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known byname than experience . Amongst the company present we noticed the R . W . G . M . of the Province , Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , C . B . ; Bros . Wyndham Portal , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Beach , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ( Oxon ) , and W . M . No . 995 ; Ether , Prov . G . Treas . ; Biggs , Pro \ r . G . Purs . ( Wilts ) , and P . M . No . 247 ; and Hollis , & c . & c . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given by the W . M ., Bro . Portal , P . Prov . G . S . W ., rose to propose « The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Lucius Curtis , " who had honoured them with his presence that day , and whose affability of manner and kindness of disposition had endeared him to all .
The R . W . Prov . G . M ., in returning thanks , stated that he had been a member of the Order now more than thirty years , and , having spent a great portion of his life in foreign countries , he had always found that , wherever Masonry was fully known there society really flourished , as Brethren delighted in supporting each other . It was the first time lie had visited the Lodge of Economy , but from the very kind feeling shown him that day , he anticipated the pleasure of repeating his visit at no distant period . He sincerely regretted to find that in some Lodges innovations were made in the landmarks of the Order ; but , for his part , while he
held the responsible office he did , he would never sanction any deviation from them , for if once introduced , when and where would they be likely to stop ? Once allowed , disunion and discord would be sure to follow . The R ^ W . Prov . G . M . then alluded to the usual notices of Grand Lodge meetings , hoping that at no distant day , a fortnight's notice might be given , instead of a week ' s , so that all Lodges might have time to discuss the motions to be brought forward . At the last meeting of Grand Lodge they had been highly honoured with the presence of
the future husband of the Princess Royal , the Prince of Prussia ; and a more noble-looking personage it had seldom been his happiness to behold . The prince felt proud of the alliance he waa about to form , feeling sure the jewel he was about to take from this country would add increased brilliancy to the court of his own . The R . W . Prov . G . M . concluded by proposing "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Nash . "
The W . M ., in thanking the Brethren for the high honour they had conferred on him by appointing him to the chair , stated that it was now eight years since he vacated it , after filling it two successive years . He also expressed the great pleasure he felt at the high honour conferred on him and the Lodge , by the presence of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., it being at ail times a pleasure to hear of him , but how much was that pleasure enhanced by his presence . In conclusion he proposed " The D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . C . E . Deacon and the other Grand Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Ether , Prov . G . Treas .
Bro . Ether expressed himself as being highly gratified at the way in which Bro . Everett , P . Prov . G . Sword-Bearer , had performed the ceremony of installation . He had frequently had the gratification of seeing it in other Lodges , but he must say , never had he witnessed it so effectively performed as on this day . Indeed , the manner in which that excellent Brother went through all the ceremonies reflected the greatest credit on himself , and benefit on his Lodge . He concluded by proposing Bro . Everett ' s health , to which that Brother , in a very efficient manner , responded .
The W . M . then proposed " Bro . Oakshote , the immediate P . M ., " who , in returning thanks , expressed himself as particularly indebted to the Past Masters , but more so to Bro . Everett , for the kind assistance rendered him during his year of office ; and congratulated the Lodge on their present position , they now having more initiations , and numbering more members than ever belonged to the Lodge since their charter was granted ; and he hoped that unity and good feeling would ever exist amongst the Brethren .
The W . M . then proposed the health of Bro . Beach , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W . of Oxon , and W . M . No . 995 , and facetiously alluded to his having recently , and almost at the same time , taken on himself the double responsibility of matrimony and a member of parliament , wishing that every blessing and happiness might attend the one , as he was confident a successful career would the other . Bro . Beach was doubly gratified for the warm reception the proposal of his health elicited from the Brethren , feeling that their kind congratulations were TOL . IV . a
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Provincial.
known byname than experience . Amongst the company present we noticed the R . W . G . M . of the Province , Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , C . B . ; Bros . Wyndham Portal , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Beach , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ( Oxon ) , and W . M . No . 995 ; Ether , Prov . G . Treas . ; Biggs , Pro \ r . G . Purs . ( Wilts ) , and P . M . No . 247 ; and Hollis , & c . & c . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given by the W . M ., Bro . Portal , P . Prov . G . S . W ., rose to propose « The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Lucius Curtis , " who had honoured them with his presence that day , and whose affability of manner and kindness of disposition had endeared him to all .
The R . W . Prov . G . M ., in returning thanks , stated that he had been a member of the Order now more than thirty years , and , having spent a great portion of his life in foreign countries , he had always found that , wherever Masonry was fully known there society really flourished , as Brethren delighted in supporting each other . It was the first time lie had visited the Lodge of Economy , but from the very kind feeling shown him that day , he anticipated the pleasure of repeating his visit at no distant period . He sincerely regretted to find that in some Lodges innovations were made in the landmarks of the Order ; but , for his part , while he
held the responsible office he did , he would never sanction any deviation from them , for if once introduced , when and where would they be likely to stop ? Once allowed , disunion and discord would be sure to follow . The R ^ W . Prov . G . M . then alluded to the usual notices of Grand Lodge meetings , hoping that at no distant day , a fortnight's notice might be given , instead of a week ' s , so that all Lodges might have time to discuss the motions to be brought forward . At the last meeting of Grand Lodge they had been highly honoured with the presence of
the future husband of the Princess Royal , the Prince of Prussia ; and a more noble-looking personage it had seldom been his happiness to behold . The prince felt proud of the alliance he waa about to form , feeling sure the jewel he was about to take from this country would add increased brilliancy to the court of his own . The R . W . Prov . G . M . concluded by proposing "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Nash . "
The W . M ., in thanking the Brethren for the high honour they had conferred on him by appointing him to the chair , stated that it was now eight years since he vacated it , after filling it two successive years . He also expressed the great pleasure he felt at the high honour conferred on him and the Lodge , by the presence of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., it being at ail times a pleasure to hear of him , but how much was that pleasure enhanced by his presence . In conclusion he proposed " The D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . C . E . Deacon and the other Grand Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Ether , Prov . G . Treas .
Bro . Ether expressed himself as being highly gratified at the way in which Bro . Everett , P . Prov . G . Sword-Bearer , had performed the ceremony of installation . He had frequently had the gratification of seeing it in other Lodges , but he must say , never had he witnessed it so effectively performed as on this day . Indeed , the manner in which that excellent Brother went through all the ceremonies reflected the greatest credit on himself , and benefit on his Lodge . He concluded by proposing Bro . Everett ' s health , to which that Brother , in a very efficient manner , responded .
The W . M . then proposed " Bro . Oakshote , the immediate P . M ., " who , in returning thanks , expressed himself as particularly indebted to the Past Masters , but more so to Bro . Everett , for the kind assistance rendered him during his year of office ; and congratulated the Lodge on their present position , they now having more initiations , and numbering more members than ever belonged to the Lodge since their charter was granted ; and he hoped that unity and good feeling would ever exist amongst the Brethren .
The W . M . then proposed the health of Bro . Beach , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W . of Oxon , and W . M . No . 995 , and facetiously alluded to his having recently , and almost at the same time , taken on himself the double responsibility of matrimony and a member of parliament , wishing that every blessing and happiness might attend the one , as he was confident a successful career would the other . Bro . Beach was doubly gratified for the warm reception the proposal of his health elicited from the Brethren , feeling that their kind congratulations were TOL . IV . a