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how good and how joyful" ( Dr . Clark Whitfield ) , the solo being nicely sung by Bro . Euwa Holmes . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Prov . G . Org ., Bro . A . J . Barber , who presided at the organ . The sermon was preached by the Grand Chaplain of England , Pro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , from xxviii . prov ., 21— "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly ; but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother . " The rev . gentleman , in the course of a most eloquent
and impressive discourse , in turn addressed himself to those who were connected with the binding tie of brotherly love and affection one to another aud those outside the Craft . The offertory , which amounted to £ 14 5 s . Gd ., was devoted to tho Aldeburgh British Schools and District Visiting Society . After tbe service the procession re-formed , and the brethren returned to the Town Hall , and the rest of the lodge business was proceeded withThe ProvGMreferred to the admirable
. . .. sermon which they had just listened to , ' aud thanked Bro . Martyn on behalf of the lodge , and hoped that ho would consent to have the sermon published . Bro . Martyn expressed his willingness to comply with the request , and the sermon should be printed and published if it was really desired . The Prov . G . Master then appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Brosthe Eev . E . I . LockwoodD . Prov . G . M . F .
, , ; Jennings , Prov . S . G . W . ; Harper , Prov . J . G . W . ; S . B . King , Prov . J . G . D . ; Rev . R . F . Palmer , Prov . G . Chap . ; Sheridan , Prov . G . Reg . ; F . R . Burtsall , Prov . G . Purst . ; AV . H . Lucia , Prov . G . Sec ; E . Hayward . Prov . G . Assist . Sec ; AV . A . Smith , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . Boby ; E . F . Adams , Prov . G . I . G . ; Spencer Freeman , Prov . G- Treas . ; Sycr , Prov . G . Tyler ; Bros . AVhitbread , Cornell , By ford , Joslin , W . Hayward , and Riches ,
Prov . G . Stewards . On the motion of Bro . Head , seconded by Bro . Xewson -Garrett , a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Harriot , for his efficient services as Prov . G . Secretary , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Marriott briefly acknowledged the compliment , and assured them that it was only from his not having the time to properly attend to the duties of tho office that he was led to resign it . A otes of thanks were passed to the Vicar of Aldeburgh for
allowing the use or his church ; to the Prov . G . Org ., and the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the choir ; and last , but not least , to Bro . Xewson Garrett for his generous hospitality . The lodge was then closed in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The banquet took place in a large tent , erected on the green in front of the AVhite Lion Hotel , and was supplied by Bro . Moore , the landlord of the hotel . Over 100 brethren sat downunder the presidency of
, 'the R . AV . Prov- G . Muster . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . " The Queen , " and "The Prince and Princess of Wales , " having been duly acknowledged , the Prov . G . Master gave "The Grand Master of England , the Earl tie Grey and Ripon , " which was drank with honours ; "The Past Grand Master of England , " and "The D . G . M . and the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England" were
next proposed . To the latter toast Pro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded on behalf of the present officers , and Bro . Head for " 'Past G . Officers . The D . Prov . G . M ., the Eev . E . I . Lockwood , proposed "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Sir Shafto Adair , " which was most enthusiastically drank . The remaining toasts were " The D . Prov . G . Master of Suffolk , " "The Prov . G . Chaplain and Clergy of the Province , " responded to by Prothe Rev . R . F . Palmer ; "The Wardens and Oflicerspast aud
, present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " acknowledged by Bro . F Jennings ; " The Visiting Brethren of other Provinces , " responded to by Pro . S . Blomliold ; "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Gissing and responded to b y Bro . Head ; ' - ' Bro . Xewson Garrett , " proposed by Bro . Adam ' s ; "The W . M . 's of the Province ,- " coupled with tho name of Bro . Harper , who responded ; "The Provincial Grand Secretary , " aud "The
Ladies , " on whose behalf Bro . James returned thanks . As usual , the . Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . Some excellent songs were sung during the evening , by Bros . Montem Smith , Fearnside , Capon , W . 6 . Smith , Woodwards , & c . The J . 'lrst-named brother's well-known abilities as a singer were thoroughly appreciated . The assistance rendered by the choir in aiding so efficiently in the service of the church
must not be overlooked . Promoted by Bro . Capt . James , and under the supervision of himself and Mrs . James , a goodly number of ladies and gentlemen , who had 2 dndly lent their voeal talents on this occasion , were invited to
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an evening entertainment at the White Lion Hotel , where , with sparkling nectar , song , and dance , they enjoyed themselves until a late hour ; thus showing that the cordial warmth and elevating spirit of Masonry can shed its benign and social influence over those who are not members of the Craft . Thus ended one of the most successful meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Xext year it will hold its annual meeting at Ipswich ,
Scottish Constitution.
SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION .
EDIXBURGH . GEAKD LODGE . The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held ou Monday evening , tho 2 nd inst ., in tho Freemasons' Hall , George-street , the M . W . Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., on the throne , supported by the Right Hon . tbe Earl of Eosslyn , Depute Grand Master ;
Bros . John AVhite Melville , of Bennochie , Past Grand Master ; Henry Inglis , of Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master ; AV . Mann , S . G . W ; VV . Officer , J . G . D ., acting J . G . AV . ; Dr . Beveridgo , Prov . G . M . of Aberdeen City ; Captain H . Morlantl , D . G . M . of AVestern India , & c . There was a large attendance of members of Grand Lodge . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , the Grand Master communicated to the brethren the gratifing
iny telligence that he had been able to arrange that His Royal Highness the Prince of AA ales will be present at a meeting of Grand Lodge , for the purpose of installation as patron of the Order in Scotland , ou His Royal Highness's return from the Highlands in October next . His Lordship then proceeded to nominate the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the R . AV . Past Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England , to the distinguished position of an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland , in recognition of his lordship's eminent services to tho Craft during the long period of twenty-six 3 'ears , aud which was unanimously confirmed by the Grand Lodge with acclamation . The M . W . Grand Master , in the most feeling manner , then adverted to the heavy loss sustained by the Grand Lodge and the Scottish Craft by the decease of the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington , Prov . G . Master of East Lothian , and Past Depute Grand Master . On the motion of his lordship , an address of condolence and sympathy was ordered to be transmitted to the Dowagern i _ n TI -i i ! .. Ul
^ UUII . liiUUUJimjUJl . Bro . Dr . Sedgwick iras , on the recommendation of the Grand Committee , unanimously appointed Prov . G . Master for Xew South AVales . The following motion was then taken up and discussed , viz .: —¦ Moved by Bro . AA . Officer , R . W . Junior Grand Deacon , and seconded hy Pro . Pro . Alexander Hay , R .. AV . Grand Jeweller" That hereafter it shall be competent for any Colonial Prov . G .
Lodge to Dominate and appoint a Proxy Prov . G . Master , who may vote and act in Grand Lodge and in all other Masonic matters , with the same powers as such Prov . G . Master ; and in the absence of the Prov . G . Master of any other Prov . G . Lodge , it shall be competent for his Depute , whom failing , his Substitute , to vote and act in Grand Lodge , and in all other Masonic matters , in his room and place , aud with all the posvei-s and privileges vested in him . "
Au amendment was proposed against the purposes of the motion by Bro . Robertson , and considerable discussion ensued . The S . G . W . and Bros . Capt . Morland and Dr . Beveridge , & c ., supported the first half of tbe motion . Upon Bro . Officer agreeing to withdraw the latter half of his motion , the first half was carried almost unanimously . It was then moved by Bro . William John Hamilton , R . W . M . 354 , seconded by Bro . James Wallace , P . M . 340— "In view of
the general evasive manner in which Grand Lodge recommendation , as set forth in Chapter 21 st , Clause 4 th , of Grand Lodge Laws is abided hy , It is hereby resolved that all daughter lodges wheresoever sit natal , be specially instructed that at their next respective annual elections , they appoint a * Committee of Inspection , ' to consist of the E . W . iM ., Senior and Junior Wardens , and three members of the lodge , not office-bearers , to whom all applications from candidates for -admission to our order be submitted at least seven days before date of proposed initiation . Should they , after strict enquiry into their elegibility , approve
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Provincial.
how good and how joyful" ( Dr . Clark Whitfield ) , the solo being nicely sung by Bro . Euwa Holmes . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Prov . G . Org ., Bro . A . J . Barber , who presided at the organ . The sermon was preached by the Grand Chaplain of England , Pro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , from xxviii . prov ., 21— "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly ; but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother . " The rev . gentleman , in the course of a most eloquent
and impressive discourse , in turn addressed himself to those who were connected with the binding tie of brotherly love and affection one to another aud those outside the Craft . The offertory , which amounted to £ 14 5 s . Gd ., was devoted to tho Aldeburgh British Schools and District Visiting Society . After tbe service the procession re-formed , and the brethren returned to the Town Hall , and the rest of the lodge business was proceeded withThe ProvGMreferred to the admirable
. . .. sermon which they had just listened to , ' aud thanked Bro . Martyn on behalf of the lodge , and hoped that ho would consent to have the sermon published . Bro . Martyn expressed his willingness to comply with the request , and the sermon should be printed and published if it was really desired . The Prov . G . Master then appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Brosthe Eev . E . I . LockwoodD . Prov . G . M . F .
, , ; Jennings , Prov . S . G . W . ; Harper , Prov . J . G . W . ; S . B . King , Prov . J . G . D . ; Rev . R . F . Palmer , Prov . G . Chap . ; Sheridan , Prov . G . Reg . ; F . R . Burtsall , Prov . G . Purst . ; AV . H . Lucia , Prov . G . Sec ; E . Hayward . Prov . G . Assist . Sec ; AV . A . Smith , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . Boby ; E . F . Adams , Prov . G . I . G . ; Spencer Freeman , Prov . G- Treas . ; Sycr , Prov . G . Tyler ; Bros . AVhitbread , Cornell , By ford , Joslin , W . Hayward , and Riches ,
Prov . G . Stewards . On the motion of Bro . Head , seconded by Bro . Xewson -Garrett , a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Harriot , for his efficient services as Prov . G . Secretary , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Marriott briefly acknowledged the compliment , and assured them that it was only from his not having the time to properly attend to the duties of tho office that he was led to resign it . A otes of thanks were passed to the Vicar of Aldeburgh for
allowing the use or his church ; to the Prov . G . Org ., and the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the choir ; and last , but not least , to Bro . Xewson Garrett for his generous hospitality . The lodge was then closed in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The banquet took place in a large tent , erected on the green in front of the AVhite Lion Hotel , and was supplied by Bro . Moore , the landlord of the hotel . Over 100 brethren sat downunder the presidency of
, 'the R . AV . Prov- G . Muster . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . " The Queen , " and "The Prince and Princess of Wales , " having been duly acknowledged , the Prov . G . Master gave "The Grand Master of England , the Earl tie Grey and Ripon , " which was drank with honours ; "The Past Grand Master of England , " and "The D . G . M . and the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England" were
next proposed . To the latter toast Pro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded on behalf of the present officers , and Bro . Head for " 'Past G . Officers . The D . Prov . G . M ., the Eev . E . I . Lockwood , proposed "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Sir Shafto Adair , " which was most enthusiastically drank . The remaining toasts were " The D . Prov . G . Master of Suffolk , " "The Prov . G . Chaplain and Clergy of the Province , " responded to by Prothe Rev . R . F . Palmer ; "The Wardens and Oflicerspast aud
, present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " acknowledged by Bro . F Jennings ; " The Visiting Brethren of other Provinces , " responded to by Pro . S . Blomliold ; "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Gissing and responded to b y Bro . Head ; ' - ' Bro . Xewson Garrett , " proposed by Bro . Adam ' s ; "The W . M . 's of the Province ,- " coupled with tho name of Bro . Harper , who responded ; "The Provincial Grand Secretary , " aud "The
Ladies , " on whose behalf Bro . James returned thanks . As usual , the . Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . Some excellent songs were sung during the evening , by Bros . Montem Smith , Fearnside , Capon , W . 6 . Smith , Woodwards , & c . The J . 'lrst-named brother's well-known abilities as a singer were thoroughly appreciated . The assistance rendered by the choir in aiding so efficiently in the service of the church
must not be overlooked . Promoted by Bro . Capt . James , and under the supervision of himself and Mrs . James , a goodly number of ladies and gentlemen , who had 2 dndly lent their voeal talents on this occasion , were invited to
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an evening entertainment at the White Lion Hotel , where , with sparkling nectar , song , and dance , they enjoyed themselves until a late hour ; thus showing that the cordial warmth and elevating spirit of Masonry can shed its benign and social influence over those who are not members of the Craft . Thus ended one of the most successful meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Xext year it will hold its annual meeting at Ipswich ,
Scottish Constitution.
SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION .
EDIXBURGH . GEAKD LODGE . The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held ou Monday evening , tho 2 nd inst ., in tho Freemasons' Hall , George-street , the M . W . Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., on the throne , supported by the Right Hon . tbe Earl of Eosslyn , Depute Grand Master ;
Bros . John AVhite Melville , of Bennochie , Past Grand Master ; Henry Inglis , of Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master ; AV . Mann , S . G . W ; VV . Officer , J . G . D ., acting J . G . AV . ; Dr . Beveridgo , Prov . G . M . of Aberdeen City ; Captain H . Morlantl , D . G . M . of AVestern India , & c . There was a large attendance of members of Grand Lodge . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , the Grand Master communicated to the brethren the gratifing
iny telligence that he had been able to arrange that His Royal Highness the Prince of AA ales will be present at a meeting of Grand Lodge , for the purpose of installation as patron of the Order in Scotland , ou His Royal Highness's return from the Highlands in October next . His Lordship then proceeded to nominate the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the R . AV . Past Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England , to the distinguished position of an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland , in recognition of his lordship's eminent services to tho Craft during the long period of twenty-six 3 'ears , aud which was unanimously confirmed by the Grand Lodge with acclamation . The M . W . Grand Master , in the most feeling manner , then adverted to the heavy loss sustained by the Grand Lodge and the Scottish Craft by the decease of the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington , Prov . G . Master of East Lothian , and Past Depute Grand Master . On the motion of his lordship , an address of condolence and sympathy was ordered to be transmitted to the Dowagern i _ n TI -i i ! .. Ul
^ UUII . liiUUUJimjUJl . Bro . Dr . Sedgwick iras , on the recommendation of the Grand Committee , unanimously appointed Prov . G . Master for Xew South AVales . The following motion was then taken up and discussed , viz .: —¦ Moved by Bro . AA . Officer , R . W . Junior Grand Deacon , and seconded hy Pro . Pro . Alexander Hay , R .. AV . Grand Jeweller" That hereafter it shall be competent for any Colonial Prov . G .
Lodge to Dominate and appoint a Proxy Prov . G . Master , who may vote and act in Grand Lodge and in all other Masonic matters , with the same powers as such Prov . G . Master ; and in the absence of the Prov . G . Master of any other Prov . G . Lodge , it shall be competent for his Depute , whom failing , his Substitute , to vote and act in Grand Lodge , and in all other Masonic matters , in his room and place , aud with all the posvei-s and privileges vested in him . "
Au amendment was proposed against the purposes of the motion by Bro . Robertson , and considerable discussion ensued . The S . G . W . and Bros . Capt . Morland and Dr . Beveridge , & c ., supported the first half of tbe motion . Upon Bro . Officer agreeing to withdraw the latter half of his motion , the first half was carried almost unanimously . It was then moved by Bro . William John Hamilton , R . W . M . 354 , seconded by Bro . James Wallace , P . M . 340— "In view of
the general evasive manner in which Grand Lodge recommendation , as set forth in Chapter 21 st , Clause 4 th , of Grand Lodge Laws is abided hy , It is hereby resolved that all daughter lodges wheresoever sit natal , be specially instructed that at their next respective annual elections , they appoint a * Committee of Inspection , ' to consist of the E . W . iM ., Senior and Junior Wardens , and three members of the lodge , not office-bearers , to whom all applications from candidates for -admission to our order be submitted at least seven days before date of proposed initiation . Should they , after strict enquiry into their elegibility , approve