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Provincial.
Li-o . Colonel HOGG , Prov . S . G . AV , acknowledged the toast on the part of the Duke of Leinster , the Grand Master of Ireland , aud said he could challenge his worthy brother , Dr . Burton , . 0 v any other Mason in the room , to deny that that hospitality which had been properly spoken of as distinguishing Scotch Freemasons was not dispensed with equal readiness in his ( Col . Hogg ' s ) country—Ireland . ( Applause . ) True hospitality was the chief thing in which Irish Masons vied with their English
ancl other brethren . He was proud to stand before the Grand Lodge on that occasion , as it gave him an opportunity of publicly acknowledging the deep sympathy which was publicly expressed towards himself last year at the meeting at Stafford ' , when the hand of affliction was upon him , and when it was the opinion of some of the most eminent men in tbe country that he would not recover . He felt he should beunworthof that
, y sympathy if he did not thank them for it as publicly as it was expressed , and the utterance of his feelings on that occasion gave him all the more pleasure , as he was then standing on ground where he had spent many of the most happy years of his life . ( Applause . ) He begged pardon for this divergence , but be was anxious , now that he had sufficient voice and strength , to assure them that he was not ungrateful for the kindness that
had been shown to him . ( Applause . ) Reverting to the toast he begged to thank them , as the only Irish Mason present , on behalf of the Duke of Leinster—Ireland ' s only duke , Ireland ' s best Freemason . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Col . VERSOS ' , P . Prov . G . M ., then rose ancl said they had received with due respect tho toast of the health of tbe Sovereign who ruled over them ; they had also toasted the
Masonic rulers of the Craft , ancl they now became local in their toasts . He bad to give the health of one whom they all esteemed and honoured—the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . ( Applause ) He bad passed through his first year of trial —( ,-iiic ! tlie first year of the office ho held was not an easy one)—doubtless having at the commencement many misgivings as to how he shoulel fulfil his duties , ancl they had
all seen what he had done . He had been not only zealous but successful ; he had not only tried but he bad done , ancl he had not only done but ho had done well . He had advanced the interests of tho province in every way , and he had gained , as
he ( Col . Vernon ) prophesied he would , the respect and esteem of those under his supreme command . He had been active in the consecration of new lodges , chapters , and Masonic assemblies . In the presence of ladies ho ( Col . Vernon ) could not allude so minutely as ho otherwise might to tho proceedings of the Provincial Grand Master , but lie might add that he had been vi gilant and watchful , and , aided by the advice of his ( Col . Vernon's ) worthbrotherDr . Burtonhe had done his duty
y , , well . ( Applause . ) Most confident was ho ( Col . A ernon ) when ho resigned the command of tho province , which he had the honour to hold for some years , that the . interests of the Craft would not suffer in the hands of the now Provincial Grand Master , and he was sure the company would join him in recognising Bro . Harvey's talents as a commander , and his excellent qualities both as a man and a Mason ; also that they
would join in his congratulations that the Province of Stafford -was so well commanded . In conclusion , Col . Vernon said he trusted the brethren would hope with him that the Almighty might grant their Provincial Grand Master health to continue his judicious and kindly rule , and happiness in that and every other position in life . ' { The toast was drunk with loud demonstrations of good-will . )
Tho l ' ROA ' . G . MASTER , in response to the toast , said he felt flattered by the compliment just paid him . He accepted the oflice with diffidence , and should continue to hold it with nervousness , lie had visited ancl made observations upon the whole of the lodges in the province except three—two in South Staffordshire aud one in the north of the county—and the proceedings of the year had iven him perfect satisfaction . He
g ¦ could congratulate the province on the advancement of Masonry during the year , as he had consecrated two lodges and a chapter , which fact spoke more than any words be cnuhl employ for the purpose . His visit to Wolverhampton that day reminded him of the first Provincial Grand Lodge lie ever visited . It was bold in this town in 1851 , and Colonel Vernon was on that occasion elected ( in his absence ) to the office of
Provincial Grand Master . At that time he ( tho President ) was an humble member of the Craft , striving to work his way up from the lowest round of the ladder , but never dreaming that ho should ever attain the position he now filled . Now that be had heen elevated to that position , he felt that he held it rather
in trust for their former Provincial Grand Master than as Grand Master himself . They were glad to see their brother , Colonel Vernon , among them , and he ( the President ) hoped be would be satisfied with what they had done , and with the progress they had made . There was one thing in which lie differed i ' roni their late chief , and that was with respect to the making of the annual meeting itinerant . He could not help ing ' that he did not with holding the lodge every year
say agree in one place , and in making it movable he thought he had adopted a course that would be for the advantage of Masonry in the province . ( Applause . ) If , however , he should find it otherwise , he would return to the rule followed by his predecessor . Ha hoped next year to meet the brethren in North Staffordshire . The PROV . G . MASTER-, oon afterwards again rose and
proposed "The Health of taeir esteemed Friend aud Brother , Colonel Vernon , " which was received with immense applause . He proceeded to say that they would be glad at all times to see him amongst them , ancl in the same state of . bealtb in which he appeared at present . Some time ago ha saw a letter from the gallant Colonel , which certainly looked very black ; he painted his own health in such colours as could not fail to make
his friends feel very anxious about him , but he ( the provincial Grand Master ) was glad to see that he was restored to health , and that " Richard , was himself again . " ( Laughter . ) No provincial grand meeting would he complete without Colonel Vernon , and lie hoped that their friend would continue to come among them , and see that tbe business was clone to his satisfaction , and , if it was not done to his liking , he ( the speaker )
trusted he would tell them so plainly . ( The toast was received with loud cheering , the company also singing " For he ' s a jolly good fellow . " ) Bro . Col . VERSOS saicl he appreciated in his heart the kind reception which the Provincial Grand Lodge had given to the toast . It was for years his pride to preside over the province whieh , like his regiment , was second to none in the kingdom—a
province in which he was so well supported not only by his own immediate officers , but by the Masters and brethren of all the lodges , that bis rule was , at all events , one of peace and comfort . ( Applause . ) Thev seemed to feel from the first that he
was an honest man , and though he was determined to do what his office required of him , yet he never did more than what was legal ancl right iu the Craft . For the support he received he could not sufficiently express his thanks . It was not merely a cold adhesion to his regulations , but there was always a readiness and warmth about their support that was of the most gratifying character . Among those to whom ho was so much indebted Were BrosAVard ( whose absence that day he much
. regretted ) , Dr . Burton , Frank James , Howells , and Lloyd , whose co-operation and wholesome and timely advice were of the utmost value to him . Colonel Vernon repeated his thanks for the cordial reception that had been accorded to him that day , and assured the Provincial Grand Master that , though he no longer resided in the county , he felt it his duty to attend his Grand Lod and to before them not only as Past Provincial
ges , appear Grand Master , but as one of the Past Masters of St . Peter ' s Lodge . ( lie sat down amidst applause . ) Bro . the Rev . A . CLARKE , Prov . G . Chap ., proposed , in a few appropriate remarks , " The Right AA' orshipful Provincial Grand Masters of AVorcestershire , Warwickshire , Derbyshire , Cheshire , North AA'alesand Shropshire . "
, Bro . Born , D . Prov . G . M . of AA ' orcestersbire and Fast Lancashire , whoso name was coupled with the toast , responded , observing that Masonry prospered in East Lancashire , where he first saw the light , to a degree second to no province in the world , there being no less than sixty-two lodges . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted that tlie seed germed there would spread through every province in the land . Bvo . Hovels spoke in a
complimentary manner of the hospitality of the Freemasons of Staffordshire , and hoped that the MASOUS of the neighbouring counties would mingle more freely together on occasions like the present , for tho cultivation of mutual friendship and brotherhood . The Pnov . G . MASTER gave as the succeeding toast , " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Dr . Gough "
, remarking that he had that day had a limb taken from him by the resignation of Dr . Burton , but he felt sure that when Dr . Gough got fully into harness his conduct would satisfy the whole ofthe province , and justify him ( the Provincial Grand Master ) in raising him to the dignity of the oflice . ( Applause . ) The D . Pitov . G . MASTER acknowledged the toast in the
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Provincial.
Li-o . Colonel HOGG , Prov . S . G . AV , acknowledged the toast on the part of the Duke of Leinster , the Grand Master of Ireland , aud said he could challenge his worthy brother , Dr . Burton , . 0 v any other Mason in the room , to deny that that hospitality which had been properly spoken of as distinguishing Scotch Freemasons was not dispensed with equal readiness in his ( Col . Hogg ' s ) country—Ireland . ( Applause . ) True hospitality was the chief thing in which Irish Masons vied with their English
ancl other brethren . He was proud to stand before the Grand Lodge on that occasion , as it gave him an opportunity of publicly acknowledging the deep sympathy which was publicly expressed towards himself last year at the meeting at Stafford ' , when the hand of affliction was upon him , and when it was the opinion of some of the most eminent men in tbe country that he would not recover . He felt he should beunworthof that
, y sympathy if he did not thank them for it as publicly as it was expressed , and the utterance of his feelings on that occasion gave him all the more pleasure , as he was then standing on ground where he had spent many of the most happy years of his life . ( Applause . ) He begged pardon for this divergence , but be was anxious , now that he had sufficient voice and strength , to assure them that he was not ungrateful for the kindness that
had been shown to him . ( Applause . ) Reverting to the toast he begged to thank them , as the only Irish Mason present , on behalf of the Duke of Leinster—Ireland ' s only duke , Ireland ' s best Freemason . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Col . VERSOS ' , P . Prov . G . M ., then rose ancl said they had received with due respect tho toast of the health of tbe Sovereign who ruled over them ; they had also toasted the
Masonic rulers of the Craft , ancl they now became local in their toasts . He bad to give the health of one whom they all esteemed and honoured—the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . ( Applause ) He bad passed through his first year of trial —( ,-iiic ! tlie first year of the office ho held was not an easy one)—doubtless having at the commencement many misgivings as to how he shoulel fulfil his duties , ancl they had
all seen what he had done . He had been not only zealous but successful ; he had not only tried but he bad done , ancl he had not only done but ho had done well . He had advanced the interests of tho province in every way , and he had gained , as
he ( Col . Vernon ) prophesied he would , the respect and esteem of those under his supreme command . He had been active in the consecration of new lodges , chapters , and Masonic assemblies . In the presence of ladies ho ( Col . Vernon ) could not allude so minutely as ho otherwise might to tho proceedings of the Provincial Grand Master , but lie might add that he had been vi gilant and watchful , and , aided by the advice of his ( Col . Vernon's ) worthbrotherDr . Burtonhe had done his duty
y , , well . ( Applause . ) Most confident was ho ( Col . A ernon ) when ho resigned the command of tho province , which he had the honour to hold for some years , that the . interests of the Craft would not suffer in the hands of the now Provincial Grand Master , and he was sure the company would join him in recognising Bro . Harvey's talents as a commander , and his excellent qualities both as a man and a Mason ; also that they
would join in his congratulations that the Province of Stafford -was so well commanded . In conclusion , Col . Vernon said he trusted the brethren would hope with him that the Almighty might grant their Provincial Grand Master health to continue his judicious and kindly rule , and happiness in that and every other position in life . ' { The toast was drunk with loud demonstrations of good-will . )
Tho l ' ROA ' . G . MASTER , in response to the toast , said he felt flattered by the compliment just paid him . He accepted the oflice with diffidence , and should continue to hold it with nervousness , lie had visited ancl made observations upon the whole of the lodges in the province except three—two in South Staffordshire aud one in the north of the county—and the proceedings of the year had iven him perfect satisfaction . He
g ¦ could congratulate the province on the advancement of Masonry during the year , as he had consecrated two lodges and a chapter , which fact spoke more than any words be cnuhl employ for the purpose . His visit to Wolverhampton that day reminded him of the first Provincial Grand Lodge lie ever visited . It was bold in this town in 1851 , and Colonel Vernon was on that occasion elected ( in his absence ) to the office of
Provincial Grand Master . At that time he ( tho President ) was an humble member of the Craft , striving to work his way up from the lowest round of the ladder , but never dreaming that ho should ever attain the position he now filled . Now that be had heen elevated to that position , he felt that he held it rather
in trust for their former Provincial Grand Master than as Grand Master himself . They were glad to see their brother , Colonel Vernon , among them , and he ( the President ) hoped be would be satisfied with what they had done , and with the progress they had made . There was one thing in which lie differed i ' roni their late chief , and that was with respect to the making of the annual meeting itinerant . He could not help ing ' that he did not with holding the lodge every year
say agree in one place , and in making it movable he thought he had adopted a course that would be for the advantage of Masonry in the province . ( Applause . ) If , however , he should find it otherwise , he would return to the rule followed by his predecessor . Ha hoped next year to meet the brethren in North Staffordshire . The PROV . G . MASTER-, oon afterwards again rose and
proposed "The Health of taeir esteemed Friend aud Brother , Colonel Vernon , " which was received with immense applause . He proceeded to say that they would be glad at all times to see him amongst them , ancl in the same state of . bealtb in which he appeared at present . Some time ago ha saw a letter from the gallant Colonel , which certainly looked very black ; he painted his own health in such colours as could not fail to make
his friends feel very anxious about him , but he ( the provincial Grand Master ) was glad to see that he was restored to health , and that " Richard , was himself again . " ( Laughter . ) No provincial grand meeting would he complete without Colonel Vernon , and lie hoped that their friend would continue to come among them , and see that tbe business was clone to his satisfaction , and , if it was not done to his liking , he ( the speaker )
trusted he would tell them so plainly . ( The toast was received with loud cheering , the company also singing " For he ' s a jolly good fellow . " ) Bro . Col . VERSOS saicl he appreciated in his heart the kind reception which the Provincial Grand Lodge had given to the toast . It was for years his pride to preside over the province whieh , like his regiment , was second to none in the kingdom—a
province in which he was so well supported not only by his own immediate officers , but by the Masters and brethren of all the lodges , that bis rule was , at all events , one of peace and comfort . ( Applause . ) Thev seemed to feel from the first that he
was an honest man , and though he was determined to do what his office required of him , yet he never did more than what was legal ancl right iu the Craft . For the support he received he could not sufficiently express his thanks . It was not merely a cold adhesion to his regulations , but there was always a readiness and warmth about their support that was of the most gratifying character . Among those to whom ho was so much indebted Were BrosAVard ( whose absence that day he much
. regretted ) , Dr . Burton , Frank James , Howells , and Lloyd , whose co-operation and wholesome and timely advice were of the utmost value to him . Colonel Vernon repeated his thanks for the cordial reception that had been accorded to him that day , and assured the Provincial Grand Master that , though he no longer resided in the county , he felt it his duty to attend his Grand Lod and to before them not only as Past Provincial
ges , appear Grand Master , but as one of the Past Masters of St . Peter ' s Lodge . ( lie sat down amidst applause . ) Bro . the Rev . A . CLARKE , Prov . G . Chap ., proposed , in a few appropriate remarks , " The Right AA' orshipful Provincial Grand Masters of AVorcestershire , Warwickshire , Derbyshire , Cheshire , North AA'alesand Shropshire . "
, Bro . Born , D . Prov . G . M . of AA ' orcestersbire and Fast Lancashire , whoso name was coupled with the toast , responded , observing that Masonry prospered in East Lancashire , where he first saw the light , to a degree second to no province in the world , there being no less than sixty-two lodges . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted that tlie seed germed there would spread through every province in the land . Bvo . Hovels spoke in a
complimentary manner of the hospitality of the Freemasons of Staffordshire , and hoped that the MASOUS of the neighbouring counties would mingle more freely together on occasions like the present , for tho cultivation of mutual friendship and brotherhood . The Pnov . G . MASTER gave as the succeeding toast , " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Dr . Gough "
, remarking that he had that day had a limb taken from him by the resignation of Dr . Burton , but he felt sure that when Dr . Gough got fully into harness his conduct would satisfy the whole ofthe province , and justify him ( the Provincial Grand Master ) in raising him to the dignity of the oflice . ( Applause . ) The D . Pitov . G . MASTER acknowledged the toast in the