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' fleeted . Ho would ask permission of their noble president to say a word on a 6 biect about Avhich he ever was anxious to speak—the Masonic Charities . It was 3 a subject of complaint at committee meetings and elsewhere , that the provincial Brethren did not render them that support they had a right to expect . Two thirds , or nearly , of the recipients of the benefits of these institutions came from the countryand nearly three fourths of the amount contributed to their
, support was derivable from London . He did not say this by way of reproach , for he believed that a majority of the provincial Brethren kneAV nothing of these charities . It was now under discussion as to the best means to be pursued in order to remedy this state of things , and he felt convinced , that Avhen some good means were devised for this purpose , the province of Warwick , so influential in the numbers and position of . its members , and so efficiently ruled over , would not
be behind in lending a helping hand . He was delighted at making the acquaintance of his Warwick Brethren—gratified that it should be on so auspicious an occasion , when they were presided over by one who , whether in his capacity of citizen , nobleman , Lord Lieutenant , or Prov . Grand Master / was equally entitled to their praise and admiration . On behalf of himself and brother visitors , he sincerely thanked them for the hearty welcome they had met with . of
Bro . Dee , P . Prov . G . W . proposed the " W . M . Warden and Brethren the Stoneleigh Lodge , " wishing them all prosperity . He had seen the rise and fall of many Lodges in the smaller provincial towns , and had come to regard it as almost impossible to sustain worthily a Masonic fabric in a limited locality , but in the present case circumstances Avere exceptional , and he augured for the Stoneleigh Lodge a long career of unclouded success . Bro . Wren Hoskyns replied .
Other toasts followed , to all of which ample justice was done ; one in particular , proposed by Lord Leigh in connexion with the visit next year of the Royal Agricultural Society , which was so eloquently responded to by Bro . Wren Hoskyns , tliat we very much regret our inability to give it in externa . Its force would be entirely marred by abbreviation . " Bro . Burrall , Avith thanks for his handsome catering , " was enthusiastically received , and even still more warmly "The Ladies , " proposed by Bro . Chas . Elkington , and acknowledged in terms at once brief , humorous , and effective by Bro . Captain Vorghten .
The floral and other decorations were much admired , and the several excellent comic and other songs contributed by Bros . Hartley , Isaac , Goode , Briggs , & c , tended materially to promote the enjoyment of the evening ; especially the thanks of all were due to Bro . Hartley for the manner in which he expressed his predilection for " freedom of opinion . " The historic associations connected with the spot—the urbanity of the Prov . G . M .- —the kindness of the Brethren—all combined to render our visit to Kenilworth peculiarly memorable . Jn the Avords of the concluding toast , Ave heartily long for the speedy arrival of "Our next merry meeting . "
WILTSHIRE . Appoi ntmeht . — Lodge—Thursday , July 15 th , fidelity ( 901 ) , Town Hall , Devizes , ufc 7
WORCESTERSHIRE . Appointment . - ~~ . Lndyr ~ -Tuesday , July 13 th , Royal Standard ( 730 ) , Dudley Arms , Dudley , at (>} j . STounmunuii ; . —Lodqc of Stability ( No . 821 ) . — -A return visit was , on Tuesday June 22 nd , made by the members of " the Semper Fidel is Lodge , No . 772 , Worcester , to their Brethren * of the Lodge of Stability at Stourbridge . The evening was fcpent in a most pleasurable manner , the musical ' Brethren of the former Lodge
rendering good service during the festivities . The whole of the business arrangements were ably conducted by ll . ro . Brooks , W . M ., of Stourbridge , who presided : lt the banquet . VVoncjiw ifltt . Worcester Lodyc ( No . 34 !)) .- On Thursday June 24 th , the . 'f'ethron of thia Lodge celebrated the festival of St , John the Baptist , at the Bell llotel ; ;> ) 4 Brethren * " were present . Ilro . W . H . Wood , W . M ., presided , assisted hV o ° ' . l 5 arDer > S . W ., and . Lurch as , J . W . A haunch of venison Avas presented to j l 0 J - 'iethren bv the chairman , and a pleasant evening Avas spent in true Masonic 'istvln
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Provincial.
' fleeted . Ho would ask permission of their noble president to say a word on a 6 biect about Avhich he ever was anxious to speak—the Masonic Charities . It was 3 a subject of complaint at committee meetings and elsewhere , that the provincial Brethren did not render them that support they had a right to expect . Two thirds , or nearly , of the recipients of the benefits of these institutions came from the countryand nearly three fourths of the amount contributed to their
, support was derivable from London . He did not say this by way of reproach , for he believed that a majority of the provincial Brethren kneAV nothing of these charities . It was now under discussion as to the best means to be pursued in order to remedy this state of things , and he felt convinced , that Avhen some good means were devised for this purpose , the province of Warwick , so influential in the numbers and position of . its members , and so efficiently ruled over , would not
be behind in lending a helping hand . He was delighted at making the acquaintance of his Warwick Brethren—gratified that it should be on so auspicious an occasion , when they were presided over by one who , whether in his capacity of citizen , nobleman , Lord Lieutenant , or Prov . Grand Master / was equally entitled to their praise and admiration . On behalf of himself and brother visitors , he sincerely thanked them for the hearty welcome they had met with . of
Bro . Dee , P . Prov . G . W . proposed the " W . M . Warden and Brethren the Stoneleigh Lodge , " wishing them all prosperity . He had seen the rise and fall of many Lodges in the smaller provincial towns , and had come to regard it as almost impossible to sustain worthily a Masonic fabric in a limited locality , but in the present case circumstances Avere exceptional , and he augured for the Stoneleigh Lodge a long career of unclouded success . Bro . Wren Hoskyns replied .
Other toasts followed , to all of which ample justice was done ; one in particular , proposed by Lord Leigh in connexion with the visit next year of the Royal Agricultural Society , which was so eloquently responded to by Bro . Wren Hoskyns , tliat we very much regret our inability to give it in externa . Its force would be entirely marred by abbreviation . " Bro . Burrall , Avith thanks for his handsome catering , " was enthusiastically received , and even still more warmly "The Ladies , " proposed by Bro . Chas . Elkington , and acknowledged in terms at once brief , humorous , and effective by Bro . Captain Vorghten .
The floral and other decorations were much admired , and the several excellent comic and other songs contributed by Bros . Hartley , Isaac , Goode , Briggs , & c , tended materially to promote the enjoyment of the evening ; especially the thanks of all were due to Bro . Hartley for the manner in which he expressed his predilection for " freedom of opinion . " The historic associations connected with the spot—the urbanity of the Prov . G . M .- —the kindness of the Brethren—all combined to render our visit to Kenilworth peculiarly memorable . Jn the Avords of the concluding toast , Ave heartily long for the speedy arrival of "Our next merry meeting . "
WILTSHIRE . Appoi ntmeht . — Lodge—Thursday , July 15 th , fidelity ( 901 ) , Town Hall , Devizes , ufc 7
WORCESTERSHIRE . Appointment . - ~~ . Lndyr ~ -Tuesday , July 13 th , Royal Standard ( 730 ) , Dudley Arms , Dudley , at (>} j . STounmunuii ; . —Lodqc of Stability ( No . 821 ) . — -A return visit was , on Tuesday June 22 nd , made by the members of " the Semper Fidel is Lodge , No . 772 , Worcester , to their Brethren * of the Lodge of Stability at Stourbridge . The evening was fcpent in a most pleasurable manner , the musical ' Brethren of the former Lodge
rendering good service during the festivities . The whole of the business arrangements were ably conducted by ll . ro . Brooks , W . M ., of Stourbridge , who presided : lt the banquet . VVoncjiw ifltt . Worcester Lodyc ( No . 34 !)) .- On Thursday June 24 th , the . 'f'ethron of thia Lodge celebrated the festival of St , John the Baptist , at the Bell llotel ; ;> ) 4 Brethren * " were present . Ilro . W . H . Wood , W . M ., presided , assisted hV o ° ' . l 5 arDer > S . W ., and . Lurch as , J . W . A haunch of venison Avas presented to j l 0 J - 'iethren bv the chairman , and a pleasant evening Avas spent in true Masonic 'istvln