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town . It was , I assure you , a deep source of regret to me that I was personally , by unforeseen circumstances , prevented being present on that memorable occasion . To the W . M ., the officers and brethren of No . 1 , 034 , the greatest praise was due for the way in which the arrangements were carried out , and for the liberality displayed on that occasion . To Bro . John Hervey , Prov . G . D ., the best thanks of the province are due for the impressive way in which he performed his important
duties . Commencing under shch favourable circumstances , with so zealous a Master and such experienced craftsmen , I feel certain the Royal Brunswick Lodge will not only prosper , but be the joint means with the sister Lodges in this town of advancing the interests of the order , and diffusing those glorious principles which Freemasonry teaches . May all success and prosperity attend the efforts of the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Royal Brunswick Lodge . There is one subject , Brethren , to which I wish to draw your particular attention— -it is the
necessity of correctness in all returns to the Provincial as well as to the Grand Lodge of England—it behoves the Masters of Lodges before they transmit to Grand Lodge any return , document or certificate , to well satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the same . I am led to these remarks by the number of complaints against various Lodges in England received and adjudicated on by the Board of General Purposes at the beginning of last month . Before requesting the Provincial Grand Officers to deliver up their collars and jewels of office , let me offer them my warmest acknowledments
for their services , and the mode in which their duties have been performed , for their kind co-operation , their regular attendance to all signs and summonses , and the faithful discharge of the various duties entrusted to them . We have worked together in harmony , and this , coupled with the zeal evinced by all , has led to the happiest results . I trust the way in which the jPro v . Grand Lodge has been conducted , the report of the finance committee and Treasurer ' s account have given general satisfaction . To the Prov . Gr . Treasurer our best thanks are due for the
solicitude with which he has taken care of our funds and the admirable way m which the accounts have been kept . To Bro . Gavin E . Pocock , Prov . G . Sec , since the re-organization of this Pro v . Grand Lodge , in 1854 , 1 really feel quite inadequate to thank him sufficiently for his valuable services . Believe me , that worthy Brother has no sinecure ; I cannot imagine that the Brethren in general have any possible idea of the multiplicity of correspondence , the number of returns and other documents which he has to prepare . I am sure that but few are aware of the labour it costs him and the amount of his valuable time that he devotes to our service . It
is only among those who have access to his Masonic sanctum who can at all realize the arduous duties devolving upon him . Bro . Pocock is indeed pre-eminently entitled to my and your warmest acknowledgments for the assiduity with which he performs the duties of Prov . G . Sec , for the admirable way in which the minutes and records are kept , for his prompt attention to every correspondent , for his zeal for the Order , for his solicitude to maintain inviolate our ancient
landmarks , and for the personal sacrifice of time , labour , and attention , which he devotes to our service . In conclusion , Brethren , I feel I may confidently rely on the same support and co-operation this next year from the officers present and past that has been vouchsafed so kindly to my worthy predecessor and to myself . I beg to assure you that it shall be my earnest endeavour to perform all my duties —without partiality , favour , or affection , but with freedom , fervency , and zeal for the benefit of our Order—to the satisfaction of you all , and I hope with credit to myself . Our R . W . Prov . G . M . having intrusted me w ith powers not vouchsafed
to every D . Prov . G . M ., I shall even feel it doubly incumbent on me to appreciate that confidence by fulfilling that trust in the way I am sure most pleasing to his grace , namely , by jealously guarding against any inroad upon our ancient landmarks , by enforcing a strict adherence to the Book of Constitutions , by allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England , and by supporting in every way our Most Worshipful Grand Master tho Earl of Zetland , who is so pre-eminently entitled to our support . ' ' ( Loud applause followed this address . )
Bro . Henry Verrall , after making a few observations on the loss that Masonry had sustained in the decease of the much lamented Bro . Folkard , moved— That this Prov . Grand Lodge desires to express its deep regret at the lamented decease of Bro . Folkard , Prov . G . Rog .. } and to record its testimony to his virtues , and ite
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Provincial
town . It was , I assure you , a deep source of regret to me that I was personally , by unforeseen circumstances , prevented being present on that memorable occasion . To the W . M ., the officers and brethren of No . 1 , 034 , the greatest praise was due for the way in which the arrangements were carried out , and for the liberality displayed on that occasion . To Bro . John Hervey , Prov . G . D ., the best thanks of the province are due for the impressive way in which he performed his important
duties . Commencing under shch favourable circumstances , with so zealous a Master and such experienced craftsmen , I feel certain the Royal Brunswick Lodge will not only prosper , but be the joint means with the sister Lodges in this town of advancing the interests of the order , and diffusing those glorious principles which Freemasonry teaches . May all success and prosperity attend the efforts of the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Royal Brunswick Lodge . There is one subject , Brethren , to which I wish to draw your particular attention— -it is the
necessity of correctness in all returns to the Provincial as well as to the Grand Lodge of England—it behoves the Masters of Lodges before they transmit to Grand Lodge any return , document or certificate , to well satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the same . I am led to these remarks by the number of complaints against various Lodges in England received and adjudicated on by the Board of General Purposes at the beginning of last month . Before requesting the Provincial Grand Officers to deliver up their collars and jewels of office , let me offer them my warmest acknowledments
for their services , and the mode in which their duties have been performed , for their kind co-operation , their regular attendance to all signs and summonses , and the faithful discharge of the various duties entrusted to them . We have worked together in harmony , and this , coupled with the zeal evinced by all , has led to the happiest results . I trust the way in which the jPro v . Grand Lodge has been conducted , the report of the finance committee and Treasurer ' s account have given general satisfaction . To the Prov . Gr . Treasurer our best thanks are due for the
solicitude with which he has taken care of our funds and the admirable way m which the accounts have been kept . To Bro . Gavin E . Pocock , Prov . G . Sec , since the re-organization of this Pro v . Grand Lodge , in 1854 , 1 really feel quite inadequate to thank him sufficiently for his valuable services . Believe me , that worthy Brother has no sinecure ; I cannot imagine that the Brethren in general have any possible idea of the multiplicity of correspondence , the number of returns and other documents which he has to prepare . I am sure that but few are aware of the labour it costs him and the amount of his valuable time that he devotes to our service . It
is only among those who have access to his Masonic sanctum who can at all realize the arduous duties devolving upon him . Bro . Pocock is indeed pre-eminently entitled to my and your warmest acknowledgments for the assiduity with which he performs the duties of Prov . G . Sec , for the admirable way in which the minutes and records are kept , for his prompt attention to every correspondent , for his zeal for the Order , for his solicitude to maintain inviolate our ancient
landmarks , and for the personal sacrifice of time , labour , and attention , which he devotes to our service . In conclusion , Brethren , I feel I may confidently rely on the same support and co-operation this next year from the officers present and past that has been vouchsafed so kindly to my worthy predecessor and to myself . I beg to assure you that it shall be my earnest endeavour to perform all my duties —without partiality , favour , or affection , but with freedom , fervency , and zeal for the benefit of our Order—to the satisfaction of you all , and I hope with credit to myself . Our R . W . Prov . G . M . having intrusted me w ith powers not vouchsafed
to every D . Prov . G . M ., I shall even feel it doubly incumbent on me to appreciate that confidence by fulfilling that trust in the way I am sure most pleasing to his grace , namely , by jealously guarding against any inroad upon our ancient landmarks , by enforcing a strict adherence to the Book of Constitutions , by allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England , and by supporting in every way our Most Worshipful Grand Master tho Earl of Zetland , who is so pre-eminently entitled to our support . ' ' ( Loud applause followed this address . )
Bro . Henry Verrall , after making a few observations on the loss that Masonry had sustained in the decease of the much lamented Bro . Folkard , moved— That this Prov . Grand Lodge desires to express its deep regret at the lamented decease of Bro . Folkard , Prov . G . Rog .. } and to record its testimony to his virtues , and ite