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Provincial.
H Bro . Russ , P . M ., rose , and observed , that he had on a previous occasion brought forward a resolution , which had beep adopted by the Lodge , ^ nd thereby ensured the constant attendance of at least one member to represent ita views in Grand Lodge at every quarterly communication ^ and which he h oped to see adopted by every pro - vincia ! Lodge /* Por the purpose of recording the views of this Lodge , and inducing the provinces to take ti ^ more lively interest in the prpeeedm
a more integral portion . of Grand Lodge , it was proposed hy Bro . Bliss , P . M ., seconded by Bro . La Croix * and carried unanimously— - ** That in the opinion of this Lodge , the funds of th ^ Masonic charities woul d be considerably improved , and the general good of Freemasonry advanced , by an increased interest on the part of the oountry Brethi ^ h in the proceedings of Grand , Lodge , and in order to promote this important <) bjeet , they would suggest that it is highly ciesirable that at
all cdhntry Lodges should take steps to ensure their due representation ^ the quarterly communicatioiis and other meetings of Grand Lodge * and that prior to such meetings , the motions intended to be then brought forward should be laid before and discussed in open Lodge , in order that the opinions of the Brethren be elicited and properly represented in Grand Lodge . Other business having been disposed of , the Lodge was then closed .
KEOT . AppoiKqcj * BNTS . ^ X 8 % Bret & ren
an ^ ajpnort u : ^^ other , and of aiding the ] tffe # ^ the lattpr obj ect , not mare tl ^ ft fifty Brethren feng present , a result with which we confess we WGm gp mCTtet disappointed , seeing that there w § re no legs tfean . fbrtyrseven stewwfe , PQt pn ^ half of wfeom were present . As regards the absence of other Br ^ hre ^ i it jnay be , m great extent , accounted for by the season of the year and the gjier ! notice wbich was issueij of the intended banquet .
Tfee ^ b ajr was pcaupie ^ by BiQ / Ifinsman , Mi ? ., $ g WM-j Bro , Bailey officiating as S . W , and J 3 rp . Greeiias J . W . The hm ^ m of Her Majesty , the Eight Hon . the $ arl of Zetland , M . W . G > M . an 4 it $ vi Panmure , R . W . p . G M- > & 1 K 1 the rest of the Clrand Queers bavjtog beeri AtoW ^ TJie Qh ^ rnian gave tlie healths , of the W . Ms , and Queers of the JLpdges of the disirifite . They must hear in mind that thfe was a meeting not of tb $ Lodges , in of
thk . 431 prpyir ^ ce Itent , hut those lodges in . the ep . unty wjiieh were situated | n the eastern , qr Jjondon 4 i ^ trict . There hav e , been two new Lodges reqentiy establisjied within the district ; and be w & s happy to say that npt only were they prospering bi # b ' the . older Lodges in the district were also increasing in strength . In conjunction with the toast he bad proposed , he begged to give i ( Prosperity to the Lodges in the London district of Bast Kent . " Bro . Green , W . Jf ,, of No . 93 / briefly acknowledged the toast .
Bro . Figwright had great pleasure in proposing the health of their worthy Brother , the chairman of th , e evening . It was to the exertions of that excellent Brother that they principally owed the pleasure of meeting together that evening ; and he was i & ure tjiat all present would cordially join with him iu drinking to his health , wising kim long life , happiness , and prosperity . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman had great pleasure in acknowledging the kindness pf the Brethren
not only for # ie * n # nner in wlncfe the last toast had been drunk , but for having requested him to preside over the meeting of tliat evening . He was aware that many Brethren could feave been found to occupy the position with greater ability —( "No , no" ) , but he wa # sure there was no one wbp cpuld bay ? discharge d the duties of the chair with greater pleasure or greater zeal tlw faiW $ } i It wasi mps <; gratifying for him to preside over a naeeting w ^ ich 1 x ^ 4 the twp-fo kl object * Vide Magazine ( kodge of Economy , Marcjh 3 , 7 ^ 18 ? 3 ) 3 vo ) . iv ., p , 51 $ ,
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Provincial.
H Bro . Russ , P . M ., rose , and observed , that he had on a previous occasion brought forward a resolution , which had beep adopted by the Lodge , ^ nd thereby ensured the constant attendance of at least one member to represent ita views in Grand Lodge at every quarterly communication ^ and which he h oped to see adopted by every pro - vincia ! Lodge /* Por the purpose of recording the views of this Lodge , and inducing the provinces to take ti ^ more lively interest in the prpeeedm
a more integral portion . of Grand Lodge , it was proposed hy Bro . Bliss , P . M ., seconded by Bro . La Croix * and carried unanimously— - ** That in the opinion of this Lodge , the funds of th ^ Masonic charities woul d be considerably improved , and the general good of Freemasonry advanced , by an increased interest on the part of the oountry Brethi ^ h in the proceedings of Grand , Lodge , and in order to promote this important <) bjeet , they would suggest that it is highly ciesirable that at
all cdhntry Lodges should take steps to ensure their due representation ^ the quarterly communicatioiis and other meetings of Grand Lodge * and that prior to such meetings , the motions intended to be then brought forward should be laid before and discussed in open Lodge , in order that the opinions of the Brethren be elicited and properly represented in Grand Lodge . Other business having been disposed of , the Lodge was then closed .
KEOT . AppoiKqcj * BNTS . ^ X 8 % Bret & ren
an ^ ajpnort u : ^^ other , and of aiding the ] tffe # ^ the lattpr obj ect , not mare tl ^ ft fifty Brethren feng present , a result with which we confess we WGm gp mCTtet disappointed , seeing that there w § re no legs tfean . fbrtyrseven stewwfe , PQt pn ^ half of wfeom were present . As regards the absence of other Br ^ hre ^ i it jnay be , m great extent , accounted for by the season of the year and the gjier ! notice wbich was issueij of the intended banquet .
Tfee ^ b ajr was pcaupie ^ by BiQ / Ifinsman , Mi ? ., $ g WM-j Bro , Bailey officiating as S . W , and J 3 rp . Greeiias J . W . The hm ^ m of Her Majesty , the Eight Hon . the $ arl of Zetland , M . W . G > M . an 4 it $ vi Panmure , R . W . p . G M- > & 1 K 1 the rest of the Clrand Queers bavjtog beeri AtoW ^ TJie Qh ^ rnian gave tlie healths , of the W . Ms , and Queers of the JLpdges of the disirifite . They must hear in mind that thfe was a meeting not of tb $ Lodges , in of
thk . 431 prpyir ^ ce Itent , hut those lodges in . the ep . unty wjiieh were situated | n the eastern , qr Jjondon 4 i ^ trict . There hav e , been two new Lodges reqentiy establisjied within the district ; and be w & s happy to say that npt only were they prospering bi # b ' the . older Lodges in the district were also increasing in strength . In conjunction with the toast he bad proposed , he begged to give i ( Prosperity to the Lodges in the London district of Bast Kent . " Bro . Green , W . Jf ,, of No . 93 / briefly acknowledged the toast .
Bro . Figwright had great pleasure in proposing the health of their worthy Brother , the chairman of th , e evening . It was to the exertions of that excellent Brother that they principally owed the pleasure of meeting together that evening ; and he was i & ure tjiat all present would cordially join with him iu drinking to his health , wising kim long life , happiness , and prosperity . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman had great pleasure in acknowledging the kindness pf the Brethren
not only for # ie * n # nner in wlncfe the last toast had been drunk , but for having requested him to preside over the meeting of tliat evening . He was aware that many Brethren could feave been found to occupy the position with greater ability —( "No , no" ) , but he wa # sure there was no one wbp cpuld bay ? discharge d the duties of the chair with greater pleasure or greater zeal tlw faiW $ } i It wasi mps <; gratifying for him to preside over a naeeting w ^ ich 1 x ^ 4 the twp-fo kl object * Vide Magazine ( kodge of Economy , Marcjh 3 , 7 ^ 18 ? 3 ) 3 vo ) . iv ., p , 51 $ ,