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The Masonicmirror.
Saunders . This was seconded hy Bro . Feekins , P . Prov , G . D ., and on a show of hands , Bro . Saunders was announced to have been re-elected . Tho R . AA . Prov . G . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Dobson , D . Prov . G . M . ( re-appointed ); Eastes , AV . M ., 1011 , S . Prov . G . W . ; Philcox , P . M . 37 G , J . Prov . G . AV . ; Bev . E . Hill , 741 , Prov . G . Chaplain ( reappointed ) ; Bathurst , W . M ., 155 , Prov . G . Reg . ; C . Isaacs , 20 ,
Prov . G . See . ( re-appointed ); AVates 91 , Asst . Prov . G . Sec . ; De Cuadra . P . M ., 856 , S . Prov . G . D . ; AA ' . M . Hill , P . M , 91 , J . Prov . G . D . ; Finch , P . M ., G 21 , Prov . G . D . C . ; Adamson , P . M ., 235 , Asst Prov . G . D . D ; Ashdown , P . M ., 147 , Prov . G . Sup . of Works ,-. Brasier , AA . M ., 149 , Prov . G . S . B ; Tolputt , S 16 , Prov . G . Org . ( reappointed ) ; Hartnup , AA . M ., 741 , Prov . G . Purst . The following were appointed Prov . G . Stewards : Bros . Philpott , P . M ., 34 ; Hodge , S . W . 184 ; B . K . ThorpeSec 1011 ; Asst . S . AAr 10 SG ; W . Vase
, , , , , J . AV . 741 ; and J . I . Soloman , J . W ., 20 . The new Prov . G . Officers having been duly selected The R . AA " . Prov . G . M . moved the adaption of the new bye-laws of the province agreed to at the emergency meeting at Chatham , and since circulated through the various lodges in the province . The D . Prov . G . M . seconded the motion which was carried by acclamation .
Bro . KEDDELI ,. P . Prov . G . AA ., moved that a donation of ; E 10 bo presented to the orphan children of Bro . Purminger , who was for many years a very active Mason , and filled several offices in Provincial Grand Lodge—they by his death—that of their mother having taken place a short time previously—been left in great distress . Bro . HALLOAVES , P . Prov . D . G . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously .
The D . Pnov . G . M . moved that £ 3110 s . he given from the Provincial Charity Fund to the Deal Lodge , and a like sum to that of Faversham , in order to enable them to become Life Governors of the Girls' and Boys' Schools . AAlien these sums were paid over , every lodge in . the province , excepting that at Erith , would have been made Life Governors of these two Charities . Next year that lodge would come in for the advantage which the others had received , and then they would begin with the Royal Benevolent
Institution for Aged Masons and their Widows , making the lodges Life Governors of both Funds . As a smaller sum was required for that purpose than for the two schools , and their funds w-ere on the increase , they would be enabled to get round the lodges quicker than they had hitherto done , and then they could begin with the Schools again ; hut at the same time they should always take care to keep a sufficient sum in hand to meet local cases , such as that which had been brought before them that day . Bro . BOTES , P . D . Prov . G . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously .
The lodge was then called from labour , ancl the brethren being formed into a procession , headed by the band of the 9 th Royal Kent Rifle Volunteers , and the various banners of the lodges of the province , marched to the parish church of Ashford , now undergoing the process of restoration , where divine service was performed by the vicar , the Rev . Mr . Alcock ; after which , an excellent sermon was preached by the Bev . Bro . Hill , Prov . G . Chap ., who took for his text Ecclesiasteschap . xii . ver . 14 : "For God shall bring
, every work unto judgment with every secret thing , whether it be good or whether it lie evil . " The Rev . brother , addressing himself more particularly to the brethren—there being also a large general congregation present—proceeded to allude to the great truths in scripture , pointing to a state of future life and judgment- —how consistent with true religion were tho Masonic , professions—and how the various emblems of Freemasonry not onltaught and enforced
y every moral virtue , but pointed towards those great truths of resurrection , judgment , and future life . Having dilated upon these topics at some length , be besought the brethren not to neglect the execise of one great Masonic virtue—Charity , so that even those who were not Masons mi ght see that they w-ere doing good , and did not deal in mere empty professions and the vanities of the world . To Masons he need say nothing in reference to the
excellence of their Masonic Charities , on behalf of which a collection would be made that day ; but he might add that one-half of the amount to be collected was to be given to the Ashford Schools , in the rooms of which they had that day assembled . Nothing could be more worthy of support than educational institutions where tho children , of those unable to provide it for themselves , might receive the advantage of instructionnot onlin that which
, y was useful to . them in this world , but to their future welfare . He trusted that the collection that day would be such as to prove of substantial benefit to the schools , and thereby leave a lasting remembrance of the visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent to Ashford . At the conclusion of the service a collection was made , ancl the
brethren having been re-formed into procession , marched back to the lodge room , where business was again proceeded with . On resuming his seat The R . W . PEOV . G . M . said that he had a most pleasing duty to perform , that of proposing a vote of thanks to the Prov . G . Chap , for his very excellent sermon , and at the same time he had the gratification of announcing ! that the collection amounted to
£ 17 Us . 3 d . He thought they were all indebted to their Rev . brother for his very excellent sermon which must have convinced every person present that there was nothing in Freemasonry which was not perfectly in accordance with religion . The D . Prov . G . M . seconded the motion which was carried
item con . The PEOA * . G . CHAP , thanked tho brethren for the favour shown him in receiving so cordially the vote of thanks which had been so kindly proposed by the R . W . Prov . G . M . He only wished that the truths which he had had the pleasure of laying before them might lead to the benefit of the hearts of those present , and of those other persons not connected with their Order , who were also present in the church .
A vote of thanks was then ordered to be entered on the minutes and communicated to the vicar of the parish for the use of his church . The lodge was also closed in clue form , the whole of the officers both outgoing and incoming , beiug much more perfect in the knowledge of their duties then we generally see in Provincial Grand Lodges .
THE BANQUET . At half-past four o ' clock the brethren re-assembled in the Assembly-rooms of the Town Hall , under the presidency of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., and where a very elegant dinner was served under the direction of Bro . Rogers , of the George Hotel . On the removal of the cloth , grace was said by the Prov . G . Chap . After which ,
The PUOA * . G . M . said the first toast he had to propose to them was "The Queen and the Craft "—a toast which he-trusted would ever be received with enthusiasm and drunk with cordiality amongst Masons . By Englishmen the health of the Queen was always cordially received as that of the best ruler any nation in the world ever had the good fortune to live under . ( Cheers . ) As with Masons loyaltwas a cardinal virtuehe believed that their being so would
y , , if possible , add to tho enthusiasm with which the toast was sure to be received . ( Oheers . ) Only second to their love for the Queen w-as the Craft of which they had the happiness to be members ; and as they were close tyled , he would give them the toast with Masonic honours . ( Applause . ) The Pitov . G . M . said the next toast he had to give them Avas "H . R . H . the Prince Consort , the Prince of AVales , and the rest of
the Royal Family . " Though they must regret that none of the members of the present Royal Family were Masons , like those of the last , he was sure they would drink the toast most cordially . With regard to the Prince Consort , though coming amongst them , as a foreigner , he had , since he had heen in this country , so identified himself with everything English as to win the respect and esteem of the people . As regarded the Prince of AA * ales , who some day , though he trusted only at a distant period , would be king of this country , lie could only hope he might prove . worthy of the high character he now bore . ( Cheers . )
Ihe PitOA . G . M . had now to propose a toast which was always received with pleasure , "The Health of the Nobleman who had now for a considerable period presided over the Craft in a manner to win the esteem of every Mason . " Every person who had had the pleasure of coming into contact with the Earl of Zetland must bear testimony to his great kindness and courtesy . It required no small degree of tact , no little talent , so to conduct the business of an Order so widely spread as that of Freemasonry , as to avoid giving offence to
any one , whilst the landmarks of the Order were strictly guarded and preserved . The noble Earl possessed that ability , and in proposing "his health , he was sure that it would he most cordially received . ( Applause . )
The Prov . G . M . next gave "The R . W . the Deputy G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the Grand Officers of England . " Tho Deputy Grand Master was as yet young in his office , but they all knew that as Under Secretary of War he had shown great aptitude and zeal for business by the manner in which he had aided the volunteer organisation ; and if his Lordship brought the same zeal ancl talent to the business of the Craft , there would be no doubt that he would make one of the best Grand Masters they had
ever had , should it ever be his lot to reach that high office , which ho trusted would only be at a very distant date . They had one or tw-o Grand Officers present , amongst whom was Bro . Wilson , P . G . D ., and who enjoyed the full confidence of the Craft . It was the good fortune of the brethren of that province to know Bro . Wilson , and
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The Masonicmirror.
Saunders . This was seconded hy Bro . Feekins , P . Prov , G . D ., and on a show of hands , Bro . Saunders was announced to have been re-elected . Tho R . AA . Prov . G . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Dobson , D . Prov . G . M . ( re-appointed ); Eastes , AV . M ., 1011 , S . Prov . G . W . ; Philcox , P . M . 37 G , J . Prov . G . AV . ; Bev . E . Hill , 741 , Prov . G . Chaplain ( reappointed ) ; Bathurst , W . M ., 155 , Prov . G . Reg . ; C . Isaacs , 20 ,
Prov . G . See . ( re-appointed ); AVates 91 , Asst . Prov . G . Sec . ; De Cuadra . P . M ., 856 , S . Prov . G . D . ; AA ' . M . Hill , P . M , 91 , J . Prov . G . D . ; Finch , P . M ., G 21 , Prov . G . D . C . ; Adamson , P . M ., 235 , Asst Prov . G . D . D ; Ashdown , P . M ., 147 , Prov . G . Sup . of Works ,-. Brasier , AA . M ., 149 , Prov . G . S . B ; Tolputt , S 16 , Prov . G . Org . ( reappointed ) ; Hartnup , AA . M ., 741 , Prov . G . Purst . The following were appointed Prov . G . Stewards : Bros . Philpott , P . M ., 34 ; Hodge , S . W . 184 ; B . K . ThorpeSec 1011 ; Asst . S . AAr 10 SG ; W . Vase
, , , , , J . AV . 741 ; and J . I . Soloman , J . W ., 20 . The new Prov . G . Officers having been duly selected The R . AA " . Prov . G . M . moved the adaption of the new bye-laws of the province agreed to at the emergency meeting at Chatham , and since circulated through the various lodges in the province . The D . Prov . G . M . seconded the motion which was carried by acclamation .
Bro . KEDDELI ,. P . Prov . G . AA ., moved that a donation of ; E 10 bo presented to the orphan children of Bro . Purminger , who was for many years a very active Mason , and filled several offices in Provincial Grand Lodge—they by his death—that of their mother having taken place a short time previously—been left in great distress . Bro . HALLOAVES , P . Prov . D . G . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously .
The D . Pnov . G . M . moved that £ 3110 s . he given from the Provincial Charity Fund to the Deal Lodge , and a like sum to that of Faversham , in order to enable them to become Life Governors of the Girls' and Boys' Schools . AAlien these sums were paid over , every lodge in . the province , excepting that at Erith , would have been made Life Governors of these two Charities . Next year that lodge would come in for the advantage which the others had received , and then they would begin with the Royal Benevolent
Institution for Aged Masons and their Widows , making the lodges Life Governors of both Funds . As a smaller sum was required for that purpose than for the two schools , and their funds w-ere on the increase , they would be enabled to get round the lodges quicker than they had hitherto done , and then they could begin with the Schools again ; hut at the same time they should always take care to keep a sufficient sum in hand to meet local cases , such as that which had been brought before them that day . Bro . BOTES , P . D . Prov . G . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously .
The lodge was then called from labour , ancl the brethren being formed into a procession , headed by the band of the 9 th Royal Kent Rifle Volunteers , and the various banners of the lodges of the province , marched to the parish church of Ashford , now undergoing the process of restoration , where divine service was performed by the vicar , the Rev . Mr . Alcock ; after which , an excellent sermon was preached by the Bev . Bro . Hill , Prov . G . Chap ., who took for his text Ecclesiasteschap . xii . ver . 14 : "For God shall bring
, every work unto judgment with every secret thing , whether it be good or whether it lie evil . " The Rev . brother , addressing himself more particularly to the brethren—there being also a large general congregation present—proceeded to allude to the great truths in scripture , pointing to a state of future life and judgment- —how consistent with true religion were tho Masonic , professions—and how the various emblems of Freemasonry not onltaught and enforced
y every moral virtue , but pointed towards those great truths of resurrection , judgment , and future life . Having dilated upon these topics at some length , be besought the brethren not to neglect the execise of one great Masonic virtue—Charity , so that even those who were not Masons mi ght see that they w-ere doing good , and did not deal in mere empty professions and the vanities of the world . To Masons he need say nothing in reference to the
excellence of their Masonic Charities , on behalf of which a collection would be made that day ; but he might add that one-half of the amount to be collected was to be given to the Ashford Schools , in the rooms of which they had that day assembled . Nothing could be more worthy of support than educational institutions where tho children , of those unable to provide it for themselves , might receive the advantage of instructionnot onlin that which
, y was useful to . them in this world , but to their future welfare . He trusted that the collection that day would be such as to prove of substantial benefit to the schools , and thereby leave a lasting remembrance of the visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent to Ashford . At the conclusion of the service a collection was made , ancl the
brethren having been re-formed into procession , marched back to the lodge room , where business was again proceeded with . On resuming his seat The R . W . PEOV . G . M . said that he had a most pleasing duty to perform , that of proposing a vote of thanks to the Prov . G . Chap , for his very excellent sermon , and at the same time he had the gratification of announcing ! that the collection amounted to
£ 17 Us . 3 d . He thought they were all indebted to their Rev . brother for his very excellent sermon which must have convinced every person present that there was nothing in Freemasonry which was not perfectly in accordance with religion . The D . Prov . G . M . seconded the motion which was carried
item con . The PEOA * . G . CHAP , thanked tho brethren for the favour shown him in receiving so cordially the vote of thanks which had been so kindly proposed by the R . W . Prov . G . M . He only wished that the truths which he had had the pleasure of laying before them might lead to the benefit of the hearts of those present , and of those other persons not connected with their Order , who were also present in the church .
A vote of thanks was then ordered to be entered on the minutes and communicated to the vicar of the parish for the use of his church . The lodge was also closed in clue form , the whole of the officers both outgoing and incoming , beiug much more perfect in the knowledge of their duties then we generally see in Provincial Grand Lodges .
THE BANQUET . At half-past four o ' clock the brethren re-assembled in the Assembly-rooms of the Town Hall , under the presidency of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., and where a very elegant dinner was served under the direction of Bro . Rogers , of the George Hotel . On the removal of the cloth , grace was said by the Prov . G . Chap . After which ,
The PUOA * . G . M . said the first toast he had to propose to them was "The Queen and the Craft "—a toast which he-trusted would ever be received with enthusiasm and drunk with cordiality amongst Masons . By Englishmen the health of the Queen was always cordially received as that of the best ruler any nation in the world ever had the good fortune to live under . ( Cheers . ) As with Masons loyaltwas a cardinal virtuehe believed that their being so would
y , , if possible , add to tho enthusiasm with which the toast was sure to be received . ( Oheers . ) Only second to their love for the Queen w-as the Craft of which they had the happiness to be members ; and as they were close tyled , he would give them the toast with Masonic honours . ( Applause . ) The Pitov . G . M . said the next toast he had to give them Avas "H . R . H . the Prince Consort , the Prince of AVales , and the rest of
the Royal Family . " Though they must regret that none of the members of the present Royal Family were Masons , like those of the last , he was sure they would drink the toast most cordially . With regard to the Prince Consort , though coming amongst them , as a foreigner , he had , since he had heen in this country , so identified himself with everything English as to win the respect and esteem of the people . As regarded the Prince of AA * ales , who some day , though he trusted only at a distant period , would be king of this country , lie could only hope he might prove . worthy of the high character he now bore . ( Cheers . )
Ihe PitOA . G . M . had now to propose a toast which was always received with pleasure , "The Health of the Nobleman who had now for a considerable period presided over the Craft in a manner to win the esteem of every Mason . " Every person who had had the pleasure of coming into contact with the Earl of Zetland must bear testimony to his great kindness and courtesy . It required no small degree of tact , no little talent , so to conduct the business of an Order so widely spread as that of Freemasonry , as to avoid giving offence to
any one , whilst the landmarks of the Order were strictly guarded and preserved . The noble Earl possessed that ability , and in proposing "his health , he was sure that it would he most cordially received . ( Applause . )
The Prov . G . M . next gave "The R . W . the Deputy G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the Grand Officers of England . " Tho Deputy Grand Master was as yet young in his office , but they all knew that as Under Secretary of War he had shown great aptitude and zeal for business by the manner in which he had aided the volunteer organisation ; and if his Lordship brought the same zeal ancl talent to the business of the Craft , there would be no doubt that he would make one of the best Grand Masters they had
ever had , should it ever be his lot to reach that high office , which ho trusted would only be at a very distant date . They had one or tw-o Grand Officers present , amongst whom was Bro . Wilson , P . G . D ., and who enjoyed the full confidence of the Craft . It was the good fortune of the brethren of that province to know Bro . Wilson , and