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The Masonic Mirror.
join m drinking to his good health , hoping ho might long preside over tbem . The E . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster had feared that his lengthened absence from amongst them might have made them feel that ho took but little interest in the Craft;—( JNO , no)—bnt the kindness of his reception that day bad assured him that tho brethren still entertained the kindest feelings with regard to him . ( Cheers . ) It was true that he bid been away from them , whilst iu the discharge of his duties to his country , for
two or three years , but he could assure them that he was not absent from their Masonic meetings either willingly or wilfully . He was aware that his place had been well filled by his excellent Deputy , without whose assistance he hardly knew how bo should have got through the duties of the day . However , he was once again amongst them , aucl thanking them for their kindness , he could assure them that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to do all . iu his power to promote tho prosperity of the Craft ancl the fame of AViltshire . ( Cheers . ) He
felt that a great compliment was always paid to them by the presence of visitors , especially from neighbouring Provincial Grand Masters . He thought if the chiefs of tbe Order in the various provinces oftener met together it would do much to promote the prosperity of the Craft , and increase that good feeling which should always exist amongst them . He begged to propose " The health of Bro . the Hon . James Dutton , Prov . G . M . for Gloucestershire , " coupled with that of the AV . M . of the
Cotsivold Lodge , by whom he was accompanied . Bro . the Hon . James Dutton said he hacl to return his heartfelt thanks for the manner in which his health bad been proposed , and the great pleasure he had derived from this visit . He was sure that he was not alone iu feeling great gratification at the events ofthe day as ho saw around him many brethren from Bath , Bristol , and other surrounding districts ; and he could assure them that he should be much honoured if he had again the opportunity of accepting their hospitality at a future
Grand Lodge , of which he should readily avail himself . ( Applause ) . The E .. AA . Prov . Grand Alaster said that he owed so much to his worthy Deputy for the manner in which ho had presided over the province iu his absence—and he believed the brethren owed so much to him—that it was difficult sufficiently to thank him for bis valuable services , and the manner in which ho hacl conducted their affairs . He
felt perfectly confident that they would cordially join Mm in drinking his good health , with many thanks to him for the manner iu which he had discharged the duties of his office . The D . Prov . Grand Alaster could assure them that no words of his could sufficiently express the feeling with which he rose to acknowledge the toast so kindly proposed by the Prov . Grand Master and responded to by them . He coulcl assure them that uo one coulcl have exerted himself more or felt greater anxietfor the success of Freemasonry in
y the province , and be was happy to say that not only had their Lodge increased in number , but their members had increased in influence and respectability . Of the large number of new members who had come amongst them of late years he had personally initiated very many , and amongst them there was not one whom ho regretted having introduced into the Order ; and he believed that throughout the province they had reason to be proud of the brethren with whom they were connected .
( Cheers ) . The R . AV . Prov . Grancl Alaster then gave " The health of their neighbours , " coupled with the names of Bro . Colonel Tynte , Prov . G . AI . for Somersetshire , one of the oldest and best of Masons , and Bro . Dr . 'reinstall . Bro . Afilsom , Prov . J . G . AA . for Somersetshire , returned thanks on behalf of Col . Tynte aud the other brethren of Somersetshire , assuring the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster it gave him and others the greatest pleasure to have the opportunity of being present that day . Bro . Dr . Tunstall also acknowledged the compliment . He . had been highly gratified at witnessing the good feeling which had prevailed throughout the day so characteristic of their Craft , and he wished the
utmost prosperity to their province . The R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster had now to ask them , to drink to the health of their most excellent Prov . Grand Treasurer . He need not tell them how well be looked after their funds , but he considered it most wonderful to see Min in such excellent health , and indeed he believed that ever since he had had the pleasure of that worthy brother ' s acquaintance ho hacl been . getting younger and younger every year . Bro . Sheppard having bad the honour to hold the office of Prov . Grand
Treasurer for a period of thirty two years , felt deeply the mark of confidence they had honoured him with iu re-electing liim that day . He was gratified in finding that their province was so prosperous that after paying thirty guineas to the charities he should have £ 61 in hand , and it would be always his pride to discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability , and endeavour to promote the interests of the Craft . The Prov . Grand Master said they must not forget that they were on a visit to Lodge i \ ~ o . 420 , ancl that they owed to the brethren their
best thanks for the handsome manner in ivhich they hacl been received . The AVorshipful Master of that Lodge , to whom he had bad the pleasure of giving Grancl office , was one of tbose who resided a little out of the province ; and though of course he , as Prov . Grand Master , could not infringe the law nor do anything which might bring down upon him the csnsure of his superior officer , yet , as they were speaking in confidence ( laughter ) he might say that he thought instead of fining brethren for living a little distauce out of the province they ought tn thank them for taking office , and iu common justice pay them for coming amongst them . ( Laughter ) .
Bro . Commons , Prov . S . G . D ., as Master of the Lodge of Rectitude , bad the honour to return thanks for tbe last toast . He was Mgldy gratified , as must bo every Alason , at seeing their noble Prov . Grand Master again amongst them . He was also pleased to find that as regarded their charity fund , tbe Lodge of Rectitude was second on tbe list in the amount of the returns , and they might depeud upon it that next year thoy would strive to make it the first . He could assure tho Grand Master that their Lodge would always be found , iu the foremost
rank in his support , aud if necessary they would follow his fortunes as a soldier if again called abroad to serve his queen and his country ( Applause ) . The Prov . Grand Master said be should now ask them to drink to the health of one who was not a Mason , but ono whose name would always be received with the utmost kindness and cordiality in AViltshire . They , hacl living amongst them one of the links of a long line of statesmenthe last of his race—the Marquis of Lansdowne , and it would ill become
them to forget him at any of their gatherings ; he gave the health of the noble marquis . ( Cheers ) . The Prov . Grand Master said that bo would now give tbem a toast , which in fact might be looked upon as part of that just responded to . It . was the health of a brother whom he had known from his earliest childhood , and who had ever held tbe character of an upright ancl honest man , Bro . Spencer . ( Applause ) . Bro . Spencersteward to the Marquis of Lansdownestated that be
, , was totally unable to express his feelings at so unexpected a compliment . The R . AV . Grand Alaster had most kindly proposed the health of a noble marquis , whom it had been his ( Bro . Spencer's ) good fortune to serve for upwards of twenty-five years , and whom he could truly say seta , bright example as au Fnglish nobleman of all those qualities which could distinguish ancl elevate man . In thanking them for the manner in which they had drunk his own health , he felt he could not do so on
behalf of the noble marquis in the manner ho could wish , but he was sure that the noble lord would feel highly gratified when he told himas he should take an early opportunity of doing—how cordially his name had been that day received by so respectable a body of AA iltshire gentlemen . He was highly gratified at seeing their noble Prov . Grand Alaster in the chair that day , it being the first opportunity he had had of meeting him in Masonry , and at hearing him express bis intention henceforth to live amongst them , and devote himself to the interests of AA'iltshh-e , of which he was so bright an ornament . ( Cheers ) .
The Prov . Grand Master then gave the health of the Prov . Grand Officers . He bad the pleasure of knowing Major Goddard for some years , and he now informed him that though he hacl no doubt that all the officers would well perform their duties , should there be any breach of discipline he should hold him responsible for it . ( Laughter ) . Bro . Major Goddard , Prov . S . G . W ., on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers and himself , returned thanks for the high honour conferred upon them that day , hoping ancl trusting that by this time next year they
would receive the approbation of the R . AV . Grand Alaster , for the manner in which they had discharged their duties . ( Cheers ) . The . R . A \ . Prov . Grand Alaster would ask them to drink but one more toast—the health of those members of Grand Lodge who hacl done them the honour to visit them that clay , from London . Bro . Crow , who was well known to them as the Secretary of that most excellent charity , the Girls School , ancl Bro . AVarren—being sure they were always happy to meet these brethren .
Bro . Crew had no pretensions to speak ou behalf of the Grand Lodge of which he was only an humble member , but he the no less appreciated the compliment- whieh bad just been paid to himself and Bro . AVarren by the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster . He must allow him to express his gratification at seeing the efforts made to increase the funds of the noble charitable institutions connected with their Order , and if he advocated more fervently the cause of the Girls School than he did that of the Boys , or the Royal Benevolent Institution , it was not because he
underrated the value of those institutions , but because , owing to his official connection with the Girls School , ho was naturally led to take a greater interest in its prosperity . Already had 700 children passed through that school with great credit to themselves , and so as to reflect honour on the institution and the Craft ; and it gave him great pleasure to announce that the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster hacl kindly consented to take the chair at their next anniversary festival , when ho should have the honour of presenting to his lordship seventy , and perhaps eighty , young
girls so cared for that any brother present might be proud to acknowledge them as his own daughters ; ancl who could say that there was no brother present whose children might not some day become the inmate- * of : that school , where he was sure they would receive such an education as would fit them for any position in society ? Bro . H . G . AVarren being loudly called upon also briefly thanked the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster aud the brethren for the compliment paid him , and the company separated at an early hour—many of them returning to their respective homes by train .
AVORCKSTHRSH 1 RE . DUBLKV . — Te / 'iio . i Lodge ( Ko . 819 ) . —The election of W . 1 L , Treasure !' , and Tyler , for this Lodge , took pl . ee on AA ' edncsday , the 17 th inst ., at the Old Town Hall . Lodge was opened at seven o ' clock precisely by Bro . ( i . H . Deeley , P . M . ( P . Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks ) , in the absence of the AV . AL , Bro . F . Hollier . On the motion of Bro . AV . AViggintou , J . AV . ( Prov . G . S . B . ) , Bro , Z , B , Smith , S . AV ., was unanimously elected as
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The Masonic Mirror.
join m drinking to his good health , hoping ho might long preside over tbem . The E . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster had feared that his lengthened absence from amongst them might have made them feel that ho took but little interest in the Craft;—( JNO , no)—bnt the kindness of his reception that day bad assured him that tho brethren still entertained the kindest feelings with regard to him . ( Cheers . ) It was true that he bid been away from them , whilst iu the discharge of his duties to his country , for
two or three years , but he could assure them that he was not absent from their Masonic meetings either willingly or wilfully . He was aware that his place had been well filled by his excellent Deputy , without whose assistance he hardly knew how bo should have got through the duties of the day . However , he was once again amongst them , aucl thanking them for their kindness , he could assure them that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to do all . iu his power to promote tho prosperity of the Craft ancl the fame of AViltshire . ( Cheers . ) He
felt that a great compliment was always paid to them by the presence of visitors , especially from neighbouring Provincial Grand Masters . He thought if the chiefs of tbe Order in the various provinces oftener met together it would do much to promote the prosperity of the Craft , and increase that good feeling which should always exist amongst them . He begged to propose " The health of Bro . the Hon . James Dutton , Prov . G . M . for Gloucestershire , " coupled with that of the AV . M . of the
Cotsivold Lodge , by whom he was accompanied . Bro . the Hon . James Dutton said he hacl to return his heartfelt thanks for the manner in which his health bad been proposed , and the great pleasure he had derived from this visit . He was sure that he was not alone iu feeling great gratification at the events ofthe day as ho saw around him many brethren from Bath , Bristol , and other surrounding districts ; and he could assure them that he should be much honoured if he had again the opportunity of accepting their hospitality at a future
Grand Lodge , of which he should readily avail himself . ( Applause ) . The E .. AA . Prov . Grand Alaster said that he owed so much to his worthy Deputy for the manner in which ho had presided over the province iu his absence—and he believed the brethren owed so much to him—that it was difficult sufficiently to thank him for bis valuable services , and the manner in which ho hacl conducted their affairs . He
felt perfectly confident that they would cordially join Mm in drinking his good health , with many thanks to him for the manner iu which he had discharged the duties of his office . The D . Prov . Grand Alaster could assure them that no words of his could sufficiently express the feeling with which he rose to acknowledge the toast so kindly proposed by the Prov . Grand Master and responded to by them . He coulcl assure them that uo one coulcl have exerted himself more or felt greater anxietfor the success of Freemasonry in
y the province , and be was happy to say that not only had their Lodge increased in number , but their members had increased in influence and respectability . Of the large number of new members who had come amongst them of late years he had personally initiated very many , and amongst them there was not one whom ho regretted having introduced into the Order ; and he believed that throughout the province they had reason to be proud of the brethren with whom they were connected .
( Cheers ) . The R . AV . Prov . Grancl Alaster then gave " The health of their neighbours , " coupled with the names of Bro . Colonel Tynte , Prov . G . AI . for Somersetshire , one of the oldest and best of Masons , and Bro . Dr . 'reinstall . Bro . Afilsom , Prov . J . G . AA . for Somersetshire , returned thanks on behalf of Col . Tynte aud the other brethren of Somersetshire , assuring the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster it gave him and others the greatest pleasure to have the opportunity of being present that day . Bro . Dr . Tunstall also acknowledged the compliment . He . had been highly gratified at witnessing the good feeling which had prevailed throughout the day so characteristic of their Craft , and he wished the
utmost prosperity to their province . The R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster had now to ask them , to drink to the health of their most excellent Prov . Grand Treasurer . He need not tell them how well be looked after their funds , but he considered it most wonderful to see Min in such excellent health , and indeed he believed that ever since he had had the pleasure of that worthy brother ' s acquaintance ho hacl been . getting younger and younger every year . Bro . Sheppard having bad the honour to hold the office of Prov . Grand
Treasurer for a period of thirty two years , felt deeply the mark of confidence they had honoured him with iu re-electing liim that day . He was gratified in finding that their province was so prosperous that after paying thirty guineas to the charities he should have £ 61 in hand , and it would be always his pride to discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability , and endeavour to promote the interests of the Craft . The Prov . Grand Master said they must not forget that they were on a visit to Lodge i \ ~ o . 420 , ancl that they owed to the brethren their
best thanks for the handsome manner in ivhich they hacl been received . The AVorshipful Master of that Lodge , to whom he had bad the pleasure of giving Grancl office , was one of tbose who resided a little out of the province ; and though of course he , as Prov . Grand Master , could not infringe the law nor do anything which might bring down upon him the csnsure of his superior officer , yet , as they were speaking in confidence ( laughter ) he might say that he thought instead of fining brethren for living a little distauce out of the province they ought tn thank them for taking office , and iu common justice pay them for coming amongst them . ( Laughter ) .
Bro . Commons , Prov . S . G . D ., as Master of the Lodge of Rectitude , bad the honour to return thanks for tbe last toast . He was Mgldy gratified , as must bo every Alason , at seeing their noble Prov . Grand Master again amongst them . He was also pleased to find that as regarded their charity fund , tbe Lodge of Rectitude was second on tbe list in the amount of the returns , and they might depeud upon it that next year thoy would strive to make it the first . He could assure tho Grand Master that their Lodge would always be found , iu the foremost
rank in his support , aud if necessary they would follow his fortunes as a soldier if again called abroad to serve his queen and his country ( Applause ) . The Prov . Grand Master said be should now ask them to drink to the health of one who was not a Mason , but ono whose name would always be received with the utmost kindness and cordiality in AViltshire . They , hacl living amongst them one of the links of a long line of statesmenthe last of his race—the Marquis of Lansdowne , and it would ill become
them to forget him at any of their gatherings ; he gave the health of the noble marquis . ( Cheers ) . The Prov . Grand Master said that bo would now give tbem a toast , which in fact might be looked upon as part of that just responded to . It . was the health of a brother whom he had known from his earliest childhood , and who had ever held tbe character of an upright ancl honest man , Bro . Spencer . ( Applause ) . Bro . Spencersteward to the Marquis of Lansdownestated that be
, , was totally unable to express his feelings at so unexpected a compliment . The R . AV . Grand Alaster had most kindly proposed the health of a noble marquis , whom it had been his ( Bro . Spencer's ) good fortune to serve for upwards of twenty-five years , and whom he could truly say seta , bright example as au Fnglish nobleman of all those qualities which could distinguish ancl elevate man . In thanking them for the manner in which they had drunk his own health , he felt he could not do so on
behalf of the noble marquis in the manner ho could wish , but he was sure that the noble lord would feel highly gratified when he told himas he should take an early opportunity of doing—how cordially his name had been that day received by so respectable a body of AA iltshire gentlemen . He was highly gratified at seeing their noble Prov . Grand Alaster in the chair that day , it being the first opportunity he had had of meeting him in Masonry , and at hearing him express bis intention henceforth to live amongst them , and devote himself to the interests of AA'iltshh-e , of which he was so bright an ornament . ( Cheers ) .
The Prov . Grand Master then gave the health of the Prov . Grand Officers . He bad the pleasure of knowing Major Goddard for some years , and he now informed him that though he hacl no doubt that all the officers would well perform their duties , should there be any breach of discipline he should hold him responsible for it . ( Laughter ) . Bro . Major Goddard , Prov . S . G . W ., on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers and himself , returned thanks for the high honour conferred upon them that day , hoping ancl trusting that by this time next year they
would receive the approbation of the R . AV . Grand Alaster , for the manner in which they had discharged their duties . ( Cheers ) . The . R . A \ . Prov . Grand Alaster would ask them to drink but one more toast—the health of those members of Grand Lodge who hacl done them the honour to visit them that clay , from London . Bro . Crow , who was well known to them as the Secretary of that most excellent charity , the Girls School , ancl Bro . AVarren—being sure they were always happy to meet these brethren .
Bro . Crew had no pretensions to speak ou behalf of the Grand Lodge of which he was only an humble member , but he the no less appreciated the compliment- whieh bad just been paid to himself and Bro . AVarren by the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster . He must allow him to express his gratification at seeing the efforts made to increase the funds of the noble charitable institutions connected with their Order , and if he advocated more fervently the cause of the Girls School than he did that of the Boys , or the Royal Benevolent Institution , it was not because he
underrated the value of those institutions , but because , owing to his official connection with the Girls School , ho was naturally led to take a greater interest in its prosperity . Already had 700 children passed through that school with great credit to themselves , and so as to reflect honour on the institution and the Craft ; and it gave him great pleasure to announce that the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster hacl kindly consented to take the chair at their next anniversary festival , when ho should have the honour of presenting to his lordship seventy , and perhaps eighty , young
girls so cared for that any brother present might be proud to acknowledge them as his own daughters ; ancl who could say that there was no brother present whose children might not some day become the inmate- * of : that school , where he was sure they would receive such an education as would fit them for any position in society ? Bro . H . G . AVarren being loudly called upon also briefly thanked the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster aud the brethren for the compliment paid him , and the company separated at an early hour—many of them returning to their respective homes by train .
AVORCKSTHRSH 1 RE . DUBLKV . — Te / 'iio . i Lodge ( Ko . 819 ) . —The election of W . 1 L , Treasure !' , and Tyler , for this Lodge , took pl . ee on AA ' edncsday , the 17 th inst ., at the Old Town Hall . Lodge was opened at seven o ' clock precisely by Bro . ( i . H . Deeley , P . M . ( P . Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks ) , in the absence of the AV . AL , Bro . F . Hollier . On the motion of Bro . AV . AViggintou , J . AV . ( Prov . G . S . B . ) , Bro , Z , B , Smith , S . AV ., was unanimously elected as