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And the basis on AA-hicli these good works rest is the irrcfragiblc pedestal of Truth . Faith is the volume of the sacred laiv of God ; the record of His divine will ; the very keystone of the Arch . Om meetings are never held but ivith that Holy volume open . Prayer foi blessings on all our lawful undertakings is our first employment . Our Alpha and our Omega is thanksgiving for all mercies received at our close . There is no nation ivheveFreemasonry has not planted her standard . The whole earth is girt with lodges as with a net work . Our
OAA-n favoured Isle is thickly studded with them and the number daily increasing ; it is her pride and her boast that none claiming brotherhood but is entitled to the sympathy and support of her children , without distinction of nation , or sect , or colour . Of the various other societies for lessoning the aggregate of human misery and vice , without disparaging any , it may bo truly said that they do not dispense their aid in the profession of such a simple faith . The Athenians know ivhat is good , but the Lacedcemonians practise it . I remain , yours truly , A CRAFTSMAN . Devonport , June 1 st , 1862 .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE . BEEKELEY . —Lodge of Faith and Friendship ( No . 509 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge , which meets at the Berkeley Arms Hotel , on the first Monday in the month , the AV . M ., ( Bro . Partridge ) presided with his usual great skill and ability . Mr . John Whetmore and Mr . Joseph Bennett having been , at a former lodgeregularly proposedballoted forand approved
, , , , were , after the due preparation , permitted to participate in the secrets and mysteries of the first degree in antient Freemasonry . Bro . E . S . Cossens , AV . M . 1202 , P . M . 1907 , & c , was the visitor , and the AA . M . took that opportunity of soliciting the assistance of Bro . Cossens , who with great kindness filled the offices , interchangeably , of P . M ., O . G ., I . G ., J . D ., and AV . M ., that the brethren , might receive the benefit , par example , of his working .
Nothing could excel the harmony that prevailed upon the occasion , every brother , including the initiates , paying great attention ' to the ivorking of the W . M . and the communications of Bro . Cossens , AA-IIO addressed the brethren and the initiates , and exhorted them to acts of Masonic zeal , and led them by anticipation to that high , honourable , and important office the AV . M . had the pleasure noiv to occupy , whilst he also communicated to the ofiicers and brethren several matters of Masonic jurisprudence highly esteemed hy them .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . PEOVINCIAL GEAND LODGE . The Prov . Grand Lodge was held at Newport on Friday , May 30 th , under the presidency of Bro . J . E . Rolls , D . Prov . G . M ., rupported by Bro . Hy . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . Somerset , Bros . Bernard ! , Lyne , AAlills , Nicholas , Roberts , King , AVilliams , PickfordHiinsonand other brothers . The same officers
, gg , were appointed , as at the last Prov . Grand Lodge . The following sums were voted to the Masonic Charities . £ 5 5 s ., to the Boy's School ; £ 5 5 s . to the Girl's School ; £ 5 5 s . to the Institution for Freemasons ; £ 5 5 s . to the Institution for their AA idoivs . Thus constituting , with sums formerly voted , the Prov . " G . L . life Governors . The Prov . Grand Lodge was afterwards marshalled by the Dir . of Cers . and joined by the Silurian Lodge
€ 93 , and the Abergavenny Lodge ( No . 1120 ) , the Isca Lodge was only represented by IAVO or three of its members , and the Loyal Monmouthshire Lodge ( No . 671 ) , Avas similarly situated . The rain , which had all day been steady and refreshing , now began to come down in torrents ; but ivifch the enlivening strains of the Band of the third-Monmouthshire Rifles , under the able leadership of Mr . Dorley , the brethren marched , ( or rather
waded ) to Stowe Church , where they Avere amply rewarded by the impressive manner in AA'hich the service was performed ; and one of those delightful Sermons by Bro . the Rev . Geo . Roberts , for which he is so generally knoAvn and appreciated by the Craft at large . On this occasion the appropriate second lesson enabled the Rev . Bro . to choose for his text , "Charity never faileth , " and with his usual delicacy of sentiment and extraordinary eloquencehe enlarged on this Masonic gem .
, When the sei-A-ice was concluded the Brethren returned to Lodge , and at its close , adjourned to the King's Head Hotel , where Bro . Lloyd bad prepared one of the recherche banquets , for which he is so justly celebrated . Covers were laid , for 80 to 100 ; but it is a matter of regret that only 43 sat down ; of these nearly one fourth were from Abergavenny Lodge , which , considering the state of the weather , and the
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journey , was on all sides allowed to be a good muster from the youngest lodge in the Province . The usual loyal and masonic toasts AA-ere given . The D . Prov . G . M . made one of his agreeable speeches . In returnin" - thanks for his health , the ProA ' . G . Chaplain eloquently ap ° pealed to the Newport brethren to take a fresh start in Masonry and not let their energies collapse . The toast of the visitors was coupled with the name of Bro . POAA ' CII , the son of the oldest in MonmouthshireThe
Mason . Rev . AV . POAVB II , A'icar of AbergaA-omiy , Ai-as ably responded to . Bro . Lyne responded for the Prov . G . Officers ; Bro . Harrison for the Silurian ; Bro . Greeves for the Isca ; and Bro . Higginson for the Abergavenny Lodges , and although few in numbers the brethren spent a happy and social evening , hoping that on the next occasion the Fraternity ivould flock round the Prov . G . Lodge Banner with double their usual strength .
NORTHUMBERLAND . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( So . 56 ) . —May 26 th being the regular night of meeting , the lodge ivas opened at the Grey Horse Inn by the AV . M ., Bro . R . J . Banning , assisted by Bro . J . Hansard , S . AV . ; Bro . C . J . Banister , as _ J . AV . ; and the rest of the officers . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . BroNeilson wishing to take the second degree AA-as
. examined as to his profieency , which , being satisfactory he was passed to that degree by the AV . M . in a very correct and impressive manner . Business of the lodge over , it was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren adjourned to refreshment and spent a happy hour . NEWCASTLE-ON-TATNE . —Lodge of Instruction ( No . 24 ) . —This successful lodge was opened on the 27 th ult . by Bro . Rodenbergh ,
as W . M ., assisted by Bro . C . J . Banister , as P . M . ; Bro . Janson , as S . AA . ; Bro . Oliver , as J . AV . Bro . Smith , Sec , in the absence of P . M . Bro . J . Synington . In the early part of the evening , Bro . Banister acted as Lecture Master . P . M . Bro . Loades , kindly acted as candidate , and Bro . Rodenbergh , S . AV . of Lodge 614 , performed the ceremony of initiation , to the satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . Micalson acted as J . D . A donation of books was received from Bro . Swithenbank , and a vote ot thanks recorded on the minutes to him for the present . P . M . Bro . A . Clapham was elected Lecture Master for next meeting . Business over , the lodge was closed in due form .
SOMERSETSHIRE . KETNSIIAAI . —Boyal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —The dispensation having been granted to open this lodge ) it being thought desirable to postpone the consecration for the present ) an emergency meeting was held on the 29 th May , at the Lamb and Lark Inn , when a numerous attendance of neighbouring brethren favoured the petitioners with their presence on the occasion , amongst Ai-liom were several Past Prov . G . Officers from Bristol ,
including Bros . P . M . Evans , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; P . M . Dimoline , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; AV . H . Scott , P . M ., Colston Lodge , Bristol , & c . The lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . T . , B . Moutrie , P . M . 48 , Bath , Prov . S . G . D . Somerset . The dispensation having been read empowering the brethren to meet for the purpose of transacting Masonic business , also the summons calling the meeting , the ballot AA-as taken for a gentleman , who , being duly electedwas regularly initiated into the mysteries of
, the Craft . Several propositions having been received of brethren for joining , and one for initiation , and a vote of thanks being passed to the visitors , to AA'hich Bro . Evans , P . M ., responded , expressing the gratification he had felt at the admirable manner in Avhich the business of the lodge had been conducted , and wishing the brethren every success . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren retired to refreshment . The next meeting ivill be on June 11 th , at half past four .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST . ) SHEFFIELD . —PEESENTATION . On Saturday last , fche 31 st May , the Brethren of the Britannia and Brunswick Lodges , 162 and 373 , and the companions of the tivo R . A . Chapters attached to those Lodges , joined in paying a Avell merited tribute of appreciation and ' esteem to Bro . " Thomas Dauby , P . M . of both Lodges , P . Z . of Jeivels of
both Chapters , by the presentation to him of the a P . Z ., and P . M . respectively . The meeting took place in the Freemasons Hall in Surrey-street , Avhere the Brethren partook of a splendid dinner , provided " under the superintendence of
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And the basis on AA-hicli these good works rest is the irrcfragiblc pedestal of Truth . Faith is the volume of the sacred laiv of God ; the record of His divine will ; the very keystone of the Arch . Om meetings are never held but ivith that Holy volume open . Prayer foi blessings on all our lawful undertakings is our first employment . Our Alpha and our Omega is thanksgiving for all mercies received at our close . There is no nation ivheveFreemasonry has not planted her standard . The whole earth is girt with lodges as with a net work . Our
OAA-n favoured Isle is thickly studded with them and the number daily increasing ; it is her pride and her boast that none claiming brotherhood but is entitled to the sympathy and support of her children , without distinction of nation , or sect , or colour . Of the various other societies for lessoning the aggregate of human misery and vice , without disparaging any , it may bo truly said that they do not dispense their aid in the profession of such a simple faith . The Athenians know ivhat is good , but the Lacedcemonians practise it . I remain , yours truly , A CRAFTSMAN . Devonport , June 1 st , 1862 .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE . BEEKELEY . —Lodge of Faith and Friendship ( No . 509 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge , which meets at the Berkeley Arms Hotel , on the first Monday in the month , the AV . M ., ( Bro . Partridge ) presided with his usual great skill and ability . Mr . John Whetmore and Mr . Joseph Bennett having been , at a former lodgeregularly proposedballoted forand approved
, , , , were , after the due preparation , permitted to participate in the secrets and mysteries of the first degree in antient Freemasonry . Bro . E . S . Cossens , AV . M . 1202 , P . M . 1907 , & c , was the visitor , and the AA . M . took that opportunity of soliciting the assistance of Bro . Cossens , who with great kindness filled the offices , interchangeably , of P . M ., O . G ., I . G ., J . D ., and AV . M ., that the brethren , might receive the benefit , par example , of his working .
Nothing could excel the harmony that prevailed upon the occasion , every brother , including the initiates , paying great attention ' to the ivorking of the W . M . and the communications of Bro . Cossens , AA-IIO addressed the brethren and the initiates , and exhorted them to acts of Masonic zeal , and led them by anticipation to that high , honourable , and important office the AV . M . had the pleasure noiv to occupy , whilst he also communicated to the ofiicers and brethren several matters of Masonic jurisprudence highly esteemed hy them .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . PEOVINCIAL GEAND LODGE . The Prov . Grand Lodge was held at Newport on Friday , May 30 th , under the presidency of Bro . J . E . Rolls , D . Prov . G . M ., rupported by Bro . Hy . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . Somerset , Bros . Bernard ! , Lyne , AAlills , Nicholas , Roberts , King , AVilliams , PickfordHiinsonand other brothers . The same officers
, gg , were appointed , as at the last Prov . Grand Lodge . The following sums were voted to the Masonic Charities . £ 5 5 s ., to the Boy's School ; £ 5 5 s . to the Girl's School ; £ 5 5 s . to the Institution for Freemasons ; £ 5 5 s . to the Institution for their AA idoivs . Thus constituting , with sums formerly voted , the Prov . " G . L . life Governors . The Prov . Grand Lodge was afterwards marshalled by the Dir . of Cers . and joined by the Silurian Lodge
€ 93 , and the Abergavenny Lodge ( No . 1120 ) , the Isca Lodge was only represented by IAVO or three of its members , and the Loyal Monmouthshire Lodge ( No . 671 ) , Avas similarly situated . The rain , which had all day been steady and refreshing , now began to come down in torrents ; but ivifch the enlivening strains of the Band of the third-Monmouthshire Rifles , under the able leadership of Mr . Dorley , the brethren marched , ( or rather
waded ) to Stowe Church , where they Avere amply rewarded by the impressive manner in AA'hich the service was performed ; and one of those delightful Sermons by Bro . the Rev . Geo . Roberts , for which he is so generally knoAvn and appreciated by the Craft at large . On this occasion the appropriate second lesson enabled the Rev . Bro . to choose for his text , "Charity never faileth , " and with his usual delicacy of sentiment and extraordinary eloquencehe enlarged on this Masonic gem .
, When the sei-A-ice was concluded the Brethren returned to Lodge , and at its close , adjourned to the King's Head Hotel , where Bro . Lloyd bad prepared one of the recherche banquets , for which he is so justly celebrated . Covers were laid , for 80 to 100 ; but it is a matter of regret that only 43 sat down ; of these nearly one fourth were from Abergavenny Lodge , which , considering the state of the weather , and the
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journey , was on all sides allowed to be a good muster from the youngest lodge in the Province . The usual loyal and masonic toasts AA-ere given . The D . Prov . G . M . made one of his agreeable speeches . In returnin" - thanks for his health , the ProA ' . G . Chaplain eloquently ap ° pealed to the Newport brethren to take a fresh start in Masonry and not let their energies collapse . The toast of the visitors was coupled with the name of Bro . POAA ' CII , the son of the oldest in MonmouthshireThe
Mason . Rev . AV . POAVB II , A'icar of AbergaA-omiy , Ai-as ably responded to . Bro . Lyne responded for the Prov . G . Officers ; Bro . Harrison for the Silurian ; Bro . Greeves for the Isca ; and Bro . Higginson for the Abergavenny Lodges , and although few in numbers the brethren spent a happy and social evening , hoping that on the next occasion the Fraternity ivould flock round the Prov . G . Lodge Banner with double their usual strength .
NORTHUMBERLAND . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( So . 56 ) . —May 26 th being the regular night of meeting , the lodge ivas opened at the Grey Horse Inn by the AV . M ., Bro . R . J . Banning , assisted by Bro . J . Hansard , S . AV . ; Bro . C . J . Banister , as _ J . AV . ; and the rest of the officers . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . BroNeilson wishing to take the second degree AA-as
. examined as to his profieency , which , being satisfactory he was passed to that degree by the AV . M . in a very correct and impressive manner . Business of the lodge over , it was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren adjourned to refreshment and spent a happy hour . NEWCASTLE-ON-TATNE . —Lodge of Instruction ( No . 24 ) . —This successful lodge was opened on the 27 th ult . by Bro . Rodenbergh ,
as W . M ., assisted by Bro . C . J . Banister , as P . M . ; Bro . Janson , as S . AA . ; Bro . Oliver , as J . AV . Bro . Smith , Sec , in the absence of P . M . Bro . J . Synington . In the early part of the evening , Bro . Banister acted as Lecture Master . P . M . Bro . Loades , kindly acted as candidate , and Bro . Rodenbergh , S . AV . of Lodge 614 , performed the ceremony of initiation , to the satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . Micalson acted as J . D . A donation of books was received from Bro . Swithenbank , and a vote ot thanks recorded on the minutes to him for the present . P . M . Bro . A . Clapham was elected Lecture Master for next meeting . Business over , the lodge was closed in due form .
SOMERSETSHIRE . KETNSIIAAI . —Boyal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —The dispensation having been granted to open this lodge ) it being thought desirable to postpone the consecration for the present ) an emergency meeting was held on the 29 th May , at the Lamb and Lark Inn , when a numerous attendance of neighbouring brethren favoured the petitioners with their presence on the occasion , amongst Ai-liom were several Past Prov . G . Officers from Bristol ,
including Bros . P . M . Evans , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; P . M . Dimoline , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; AV . H . Scott , P . M ., Colston Lodge , Bristol , & c . The lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . T . , B . Moutrie , P . M . 48 , Bath , Prov . S . G . D . Somerset . The dispensation having been read empowering the brethren to meet for the purpose of transacting Masonic business , also the summons calling the meeting , the ballot AA-as taken for a gentleman , who , being duly electedwas regularly initiated into the mysteries of
, the Craft . Several propositions having been received of brethren for joining , and one for initiation , and a vote of thanks being passed to the visitors , to AA'hich Bro . Evans , P . M ., responded , expressing the gratification he had felt at the admirable manner in Avhich the business of the lodge had been conducted , and wishing the brethren every success . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren retired to refreshment . The next meeting ivill be on June 11 th , at half past four .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST . ) SHEFFIELD . —PEESENTATION . On Saturday last , fche 31 st May , the Brethren of the Britannia and Brunswick Lodges , 162 and 373 , and the companions of the tivo R . A . Chapters attached to those Lodges , joined in paying a Avell merited tribute of appreciation and ' esteem to Bro . " Thomas Dauby , P . M . of both Lodges , P . Z . of Jeivels of
both Chapters , by the presentation to him of the a P . Z ., and P . M . respectively . The meeting took place in the Freemasons Hall in Surrey-street , Avhere the Brethren partook of a splendid dinner , provided " under the superintendence of