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The M. W. The G. M. At Oxford.
said , was well known to them , not only for Ins Masonic acquirements , but for the way in which he had signalised himself by the faithful discharge of public duties , and his enterprise in commercial pursuits . He alluded to the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Br . Spiers , whose taste and hospitality could not be surpassed , whose services as a good Mason and citizen could not be over-rated , and whose mercantile enterprise was proverbial . ( Loud cheers . ) As a Mason , he ( tho G . M . ) had known him for many years , and chough Br . Spiers lived in Oxford , he ( the G . M . ) never attended a charitable
meeting or Grand Lodge without meeting Br . Spiers . ( Cheers . ) Notwithstanding his numerous engagements , Br . Spiers had done good service to his native city , and , according to general report , no one had more ably filled the Civic Chair ( loud cheers ); they all knew his kindness and hospitality , and he ( the W . M ) had great pleasure in proposing his health , and testifying the high respect which he entertained for him . ( Loud cheers . ) Br . Spiers returned thanks , and said he felt deeply the high honour which the G . M . had paid him by making him the subject of a distinct
toast . Standing as he did among those who had known him for fifty years , although he was not unmindful of the fact that his fellow citizens had conferred upon him the highest Civic honours , and remembering , as he did , the many happy events which had during his Mayoralty occurred in that Hall in which they were assembled , still he could not venture to hope that he possessed a tithe of the qualities which bad been attributed to him . He had endeavoured to do his duty , and he should not have taken so large a share of public duties had he not been connected with aud encouraged to do so by
Freemasonry . It was Masonry which taught them to feel that they were equal in the sight of God and man , and that he was a good citizen and a good member of society who did his duty in any position of life , whether as an humble mechanic , or as , in the words of the song , he he beggar or king , or as a nobleman , a country gentleman , or engaged in mercantile pursuits like himself . ( Cheers . ) It was no small pride to him to be recognised as a worthy brother , a good citizen , and a useful member of society ; aud if he had established any title to such appellations , it was only by carrying out practically what Freemasonry inculcated and enjoined . ( Cheers . ) To say that he felt grateful to the G . M . was to use a very feeble term , but he hoped he had done no more than his duty , and never less than was expected of him , in supporting those noble charities of the Order , of
which they had such great reason to be proud . ( Cheers . ) The Province of Oxford had received great benefit from those eharaties , and they had in this city several living instances of the assistance rendered to them by the Grand Lodge of England . In conclusion , he expressed the gratification it afforded him to be present at the last festival of the Girls' School , when the sum of £ 1850 was subscribed , and that his earnest wish had been fulfilled that the Grand Master of England should honour this Province with his presence . ( Cheers . ) Tho Prov . G . M . then proposed "the healths of the P . G . Officers , " and with the toast the of Tooke
coupled name Br . , P . G . W . Br . Tooke returned thanks , and after stating the pleasure he had derived in visiting the magnificent buildings at Oxford , expressed a hope that the brethren of this Province would afford him the opportunity of reciprocating their hospitality and kindness of visiting his Lodge , where he promised them a hearty welcome . ( Cheers . ) Tne Prov . G . M . proposed " The healths of the Prov . G Officers , " and coupled with the toast the name of the Sen . W . Br . Pickard , who , he saidwas filling the office of W . M . of the Apollo Lodfor the
, ge second year . ( Cheers . ) Br . Pickard responded , and said lie was sure that all would concur with him that they were highly honoured by the G , M . having condescended to visit this Province . They had long wished for an opportunity of testifying the admiration and esteem they entertained for his Lordship ; and ever since he visited Cambridge they indulged the hope that he would confer a similar honour on Oxford . ( Cheers . ) That auspicious day had arrived , and he hoped-that the G . M . and other distinguished visitors would not feel disappointed with their
reception , but bo induced to repeat their visit . ( Loud cheers . ) They were delighted to welcome all , but more especially the noble Lord , who , in his capacity as Head of the Craft , had won the loyalty , the affection , and confidence of the fraternity , and who had endeared himself to every country gentleman by the manly , and spotless way in which he supported one of the noblest sports of " England . ( Much cheering . ) He ( Br . Pickard ) had endeavoured to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , Brs . Burstall and Beach ; and he should revert with pride and satisfaction to the factsthat in the first of
, year his Mastership of the Apollo Lodge , there was a splendid testimonial presented to Br . Beach , and that in his second year the Provincial Lodge , held under the auspices of the Apollo Lodge , was honoured by the presence of the G . M . of England . ( Much cheering . ) The toasts which followed were "The Stewards , " which was
acknowledged by Br . A . Holmes— " The Ladies "—'' The Masonic Charities . " The G . M ., escorted by the Prov . Grand Officers , and accompanied by the principal guests , then withdrew to the Council Chamber , where tea and coffee were served .
Installation Of The Earl Of Carnarvon As W. M. Of The Westminster And Keystone Lodge , No. 10.
INSTALLATION OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON AS W . M . OF THE WESTMINSTER AND KEYSTONE LODGE , No . 10 .
From the Freemasons' Magazine . This highly interesting event took place in ' ¦ the Temple" attached to Freemasons' Hail on Wednesday , May 20 . The Lodge was opened at four o'clock , under the presidency of Bro . Wyndham Portal , W . M ., who at once proceeded to the dispatch of Masonic business ; the dais being densely crowded with G . and Prov . G . Officers . Shortly after five o ' clock the arrival of M . W . G . M . was announced , and he was conducted to the dais amidst loud applause . The W . M . tendered his gavel of office to theM . W . G . M ., who courteously declined to receive
it , but , shaking Bro . Wyndham Portal warmly by the hand , took a seat on the left of the Master ' s chair . The ceremony of installing the Earl of Carnarvon was then proceeded with ; Bro . Win . Beach , M . P ., P . Prov . G . W . for Oxfordshire , performing it with his accustomed ability and steadiness . The ceremony being over , the noble Earl invested the following Brethren with the Collars of their respective offices , viz ., Bros . Wyndham Spencer Portal , P . M . ; W . W . Beach , M . P ., Treas . ; Ralph Augustus Benson , S . W . ; Frederick Cox , J . W . ; Bev . William Henry DaviesChap . Viscount ValletortSec . ;
, ; , Lord Skelmeredalc , S . D . ; Viscount Holmcsdsle , J . D . ; Richard James Spiers , P . G . S . B ., and Samuel L . Lucas , Dirs . of Cers . ; Henry Charles Finch , I . G . ; J . Hammerton , Sen . Steward ; Nelson Rycroft , Jun . Steward ; W . Rice , Tyler . At this time the E . W . D . G . M ., Lord Panmure , arrived , and was conducted to a seat at the right of the chair , amidst the loudest plaudits . The W . M . having briefly thanked the Brethren for the honour conferred upon him in electing him to the chair , three Brethren were duly proposed as candidates to join the Lodgewhich was then closed in ancient form .
, The Brethren , to the number of upwards of two hundred , then adjourned to the great hall to dinner . The hall was most elegantly decorated for the occasion with the choicest of flowers , and the most elegant , vases and epergnes ; the chief attraction , however , being the beautiful piece of plate presented by the Masons of Oxford , last year , to Bro . Beach , il / . P ., as a token of their regard , and in acknowledgment for bis services to the Craft . It represents Queen Pliilippa on
horseback , attended by her warriors , and was very generally admired . The chair at the banquet was of course occupied by the new W . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , who was supported by the M . W . G . M ., the the Earl of Zetland ; the R . W . 1 ) . G . M ., Lord Panmure ; and a large number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers ; amongst whom we noticed Bros . Hall , Prov . G . M . Cambridge ; Capt . Bowyer ; Prov . G . M . Oxon ; E . J . Spiers , D . Prov . G . M . Oxon ; Alex . Dobie , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Col . Burlton , P . Prov . G . M . Bengal ; T . W . Fleming , Prov . G . 31 . Isle of Wight ; C . P . Cooper , Prov . G . M ., Kent ; Bisgood ,
D . Prov . G M ., Kent ; Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , Prov . G . M . Hants ; R . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . M . Essex ; Rev . Dr . Bowles , Prov . G . M . Herefordshire ; J . J . Hammond , Prov . G . M . Jersey ; H . R . Willett , Prov . G . M . Dorset ; Dr . Kent , Prov . G . M . South Australia ; B . B . Cabbell , Prov . G . M ., Norfolk ; J . Fawcett , Prov . G M . Durham ; Nelson , Prov . G . Sec . Yorkshire ; Beadon , P . G . W . ; Tooke , P . G . W . Rev . Sir John Hayes , P G . Chap . ; Rev . Ed . Moore , G . Chap . ; W . H . White , P . G . Sec . ; Wm . Gray Clarke , G . Sec . ; Wm . Farnfield , Asst . G . Sec ; F . RoxburghG . S . D . ; S . B . WilsonG . J . D . J .
, , ; Hervey , P . G . D . ; R . W . Jennings , G . D . C . ; Thory Chapman , Asst . G . G . D . C . ; Pickard , Prov . G . W . Oxf . ; A . Le Veau , P . G . S . B . ; G . Bi" -gs , P . G . S . B . ; Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Horsloy , G . Org . ; Smith , G . Purs . ; and a vast number of Masters and Past Masters of various Lodges , both iu London and the Provinces , including the following P . M ' s of the Westminster and Keystone , Bros . Wyndham Portal , Beach , John Ddall , J . A . D . Cox , Lyall , G . Portal , C . Pettat , and T . Best . At the conclusion of the dinner , The W . M . said : "Brethren , I need hardly think it necessary to
announce to you the first toast which is drunk on all occasions such as this . It is one which I will venture to say , that there is not one person in this large room will not drink with enthusiasm . It is 'The Queen and the Craft . ' ( Cheers . ) It is , Brethren , a double toast , but it is not the worse for being that . Being double , it symbolizes , first of all , a proper deference and submission to the laws and constituted authority of the country in which we live ; and secondly , obedience to the constitutions of the Craft of which we are all members . Of the Queen I can only say that she possesses all the graces that adorn a woman , and all the virtues which befit the Sovereign of au empire
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The M. W. The G. M. At Oxford.
said , was well known to them , not only for Ins Masonic acquirements , but for the way in which he had signalised himself by the faithful discharge of public duties , and his enterprise in commercial pursuits . He alluded to the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Br . Spiers , whose taste and hospitality could not be surpassed , whose services as a good Mason and citizen could not be over-rated , and whose mercantile enterprise was proverbial . ( Loud cheers . ) As a Mason , he ( tho G . M . ) had known him for many years , and chough Br . Spiers lived in Oxford , he ( the G . M . ) never attended a charitable
meeting or Grand Lodge without meeting Br . Spiers . ( Cheers . ) Notwithstanding his numerous engagements , Br . Spiers had done good service to his native city , and , according to general report , no one had more ably filled the Civic Chair ( loud cheers ); they all knew his kindness and hospitality , and he ( the W . M ) had great pleasure in proposing his health , and testifying the high respect which he entertained for him . ( Loud cheers . ) Br . Spiers returned thanks , and said he felt deeply the high honour which the G . M . had paid him by making him the subject of a distinct
toast . Standing as he did among those who had known him for fifty years , although he was not unmindful of the fact that his fellow citizens had conferred upon him the highest Civic honours , and remembering , as he did , the many happy events which had during his Mayoralty occurred in that Hall in which they were assembled , still he could not venture to hope that he possessed a tithe of the qualities which bad been attributed to him . He had endeavoured to do his duty , and he should not have taken so large a share of public duties had he not been connected with aud encouraged to do so by
Freemasonry . It was Masonry which taught them to feel that they were equal in the sight of God and man , and that he was a good citizen and a good member of society who did his duty in any position of life , whether as an humble mechanic , or as , in the words of the song , he he beggar or king , or as a nobleman , a country gentleman , or engaged in mercantile pursuits like himself . ( Cheers . ) It was no small pride to him to be recognised as a worthy brother , a good citizen , and a useful member of society ; aud if he had established any title to such appellations , it was only by carrying out practically what Freemasonry inculcated and enjoined . ( Cheers . ) To say that he felt grateful to the G . M . was to use a very feeble term , but he hoped he had done no more than his duty , and never less than was expected of him , in supporting those noble charities of the Order , of
which they had such great reason to be proud . ( Cheers . ) The Province of Oxford had received great benefit from those eharaties , and they had in this city several living instances of the assistance rendered to them by the Grand Lodge of England . In conclusion , he expressed the gratification it afforded him to be present at the last festival of the Girls' School , when the sum of £ 1850 was subscribed , and that his earnest wish had been fulfilled that the Grand Master of England should honour this Province with his presence . ( Cheers . ) Tho Prov . G . M . then proposed "the healths of the P . G . Officers , " and with the toast the of Tooke
coupled name Br . , P . G . W . Br . Tooke returned thanks , and after stating the pleasure he had derived in visiting the magnificent buildings at Oxford , expressed a hope that the brethren of this Province would afford him the opportunity of reciprocating their hospitality and kindness of visiting his Lodge , where he promised them a hearty welcome . ( Cheers . ) Tne Prov . G . M . proposed " The healths of the Prov . G Officers , " and coupled with the toast the name of the Sen . W . Br . Pickard , who , he saidwas filling the office of W . M . of the Apollo Lodfor the
, ge second year . ( Cheers . ) Br . Pickard responded , and said lie was sure that all would concur with him that they were highly honoured by the G , M . having condescended to visit this Province . They had long wished for an opportunity of testifying the admiration and esteem they entertained for his Lordship ; and ever since he visited Cambridge they indulged the hope that he would confer a similar honour on Oxford . ( Cheers . ) That auspicious day had arrived , and he hoped-that the G . M . and other distinguished visitors would not feel disappointed with their
reception , but bo induced to repeat their visit . ( Loud cheers . ) They were delighted to welcome all , but more especially the noble Lord , who , in his capacity as Head of the Craft , had won the loyalty , the affection , and confidence of the fraternity , and who had endeared himself to every country gentleman by the manly , and spotless way in which he supported one of the noblest sports of " England . ( Much cheering . ) He ( Br . Pickard ) had endeavoured to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , Brs . Burstall and Beach ; and he should revert with pride and satisfaction to the factsthat in the first of
, year his Mastership of the Apollo Lodge , there was a splendid testimonial presented to Br . Beach , and that in his second year the Provincial Lodge , held under the auspices of the Apollo Lodge , was honoured by the presence of the G . M . of England . ( Much cheering . ) The toasts which followed were "The Stewards , " which was
acknowledged by Br . A . Holmes— " The Ladies "—'' The Masonic Charities . " The G . M ., escorted by the Prov . Grand Officers , and accompanied by the principal guests , then withdrew to the Council Chamber , where tea and coffee were served .
Installation Of The Earl Of Carnarvon As W. M. Of The Westminster And Keystone Lodge , No. 10.
INSTALLATION OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON AS W . M . OF THE WESTMINSTER AND KEYSTONE LODGE , No . 10 .
From the Freemasons' Magazine . This highly interesting event took place in ' ¦ the Temple" attached to Freemasons' Hail on Wednesday , May 20 . The Lodge was opened at four o'clock , under the presidency of Bro . Wyndham Portal , W . M ., who at once proceeded to the dispatch of Masonic business ; the dais being densely crowded with G . and Prov . G . Officers . Shortly after five o ' clock the arrival of M . W . G . M . was announced , and he was conducted to the dais amidst loud applause . The W . M . tendered his gavel of office to theM . W . G . M ., who courteously declined to receive
it , but , shaking Bro . Wyndham Portal warmly by the hand , took a seat on the left of the Master ' s chair . The ceremony of installing the Earl of Carnarvon was then proceeded with ; Bro . Win . Beach , M . P ., P . Prov . G . W . for Oxfordshire , performing it with his accustomed ability and steadiness . The ceremony being over , the noble Earl invested the following Brethren with the Collars of their respective offices , viz ., Bros . Wyndham Spencer Portal , P . M . ; W . W . Beach , M . P ., Treas . ; Ralph Augustus Benson , S . W . ; Frederick Cox , J . W . ; Bev . William Henry DaviesChap . Viscount ValletortSec . ;
, ; , Lord Skelmeredalc , S . D . ; Viscount Holmcsdsle , J . D . ; Richard James Spiers , P . G . S . B ., and Samuel L . Lucas , Dirs . of Cers . ; Henry Charles Finch , I . G . ; J . Hammerton , Sen . Steward ; Nelson Rycroft , Jun . Steward ; W . Rice , Tyler . At this time the E . W . D . G . M ., Lord Panmure , arrived , and was conducted to a seat at the right of the chair , amidst the loudest plaudits . The W . M . having briefly thanked the Brethren for the honour conferred upon him in electing him to the chair , three Brethren were duly proposed as candidates to join the Lodgewhich was then closed in ancient form .
, The Brethren , to the number of upwards of two hundred , then adjourned to the great hall to dinner . The hall was most elegantly decorated for the occasion with the choicest of flowers , and the most elegant , vases and epergnes ; the chief attraction , however , being the beautiful piece of plate presented by the Masons of Oxford , last year , to Bro . Beach , il / . P ., as a token of their regard , and in acknowledgment for bis services to the Craft . It represents Queen Pliilippa on
horseback , attended by her warriors , and was very generally admired . The chair at the banquet was of course occupied by the new W . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , who was supported by the M . W . G . M ., the the Earl of Zetland ; the R . W . 1 ) . G . M ., Lord Panmure ; and a large number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers ; amongst whom we noticed Bros . Hall , Prov . G . M . Cambridge ; Capt . Bowyer ; Prov . G . M . Oxon ; E . J . Spiers , D . Prov . G . M . Oxon ; Alex . Dobie , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Col . Burlton , P . Prov . G . M . Bengal ; T . W . Fleming , Prov . G . 31 . Isle of Wight ; C . P . Cooper , Prov . G . M ., Kent ; Bisgood ,
D . Prov . G M ., Kent ; Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , Prov . G . M . Hants ; R . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . M . Essex ; Rev . Dr . Bowles , Prov . G . M . Herefordshire ; J . J . Hammond , Prov . G . M . Jersey ; H . R . Willett , Prov . G . M . Dorset ; Dr . Kent , Prov . G . M . South Australia ; B . B . Cabbell , Prov . G . M ., Norfolk ; J . Fawcett , Prov . G M . Durham ; Nelson , Prov . G . Sec . Yorkshire ; Beadon , P . G . W . ; Tooke , P . G . W . Rev . Sir John Hayes , P G . Chap . ; Rev . Ed . Moore , G . Chap . ; W . H . White , P . G . Sec . ; Wm . Gray Clarke , G . Sec . ; Wm . Farnfield , Asst . G . Sec ; F . RoxburghG . S . D . ; S . B . WilsonG . J . D . J .
, , ; Hervey , P . G . D . ; R . W . Jennings , G . D . C . ; Thory Chapman , Asst . G . G . D . C . ; Pickard , Prov . G . W . Oxf . ; A . Le Veau , P . G . S . B . ; G . Bi" -gs , P . G . S . B . ; Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Horsloy , G . Org . ; Smith , G . Purs . ; and a vast number of Masters and Past Masters of various Lodges , both iu London and the Provinces , including the following P . M ' s of the Westminster and Keystone , Bros . Wyndham Portal , Beach , John Ddall , J . A . D . Cox , Lyall , G . Portal , C . Pettat , and T . Best . At the conclusion of the dinner , The W . M . said : "Brethren , I need hardly think it necessary to
announce to you the first toast which is drunk on all occasions such as this . It is one which I will venture to say , that there is not one person in this large room will not drink with enthusiasm . It is 'The Queen and the Craft . ' ( Cheers . ) It is , Brethren , a double toast , but it is not the worse for being that . Being double , it symbolizes , first of all , a proper deference and submission to the laws and constituted authority of the country in which we live ; and secondly , obedience to the constitutions of the Craft of which we are all members . Of the Queen I can only say that she possesses all the graces that adorn a woman , and all the virtues which befit the Sovereign of au empire