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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Essex.
Wood , W . M . 2005 ; Joseph Clever , P . M . 2005 ; Samuel Lord , I . P . M . 433 ; Adam Smith . W . M . 413 ; Robert Smith , P . M . G 97 , & c . ; Joseph Grimes , W . M . 51 ; John Hutley , I . P . M 1024 ; Arthur G . Rickarby , I . P . M . i gg ; R . G . Kellett , P . M . 1312 ; F R Hales W . M . G 50 ; Edward Johnson , P . M . 206 ; John Noyes , W . M . Grand Stewards ' Lodge ; J . E . N . Whitlock , I . P . M . 12 S 0 , * J . Taylor , -un ., W . M . 1 S 17 ; F 1 Snell . P . M . i « i : F . P . Suthery , W . M . 276 ; Henry King , P . M . 12 S 0 ; H . J .
Skint-ley , Org . G 97 ; H . Burner * , J . D . 1343 ; Walter Rowe , J . W . 1543 ; J . L . Franklin , I . G . 1543 ; G . H . Finch , S . W . 2005 ; E . J . Acworth , Treas . 2077 ; Jas . Salmon , SW . 2077 ; W . J . London , S . D . 2077 * , J . Carew Cox , J . W . 12 S 0 ; G . J , Thompson , 1457 * . Herbert Day , * 437 5 J- M ; Jennings , ' 457 5 VV . R . Willcocks , 51 ; J . G . Flitton , 1 G 0 ; W . Dwyer , 1709 ; M . VV . Meade , 1977 ; S . Munson , 51 ; G . M .
Taylor , 12 S 0 ; Edward Powell , 1 S 23 ; H . S . G . Boswell , 12 S 0 ; Geo . Brown , 1977 ; J . Glass , 453 ; Alfred Emson , 12 S 0 ; A . J . Dixie , 453 ; H . J . Sibly , 453 ; F . H . Bennett , 12 S 0 ; D . B . Flack , 441 ; W . J . Ward , 1 S 23 ; F . Wheelhouse , 1237 ; J . T . Stanton , 107 ; VV . Wilson , 15 S 0 ; G . H . Baxter , 1000 ; A . Martin , 1000 ; B . L . Gandy , and others .
After a preliminary meeting , which met at one o ' clock for the purpose of auditing the Treasurer ' s accounts , Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at 1 . 45 , and the Provincial Grand Master was saluted according to ancient custom . Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Titos . J . RALLING , read the minutes of the Prov . Grand Lodge which was held last year at Maiden , and the same being approved were confirmed by the Prov . G . M .
The roll of the lodges of the province was then called over , when all except the Tilbury Lodge were found to be properly represented . One of the members of Prov . Grand Lodge submitted the question lo the Prov . Grand Master whether the Tilbury Lodge had complied with
Bye-Law No . 6 , which prescribes that " each lodge in lhe province shall be . represented at the Prov . Grand Lodge , either by its Master or its Wardens , or by one of ils Past Masters , and that in default such lodge should pay 40 s . lo lhe funds of Prov . Grand Lodge , " and concluded by moving that the Bye-Law be enforced .
The PROV . G . SEC . said that the Tilbury Lodge was there represented only by an honorary member . The PROV . G . MASTER said it appeared to him that that was not a compliance with the order . The member of the Tilbury Lodge said that though a P . M ., he was not a P . M . of the Tilbury Lodge , and was there simply as an ordinary member . He did not know whether he could be allowed to represent the Tilbury Lodge .
The SECRETARY read a communication from the Master of the Tilbury Lodge stating that he was engaged in London upon an arbitration which was meeting every day , and that that was the only cause of his absence . The S . W . said that he had received a telegram from the Master of the Tilbury Lodge requesting him to ask the R . W . Prov . Grand Master to excuse his absence .
The R . W . PROV . G . MASTER said it appeared to him that the spirit of the law was , that if a lodge was not represented by one of its principal officers , or by a Past Master , and did not tender any apology , that was a case in which a fine should be inflicted . But in the present case an ample apology had been given , and he thought he should be justified in remitting the fine on that occasion . The motion that the Bye-Law be enforced was then withdrawn .
From the report as to the condition of the province , read by thc PROV , G . SEC , it appeared that there were 24 lodges , numbering 111 S members , paying Prov . Grand Lodge fees , £ 90 ios ., and £ 26 5 s . to Charity Fund . This was an increase over last year of in members , £ 5 7 s . in fees , and £ 2 ios . Charity Fund .
The PROV . G . SEC . then read the Auditor's report , showing a balance of £ 60 us . 2 d . in P . G . Treasurer ' s hands , which report was approved and adopted . Bro . H . E . DEHANE , P . P . G . S . D ., read a report of the representatives of the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , held 4 th March , under the presidency of the V . W . the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , when it was
decided to support the candidature of Mrs . Allen for the Benevolent Institution , and Florence Ann Dunlop for the Girls' School , the result being that out of 3265 votes polled lor the two cases , 1341 were provided by the province , and both candidates were successful . Bro . Dehane , in thanking those who had sent their proxies to the Provincial Charity Committee , remarked upon the larger amount of support now accorded to them , and
pointed out that without full and combined co-operation it would be almost impossible to carry in a candidate , but that with the full support of the province a candidate was secure of election . The brethren who represented the Committee were Bros . Dehane , E . Shedd , F . Wood , and R . Clowes . The report of the Charity Committee was approved and adopted . The R . W . PROV . GRAND MASTER then said that it was a very pleasing
duty to him to address them again at that interesting meeting . He need not say what great pleasure it gave him to meet the brethren of the province , because he found that on all occasions , when a Masonic duty brought them together , the brethren were most cordial and hearty in supporting their Provincial Grand Master . On this occasion they had proved themselves quite up to the mark again . It was very pleasant for him to be there in
that charming town , and to find that the preparations for holding the Provincial Grand Lodge had been so excellently conducted by the Master and members of the Walden Lodge . It was very satisfactory to him to be able to tell them that Masonry was flourishing in the province . This was , of course , due to the exertions of the individual Masons of the province all working together in the cordial spirit that they had hitherto done . He was
pleased to remind them that two new lodges had been established in lhe province during the past year . The first of these he had consecrated , and the second had been consecrated by his able Deputy , and the way in which those lodges had been conducted showed that they were perfectly right in consecrating them . There were now 40 members in the Priory Lodge , and he had no doubt that the Epping Forest Lodge , which filled a vacancy ,
would prove itself worthy of freemasonry . At the same time , hc would tell them that the province had not been unmindful of the Charities , as the report which had just been read fully demonstrated . They could not expect , however , the large sums of money which were collected when he had the honour of presiding at the Festival of the Girls' School , when out of 15 , 000 odd pounds , 1000 pounds was contributed by the Province of Essex .
He desired to take this opportunity of thanking the province for the support they gave him on that occasion . He found lhat this year also they had done extremely well , the contributions of the province amounting to nearly £ 800 at the three Festivals . This was a province which could not be considered particularly rich ; relying as it did , he was sorry to say , almost ent rely upon agriculture , that was a most creditable contribution to the three Charities . Their Charity Committee had been most successful in doing good work ; they had carried in their two candidates , and their
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thanks were due to those who served on the Charity Committee . He thought it was very satisfactory , and they could see that they had only to put their shoulder to the wheel to be able to carry in their candidates . It appeared to him most desirable that as far as possible they should all of them hand over their proxies into the hands of Provincial Grand Lodge . He thought there was not much more that he had to speak of . He might mention that
his attention had been called to the fact that it might be desirable if Secretaries of lodges after the installation would send in the names of those ready to serve on the Charity Committee . He believed that this had been done as a rule ; but he thought it desirable that the practice should be more regularly adhered to ; he felt sure that it was only necessary for him to mention it in passing . He thought it might not be out of place for him to
mention also that since they last met Bro . Philbrick had received Grand honours , having been appointed Grand Registrar of England . ( Applause . ) That was a matter of hearty congratulation to all the brethren of the province . No ' one had worked harder than Bro . Philbrick , and no one more deserved the honour . ( Renewed applause . ) The arduous duties connected with his new post would not , however , occasion the resignation of the office
he held in that province . He was afraid that Bro . Philbrick would not be able to be present that day , but he had just received a telegram to say that he was now on his way to join them . There was another thing that he should like to mention , which was that their old and esteemed Bro . Lucking had also received honours from Grand Lodge . ( Applause . ) There was no person to whom he could more sincere !} ' wish good luck , and he was sure
that feeling would be shared equally by all members of Provincial Grand Lodge . In conclusion , he hoped they would remember this—whenever he could see his way to make a new lodge , provided it did not clash with interests already existing , he should always be happy to give the formation of a new lodge his hearty support . ( Applause . ) The next business was the election of Provincial Grand Treasurer , and
Bro . DURRANT having been unanimously re-elected , the worthy brother rose and said he again thanked them very heartily for having elected him as their Treasurer . He was delighted to think that they were satisfied with the way in which he conducted their exchequer , and it would be his endeavour in thc future to continue to keep the accounts in the same satisfactory
manner . The rest of the Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed and invested by the Provincial Grand Master , and they were afterwards saluted by the members of Provincial Grand Lodge according to ancient custom . The following is the list of Provincial Grand Officers for the year :
Bro . Barre L . Tandy , W . M . 1280 ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ F . R . Hales , W . M . 650 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . ,, Andrew Durrant , P . M . and Treas . 276 ( 7 th year ) Prov . G . Treas . „ Thos . J . Ralling , P . M . and Sec . 51 ( 9 th year ) ... Prov . G . Sec . „ R . Haward Ives , I . P . M . 51 ... ... Prov . G . A . Sec . „ F . P . Suthery , W . M . 276 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ F . D . Grayson , W . M . 1000 ... ... Prov . G . T . D .
,, Rev . Henry Stevens , Chap . 1280 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Fred . I . Snell , P . M . and Treas . 1543 ... Prov . G . Reg . „ John Glass , I . P . M . 453 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ A . Lucking , P . M . and Sec . 1000 ( i 2 lhyear ) ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ C . Beaumont , W . M . 1343 ¦••... Prov . G . A . D . C .
„ R . G . Kellett , I . P . M . 1312 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . B . „ John Hutley , I . P . M . 1024 ] ... ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ John Taylor , jun ., W . M . 1 S 17 ... ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ G . J . Thompson , 1457 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ A . G . Rickarby , I . P . M . 1799 •••¦••Prov - G . Purst . „ S . Lord , I . P . M . 433 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst .
,, Joseph Grimes , VV . M . 51 ... ... " „ John Corbie , W . M . 453 ... „ H . King , LP . M . 1280 f-Prov . G . Stwds . „ F . il . Emson , P . M . 1280 ... ... ... 1 ,, Joseph Clever , P . M . 2005 ... ... I „ A . Rattray , W . M . 1543 ' ... .,. ... J „ T . S . Saiel , 276 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The Senior Grand Warden , Bro . B . L . Tandy , was elected a member of the Provincial Charity Committee , in room of the member retiring by rotation .
Bro . CLEVER , in the absence of Bro . Philbrick , proposed a resolution which stood in the agenda in the name of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , to the effect that the expenses incidental to the Charity Committee should be defrayed out of Provincial Charity Fund , and that Provincial Grand Lodge should appropriate the balance in support of one or other of the
Masonic Charities , notice of tlie proposed appropriation to be given in the Provincial Grand Lodge summons . This motion having been seconded , was carried , the Prov . Grand Treasurer having first explained that the expenses referred to , which averaged about £ 6 per annum , had previously been paid out of Prov . Grand Lodge funds .
Bro . TURNER , P . P . G . O ., then proposed "That the sum of 25 guineas be paid to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in the name of the Essex Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Turner explained that his reason for leaving out the Girls ' School was that important additions were being made to the Institution at
Wood Green , for which funds were needed , besides which , the Girls' School had benefited by the contributions of the province very largely at their last Festival . He wished , however , to make the vote to the Boys' School 30 guineas instead of 25 guineas , as they would thereby obtain very much greater voting power .
The R . VV . PROV . GRAND MASTER said he did not think it was competent for Bro . Turner to go beyond the scope of the notice of motion . Another member then proposed , as an amendment , that the sum to be voted be increased from 25 guineas to 30 guineas . Bro . J OSHUA NUNN asked whether any amount of money could be voted by Provincial Grand Lodge unless the amount were printed in the summons . He asked for information .
The R . W . PROV . GR \ ND MASTER said no doubt it was somewhat out of order , the usual custom being that the sum to be voted should be stated in the notice paper , but on this occasion it appeared to be so important that the extra £ 5 should be voted , that he thought the brethren would agree wilh him that the amendment should be carried . The amendment was then put and carried .
A motion , standing in the name of VV . Bro . J OSEPH BELL , P . P . G . J . W ., as lo the length of notice to be given of motions intended to be broug ht forward in Prov . Grand Lodge , gave rise to some discussion , and it was ultimately agreed lhat the matter should stand over and be reconsidered at the Prov . Grand Lodge next year ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Essex.
Wood , W . M . 2005 ; Joseph Clever , P . M . 2005 ; Samuel Lord , I . P . M . 433 ; Adam Smith . W . M . 413 ; Robert Smith , P . M . G 97 , & c . ; Joseph Grimes , W . M . 51 ; John Hutley , I . P . M 1024 ; Arthur G . Rickarby , I . P . M . i gg ; R . G . Kellett , P . M . 1312 ; F R Hales W . M . G 50 ; Edward Johnson , P . M . 206 ; John Noyes , W . M . Grand Stewards ' Lodge ; J . E . N . Whitlock , I . P . M . 12 S 0 , * J . Taylor , -un ., W . M . 1 S 17 ; F 1 Snell . P . M . i « i : F . P . Suthery , W . M . 276 ; Henry King , P . M . 12 S 0 ; H . J .
Skint-ley , Org . G 97 ; H . Burner * , J . D . 1343 ; Walter Rowe , J . W . 1543 ; J . L . Franklin , I . G . 1543 ; G . H . Finch , S . W . 2005 ; E . J . Acworth , Treas . 2077 ; Jas . Salmon , SW . 2077 ; W . J . London , S . D . 2077 * , J . Carew Cox , J . W . 12 S 0 ; G . J , Thompson , 1457 * . Herbert Day , * 437 5 J- M ; Jennings , ' 457 5 VV . R . Willcocks , 51 ; J . G . Flitton , 1 G 0 ; W . Dwyer , 1709 ; M . VV . Meade , 1977 ; S . Munson , 51 ; G . M .
Taylor , 12 S 0 ; Edward Powell , 1 S 23 ; H . S . G . Boswell , 12 S 0 ; Geo . Brown , 1977 ; J . Glass , 453 ; Alfred Emson , 12 S 0 ; A . J . Dixie , 453 ; H . J . Sibly , 453 ; F . H . Bennett , 12 S 0 ; D . B . Flack , 441 ; W . J . Ward , 1 S 23 ; F . Wheelhouse , 1237 ; J . T . Stanton , 107 ; VV . Wilson , 15 S 0 ; G . H . Baxter , 1000 ; A . Martin , 1000 ; B . L . Gandy , and others .
After a preliminary meeting , which met at one o ' clock for the purpose of auditing the Treasurer ' s accounts , Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at 1 . 45 , and the Provincial Grand Master was saluted according to ancient custom . Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Titos . J . RALLING , read the minutes of the Prov . Grand Lodge which was held last year at Maiden , and the same being approved were confirmed by the Prov . G . M .
The roll of the lodges of the province was then called over , when all except the Tilbury Lodge were found to be properly represented . One of the members of Prov . Grand Lodge submitted the question lo the Prov . Grand Master whether the Tilbury Lodge had complied with
Bye-Law No . 6 , which prescribes that " each lodge in lhe province shall be . represented at the Prov . Grand Lodge , either by its Master or its Wardens , or by one of ils Past Masters , and that in default such lodge should pay 40 s . lo lhe funds of Prov . Grand Lodge , " and concluded by moving that the Bye-Law be enforced .
The PROV . G . SEC . said that the Tilbury Lodge was there represented only by an honorary member . The PROV . G . MASTER said it appeared to him that that was not a compliance with the order . The member of the Tilbury Lodge said that though a P . M ., he was not a P . M . of the Tilbury Lodge , and was there simply as an ordinary member . He did not know whether he could be allowed to represent the Tilbury Lodge .
The SECRETARY read a communication from the Master of the Tilbury Lodge stating that he was engaged in London upon an arbitration which was meeting every day , and that that was the only cause of his absence . The S . W . said that he had received a telegram from the Master of the Tilbury Lodge requesting him to ask the R . W . Prov . Grand Master to excuse his absence .
The R . W . PROV . G . MASTER said it appeared to him that the spirit of the law was , that if a lodge was not represented by one of its principal officers , or by a Past Master , and did not tender any apology , that was a case in which a fine should be inflicted . But in the present case an ample apology had been given , and he thought he should be justified in remitting the fine on that occasion . The motion that the Bye-Law be enforced was then withdrawn .
From the report as to the condition of the province , read by thc PROV , G . SEC , it appeared that there were 24 lodges , numbering 111 S members , paying Prov . Grand Lodge fees , £ 90 ios ., and £ 26 5 s . to Charity Fund . This was an increase over last year of in members , £ 5 7 s . in fees , and £ 2 ios . Charity Fund .
The PROV . G . SEC . then read the Auditor's report , showing a balance of £ 60 us . 2 d . in P . G . Treasurer ' s hands , which report was approved and adopted . Bro . H . E . DEHANE , P . P . G . S . D ., read a report of the representatives of the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , held 4 th March , under the presidency of the V . W . the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , when it was
decided to support the candidature of Mrs . Allen for the Benevolent Institution , and Florence Ann Dunlop for the Girls' School , the result being that out of 3265 votes polled lor the two cases , 1341 were provided by the province , and both candidates were successful . Bro . Dehane , in thanking those who had sent their proxies to the Provincial Charity Committee , remarked upon the larger amount of support now accorded to them , and
pointed out that without full and combined co-operation it would be almost impossible to carry in a candidate , but that with the full support of the province a candidate was secure of election . The brethren who represented the Committee were Bros . Dehane , E . Shedd , F . Wood , and R . Clowes . The report of the Charity Committee was approved and adopted . The R . W . PROV . GRAND MASTER then said that it was a very pleasing
duty to him to address them again at that interesting meeting . He need not say what great pleasure it gave him to meet the brethren of the province , because he found that on all occasions , when a Masonic duty brought them together , the brethren were most cordial and hearty in supporting their Provincial Grand Master . On this occasion they had proved themselves quite up to the mark again . It was very pleasant for him to be there in
that charming town , and to find that the preparations for holding the Provincial Grand Lodge had been so excellently conducted by the Master and members of the Walden Lodge . It was very satisfactory to him to be able to tell them that Masonry was flourishing in the province . This was , of course , due to the exertions of the individual Masons of the province all working together in the cordial spirit that they had hitherto done . He was
pleased to remind them that two new lodges had been established in lhe province during the past year . The first of these he had consecrated , and the second had been consecrated by his able Deputy , and the way in which those lodges had been conducted showed that they were perfectly right in consecrating them . There were now 40 members in the Priory Lodge , and he had no doubt that the Epping Forest Lodge , which filled a vacancy ,
would prove itself worthy of freemasonry . At the same time , hc would tell them that the province had not been unmindful of the Charities , as the report which had just been read fully demonstrated . They could not expect , however , the large sums of money which were collected when he had the honour of presiding at the Festival of the Girls' School , when out of 15 , 000 odd pounds , 1000 pounds was contributed by the Province of Essex .
He desired to take this opportunity of thanking the province for the support they gave him on that occasion . He found lhat this year also they had done extremely well , the contributions of the province amounting to nearly £ 800 at the three Festivals . This was a province which could not be considered particularly rich ; relying as it did , he was sorry to say , almost ent rely upon agriculture , that was a most creditable contribution to the three Charities . Their Charity Committee had been most successful in doing good work ; they had carried in their two candidates , and their
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thanks were due to those who served on the Charity Committee . He thought it was very satisfactory , and they could see that they had only to put their shoulder to the wheel to be able to carry in their candidates . It appeared to him most desirable that as far as possible they should all of them hand over their proxies into the hands of Provincial Grand Lodge . He thought there was not much more that he had to speak of . He might mention that
his attention had been called to the fact that it might be desirable if Secretaries of lodges after the installation would send in the names of those ready to serve on the Charity Committee . He believed that this had been done as a rule ; but he thought it desirable that the practice should be more regularly adhered to ; he felt sure that it was only necessary for him to mention it in passing . He thought it might not be out of place for him to
mention also that since they last met Bro . Philbrick had received Grand honours , having been appointed Grand Registrar of England . ( Applause . ) That was a matter of hearty congratulation to all the brethren of the province . No ' one had worked harder than Bro . Philbrick , and no one more deserved the honour . ( Renewed applause . ) The arduous duties connected with his new post would not , however , occasion the resignation of the office
he held in that province . He was afraid that Bro . Philbrick would not be able to be present that day , but he had just received a telegram to say that he was now on his way to join them . There was another thing that he should like to mention , which was that their old and esteemed Bro . Lucking had also received honours from Grand Lodge . ( Applause . ) There was no person to whom he could more sincere !} ' wish good luck , and he was sure
that feeling would be shared equally by all members of Provincial Grand Lodge . In conclusion , he hoped they would remember this—whenever he could see his way to make a new lodge , provided it did not clash with interests already existing , he should always be happy to give the formation of a new lodge his hearty support . ( Applause . ) The next business was the election of Provincial Grand Treasurer , and
Bro . DURRANT having been unanimously re-elected , the worthy brother rose and said he again thanked them very heartily for having elected him as their Treasurer . He was delighted to think that they were satisfied with the way in which he conducted their exchequer , and it would be his endeavour in thc future to continue to keep the accounts in the same satisfactory
manner . The rest of the Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed and invested by the Provincial Grand Master , and they were afterwards saluted by the members of Provincial Grand Lodge according to ancient custom . The following is the list of Provincial Grand Officers for the year :
Bro . Barre L . Tandy , W . M . 1280 ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ F . R . Hales , W . M . 650 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . ,, Andrew Durrant , P . M . and Treas . 276 ( 7 th year ) Prov . G . Treas . „ Thos . J . Ralling , P . M . and Sec . 51 ( 9 th year ) ... Prov . G . Sec . „ R . Haward Ives , I . P . M . 51 ... ... Prov . G . A . Sec . „ F . P . Suthery , W . M . 276 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ F . D . Grayson , W . M . 1000 ... ... Prov . G . T . D .
,, Rev . Henry Stevens , Chap . 1280 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Fred . I . Snell , P . M . and Treas . 1543 ... Prov . G . Reg . „ John Glass , I . P . M . 453 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ A . Lucking , P . M . and Sec . 1000 ( i 2 lhyear ) ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ C . Beaumont , W . M . 1343 ¦••... Prov . G . A . D . C .
„ R . G . Kellett , I . P . M . 1312 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . B . „ John Hutley , I . P . M . 1024 ] ... ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ John Taylor , jun ., W . M . 1 S 17 ... ... Prov . G . Std . B . „ G . J . Thompson , 1457 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ A . G . Rickarby , I . P . M . 1799 •••¦••Prov - G . Purst . „ S . Lord , I . P . M . 433 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst .
,, Joseph Grimes , VV . M . 51 ... ... " „ John Corbie , W . M . 453 ... „ H . King , LP . M . 1280 f-Prov . G . Stwds . „ F . il . Emson , P . M . 1280 ... ... ... 1 ,, Joseph Clever , P . M . 2005 ... ... I „ A . Rattray , W . M . 1543 ' ... .,. ... J „ T . S . Saiel , 276 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
The Senior Grand Warden , Bro . B . L . Tandy , was elected a member of the Provincial Charity Committee , in room of the member retiring by rotation .
Bro . CLEVER , in the absence of Bro . Philbrick , proposed a resolution which stood in the agenda in the name of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , to the effect that the expenses incidental to the Charity Committee should be defrayed out of Provincial Charity Fund , and that Provincial Grand Lodge should appropriate the balance in support of one or other of the
Masonic Charities , notice of tlie proposed appropriation to be given in the Provincial Grand Lodge summons . This motion having been seconded , was carried , the Prov . Grand Treasurer having first explained that the expenses referred to , which averaged about £ 6 per annum , had previously been paid out of Prov . Grand Lodge funds .
Bro . TURNER , P . P . G . O ., then proposed "That the sum of 25 guineas be paid to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in the name of the Essex Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Turner explained that his reason for leaving out the Girls ' School was that important additions were being made to the Institution at
Wood Green , for which funds were needed , besides which , the Girls' School had benefited by the contributions of the province very largely at their last Festival . He wished , however , to make the vote to the Boys' School 30 guineas instead of 25 guineas , as they would thereby obtain very much greater voting power .
The R . VV . PROV . GRAND MASTER said he did not think it was competent for Bro . Turner to go beyond the scope of the notice of motion . Another member then proposed , as an amendment , that the sum to be voted be increased from 25 guineas to 30 guineas . Bro . J OSHUA NUNN asked whether any amount of money could be voted by Provincial Grand Lodge unless the amount were printed in the summons . He asked for information .
The R . W . PROV . GR \ ND MASTER said no doubt it was somewhat out of order , the usual custom being that the sum to be voted should be stated in the notice paper , but on this occasion it appeared to be so important that the extra £ 5 should be voted , that he thought the brethren would agree wilh him that the amendment should be carried . The amendment was then put and carried .
A motion , standing in the name of VV . Bro . J OSEPH BELL , P . P . G . J . W ., as lo the length of notice to be given of motions intended to be broug ht forward in Prov . Grand Lodge , gave rise to some discussion , and it was ultimately agreed lhat the matter should stand over and be reconsidered at the Prov . Grand Lodge next year ,