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Provincial.
The collection made at the close of the sermon in behalf of the two benevolent societies in whose aid it was preached , amounted to £ 12 3 s . 6 d ,, of which £ 9 15 s . 6 d . was contributed by the Masonic portion of the congregation . A donation of ten guineas was given to each society by the right worshipful Prov . G . M ., Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell , ivho also subscribed fifty guineas to the Lynn Hospital , and ten guineas to the Lynn Lying-in Charity . Thus , through
this meeting of the Masons in Lynn—the liberality of the Brethren generally , and the munificent generosity of their benevolent Prov . G . M . —the public charities of the town have derived the sum of £ 96 . 3 s . 6 d . On the conclusion of the service , the procession was re-formed , and the Brethren returned to the Town Hall , where the Provincial Grancl Lodge was closed . The banquet was held at four o ' clock in the Assembly-roomand
, was attended by 65 Brethren , the R . AV . Prov . G . M . Bro . B . B . Cabbell , presiding , ancl the vice-chairs being occupied by his two AVardens , Bro . T . M . Wilkin , Prov . S . G . AV ., and Bro . A . F . Morgan , Prov . " . J . G . AV . The dinner ivas admirably provided by Bro . Marshall , of the Duke's Head , ancl the wines and dessert were excellent . The proceedings after dinner were greatly enlivened by the vocal efforts of some of the Brethren ; the Prov . G . Organist , Bro . Normanpresiding at the pianoforte .
, The banquet-room was " tyled" on the removal of the cloth , the dinner being restricted to members of the Craft—a rule which we believe is never likely to be again departed from in this province , as the admission of non-Masons on previous occasions was generally felt to operate as a serious restraint on that interchange of Masonic feeling which ought to characterize such assemblies , ancl was strongly condemned by many Brethren hih in the order .
g The R . AV . Prov . GEAND MASTER , in proposing the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " said he was sure that tbe health of Her Majesty ivould be always enthusiastically received , and in any company of Englishmen , whether as a token of personal respect to their beloved sovereign for those virtues which adorned her private life , or as an expression of their veneration for the throne , she occupied , aud which was inseparably intermingled with all their
national happiness ancl glory ( cheers ) ; but one feeling respecting her Majesty pervaded the length and breadth of the land , and that was a feeling of deep regard for lier person , and of admiration for her in her capacity as tbe Sovereign of this country . Masons moreover could never forget that she Avas the daughter of a Freemason ( cheers ) and be ( the Prov . G . M . ) believed that she had imbibed from her illustrious father those admirable principles which had guided her in conducting the affairs of this countryfor there were
, no principles which were so adapted to promote the happiness and welfare of a people as those on ivhich Freemasony was based . ( Cheers . ) He ( Bro . Cabbell ) hoped that tbe time was not far distant when her Majesty ivould be tho mother of a Freemason . ( Cheers . ) The Prince of AVales was about to visit a distant part of the British Empire , Avhere Freemasony was carried out with great life ancl vigour , ancl it was not unlikely that his Royal Hihness woulcl bo so impressed with
g the manifestation of those principles among our Canadian fellow subjects as to bo induced before long to join this ancient fraternity . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast ivas drunk with tho usual Masonic honours , and the national anthem was sung by the company . The Prov . G . M . said the next toast be hacl to propose was " The health of the most worshipful G . ALthe Earl of Zetland . ( Cheers . )
, It was perfectly unnecessary for him to say one word in behalf of that toast , because the noble Earl , their Grancl Master , had now for seventeen years spoken for himself in the way in whicli ho had fulfilled the duties of his position . He had exemplified in his own conduet all tho principles of tbe Order ; he was always accessible to a Brother ; ancl he had clone everything to promote the cause of Freemasonry in this country . Though , when ho acceded to tbe Grand
Mastership of England , he was under tbe disadvantage of having to follow an illustrious prince , who had held that office , yet he hacl acquitted himself in a way which hacl earned for him the regard and respect of every member of the order . ( Cheers . ) The usual charges were given after each toast , aud Bro . M . Hyams , as Prov . G . Director of the Ceremonies , discharged tbe duties of toast-master , and " commanded attention" for the R . AV . Prov . G . M .
The Prov . G . M . next proposed "The D . G . AI ., Lorcl Panmure , and tbe Members of Grand Lodge , " ancl expressed his regret that no Brother of the Grancl Lodge of England had to-day honoured the board of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk with his presence . ( Cheers ancl hear . ) He ( Bro . Cabbell ) would only say in behalf of the Brethren of this province that tbey were always happy to receive such distinguished visitors , and tbey all regretted that none of them should have considered it cither a matter of convenience , a duty , or a pleasure to travel a little ivay in order to be present at this annual gathering of their Norfolk Brethren . ( Cheers . ) AVith respect to Lord Panmure , the D . G . M . of England , he need not say
' a word , for every Mason kneiv the great interest bis lordship took in Freemasonry , ancl the constant and liberal support he gave to all then : charities . . ( Cheers . ) _ Bro . the Rev . AV . F . FKEEMAN , D . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk , in rising to propose the next toast , ivhich had been entrusted to him , could only regret his inability to give full expression to his feelings . He assured them that it was with ivith feelings of great
congratulation that he now addressed them . They ivere some six or eight months since grieved to hear that their R . AV . Prov . G . M . Avas in such a state of health as to give rise to fears that he would not be able to visit them this year . He ( Bro . Freeman ) was happy to see that medical science ancl a naturally good constitution had got the better of the malady ( loud cheers ) , and that they had not been denied the gratification of being presided over on this occasion by their R . AV . Prov . G . M . ( Cheers . ) He ( Bro . Freeman ) beggedin
, their name , to thank the Almighty for the preservation of their of their Brother , ( cheers ) , whose name they should always hail in the province of Norfolk with that veneration and enthusiasm with which Masons universally received it throughout the British Empire . Benjamin Bond Cabbell was a name which was known not only in the place where be had large possessions , but everywhere among the charitable community of this country . ( Cheers . ) They
bad to-day heard a most excellent and practical sermon from Bro . Fardell on the duty of opening one's heart and band to a brother in distress . AVas their R . AA . Prov . G . M . ever known to turn a deaf ear to the complaints of ivant ? ( Cheers . ) AA as his munificence called upon to grant a plot of land as a site for a church , or a donation of £ 500 towards building it , or for any charitable purpose , their R . AA . Prov . G . M . Avas always ready with bis purse . ( Cheers . )
He ( Bro . Freeman ) did not think he could do j ustice to his subject , if he said anymore , and he ivould now give them "The health of their respected Prov . G . M ., " one of the most charitable men in tho kingdom . The toast was drunk with the customary honours , and amid reiterated cheering , which was prolonged for a considerable time . The Prov . G . M . on rising to respond , was greeted with renewed
and enthusiastic cheering . He said : Brother Freeman and Brethren , in rising to acknowledge the compliment which Bro . Freeman has in much too friendly terms proposed that you should pay to mo , and to you , brethren , who have received it in so gracious a ivay , I am sure your will do me the justice to believe me when I say that I am really in want of words to express my feelings , but I think you will be able to estimate tbe sentiments which animate me at this momentand that you will realise in your minds what I am
, quite unable to express in words . I can only assure you that whatever I have clone has been the consequence of an humble attempt to carry out the principles of our Order . ( Cheers . ) Looking back upon now a- long life , I must say that whatever satisfaction I may feel in believing that-1 have in any sense fulfilled my part at all creditably , is clue , in a great measure , to my endeavour to carry out those principles of Freemasonry which for now more than 40 years
I have acted upon ; arid although I may not have carried out them all as I could have wished , I still have attempted in an bumble ivay to do Avhat I considered to be my duty as a Mason . ( Cheers . ) I Avas thrown at an early age into the society of the illustrious prince , who formerly presided over Freemasonry in this country , and whoso friendship I bad the happiness of enjoying . As it ivas through him that I became a member of the Order , I was anxious that I should prove myself not unworthy of his introduction , and it is to my introduction by him into Masonry , ancl my becoming
acquainted ivith the principles of this order , that any credit is due which may be given to me by others for the efforts I have made , and which I intend to continue to tbe latest hour of my life . ( Cheers . ) So long as it shall please the Great Architect of the Universe to enable me to perform the duties of tbe office which I have the honour to hold , so long shall I be at your service , and so long shall I endeavour to give full effect to your wishes , and to raise Freemasonry as far as I can to that high ground it ought to
occupy , for I hold that the more we diffuse its principles among the great body of the people , so much the more shall we contribute to the honour , glory , ancl welfare of mankind . ( Loud cheers . ) The R . AV . Prov . G . M . again rose shortly afterwards to propose the next toast , which he said he thought in any society of Englishmen was always the most important toast next to the health of the Sovereign . He believed that the greatness of this country might he ascribed to the fact of its holy religion being administered to all
ranks of society—rich ancl poor , high and low—in a way which ivould always command their veneration ancl respect . ( Cheers . ) The inscription on the Grecian temple was : "Know Thyself" the inscription on the Christian temple was : " Do unto others as you woulcl , that others should do unto you" —a most comprehensive precept , embracing in a few words the law ancl all the prophets ; all tbe wisdom and bearing of antiquity ; all the information which could be brought to bear by modern philosoph y upon the happiness of mankind . ( Cheers . ) These words moreover expressed all the
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Provincial.
The collection made at the close of the sermon in behalf of the two benevolent societies in whose aid it was preached , amounted to £ 12 3 s . 6 d ,, of which £ 9 15 s . 6 d . was contributed by the Masonic portion of the congregation . A donation of ten guineas was given to each society by the right worshipful Prov . G . M ., Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell , ivho also subscribed fifty guineas to the Lynn Hospital , and ten guineas to the Lynn Lying-in Charity . Thus , through
this meeting of the Masons in Lynn—the liberality of the Brethren generally , and the munificent generosity of their benevolent Prov . G . M . —the public charities of the town have derived the sum of £ 96 . 3 s . 6 d . On the conclusion of the service , the procession was re-formed , and the Brethren returned to the Town Hall , where the Provincial Grancl Lodge was closed . The banquet was held at four o ' clock in the Assembly-roomand
, was attended by 65 Brethren , the R . AV . Prov . G . M . Bro . B . B . Cabbell , presiding , ancl the vice-chairs being occupied by his two AVardens , Bro . T . M . Wilkin , Prov . S . G . AV ., and Bro . A . F . Morgan , Prov . " . J . G . AV . The dinner ivas admirably provided by Bro . Marshall , of the Duke's Head , ancl the wines and dessert were excellent . The proceedings after dinner were greatly enlivened by the vocal efforts of some of the Brethren ; the Prov . G . Organist , Bro . Normanpresiding at the pianoforte .
, The banquet-room was " tyled" on the removal of the cloth , the dinner being restricted to members of the Craft—a rule which we believe is never likely to be again departed from in this province , as the admission of non-Masons on previous occasions was generally felt to operate as a serious restraint on that interchange of Masonic feeling which ought to characterize such assemblies , ancl was strongly condemned by many Brethren hih in the order .
g The R . AV . Prov . GEAND MASTER , in proposing the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " said he was sure that tbe health of Her Majesty ivould be always enthusiastically received , and in any company of Englishmen , whether as a token of personal respect to their beloved sovereign for those virtues which adorned her private life , or as an expression of their veneration for the throne , she occupied , aud which was inseparably intermingled with all their
national happiness ancl glory ( cheers ) ; but one feeling respecting her Majesty pervaded the length and breadth of the land , and that was a feeling of deep regard for lier person , and of admiration for her in her capacity as tbe Sovereign of this country . Masons moreover could never forget that she Avas the daughter of a Freemason ( cheers ) and be ( the Prov . G . M . ) believed that she had imbibed from her illustrious father those admirable principles which had guided her in conducting the affairs of this countryfor there were
, no principles which were so adapted to promote the happiness and welfare of a people as those on ivhich Freemasony was based . ( Cheers . ) He ( Bro . Cabbell ) hoped that tbe time was not far distant when her Majesty ivould be tho mother of a Freemason . ( Cheers . ) The Prince of AVales was about to visit a distant part of the British Empire , Avhere Freemasony was carried out with great life ancl vigour , ancl it was not unlikely that his Royal Hihness woulcl bo so impressed with
g the manifestation of those principles among our Canadian fellow subjects as to bo induced before long to join this ancient fraternity . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast ivas drunk with tho usual Masonic honours , and the national anthem was sung by the company . The Prov . G . M . said the next toast be hacl to propose was " The health of the most worshipful G . ALthe Earl of Zetland . ( Cheers . )
, It was perfectly unnecessary for him to say one word in behalf of that toast , because the noble Earl , their Grancl Master , had now for seventeen years spoken for himself in the way in whicli ho had fulfilled the duties of his position . He had exemplified in his own conduet all tho principles of tbe Order ; he was always accessible to a Brother ; ancl he had clone everything to promote the cause of Freemasonry in this country . Though , when ho acceded to tbe Grand
Mastership of England , he was under tbe disadvantage of having to follow an illustrious prince , who had held that office , yet he hacl acquitted himself in a way which hacl earned for him the regard and respect of every member of the order . ( Cheers . ) The usual charges were given after each toast , aud Bro . M . Hyams , as Prov . G . Director of the Ceremonies , discharged tbe duties of toast-master , and " commanded attention" for the R . AV . Prov . G . M .
The Prov . G . M . next proposed "The D . G . AI ., Lorcl Panmure , and tbe Members of Grand Lodge , " ancl expressed his regret that no Brother of the Grancl Lodge of England had to-day honoured the board of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk with his presence . ( Cheers ancl hear . ) He ( Bro . Cabbell ) would only say in behalf of the Brethren of this province that tbey were always happy to receive such distinguished visitors , and tbey all regretted that none of them should have considered it cither a matter of convenience , a duty , or a pleasure to travel a little ivay in order to be present at this annual gathering of their Norfolk Brethren . ( Cheers . ) AVith respect to Lord Panmure , the D . G . M . of England , he need not say
' a word , for every Mason kneiv the great interest bis lordship took in Freemasonry , ancl the constant and liberal support he gave to all then : charities . . ( Cheers . ) _ Bro . the Rev . AV . F . FKEEMAN , D . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk , in rising to propose the next toast , ivhich had been entrusted to him , could only regret his inability to give full expression to his feelings . He assured them that it was with ivith feelings of great
congratulation that he now addressed them . They ivere some six or eight months since grieved to hear that their R . AV . Prov . G . M . Avas in such a state of health as to give rise to fears that he would not be able to visit them this year . He ( Bro . Freeman ) was happy to see that medical science ancl a naturally good constitution had got the better of the malady ( loud cheers ) , and that they had not been denied the gratification of being presided over on this occasion by their R . AV . Prov . G . M . ( Cheers . ) He ( Bro . Freeman ) beggedin
, their name , to thank the Almighty for the preservation of their of their Brother , ( cheers ) , whose name they should always hail in the province of Norfolk with that veneration and enthusiasm with which Masons universally received it throughout the British Empire . Benjamin Bond Cabbell was a name which was known not only in the place where be had large possessions , but everywhere among the charitable community of this country . ( Cheers . ) They
bad to-day heard a most excellent and practical sermon from Bro . Fardell on the duty of opening one's heart and band to a brother in distress . AVas their R . AA . Prov . G . M . ever known to turn a deaf ear to the complaints of ivant ? ( Cheers . ) AA as his munificence called upon to grant a plot of land as a site for a church , or a donation of £ 500 towards building it , or for any charitable purpose , their R . AA . Prov . G . M . Avas always ready with bis purse . ( Cheers . )
He ( Bro . Freeman ) did not think he could do j ustice to his subject , if he said anymore , and he ivould now give them "The health of their respected Prov . G . M ., " one of the most charitable men in tho kingdom . The toast was drunk with the customary honours , and amid reiterated cheering , which was prolonged for a considerable time . The Prov . G . M . on rising to respond , was greeted with renewed
and enthusiastic cheering . He said : Brother Freeman and Brethren , in rising to acknowledge the compliment which Bro . Freeman has in much too friendly terms proposed that you should pay to mo , and to you , brethren , who have received it in so gracious a ivay , I am sure your will do me the justice to believe me when I say that I am really in want of words to express my feelings , but I think you will be able to estimate tbe sentiments which animate me at this momentand that you will realise in your minds what I am
, quite unable to express in words . I can only assure you that whatever I have clone has been the consequence of an humble attempt to carry out the principles of our Order . ( Cheers . ) Looking back upon now a- long life , I must say that whatever satisfaction I may feel in believing that-1 have in any sense fulfilled my part at all creditably , is clue , in a great measure , to my endeavour to carry out those principles of Freemasonry which for now more than 40 years
I have acted upon ; arid although I may not have carried out them all as I could have wished , I still have attempted in an bumble ivay to do Avhat I considered to be my duty as a Mason . ( Cheers . ) I Avas thrown at an early age into the society of the illustrious prince , who formerly presided over Freemasonry in this country , and whoso friendship I bad the happiness of enjoying . As it ivas through him that I became a member of the Order , I was anxious that I should prove myself not unworthy of his introduction , and it is to my introduction by him into Masonry , ancl my becoming
acquainted ivith the principles of this order , that any credit is due which may be given to me by others for the efforts I have made , and which I intend to continue to tbe latest hour of my life . ( Cheers . ) So long as it shall please the Great Architect of the Universe to enable me to perform the duties of tbe office which I have the honour to hold , so long shall I be at your service , and so long shall I endeavour to give full effect to your wishes , and to raise Freemasonry as far as I can to that high ground it ought to
occupy , for I hold that the more we diffuse its principles among the great body of the people , so much the more shall we contribute to the honour , glory , ancl welfare of mankind . ( Loud cheers . ) The R . AV . Prov . G . M . again rose shortly afterwards to propose the next toast , which he said he thought in any society of Englishmen was always the most important toast next to the health of the Sovereign . He believed that the greatness of this country might he ascribed to the fact of its holy religion being administered to all
ranks of society—rich ancl poor , high and low—in a way which ivould always command their veneration ancl respect . ( Cheers . ) The inscription on the Grecian temple was : "Know Thyself" the inscription on the Christian temple was : " Do unto others as you woulcl , that others should do unto you" —a most comprehensive precept , embracing in a few words the law ancl all the prophets ; all tbe wisdom and bearing of antiquity ; all the information which could be brought to bear by modern philosoph y upon the happiness of mankind . ( Cheers . ) These words moreover expressed all the