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The Masonic Mirror.
now met constantly , ancl the good work of Masonry was making i-apid progress , not only there but throughout the province . The far larger number of the members of the Sherborne Lodge had been initiated into Masonry by Bro . Newmarch ; aud they that day had met to commemorate the event by presenting Bro . Newniareh with a handsome loving cup ; and although they had engraven his name thereon , Bro . Luckes assured the D . Prov . G . M . that his name was inscribed on all their
hearts , and enshrined amidst a crowd of tho happiest associations of tbe many Alasonic gatherings at which they had derived so much pleasure and instruction from him . ( Cheering ) . Bro . Newmarch on rising was much affected . He said he could not find words to express the extent of his feeling on that occasion . He had taken tho chair as first Master of the Lodge because he felt it his duty , and that he deserved no praise for that . ( No , no ) . He had also derived a large amount of pleasure his tenure of office
during because he had met on all sides so much kindness and cordial support . He felt a high and great respect for every member of the Loclge ; but they would excuse him , he was sure , if he alluded especially to Bros . Luckes , Gainer and Smith , who had founded the Lodge ; and he was certain the last named two brothers would further excuse him if he referred more particularly to Bro . Luckes , who by his Alasonic zeal ancl ability , combined with his cordiality of manner and had rendered such
disposition , essential service to the Sherborne Lodge . Although they had kindl y presented him with that handsome testimonial , which he should ever prize , and value , yet he bel ieved the Lodge were still more indebted to Bro . Luckes than to liimsel f ; and not only the Loclge but the province . The time and attention ho had giveu to promoting the interests of the charities would , he had no doubt , load to a great result next and ho would therefore ask them to
year ; well charge , and drink his very good health as a Past Master of the Lodge . Bro . Luckes , iu replying , said that the pleasure and gain was all on his side ; he was not only happy to perform his Alasonic duties , but he had so much regard for Masonry , and valued it so highly , that anything he could he would do . Ho much regretted that thoy did not meet at Gloucester ; it only wanted this to make the Alasonic circle complete . He saw a brother who could ive them informationancl he would
g every , ask Bro . Page to do so ; he was happy to lend any aid to tho Lodge he could iu carrying out its business . Before ho sat down ho must say a low words for the charities ; he was , they were aware , their Honorary Treasurer , find he had also accepted a similar office for the province of Herefordshire , and he hoped it would result in the mutual advantage of
both provinces . They were aware that at tbe last Provincial Grand Lodge meeting at Berkeley , the Grand Lod ge had resolved to double their subscriptions . He had also other large promises of support , and had resolved , if he could , to send sixty pounds to the charities next ' year , and he then desired to give every brother notice that at the commencement of the year ( D . V . ) he should make application to thorn for support , and hoped they would not deny it , but contribute liberally . Bro . Newmarch proposed "The health of BroGainerthe AVAI ?
. , . Ho ivas sure the Loclge had made the best possible selection ; Bro . Gainer came forward most liberally both with bis time and means at the formation of the Lodge , and he had always displayed a large amount of Afasonic zeal and ability ; he had no doubt during his year of office the Lodge would maintain the high position of being second to none in the province . Bro . Gainer , AV . AI ., said that he felt the high honour they had clone him in electing him to the important office of AVAI
.., ou whom depended the success and prosperity ot' the Loclge . He felt his was a position of peculiar difficulty ; their first W . 3 L , the much respected Bro . Newmarch , was so proverbially distinguished as a most clever Alason , that he could not hope to follow him but at a very humble distance , and Bro . Luckes , the immediate P . M ., had taken up the cause with so much earnestness and zeal , and they had seen with what ability he had worked that day , that although he would use his utmost endeahe felt he should not overtake
vour , him ; but he would do his best , so that if the Loclge did not prosper under his administration it should not be for the want of the most exacting attention and diligence on his part . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Gainer then proposed " The Alsitors , " which was received with that enthusiasm which the brethren of the Sherborne always extend to those brethren who visit them from other provinces . This was replied to iu behalf of the visitors bBroSleodPMof
y . , .. different Lodges , and Prov . G . S . B ., in a humorous and pleasing speech ; and with that distinguishing frankness which makes Bro . Sleed so much respected by the brethren who have the pleasure o £ his acquaintance and friendship . " Tho health of the Treasurer , Bro . AV . P ' ayne , " was also proposed and replied to briefly and amusingly by him . Bro . Pago then gave some interesting information as to tbe position of Masonic matters iu Gloucester , and we may now expect that ere another year that Lod
elapses ge will also be resuscitated . The proceedings of the day terminated at nine o ' clock , and too much praise cannot be given to Bro . Ellis for the excellent arrangement of the banquet , which was served with his usual liberality .
HAMPSHIRE . Soimr . Y-U'TON . —Royal Gloster Lodge . ( No . 152 ) . — -A very numerous meeting of this Lodge was held ou Thursday , the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bugle-street . The AV . AI ., Bro . F . Perkins , having invited the R . AV . Prov . G . AL , Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., and the Provincial Grand Officers to a banquet , tho R . AV . brother , supported by the D . Prov . G . AL , Bro . C . E . Deacon , and tho whole of his officers , arrived at an early hour , and wero received by the Lodge with full Masonic honours .
A candidate for initiation was balloted for and elected . Bro . T . P . Payne was then chosen unanimously to serve the office of AVorshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . H . Abraham , P . AL , was reelected to tho office of Treas ., ancl the serving brethren were also reelected . Bro . IL Abraham , in a very eloquent speech , moved a resolution expressive of the pleasure it gave the brethren to again receive a visit from the R . AV . Prov . G . M . supported as he was on this occasion by so many of his
, provincial officers , congratulating him on his renewed health , and expressing a wish that the G . A . O . T . U . might grant him many years of health and strength to continue thoso exertions which so effectually promoted the interests of the Craft , and from which he , as Prov . G . AL , always appeared to derive such high gratification . His motion was seconded by Bro . T . P . Payne , AV . M . elect , and carried by the Lodgo in a most enthusiastic manner . The R . AV . Prov . G . AL , in reply , said that
as an old member of the Lodge he felt the greatest pleasure in being again among them . There was not a Lodge in the province which received him with more honour and genuine Masonic feeling . He often had the gratification of seeing Bro . Perkins , the W . M ., discharge the duties of his office , and he could say that he was always so ready and correct , that he regretted he was not able to experience the pleasure of seeing him work his Loclge much more often than he did . The AVorshiful Master must attribute that absence to the onerousness of his
p duties elsewhere ; and after complimenting his B .. W . D ., and other members of the Loclge at considerable length , he resumed his seat amidst the acclamation ofthe brethren . The Lodge was then closed , and about sixty brethren sat clown to the banquet , the Worshipful Master presiding , supported by the R . AV . Prov . G . AL ; Bros . C . E . Deacon , D . Prov . G . AL ; Ford , Prov J . G . AV . ; a long array of other Prov . Grand Officers , and P . ros . Payne , Fletcher , G-. \ V . Clarke , with a large attendance of visiting the
brethren . The cloth having been removed , and grace said by Bro , Rev . G . Bradshaw , the usual Alasonic toasts were proposed , and in giving the health of the Prov . G . M . and his officers , Bro . Perkins , AV . AI ., alluded to the pleasure he felt iu entertaining them once more before he left the chair , in whieh he had spent two most pleasant years of office . The venerable Prov . G . AL responded in equally pleasing terms , and concluded by proposing the health of the AVorshipful Alaster , complimenting him very highly upon the manner in which he had discharged the
duties of his office , the prosperity of the Lodge , ancl expressisg his belief that nothing would disturb the harmony which prevailed so long as the brethren ivere true to the old landmarks of the Order , and were governed by those who took a proper interest in the progress of the Craft . Bro . Perkins , AV . AI ., thanked the Prov . G . AL for the very kind manner he had alluded to him . He had many things to thank that R . AV . brother for—his presence there that evening , supported as he Avas bhis officersthe honour he had conferred him by making liim
y , upon S . G . AV . of the province , the interest he always took in the career of the Royal Gloster Lodge—these were all matters which he was unable sufficiently to make any return for , except by showing his devotion to Masonry . Bro . C . E . . 'Deacon , D . Prov . G . AL , proposed the health of Bro . T . P . Payne , who had that evening been unanimously elected to the office of Worshipful Alaster for the ensuing year . Ho said that nothing could ive him more leasure than that event . Bro . Payne had
g p shown by his conduct that the precepts and principles of Freemasonry were imprinted on his mind and bis heart . He was a most deserving brother , ancl would discharge the duties of his office so as to maintain that brotherly love , and harmony which now prevailed throug hout the province , as well as in that Lodge . Ho called upon the P . AIs . to givo him all the support they could ; he promised to do so himsell . By such means they would be rendering the coming year of office
most pleasant to Bro . Payne , ancl most serviceable to the Lodge . The AVorshipful Alaster elect returned his sincere and heartfelt thanks not only for the kind manlier in which , his health had been drunk but for the honour thoy had conferred on him that evening , there was
nothing he esteemed so highly as the good opinion of his brother Afasons . Ho could assure them that he should not enter upon tbe duties of office in a light or careless spirit , for he felt it was a high and honourable position to bo placed in , and one of great responsibility . AVhen he looked , back at the past seven years in the history of that Lodge and called to mind the individuals who had filled the chair , the conviction was forced upon him that no Loclge in the Province of Hampshire , and ho had almost said throughout tho United Kingdomhad been favoured
, with move worthy and efficient Masters than the Royal Gloucester , first there was Bro . Douglas , who first introduced him to the lig ht of Alasonry , aud as a P . AL , was still rendering the most invaluable services to Alasonry ; and with many other happy allusions to the talent of P . AL Abraham ancl the present AVAL , lie said it was a happy day when the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . F . Perkins , because he not only was an able occupant of the chairbut his Alasonic ancl social virtues
, had eome so prominently before them in that capacity that he had the hearts and affections of all the brethren ; with his assistance , and with that of the other P . AIs ., he would endeavour ] to discharge the duties of his year of office so that tho brethren might say , when he left the chair that their interests had not suffered in hisjiands . Bro . Ford , P . AL , of the Phoenix Lodge iu replying to a toast , with which his name was coupled , alluded to the AV . M- having been chosen mayor of
Southampton , and could assure him that he would find , as he Bro . Ford had while filling the civic chair in Portsmouth , that his Masonic knowledge ancl position would be of material service to him even without the wails of a Mason ' s Lodge , aud in a speech of considerable length and fluency ,
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The Masonic Mirror.
now met constantly , ancl the good work of Masonry was making i-apid progress , not only there but throughout the province . The far larger number of the members of the Sherborne Lodge had been initiated into Masonry by Bro . Newmarch ; aud they that day had met to commemorate the event by presenting Bro . Newniareh with a handsome loving cup ; and although they had engraven his name thereon , Bro . Luckes assured the D . Prov . G . M . that his name was inscribed on all their
hearts , and enshrined amidst a crowd of tho happiest associations of tbe many Alasonic gatherings at which they had derived so much pleasure and instruction from him . ( Cheering ) . Bro . Newmarch on rising was much affected . He said he could not find words to express the extent of his feeling on that occasion . He had taken tho chair as first Master of the Lodge because he felt it his duty , and that he deserved no praise for that . ( No , no ) . He had also derived a large amount of pleasure his tenure of office
during because he had met on all sides so much kindness and cordial support . He felt a high and great respect for every member of the Loclge ; but they would excuse him , he was sure , if he alluded especially to Bros . Luckes , Gainer and Smith , who had founded the Lodge ; and he was certain the last named two brothers would further excuse him if he referred more particularly to Bro . Luckes , who by his Alasonic zeal ancl ability , combined with his cordiality of manner and had rendered such
disposition , essential service to the Sherborne Lodge . Although they had kindl y presented him with that handsome testimonial , which he should ever prize , and value , yet he bel ieved the Lodge were still more indebted to Bro . Luckes than to liimsel f ; and not only the Loclge but the province . The time and attention ho had giveu to promoting the interests of the charities would , he had no doubt , load to a great result next and ho would therefore ask them to
year ; well charge , and drink his very good health as a Past Master of the Lodge . Bro . Luckes , iu replying , said that the pleasure and gain was all on his side ; he was not only happy to perform his Alasonic duties , but he had so much regard for Masonry , and valued it so highly , that anything he could he would do . Ho much regretted that thoy did not meet at Gloucester ; it only wanted this to make the Alasonic circle complete . He saw a brother who could ive them informationancl he would
g every , ask Bro . Page to do so ; he was happy to lend any aid to tho Lodge he could iu carrying out its business . Before ho sat down ho must say a low words for the charities ; he was , they were aware , their Honorary Treasurer , find he had also accepted a similar office for the province of Herefordshire , and he hoped it would result in the mutual advantage of
both provinces . They were aware that at tbe last Provincial Grand Lodge meeting at Berkeley , the Grand Lod ge had resolved to double their subscriptions . He had also other large promises of support , and had resolved , if he could , to send sixty pounds to the charities next ' year , and he then desired to give every brother notice that at the commencement of the year ( D . V . ) he should make application to thorn for support , and hoped they would not deny it , but contribute liberally . Bro . Newmarch proposed "The health of BroGainerthe AVAI ?
. , . Ho ivas sure the Loclge had made the best possible selection ; Bro . Gainer came forward most liberally both with bis time and means at the formation of the Lodge , and he had always displayed a large amount of Afasonic zeal and ability ; he had no doubt during his year of office the Lodge would maintain the high position of being second to none in the province . Bro . Gainer , AV . AI ., said that he felt the high honour they had clone him in electing him to the important office of AVAI
.., ou whom depended the success and prosperity ot' the Loclge . He felt his was a position of peculiar difficulty ; their first W . 3 L , the much respected Bro . Newmarch , was so proverbially distinguished as a most clever Alason , that he could not hope to follow him but at a very humble distance , and Bro . Luckes , the immediate P . M ., had taken up the cause with so much earnestness and zeal , and they had seen with what ability he had worked that day , that although he would use his utmost endeahe felt he should not overtake
vour , him ; but he would do his best , so that if the Loclge did not prosper under his administration it should not be for the want of the most exacting attention and diligence on his part . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Gainer then proposed " The Alsitors , " which was received with that enthusiasm which the brethren of the Sherborne always extend to those brethren who visit them from other provinces . This was replied to iu behalf of the visitors bBroSleodPMof
y . , .. different Lodges , and Prov . G . S . B ., in a humorous and pleasing speech ; and with that distinguishing frankness which makes Bro . Sleed so much respected by the brethren who have the pleasure o £ his acquaintance and friendship . " Tho health of the Treasurer , Bro . AV . P ' ayne , " was also proposed and replied to briefly and amusingly by him . Bro . Pago then gave some interesting information as to tbe position of Masonic matters iu Gloucester , and we may now expect that ere another year that Lod
elapses ge will also be resuscitated . The proceedings of the day terminated at nine o ' clock , and too much praise cannot be given to Bro . Ellis for the excellent arrangement of the banquet , which was served with his usual liberality .
HAMPSHIRE . Soimr . Y-U'TON . —Royal Gloster Lodge . ( No . 152 ) . — -A very numerous meeting of this Lodge was held ou Thursday , the Sth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bugle-street . The AV . AI ., Bro . F . Perkins , having invited the R . AV . Prov . G . AL , Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., and the Provincial Grand Officers to a banquet , tho R . AV . brother , supported by the D . Prov . G . AL , Bro . C . E . Deacon , and tho whole of his officers , arrived at an early hour , and wero received by the Lodge with full Masonic honours .
A candidate for initiation was balloted for and elected . Bro . T . P . Payne was then chosen unanimously to serve the office of AVorshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . H . Abraham , P . AL , was reelected to tho office of Treas ., ancl the serving brethren were also reelected . Bro . IL Abraham , in a very eloquent speech , moved a resolution expressive of the pleasure it gave the brethren to again receive a visit from the R . AV . Prov . G . M . supported as he was on this occasion by so many of his
, provincial officers , congratulating him on his renewed health , and expressing a wish that the G . A . O . T . U . might grant him many years of health and strength to continue thoso exertions which so effectually promoted the interests of the Craft , and from which he , as Prov . G . AL , always appeared to derive such high gratification . His motion was seconded by Bro . T . P . Payne , AV . M . elect , and carried by the Lodgo in a most enthusiastic manner . The R . AV . Prov . G . AL , in reply , said that
as an old member of the Lodge he felt the greatest pleasure in being again among them . There was not a Lodge in the province which received him with more honour and genuine Masonic feeling . He often had the gratification of seeing Bro . Perkins , the W . M ., discharge the duties of his office , and he could say that he was always so ready and correct , that he regretted he was not able to experience the pleasure of seeing him work his Loclge much more often than he did . The AVorshiful Master must attribute that absence to the onerousness of his
p duties elsewhere ; and after complimenting his B .. W . D ., and other members of the Loclge at considerable length , he resumed his seat amidst the acclamation ofthe brethren . The Lodge was then closed , and about sixty brethren sat clown to the banquet , the Worshipful Master presiding , supported by the R . AV . Prov . G . AL ; Bros . C . E . Deacon , D . Prov . G . AL ; Ford , Prov J . G . AV . ; a long array of other Prov . Grand Officers , and P . ros . Payne , Fletcher , G-. \ V . Clarke , with a large attendance of visiting the
brethren . The cloth having been removed , and grace said by Bro , Rev . G . Bradshaw , the usual Alasonic toasts were proposed , and in giving the health of the Prov . G . M . and his officers , Bro . Perkins , AV . AI ., alluded to the pleasure he felt iu entertaining them once more before he left the chair , in whieh he had spent two most pleasant years of office . The venerable Prov . G . AL responded in equally pleasing terms , and concluded by proposing the health of the AVorshipful Alaster , complimenting him very highly upon the manner in which he had discharged the
duties of his office , the prosperity of the Lodge , ancl expressisg his belief that nothing would disturb the harmony which prevailed so long as the brethren ivere true to the old landmarks of the Order , and were governed by those who took a proper interest in the progress of the Craft . Bro . Perkins , AV . AI ., thanked the Prov . G . AL for the very kind manner he had alluded to him . He had many things to thank that R . AV . brother for—his presence there that evening , supported as he Avas bhis officersthe honour he had conferred him by making liim
y , upon S . G . AV . of the province , the interest he always took in the career of the Royal Gloster Lodge—these were all matters which he was unable sufficiently to make any return for , except by showing his devotion to Masonry . Bro . C . E . . 'Deacon , D . Prov . G . AL , proposed the health of Bro . T . P . Payne , who had that evening been unanimously elected to the office of Worshipful Alaster for the ensuing year . Ho said that nothing could ive him more leasure than that event . Bro . Payne had
g p shown by his conduct that the precepts and principles of Freemasonry were imprinted on his mind and bis heart . He was a most deserving brother , ancl would discharge the duties of his office so as to maintain that brotherly love , and harmony which now prevailed throug hout the province , as well as in that Lodge . Ho called upon the P . AIs . to givo him all the support they could ; he promised to do so himsell . By such means they would be rendering the coming year of office
most pleasant to Bro . Payne , ancl most serviceable to the Lodge . The AVorshipful Alaster elect returned his sincere and heartfelt thanks not only for the kind manlier in which , his health had been drunk but for the honour thoy had conferred on him that evening , there was
nothing he esteemed so highly as the good opinion of his brother Afasons . Ho could assure them that he should not enter upon tbe duties of office in a light or careless spirit , for he felt it was a high and honourable position to bo placed in , and one of great responsibility . AVhen he looked , back at the past seven years in the history of that Lodge and called to mind the individuals who had filled the chair , the conviction was forced upon him that no Loclge in the Province of Hampshire , and ho had almost said throughout tho United Kingdomhad been favoured
, with move worthy and efficient Masters than the Royal Gloucester , first there was Bro . Douglas , who first introduced him to the lig ht of Alasonry , aud as a P . AL , was still rendering the most invaluable services to Alasonry ; and with many other happy allusions to the talent of P . AL Abraham ancl the present AVAL , lie said it was a happy day when the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . F . Perkins , because he not only was an able occupant of the chairbut his Alasonic ancl social virtues
, had eome so prominently before them in that capacity that he had the hearts and affections of all the brethren ; with his assistance , and with that of the other P . AIs ., he would endeavour ] to discharge the duties of his year of office so that tho brethren might say , when he left the chair that their interests had not suffered in hisjiands . Bro . Ford , P . AL , of the Phoenix Lodge iu replying to a toast , with which his name was coupled , alluded to the AV . M- having been chosen mayor of
Southampton , and could assure him that he would find , as he Bro . Ford had while filling the civic chair in Portsmouth , that his Masonic knowledge ancl position would be of material service to him even without the wails of a Mason ' s Lodge , aud in a speech of considerable length and fluency ,