greyhound Hotel , the chair
being occupied , in the absence of the Prov . G . M ., through indisposition , by the Prov . G . Treasurer , Bro . G . Trice . The CHAIRMAN in introducing the toasts said that he had been unexpectedly called upon to occupy that position , and he would be brief in his remarks . He gave "The Queen and the Craft , " and •* ' The Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " both of which were
received , as they always are in Masonic assemblies , right loyally . The next toast was that of " The Grand Officers , " whioii was responded toby !' n > . Col . Sn . unvEi . i . H . CLERKE , G . Sec , who said that tie Grand Officers always tried to do their duty , and the cordial way in which this " toast was always received at Masonic meetings was a proof that their efforts were appreciated . He congratulated the Province
of Surrey on thc honour that had been conferred on it by the appointment of Bro . Greenwood to Grand office . In presenting the toast of " The R . W . thc Prov . G . M ., General Studholme Brownrigg , " the CHAIRMAN said that the Prov . G . Master had presided over them for nine years . His influence had , to a large extent , raised them to that state of prosperity which they now experienced .
This toast was very heartily received . Thc next toast was that of " The Deputy Prov . G . Master . " The CHAIRMAN said that the D . G . M . had always been a great favourite . He considered it a duty to visit as often as possible the lodges of the province , where he was always well received and accorded a hearty welcome . The toast of "The Treasurer , " who was also their
Chairman that evening , was next proposed by Bro . WHITE , who said that he had had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Trice for upwards of half-a-century , and had been associated with him in Prov . G . Lodge for more than twenty-live years . He performed his onerous ami responsible duties tluring this long period to the complete satisfaction of the Craft .
Bro . TRICE , in response , said that he was glad to have this toast proposed by his old friend , Bro . White ; they had it is true met together at Grand Lodge for a large number of years , and he trusted that they should be spared for many more . With reference to his occupying the post of Chairman that evening it was unfortunate that both the 1 . G . M . and D . G . M . were prevented from being nresent .
Called , as he was , unexpectedly to perform the duties , he had to be coached , notwithstanding the P . G . M . objected to coaching . In his office of P . G . Treasurer he always endeavoured to take care of the funds , and to have a balance in hand . The toast of "The Provincial Grand Secretary" was next given , and was received most enthusiasticall . 'The
y CHAIRMAN said Bro . Greenwood , too , had been associated with him during his long M asonic career , and the position held by the Province of Surrey was greatly due to their indefatigable and painstaking Secretary . Bro . GREENWOOD , in response , said that when he became P . G . Secretary there were only three or four lodges
m the province , and his first duty was to make application to these few lodges for about six years of arrears of dues . Since then Masonry had flourished , and there were now twenty-one lodges forming the Provincial Grand Lodge of rey i i- ' was very ffrat'fy'ng * to k"ow that all the permanent officers appointed so long agowere still alive , which
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was a proof that Masonry did not kill . He had recentlymet Bro . Harcourt , who was upwards of eighty years of age , bearing his years well , and as active as a lad . The P . G . S . Treasurer and himself had been appointed to office on the same day , and he thought the brethren would agree with him that they were proofs that Masonry does one good . Surrey had this year the honour of possessing three Grand
Officers—the S . G . W ., Bro . the Wight Hon . Lord Onslow ; the A . G . D . C , Bro . Magnus Ohren ; and the G . Sword Bearer in the person of himself . He concluded by assuring the brethren it always g-ave him great pleasure to act as Prov . G . Sec . In introducing the next toast , that cf "The Visitors , " the CHAIRMAN said that their presence always scattered a
charm around their board . They had a very distinguished visitor present , viz ., the R . W . Bro . S . C Perkins , Past G . Masterof Pennslyvania , whom they were delighted toseeand to welcome as the representative of one of the largest and most influential Grand Lodges in the world . The toast was most cordially received . The R . W . Bro . SAMUEL C . PERKINS , Past Grand
Master of the R . W . Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , in reply , said : R . W . acting Provincial Grand Master in the chair , Provincial Grand Wardens , and brethren of the Province of Surrey , if I were to say , on rising to respond to the toast which ha * just been proposed with such very kind mention by you , R . W . Sir , of my presence among you , that I felt as a stranger , I should do violence to the strong and deep
emotions of my own heart . I shall speak as a brother to brethren , not alone in name ; for after the extremely warm and enthusiastic manner in which you have received me , and tiie courtesy and attention 1 have experienced at your hands during the interesting proceedings of this day , you are , one and all , my brethren indeed . Though an American , a thorough American , with a strong and deep love for
my own country—and certainly no Englishman can find fault with me for that trait—it has been with most unfeigned satisfaction that I have joined with a hearty sincerity in all the festivities of this , to me , most delightful occasion , in uniting in drinking with you the healths of Her Most Gracious Majesty your beloved Oueen and of your M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ( of whom 1 desire
presently to say , more particularly , a few words ) , it has not been a mere lip service . But , my brethren , will you pardon me if I say that of all that I have been permitted to hear and witness this day , nothing has given me a deeper respect for the M . W . Grand Lodge of England , and confidence in her stability and unswerving faith to the ancient landmarks , than the sermon of your \ V . Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . F .
Jackson . I did hope ) for the satisfaction of meeting him personally , and assuring him of the extreme gratification which his noble , fearless , plain , strong , and earnest presentation and exposition of a truth which is , indeed , the very corner stone of all that is good and valuable in our ancient Institution , afforded me . My very heart went out in warmest response to every utterance from his lips ; as he set before
us the necessity to humanity of a belief in a personal God , the one Father Almighty , who is above all , and for all , and in all . 1 regret that he is not present ; but through you , R . W . Sir , and in the presence of his brethren , 1 do here , and now , most heartily and sincerely thank him not only for his service to the cause of fundamental truth , on which is erected the whole structure of
the morality inculcated by Freemasonry , but for the benefit and instruction which 1 have personally derived from his most practical and eloquent discourse . I do not desire to speak harshly of what has taken place among Freemasons on the other side of the English Channel within a comparatively recent period , but 1 cannot refrain from saying , that my respect and admiration for the fraternity in old England ,
from whom we in Pennsylvania take special pride in claiming adirect descent , were greatly increased and strengthened by the prompt , emphatic , and unmistakeably pronounced action of your M . W . Grand Lodge , when a blow was aimed at our fundamental truth . 1 honour her for it , and 1 have no hesitation in saying that I express the unqualified sentiment , not only of the R . W . Grand Lodgeof Pennsylvania ,
but of all the Grand Lodges of the United States . More especially did 1 respect and honour your W . G . Chaplain , as a Christian minister , speaking to his brethren from a Christian pulpit , for his earnest , plain , and direct setting forth of Jesus Christ , the only Son of the Father , as the way of approach . In this too did I feel that my faith was one with his , although my particular creed , or 1 might
better say , the outward profession of my faith as respects ecclesiastical relations , differs . But the Apostle ' s Creed is part of the teachings of my own church . And with him I cordially agree , that with charity towards all , and holding to the doctrine of the one only living and true God , the Fattier of all , as a personal Divine and Supreme Being , as essential , and the only essential faith so far as Freemasonry is
concerned , there is nothing to hinder or interfere with a love for , and a living faith in , our Christianity . Again I thank him , and thank you , my brethren , for the privilege which your kind courtesy has afforded me of hearing him . To advert briefly to another topic . When , my brethren , we of the Craft in America heard of—and I hardl y know how to designate it , but I will say—most extraordinary step of
your late M . W . Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon , in resigning his high office , we could not understand it ; but we felt with you , deeply pained , and you had our warmest sympathy . When again we heard that you had called as his successor H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , I think I am not mistaken in saying , that we were under the impression that it was in great measure a formal tribute to his rank
and station ; and that in the practical government of the Craft he would not be expected to manifest any very great interest , or take any active part . It lias been my good fortune to meet here , in Provincial Grand Lodge , the R . W . Grand Secretary , Bro . Clerke , whose courteous attention I beg leave most heartily to acknowledge . With great satisfaction I have learned from him , that H . R . H . takes a
personal , active , business-hke , and intelligent interest and participation in all the concerns of the Craft ; that he is Grand Master in fact , as well as in name—de facto as well as de jure . And when I further learned that two of his Royal brothers were bright , active , working Masons , well posted in the mysteries of the fraternity ! I felt that the Grand Lodge of England had just reason to congratulate
herself . And now , my brethren , I must crave your pardon for having trespassed so long upon your time , and I thank you again one and all for the courtesy and attention received . I shall ever cherish with grateful recollection the memories of this day . Cordially and most warmly from the depths of my Masonic heart , which beats with the pulses of hereditary as well as personal attachment to our ancient , noble , and
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Surrey.
beloved fraternity , can I assure you that an English Freemason will always receive a hearty and fraternal welcome from his brethren in America . Come over and see for yourselves . The toast of "The W . M . ' s of the Lodges of the
Province" w-as responded to by the W . M . of the Lome Lodge , who said it had given the brethren great pleasure to receive the Prov . Grand Lodge at Sutton , " and he trusted they had been gratified . The toast of "The Press" and the Tyler ' s toast closed the day ' s proceedings .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Suffolk.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUFFOLK .
The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk was held on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Town Hall , Sudbury , under the presidency of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Waveney , R . W . P . G . M ., supported bv * V . W . Rev . C J . Martyn , P . G . Chap , of England , D . Prov . G . M ., and the
following brethren;—Bros . W . H . Lucia , P . G . S . B . Eni-., Prov . G . Sec . ; N . Garrett , Prov . G . S . W . ; A . C . CSsley , Prov . G . J . W . ; T . J . Wentworth , Prov . G . S . D . ; R . W . Flick , Prov . G . J . D . ; Rev . J . W . Collins , Prov . G . Chap . ; F . Grimwood , Prov . G . Reg . ; W . B . Jeffries Prov . G . S . Wks . ; W . Clarke , Prov . G . D . C . ; A . Cracknel ! , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . M . Harvey , Prov . G . Purs . ; W .
Hart , P . M . 332 , P . P . G . J . D . ; H . Garrett , P . P . S . W . 93 G ; J . Miller , 3 SS ; W . J . Girling , Eboracum , iGu ; T . B . Ardley , I . G . 1224 ; D . Alston , 1224 ; C . C . Tumour , 1224 ; A . Laughton , W . M . 1592 ; C . J . Wilson , 1224 ; W . Nunn , I . P . M . 1592 ; XV . H . Smith . D . C . 1224 ; W . Daking , P . M . 225 ; T . F . Lucia , I . P . M . 100 S ; T . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , P . G . Secretary Essex ; T . Rix ,
P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; ) . H . Johnson , G 97 ; H . M . Sholl , 1124 ; 1 . B . King , I . G . 27 ; G . Spalding , 225 ; R . Barker , \ V . M . 3 SS ; H . Harcourt , 74 ; J . Taylor , W . M . 936 * , H . K . Roe , J . W . 355 ; j . Margoram , P . M . 555 ; S . R . Anness , W . M . 37 G ; A . Cowlan , J . W . 37 6 ; F . W . Tewson , P . M . 929 ; Charles Kent , I . G . 950 ; C . D . Girling , S . W . Si ; E . Smith , J . W . Si ; G . Hall , Si ; W . Ray , 1 S 23 ; B . Gall , P . M . Si ; A . Boggis , W . Mackney , W . M . 332 ; S . Cooper , S . W . 332 ; A . Lord , 225 ; W . Lothers , 225 ; J . W . B . Johnson , W . M . 305 ; D . XV . Bellamy , S . XV . 305 ; H . C .
Canham , S . W . 1224 ; W . G . Cunnold , W . M . 225 ; A . Webb , J . W . 1592 ; F . A . Mann , W . M . 1452 ; E . R . Boulter , S . D . 1224 ; F . Wheeler , P . M . and Sec . 1224 , P . P . G . R . ; W : L . Fenner , 1823 ; G . F . Crane , W . M . 1 G 31 : G . Fish , 1 S 23 ; S . G . Casley , W . M . 555 ; W . P . T . Phillips , P . M . Si ; C Oakes , P . M . 1008 ; J . F . Hills , P . P . G . J . W . ; A . Tyler Gregory , P . P . G . Chaplain , Si ;
Ii . M . Bevendge , W . M . 51 G ; R , J . Gedney , 1663 ; P . R . Crawler , 225 ; G . E . Jeaffreson , P . M . 555 ; R . Garrod , p . M . 555 ; J . Martin , 1224 ; D . Glazin , 1 S 23 ; A . J . Collins , 1823 ; H . VVelham , P . M . 1224 ; J . Jordan , 1224 ; C . E . Mauldon , 1224 ; VV . T . Westgate , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , 225 ; A . A . Bennett , P . M . 959 ; C A . Vincent , I . G . 1 S 23 ; L . Klambrowski , I . W . 1224 ; W . Dodds ,
1631 ; 1 " . W . Gee , J . D . 1224 ; G . Thompson , P . M . 100 S ; G . Twain , 1224 ; J . E . Barnes , 1 S 23 ; C . Cooke , W . M . 1823 ; A . Barber , P . M . and Sec . 225 ; C . F . Browne , P . G . Stwd . Si ; J . King , J . D . 332 ; T . Cook , 332 ; W . Buckingham , 225 ; J . - Wright , 1552 ; C . Emmerson , P . M . 1254 ; H . Goulden , 1224 ; J . Sheppard , S . W . 100 S ; E . Buck-ham , J . D . 376 ; J . G . Oliver , S . W . 100 S ; J . H . Chambers , P . S . W ., 1224 ;
E . H . Inman , P . J . W . 1312 ; G . Murrclls , J . D . 1224 ; T . Stokoe , Sec . 1 S 23 ; G . J . Paine , J . D . 100 S " ; U . S . Oliver , 1224 ; C . J . Rowe , 1224 ; W . L . Lewis , 1224 ; F . E . Dunn , 1224 ; T . E . Morris , G 97 ; R . E . Jones , W . M . 1224 ; S . Spurgin , J . W . 1224 ; James Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; G . Gould , 114 ; G . H . Grimwood , 1224 ; W . Boby ,
P . P . G . J . W ., P . M . 114 ; Garrod Bennett , ![ i 4 ; VV . W . Morgan , Sec . 211 , and many others . Provincial Grand Lodge was opened ? soon after two o ' clock and the minutes of the last Grand Meeting were taken as read . 'The reports as to the condition of Freemasonry in the province were very satisfactory . The minutes of the P . G . Lodge , having been printed and extensively
circulated , were taken as read . They contain a succinct account of the progress of Freemasonry in the province , the most salient features mentioned during the •past year being as follows : at the meeting held on the 28 th . of June , the audit of the Provincial Grand Treasurer was considered , but that officer being absent through ill-health , it
was impossible to deal with it finally ; however , the Prov . Grand Secretary gave all the needful information , which was most satisfactory . 'The balance of last year amounted to £ 57 lfe . Sd- ; ^ receipts £ 134 12 s . 6 d ., total £ 192 9 s . 2 d . The expenditure was £ 102 15 s . iod ., leaving a sum of nearly £ 90 in the Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s hands .
lhe PROV . GRAND SECRETARY , on enquiry , explained that the £ 102 15 s . Iod . was expended in printing , postage , advertising , and other minor items . Ten guineas e - ach were given to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , and twenty guineas to the R . M . B . I ., and the expenses of the meeting at Halesworth were £ 13 15 s . The next matter considered was the support accorded to
our central Charitable Institutions , and the Secretary stated that at the present time the voting power of the Provincial Grand Lodge was represented by sixteen votes to the Girls ' School , fourteen to the Boys' School , and thirty-six to the Benevolent Institution . He also stated that the total paid to the Institutions amounted to £ 326 , of which £ 249 had been paid during his Secretaryship .
It was then proposed , seconded , and carried that ten guineas be paid to each of the Institutions , and ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund . It was determined to convert the terminable votes they held for the R . M . B . I . into permanent ones . Ten guineas were voted to the widow of a deceased brother , and Bro . Newson Garrett very handsomely supplemented that sum ( by permission of Prov . G . Lodge ) with
five guineas . Several other cases of distress were submitted , but , there being obstacles in the way of dealing with them , they fell through . 'lhe R . W . PROV . G . M . called the attention of the brethren to the several items we have noticed . He said that he was hi ghly pleased with the resolution the Provincial Board had adopted in respect of the conversion of the terminable into permanent votes for the R . M . B . I . In regard to the future meetings of Prov . G . Lodge , he proposed