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Provincial.
G . Sec ; J . J . Blake , P . J . G . D ., P . Prov . G . W . ; G . White , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . J . Meymott , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; W . Moates , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Blenkin , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Prince , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Hastie , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Goodwin , P . Prov . G . Dir . Cers . ; C . J . Smith , P . Prov . G . G . B ., & e . Visitors—Bro . Case , STo . 1 , P . G . S . ; Bro . F . Squire , P . M ., No . 3 ; Bro . E . J . Danvcrs , 3 S 1 ; Bro . Dr . T . E . Ladd , Bro . R . Spencer , and others . For many years Kingston-upon-Thames had been without a
Masonic lodge . At tho end of the year 1 SG 1 , a warrant of constitution was applied for and obtained , and the lodge was named after the Prov . G . M ., " the Dobie Lodge . " It was consecrated in December , 1861 , and Bro . Dr . Kent , whose exertions largely , contributed to the formation of the lodge , was installed the first W . M . The holding of the Provincial Grand Lodge , under the auspices of the Dobie Lodgein the second year of its existence
, , was calculated to test its quality avid pretensions . The result lias shown that Masonic principles of a high order were latent among the Kingstonians , and needed only an occasion to draw them out . The fine old hotel the Griffin , and all its appliances , were put into , requisition . The splendid ball-room , unequalled in the county , was the banquet hall . The saloon in which Provincial Grand Lodge was held was most artistically decorated , and tlle tout ensemble drew from the Prov . G . M ., his
officers and the brethren , remarks of admiration and praise . The Provincial Grand Lodge being opened , and the minutes ofthe previous Provincial Grand Lodge read and confirmed , the Prov . G . Sec . read the auditors' report , which was very satisfactory , a balance of nearly £ 100 being in the Treasurer ' s hands . The Prov . G . M . stated that the prospects of Freemasonry in Surrey were cheering . When he was appointed Prov . G . M ., he believed that the number of Masons in the province was hardl
y one-tenth of what it was now . That fact must be highly gratifying to him and to the brethren in the province , but it increased the burden upon his shoulders , and added in proportion to his high responsibilities . Formerly he had comparatively but little difficulty in selecting his Grand Officers , hut now the number had increased , and talent in greater ratio than number ; this made it impossible for him to reward merit in each case as he
wished . Another lodge had but just started into bright existence , which , by a compliment of its founders , was called after his name , and under whose auspices they had met this day . He lioped his appointments would meet with general approval . He 'had made them to the best of his judgment , and taken tlie advice and opinion of those whose position in the Craft and knowledge of the province were qualified to assist him in his difficult , task . The R . W . Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren : —
Bro . G . Harcourt , M . D ., P . M D . Prov . G . M . „ Capt . J . S . AVarren Prov . G . S . W . ., R . Cartwright Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . H . C . Grant Prov . G . Chaplain . „ Price Prov . G . Treas . „ P . W . Lovett Prov . G . Reg . „ C . Greenwood Prov . G . Sec . ,. J . Locock Webb Prov . G . S . D .
„ J . W . Clayton Prov . G . J . D . „ AV . Carru ' thers Prov . G . S . of AA orks „ D . Shrewsbury Prov . G . D . C . „ Wm . Blackburn Prov . G . S . B . „ F . B . Walker Prov . G . Burst . „ John Lynn Prov . G . T . Prov . G . S ' s ,, Bros . Harrison , Bingham , Catbrow , and Strong .
The proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge were made more interesting and impressive by the musical arrangements under tho direction of Bro . Dyson , who was assisted by Bros . Carter and Lambert . Some most beautiful odes wore chanted by these brothers , accompanied on tbe harmonium by Bro . C . 'Venables , Prov . G . Org . Berks , and Bucks . The brethren of the Dobie Lodge have shown their hi gh appreciation of the Masonic
ritual by purchasing an harmonium with 11 stops to be used at the ceremonies , for if anything can add to the impressive words of a well-delivered ceremony , solemn music is surely that adjunct . Tbe b . inquet was served in the spacious and tastefull y fittediip Ball room . The display of plate , plants , and pictures were -well shown off by the brightness of tbe day , and ventilation was not forgotten in the arrangements . The repast was of first-rate order ; soups rich and hot , fish , flesh , and fowl , tender and well cooked , with knives as keen as tho appetites of those who used them . Wines , we care not of what vintage , because they were
good , cool , and abundant . All honour to the host , Bro . Williams . " He shall our caterer be . " The cloth being removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ivere neatly and curtly introduced by tho R . W . Prov . G . M ., who , in proposing their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of AVales , made a happy allusion to their reception by the Masons in Oxford . Tho health of the R . W . Prov . G . M . was proposed in terms not eulogistic than just by BroBlakePast ProvGSWfor
more . , . ..., Surrey , and G . J . D . in the Grand Lodge of England . ' In returning thanks , the R . AA . Prov . G . M . reiterated the expressions he had used in opening Provincial Grand Lodge , as to the advance of tbe order in that part of the province over which he had control . He considered that his province was short of its fair proportion , as instead of being the G . M . for the entire county of Surrey , ho could claim hut a portion of it . the most populous part being
included in the London District . There were some lodges in the adjoining county on the other side of the Thames which he thought might with profit bo amalgamated with the lodges in the province of Surrey . He expressed his thinks to the brethren of the province for the support they had given him that day , and to the W . M ., officers and brethren of the Dobie Lodge for their enthusiastic and liberal reception of him . ( Cheers . ) The G . MASTER said he had a toast to propose which , though usual in its order , was presented under peculiar , and to him
gratifying circumstances . The toast was the " D . Prov . G . M ., and the Grand Officers , present and past . " What rendered this toast interesting , was its being accompanied with a substantial tribute of respect from the brethren of the province to the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Greenwood . He knew that he expressed the feelings of every brother in the province , when he said that no province could boast of a better Secretary than Bro . Greenwoodand this magnificent silver salver and
elabo-, rately chased cup , was an acknowledgment of , but not commensurate to the services he had given to the province . It would be impossible for him to detail the duties of a Prov . Or . See . ; they not only required much skill and discernment , but made great demands on the patience and temperament of him who held that onerous office . Iu all these requirements Bro . Greenwood was a happy professor , and he trusted that the province
would for many years have the honour of Bro . Greenwood ' s valuable assistance , and that the G . A . O . T . TJ . would favour him with health and happiness to enjoy the esteem of his friends and do good service to Masonry . Bro . GRUESWOOD , on rising , was received most cordially . He said—Perhaps there are words to express feelings which I now experience , but I do not know them , and I must fall back upon those with which I am acquainted , and say I deeply thank you . Indeed no duties connected with the office I have the honour to
hold could so embarrass me as the duty of expressing my thanks for this unexpected honour , enhanced by the kind manner and generous sentiments of the Provincial Grand Master , in presenting me with this token of your generosity and good will . I fear my services have been much overrated , and had 1 received no other testimonial than past and present associations , my services would have been amply repaid . How many kind and good friends , but for my position as Prov . G . Sec , I should not have
known ? How many endearing recollections has the office afforded me ? And this crowning act of your esteem will be remembered hy me so long as memory holds her possession . I can take but a small share of the praise that Freemasonry has progressed in the province . It is more owing to the distinguishing character of our R . AV . Prov . G . M ., to the energy displayed by the D . Prov . G . M ., by the zeal of the Prov . G . Treas ., and all the other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the province . AVhafc greater evidence of the high estimation in which our Prov . G . M . is held than the fact that we are
meeting under the banner of the youngest , though not the least influential of the lodges in the province , a lodge , so to speak , but the child of yesterday , yet numbering in its ranks many distinguished Masons , and able to entertain the Provincial Grand Lodge in the sumptuous manner it has done—a lodge called by a name that carries respect and gratitude to the heart of every Mason in Surrey , " The Dobie . " Brethren , you have set me a task , a lesson which by God ' s helI will learn in the strictest sense by
p heart . To show my gratitude to the province for the honour of this day , believe me , my constant aim shall be to make my service equal to your confidence and good wishes . There is one other favour you must grant me . I must be allowed to fill this splendid cup with champagne , and send it round , but first for me to drink to each and all , health , happiness , and thanks . The Pitov . G . M . then proposed " The W . M ., Wardens , and
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Provincial.
G . Sec ; J . J . Blake , P . J . G . D ., P . Prov . G . W . ; G . White , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . J . Meymott , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; W . Moates , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Blenkin , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Prince , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Hastie , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Goodwin , P . Prov . G . Dir . Cers . ; C . J . Smith , P . Prov . G . G . B ., & e . Visitors—Bro . Case , STo . 1 , P . G . S . ; Bro . F . Squire , P . M ., No . 3 ; Bro . E . J . Danvcrs , 3 S 1 ; Bro . Dr . T . E . Ladd , Bro . R . Spencer , and others . For many years Kingston-upon-Thames had been without a
Masonic lodge . At tho end of the year 1 SG 1 , a warrant of constitution was applied for and obtained , and the lodge was named after the Prov . G . M ., " the Dobie Lodge . " It was consecrated in December , 1861 , and Bro . Dr . Kent , whose exertions largely , contributed to the formation of the lodge , was installed the first W . M . The holding of the Provincial Grand Lodge , under the auspices of the Dobie Lodgein the second year of its existence
, , was calculated to test its quality avid pretensions . The result lias shown that Masonic principles of a high order were latent among the Kingstonians , and needed only an occasion to draw them out . The fine old hotel the Griffin , and all its appliances , were put into , requisition . The splendid ball-room , unequalled in the county , was the banquet hall . The saloon in which Provincial Grand Lodge was held was most artistically decorated , and tlle tout ensemble drew from the Prov . G . M ., his
officers and the brethren , remarks of admiration and praise . The Provincial Grand Lodge being opened , and the minutes ofthe previous Provincial Grand Lodge read and confirmed , the Prov . G . Sec . read the auditors' report , which was very satisfactory , a balance of nearly £ 100 being in the Treasurer ' s hands . The Prov . G . M . stated that the prospects of Freemasonry in Surrey were cheering . When he was appointed Prov . G . M ., he believed that the number of Masons in the province was hardl
y one-tenth of what it was now . That fact must be highly gratifying to him and to the brethren in the province , but it increased the burden upon his shoulders , and added in proportion to his high responsibilities . Formerly he had comparatively but little difficulty in selecting his Grand Officers , hut now the number had increased , and talent in greater ratio than number ; this made it impossible for him to reward merit in each case as he
wished . Another lodge had but just started into bright existence , which , by a compliment of its founders , was called after his name , and under whose auspices they had met this day . He lioped his appointments would meet with general approval . He 'had made them to the best of his judgment , and taken tlie advice and opinion of those whose position in the Craft and knowledge of the province were qualified to assist him in his difficult , task . The R . W . Prov . G . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren : —
Bro . G . Harcourt , M . D ., P . M D . Prov . G . M . „ Capt . J . S . AVarren Prov . G . S . W . ., R . Cartwright Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . H . C . Grant Prov . G . Chaplain . „ Price Prov . G . Treas . „ P . W . Lovett Prov . G . Reg . „ C . Greenwood Prov . G . Sec . ,. J . Locock Webb Prov . G . S . D .
„ J . W . Clayton Prov . G . J . D . „ AV . Carru ' thers Prov . G . S . of AA orks „ D . Shrewsbury Prov . G . D . C . „ Wm . Blackburn Prov . G . S . B . „ F . B . Walker Prov . G . Burst . „ John Lynn Prov . G . T . Prov . G . S ' s ,, Bros . Harrison , Bingham , Catbrow , and Strong .
The proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge were made more interesting and impressive by the musical arrangements under tho direction of Bro . Dyson , who was assisted by Bros . Carter and Lambert . Some most beautiful odes wore chanted by these brothers , accompanied on tbe harmonium by Bro . C . 'Venables , Prov . G . Org . Berks , and Bucks . The brethren of the Dobie Lodge have shown their hi gh appreciation of the Masonic
ritual by purchasing an harmonium with 11 stops to be used at the ceremonies , for if anything can add to the impressive words of a well-delivered ceremony , solemn music is surely that adjunct . Tbe b . inquet was served in the spacious and tastefull y fittediip Ball room . The display of plate , plants , and pictures were -well shown off by the brightness of tbe day , and ventilation was not forgotten in the arrangements . The repast was of first-rate order ; soups rich and hot , fish , flesh , and fowl , tender and well cooked , with knives as keen as tho appetites of those who used them . Wines , we care not of what vintage , because they were
good , cool , and abundant . All honour to the host , Bro . Williams . " He shall our caterer be . " The cloth being removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ivere neatly and curtly introduced by tho R . W . Prov . G . M ., who , in proposing their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of AVales , made a happy allusion to their reception by the Masons in Oxford . Tho health of the R . W . Prov . G . M . was proposed in terms not eulogistic than just by BroBlakePast ProvGSWfor
more . , . ..., Surrey , and G . J . D . in the Grand Lodge of England . ' In returning thanks , the R . AA . Prov . G . M . reiterated the expressions he had used in opening Provincial Grand Lodge , as to the advance of tbe order in that part of the province over which he had control . He considered that his province was short of its fair proportion , as instead of being the G . M . for the entire county of Surrey , ho could claim hut a portion of it . the most populous part being
included in the London District . There were some lodges in the adjoining county on the other side of the Thames which he thought might with profit bo amalgamated with the lodges in the province of Surrey . He expressed his thinks to the brethren of the province for the support they had given him that day , and to the W . M ., officers and brethren of the Dobie Lodge for their enthusiastic and liberal reception of him . ( Cheers . ) The G . MASTER said he had a toast to propose which , though usual in its order , was presented under peculiar , and to him
gratifying circumstances . The toast was the " D . Prov . G . M ., and the Grand Officers , present and past . " What rendered this toast interesting , was its being accompanied with a substantial tribute of respect from the brethren of the province to the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Greenwood . He knew that he expressed the feelings of every brother in the province , when he said that no province could boast of a better Secretary than Bro . Greenwoodand this magnificent silver salver and
elabo-, rately chased cup , was an acknowledgment of , but not commensurate to the services he had given to the province . It would be impossible for him to detail the duties of a Prov . Or . See . ; they not only required much skill and discernment , but made great demands on the patience and temperament of him who held that onerous office . Iu all these requirements Bro . Greenwood was a happy professor , and he trusted that the province
would for many years have the honour of Bro . Greenwood ' s valuable assistance , and that the G . A . O . T . TJ . would favour him with health and happiness to enjoy the esteem of his friends and do good service to Masonry . Bro . GRUESWOOD , on rising , was received most cordially . He said—Perhaps there are words to express feelings which I now experience , but I do not know them , and I must fall back upon those with which I am acquainted , and say I deeply thank you . Indeed no duties connected with the office I have the honour to
hold could so embarrass me as the duty of expressing my thanks for this unexpected honour , enhanced by the kind manner and generous sentiments of the Provincial Grand Master , in presenting me with this token of your generosity and good will . I fear my services have been much overrated , and had 1 received no other testimonial than past and present associations , my services would have been amply repaid . How many kind and good friends , but for my position as Prov . G . Sec , I should not have
known ? How many endearing recollections has the office afforded me ? And this crowning act of your esteem will be remembered hy me so long as memory holds her possession . I can take but a small share of the praise that Freemasonry has progressed in the province . It is more owing to the distinguishing character of our R . AV . Prov . G . M ., to the energy displayed by the D . Prov . G . M ., by the zeal of the Prov . G . Treas ., and all the other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the province . AVhafc greater evidence of the high estimation in which our Prov . G . M . is held than the fact that we are
meeting under the banner of the youngest , though not the least influential of the lodges in the province , a lodge , so to speak , but the child of yesterday , yet numbering in its ranks many distinguished Masons , and able to entertain the Provincial Grand Lodge in the sumptuous manner it has done—a lodge called by a name that carries respect and gratitude to the heart of every Mason in Surrey , " The Dobie . " Brethren , you have set me a task , a lesson which by God ' s helI will learn in the strictest sense by
p heart . To show my gratitude to the province for the honour of this day , believe me , my constant aim shall be to make my service equal to your confidence and good wishes . There is one other favour you must grant me . I must be allowed to fill this splendid cup with champagne , and send it round , but first for me to drink to each and all , health , happiness , and thanks . The Pitov . G . M . then proposed " The W . M ., Wardens , and