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Auanstus Smith , Esq ., the D . Prov . G . M .. Ifc Avas attended with f » ue P x' ° P er solemnities , including the introduction of corn , wine , » ntl ° ^ ^ ° symbolise plenty , gladness , and sympathy , ancl the blessing of the Great . 'Architect of the Universe was invoked on the labours of the brethren . The AVorshipful Master of the newly-consecrated lodge—Bro . E . Robinson Rodd ( P . M . of 224 , DeA'on)—was duly installed in the chair . The folloAving are the other officers of the lodge :
—Yeale , S . W . ; Worth , J . W . ; Every , Treas . ; Harvev , Sec ; O'Niell , S . D . ; Muir , J . D . ; R . Stephens , I . G . ; and Palmer , Tyler . The regular meetings are fixed for 6 . 30 p . m ., the first Monday in every month . The loclge . jewels used on the occasion were supplied by Bro . T . Ellis , of Tavistoek-street , Plymouth ; of lodge 280 . After tbe labours of the lodge Avere endedrefreshment
, naturally suggested itself , and the brethren accorclingly adjourned to a pavilion adjacent , AA'hich hacl been nicely fitted up , and Avas furnished Avith a sumptuous banquet for the occasion by Bro . Hemvood , of the Coopers' Arms , ably assisted by Bro . J . J . Chase , of Fore-street , Devonport . The first toastthe " Queen and the Craft "—Avas given in feeling terms by the AA . M . Bro . Roddand received by the brethren in sympathetic
, , silence , on account of the recent bereavement to the Royal family . The health of the "M . W . G . M . of England , " the Eight Hon . the Earl of Zetland , was followed by that of " Sir C Lemon , " the Prov . G . M . of Cornwall , Avhich AVUS acknowledged by the D . Prov . G . M . The AA . M . next proposed the health of " Bro . Augustus Smith , D . Prov . G . M ., " AAIIO in an eloquent speechand concluded Avith the health of ' - 'Bro .
, Rodd , " the WM ., of tlie lodge . He saicl the past zeal of Bro . Eodd Avas a surety that the high expectations as to the future of the three R's AVOAAUI nofc bo disapointed . The "W . M . It . Robinson Rodd , after returning thanks , proposed " The Grand Lodge of Cornwall . " The next toast ivas " The Members of the Prov . Grand Lodge
of Devon , " and in proposing ifc the W . M . made allusion to tho great loss sustained by the loclge through the death of the G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl Fortescue , K . G . He also paid a high compliment to the zeal and high character of the Rev . J Huyshe , Avho had been the late Grand Master's deputy . The Right Hon . the . Earl of Mount Edgeumbe , as P . Prov . S . G . AV . for Devon , acknoAvledged , ancl in doing so , spoke of tbe unsectarian ancl universal character of Freemasonryas
em-, bracing men of all countries , of various religious creeds and and political opinions , and of all grades of society , in one common brotherhood , as children of the same great Almighty Parent . But as Bro . Tripe , a much older member of the G . L . of Devon than himself , was present , he hoped he A \ 'ould respond to the toast . Bro , L . P . Tripe , a P . Prov . G . D . of more than tAventy years
standing , then returned thanks in a speech of some length . He called attention to tbe Devonport , Stonehouse , and Cornwall Hospital , ivhich Avas about to be erected at Devonport , and invited the Prov . Grand Lodge Cornwall to co-operate with the brethren of the Prov . Grand Loclge of Devon in this work of love and mercy , ancl especially by giving eclat to the laying of the foundation stone on the 17 th of June next .
The Earl of Mount Edgeumbe , in Avishing the newly-constituted lodge success , said if its fortunes were in keeping Avith its name it coulcl not be overshadowed , but Avould be foremost amongst the lodges of ihe province . Bro . Harfoot , W . M . of S 3 , in acknowledging for the visiting brethren , after expressing the pleasure he felt in having been present on this auspicious occasionsupportedbsome Avell put
, , y remarks , the appeal of Bro . Tripe on behalf of the Hospital . The "AVardens and Brethren of the Lodge No . 1195 , " Avas fchen proposed ancl acknowledged , as Avas also the health of " Bro . Henwood , " who had catered so satisfactory . The usual remembrance of tbe distressed closed this very successful and happy meeting .
DEVON . DEVONPORT . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 238 ) . —This Lodge Met for the second time in their new premises , on the 24 th ult ., and were patronized by a goodly number of visiting brethren , lhe evening's work consisted of initiating , passing , and raising , three candidates . Afc the conclusion of tbe business , the brethren proceeded to the refreshment board , Avhere the usual Masonic toasts were drunk with all the accustomed honours .
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PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Brunswick ( No . 185 ) . —This prosperous branch of the Craft , helcl its usual monthly meeting on the 7 th inst . The business paper announced two candidates for initiation , one for passing , and one for the third degree , the two latter ceremonies were duly performed , but the former not , both the candidates , being aAvay from home . At the conclusion there Avere two propositions of candidates for initiation . at next meeting . The AA 7 . M . alluded to the forthcoming ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Devonport Hospital , of which further particulars Avould be shortly announced . Several visiting brethren graced the refreshment board .
LINCOLNSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . —INSTALLATION OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ST . ALBANS , AS PEOV . G . MASTER . The installation of His Grace tbe Duke of St . Albans as Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons in Lincolnshire , took place on Tuesday , 29 th ult ., Avhen there Avas such an assemblage of brethren from all parts of the countyand from neighbouring
, counties , as never before , perhaps , gathered together officially , and at one time , in the ancient county town of Lincoln . The brethren congregated together in large numbers at the County Assembly-rooms afc noon , ancl at half-past twelve , the lodge AA' . IS opened by tbe Master and officers of the Witham Loclge . Upwards of 200 brethren connected Avith the A'arious lodges in this and the neihbouring counties were presentthe
g , members of each loclge being ranged under their respectiA-e banners . Shortly after the time appointed for the commencement of the proceedings the Provincial Grand Officers of the county , accompanied by Dr . Oliver , P . Prov . D . G . M . for Lincolnshire , and by his Grace the Duke of St . Albans , and Bro . T . H . Hall , the Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire , entered the room in procession , Bro . Keller , Prov . G . Organist , playing a voluntary
on the harmonium . The officers of the Witham Lodge fchen vacated their seats , Avhich Avere taken by the Prov . G . Officers , Dr . Oliver presiding , ancl the Duke of St . Albans and his sponsor talcing their seats in front of the Fi'OA * . G . M . ' s chair . Grand Lodge Avas then opened in due form , and Dr . Oliver briefly alluded to the death of the Earl of Yarborough , ancl communicated the appointment of the Duke of Sfc . Albans as his successor . He then called upon Prov . G . See . Hall to read the patent of
appointment . This having been done Tbe 11 . IV . Provincial Grand Master for Cambridge was then called upon by the Installing Master to act as sponsor for the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , ancl to present him for installation ; and he accordingly conducted him to the foot of the
throne , and stated that in accordance with the patent Avhich had just been read , he presented the Duke of St . Albans for the purpose of receiving the rite of installation . He said that the Duke , although a young man , had proved his zeal for the interests of the Order , especially in the province of Cambridgeshire , Avhere he hacl been mainly instrumental in establishing Avhat Avould be one of the most distinguished and influential lodges in the Crafttho Isaac NeAvton Locl and he felt assured
, ge ; that he Avould be equally energetic ancl successful in the gOA * ernmeiifc of this great and influential Province . Dr . OLIVER then rose and said : — -My Lord Duke , yon are about to be inaugurated into a position of honour , responsibility , and usefulness ; and by the exercise of talent and assiduity , the Province Avill have just reason to congratulate itself on your appointment to the high office of its G . M . It is an honour out
of tlie reach of ordinary Masons , but an honour ivhich any brother , Avhatever be his rank in life , might legitimately covet . It Avill be needless to suggest that you have a noble career before you ; ancl by tbe appointment of an intelligent Deputy , well versed in the recondite mysteries of the Craft , to superintend the details , ancl an efficient staff of subordinate officers , the Province Avill be in no clanger of losing the high reputation
ifc once possessed of being second to none . In my long experience as a Mason , extending over more than 60 years , I have ever observed that the appointment of a neAV Chief—and R . AV . Sir , you are the fifth under whom I have acted in this Province —formed an era in Masonry either for good or evil , —that the order usually progressed or retrograded in proportion Avith his activity or lukewarmness ; for to remain stationary is scarcel
y Avithin the limits of possibility . This is an age of progress , and Freemasonry , in common Avith all other social institutions , has a right to expect that the advent of a new ruler will conduce essentially to the advantage of its members . It sometimes unfortunately happens that honours are accepted Avithout any
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Provincial.
Auanstus Smith , Esq ., the D . Prov . G . M .. Ifc Avas attended with f » ue P x' ° P er solemnities , including the introduction of corn , wine , » ntl ° ^ ^ ° symbolise plenty , gladness , and sympathy , ancl the blessing of the Great . 'Architect of the Universe was invoked on the labours of the brethren . The AVorshipful Master of the newly-consecrated lodge—Bro . E . Robinson Rodd ( P . M . of 224 , DeA'on)—was duly installed in the chair . The folloAving are the other officers of the lodge :
—Yeale , S . W . ; Worth , J . W . ; Every , Treas . ; Harvev , Sec ; O'Niell , S . D . ; Muir , J . D . ; R . Stephens , I . G . ; and Palmer , Tyler . The regular meetings are fixed for 6 . 30 p . m ., the first Monday in every month . The loclge . jewels used on the occasion were supplied by Bro . T . Ellis , of Tavistoek-street , Plymouth ; of lodge 280 . After tbe labours of the lodge Avere endedrefreshment
, naturally suggested itself , and the brethren accorclingly adjourned to a pavilion adjacent , AA'hich hacl been nicely fitted up , and Avas furnished Avith a sumptuous banquet for the occasion by Bro . Hemvood , of the Coopers' Arms , ably assisted by Bro . J . J . Chase , of Fore-street , Devonport . The first toastthe " Queen and the Craft "—Avas given in feeling terms by the AA . M . Bro . Roddand received by the brethren in sympathetic
, , silence , on account of the recent bereavement to the Royal family . The health of the "M . W . G . M . of England , " the Eight Hon . the Earl of Zetland , was followed by that of " Sir C Lemon , " the Prov . G . M . of Cornwall , Avhich AVUS acknowledged by the D . Prov . G . M . The AA . M . next proposed the health of " Bro . Augustus Smith , D . Prov . G . M ., " AAIIO in an eloquent speechand concluded Avith the health of ' - 'Bro .
, Rodd , " the WM ., of tlie lodge . He saicl the past zeal of Bro . Eodd Avas a surety that the high expectations as to the future of the three R's AVOAAUI nofc bo disapointed . The "W . M . It . Robinson Rodd , after returning thanks , proposed " The Grand Lodge of Cornwall . " The next toast ivas " The Members of the Prov . Grand Lodge
of Devon , " and in proposing ifc the W . M . made allusion to tho great loss sustained by the loclge through the death of the G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl Fortescue , K . G . He also paid a high compliment to the zeal and high character of the Rev . J Huyshe , Avho had been the late Grand Master's deputy . The Right Hon . the . Earl of Mount Edgeumbe , as P . Prov . S . G . AV . for Devon , acknoAvledged , ancl in doing so , spoke of tbe unsectarian ancl universal character of Freemasonryas
em-, bracing men of all countries , of various religious creeds and and political opinions , and of all grades of society , in one common brotherhood , as children of the same great Almighty Parent . But as Bro . Tripe , a much older member of the G . L . of Devon than himself , was present , he hoped he A \ 'ould respond to the toast . Bro , L . P . Tripe , a P . Prov . G . D . of more than tAventy years
standing , then returned thanks in a speech of some length . He called attention to tbe Devonport , Stonehouse , and Cornwall Hospital , ivhich Avas about to be erected at Devonport , and invited the Prov . Grand Lodge Cornwall to co-operate with the brethren of the Prov . Grand Loclge of Devon in this work of love and mercy , ancl especially by giving eclat to the laying of the foundation stone on the 17 th of June next .
The Earl of Mount Edgeumbe , in Avishing the newly-constituted lodge success , said if its fortunes were in keeping Avith its name it coulcl not be overshadowed , but Avould be foremost amongst the lodges of ihe province . Bro . Harfoot , W . M . of S 3 , in acknowledging for the visiting brethren , after expressing the pleasure he felt in having been present on this auspicious occasionsupportedbsome Avell put
, , y remarks , the appeal of Bro . Tripe on behalf of the Hospital . The "AVardens and Brethren of the Lodge No . 1195 , " Avas fchen proposed ancl acknowledged , as Avas also the health of " Bro . Henwood , " who had catered so satisfactory . The usual remembrance of tbe distressed closed this very successful and happy meeting .
DEVON . DEVONPORT . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 238 ) . —This Lodge Met for the second time in their new premises , on the 24 th ult ., and were patronized by a goodly number of visiting brethren , lhe evening's work consisted of initiating , passing , and raising , three candidates . Afc the conclusion of tbe business , the brethren proceeded to the refreshment board , Avhere the usual Masonic toasts were drunk with all the accustomed honours .
Provincial.
PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Brunswick ( No . 185 ) . —This prosperous branch of the Craft , helcl its usual monthly meeting on the 7 th inst . The business paper announced two candidates for initiation , one for passing , and one for the third degree , the two latter ceremonies were duly performed , but the former not , both the candidates , being aAvay from home . At the conclusion there Avere two propositions of candidates for initiation . at next meeting . The AA 7 . M . alluded to the forthcoming ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Devonport Hospital , of which further particulars Avould be shortly announced . Several visiting brethren graced the refreshment board .
LINCOLNSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . —INSTALLATION OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ST . ALBANS , AS PEOV . G . MASTER . The installation of His Grace tbe Duke of St . Albans as Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons in Lincolnshire , took place on Tuesday , 29 th ult ., Avhen there Avas such an assemblage of brethren from all parts of the countyand from neighbouring
, counties , as never before , perhaps , gathered together officially , and at one time , in the ancient county town of Lincoln . The brethren congregated together in large numbers at the County Assembly-rooms afc noon , ancl at half-past twelve , the lodge AA' . IS opened by tbe Master and officers of the Witham Loclge . Upwards of 200 brethren connected Avith the A'arious lodges in this and the neihbouring counties were presentthe
g , members of each loclge being ranged under their respectiA-e banners . Shortly after the time appointed for the commencement of the proceedings the Provincial Grand Officers of the county , accompanied by Dr . Oliver , P . Prov . D . G . M . for Lincolnshire , and by his Grace the Duke of St . Albans , and Bro . T . H . Hall , the Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire , entered the room in procession , Bro . Keller , Prov . G . Organist , playing a voluntary
on the harmonium . The officers of the Witham Lodge fchen vacated their seats , Avhich Avere taken by the Prov . G . Officers , Dr . Oliver presiding , ancl the Duke of St . Albans and his sponsor talcing their seats in front of the Fi'OA * . G . M . ' s chair . Grand Lodge Avas then opened in due form , and Dr . Oliver briefly alluded to the death of the Earl of Yarborough , ancl communicated the appointment of the Duke of Sfc . Albans as his successor . He then called upon Prov . G . See . Hall to read the patent of
appointment . This having been done Tbe 11 . IV . Provincial Grand Master for Cambridge was then called upon by the Installing Master to act as sponsor for the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , ancl to present him for installation ; and he accordingly conducted him to the foot of the
throne , and stated that in accordance with the patent Avhich had just been read , he presented the Duke of St . Albans for the purpose of receiving the rite of installation . He said that the Duke , although a young man , had proved his zeal for the interests of the Order , especially in the province of Cambridgeshire , Avhere he hacl been mainly instrumental in establishing Avhat Avould be one of the most distinguished and influential lodges in the Crafttho Isaac NeAvton Locl and he felt assured
, ge ; that he Avould be equally energetic ancl successful in the gOA * ernmeiifc of this great and influential Province . Dr . OLIVER then rose and said : — -My Lord Duke , yon are about to be inaugurated into a position of honour , responsibility , and usefulness ; and by the exercise of talent and assiduity , the Province Avill have just reason to congratulate itself on your appointment to the high office of its G . M . It is an honour out
of tlie reach of ordinary Masons , but an honour ivhich any brother , Avhatever be his rank in life , might legitimately covet . It Avill be needless to suggest that you have a noble career before you ; ancl by tbe appointment of an intelligent Deputy , well versed in the recondite mysteries of the Craft , to superintend the details , ancl an efficient staff of subordinate officers , the Province Avill be in no clanger of losing the high reputation
ifc once possessed of being second to none . In my long experience as a Mason , extending over more than 60 years , I have ever observed that the appointment of a neAV Chief—and R . AV . Sir , you are the fifth under whom I have acted in this Province —formed an era in Masonry either for good or evil , —that the order usually progressed or retrograded in proportion Avith his activity or lukewarmness ; for to remain stationary is scarcel
y Avithin the limits of possibility . This is an age of progress , and Freemasonry , in common Avith all other social institutions , has a right to expect that the advent of a new ruler will conduce essentially to the advantage of its members . It sometimes unfortunately happens that honours are accepted Avithout any