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vice of the day ; " which motion was seconded by Bro . Emanuel , and carried with one consent Bro . the Rev . Dr . Woolley moved '' that the thanks of the Prov . Grand Lodge be given to the Rev . Bro . George Raymond Portal , for the very eloquent sermon he had that day delivered ; " this motion was also warmly seconded by Bro . Emanuel , and after a few words from the Prov . G . M ., carried unanimously . ^ The Rev . Bro . Portal , in acknowledgment , said he was ever ready to assist in the cause of the Order , and it afforded him much pleasure to take an active part in
that ms native county . Bro . Edwin Gait moved "that the thanks of the Prov . Lodge of Hampshire be presented to the R . W . Bro . Thomas Willis Fleming , the Y . W , Bro . Br . Harcourt , and the other Visitors , for their presence on that occasioa . " This being seconded by Bro , J . J . Gait , was carried unanimously . The R . W . Bro . Fleming , in acknowledgment for the kind reception of his name , said , that next to standing well in his own province , it was most gratifying to be held in such high honour by others .
The V . W . Bro . Dr . Harcourt said he was happy to see so glorious a meeting and such munificence displayed through their benevolent fund . He assured the Brethren he should carry to his Brethren in Surrey a recommendation to emulate the same liberal spirit . An abstract of the Treasurer ' s account was read , which showed the total amount of the funds on that day to be £ 211 . 12 s . 9 d . Bro * Stebbing , after proposing a vote of thanks to their Treasurer , Bro . Alfred Heather , followed it up by moving his re-election , which Bro , Castell seconded , and it was , with a few words of commendation from the Prov . G . M ., carried
unanimously . Bro . Heather said he had a double debt of gratitude to discharge ; -first , to thank them for the kind way in which his past services had been mentioned ; and secondly , for the continuance of their confidence . Bro . Stebbing rose and said , that after holding the office of Gnuid Secretary for nineteen years , he must beg leave to decline the re-appointment ; the position of the Grand Lodge was most satisfactory , and as the duties of the office now interfered with his avocations , and his excellent friend Bro . Firmin could well fulfil all the duties , he had the less hesitation in resigning the office he had been so long intrusted with . At the same time he assured the Grand Master and Brethren ,
that should Bro . Firmin at any time require his assistance , he should most readily afford it . The R . W . Prov . G . M . said it was with extreme regret that he accepted Bro . Stebbing ' s resignation , as he was sensible that he should lose his right hand . Bro . Stebbing had so well attended to the business of the province for nineteen years , and had filled the reponsible office so entirely to his satisfaction , that he could not avoid repeating he regretted Bro . Stebbing ' s resolve .
Bro . Lord Geo . Lennox , P . S . G . W ., said : Although we lose him in the actual responsibility of the office , we all hope he will still continue tolond his aid whenever it may be needed . " His lordship concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to Bro . Stebbing , for his past arduous services . -Bro . Wyndham Portal , S . G . W ., said , however much the Brethren might regret Bro . Stebbing ' s relinquishment of office , far be it from them to overwork a willing horse ; they must , at his wish , relieve him from his harness . They must each and all rally around their G . M .. and by individual and united assiduity , prevent him from fully realizing the loss he must necessarily sustain by the retirement of Bro . Stebbing . The vote of thanks having been put from the chair , was passed
with acclamations . Bro . Stebbing in reply , said he could scarcely trust himself to say in a few words all he could wish in acknowledgment of their kindness , as the time was short and he feared their dinner would be spoiled . However , he would say , that should Bro . Firmin through any unexpected cause require his aid , he should be ready , to use Bro . Portal ' s figurative language , to again put on the harness of office . The Prov . G . M . then called on the Officers to deliver ur > their collars mid
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vice of the day ; " which motion was seconded by Bro . Emanuel , and carried with one consent Bro . the Rev . Dr . Woolley moved '' that the thanks of the Prov . Grand Lodge be given to the Rev . Bro . George Raymond Portal , for the very eloquent sermon he had that day delivered ; " this motion was also warmly seconded by Bro . Emanuel , and after a few words from the Prov . G . M ., carried unanimously . ^ The Rev . Bro . Portal , in acknowledgment , said he was ever ready to assist in the cause of the Order , and it afforded him much pleasure to take an active part in
that ms native county . Bro . Edwin Gait moved "that the thanks of the Prov . Lodge of Hampshire be presented to the R . W . Bro . Thomas Willis Fleming , the Y . W , Bro . Br . Harcourt , and the other Visitors , for their presence on that occasioa . " This being seconded by Bro , J . J . Gait , was carried unanimously . The R . W . Bro . Fleming , in acknowledgment for the kind reception of his name , said , that next to standing well in his own province , it was most gratifying to be held in such high honour by others .
The V . W . Bro . Dr . Harcourt said he was happy to see so glorious a meeting and such munificence displayed through their benevolent fund . He assured the Brethren he should carry to his Brethren in Surrey a recommendation to emulate the same liberal spirit . An abstract of the Treasurer ' s account was read , which showed the total amount of the funds on that day to be £ 211 . 12 s . 9 d . Bro * Stebbing , after proposing a vote of thanks to their Treasurer , Bro . Alfred Heather , followed it up by moving his re-election , which Bro , Castell seconded , and it was , with a few words of commendation from the Prov . G . M ., carried
unanimously . Bro . Heather said he had a double debt of gratitude to discharge ; -first , to thank them for the kind way in which his past services had been mentioned ; and secondly , for the continuance of their confidence . Bro . Stebbing rose and said , that after holding the office of Gnuid Secretary for nineteen years , he must beg leave to decline the re-appointment ; the position of the Grand Lodge was most satisfactory , and as the duties of the office now interfered with his avocations , and his excellent friend Bro . Firmin could well fulfil all the duties , he had the less hesitation in resigning the office he had been so long intrusted with . At the same time he assured the Grand Master and Brethren ,
that should Bro . Firmin at any time require his assistance , he should most readily afford it . The R . W . Prov . G . M . said it was with extreme regret that he accepted Bro . Stebbing ' s resignation , as he was sensible that he should lose his right hand . Bro . Stebbing had so well attended to the business of the province for nineteen years , and had filled the reponsible office so entirely to his satisfaction , that he could not avoid repeating he regretted Bro . Stebbing ' s resolve .
Bro . Lord Geo . Lennox , P . S . G . W ., said : Although we lose him in the actual responsibility of the office , we all hope he will still continue tolond his aid whenever it may be needed . " His lordship concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to Bro . Stebbing , for his past arduous services . -Bro . Wyndham Portal , S . G . W ., said , however much the Brethren might regret Bro . Stebbing ' s relinquishment of office , far be it from them to overwork a willing horse ; they must , at his wish , relieve him from his harness . They must each and all rally around their G . M .. and by individual and united assiduity , prevent him from fully realizing the loss he must necessarily sustain by the retirement of Bro . Stebbing . The vote of thanks having been put from the chair , was passed
with acclamations . Bro . Stebbing in reply , said he could scarcely trust himself to say in a few words all he could wish in acknowledgment of their kindness , as the time was short and he feared their dinner would be spoiled . However , he would say , that should Bro . Firmin through any unexpected cause require his aid , he should be ready , to use Bro . Portal ' s figurative language , to again put on the harness of office . The Prov . G . M . then called on the Officers to deliver ur > their collars mid