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Dr . F ERNELET , m the course of lus speech , observed that ivhen on service in the Crimea , he found that he Avas almost the only one , amongst the officers Avith Avhom he messed , thafc Avas not a Mason , ancl haA'ing formed a high opinion of the Order , he had taken care to get initiated the first opportunity , and ho had never regretted having done so . Major HOPKINS felfc it a great honour that the volunteers Avere associated in a toast with the other three services . He regarded
the reviews of the volunteers Avhich hacl taken place as conclusive that large numbers of them might be concentrated on a particular spot in a short space of time , and that they were able to bear the fatigue ancl to execute the movements Avhich mi ght possibly be required of them . ( Hear . ) - " " The PROV . G . M . next gave " The Bishop ancl Clergy , " and in doing so expressed his regret that there AA'ere nofc more clergymen connected with the orderas he regarded it as -eminentl
, pre y a Christian institution . ( Hear , hear . ) He could not but express , however , at the same time , his deep sympathy with the ministers of tbe Church , AVIIO discharged duties of a most onerous and responsible nature . He Avas also pleased to find thafc the order numbered amongst its brethren many eminent clergymen , one of whom—a most eminent Mason , ancl one AVIIO enjoyed the esteem of all the brethren—they had seen occupying the most
honourable position in the Grand Loclge that day . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . E . R . DARKEN responded to the toast , observing that he had no doubt the good wishes of the brethren Avere extended to the clergy generally , though his name alone had been mentioned in connection ivith the toast . He must admit that there Avere not so many clergymen amongst the brethren as -yas desirable , but tbafc , ' be thought , Avas owing to their nofc
having so good an opportunity of attending loclge as laymen . There were , however , many Masons amongst the clergy , and one in Lincolnshire—alluded toby the E . W . the Prov . G . M . — had rendered signal service to the order . ( Cheers . ) The presence amongst them of so eminent a man afforded evidence of the value of the Order , and if there was one institution more than another which deserved the support of the clergyifc ivas
, that of Masonry , Avhich hacl for its object " Glory to the Most High , ancl good-will to men . " ( Hear . ) Tbe Prov . G . M . then gave "The M . W . the G . M . of England , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " which Avas drunk Avith full Masonic honours .
"Bro . R . S . HARA ' EY , Prov . G . M ., gave "TheE . AV . Prov . G . M ., his Grace the Duke of St . Albans , " and in doing so congratulated his Grace on his being raised the representative of Her Majesty , and on his being raised to the chair in Grand Lodge that clay as the representative in Lincolnshire of Grand Master of the Freemasons in England . Tho D . Prov . G . M . then referred fco the progress of Masonry from early times clown to the present dayalluding to the fact that kings hacl not deemed it
, derogatory to their dignity to mingle Avith Masons ancl to take part in their ceremonies , and in modern times be might mention the illustrious Duke of Sussex , who Avas Grand Master for many years ; the late Earl of Yarborough , AVIIOSO death they Avere all now regretting ; Earl Howe , the Prov . G . M . for Leicestershire ; the Marquis of Hartington , Prov . G . M . for Derbyshire ; the Duke of Newcastle , Piw . G . M . for Nottinghamshire ; and the
Earl cle Grey ancl Ripon , Prov . G . M . for Yorkshire ; and IIOAV they had that day another nobleman , of illustrious descent , taking upon himself the duties of Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire ; ancl Avho , if he aspired to hold a similar position amongst the brethren as his predecessor had held , Avould receive their mosfc cordial congratulations . His Grace hacl been chosen by the Earl of Zetland to preside OA * er the province , and if the choice had rested
Avith the brethren themselves , tbey could not have made one more satisfactory to themselves . ( Hear , hear . ) He was commencing his presidency at an early age , and might long preside over the province , and no doubt he would be called upon to take the chair at many Masonic ceremonies . He might ahvays count upon the assistance of his officers , ancl never Avould he be more cordiall y received , let him go into what province he htthan be had
mig , been that day . He ( Air . Harvey ) AVOUIC ! take that opportunit y of thanking his Grace for the high honour conferred on him in appointing him his deputy . It Avould be bis duty to carry into effect fche wishes of his Grace ivith regard to Masonry in the province over Avhich he trusted his Grace would long live to preside . ( Applause . ) ' The toast Avas drunk Avith enthusiasm . . J . ? a 0 Y' & M- > iu returning thanks for the handsome Avay in Avluch Mr . Harvey had proposed his health , and for fche very cordial reception accorded to it b y the brethren , observed that
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lie could only repeat Avhafc he had stated in the fore part of the clay—that he hoped he should be able to fonvard , in every way , the interests of Masonry in iincolnshire . His only regret in taking the office Avas thafc it had become vacant through the death of one AVIIO Avas so truly ancl deservedly loved throughout the county . He begged to thrnk those who had honoured him by their presence that day , ancl he assured tbem that . he should always look forward to their future meetings like one AVIIO Avas
returning home . ( Cheers . ) The province ivas nofc so thickly populated as some neighbouring provinces , but still it Avas increasing , and he hoped it would continue to clo in Masonry , as well as in other respects , under his administration . ( Applause . ) He returned thanks to the provincial officers for their assistance that day , and more especially to fche V . AV . the D . Prov . G . M . ( R . S . Harvey ) the Prov . G-. Secretary ( R . Hall ) ancl the P . M .
, , Ceremonies ( AV . Greemvood ) , and also to the other officers for their kind co-operation . In conclusion his Grace proposed "The Health of Bro . Harvey , the V . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., and the Piw . G . Officers for Lincoln , " remarking that Bro . Harvey , asa Mason , and as a citizen and a magistrate , enjoyed the high esteem of all Avho had the pleasure of his acquaintance . ( Applause . ) The D . PROA * - . G . M . briefly responded .
The Rev . E . R . LAHKEST then proposed that the brethren should drink to the memory of the late Master , the Earl of Yarborough , in solemn silence , at the same time speaking of his lordship's many A'irfcues , ancl of his embodying in his everyday life ancl intercourse Avith others the three leading principles of Masonry—brotherly lo \* e , relief , and truth . His main object AA'as to relieve the distressed , and he ahvays experienced regret when an opportunity of doing so was nofc afforded him .
Bro . R . S . HARVEY then propsed "The Health of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Oliver , P . Prov . D . GM . for Lincolnshire , " —a toast which devolved upon him in consequence of the Eev . G . Coltman being prevented from attending , owing to a death in his family . In proposing the toast of that venerable and eminent brother , they Avould perhaps permit him to glance afc the progressive steps by which he had risen to his present high position as a Mason . Dr . Oliver AA'as initiated in St . Peter ' s Lodge , Peterborough , in 1 S 01 ; was made a Eoyal Arch Mason in fche Rodney Loclge , Hull , in 1813 ; was made Prov . G . S . in 1816 ; Prov . G .
Chaplain in the same year ; D . Prov . G . M . in 1833 ; honorary D . G . M . of the Grand Loclge of Massachusetts ( U . S . ) in 1840 ; ivas elected AV . M . ele \* en times ; was D . Prov . G . M . fox ten . years ; had been a member and honorary member of the Witham Lodge tAA'enty years ; and ivas also honorary member of twenty lodges in different parts of the world . He Avas also the author of several Masonic Avorks . He published , in , 1820 , The Antiquities of Freemasonrywhich Avas followed in 1826 bThe
, y Star in tlie Fast , and Signs and Symbols , to which was added that most interesting Avork The History of Initiations . So great a light in Masonry could nofc be too much shoivn , and asa proof of the high appreciation in which Dr . Oliver Avas helcl by Masons , a very handsome testimonial was presented to him by the brethren . Ancl noAV , in his SOtli year , they had seen him presiding in Grand Loclge that day , and discharging the
duty of installing his Grace , their new Prov . G . M ., in a nianner most dignified ancl efficient , and their only regret Avas that his great age did not permit of his being present with them at the banquet . He did not think lie had ever seen Dr . Oliver in better spirits , or more energetic , ancl lie Avas sure he Avas deserving of their thanks , if it Avas only for his valuable services rendered to Masonry that day . [ The toast Avas chunk Avifch
enthusiasm , aucl Avith full Masonic honours . ] Bro . J . SnuTTLEAVoran , Prov . G . S ., then proposed "The Health of Bro . T . S . Hall , the Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire , remarking that he had a peculiar pleasure in doing so , though he had not the honour of being personally acquainted ivith him . He hacl never met Avith a brother ivho bad discharged his duty more ably than the Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire hacl
clone that ; morning in acting as sponsor to his Grace the Duke of St . Albans . The brethren Avould , he Avas sure , drink the toast most heartily , ancl he hoped those connected ivith the province of Lincolnshire Avould become more intimately acquainted Avith the Prov . G . M . of the neighbouring province of Cambridgeshire . ( Applause . ) Bro . T . A . HALLProv . Gr . M concluded in acknowleding the
, g compliment , ( observed that his post that day had been one of duty and of pleasure—the duty he regretted he had not more ably discharged , bufc nothing bufc necessity could have compelled him . to forego the pleasure . He should have very much regretted not Avitnessing the completion of thafc ivhich lie hacl
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Dr . F ERNELET , m the course of lus speech , observed that ivhen on service in the Crimea , he found that he Avas almost the only one , amongst the officers Avith Avhom he messed , thafc Avas not a Mason , ancl haA'ing formed a high opinion of the Order , he had taken care to get initiated the first opportunity , and ho had never regretted having done so . Major HOPKINS felfc it a great honour that the volunteers Avere associated in a toast with the other three services . He regarded
the reviews of the volunteers Avhich hacl taken place as conclusive that large numbers of them might be concentrated on a particular spot in a short space of time , and that they were able to bear the fatigue ancl to execute the movements Avhich mi ght possibly be required of them . ( Hear . ) - " " The PROV . G . M . next gave " The Bishop ancl Clergy , " and in doing so expressed his regret that there AA'ere nofc more clergymen connected with the orderas he regarded it as -eminentl
, pre y a Christian institution . ( Hear , hear . ) He could not but express , however , at the same time , his deep sympathy with the ministers of tbe Church , AVIIO discharged duties of a most onerous and responsible nature . He Avas also pleased to find thafc the order numbered amongst its brethren many eminent clergymen , one of whom—a most eminent Mason , ancl one AVIIO enjoyed the esteem of all the brethren—they had seen occupying the most
honourable position in the Grand Loclge that day . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . E . R . DARKEN responded to the toast , observing that he had no doubt the good wishes of the brethren Avere extended to the clergy generally , though his name alone had been mentioned in connection ivith the toast . He must admit that there Avere not so many clergymen amongst the brethren as -yas desirable , but tbafc , ' be thought , Avas owing to their nofc
having so good an opportunity of attending loclge as laymen . There were , however , many Masons amongst the clergy , and one in Lincolnshire—alluded toby the E . W . the Prov . G . M . — had rendered signal service to the order . ( Cheers . ) The presence amongst them of so eminent a man afforded evidence of the value of the Order , and if there was one institution more than another which deserved the support of the clergyifc ivas
, that of Masonry , Avhich hacl for its object " Glory to the Most High , ancl good-will to men . " ( Hear . ) Tbe Prov . G . M . then gave "The M . W . the G . M . of England , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " which Avas drunk Avith full Masonic honours .
"Bro . R . S . HARA ' EY , Prov . G . M ., gave "TheE . AV . Prov . G . M ., his Grace the Duke of St . Albans , " and in doing so congratulated his Grace on his being raised the representative of Her Majesty , and on his being raised to the chair in Grand Lodge that clay as the representative in Lincolnshire of Grand Master of the Freemasons in England . Tho D . Prov . G . M . then referred fco the progress of Masonry from early times clown to the present dayalluding to the fact that kings hacl not deemed it
, derogatory to their dignity to mingle Avith Masons ancl to take part in their ceremonies , and in modern times be might mention the illustrious Duke of Sussex , who Avas Grand Master for many years ; the late Earl of Yarborough , AVIIOSO death they Avere all now regretting ; Earl Howe , the Prov . G . M . for Leicestershire ; the Marquis of Hartington , Prov . G . M . for Derbyshire ; the Duke of Newcastle , Piw . G . M . for Nottinghamshire ; and the
Earl cle Grey ancl Ripon , Prov . G . M . for Yorkshire ; and IIOAV they had that day another nobleman , of illustrious descent , taking upon himself the duties of Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire ; ancl Avho , if he aspired to hold a similar position amongst the brethren as his predecessor had held , Avould receive their mosfc cordial congratulations . His Grace hacl been chosen by the Earl of Zetland to preside OA * er the province , and if the choice had rested
Avith the brethren themselves , tbey could not have made one more satisfactory to themselves . ( Hear , hear . ) He was commencing his presidency at an early age , and might long preside over the province , and no doubt he would be called upon to take the chair at many Masonic ceremonies . He might ahvays count upon the assistance of his officers , ancl never Avould he be more cordiall y received , let him go into what province he htthan be had
mig , been that day . He ( Air . Harvey ) AVOUIC ! take that opportunit y of thanking his Grace for the high honour conferred on him in appointing him his deputy . It Avould be bis duty to carry into effect fche wishes of his Grace ivith regard to Masonry in the province over Avhich he trusted his Grace would long live to preside . ( Applause . ) ' The toast Avas drunk Avith enthusiasm . . J . ? a 0 Y' & M- > iu returning thanks for the handsome Avay in Avluch Mr . Harvey had proposed his health , and for fche very cordial reception accorded to it b y the brethren , observed that
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lie could only repeat Avhafc he had stated in the fore part of the clay—that he hoped he should be able to fonvard , in every way , the interests of Masonry in iincolnshire . His only regret in taking the office Avas thafc it had become vacant through the death of one AVIIO Avas so truly ancl deservedly loved throughout the county . He begged to thrnk those who had honoured him by their presence that day , ancl he assured tbem that . he should always look forward to their future meetings like one AVIIO Avas
returning home . ( Cheers . ) The province ivas nofc so thickly populated as some neighbouring provinces , but still it Avas increasing , and he hoped it would continue to clo in Masonry , as well as in other respects , under his administration . ( Applause . ) He returned thanks to the provincial officers for their assistance that day , and more especially to fche V . AV . the D . Prov . G . M . ( R . S . Harvey ) the Prov . G-. Secretary ( R . Hall ) ancl the P . M .
, , Ceremonies ( AV . Greemvood ) , and also to the other officers for their kind co-operation . In conclusion his Grace proposed "The Health of Bro . Harvey , the V . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., and the Piw . G . Officers for Lincoln , " remarking that Bro . Harvey , asa Mason , and as a citizen and a magistrate , enjoyed the high esteem of all Avho had the pleasure of his acquaintance . ( Applause . ) The D . PROA * - . G . M . briefly responded .
The Rev . E . R . LAHKEST then proposed that the brethren should drink to the memory of the late Master , the Earl of Yarborough , in solemn silence , at the same time speaking of his lordship's many A'irfcues , ancl of his embodying in his everyday life ancl intercourse Avith others the three leading principles of Masonry—brotherly lo \* e , relief , and truth . His main object AA'as to relieve the distressed , and he ahvays experienced regret when an opportunity of doing so was nofc afforded him .
Bro . R . S . HARVEY then propsed "The Health of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Oliver , P . Prov . D . GM . for Lincolnshire , " —a toast which devolved upon him in consequence of the Eev . G . Coltman being prevented from attending , owing to a death in his family . In proposing the toast of that venerable and eminent brother , they Avould perhaps permit him to glance afc the progressive steps by which he had risen to his present high position as a Mason . Dr . Oliver AA'as initiated in St . Peter ' s Lodge , Peterborough , in 1 S 01 ; was made a Eoyal Arch Mason in fche Rodney Loclge , Hull , in 1813 ; was made Prov . G . S . in 1816 ; Prov . G .
Chaplain in the same year ; D . Prov . G . M . in 1833 ; honorary D . G . M . of the Grand Loclge of Massachusetts ( U . S . ) in 1840 ; ivas elected AV . M . ele \* en times ; was D . Prov . G . M . fox ten . years ; had been a member and honorary member of the Witham Lodge tAA'enty years ; and ivas also honorary member of twenty lodges in different parts of the world . He Avas also the author of several Masonic Avorks . He published , in , 1820 , The Antiquities of Freemasonrywhich Avas followed in 1826 bThe
, y Star in tlie Fast , and Signs and Symbols , to which was added that most interesting Avork The History of Initiations . So great a light in Masonry could nofc be too much shoivn , and asa proof of the high appreciation in which Dr . Oliver Avas helcl by Masons , a very handsome testimonial was presented to him by the brethren . Ancl noAV , in his SOtli year , they had seen him presiding in Grand Loclge that day , and discharging the
duty of installing his Grace , their new Prov . G . M ., in a nianner most dignified ancl efficient , and their only regret Avas that his great age did not permit of his being present with them at the banquet . He did not think lie had ever seen Dr . Oliver in better spirits , or more energetic , ancl lie Avas sure he Avas deserving of their thanks , if it Avas only for his valuable services rendered to Masonry that day . [ The toast Avas chunk Avifch
enthusiasm , aucl Avith full Masonic honours . ] Bro . J . SnuTTLEAVoran , Prov . G . S ., then proposed "The Health of Bro . T . S . Hall , the Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire , remarking that he had a peculiar pleasure in doing so , though he had not the honour of being personally acquainted ivith him . He hacl never met Avith a brother ivho bad discharged his duty more ably than the Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire hacl
clone that ; morning in acting as sponsor to his Grace the Duke of St . Albans . The brethren Avould , he Avas sure , drink the toast most heartily , ancl he hoped those connected ivith the province of Lincolnshire Avould become more intimately acquainted Avith the Prov . G . M . of the neighbouring province of Cambridgeshire . ( Applause . ) Bro . T . A . HALLProv . Gr . M concluded in acknowleding the
, g compliment , ( observed that his post that day had been one of duty and of pleasure—the duty he regretted he had not more ably discharged , bufc nothing bufc necessity could have compelled him . to forego the pleasure . He should have very much regretted not Avitnessing the completion of thafc ivhich lie hacl