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NEWPORT . ADDRESS EROU THE SILURIAX LODGE TO THE R . AV . PROV . GRAND MASTER ELECT . The elevation of Bro . John Etherington AA elch Rolls , of The Hendre , near Monmouth , October 22 , 1863 , to the high office of Prov . G . M . of the province of Monmouthnaturally excited the

, warmest interest of the Craft throughout the whole county , and the various lodges evinced a commendable eagerness to lay their homage at the feet of their new chief . The large and important Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) , at Newport , at an early convocation , resolved on presenting a congratulatory address , and on soliciting the Prov . G . M . to consent to its reception , received from him an intimation that he would receive the same at his house ,

on Thursday , the 22 nd , when , also , the hospitable Prov . G . M . invited the deputation to a deje & xer . The Isca officers were expected to present their congratulatory address at the same time , but , through an inadvertence , its presentation was deferred to the day of installation . The Silurian deputation consisted of the following officers : —¦ C . AV . de Benardy , W . M ., P . Prov . G . M . ; Samuel Hancorn ,

P . M ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Henry Hellyer , S . W . ; John Griffiths , AVilliam AVilliams , Sec , Prov . G . Sec , vice Bro . King ; AVilliam Pickford . Treas ., Prov . G . Treas ., vice Bro . AA ells ; Bartholomew Thomas , S . D . ; Charles H . Oliver , J . D . ; George J . Hands , I . G . ; John Whitchurch , and John Marshall Scott , Stewards . There were also present Jacob J . Nicholas , P . M ., Prov . J . G . W . ; Edward Wells , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Thomas Beynon , P . M ., Prov . G . Purst . ; Samuel T . Hallen and W . Jones , Prov . G . Sees . ; & e .

The Philanthropic Lodge , Abergavenny , was represented by Bros . Higginson , P . M ., and Peiu-c . e , AV . M . There were also present from the Monmouth Lodge Bros . Alexander Rolls , P . 31 . ; Seagrave , P . M . ; Davies , P . M . ; Price , W . M . ; King , P . M . ; Dyke , P . M . ; Oakley , P . M . ; Wall , P . M . ; & c . Bros . George Homfray and AViHiarn Burton , of the Isca Lodge . The brethren ail appeared in full costume—the brilliant jewels , collars , and various insignia producing a striking effect .

On arriving at the Monmouth station , the officers of the Silurian , Isca , and Philanthropic Lodges were received by the officers of the Monmouth Lodge , and taking their seats upon two coaches , with splendid teams of four horses each , and gailyuniformed postilions , the party were driven through the beautiful scenery on the suburbs of the county town to the picturesque seat of the Prov . G . M ., The Hendre , about four miles from

Monmouth . Here they were introduced to the Prov . G . M . by the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lyne ( of the Silurian ); and shortly afterwards , in the presence of Mrs . and the Misses Rolls . Bro . DE BENAUDY , the AV . M . of the Silurian , addressing the Prov . G . M ., said—Right Worshipful Sir , we attend here this day on a twofold mission—one of duty , and one of love ; the two more happily blended in one of homage , respect , and esteem towards you on vour hid ) , ausoicious . and most welcome

anpointment as the right worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of this small but active province—a province distinguished for many years past for its zeal and true Masonic feeling . Yours is an appointment than which a more welcome , more judicious , or more considerate could not have been made ; and it must be gratifying to you , sir , to be selected to rule over a province where , hitherto , you have exercised a duty and apower with

unvarying courtesy and zeal , in the office of . Deputy Provincial Grand Master . It is an appointment , too , believe me , most welcome to the province , and to every individual brother in it ; for could you search into the heart of every Mason in the province , from the last-initiated to the late Prov . G . M ., yon would find the sentiment to bo universal—that " the right man is in the right place . " AA ' e yield you our ready promise of obedience

and active co-operation ; we welcome your appointment as a true Masonic boon ; and our best wishes will accompany you in your rule and governance . Here , Right Worshipful Sir , while we bend low and worship the rising sun , let us never forget the vivifying principle under which wo have progressed . Ingratitude , I trust , will never find a place in a , Freemason's heart ; and while we welcome most heartilagainwe meanwhile

you y , , in our hearts , think with kindly feelings of our late Provincial Grand Master , regretting that circumstances have caused his retirement , and wishing that he may enjoy life and happiness for many , many years . And now , Right A \ orshipful Sir , I offer you this congratulatory address from the brethren of the Silurian Lodge ; I trust it may find place among the muniments and records of your family , where , if it prove not the most

valuable , we still hope it will be considered a testimony to the worth and value attached to yonr high appointment by the unanimous voice of the brethren of the province of Monmouthshire . Prov . G . Secretary AA iLLlA : tfS then read the address , which had been beautifully engrossed on parchment . It was as follows : —

To John Etherington Welsh Bolls , Esq ., Higlit Worsltipfal Provincial Grand Master for Monmouthshire . Right \ A orshipful Sir and Brother , —AVe , the AVorshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Silurian Lodge ( 471 ) , Newport , beg leave to present our sincere and hearty congratulations on your appointment to the high and honourable office of Provincial Grand Master for Monmouthshire .

We are confident it would have been impossible for the chief authority in Masonry in this country to have made a choice more judicious in itself , or more acceptable to the Craft ; nor could that important and distinguished trust be vested in abler or more worthy hands than yours . For many years we have been permitted to see you discharge the duties of our D . Prov . G . M ., with zeal , wisdom , and fidelity - indeedthe popularity and prosperity of Masonry among us may

, be attributed , in a large measure , to the success with which , in the absence of the Prov . G . M ., you have administered the affairs of the province ; and this long experience of your ability justifies us in looking forward to the future with the hope that now , under your supreme government , Masonry will continue to flourish with increasing strength and vigour . The influential position you hold in the county of Monmouth

—the great esteem iu which your character is deservedly held —the affability of your maimers—your courtesy , your warmth of heart—all combine to place you in the first rank of our county gentlemen . AVe rejoice that , in your person , Masonry is addressed by these most estimable qualities . We cannot but feel the advantages to be thus derived to our noble science from the personal worth of him who presides over it , both in disarming

prejudice nnd in gaining friends . AVe , on our part , promise a willing obedience to your authority . It is our most earnest desire to co-operate with you in all your counsels for the good of Freemasonry . We know the spirit diffused from the head will find its way through all the members of the body . And we fervently trust that you may live many years to rule the province ; and at all times to unite the brethren in the bonds of harmony , concord , and brotherly love .

Signed on behalf of the brethren of the Silurian Lodge ( No . 47 ) , C . AV . DE BERXAEDY , W . M . The address having been graciously received , The Pitov . G . MASTEK , betraying considerable emotion , said —Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Silurian Lodge , it is quite impossible for me adequately to express my feelings of gratification at the very kind and nattering address

which you have just presented to me—an address expressed in such glowing and flattering terms , that if I could hope in years to come to be deserving of only half the encomiums you have showered upon me , I should indeed rejoice . I am , I assure you , extremely proud of the confidence you place in me , and of your approval of my appointment . It was not without considerable reflection that I decided on accepting the distinguished

honour offered me by Lord Zetland . Your reception of me on all occasions had been so kind and so very gratifying , that I determined not to refuse that honour ; and now I feel re-assured , by your kindness this day , as well as by the very flattering intentions expressed , by the Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Isca Lodge , and by the gratifying letter of congratulation that I received in May last , from the Worshipful

Master and brethren of the Philanthropic , as well as by several private letters of congratulation—all showing me that I have not acted contrary to tho wishes of the brethren of the province in having accepted the honour of becoming their Provincial Grand Master . ( Hear . ) It only remains for me to assure you that it will be my constant endeavour to merit tbe good opinion you have been leased to form of me ; and I trust that ,

p with the assistance of my excellent Deputy Lyne and the officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , I shall be able to carry on the business of the province to the satisfaction of the brethren , and for the honour and welfare of Masonry . ( Masonic cheering . ) The brethren were then invited by the Prov . G . M . to join