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Special Prov. Geand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
whenever he could so arrange it . He had always felt it to be a great privilege and honour to servo under their late Provincial Grand Master Sir Daniel Gooch , and , in conelusion , Bro . Brownrigg said it would give tho Bucking , hamsbire brethren sincere pleasure to meet tho Berkshire
Masons whenever they could attend tho Buckinghamshire Provincial Grand Lodge . Tho acting P . G . Secretary read a letter from Sir II . D . Gooch P . M , offering to tho Proviuce , aa a gift , the handsome and valuable Provincial Grand Master ' s regalia presented to his father , the late
Sir Daniel Gooch , by the brethren of Wiltshire , on Sir Daniel leaving that Province many years since , to preside over the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Berks and Bucks . On the motion of the acting Provincial Grand Master , seconded by the Senior Grand Warden , it was unanimously
resolved that the offer should he gratefully accepted , and that the thanks of the brethren should be conveyed to Sir Henry Gooeb . In reply to an inquiry , the acting Provincial Grand Master said that at present no definite arrangements bad been made with regard to the installation of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale as Provincial
Grand Master of Berks , but in all probability the ceremony would take placo at Reading . The business on the agenda having been disposed of , the acting Provincial Grand Master was saluted with the highest honours , after which the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated .
Prov. G. Lodge Nottinghamshire.
PROV . G . LODGE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE .
rriHURSDAY , the 19 th inst ., was a day of special interest JL to the Masons of the Province of Notts . The summer meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held , by kind
permission of the Bishop Suffragan of Nottingham , in the Old Palace , at Southwell , and a new Lodge was consecrated , which will hold its meetings at Southwell , ancf be
known as the St . Mary ' s Lodge , No . 2302 . To participate in these proceedings , so important to the Masonic community , there was a very large and influential attendance , the number of Masons present exceeding 200 . A special train conveyed the brethren from Nottingham , while many
residing in Newark , Mansfield , and other localities travelled by road in coaches , brakes , and other conveyances . Such an influx of visitors to the quiet and picturesqe Minster . town aroused considerable interest , and attracted a large . concourse of spectators to witness the arrival of the
brethren , and to participate in the service at the Cathedral . The Provincial Graud Lodge was opened at 2 p . m ., in the largest room at the Palace , the walls of which were adorned with portraits of eminent ecclesiastics , who have been connected with tho Cathedral , or have been visitors to it , in
days gone by . The present and past Provincial Grand Officers , Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , and present Wardens of Lodges , having answered to their names , the minutes of the last Provincial Lodge were approved , and ; other Masonic business transacted . At 2 * 45 p . m . a pro- j
cession was formed , and tho brethren proceeded to the Cathedral to Evensong . There was a large congregation , the central aisle of the choir being reserved for and entirely occupied by the Freemasbns , dressed in Masonio Craft clothing , and with the banners of their Lodges carried
before them . The scene , when all had assembled , was very imposing . The service was intoned by the Rev . R . P . Smith , minor Canon , and the anthem was "Zadok , the Priest , " from Handel ' s Coronation Anthem , delightfully sung by the Minster choir . The hymn was " Through the
night of doubt and sorrow , " set to the familiar tune in Hymns A . and M ., and was heartily rendered . Tiie sermon was preached by Bro . the Very Rev . A . P . Purey-Cust , D . D ., Dean of of York , Past Grand Chaplain . Dr . Cust took for his text Genesis xi . 9 , " Therefore is the name of it called
Babel , that is , confusion . " In the course of an eloquent sermon , the Dean pointed out that the builders of the tower relied entirely on the soundness of their materials , and ignored the blessing and guidance of God , hence those mutual misunderstandings whieh ended in the breaking up
of the commuTiity and the abandonment of the enterprise . It was a story full of interest with the archaeologist and full of edification to all who were spiritually minded , and
not otherwise than germane to the purpose for which they had met that afternoon . For the object of Freemasonry was lawful and reasonable . They realised the importance of promoting the cohesion of humanity , and they
Prov. G. Lodge Nottinghamshire.
endeavoured to draw men together in a world in which there was much to promote discord and dissension . Walla of brick and mortar , of bitumen , as used on Babel , would be out of place , but their method vvas tho mutual
recognition and cultivation of thoso principles of integrity and morality , the abuse or neglect of which sapped and ruined the prospects of the children of mon . They as Freemasons promoted the mutual cultivation of social intercourse on a basis so broad that tho distinctions and differences which
alienated mon from their fellows disappeared . They wero banded together for co-operation , and works of practical philanthropy and charity provided a unity of purpose which was most efficacious in drawing out and holding together tho best interests aud sympathies of the heart . If
they met in secret it was not from any mere love of mystery , but because it had been wisely judged that unless men were disposed to cast ia their lot with them , they preferred to pursue their own ends in their own way . For those who understood and appreciated what thoir way was ,
their works spoke for themselves . They did not court approval by a publication of the results achieved , bnt their schools and other institutions showed to even the mosfc casual observer that they were nofc mere professors of philanthropy . They did not profess to be a religions body
or sect , but they did not fall into the error of the builders of old by being indifferent to God . They believed that Christianity would make them better Freemasons , and thafc Masonry would help them to become better Christians , At the close of the service the brethren returned to fche
Lodge-room , and at 4 p . m . the St . Mary s Lodge was consecrated , the Consecrating Officials being Bro . the Rev . F . Vernon Bussell D . P . G . M . P . G . C , assisted by Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Bussell gave an interesting historical sketch of the Old Palace in whioh the brethren
were assembled , and the service was then proceeded with . Among the first Officers of the St . Mary ' s Lodge are Bros . J . Townrow W . M ., J . H . Bradwell S . W ., R . J . Ingram J . W ., G . Kirkland Treasurer , F . Carey Secretary . The W . M .
designate was installed , Bro . H . R- Hatherley officiating , and on the close of the Lodge the brethren dined together , at the Concert Hall , where an excellent cold collation was provided .
Consecration Of The Doric Lodge, No. 2359.
CONSECRATION OF THE DORIC LODGE , No . 2359 .
r r HE Doric Lolgc , No . 2359 on tho roll of fcho United Grand Lodge X . of Froo aud Accepted Masons of England , waa solemnly consecrated on Saturday , the 21 st iusfc ., at the Conservative Club , Barlow Moor-road , Didsbury . Bro . W . Goodacre P . G . S . B . England , Prov . Grand Secretary Wesfc Lancashire , waa the Consecrating Officer , and be had the assistance of Bros . T . Forres'er , J . J . Lambert , G . D . Pochin , Rev . J . Kirby Turner , B . ' Betley , J . D . Murray , and
Major H . M . Oimsby . The Tyler ' s book was signed by nearly seventy brethren . The musical portion of the elaborate service waa under fche direction of Bro . A . Lewtaa P . M ., and the choir included Broa . N . Dumville , S . E . Jupp P . M . and Kershaw P . M . The Lodge having been duly formed , dedicated and consecrated , Bro . Goodacre installed Bro . G . S . Smith ita first Worshipful Master . The W . M .
appointed and inveated as his Officers the six brethren whose names , together with hia own , appear ou the Charfct-r aa founders of the Lodge , viz .: —Broa . Edward Clare Towell S . W ., John Fletcher J . W ., A . H . Jefferis Treasurer , E . L . Littler Secretary , George A . Myera S . D ., Pied Stretch Dir . of Cera . The charges to the Officers were delivered by Bro . Betley . Bro . Fletcher waa appointed Charity
Eepreaentative , and all the founders were constituted a Committee for the framing of bye-lawa . In fche evening there waa a banquet afc Bro . Stretch ' s , fche Didsbury Hotel , where the future meetings of the Lodge will be held . Tbe new Lodge ia not tbe firsts introduction of Masonry to Didsbury . Tho Architect Lodge , No . 1375 , was consecrated iu tho pariah iu 1871 , bufc was subsequently removed to tho
Town Hall at Withington , where ifc now flourishes . Since that date nearly 1 , 000 Lodges have been consecrated under fche Eugliah Constitution of the Order . The Doric is the 102 ud Lodge now embraced within the province of West Laucaahire . It haa already a sufciafaefcory list of propositions of candidates for j lining and initiation . The next addition to the roll of the Province will be made shortly afc Southport .
A monthly meeting of the New Forest Lodge , No . 319 , was hell at the Bugle Hotel , Lymington , on Tuesday afternoon , when thero waa a numerous attendance of tho brethren . The ceremonies of tho day wore performed by the VV . M . Bro . H . Pearse . After the Lodge , tho brt ' tbieii adjourned to a banquet , provided by Bro . Master Dore , and spout a pleasant evening .
llottowAY's Pit , * , ') . —IcvalMs distracted by indite ? t ' . on ami disccurage f i " their scorch for its remedy slu . nl >! mike trial of this never fulling uiuuici . 'o . A . I : dy long ; i martyr to dyspeptic loi \ . urcss , writos that Uo ' . lowny's fill- ' mado hci' feel ns if a burden had been taken off her . Hor spiri s , formerly low , have greatly improved ; hor capricious appetite has given place to healthy him " , or ¦ her dull , sick headache lias departed , aud gradually so marvellous a eluind ' has beou effected , that she is altogether a now creature , ami aguiu fi for h ' duties . Theso Pills may bo administered with B . ifoty to the most delicate . Thoy never act harshly , nor do they over induce woukness ; the ^ rightly tlirec ^ deranged , and control excessive action .
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Special Prov. Geand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
whenever he could so arrange it . He had always felt it to be a great privilege and honour to servo under their late Provincial Grand Master Sir Daniel Gooch , and , in conelusion , Bro . Brownrigg said it would give tho Bucking , hamsbire brethren sincere pleasure to meet tho Berkshire
Masons whenever they could attend tho Buckinghamshire Provincial Grand Lodge . Tho acting P . G . Secretary read a letter from Sir II . D . Gooch P . M , offering to tho Proviuce , aa a gift , the handsome and valuable Provincial Grand Master ' s regalia presented to his father , the late
Sir Daniel Gooch , by the brethren of Wiltshire , on Sir Daniel leaving that Province many years since , to preside over the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Berks and Bucks . On the motion of the acting Provincial Grand Master , seconded by the Senior Grand Warden , it was unanimously
resolved that the offer should he gratefully accepted , and that the thanks of the brethren should be conveyed to Sir Henry Gooeb . In reply to an inquiry , the acting Provincial Grand Master said that at present no definite arrangements bad been made with regard to the installation of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale as Provincial
Grand Master of Berks , but in all probability the ceremony would take placo at Reading . The business on the agenda having been disposed of , the acting Provincial Grand Master was saluted with the highest honours , after which the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated .
Prov. G. Lodge Nottinghamshire.
PROV . G . LODGE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE .
rriHURSDAY , the 19 th inst ., was a day of special interest JL to the Masons of the Province of Notts . The summer meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held , by kind
permission of the Bishop Suffragan of Nottingham , in the Old Palace , at Southwell , and a new Lodge was consecrated , which will hold its meetings at Southwell , ancf be
known as the St . Mary ' s Lodge , No . 2302 . To participate in these proceedings , so important to the Masonic community , there was a very large and influential attendance , the number of Masons present exceeding 200 . A special train conveyed the brethren from Nottingham , while many
residing in Newark , Mansfield , and other localities travelled by road in coaches , brakes , and other conveyances . Such an influx of visitors to the quiet and picturesqe Minster . town aroused considerable interest , and attracted a large . concourse of spectators to witness the arrival of the
brethren , and to participate in the service at the Cathedral . The Provincial Graud Lodge was opened at 2 p . m ., in the largest room at the Palace , the walls of which were adorned with portraits of eminent ecclesiastics , who have been connected with tho Cathedral , or have been visitors to it , in
days gone by . The present and past Provincial Grand Officers , Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , and present Wardens of Lodges , having answered to their names , the minutes of the last Provincial Lodge were approved , and ; other Masonic business transacted . At 2 * 45 p . m . a pro- j
cession was formed , and tho brethren proceeded to the Cathedral to Evensong . There was a large congregation , the central aisle of the choir being reserved for and entirely occupied by the Freemasbns , dressed in Masonio Craft clothing , and with the banners of their Lodges carried
before them . The scene , when all had assembled , was very imposing . The service was intoned by the Rev . R . P . Smith , minor Canon , and the anthem was "Zadok , the Priest , " from Handel ' s Coronation Anthem , delightfully sung by the Minster choir . The hymn was " Through the
night of doubt and sorrow , " set to the familiar tune in Hymns A . and M ., and was heartily rendered . Tiie sermon was preached by Bro . the Very Rev . A . P . Purey-Cust , D . D ., Dean of of York , Past Grand Chaplain . Dr . Cust took for his text Genesis xi . 9 , " Therefore is the name of it called
Babel , that is , confusion . " In the course of an eloquent sermon , the Dean pointed out that the builders of the tower relied entirely on the soundness of their materials , and ignored the blessing and guidance of God , hence those mutual misunderstandings whieh ended in the breaking up
of the commuTiity and the abandonment of the enterprise . It was a story full of interest with the archaeologist and full of edification to all who were spiritually minded , and
not otherwise than germane to the purpose for which they had met that afternoon . For the object of Freemasonry was lawful and reasonable . They realised the importance of promoting the cohesion of humanity , and they
Prov. G. Lodge Nottinghamshire.
endeavoured to draw men together in a world in which there was much to promote discord and dissension . Walla of brick and mortar , of bitumen , as used on Babel , would be out of place , but their method vvas tho mutual
recognition and cultivation of thoso principles of integrity and morality , the abuse or neglect of which sapped and ruined the prospects of the children of mon . They as Freemasons promoted the mutual cultivation of social intercourse on a basis so broad that tho distinctions and differences which
alienated mon from their fellows disappeared . They wero banded together for co-operation , and works of practical philanthropy and charity provided a unity of purpose which was most efficacious in drawing out and holding together tho best interests aud sympathies of the heart . If
they met in secret it was not from any mere love of mystery , but because it had been wisely judged that unless men were disposed to cast ia their lot with them , they preferred to pursue their own ends in their own way . For those who understood and appreciated what thoir way was ,
their works spoke for themselves . They did not court approval by a publication of the results achieved , bnt their schools and other institutions showed to even the mosfc casual observer that they were nofc mere professors of philanthropy . They did not profess to be a religions body
or sect , but they did not fall into the error of the builders of old by being indifferent to God . They believed that Christianity would make them better Freemasons , and thafc Masonry would help them to become better Christians , At the close of the service the brethren returned to fche
Lodge-room , and at 4 p . m . the St . Mary s Lodge was consecrated , the Consecrating Officials being Bro . the Rev . F . Vernon Bussell D . P . G . M . P . G . C , assisted by Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Bussell gave an interesting historical sketch of the Old Palace in whioh the brethren
were assembled , and the service was then proceeded with . Among the first Officers of the St . Mary ' s Lodge are Bros . J . Townrow W . M ., J . H . Bradwell S . W ., R . J . Ingram J . W ., G . Kirkland Treasurer , F . Carey Secretary . The W . M .
designate was installed , Bro . H . R- Hatherley officiating , and on the close of the Lodge the brethren dined together , at the Concert Hall , where an excellent cold collation was provided .
Consecration Of The Doric Lodge, No. 2359.
CONSECRATION OF THE DORIC LODGE , No . 2359 .
r r HE Doric Lolgc , No . 2359 on tho roll of fcho United Grand Lodge X . of Froo aud Accepted Masons of England , waa solemnly consecrated on Saturday , the 21 st iusfc ., at the Conservative Club , Barlow Moor-road , Didsbury . Bro . W . Goodacre P . G . S . B . England , Prov . Grand Secretary Wesfc Lancashire , waa the Consecrating Officer , and be had the assistance of Bros . T . Forres'er , J . J . Lambert , G . D . Pochin , Rev . J . Kirby Turner , B . ' Betley , J . D . Murray , and
Major H . M . Oimsby . The Tyler ' s book was signed by nearly seventy brethren . The musical portion of the elaborate service waa under fche direction of Bro . A . Lewtaa P . M ., and the choir included Broa . N . Dumville , S . E . Jupp P . M . and Kershaw P . M . The Lodge having been duly formed , dedicated and consecrated , Bro . Goodacre installed Bro . G . S . Smith ita first Worshipful Master . The W . M .
appointed and inveated as his Officers the six brethren whose names , together with hia own , appear ou the Charfct-r aa founders of the Lodge , viz .: —Broa . Edward Clare Towell S . W ., John Fletcher J . W ., A . H . Jefferis Treasurer , E . L . Littler Secretary , George A . Myera S . D ., Pied Stretch Dir . of Cera . The charges to the Officers were delivered by Bro . Betley . Bro . Fletcher waa appointed Charity
Eepreaentative , and all the founders were constituted a Committee for the framing of bye-lawa . In fche evening there waa a banquet afc Bro . Stretch ' s , fche Didsbury Hotel , where the future meetings of the Lodge will be held . Tbe new Lodge ia not tbe firsts introduction of Masonry to Didsbury . Tho Architect Lodge , No . 1375 , was consecrated iu tho pariah iu 1871 , bufc was subsequently removed to tho
Town Hall at Withington , where ifc now flourishes . Since that date nearly 1 , 000 Lodges have been consecrated under fche Eugliah Constitution of the Order . The Doric is the 102 ud Lodge now embraced within the province of West Laucaahire . It haa already a sufciafaefcory list of propositions of candidates for j lining and initiation . The next addition to the roll of the Province will be made shortly afc Southport .
A monthly meeting of the New Forest Lodge , No . 319 , was hell at the Bugle Hotel , Lymington , on Tuesday afternoon , when thero waa a numerous attendance of tho brethren . The ceremonies of tho day wore performed by the VV . M . Bro . H . Pearse . After the Lodge , tho brt ' tbieii adjourned to a banquet , provided by Bro . Master Dore , and spout a pleasant evening .
llottowAY's Pit , * , ') . —IcvalMs distracted by indite ? t ' . on ami disccurage f i " their scorch for its remedy slu . nl >! mike trial of this never fulling uiuuici . 'o . A . I : dy long ; i martyr to dyspeptic loi \ . urcss , writos that Uo ' . lowny's fill- ' mado hci' feel ns if a burden had been taken off her . Hor spiri s , formerly low , have greatly improved ; hor capricious appetite has given place to healthy him " , or ¦ her dull , sick headache lias departed , aud gradually so marvellous a eluind ' has beou effected , that she is altogether a now creature , ami aguiu fi for h ' duties . Theso Pills may bo administered with B . ifoty to the most delicate . Thoy never act harshly , nor do they over induce woukness ; the ^ rightly tlirec ^ deranged , and control excessive action .