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Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DEVONSHIRE . TORQUAY . —St . John's Lodge . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodgo was held on Monday , Alay 1 st , at the Masonic Hall . Yet in one respect it was special and most interesting though the circumstances which rendered it so was a cause of deep regret to the brethren , not only of Torquay , but also ot tbe surrounding district , who assembled very nnmerously , and some even who had not attended the lod for several
ge years , though once energetic in it , presented themselves on this occasion to pay a tribute of respect aud fraternal regard to one who had done much , by his active exertions , and wise guidance , and counsel , to raise fche craft in efficiency and in public estimation in this locality , especially those branches in Craft , Mark , and Arch , with which he was more especially connected , as well as some of the ( so-called ) higher degrees . The lodge was
opened at 6 . 45 p . m ., by Bro . T . Oliver , W . AI ., supported bv Bros . D . Watson , S . W . ; J . Paul , J . W . ; Rev . R . Bowdon , P . AL , and Chaplain ; T . Terry , Treas . ; J . Chanman , Hon . Sec . ; G . Glanfield , I . P . M . ; J . Greenfield , P . M . ; C . J . Hnrland , P . M . ; H . J . AA ard , P . AI . ; AV . A . Goss , P . AI . ; A . B . Niner , S . W . of 710 , acting as J . D . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . G . S . AV ., and P . AI . 43 and 958 ; H . Morgan , Organist ; J . C . Parker , I . G . ; H . Day
and W . Hearder , Stewards ; AV . Chenneour , Tyler . There were also present Bros . AV . H . Tozer , J . Smith , M . D ., D . Gibbon , AV . J . Giles , J . M . Bovey , J . Murray , C . Perm , C . AVard , J . Pigott , F . C . AI . Millar , C . A . Baigent , and as visitors besides those already mentioned , Bros . J . Smith Ayerst , M . D ., 189 ; W . J . McLean , 248 ; E . Stephens , 954 ; J . C . AA rapfovd ; and J . Oliver . The minutes of the previous meeting having heen read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when
Bro . Baigent was examined , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . In his ahsence the lodge was opened in the third degree , and the requisite arrangements were made . The AA ^ . M . then mentioned the circumstance under which the brethren were assembled , viz ., in addition to the ordinary work , to take leave of their much loved Past Alaster , Bro . Glanfield , who , after having thrice filled the chair of the lodge , and won the affections of all connected with itwas about to leave themwith a view
, , to fixing his residence afc Colchester . This being the case , ifc could not be otherwise than agreeable to those present to have a last opportunity of hearing his voice on the eve of his departure in working the most important of the ceremonies , which many had for the first time received from him in the course of their
progress to the highest privileges of the Order , and he , therefore , invited the worthy and esteemed I . P . M . to take his chair and discharge the duties in raising the candidate . Bro . Glanfield afc once complied with the request , and on the re-admission of Bro Baigent raised him to tbe sublime degree of M . M . in his usual impressive manner , not , however , without evincing some nervousness owing to the feeling that in that capacity they might hear his voice no more , and from great physical fiifcigue
arising from preparations for his departure on the next morning . Before leaving the chair Bro . Glanfield expressed a wish that Bro . Dr . Hopkins would give him and the brethren present the benefit of a lecture on the impressive ceremony just concluded , and which he had on previous occasions promised to deliver . The request was , of course , complied with , and as it contained some interesting Alasonic traditions derived from the east , but not generally known in this country , the lecture was listened to
with marked attention . The chair was again taken by Bro . Oliver , AV . Af ., who resumed the lodge in the first degree . Bro . J . Smith Ayerst , No . 189 , was unanimously elected as a joining member . No other business offering , the lodge was finally closed , and the brethren dispersed to meet again in half an hour and partake of a repast specially provided in honour of Bro . Glanfield , at which nearly forty sat down . Ample justice having been done to a liberal spread , the Rev . Bro . Bowden , Chaplain , b
y request of the W . AI .. left his chair , and standing opposite to the I . P . M ., addressed him in the name of the brethren iu most appropriate and affectionate term ? , recounting the advantages the lodge had derived from his persistent exertions and his excellent and successful advice and guidance , by which they had heen led through troublesome times , especially in regard to the Alasonic Hall , tlie effects of which were manifest in the comfortable and suitable building in which they were now assembled , and in the increasing prosperity of this branch of the Order , nor less so in the skill and ability displayed in the working of the
ceremonies . He referred also to the extreme regret felt by the members afc the loss they were about to sustain , and wished him God speed in his new location among other Freemasons , fco whom he would doubtless render the same services , and by whom he would , after they had learnt his value , be as highly appreciated . Bro . Bowden concluded an affecting speech by reading and presenting to Bro . Glanfield a handsome and beautifully executed illuminated addressthe skilful work of Bros . Harlaud and
, Chapman , displaying on the border emblems marking the progressive stages through which he had passed before arriving at his present exalted position iu Freemasonry . It was , of course , nicely framed and glazed , aud ran as follows : — St . John's Lodge , 328 , Torquay . "To George Glanfield , Esq ., P . AI . 328 ; Z . Sun Chapter , 106 ; Past Principal Soj ., Pleiades Chapter , 710 ; J . AV . Mark Lodge ,
710 ; P . P . M . O ., in Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , Devon ; P . Prov . G . S . D . ; aud S . P . Rose Croix . " Dear Sir and Brother , —AVe , the brethren of the lodge in which you were initiated , and of which yon have been on three occasions AV . M ., cannot allow the pleasing associations of so many years to be broken without some memento on our part which may serve to recall to your mind the fraternal love and regard as we feel towards you . In deciding upon a form of
testimonial , to express iu some slight degree our appreciation of your long and valued services to Freemasonry in this town , we are led to believe that a Life Governorship in the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will be more compatible with your wishes and feelings than any testimonial of mere intrinsic value ; and in asking you to accept this parting token of regard , we feel that we shall be promoting the great Alasonic principles you have practised and inculcated , —Benevolence aud Charity .. Alay the G . A . O . T . U . guide , guard and direct you , give you long life and happinese , and finally raise you to the Grand Lodge above .
Signed . —Bros . Thomas Olliver , AV . Af . ; D . AVatson , S . D . ; J . Paul , J . AA . ; T . Perry , Treas . ; and J . Chapman , 18 ° , Hon . Sec . "Torquay , May 1 st ., 1871 . " The Rev . Bro . Bowden then stated that it had been the desire of the members of the Lodge to offer some more substantial mark of their regard and esteem , in such form as might be most gratifying to the recipient , who had evinced his desire to carry out the most distinguishing characteristic of the Order ,
namely : Charity , by selecting a Lite Governorship of the Masonic School for Girls . In accordance with this disinterested and laudable wish , the sum of ten gnineas had been been forwarded to the Secretary of the Institution , the receipt for which he placed in the hands of Bro . Glanfield . The suddenness of the determination of Bro . Glanfield to change his place of residence , and the rapidity with which his . plans had been carried out , allowed but a short period to the
brethren to prepare the testimonial . Its completion in so satisfactory a manner proves the high esteem in whicli he is held by the Lodge , since a few days sufficed to make the design , and complete the arrangements for its execution , and for the collection of contributions to obtain the Life Governorship of the Girl's School . The expression of kindly regard so well uttered by the Rev . Chaplain , was very appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Glanfieldwho fullappreciated the idea of lacing
the-, y p substantial parts of their efforts in favour of one of the best and most worthy of the Masonic Charities ; while the unique and beautiful picture which surrounded the address would ever remind him of tlie various steps up that ladder which had placed him in so honourable a position in Freemasonry . The usual Alasonic toasts having been given and responded to ,. Bro . Glanfield retired , waving his adieus to the brethren . His ahsence leaves a void in the Lodwhich must be feltso zealous
ge , and complete was the character of his labours . To him it must be a source of great satisfaction , that the difficulties which at one time appeared almost overwhelming , have heen surmounted , and that the members have merely to follow in the good course into which he directed and guided them .
TOTNES . —Pleiades Lodge , ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meetingwas held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . Camming , AV . M ., who opened the lodge at 6 . 40-Among those present were Bros . Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chaplain ; Dr . Hopkins , acting as I . P . M . ; Watson , P . M ., acting as Secretary ; Niner , S . W . ; J . Heath , P . M as J . AV . ; Fowle ,.
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Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DEVONSHIRE . TORQUAY . —St . John's Lodge . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodgo was held on Monday , Alay 1 st , at the Masonic Hall . Yet in one respect it was special and most interesting though the circumstances which rendered it so was a cause of deep regret to the brethren , not only of Torquay , but also ot tbe surrounding district , who assembled very nnmerously , and some even who had not attended the lod for several
ge years , though once energetic in it , presented themselves on this occasion to pay a tribute of respect aud fraternal regard to one who had done much , by his active exertions , and wise guidance , and counsel , to raise fche craft in efficiency and in public estimation in this locality , especially those branches in Craft , Mark , and Arch , with which he was more especially connected , as well as some of the ( so-called ) higher degrees . The lodge was
opened at 6 . 45 p . m ., by Bro . T . Oliver , W . AI ., supported bv Bros . D . Watson , S . W . ; J . Paul , J . W . ; Rev . R . Bowdon , P . AL , and Chaplain ; T . Terry , Treas . ; J . Chanman , Hon . Sec . ; G . Glanfield , I . P . M . ; J . Greenfield , P . M . ; C . J . Hnrland , P . M . ; H . J . AA ard , P . AI . ; AV . A . Goss , P . AI . ; A . B . Niner , S . W . of 710 , acting as J . D . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . G . S . AV ., and P . AI . 43 and 958 ; H . Morgan , Organist ; J . C . Parker , I . G . ; H . Day
and W . Hearder , Stewards ; AV . Chenneour , Tyler . There were also present Bros . AV . H . Tozer , J . Smith , M . D ., D . Gibbon , AV . J . Giles , J . M . Bovey , J . Murray , C . Perm , C . AVard , J . Pigott , F . C . AI . Millar , C . A . Baigent , and as visitors besides those already mentioned , Bros . J . Smith Ayerst , M . D ., 189 ; W . J . McLean , 248 ; E . Stephens , 954 ; J . C . AA rapfovd ; and J . Oliver . The minutes of the previous meeting having heen read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when
Bro . Baigent was examined , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . In his ahsence the lodge was opened in the third degree , and the requisite arrangements were made . The AA ^ . M . then mentioned the circumstance under which the brethren were assembled , viz ., in addition to the ordinary work , to take leave of their much loved Past Alaster , Bro . Glanfield , who , after having thrice filled the chair of the lodge , and won the affections of all connected with itwas about to leave themwith a view
, , to fixing his residence afc Colchester . This being the case , ifc could not be otherwise than agreeable to those present to have a last opportunity of hearing his voice on the eve of his departure in working the most important of the ceremonies , which many had for the first time received from him in the course of their
progress to the highest privileges of the Order , and he , therefore , invited the worthy and esteemed I . P . M . to take his chair and discharge the duties in raising the candidate . Bro . Glanfield afc once complied with the request , and on the re-admission of Bro Baigent raised him to tbe sublime degree of M . M . in his usual impressive manner , not , however , without evincing some nervousness owing to the feeling that in that capacity they might hear his voice no more , and from great physical fiifcigue
arising from preparations for his departure on the next morning . Before leaving the chair Bro . Glanfield expressed a wish that Bro . Dr . Hopkins would give him and the brethren present the benefit of a lecture on the impressive ceremony just concluded , and which he had on previous occasions promised to deliver . The request was , of course , complied with , and as it contained some interesting Alasonic traditions derived from the east , but not generally known in this country , the lecture was listened to
with marked attention . The chair was again taken by Bro . Oliver , AV . Af ., who resumed the lodge in the first degree . Bro . J . Smith Ayerst , No . 189 , was unanimously elected as a joining member . No other business offering , the lodge was finally closed , and the brethren dispersed to meet again in half an hour and partake of a repast specially provided in honour of Bro . Glanfield , at which nearly forty sat down . Ample justice having been done to a liberal spread , the Rev . Bro . Bowden , Chaplain , b
y request of the W . AI .. left his chair , and standing opposite to the I . P . M ., addressed him in the name of the brethren iu most appropriate and affectionate term ? , recounting the advantages the lodge had derived from his persistent exertions and his excellent and successful advice and guidance , by which they had heen led through troublesome times , especially in regard to the Alasonic Hall , tlie effects of which were manifest in the comfortable and suitable building in which they were now assembled , and in the increasing prosperity of this branch of the Order , nor less so in the skill and ability displayed in the working of the
ceremonies . He referred also to the extreme regret felt by the members afc the loss they were about to sustain , and wished him God speed in his new location among other Freemasons , fco whom he would doubtless render the same services , and by whom he would , after they had learnt his value , be as highly appreciated . Bro . Bowden concluded an affecting speech by reading and presenting to Bro . Glanfield a handsome and beautifully executed illuminated addressthe skilful work of Bros . Harlaud and
, Chapman , displaying on the border emblems marking the progressive stages through which he had passed before arriving at his present exalted position iu Freemasonry . It was , of course , nicely framed and glazed , aud ran as follows : — St . John's Lodge , 328 , Torquay . "To George Glanfield , Esq ., P . AI . 328 ; Z . Sun Chapter , 106 ; Past Principal Soj ., Pleiades Chapter , 710 ; J . AV . Mark Lodge ,
710 ; P . P . M . O ., in Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , Devon ; P . Prov . G . S . D . ; aud S . P . Rose Croix . " Dear Sir and Brother , —AVe , the brethren of the lodge in which you were initiated , and of which yon have been on three occasions AV . M ., cannot allow the pleasing associations of so many years to be broken without some memento on our part which may serve to recall to your mind the fraternal love and regard as we feel towards you . In deciding upon a form of
testimonial , to express iu some slight degree our appreciation of your long and valued services to Freemasonry in this town , we are led to believe that a Life Governorship in the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will be more compatible with your wishes and feelings than any testimonial of mere intrinsic value ; and in asking you to accept this parting token of regard , we feel that we shall be promoting the great Alasonic principles you have practised and inculcated , —Benevolence aud Charity .. Alay the G . A . O . T . U . guide , guard and direct you , give you long life and happinese , and finally raise you to the Grand Lodge above .
Signed . —Bros . Thomas Olliver , AV . Af . ; D . AVatson , S . D . ; J . Paul , J . AA . ; T . Perry , Treas . ; and J . Chapman , 18 ° , Hon . Sec . "Torquay , May 1 st ., 1871 . " The Rev . Bro . Bowden then stated that it had been the desire of the members of the Lodge to offer some more substantial mark of their regard and esteem , in such form as might be most gratifying to the recipient , who had evinced his desire to carry out the most distinguishing characteristic of the Order ,
namely : Charity , by selecting a Lite Governorship of the Masonic School for Girls . In accordance with this disinterested and laudable wish , the sum of ten gnineas had been been forwarded to the Secretary of the Institution , the receipt for which he placed in the hands of Bro . Glanfield . The suddenness of the determination of Bro . Glanfield to change his place of residence , and the rapidity with which his . plans had been carried out , allowed but a short period to the
brethren to prepare the testimonial . Its completion in so satisfactory a manner proves the high esteem in whicli he is held by the Lodge , since a few days sufficed to make the design , and complete the arrangements for its execution , and for the collection of contributions to obtain the Life Governorship of the Girl's School . The expression of kindly regard so well uttered by the Rev . Chaplain , was very appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Glanfieldwho fullappreciated the idea of lacing
the-, y p substantial parts of their efforts in favour of one of the best and most worthy of the Masonic Charities ; while the unique and beautiful picture which surrounded the address would ever remind him of tlie various steps up that ladder which had placed him in so honourable a position in Freemasonry . The usual Alasonic toasts having been given and responded to ,. Bro . Glanfield retired , waving his adieus to the brethren . His ahsence leaves a void in the Lodwhich must be feltso zealous
ge , and complete was the character of his labours . To him it must be a source of great satisfaction , that the difficulties which at one time appeared almost overwhelming , have heen surmounted , and that the members have merely to follow in the good course into which he directed and guided them .
TOTNES . —Pleiades Lodge , ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meetingwas held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . Camming , AV . M ., who opened the lodge at 6 . 40-Among those present were Bros . Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chaplain ; Dr . Hopkins , acting as I . P . M . ; Watson , P . M ., acting as Secretary ; Niner , S . W . ; J . Heath , P . M as J . AV . ; Fowle ,.