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Article ¦ I; THE I MKSOMC MIRKOII. ; ← Page 5 of 11 →
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had been pleased to allude to his father , he could assure him it was a great pride to him to find how high his name was held in the estimation of the Brethren , and to assure them that it was his determination to do his utmost to follow in the footsteps of his father in support of the interests and charities of the Craft . ( Cheers . ) The Earl of Zetland would now propose ( c The Health of the Prov . G . Ms ., " of whom several were present , coupling with the toast the name of their venerable Brother , Colonel Tynte . He was most happy to see that Brother present , supported as he was by his son and grandson , both of whom were Prov . G . Ms . ; a
circumstance he believed unprecedented ) that three generations in one family should-at the same time hold so distinguished a position . Colonel Tynte , who was loudly applauded , returned thanks on behalf of the Prov . G . Ms ., and more especially for himself as Prov . G . M . for Somersetshire ; his son ., as Prov . G . M . for Monmouthshire ; and his grandson , who , be was proud to say , held the like distinguished office for the eastern division of South Wales . He was much gratified at the position which his family held in Freemasonry , and though he could not hope to be often amongst them , begged to drink to ( l The prosperity of the Craft , and the good health of all the Brethen present . " ( Cheers . ) The M . W . G . M ; had now to brinsr before them '' The Health of the Sister Grand
Lodges , " coupled withthename of Bro . Ilebeler . Bro . Chevalier Hebeler having returned thanks , The M . W . G . M . gave '' Prosper ! ty to the Masonic Charities . " He was sure he need not say one word in recommendation of that toast , beyond reminding them to support the D . G . M . on the 13 th of May . The M . W . G . M . next gave " The Stewards . " They were greatly indebted to them for their kindness in providing them so excellent an entertainment , and preserving such excellent order and regularity as had prevailed throughout the evening .
The W . Bro . Colonel Weston , G . S . for No . 2 , ~ returned thanks , and expressed the gratification of the Stewards at the results of the evening . The toast of " The Ladies" having been drunk amidst loud cheers / the company separated , those haying ' the entree proceeding to the glee-room to meet the ladies . We entered it , but were soon glad to make our exit , not having practised , with Mons . Chabot ( the fire-king , whom we recollect in our boyhood ) , the art of living in a baker ' s oven . When will Grand Lodge have gallantry enough to find a more suitable music-room for the accommodation of the ladies ? Here is a noble
work before them to add to the popularity of the new Grand Officers . The music , under the direction of Bro . Hansford , P . G . Org ., was more than usually deserving of praise . The programme was varied and judiciously selected . Miss Hansford , Miss Messent , and Miss Eyles never sang better , and the latter received a deserved encore for the Irish ballad "Oh ! Bay of Dublin . " Messrs . W . Bansford ,
Fielding , Holmes , Wnbye Cooper , and Lavvler , were all very pleasing , and the latter gave with telling effect the new song by Hobbs , " The Brave Old Te ' me ' raire . " Bro . Van dor Osfcen , a German tenor of considerable power , who was present as a guest , also volunteered a song , in which he was justly encored . Bro . Benjamin Banks , jun ., officiated as toast-master .
NOTICES OF MOTION " . Thirteen notices of motion for the next Grand Lodge have been given ; only three of them however are new . Bro . the Rev . G . II . Portal , " That the resolution confirmed in December last relative to the Charity Jewel , be rescinded ; and that Brethren who have served the office of Steward to the Boys' and Girls' School , on serving the office of
Steward at the festival of the Royal Benevolent Fund , bo permitted to wear a clasp on the ribbon of the Charity Jewel , in n form to be determined by the Board of General Purposes . " The Grand Registrar , " That a Committee be appointed to consider the best means of rendering efficient the Masonic Library and Muaeum . " Bro . George Barrett , " That no Brother be allowed to sit at the Board of General Purposes , unless he has been installed as Master of a Lod ^ e . '
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¦ I; The I Mksomc Mirkoii. ;
had been pleased to allude to his father , he could assure him it was a great pride to him to find how high his name was held in the estimation of the Brethren , and to assure them that it was his determination to do his utmost to follow in the footsteps of his father in support of the interests and charities of the Craft . ( Cheers . ) The Earl of Zetland would now propose ( c The Health of the Prov . G . Ms ., " of whom several were present , coupling with the toast the name of their venerable Brother , Colonel Tynte . He was most happy to see that Brother present , supported as he was by his son and grandson , both of whom were Prov . G . Ms . ; a
circumstance he believed unprecedented ) that three generations in one family should-at the same time hold so distinguished a position . Colonel Tynte , who was loudly applauded , returned thanks on behalf of the Prov . G . Ms ., and more especially for himself as Prov . G . M . for Somersetshire ; his son ., as Prov . G . M . for Monmouthshire ; and his grandson , who , be was proud to say , held the like distinguished office for the eastern division of South Wales . He was much gratified at the position which his family held in Freemasonry , and though he could not hope to be often amongst them , begged to drink to ( l The prosperity of the Craft , and the good health of all the Brethen present . " ( Cheers . ) The M . W . G . M ; had now to brinsr before them '' The Health of the Sister Grand
Lodges , " coupled withthename of Bro . Ilebeler . Bro . Chevalier Hebeler having returned thanks , The M . W . G . M . gave '' Prosper ! ty to the Masonic Charities . " He was sure he need not say one word in recommendation of that toast , beyond reminding them to support the D . G . M . on the 13 th of May . The M . W . G . M . next gave " The Stewards . " They were greatly indebted to them for their kindness in providing them so excellent an entertainment , and preserving such excellent order and regularity as had prevailed throughout the evening .
The W . Bro . Colonel Weston , G . S . for No . 2 , ~ returned thanks , and expressed the gratification of the Stewards at the results of the evening . The toast of " The Ladies" having been drunk amidst loud cheers / the company separated , those haying ' the entree proceeding to the glee-room to meet the ladies . We entered it , but were soon glad to make our exit , not having practised , with Mons . Chabot ( the fire-king , whom we recollect in our boyhood ) , the art of living in a baker ' s oven . When will Grand Lodge have gallantry enough to find a more suitable music-room for the accommodation of the ladies ? Here is a noble
work before them to add to the popularity of the new Grand Officers . The music , under the direction of Bro . Hansford , P . G . Org ., was more than usually deserving of praise . The programme was varied and judiciously selected . Miss Hansford , Miss Messent , and Miss Eyles never sang better , and the latter received a deserved encore for the Irish ballad "Oh ! Bay of Dublin . " Messrs . W . Bansford ,
Fielding , Holmes , Wnbye Cooper , and Lavvler , were all very pleasing , and the latter gave with telling effect the new song by Hobbs , " The Brave Old Te ' me ' raire . " Bro . Van dor Osfcen , a German tenor of considerable power , who was present as a guest , also volunteered a song , in which he was justly encored . Bro . Benjamin Banks , jun ., officiated as toast-master .
NOTICES OF MOTION " . Thirteen notices of motion for the next Grand Lodge have been given ; only three of them however are new . Bro . the Rev . G . II . Portal , " That the resolution confirmed in December last relative to the Charity Jewel , be rescinded ; and that Brethren who have served the office of Steward to the Boys' and Girls' School , on serving the office of
Steward at the festival of the Royal Benevolent Fund , bo permitted to wear a clasp on the ribbon of the Charity Jewel , in n form to be determined by the Board of General Purposes . " The Grand Registrar , " That a Committee be appointed to consider the best means of rendering efficient the Masonic Library and Muaeum . " Bro . George Barrett , " That no Brother be allowed to sit at the Board of General Purposes , unless he has been installed as Master of a Lod ^ e . '