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returned to Grand Lodge . The rest of the clothing is procured by the Representative . Many of your readers will , doubtless , be surprised at this variety in clothing , but it is well to have it so . But the clothing does not vary more than the working in points non-essential , as no two Masonic bodies work in exactly the same way . This I look on , and I have by experience
learned to be , one of our greatest safeguards against impostors . I am aware that many think there should be a perfect uniformity all over the world , in non-essential , as there is in every essential , and by knowing which essentials every true Mason , come he from north , south , east , or west , can obtain admission into any lodge he may wish to visit .
Our valued and R . W . Bro . Theodore S . Parvin , Grand Sec . of Iowa , has truly styled this vain idea of uniformity in non-essentials as " a myth . " I would go much further and call it an evil , which , I am sorry to say , some Irish and Scotch brethren , not understanding or apparently appreciating the grandeur and beauty of the Masonic
working in non-essentials in England , Ireland , and Scotland ( when taken separately , and as each of them being a perfect system of working within itself ) are , in their ignorance , trying to import ( especially into the grand old Irish working ) somewhat of the English working , and thus doing vast injury to both . Yours fraternally ,
JAMES H . NEILSON . 5 , Upper Mount-street , Dublin , 16 th August , 1879 .
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THE BANK HOLIDAY . C . Goodall , Printer , Cookridgestreet , Leeds . This is a facetious performance by a learned but anonymous brother of ours , in which the adventures of Daniel , the groom , and Mary , the parlour-maid , on St . Lubbock ' s Day , are " amusingly described . " We agree with the writer that the " rhymes occasionally to be found in this
composition are altogether unnecessary , " and that they "have been allowed to stand out of consideration for readers not yet educated up to the appreciation of a purely classical metre " is a proof of much consideration for his readers on part of the author . Poor Polly ' s sufferings may serve to show that the " course of true love never did run smooth , " but we refer our readers to the affecting and edifying little tale itself .
GREENHOUSE FAVOURITES . Groombridge & Sons . Part III . maintains its position as a work of art and interest . The illustrations are beautiful . To all who have greenhouses the work is invaluable . AT NIGHT IN A HOSPITAL . By E . LYNN LYNTON This interesting little pamphlet , which seems to be
intended for private circulation only , is a reprint from " Eelgravia . " It gives a most graphic account of the work of that most admirable institution , the London Hospital , and will well repay perusal and thought . Its statistics are very remarkable . This much needed hospital has a paid income of , £ 14 , 000 per annum , but its expenditure is
three times that amount . During 1878 , of 6448 in-patients , 4794 were admitted free , and 16 54 cases were recommended by Governors . Of 49 , 791 out-patients , 29 , 215 were treated free , and 20 , 576 were recommended by subscribers . As the writer truly says of its accounts " these items are not uninteresting . " From seventeen to
eighteen cwt . of artificial ice are used weekly . The milk bill is over £ 2100 yearly , eggs over £ 820 , and vegetables a few pounds less . Bread stands at £ 13 86 14 s . 3 d ., meat at £ 5777 18 s . 6 d . The water bill is £ 190 7 s . 8 d ., and coals and light come to £ 26 5 8 7 s . 2 d . Thus it is virtually a " Free Hospital , " nearly three-quarters of the
patients being received without the recommendation of subscribers , and admitted into wards according to the severity of their cases , as adjudged by the medical and surgical officers , while no accident or similarly urgent case , from whatever quarter it comes , is ever turned away , Need we say anything more to prove the value of this noble institution to the humbler classes , and the absurdity ,
in our opinion , and the irreligion of the movement which is seeking on grounds of political economy , or rather of Pharasaic selfishness , to interfere with these great free hospital institutions of ours , and make them self-supporting and remunerative . Happily , so far , it is only a very small section of the medical profession , always benevolent , which patronises such retrograde notions .
THE FOUR ELEMENTS . By FRATER J SARTAIN . Wm . Hildare , 734 , Samson-sireet , Philadelphia , U . S . This is a very mystic paper by a Rosicrucian adept , and more fitly belongs to our good contemporary the " Rosicrucian . " What it means , or to what it tends , vie are positively unable to say . The four elements represent
" earth , air , fire , and water , " but what they have to do with us , or we with them , in this mystic sense , it is impossible for us to guess , much less explain . But we are struck with the eloquence of the writer , and his ingenious moral application of mystic speculations . We can only
suppose that it is our personal denseness and want of Rosicrucian light which prevent us deriving all the benefit we ought to derive from so abstruse . and well written a production . To us it is " Chaldc , " to Rosicrucians it will , no doubt , be " Caviare . "
KELET . Buda Pesth . This is the official organ of Johannite Grand Lodge of Hungary , and though we are not privileged to read , much less understand , Hungarian , we are glad to recognize a contemporary well-printed , and which , no doubt , is of deep interest to all its Masonic compatriots .
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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE . —( continued . ) The P . G . M . then invested Ihe following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . W . G . Rogers , 39 Prov . D . G . M . „ H . Walrond , 303 Prov . S . G . W .
„ W . Hine-Haycock , 164 ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . R . Swansborough , 1181 " } p Q chaD , : „ Rev . C . W . H . Holley , 1753 ) rrov . 1 * . wiapiains „ H . G . Beachey , 1138 Prov . G . Treas . „ George Hirtzel , 39 ... ... Prov . G . Registrar .
„ J . Brewer , 251 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ H . D . Thomas , 444 Preiv . S . G . D . „ Alfred Latimer , 18 9 Pre v . J . G . D . „ T . B . Patterson , 112 5 Pruv . G . S . of Wks
„ Alfred Bedley , 39 Pre . v . G . D . of Cer „ B . Barber , 1254 Prov . A . G . D . of C ,, E . M . Vinnicombe , 39 ... ... Preiv . G . Org . „ Major Swann , 847 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ D . Box , 15 6 Prov . G . Purs . Bros . F . Pollard , 1284 ; J . Jcrman , " ) 39 ; Wm . Kdsky , » S 4 S * -l Pro ,. G . Stewards furse , 421 ; Harris Square , I 149 6 ; and E . J . Knight , 202 J Bro . Peter Blanchard , 444 Prov . G . Tyler .
„ John Rogers , 202 ... ... Prov . A . G . Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Tanner-Davy , the thanks of the Prov . Granel Lodge were given to the retiring Auditors , Bros . J . Way and V . Bird , who had most satisfactorily performed the duties of that office for several years . The following notice of motion stoi , d in the name of Bro . J . E . Curteis , P . P . G . S . W ., viz ., "That , having regard
to the difficulty , in securing the election of the adopted candidates of the province for the Royal Masonic Institutions for Boys and Girls , it is expedient to found an educational scheme confined to the province , which , whilst not antagonistic to the Charities before mentioned , will secure
speedy relief being afforded to a larger number of deserving cases than can be hoped for with the means at present at the disposal of the piovince ; that it be referred to the Committee of Petitions to draw up such a scheme and regulations for the management thereof . " However , alter expressing his views on the subject , he withdrew the motion .
On the proposition of Bro . Curteis , a vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master , Bro . Beach , for the way in which he had performed the ceremony of that day . In response , Rro . Beach thanked the Prov . Grand Lodge for the compliment paid him , and said he echoed the good wishes expressed on behalf of the new P . G . M . for a long life and a prosperous rule over the province .
The banquet was held at four o ' clock , at the Royal Public Rooms , which were prettily decorated for the occasion . A splendid cold collation was supplied by Messrs . Palmer and Batteishall , and it gave unqualified satisfaction . The Prov . Grand Master presided , and was supported by Bros . Beach , Rogers , Swansborough , Rev . John Carwithen , Hon . Hylton Joliffe , Tanner-Davy , Curteis , S .
Jones , Perry , Hine-Haycock , Elphinston Stone . The toast list commenced with " The Queen and the Craft , " proposed from the chair . Viscount Ebrington remarked that when a law was passed interfering with secret societies , the Ancient Society of Freemasons was specially excepted , and he was sure that they were not now less loyal than they were then .
"The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was also proposed from the chair . In doing so , the noble Chairm an said that His Royal Highness had , since his connection with Freemasonry , been of great advantage to the Craft , for he had brought to it the same interest and attention which made the English department of the Paris Exhibition such a grand success . ( Hear ,
hear . ) It was gratifying to know that His Royal Highness would soon be in that province again on the errand of laying the foundation stone of the Eddystone Lighthouse . That building seemed to him to represent in the water the three great principles of their Order—brotherly love , relief , and charity . On his journey , he was sure that His Royal Highness would have the good wishes of all .
( Applause . ) In proposing " The R . W . the Pro Grand Master of England , Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " the Chairman remarked that their Senate could challenge the Senate of the nation on two pointsthe speedincss of their legislation—for obstruction was not
one of those hidden mysteries of nature and science which had yet received much attention—and with regard to the illustrious names on its rolls . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Woodman , Past Grand Sword Bearer of England , and Past Master of No . 444 , Union , Devon , who responded . He said it had given him the greatest pleasure to witness the ceremony of the day , by
which they had all acknowledged the rule of one whose position in the province might be considered all but hereditary . The Order was never more prosperous nor in greater favour than it was at present , under the rule of our Royal Prince , assisted by such chiefs as Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale , and supported by the rest of the Grand
Officers , who were ever ready at the call of duty to do whatever work they mig'ht be required to perform , whether for Grand Lodge or for their respective provinces ; and he was proud in their name to thank the Grand Master of Devon for the manner he had proposed their health , and the brethren generally for their cordial response to the same .
The Right Worshipful the Installing Master proposed , " The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Devon , Viscount Ebrington . " He said that the Chairman had that day taken upon himself a position which involved large and important duties , but he was sure that all would agree that from the earnestness he had shewn that day they need not entertain any apprehension of the way in which he
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would discharge the duties of his office , or that he would not justify the expectations formed of him . ( Hear , hear . ) The duties of his office were by no means light , but he had entered upon them with the full sense of his responsibility and he was sure he would do his best to carry out the duties to the fullest extent . He would have active energetic , and able Masons to support him , and he would
no doubt , conduct their business in a manner which would draw forth the encomiums of all the Masons in England . ( Hear , hear . ) He asked the brethren to drink long life and prosperity to the P . G . M . ( Applause . ) The P . G . M ., in reply , heartily thanked the brethren for the kindness expressed towards him , and he could onl y hope that half the good things said about him would be
accomplished . If such were the case , he did not think that either they or himself would have reason to complain , But among all the virtues and good qualities ascribed to him , the speaker was not able to reckon that of experience in Masonry . He had one advantage , however , in that respect , for it could not be said of him that he was too old to learn . ( Laughter . ) He meant to do his best to rule
the province wisely and well , and in a manner worthy of his predecessors . He would promise that he would do so honestly , and with an impartial regard for the true interests of the Craft . In the West they were proud of their character for hospitality , and they heartily welcomed a stranger , even if he had no other recommendation than that he was one . But the brother whose health he should
now ask them to drink came to them from Hampshire , with the reputation of being a good landlord , a good neighbour , a good magistrate , a good member of Parliament , and a good roaster of hounds . ( Laughter f . nd loud applause . ) Besides all those recommendations , he brought the , reputation of being a very good Mason , which should be of especial weight in
such an assembly as that . ( Hear hear . ) At various times he had served no less than six years as W . M . of a lodge , and now for many ye ? rs he had been P . G . M . of the extensive Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . Of his love for the Craft they had him there as a living example , for he had come a considerable distance ,. at no
slight personal inconvenience , to assist them that day . He ( the Chairman ) was therefore sure that those present were as grateful to the R . W . Bro . Beach as he was for the way in which he had performed the ceremony that morning , and he believed that they would show their appreciation of him by heartily receiving the toast . ( Applause . )
Bro . Beach returned his warm thanks for the manner in which his name had been received . He was not quite a stranger , for a good many years ago he came to Devonshire to seek a wife . ( Hear , hear . ) But , if he had been a stranger before , the welcome and kindness he had received that day would make him a stranger no more . He was glad of the opportunity afforded him that day of
seeing the admirable way in which Freemasonry was carried out in Devonshire , and he should take the first opportunity of attending one of the lodges in the province ( Hear , hear . ) As the Order extended , so the responsibility of each Mason increased , and it behoved every one to sustain the credit of the Craft and to maintain its ancient principles . The change of principles in
other countries had been most disastrous , but in England there had been no disturbance of attachment to the Order . Bro . Tanner-Davy proposed , " The Health of the R . W . Past Provincial Grand Master of Devon , the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . C . England . " He regretted that Bro . Huyshe had been obligee ! to resign an office which he had
filled for so many years to the entire satisfaction of every Mason in the province , and an office the duties of which he had discharged with great courtesy and firmness . ( Hear , hear . ) He had known the P . P . C . M . as an intimate personal friend , and he would assure his brethren that he was as good in his private life , as thorough and sincere , as in the discharge of his Masonic duties . He was always
ready to dispense acts of kindness or charily to anybody who required them , and in his own parish he was looked upon as a sort of " prophet , priest , and king . " Col . Tanner-Davy went on to congratulate Viscount Etiriugton on his elevation , and said that Bro . Huyshe was exceedingly gratified at the selection of his successor . The toast was heartily received , three cheers being given
for the P . P . G . M ., and three for Mrs . Huyshe . Bro . the Hev . J . Carwithen acknowledged the compliment , in the absence of the P . P . G . M . He taid he was one ot Bro . Huyshe ' s oldest friends , and perhaps the oldest Mason in the room . The P . P . G . M . was much pleased at the appointment of Viscount Ebrington , and was sure that he was the right man in the right place , and that he would
add lustre to Masonry . The Chairman ' s grandfather first made him P . G . Chaplain . In proposing " The V . W . the Deputy P . G . M . of Devon , Bro . Rogers , and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " the noble Chairman said that he felt sure of the
same support and assistance from all of them as had been kindly and freely given to him by the P . P . G . M ( Applause . ) Bro . Rogers said he was very gratified at the manner in which his name had been received , and he could not but think that his distinction was due to some extent to his
late chief . The ordinary ambition of a man had been more than realised in his case , and he hoped to deserve the confidence placed in him , to carry out the duties of his office with satisfaction to everybody , and that none of its digr . ity would be lost in his hands . In conclusion , he thanked his brethren of Lodge 112 for presenting him with i
his beautiful Deputy Provincial Grand Master ' s regalia , » token of their fraternal esteem and aff-ction . He valued the gift highly , and gratefully acknowledged the feeling 5 which prompted it . ( Hear , hear . ) In proposing "The W . M . ' s of the Lodges of tbcPf 0 ' vince , Present and Past , " the nible Chairman claimed
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returned to Grand Lodge . The rest of the clothing is procured by the Representative . Many of your readers will , doubtless , be surprised at this variety in clothing , but it is well to have it so . But the clothing does not vary more than the working in points non-essential , as no two Masonic bodies work in exactly the same way . This I look on , and I have by experience
learned to be , one of our greatest safeguards against impostors . I am aware that many think there should be a perfect uniformity all over the world , in non-essential , as there is in every essential , and by knowing which essentials every true Mason , come he from north , south , east , or west , can obtain admission into any lodge he may wish to visit .
Our valued and R . W . Bro . Theodore S . Parvin , Grand Sec . of Iowa , has truly styled this vain idea of uniformity in non-essentials as " a myth . " I would go much further and call it an evil , which , I am sorry to say , some Irish and Scotch brethren , not understanding or apparently appreciating the grandeur and beauty of the Masonic
working in non-essentials in England , Ireland , and Scotland ( when taken separately , and as each of them being a perfect system of working within itself ) are , in their ignorance , trying to import ( especially into the grand old Irish working ) somewhat of the English working , and thus doing vast injury to both . Yours fraternally ,
JAMES H . NEILSON . 5 , Upper Mount-street , Dublin , 16 th August , 1879 .
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THE BANK HOLIDAY . C . Goodall , Printer , Cookridgestreet , Leeds . This is a facetious performance by a learned but anonymous brother of ours , in which the adventures of Daniel , the groom , and Mary , the parlour-maid , on St . Lubbock ' s Day , are " amusingly described . " We agree with the writer that the " rhymes occasionally to be found in this
composition are altogether unnecessary , " and that they "have been allowed to stand out of consideration for readers not yet educated up to the appreciation of a purely classical metre " is a proof of much consideration for his readers on part of the author . Poor Polly ' s sufferings may serve to show that the " course of true love never did run smooth , " but we refer our readers to the affecting and edifying little tale itself .
GREENHOUSE FAVOURITES . Groombridge & Sons . Part III . maintains its position as a work of art and interest . The illustrations are beautiful . To all who have greenhouses the work is invaluable . AT NIGHT IN A HOSPITAL . By E . LYNN LYNTON This interesting little pamphlet , which seems to be
intended for private circulation only , is a reprint from " Eelgravia . " It gives a most graphic account of the work of that most admirable institution , the London Hospital , and will well repay perusal and thought . Its statistics are very remarkable . This much needed hospital has a paid income of , £ 14 , 000 per annum , but its expenditure is
three times that amount . During 1878 , of 6448 in-patients , 4794 were admitted free , and 16 54 cases were recommended by Governors . Of 49 , 791 out-patients , 29 , 215 were treated free , and 20 , 576 were recommended by subscribers . As the writer truly says of its accounts " these items are not uninteresting . " From seventeen to
eighteen cwt . of artificial ice are used weekly . The milk bill is over £ 2100 yearly , eggs over £ 820 , and vegetables a few pounds less . Bread stands at £ 13 86 14 s . 3 d ., meat at £ 5777 18 s . 6 d . The water bill is £ 190 7 s . 8 d ., and coals and light come to £ 26 5 8 7 s . 2 d . Thus it is virtually a " Free Hospital , " nearly three-quarters of the
patients being received without the recommendation of subscribers , and admitted into wards according to the severity of their cases , as adjudged by the medical and surgical officers , while no accident or similarly urgent case , from whatever quarter it comes , is ever turned away , Need we say anything more to prove the value of this noble institution to the humbler classes , and the absurdity ,
in our opinion , and the irreligion of the movement which is seeking on grounds of political economy , or rather of Pharasaic selfishness , to interfere with these great free hospital institutions of ours , and make them self-supporting and remunerative . Happily , so far , it is only a very small section of the medical profession , always benevolent , which patronises such retrograde notions .
THE FOUR ELEMENTS . By FRATER J SARTAIN . Wm . Hildare , 734 , Samson-sireet , Philadelphia , U . S . This is a very mystic paper by a Rosicrucian adept , and more fitly belongs to our good contemporary the " Rosicrucian . " What it means , or to what it tends , vie are positively unable to say . The four elements represent
" earth , air , fire , and water , " but what they have to do with us , or we with them , in this mystic sense , it is impossible for us to guess , much less explain . But we are struck with the eloquence of the writer , and his ingenious moral application of mystic speculations . We can only
suppose that it is our personal denseness and want of Rosicrucian light which prevent us deriving all the benefit we ought to derive from so abstruse . and well written a production . To us it is " Chaldc , " to Rosicrucians it will , no doubt , be " Caviare . "
KELET . Buda Pesth . This is the official organ of Johannite Grand Lodge of Hungary , and though we are not privileged to read , much less understand , Hungarian , we are glad to recognize a contemporary well-printed , and which , no doubt , is of deep interest to all its Masonic compatriots .
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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE . —( continued . ) The P . G . M . then invested Ihe following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . W . G . Rogers , 39 Prov . D . G . M . „ H . Walrond , 303 Prov . S . G . W .
„ W . Hine-Haycock , 164 ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . R . Swansborough , 1181 " } p Q chaD , : „ Rev . C . W . H . Holley , 1753 ) rrov . 1 * . wiapiains „ H . G . Beachey , 1138 Prov . G . Treas . „ George Hirtzel , 39 ... ... Prov . G . Registrar .
„ J . Brewer , 251 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ H . D . Thomas , 444 Preiv . S . G . D . „ Alfred Latimer , 18 9 Pre v . J . G . D . „ T . B . Patterson , 112 5 Pruv . G . S . of Wks
„ Alfred Bedley , 39 Pre . v . G . D . of Cer „ B . Barber , 1254 Prov . A . G . D . of C ,, E . M . Vinnicombe , 39 ... ... Preiv . G . Org . „ Major Swann , 847 ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ D . Box , 15 6 Prov . G . Purs . Bros . F . Pollard , 1284 ; J . Jcrman , " ) 39 ; Wm . Kdsky , » S 4 S * -l Pro ,. G . Stewards furse , 421 ; Harris Square , I 149 6 ; and E . J . Knight , 202 J Bro . Peter Blanchard , 444 Prov . G . Tyler .
„ John Rogers , 202 ... ... Prov . A . G . Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Tanner-Davy , the thanks of the Prov . Granel Lodge were given to the retiring Auditors , Bros . J . Way and V . Bird , who had most satisfactorily performed the duties of that office for several years . The following notice of motion stoi , d in the name of Bro . J . E . Curteis , P . P . G . S . W ., viz ., "That , having regard
to the difficulty , in securing the election of the adopted candidates of the province for the Royal Masonic Institutions for Boys and Girls , it is expedient to found an educational scheme confined to the province , which , whilst not antagonistic to the Charities before mentioned , will secure
speedy relief being afforded to a larger number of deserving cases than can be hoped for with the means at present at the disposal of the piovince ; that it be referred to the Committee of Petitions to draw up such a scheme and regulations for the management thereof . " However , alter expressing his views on the subject , he withdrew the motion .
On the proposition of Bro . Curteis , a vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master , Bro . Beach , for the way in which he had performed the ceremony of that day . In response , Rro . Beach thanked the Prov . Grand Lodge for the compliment paid him , and said he echoed the good wishes expressed on behalf of the new P . G . M . for a long life and a prosperous rule over the province .
The banquet was held at four o ' clock , at the Royal Public Rooms , which were prettily decorated for the occasion . A splendid cold collation was supplied by Messrs . Palmer and Batteishall , and it gave unqualified satisfaction . The Prov . Grand Master presided , and was supported by Bros . Beach , Rogers , Swansborough , Rev . John Carwithen , Hon . Hylton Joliffe , Tanner-Davy , Curteis , S .
Jones , Perry , Hine-Haycock , Elphinston Stone . The toast list commenced with " The Queen and the Craft , " proposed from the chair . Viscount Ebrington remarked that when a law was passed interfering with secret societies , the Ancient Society of Freemasons was specially excepted , and he was sure that they were not now less loyal than they were then .
"The M . W . G . M . of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was also proposed from the chair . In doing so , the noble Chairm an said that His Royal Highness had , since his connection with Freemasonry , been of great advantage to the Craft , for he had brought to it the same interest and attention which made the English department of the Paris Exhibition such a grand success . ( Hear ,
hear . ) It was gratifying to know that His Royal Highness would soon be in that province again on the errand of laying the foundation stone of the Eddystone Lighthouse . That building seemed to him to represent in the water the three great principles of their Order—brotherly love , relief , and charity . On his journey , he was sure that His Royal Highness would have the good wishes of all .
( Applause . ) In proposing " The R . W . the Pro Grand Master of England , Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " the Chairman remarked that their Senate could challenge the Senate of the nation on two pointsthe speedincss of their legislation—for obstruction was not
one of those hidden mysteries of nature and science which had yet received much attention—and with regard to the illustrious names on its rolls . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Woodman , Past Grand Sword Bearer of England , and Past Master of No . 444 , Union , Devon , who responded . He said it had given him the greatest pleasure to witness the ceremony of the day , by
which they had all acknowledged the rule of one whose position in the province might be considered all but hereditary . The Order was never more prosperous nor in greater favour than it was at present , under the rule of our Royal Prince , assisted by such chiefs as Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale , and supported by the rest of the Grand
Officers , who were ever ready at the call of duty to do whatever work they mig'ht be required to perform , whether for Grand Lodge or for their respective provinces ; and he was proud in their name to thank the Grand Master of Devon for the manner he had proposed their health , and the brethren generally for their cordial response to the same .
The Right Worshipful the Installing Master proposed , " The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Devon , Viscount Ebrington . " He said that the Chairman had that day taken upon himself a position which involved large and important duties , but he was sure that all would agree that from the earnestness he had shewn that day they need not entertain any apprehension of the way in which he
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would discharge the duties of his office , or that he would not justify the expectations formed of him . ( Hear , hear . ) The duties of his office were by no means light , but he had entered upon them with the full sense of his responsibility and he was sure he would do his best to carry out the duties to the fullest extent . He would have active energetic , and able Masons to support him , and he would
no doubt , conduct their business in a manner which would draw forth the encomiums of all the Masons in England . ( Hear , hear . ) He asked the brethren to drink long life and prosperity to the P . G . M . ( Applause . ) The P . G . M ., in reply , heartily thanked the brethren for the kindness expressed towards him , and he could onl y hope that half the good things said about him would be
accomplished . If such were the case , he did not think that either they or himself would have reason to complain , But among all the virtues and good qualities ascribed to him , the speaker was not able to reckon that of experience in Masonry . He had one advantage , however , in that respect , for it could not be said of him that he was too old to learn . ( Laughter . ) He meant to do his best to rule
the province wisely and well , and in a manner worthy of his predecessors . He would promise that he would do so honestly , and with an impartial regard for the true interests of the Craft . In the West they were proud of their character for hospitality , and they heartily welcomed a stranger , even if he had no other recommendation than that he was one . But the brother whose health he should
now ask them to drink came to them from Hampshire , with the reputation of being a good landlord , a good neighbour , a good magistrate , a good member of Parliament , and a good roaster of hounds . ( Laughter f . nd loud applause . ) Besides all those recommendations , he brought the , reputation of being a very good Mason , which should be of especial weight in
such an assembly as that . ( Hear hear . ) At various times he had served no less than six years as W . M . of a lodge , and now for many ye ? rs he had been P . G . M . of the extensive Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . Of his love for the Craft they had him there as a living example , for he had come a considerable distance ,. at no
slight personal inconvenience , to assist them that day . He ( the Chairman ) was therefore sure that those present were as grateful to the R . W . Bro . Beach as he was for the way in which he had performed the ceremony that morning , and he believed that they would show their appreciation of him by heartily receiving the toast . ( Applause . )
Bro . Beach returned his warm thanks for the manner in which his name had been received . He was not quite a stranger , for a good many years ago he came to Devonshire to seek a wife . ( Hear , hear . ) But , if he had been a stranger before , the welcome and kindness he had received that day would make him a stranger no more . He was glad of the opportunity afforded him that day of
seeing the admirable way in which Freemasonry was carried out in Devonshire , and he should take the first opportunity of attending one of the lodges in the province ( Hear , hear . ) As the Order extended , so the responsibility of each Mason increased , and it behoved every one to sustain the credit of the Craft and to maintain its ancient principles . The change of principles in
other countries had been most disastrous , but in England there had been no disturbance of attachment to the Order . Bro . Tanner-Davy proposed , " The Health of the R . W . Past Provincial Grand Master of Devon , the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . C . England . " He regretted that Bro . Huyshe had been obligee ! to resign an office which he had
filled for so many years to the entire satisfaction of every Mason in the province , and an office the duties of which he had discharged with great courtesy and firmness . ( Hear , hear . ) He had known the P . P . C . M . as an intimate personal friend , and he would assure his brethren that he was as good in his private life , as thorough and sincere , as in the discharge of his Masonic duties . He was always
ready to dispense acts of kindness or charily to anybody who required them , and in his own parish he was looked upon as a sort of " prophet , priest , and king . " Col . Tanner-Davy went on to congratulate Viscount Etiriugton on his elevation , and said that Bro . Huyshe was exceedingly gratified at the selection of his successor . The toast was heartily received , three cheers being given
for the P . P . G . M ., and three for Mrs . Huyshe . Bro . the Hev . J . Carwithen acknowledged the compliment , in the absence of the P . P . G . M . He taid he was one ot Bro . Huyshe ' s oldest friends , and perhaps the oldest Mason in the room . The P . P . G . M . was much pleased at the appointment of Viscount Ebrington , and was sure that he was the right man in the right place , and that he would
add lustre to Masonry . The Chairman ' s grandfather first made him P . G . Chaplain . In proposing " The V . W . the Deputy P . G . M . of Devon , Bro . Rogers , and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " the noble Chairman said that he felt sure of the
same support and assistance from all of them as had been kindly and freely given to him by the P . P . G . M ( Applause . ) Bro . Rogers said he was very gratified at the manner in which his name had been received , and he could not but think that his distinction was due to some extent to his
late chief . The ordinary ambition of a man had been more than realised in his case , and he hoped to deserve the confidence placed in him , to carry out the duties of his office with satisfaction to everybody , and that none of its digr . ity would be lost in his hands . In conclusion , he thanked his brethren of Lodge 112 for presenting him with i
his beautiful Deputy Provincial Grand Master ' s regalia , » token of their fraternal esteem and aff-ction . He valued the gift highly , and gratefully acknowledged the feeling 5 which prompted it . ( Hear , hear . ) In proposing "The W . M . ' s of the Lodges of tbcPf 0 ' vince , Present and Past , " the nible Chairman claimed