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The Masonic Mirror.
Master ; Bros . R . Meggy , P . Prov . S . G . AY ., and Huhard ; and on his left , by Bro . Joseph Burton , P . Prov . S . G . AA ., acting D . Prov . G . M . for the day ; Bro . Adlard , and Bro . AY . AA isoman . After dinner the V . AA' ' . brother proposed the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " hoping soon to see tho Prince of AYales a Master Mason . This was followed by the national anthem . The Chairman gave " The health of the head of the Craft , the M . AY . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , " which was well received .
" The health of Lord Panmuro , and the rest of tho officers of Grand Lodge , was given from the chair , and received with acclamation . Bro . Arnold then proposed , as ho said , a toast more immediately connected with the province , and his only regret was that the gentleman whose name he would mention was not with them . He alluded to the It . AY . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Bagshaw . No one regretted the absence ( or its cause ) of that worthy brother more than he did , but ho hoped when the year rolled roundto again see their Prov . Grand Master in his lace
, p as their president . The usual honours were accorded to the toast . The reverend brother iu the chair said , in proposing tho health of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , that he knew it was impossible for him to do justice to it ; but he knew , however far he might fall short in his duty in proposing the healths of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , and tho acting D . Prov . Grand Master , he was well aware that his deficiency would bo l tho
ampy compensated by reception of the toast . He was sure tho brethren would forgive him for coupling with Bro . Major Skinner ' s name that of Bro . Burton , the acting Deputy of the day , when he told them that it was considered by tho medical advisers of the D . Prov . Grand Master , to be highly injurious to his health to speak at any length , and thereby become excited . He therefore gave the healths of the R . AA . D . Prov . G . M . BroMajor Skinnerand the actiug DProv
, . , . . G . M ., Bro . Burton . And in offering this toast to them , he was quite sure of the sort of reception that would be given to it . ( Hear , hear ) . He knew how delighted the brethren were to sue again amongst thein him whom they all thought only a short year ago was rapidly proceeding to "that bourne whence no traveller returns . " It had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to raise up their worthy brother by restoring him to better health . He would call upon them to joiu him in a sincere prayer that
this state ot improved health might bo enjoyed for many years to come . ( Applause ) , hi speaking of their brother the acting Deputy Prov ! Grand Master , it would be idle on his part to attempt to tell them anything about his Masonic qualities , he was so well known to all that ho should only observe , if any of them needed instruction their AV . Bro . Burton would ready lend thorn his assistance . The toast was drunk with hearty cheers , the honours beiiig given with much spirit .
Bro . Burton responded to the toast on behalf of the D . Prov . Grand Master and himself . He said—AA . Bro . Arnold , you , as the chairman of this meeting , have just proposed a toast with which you have connected my name . I thank you deeply for the kind and eloquent manner in which you introduced the toast ; and brother AYardens and brethren , allow me to thauk you also most sincerely for your kind reception of our names . During my short Masonic career it lias fallen to my share many times to return thanks for compliments of this kind . I have on the occasions to which have alluded
I just , ever found a difficulty to express , as I desired , my thanks sufficiently for the kind manner in which my name has been always received . And , brethren , if I felt any difficulty on those occasions , how much greater is my difficulty now that I have to stand before you and speak for your I ) . Prov . Grand Master ? I have been called upon to respond in consequence of the advisability of allowing our excellent Bro . Major Skinner to remain silentand I am surebrethrenthat although j'ou be of
, , , may some you disappointed by not hearing a speech from him , you , in common with myself , will be perfectly content to see him sit where he is and enjoy himself , and I am sure there is not a brother present who would "iv ' e utterance to one word that would cause the D . Prov . Grand Master to rise and speak when we know that such an attempt would probably bo attended with considerable danger to bis health . Brethren it so happens that I have for years past been closeltreading the
y upon Masonic heels of our Bro . Major Skinner , in consequence of which I know his whole active career in Freemasonry . His hours , brethren have not been spent in idleness ; it was not his onl y caro to obtain distinction , but I believe his greatest anxiety has been to preserve the ancient landmarks of our Order . In the Lodge of Good Fellowshi p , No . 3-13 , to which he is attached , we who are members have watched
with pride and satisfaction the determination of the I > . Prov . Grand Master to perform the duties of every office of the Lodge through which ho passed without assistance . A ou all know how he has performed the duties of his office as D . Prov . Grand Master . He . has visited every Lodge in the province , and whenever he found words of encouragement could be spoken they were not withheld , and when he detected irregularities , he kindly but firmly admonished the monitors . As a gentleman and magistrate we all know he is held in hih esteem anion" his
g fellows . Brethren , long may he live to enjoy the society of his brethren and friends , and when the great I Am shall call him hence , may he ascend to those immortal mansions whence all goodness emanates . ( Much applause ) . One word for myself , brethren ; I am sensible of the high honour conferred on me this day . My office I cau compare to some of our most delicate flowers , it blooms iu the morning and closes at evening , and so is it with my appointment . It was made this morning
and as soon as we retire , it will cease to exist in me . I again thauk you on behalf of the D . Prov . Grand'Master and myself for having so heartily drunk our good healths . Bro . A . Meggy proposed " The health of the chairman , tho A . AY . Bro . Arnold , Prov . Grand Chaplain . " Ho said—Brethren I am exceedingly glad to have this opportunity of bearing my testimony of regard and esteem for the chairman , our Rev . Bro . Arnold , and 1 ask you to join me in drinking his good health , and many thanks to him for having so
ably presided on this occasion . V . AY . Bro . Arnold , in reply , said—I thank our AV . Bro . Meggy , and all of you , for drinking my health as your chairman . I assure you sincerely that the remarks made by the proposer of my name I am not deserving of , but if / in occupying this chair this evening I have contributed to your pleasure I am satisfied . Brethren , one point I wished to touch upon before I resume my seat ; it is this , that I hope the next time we meet in Provincial Grand Lodge that I shall not only have an but also
opportunity of addressing you from my place in Lodge , I hope to have an opportunity of addressing you in church . ( Hear , hear ) . 1 do hope that in this respect an improvement will be made in the proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge . f- * The toast of the Senior and Junior Provincial Grand AYardens , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers was next given , and suitably responded to by them severally . Bro . AVebb gave " Prosperity to the Lodges in tho province , " and
coupled with it the name of Bro . T . Osborne , AY . M ., of Lodge No . 51 ) , who briefly responded . Bro . Burton proposed " The continued welfare of the Masonic Charities , " and asked tho brethren to consider to what kind of institution they belonged in being Freemasons . How few of them comparatively put their hands into their pockets to support thoso institutions of which they so often boasted as being under their especial care . Indeed they ought to be ashamed to mention the name of these boasted
institutions , unless they belonged to them in deed as well as in name . It was not a large amount that was asked from each—and each of them individually should reflect on the uncertainty of continued prosperity , and say , " As I am rich to-day I will assist my poorer brethren , and the widows of those , brethren with whom I have associated in their more prosperous days , for who can tell—I too , to-morrow may be poor . " He therefore asked them all to become more closely connected with the society of which ho and they were but humble membersby giving
, what they could afford to those who needed assistance , and who deserved all that could be desired for them . In proposing the prosperity of the Masonic institutions , he would connect with it the name of Bro . Adlard . Bro . Adlard responded . iu suitable and impressive terms , which brought forth fruit—many brethren handing in subscriptions for tho Royal Benevolent Institution . The Tyler ' s toast followed and closed the proceedings of the banquet . After which the brethren separated in love and harmony .
HAMPSHIRE . BASINGSTOKE . —Oakley Lodge ( No . 995 . )—A Lodge of emergency was held at this Lodge on Tuesday evening , meeting at the Black Boy Tavern , AV . I 1 . B . Beach , Esq ., M . P . for North Hants , the lateAV . M . of the Lodge , occupied the chair , in the absence of the present Master , Bro . Davis , There were then two passings from the first to the second degree , being Bros . AVickham , and Robinson . Amongst the other brethren present were Bros . ChallisS . AA . ; FigginsJ . AY . ; NaishP . M . of AVinchesterand
, , , , Powell . Two propositions were made , ono of a candidate for admission iuto the Order , and another for receiving a joining member of the Lodge ( Bro . Niekle ) . The assembled brethren then had the pleasure of listening to a lecture from Bro . Beach , which was worked in a maimer much to the edification and pleasure of the brethren . The banquet followed , aud social song and sentiment was the order of the evening . During the evening an opportunity was taken advantage of by Bro . Powell , to propose to the assembled Lodge the health of " The young heir of Oakley
Hall , " which had tho effect of bringing Bro . Beach again upon his legs . In the course of bis response , Bro . Beach expressed a hope that his heir would live to become a Mason , and a member of the Oakley Lodge . A wish that it need scarcely be said was re-echoed in every heart around .
Ai iNCru-STEit . —Lodge of ( Economy ( No . 90 ) . — -The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on the evening of November 30 th , at the Masonic Hall adjoining the Black Swan Hotel . There were present , the AV . M ., Bro . J . L . Hasleham ; Bros . F . La Croix , S . AA . ; J . Larkin , J . AY . ; G . P . Jacob , P . M . ; Everitt , P . M . ; Cowen , P . M . ; Sherry , P . M . ; Oakshott , P . M . ; Durant , P . M . ; Higgs , Newman , Mubbersty , Hnggins , Best , Ruff , Smith , AVaterman , & c , and several visiting brethren . The Lodge having been opened with the proper formalities , the Secretary
read the minutes of the last Lodge meeting , which included a record of the reading of a communication from Grand Lodge in answer to the memorial to the Board of General Purposes respecting the voting by proxy by provincial Masons who were members of Grand Lodge ; also the nomiuation of the AVorshipful Master for the ensuing year , in tho person of Bro . F . La Croix , S . AY . ; and the election of the Treasurer and Tyler . The minutes were confirmed . The AVorshipful Master then read to the Lodge a communication he had received from the Grand in reference to the existence of certain Lod
Secretary spurious ges calling themselves Masons , composed apparently of French gentlemen , according to the information which had come to the knowled ge of the Board of General Purposes . One of these pretended Lodges appeared to be at
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The Masonic Mirror.
Master ; Bros . R . Meggy , P . Prov . S . G . AY ., and Huhard ; and on his left , by Bro . Joseph Burton , P . Prov . S . G . AA ., acting D . Prov . G . M . for the day ; Bro . Adlard , and Bro . AY . AA isoman . After dinner the V . AA' ' . brother proposed the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " hoping soon to see tho Prince of AYales a Master Mason . This was followed by the national anthem . The Chairman gave " The health of the head of the Craft , the M . AY . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , " which was well received .
" The health of Lord Panmuro , and the rest of tho officers of Grand Lodge , was given from the chair , and received with acclamation . Bro . Arnold then proposed , as ho said , a toast more immediately connected with the province , and his only regret was that the gentleman whose name he would mention was not with them . He alluded to the It . AY . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Bagshaw . No one regretted the absence ( or its cause ) of that worthy brother more than he did , but ho hoped when the year rolled roundto again see their Prov . Grand Master in his lace
, p as their president . The usual honours were accorded to the toast . The reverend brother iu the chair said , in proposing tho health of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , that he knew it was impossible for him to do justice to it ; but he knew , however far he might fall short in his duty in proposing the healths of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , and tho acting D . Prov . Grand Master , he was well aware that his deficiency would bo l tho
ampy compensated by reception of the toast . He was sure tho brethren would forgive him for coupling with Bro . Major Skinner ' s name that of Bro . Burton , the acting Deputy of the day , when he told them that it was considered by tho medical advisers of the D . Prov . Grand Master , to be highly injurious to his health to speak at any length , and thereby become excited . He therefore gave the healths of the R . AA . D . Prov . G . M . BroMajor Skinnerand the actiug DProv
, . , . . G . M ., Bro . Burton . And in offering this toast to them , he was quite sure of the sort of reception that would be given to it . ( Hear , hear ) . He knew how delighted the brethren were to sue again amongst thein him whom they all thought only a short year ago was rapidly proceeding to "that bourne whence no traveller returns . " It had pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to raise up their worthy brother by restoring him to better health . He would call upon them to joiu him in a sincere prayer that
this state ot improved health might bo enjoyed for many years to come . ( Applause ) , hi speaking of their brother the acting Deputy Prov ! Grand Master , it would be idle on his part to attempt to tell them anything about his Masonic qualities , he was so well known to all that ho should only observe , if any of them needed instruction their AV . Bro . Burton would ready lend thorn his assistance . The toast was drunk with hearty cheers , the honours beiiig given with much spirit .
Bro . Burton responded to the toast on behalf of the D . Prov . Grand Master and himself . He said—AA . Bro . Arnold , you , as the chairman of this meeting , have just proposed a toast with which you have connected my name . I thank you deeply for the kind and eloquent manner in which you introduced the toast ; and brother AYardens and brethren , allow me to thauk you also most sincerely for your kind reception of our names . During my short Masonic career it lias fallen to my share many times to return thanks for compliments of this kind . I have on the occasions to which have alluded
I just , ever found a difficulty to express , as I desired , my thanks sufficiently for the kind manner in which my name has been always received . And , brethren , if I felt any difficulty on those occasions , how much greater is my difficulty now that I have to stand before you and speak for your I ) . Prov . Grand Master ? I have been called upon to respond in consequence of the advisability of allowing our excellent Bro . Major Skinner to remain silentand I am surebrethrenthat although j'ou be of
, , , may some you disappointed by not hearing a speech from him , you , in common with myself , will be perfectly content to see him sit where he is and enjoy himself , and I am sure there is not a brother present who would "iv ' e utterance to one word that would cause the D . Prov . Grand Master to rise and speak when we know that such an attempt would probably bo attended with considerable danger to bis health . Brethren it so happens that I have for years past been closeltreading the
y upon Masonic heels of our Bro . Major Skinner , in consequence of which I know his whole active career in Freemasonry . His hours , brethren have not been spent in idleness ; it was not his onl y caro to obtain distinction , but I believe his greatest anxiety has been to preserve the ancient landmarks of our Order . In the Lodge of Good Fellowshi p , No . 3-13 , to which he is attached , we who are members have watched
with pride and satisfaction the determination of the I > . Prov . Grand Master to perform the duties of every office of the Lodge through which ho passed without assistance . A ou all know how he has performed the duties of his office as D . Prov . Grand Master . He . has visited every Lodge in the province , and whenever he found words of encouragement could be spoken they were not withheld , and when he detected irregularities , he kindly but firmly admonished the monitors . As a gentleman and magistrate we all know he is held in hih esteem anion" his
g fellows . Brethren , long may he live to enjoy the society of his brethren and friends , and when the great I Am shall call him hence , may he ascend to those immortal mansions whence all goodness emanates . ( Much applause ) . One word for myself , brethren ; I am sensible of the high honour conferred on me this day . My office I cau compare to some of our most delicate flowers , it blooms iu the morning and closes at evening , and so is it with my appointment . It was made this morning
and as soon as we retire , it will cease to exist in me . I again thauk you on behalf of the D . Prov . Grand'Master and myself for having so heartily drunk our good healths . Bro . A . Meggy proposed " The health of the chairman , tho A . AY . Bro . Arnold , Prov . Grand Chaplain . " Ho said—Brethren I am exceedingly glad to have this opportunity of bearing my testimony of regard and esteem for the chairman , our Rev . Bro . Arnold , and 1 ask you to join me in drinking his good health , and many thanks to him for having so
ably presided on this occasion . V . AY . Bro . Arnold , in reply , said—I thank our AV . Bro . Meggy , and all of you , for drinking my health as your chairman . I assure you sincerely that the remarks made by the proposer of my name I am not deserving of , but if / in occupying this chair this evening I have contributed to your pleasure I am satisfied . Brethren , one point I wished to touch upon before I resume my seat ; it is this , that I hope the next time we meet in Provincial Grand Lodge that I shall not only have an but also
opportunity of addressing you from my place in Lodge , I hope to have an opportunity of addressing you in church . ( Hear , hear ) . 1 do hope that in this respect an improvement will be made in the proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge . f- * The toast of the Senior and Junior Provincial Grand AYardens , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers was next given , and suitably responded to by them severally . Bro . AVebb gave " Prosperity to the Lodges in tho province , " and
coupled with it the name of Bro . T . Osborne , AY . M ., of Lodge No . 51 ) , who briefly responded . Bro . Burton proposed " The continued welfare of the Masonic Charities , " and asked tho brethren to consider to what kind of institution they belonged in being Freemasons . How few of them comparatively put their hands into their pockets to support thoso institutions of which they so often boasted as being under their especial care . Indeed they ought to be ashamed to mention the name of these boasted
institutions , unless they belonged to them in deed as well as in name . It was not a large amount that was asked from each—and each of them individually should reflect on the uncertainty of continued prosperity , and say , " As I am rich to-day I will assist my poorer brethren , and the widows of those , brethren with whom I have associated in their more prosperous days , for who can tell—I too , to-morrow may be poor . " He therefore asked them all to become more closely connected with the society of which ho and they were but humble membersby giving
, what they could afford to those who needed assistance , and who deserved all that could be desired for them . In proposing the prosperity of the Masonic institutions , he would connect with it the name of Bro . Adlard . Bro . Adlard responded . iu suitable and impressive terms , which brought forth fruit—many brethren handing in subscriptions for tho Royal Benevolent Institution . The Tyler ' s toast followed and closed the proceedings of the banquet . After which the brethren separated in love and harmony .
HAMPSHIRE . BASINGSTOKE . —Oakley Lodge ( No . 995 . )—A Lodge of emergency was held at this Lodge on Tuesday evening , meeting at the Black Boy Tavern , AV . I 1 . B . Beach , Esq ., M . P . for North Hants , the lateAV . M . of the Lodge , occupied the chair , in the absence of the present Master , Bro . Davis , There were then two passings from the first to the second degree , being Bros . AVickham , and Robinson . Amongst the other brethren present were Bros . ChallisS . AA . ; FigginsJ . AY . ; NaishP . M . of AVinchesterand
, , , , Powell . Two propositions were made , ono of a candidate for admission iuto the Order , and another for receiving a joining member of the Lodge ( Bro . Niekle ) . The assembled brethren then had the pleasure of listening to a lecture from Bro . Beach , which was worked in a maimer much to the edification and pleasure of the brethren . The banquet followed , aud social song and sentiment was the order of the evening . During the evening an opportunity was taken advantage of by Bro . Powell , to propose to the assembled Lodge the health of " The young heir of Oakley
Hall , " which had tho effect of bringing Bro . Beach again upon his legs . In the course of bis response , Bro . Beach expressed a hope that his heir would live to become a Mason , and a member of the Oakley Lodge . A wish that it need scarcely be said was re-echoed in every heart around .
Ai iNCru-STEit . —Lodge of ( Economy ( No . 90 ) . — -The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on the evening of November 30 th , at the Masonic Hall adjoining the Black Swan Hotel . There were present , the AV . M ., Bro . J . L . Hasleham ; Bros . F . La Croix , S . AA . ; J . Larkin , J . AY . ; G . P . Jacob , P . M . ; Everitt , P . M . ; Cowen , P . M . ; Sherry , P . M . ; Oakshott , P . M . ; Durant , P . M . ; Higgs , Newman , Mubbersty , Hnggins , Best , Ruff , Smith , AVaterman , & c , and several visiting brethren . The Lodge having been opened with the proper formalities , the Secretary
read the minutes of the last Lodge meeting , which included a record of the reading of a communication from Grand Lodge in answer to the memorial to the Board of General Purposes respecting the voting by proxy by provincial Masons who were members of Grand Lodge ; also the nomiuation of the AVorshipful Master for the ensuing year , in tho person of Bro . F . La Croix , S . AY . ; and the election of the Treasurer and Tyler . The minutes were confirmed . The AVorshipful Master then read to the Lodge a communication he had received from the Grand in reference to the existence of certain Lod
Secretary spurious ges calling themselves Masons , composed apparently of French gentlemen , according to the information which had come to the knowled ge of the Board of General Purposes . One of these pretended Lodges appeared to be at