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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
officers cf Grand Lodge , proposed "The Health of the R . W . Bro . Earl Amherst , Prov , Grand Master , " the toast being received with acclamation . He rejoiced to find that toast so heartily received , though he had not had an atom of doubt that it would be so , because he knew the loyalty of the brethren of the Province of Kent . He reminded them that the last Prov . Grand Lodge held in Folkestone
was so far back as 1867 , and it was a curious coincidence that that was the only on which their Prov . G . Master was absent from the festival . That absence was caused by unavoidable circumstances . But if they warned any prool of the deep and active interest which the noble Earl tonkin matters concerning Freemasonry , he pointed to the fact thai only once in 26 years had Earl Amherst been away from the Annual
Festivals of the Province of Kent . ( Loud cheers . ) His lordship was appoinied Prov . Grand Master in 1 S 60 , at Gravesend , and at that time the province could only boast of 17 lodges , with something like 600 or 700 members . That was very unlike the return they had made that day , when there were 54 lodges , and 2 S 00 members . ( Cheers . ) About eighty joined in the course of last year . But although the lodges had so vastly increased in strength ,
it must be borne in mind that they had by no means deteriorated in quality , and they looked forward to having as good members in thc future , as they were fortunate enough now to number in their ranks . One reason why he congratulated their esteemed Prov . G . M . upon the increase of the Craft was that , whereas in times past it was only a spasmodic £ 50 or £ 100 that they were enabled to transmit to the Masonic Charities , on this
occasion , for instance , they had voted £ 65 to cases of necessity _ in their own province , and £ 400 towards the funds of the great Institutions of which they were all so justly proud . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast having been received with many demonstrations of welcome , The PROV . GRAND MASTER returned thanks for the cordial reception with which he had been greeted on this interesting occasion . During the
many years he had ruled over this province he had been so favoured with healih and strength lhat he had only once been absent on the occasion of Prov . Grand Lodge . He held that no man ought to undertake an office unless he was prepared and willing to carry out his duties . ( Hear , hear . ) Supposing he had many votes to dispose of that day , he did not know which would come uppermost in his mind , his love for politics or Freemasonry ;
but , having given Freemasonry his vote that day , they had it all their own way . ( Laughter and applause . ) Nothing but the pressure of imperative duty would ever keep him away from them . ( Cheers . ) They had had a very successful year in Kent . It had ' been his pleasurable duty to preside at the consecration of two new lodges , whic ! he hoped would add very considerably to the lustre of the Province of Kent , and result in an accession to
their strength . They were now deliberating as to the issue of a warrant for the 551 b lodge , whether there was sufficient room in the place in which it wasproposed to found it . All they desired was the assurance of its continued success . ( Hear , hear . ) That day too , they had had a very interesting ceremony—that of laying the foundation-stone' of what he hoped would become ihe home of Freemasonry in the town of Folkestone . He was afraid ,
however , lhat the ladies who were present would believe he had deliberately laid himself out to " sell" them , by reason of the extraordinary brevity of the pt r ' ormance . ( Laughter . ) He hoped the province would go on in prosperity and success ; and so long as he was permitted to rule over them they would receive the toast of his health with no less cordiality than they had that da \' .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER next proposed "The V . W . Bro . J . Smith Eastes , D . P . G . M ., " to whom he passed a warm encomium for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties entrusted to him . He ( the speaker ) did not know what he should have done without Bro . Eastes . The toast was heartily received , and The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER , in the course of his response ,
said he had occupied the proud position he now filled for 10 or 11 years , and that time had been very agreeable to himself . He admitted there were certain difficulties connected with the office ; but he had always felt such a deep love for Freemasonry , that he could not neglect anything it was in his power to do for the benefit of the Craft . He referred at some length to the gratifying increase in their Masonic strength since Prov . Grand Lodge last assembled in Folkestone , and to the efficiency of the members of the Temple
Lodge , under whose banner they had met that day . Many of the brethren of that lodge could now perform the work much better than he ( the speaker ) could do at the time he alluded to , and hehad initiated many members into the Temple Lodge . It was a matter of great gratification to him to see the way in which they had entertained Prov . Grand Lodge , and there could be no one present who would feel that he could be more heartily welcomed elsewhere . ( Cheers . )
In proposing "The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , Earl AMHERST observed that there was now no difficulty in finding eligible recipients of the purple ; the dfficulty was rather to choose from so many . That day he had invested several brethren whose services to Freemasonry deserved that honour . ( Heir , hear . ) He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Hart , Prov . G . J . W ., whose geniality and useful services to the Craft
had won for him a very hign place in Masonry , and had endeared him to all his brethren in the Temjle Lodge . ( Cheers . ) He ( the speaker ) was glad to recognise ihe services of the Grand Officers , and looked forward with pleasant anticipations to co-operation with them in the future . Bro . G . L . HART , Prov . G . J . W ., said it was utterly impossible for him to find words adequately to express his sense of the honour which had
been conferred upon him that day . It would be false delicacy on his part if he did not say he was very proud of the position which by their kindness he now occupied . It would ever remain in his memory as one of the greatest " red-letter " days of his life . It was his privilege to represent the Temple Lodge at the recent Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and it was with feelings of exultation that he found Kent came out first in the
list of subscriptions . ( Cheers . ) He referred to the great kindness of the noble Earl in laying the memorial stone of the new M ? sonic Hall , and said the promotion of that company had been actuated by one motive only , the advancement of Freemasonry in the Province of Kent . He hoped the province would occupy the high position it now enjoyed in the estimation of the noble Earl during the many years they all trusted he would be spared to rule over them . ( Cheers . )
Bro . ALFRED SPENCER , Prov . G . Sec , then proposed "The Masonic Charities , " with a few appropriate remarks concerning each of the three Institutions . A large number of boys and girls had been educated , maintained , and fed at the homes at Wood Green and Battersea , where they hid been trained to the discharge of their duties in after life , whilst at the Od People's home at Croydon , every comlort was provided for the aged and decayed so as to enable ihem peacefully to spend their declining days .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
He spoke of the latter Institution somewhat feelingly , because at the last festival he occupied the proud position of sending in the largest return of any province . ( Cheers . ) He concluded by earnestly appealing to them to support the Institutions which had been the means of doing so much good to the Craft in past years .
Bro . F . BINCKES , in responding , said as a constant attendant at the anniversary Festival of the Province of Kent for many years , it was utterly impossible for him to find any new words in which to acknowledge their cordial reception of this toast . He thanked Bro . Spencer for endeavouring to enlist the sympathies of the brethren on behalf of the great Institutions of the Craft , wilh one of which he had had the honour of being associated
since the year 1861 . He also alluded to the successful Festival of the Boys ' School held four years ago at the Crystal Palace , under the presidency of their Prov . Grand Master , then Lord Holmesdale . Kent still maintained the blue ribbon of the Order , and he hoped it would continue to do so and that the VVhite Horse of Kent would maintain its title of " Invicta . " Bro . J . TERRY also responded on behalf of the Royal Benevolent
Institution , of which he is the Secretary . He thanked the province for the vote it annually made , and Bro . Spencer for the magnificent total of , £ 400 sent up in the course of last year . He also thanked Bro . Warne , their Prov . G . S . W . for bringing in a total of £ 260 , and Bro . Hart for his admirable list of ^ 46 . He spoke of the liberal and consistent support always given by Kent to the Charities and which he hoped would be long sustained . The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in proposing "The Visitors , " said the list
included many distinguished brethren from London and elsewhere whom they were all proud and delighted to welcome . He associated with the toast the name of Bro . James Willing , jun ., a well-known Past Master and ardent supporter of Freemasonry in London and the provinces also . Bro . WILLING replied in a few well chosen sentences , thanking the brethren of Kent for the magnificent hospitality they had shown the visitors on that auspicious occasion . ( Cheers . )
The PROV . GRAND MASTER next gave "The Committee of the Temple Lodge , " and in doing so said the present gathering had been the most successful ever held in the province . For this they were indebted to the admirable arrangements made by the brethren of the Temple Lodge , to whom he wished every success in the enterprise they had just entered upon . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . H . Stock , the oldest Past Master , and father of the lodge , and Bro * Alfred Pelts , the present W . M .
These brethren having responded , the list was fittingly concluded by the Tyler , and the brethren repaired to the gardens and promenade to enjoy the evening breezes ( rom thu sea , which proved delightfully refreshing after the oppressive heat of the day . A majority of the visitors left Folkestone by the last train for their respective homes , but not a few remained and tested the excellent arrangements of the popular Pavilion Hotel , with which thev expressed themselves abundantly satisfied .
The proceedings at the banquet were enlivened by a choice selection of vocal music , under the direction of Bro . Theodore Distin , assisted by Miss Louisa Distin , Bros . Arthur Thompson , and Fred . Cozens . Bro . H . S . Roberts lending efficient aid as accompanyist at the pianoforte .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Hants And Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT .
The annual meeting of the above province was held at the Masonic Hall , Basingstoke , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., under the banner of the Wyndham Mark Lodge , No . 37 . In consequence of a similar meeting being holden at the same time in the Province of Berks and Oxon , there was not a very large attendance . Amongst those present were Bros . R . Loveland Loveland , D . P . G . M . M ., presiding ; Rev . G . N . Palmer , 320 , P . G . S . W . ; T . W . Faulkner , P . M . 140 , P . P . G . S W ., acting P . G . J . W . ; R . J . Rastrick
P . M . 62 , P . G . Treas . ; G . J . Tilling , P . M . 63 , P . G . Sec . ; P . H . Emanuel , 62 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . J . Rix , P . M . 54 , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . Pigeon , jun ., 320 , acting P . G . Org . ; A . S . Blackman , 03 , P . G . I G . ! I . E . Le Feuvre , 03 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . M . O . of England ; F . W . Thoyts , 37 , P . P . G . Chap ., P . G . Chap , of England ; F . Sanders , J . VV ., and W . H . C . St . Clair , 2 ; Rev . C . S . Ward , W . M . ; J . Dew , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . Lear , P . P . G . J . D . ; A . J . Thatcher , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Rev . J . Scott Ramsay , J . W . ;
and A . G . Barker . J . O . 37 ; J . B . Harrison , P . P . G . J . D . ; E . Lehmann , M . O . ; and C . Revnold , J . O . 54 ; S . Clarke , J . VV . ; R . » V . Lees , J . O .: Rev . W . C . Browne , Chap . '; and A . J . Blackman , I . G . 63 ; H . C . Manner , J . VV . 140 ; W . Green , P . P . G . A . DC , 305 ; A . Knight Prescott , 349 , P . D . 'G . J . W . Bengal ; J . Mead , S . W . 349 ; J . Gibson , S . VV . 37 ; D . Enington Loveland , 320 ; G . Carter , Tyler 2 ; J . Exell , Tyler 17 ; and J . Hall , Tylcr 37 .
The brethren having assembled in thc lodge room , the Prov . Grand Officers entered in procession , and the Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form . After reading and confirming the niinutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge held at Southampton , Bro . LOVELAND LOVELAND , D . P . G . M . M ., said that before proceeding
to any other business he felt it incumbent upon him to propose a vote of condolence to the R . W . P . G . M . M ., Bro . Rev . Canon Portal , on the loss he had sustained by the death of his son . He was sure that all the brethren regretted his absence , but he did not feel able to come amongst them that day .
Bro . Rev . THOYTS , P . P . G . Chaplain , seconded , and it was carried unanimously . The Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts were received and passed . On the proposition of Bro . L OVELAND LOVELAND , and seconded by Bro . Rev . J . N . PALMER , P . G . S . W ., a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . J . R . Rastrick , P . G . Treas ., who was again unanimously re-elected .
Bro . TILLING , P . G . Sec , gave a statement as to the business of the province , showing it contained 310 members ; 56 meetings had taken place , and 39 advancements . Letters of apology were read from Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary , and several other brethren . Bro . LOVELAND LOVELAND proposed , and Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE seconded , that the sum of ^ 5 5 s . be voted to the Mark Benevolent Institution Fund , and was carried unanimously .
The sum of £ 4 . 4 s . was also voted to the Wyndham Lodge towards defraying the expenses of entertaining the Prov . Grand Lodge that day . The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : —
Bro . R . Loveland Loveland ... ... ... Prov , D . G . M . „ C . S . Ward , 37 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ A . Knight Prescott , 349 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ F . Powell , 305 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ A . B . Atkinson , 125 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . O . „ R . Roberton , 140 ... ,.. ,.. Prov . G . J O . „ A . G . Barker , 37 ... ,., ... Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Scott Ramsey , 37 ... .,, ... Prov . G . Chap .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
officers cf Grand Lodge , proposed "The Health of the R . W . Bro . Earl Amherst , Prov , Grand Master , " the toast being received with acclamation . He rejoiced to find that toast so heartily received , though he had not had an atom of doubt that it would be so , because he knew the loyalty of the brethren of the Province of Kent . He reminded them that the last Prov . Grand Lodge held in Folkestone
was so far back as 1867 , and it was a curious coincidence that that was the only on which their Prov . G . Master was absent from the festival . That absence was caused by unavoidable circumstances . But if they warned any prool of the deep and active interest which the noble Earl tonkin matters concerning Freemasonry , he pointed to the fact thai only once in 26 years had Earl Amherst been away from the Annual
Festivals of the Province of Kent . ( Loud cheers . ) His lordship was appoinied Prov . Grand Master in 1 S 60 , at Gravesend , and at that time the province could only boast of 17 lodges , with something like 600 or 700 members . That was very unlike the return they had made that day , when there were 54 lodges , and 2 S 00 members . ( Cheers . ) About eighty joined in the course of last year . But although the lodges had so vastly increased in strength ,
it must be borne in mind that they had by no means deteriorated in quality , and they looked forward to having as good members in thc future , as they were fortunate enough now to number in their ranks . One reason why he congratulated their esteemed Prov . G . M . upon the increase of the Craft was that , whereas in times past it was only a spasmodic £ 50 or £ 100 that they were enabled to transmit to the Masonic Charities , on this
occasion , for instance , they had voted £ 65 to cases of necessity _ in their own province , and £ 400 towards the funds of the great Institutions of which they were all so justly proud . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast having been received with many demonstrations of welcome , The PROV . GRAND MASTER returned thanks for the cordial reception with which he had been greeted on this interesting occasion . During the
many years he had ruled over this province he had been so favoured with healih and strength lhat he had only once been absent on the occasion of Prov . Grand Lodge . He held that no man ought to undertake an office unless he was prepared and willing to carry out his duties . ( Hear , hear . ) Supposing he had many votes to dispose of that day , he did not know which would come uppermost in his mind , his love for politics or Freemasonry ;
but , having given Freemasonry his vote that day , they had it all their own way . ( Laughter and applause . ) Nothing but the pressure of imperative duty would ever keep him away from them . ( Cheers . ) They had had a very successful year in Kent . It had ' been his pleasurable duty to preside at the consecration of two new lodges , whic ! he hoped would add very considerably to the lustre of the Province of Kent , and result in an accession to
their strength . They were now deliberating as to the issue of a warrant for the 551 b lodge , whether there was sufficient room in the place in which it wasproposed to found it . All they desired was the assurance of its continued success . ( Hear , hear . ) That day too , they had had a very interesting ceremony—that of laying the foundation-stone' of what he hoped would become ihe home of Freemasonry in the town of Folkestone . He was afraid ,
however , lhat the ladies who were present would believe he had deliberately laid himself out to " sell" them , by reason of the extraordinary brevity of the pt r ' ormance . ( Laughter . ) He hoped the province would go on in prosperity and success ; and so long as he was permitted to rule over them they would receive the toast of his health with no less cordiality than they had that da \' .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER next proposed "The V . W . Bro . J . Smith Eastes , D . P . G . M ., " to whom he passed a warm encomium for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties entrusted to him . He ( the speaker ) did not know what he should have done without Bro . Eastes . The toast was heartily received , and The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER , in the course of his response ,
said he had occupied the proud position he now filled for 10 or 11 years , and that time had been very agreeable to himself . He admitted there were certain difficulties connected with the office ; but he had always felt such a deep love for Freemasonry , that he could not neglect anything it was in his power to do for the benefit of the Craft . He referred at some length to the gratifying increase in their Masonic strength since Prov . Grand Lodge last assembled in Folkestone , and to the efficiency of the members of the Temple
Lodge , under whose banner they had met that day . Many of the brethren of that lodge could now perform the work much better than he ( the speaker ) could do at the time he alluded to , and hehad initiated many members into the Temple Lodge . It was a matter of great gratification to him to see the way in which they had entertained Prov . Grand Lodge , and there could be no one present who would feel that he could be more heartily welcomed elsewhere . ( Cheers . )
In proposing "The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , Earl AMHERST observed that there was now no difficulty in finding eligible recipients of the purple ; the dfficulty was rather to choose from so many . That day he had invested several brethren whose services to Freemasonry deserved that honour . ( Heir , hear . ) He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Hart , Prov . G . J . W ., whose geniality and useful services to the Craft
had won for him a very hign place in Masonry , and had endeared him to all his brethren in the Temjle Lodge . ( Cheers . ) He ( the speaker ) was glad to recognise ihe services of the Grand Officers , and looked forward with pleasant anticipations to co-operation with them in the future . Bro . G . L . HART , Prov . G . J . W ., said it was utterly impossible for him to find words adequately to express his sense of the honour which had
been conferred upon him that day . It would be false delicacy on his part if he did not say he was very proud of the position which by their kindness he now occupied . It would ever remain in his memory as one of the greatest " red-letter " days of his life . It was his privilege to represent the Temple Lodge at the recent Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and it was with feelings of exultation that he found Kent came out first in the
list of subscriptions . ( Cheers . ) He referred to the great kindness of the noble Earl in laying the memorial stone of the new M ? sonic Hall , and said the promotion of that company had been actuated by one motive only , the advancement of Freemasonry in the Province of Kent . He hoped the province would occupy the high position it now enjoyed in the estimation of the noble Earl during the many years they all trusted he would be spared to rule over them . ( Cheers . )
Bro . ALFRED SPENCER , Prov . G . Sec , then proposed "The Masonic Charities , " with a few appropriate remarks concerning each of the three Institutions . A large number of boys and girls had been educated , maintained , and fed at the homes at Wood Green and Battersea , where they hid been trained to the discharge of their duties in after life , whilst at the Od People's home at Croydon , every comlort was provided for the aged and decayed so as to enable ihem peacefully to spend their declining days .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
He spoke of the latter Institution somewhat feelingly , because at the last festival he occupied the proud position of sending in the largest return of any province . ( Cheers . ) He concluded by earnestly appealing to them to support the Institutions which had been the means of doing so much good to the Craft in past years .
Bro . F . BINCKES , in responding , said as a constant attendant at the anniversary Festival of the Province of Kent for many years , it was utterly impossible for him to find any new words in which to acknowledge their cordial reception of this toast . He thanked Bro . Spencer for endeavouring to enlist the sympathies of the brethren on behalf of the great Institutions of the Craft , wilh one of which he had had the honour of being associated
since the year 1861 . He also alluded to the successful Festival of the Boys ' School held four years ago at the Crystal Palace , under the presidency of their Prov . Grand Master , then Lord Holmesdale . Kent still maintained the blue ribbon of the Order , and he hoped it would continue to do so and that the VVhite Horse of Kent would maintain its title of " Invicta . " Bro . J . TERRY also responded on behalf of the Royal Benevolent
Institution , of which he is the Secretary . He thanked the province for the vote it annually made , and Bro . Spencer for the magnificent total of , £ 400 sent up in the course of last year . He also thanked Bro . Warne , their Prov . G . S . W . for bringing in a total of £ 260 , and Bro . Hart for his admirable list of ^ 46 . He spoke of the liberal and consistent support always given by Kent to the Charities and which he hoped would be long sustained . The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in proposing "The Visitors , " said the list
included many distinguished brethren from London and elsewhere whom they were all proud and delighted to welcome . He associated with the toast the name of Bro . James Willing , jun ., a well-known Past Master and ardent supporter of Freemasonry in London and the provinces also . Bro . WILLING replied in a few well chosen sentences , thanking the brethren of Kent for the magnificent hospitality they had shown the visitors on that auspicious occasion . ( Cheers . )
The PROV . GRAND MASTER next gave "The Committee of the Temple Lodge , " and in doing so said the present gathering had been the most successful ever held in the province . For this they were indebted to the admirable arrangements made by the brethren of the Temple Lodge , to whom he wished every success in the enterprise they had just entered upon . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . H . Stock , the oldest Past Master , and father of the lodge , and Bro * Alfred Pelts , the present W . M .
These brethren having responded , the list was fittingly concluded by the Tyler , and the brethren repaired to the gardens and promenade to enjoy the evening breezes ( rom thu sea , which proved delightfully refreshing after the oppressive heat of the day . A majority of the visitors left Folkestone by the last train for their respective homes , but not a few remained and tested the excellent arrangements of the popular Pavilion Hotel , with which thev expressed themselves abundantly satisfied .
The proceedings at the banquet were enlivened by a choice selection of vocal music , under the direction of Bro . Theodore Distin , assisted by Miss Louisa Distin , Bros . Arthur Thompson , and Fred . Cozens . Bro . H . S . Roberts lending efficient aid as accompanyist at the pianoforte .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Hants And Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT .
The annual meeting of the above province was held at the Masonic Hall , Basingstoke , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., under the banner of the Wyndham Mark Lodge , No . 37 . In consequence of a similar meeting being holden at the same time in the Province of Berks and Oxon , there was not a very large attendance . Amongst those present were Bros . R . Loveland Loveland , D . P . G . M . M ., presiding ; Rev . G . N . Palmer , 320 , P . G . S . W . ; T . W . Faulkner , P . M . 140 , P . P . G . S W ., acting P . G . J . W . ; R . J . Rastrick
P . M . 62 , P . G . Treas . ; G . J . Tilling , P . M . 63 , P . G . Sec . ; P . H . Emanuel , 62 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . J . Rix , P . M . 54 , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . Pigeon , jun ., 320 , acting P . G . Org . ; A . S . Blackman , 03 , P . G . I G . ! I . E . Le Feuvre , 03 , P . P . G . S . W ., P . G . M . O . of England ; F . W . Thoyts , 37 , P . P . G . Chap ., P . G . Chap , of England ; F . Sanders , J . VV ., and W . H . C . St . Clair , 2 ; Rev . C . S . Ward , W . M . ; J . Dew , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . Lear , P . P . G . J . D . ; A . J . Thatcher , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Rev . J . Scott Ramsay , J . W . ;
and A . G . Barker . J . O . 37 ; J . B . Harrison , P . P . G . J . D . ; E . Lehmann , M . O . ; and C . Revnold , J . O . 54 ; S . Clarke , J . VV . ; R . » V . Lees , J . O .: Rev . W . C . Browne , Chap . '; and A . J . Blackman , I . G . 63 ; H . C . Manner , J . VV . 140 ; W . Green , P . P . G . A . DC , 305 ; A . Knight Prescott , 349 , P . D . 'G . J . W . Bengal ; J . Mead , S . W . 349 ; J . Gibson , S . VV . 37 ; D . Enington Loveland , 320 ; G . Carter , Tyler 2 ; J . Exell , Tyler 17 ; and J . Hall , Tylcr 37 .
The brethren having assembled in thc lodge room , the Prov . Grand Officers entered in procession , and the Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form . After reading and confirming the niinutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge held at Southampton , Bro . LOVELAND LOVELAND , D . P . G . M . M ., said that before proceeding
to any other business he felt it incumbent upon him to propose a vote of condolence to the R . W . P . G . M . M ., Bro . Rev . Canon Portal , on the loss he had sustained by the death of his son . He was sure that all the brethren regretted his absence , but he did not feel able to come amongst them that day .
Bro . Rev . THOYTS , P . P . G . Chaplain , seconded , and it was carried unanimously . The Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts were received and passed . On the proposition of Bro . L OVELAND LOVELAND , and seconded by Bro . Rev . J . N . PALMER , P . G . S . W ., a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . J . R . Rastrick , P . G . Treas ., who was again unanimously re-elected .
Bro . TILLING , P . G . Sec , gave a statement as to the business of the province , showing it contained 310 members ; 56 meetings had taken place , and 39 advancements . Letters of apology were read from Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary , and several other brethren . Bro . LOVELAND LOVELAND proposed , and Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE seconded , that the sum of ^ 5 5 s . be voted to the Mark Benevolent Institution Fund , and was carried unanimously .
The sum of £ 4 . 4 s . was also voted to the Wyndham Lodge towards defraying the expenses of entertaining the Prov . Grand Lodge that day . The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : —
Bro . R . Loveland Loveland ... ... ... Prov , D . G . M . „ C . S . Ward , 37 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ A . Knight Prescott , 349 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ F . Powell , 305 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ A . B . Atkinson , 125 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . O . „ R . Roberton , 140 ... ,.. ,.. Prov . G . J O . „ A . G . Barker , 37 ... ,., ... Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Scott Ramsey , 37 ... .,, ... Prov . G . Chap .