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bourhood / nottonly for the virtues of their respected neighbour and new Master , but in reniembrance of the kindliness and liberality of his father . He knew not whether the father of Bro . Beach had been initiated as a Mason , but he knew that he possessed a truly charitable and Masonic heart . When some years since It was proposed to make a railway in the district , there was one obstacle stood in the way , — -it became necessary to sever Oakley Park . Upon being appealed to >
and informed that it would tend to the benefit of the town , and develop its resources to the advantage of the inhabitants , he at once said , " Take the land ; if you have > themoney , pay for it a fair value ; if you have not , no matter , but make the railway . " He was delighted that the new Lodge bore the name of Oakleys and he trusted that it might enjoy a long career of prosperity ; that Bro . Beach might long be spared to witness that prosperity , and that Masonry might continue to flourish so long as the sun shed its rays to rule the day , the moon gave its light by night , or there was a Master to preside over a Lodge .
The ceremony of consecration having been brought to a conclusion , Bro . Stebbing proceeded to induct Brbw Beach into the Master ' s chair ( he being already an installed Master ) , and expressed the great gratification he felt in doing so ^ knowing how great was the Masonic talent of Bro . Beach , and how much he i ? vould reflect honour on the choice of the Brethren .
Bro . Beach expressed his gratitude to the Brethren for the high compliment which had been paid him by selecting him to fill the chair as the first Master of the Lodge , and especially to Bro . Stebbing and the Grand Chaplain for their kind expressions towards him . He could assure them that he would do his best to merit their confidence , and he trusted he should discharge the duties of his office so as to merit a continuance of their approbation .
TheProv . G . M . congratulated Bro . Beach on taking the chair , being assured that he would not only maintain the landmarks of the Order , but promote , to the utmost , unity , good fellowship , and brotherly love . The new W . M . then proceeded to appoint Bros . Davis , S . W . J Hammerton , J . W . ; Howe , Sec . ; Hillier , Treas . ; Challis , S . D . ; King , J . D . ; and Figgins , I . G . The W . M . then proceeded , under dispensation , to initiate six candidates into the Order , viz ., Messrs . Lamb , Sherwood , Webb , Fowler , and Brookes , and Mr . Hall ( as a serving Brother ) .
At the conclusion of the business , the Brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where a very elegant dinner had been provided by Mrs . Klitz ( the widow of Bro . Klitz ) , the arrangements having been superintended by Bro . Sherry , of Winchester , the energetic G . Dir . of Cer . The chair was taken by Bro . Beach , W . M ., supported by the Brethren we have already named , and about fifty others .
The healths of the Queen and of the G . M . having been drunk , the W . M . proposed "The D . G . M . and the rest of the G . Officers , " coupling with it the name of Dr . Kent . Dr . Kent returned thanks , and assured the Brethren that on his return to Australia he should take with him the memory of that day as one of the most gratifying he had experienced during his sojourn in this country .
The W . M . had now to give a toast which would be sure to be received with respect in $ ie Province of Hampshire- ^ - " The Health of Sir Lucius Curtis , the Prov . G . M . " Wherever the interests of Masonry required it , he was always to be found . He was a constant attendant in the Grand Lodge of England—took an active part in all the business of the Province—and reigned in the heart of every Mason who had the honour of his acquaintance . The toast having been drunk with loud applause ,
The Prov . G . M . returned thanks for the compliment . He looked upon the events of that day as the commencement of a new era in the history of the Province . He had now held office amongst them for seventeen years , and begged to tender them his heartfelt gratitude for the great kindness he had ever received at their hands , and he trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would prosper them in all their undertakings . Ho would now call upon them to join him in a bumper to their excellent Master , Bro . Beach . ( Applause . ) „ The W . M ., Bro . Beach , returned thanks , and again assured them that no efforts
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Provincial.
bourhood / nottonly for the virtues of their respected neighbour and new Master , but in reniembrance of the kindliness and liberality of his father . He knew not whether the father of Bro . Beach had been initiated as a Mason , but he knew that he possessed a truly charitable and Masonic heart . When some years since It was proposed to make a railway in the district , there was one obstacle stood in the way , — -it became necessary to sever Oakley Park . Upon being appealed to >
and informed that it would tend to the benefit of the town , and develop its resources to the advantage of the inhabitants , he at once said , " Take the land ; if you have > themoney , pay for it a fair value ; if you have not , no matter , but make the railway . " He was delighted that the new Lodge bore the name of Oakleys and he trusted that it might enjoy a long career of prosperity ; that Bro . Beach might long be spared to witness that prosperity , and that Masonry might continue to flourish so long as the sun shed its rays to rule the day , the moon gave its light by night , or there was a Master to preside over a Lodge .
The ceremony of consecration having been brought to a conclusion , Bro . Stebbing proceeded to induct Brbw Beach into the Master ' s chair ( he being already an installed Master ) , and expressed the great gratification he felt in doing so ^ knowing how great was the Masonic talent of Bro . Beach , and how much he i ? vould reflect honour on the choice of the Brethren .
Bro . Beach expressed his gratitude to the Brethren for the high compliment which had been paid him by selecting him to fill the chair as the first Master of the Lodge , and especially to Bro . Stebbing and the Grand Chaplain for their kind expressions towards him . He could assure them that he would do his best to merit their confidence , and he trusted he should discharge the duties of his office so as to merit a continuance of their approbation .
TheProv . G . M . congratulated Bro . Beach on taking the chair , being assured that he would not only maintain the landmarks of the Order , but promote , to the utmost , unity , good fellowship , and brotherly love . The new W . M . then proceeded to appoint Bros . Davis , S . W . J Hammerton , J . W . ; Howe , Sec . ; Hillier , Treas . ; Challis , S . D . ; King , J . D . ; and Figgins , I . G . The W . M . then proceeded , under dispensation , to initiate six candidates into the Order , viz ., Messrs . Lamb , Sherwood , Webb , Fowler , and Brookes , and Mr . Hall ( as a serving Brother ) .
At the conclusion of the business , the Brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where a very elegant dinner had been provided by Mrs . Klitz ( the widow of Bro . Klitz ) , the arrangements having been superintended by Bro . Sherry , of Winchester , the energetic G . Dir . of Cer . The chair was taken by Bro . Beach , W . M ., supported by the Brethren we have already named , and about fifty others .
The healths of the Queen and of the G . M . having been drunk , the W . M . proposed "The D . G . M . and the rest of the G . Officers , " coupling with it the name of Dr . Kent . Dr . Kent returned thanks , and assured the Brethren that on his return to Australia he should take with him the memory of that day as one of the most gratifying he had experienced during his sojourn in this country .
The W . M . had now to give a toast which would be sure to be received with respect in $ ie Province of Hampshire- ^ - " The Health of Sir Lucius Curtis , the Prov . G . M . " Wherever the interests of Masonry required it , he was always to be found . He was a constant attendant in the Grand Lodge of England—took an active part in all the business of the Province—and reigned in the heart of every Mason who had the honour of his acquaintance . The toast having been drunk with loud applause ,
The Prov . G . M . returned thanks for the compliment . He looked upon the events of that day as the commencement of a new era in the history of the Province . He had now held office amongst them for seventeen years , and begged to tender them his heartfelt gratitude for the great kindness he had ever received at their hands , and he trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would prosper them in all their undertakings . Ho would now call upon them to join him in a bumper to their excellent Master , Bro . Beach . ( Applause . ) „ The W . M ., Bro . Beach , returned thanks , and again assured them that no efforts