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regard to the duties and responsibilities which are attached to the station . In such a case Freemasonry in that province can scarcely be expected to prosper ; bufc R . AV . Sir , the Freemasons of Lincolnshire have sound reasons for anticipating that your reign will be distinguished by those courteous acts and judicious principles which proceed from high rank , coupled with a mild and amiable disposition , ancl cannot fail to promote the benefit , to increase the influence , ancl ensure the
prosperity of the Institution . Your advent amongst us , I am proud to say , is received Avith exultation , and Avill be celebrated this day ivith the joyful honours of Masonry ; and I do not entertain the slightest doubt that the order Avill increase ancl flourish abundantly under the genial and beneficial rule of a nobleman Avhose united tact ancl ability AA'ill , undoubtedly , secure for himself the honourable title of a Master in Israel , ancl for tbe order the universal approbation eA'on of those who have
not had the good fortune to be enrolled amongst the number of its members . Bro . R . HALL , the Prov . G-. Sec . then recited the ancient charges of this order , to Avhich bis Grace signified his assent in the usual Avay , and he subsequently took the obligation which Avas impressively delivered . In order to avoid the obvious inconvenience of requesting brethren of the various degrees to Avithdrawhis
Graceaccom-, , panied hy Dr . Oliver ancl the Masters of Lodges , retired into another room for the purpose of being installed and invested . After a brief absence they returned in procession , and his Grace was inducted into the the chair by Dr . Oliver , and Avas formally proclaimed Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire by Bro . Greenwood , Prov . G . M . C . His Grace the DUKE OE ST . ALBANS , Prov . G . M ., then returned
thanks for the honour conferred upon him , and expressed his determination to promote tbe interests of Masonry throughout the provinces as far as his ability permitted . After thanking the brethren for their large attendance , he appointed his officers as follows : —11 . S . Harvey , D . Prov . G . M . ; Major Hopkins , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . U . S . Smith , Prov . J . G . AV . ; Dr . Small , Prov . S . G . D . ; R . Dyer , Prov . J . G . D . ; Rev . E . R . Darken , Prov . G . Chap . ; G . H . Shipley , Prov . G . Treas . ; R . C . Moore , Piw . G . R . ; R . Hall , Prov . G . Sec . ; J . Fowler , Prov . G . S . Wks . ; AV .
Green-AVOOCI , Prov . G . D . C . ; G . Pennell , A . Prov . G . D . C . ; G . Waghorn , Prov . G . S . B . ; A . L . Keller , Prov . G-. O . ; J . Norton , Prov . G . P . ; IT . Cotton , Prov . G . T . ; J . Sbuttleworth , J . Nicholls , A . WordrOAv , W . Clegg , S . ShiiAV , ancl J . HoAvard , Prov . G . Stewards . Bro . R . S . HARA - , the A ^ . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., in a speech of some length , moved , ancl it Avas unanimously resolved , " That the officers ancl members of this Prov . G . Loclge being desirous of recording their deep sense of the beniiicent character and public
ancl private virtues of the Eight Hon . the Earl of Yarborough , the late Prov . G . M . ; the earnest zeal Avith which he uniformly advocated tlie cause of Freemasonry ; the enlightened benevolence AA'hich induced that constant patronage ancl support Avhich he extended to all Masonic charities ; the anxious desire Avhich he ever displayed to promote the interest and fco increase the influence of Masonry in the Province ; and the courtesies ancl
attention to all classes ; Avhich derived additional A'alue from the rank ancl position he occupied in the county , and which ivere never ivithbeld from any deserving object ; do hereby express their opinion that the exertions of the late Earl , both as Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire and D . Prov . G . M . of tlie Avhole English Craft , Avere eminently successful in advancing the interests of Masonry , in promoting the extension of its charities
( to all of Avhich he Avas a munificent contributor ) , and in increasing the popularity ancl respect for tbe Order confided to his care . "— " That the above resolution be entered in the minutes , and a copy forwarded to the Dowager Countess of Yarborough and the present Earl . " After the Masters ancl brethren ban been introduced to his Gracethe Grand Lodge Avas closed , ancl the Prov . G . officers
, retired . The officers of the AVithain Loclge then closed their Loclge in due form . Amongst the brethren present at the installation Avere the following!—T . H . Hall , Prov . G . M ., Cambridgeshire ; Geo . Oliver , P . D . Prov . G . M ., Lincolnshire ; F . Cook , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Lincolnshire ; F . L . HopkinsProv . S . G . AA . Lincolnshire ; 15 . R . Larken ,
, , Prov . G . Chap ., Lincolnshire ; Richard Hall , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; A \ . Greenwood , ProA ' . G-. D . C , Lincolnshire ; Joseph Shuttlewortb , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; G . Wright , Prov . G . Chaplain , Derbyshire ; Jno . Gamble , Prov . G . S . W ., Derbyshire ; John Comyn , Prov . J . G . W ., Notts . ; M . A-oules , Prov . G . S .,
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Notts . ; J . C . Nixon , Prov . G . S ., Notts . ; Jas . Sollery , P . Prov G . S . W ., Notts .,- Thomas W . Robinson , Prov . G . S . IV , A otts . ; Thomas Banks , Prov . G . S . AV ., Notts . ; B . S . Simpson , P . Prov ! G . S . AV ., Durham ; E . F . Broadbent , P . Prov . G . T ., Lincoln ¦ Jno . Nickolls , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; Thomas Wood , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., Lincolnshire ; D . Mackinder , Prov . G . S . AV , Lincolnshire ; F . J . Jeremie , P . Prov . Gr . Chaplain for Guernsey ; A . L . KellerProv . G . O . Lincolnshrre ; W . II . BailesP . Prov . S . G . W .
, , , , AVest Yorkshire ; D . Jackson , P . Prov . A . D . C , Lincolnshire ; Gr . D . Pennell , A . Piw . G . D . C , Lincolnshire ; C . Pocklington , P . Prov . S . G . D ., Lincolnshire ; Dr . Roberts , P . Prov . J . G . W .,. Lincolnshire ; Jas . Fowler , Piw . G . S . AA . Lincolnshire ; H . Cotton , Prov . G . T ., Lincolnshire ; H . AV Hutton , P . Prov . G ., Supt . AVorks , Oxford ; E . S . Harvey , D . Prov . G . M ., Lincolnshire ; G . H . ShileyProv . G . T . Lincolnshire : W . CleggProv .
p , , , G . S ., Lincolnshire ; II . Goddnrd , P . Piw . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; G . AYaghorn , Prov . G . S . B ., Lincolnshire ; Thomas Heffernan , P . Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; AVm . Gandy , P . Prov . G . O ., Lincolnshire ; Robt . C . Moore , Piw . G . R ., Lincolnshire ; Thomas-Thimbleby , P . Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; T . Small , Prov . S . G . D ., Lincolnshire ; S . Slmv , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; J . Nicholson ,, P . Prov . G . D . C , Lincolnshire ; A \ illiam Johnson , Prov . G . T .,.
East Yorkshire ; H . A . Close , AV . M ., Loclge of Harmony , Boston ; C . Rawlinson , AV . M ., AVithain Loclge , Lincoln ; E . Rainey , W . M ., Shakespeare Lodge , Spilsby ; Thos . Burwell , AV . M ., Yarborough , Gainsborough ; jno , Nickolls , AA . M ., St . Botolph's Lodge , Sleaford ; Ed . Jackson , W . M ., Franklin , Boston ; AV . J . AVhalley , AV . M ., Pelham Pillar Lodge , Grimsby ; Jas . Fowler , AVM ., Lindsey Loclge , Louth ; II . C . Barnett , AA . M ., Commercial Lodge , Nottingham . At the conclusion of the business of the installation , the brethren adjourned to
THE BANQUET , which took place in the City Assembly-rooms , at half-past three o'clock . The large room ivas well filled , about 190 brethren being present . His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , as the R . W . Prov . G . M ., presided , aud he Avas supported by R . S . Harvey , D . Prov . G . M . T . H . Hall , Piw . G . M . for Cambridgeshire ; Major Hopkins , Prov . G . S . AV . ; F . Cooke , P . Prov . G . AV . ; . — -Simpson , Prov . G . W . for Durham ; the Rev . F . J . Jeremie ,
P . Prov . G ., Chap , for Gruernsey ; fche Rev . E . H . Xiarken , Prov . G . Chap , for Lincolnshire ; the G-. AV . and G . Chap , for Derbyshire , and J . Bramley-Moore , Esq ., M . P . The repast , Avhich Avas provided by Bro . Thornton , of the Saracen's Head . Hotel , Avas of a most sumptuous description . Grace having been saicl . by the Rev . E . R . Larken , full justice Avas clone to the good things provided , and afterwards thanks were returned to the Great Architect of the Universe
for all his blessings . During dinner Ins Grace took Avme AA'ith the brethren of the various lodges . Thr PROV . G . M . then gave " The Queen ancl the Craft , " —a toast always drank first at Masonic meetings . The PROA * . G . M . then gave "The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " iu a brief speech . The PROA * . G . M . in giving " The Army , Navy , Militia , ancl Volunteers" said that all four services might co-exisfc and
, flourish Avithout in the least degree subtracting from each other ' s value and importance . The memorable exploits of the first-named service , originated in the time of AVilliam III ., Avere so Avell-known and so highly appreciated that he need not allude to them at length , but he might on this occasion be permitted to say that in tbe army there Avere many Masons , ancl that the great Duke of Wellington ivas a member of the Fraternity . As
to the navy , it appeared thafc ships of Avar Avere likely to be remodelled— -put on an iron footing , he might almost say ( laughter ) —bufc bo that as it might , he bad no doubt that England ivould be able , not only to hold her own , as in times past , but to maintain her Avell-earned supremacy ou the seas , The militiaan institution so entirely English—Avas Avorthy of the highest commendation . It was of tho greatest value , and at one time ,
Avas England ' s only defence on land . Of the volunteers , many regiments of Avhich he Avas happy to see existed in this county , lie could not speak too highly . He was not present at the review which took place at Brighton , on Easter Monday , but he had been struck Avith the remark of the French Ambassador , AVIIO Avitnessecl it , and AVIIO said that had be nofc been a Frenchman , he should have most heartily cheered them on that occasion .
( Hear , hear . ) The toast was responded to by Capfcain Jenkins , of Nottingham , on'behalf of the Army ancl Navy , by Dr . Ferneley , R . S . L . M ., for the Militia , and by Major Hopkins for the A ^ olunteers .
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Provincial.
regard to the duties and responsibilities which are attached to the station . In such a case Freemasonry in that province can scarcely be expected to prosper ; bufc R . AV . Sir , the Freemasons of Lincolnshire have sound reasons for anticipating that your reign will be distinguished by those courteous acts and judicious principles which proceed from high rank , coupled with a mild and amiable disposition , ancl cannot fail to promote the benefit , to increase the influence , ancl ensure the
prosperity of the Institution . Your advent amongst us , I am proud to say , is received Avith exultation , and Avill be celebrated this day ivith the joyful honours of Masonry ; and I do not entertain the slightest doubt that the order Avill increase ancl flourish abundantly under the genial and beneficial rule of a nobleman Avhose united tact ancl ability AA'ill , undoubtedly , secure for himself the honourable title of a Master in Israel , ancl for tbe order the universal approbation eA'on of those who have
not had the good fortune to be enrolled amongst the number of its members . Bro . R . HALL , the Prov . G-. Sec . then recited the ancient charges of this order , to Avhich bis Grace signified his assent in the usual Avay , and he subsequently took the obligation which Avas impressively delivered . In order to avoid the obvious inconvenience of requesting brethren of the various degrees to Avithdrawhis
Graceaccom-, , panied hy Dr . Oliver ancl the Masters of Lodges , retired into another room for the purpose of being installed and invested . After a brief absence they returned in procession , and his Grace was inducted into the the chair by Dr . Oliver , and Avas formally proclaimed Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire by Bro . Greenwood , Prov . G . M . C . His Grace the DUKE OE ST . ALBANS , Prov . G . M ., then returned
thanks for the honour conferred upon him , and expressed his determination to promote tbe interests of Masonry throughout the provinces as far as his ability permitted . After thanking the brethren for their large attendance , he appointed his officers as follows : —11 . S . Harvey , D . Prov . G . M . ; Major Hopkins , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . U . S . Smith , Prov . J . G . AV . ; Dr . Small , Prov . S . G . D . ; R . Dyer , Prov . J . G . D . ; Rev . E . R . Darken , Prov . G . Chap . ; G . H . Shipley , Prov . G . Treas . ; R . C . Moore , Piw . G . R . ; R . Hall , Prov . G . Sec . ; J . Fowler , Prov . G . S . Wks . ; AV .
Green-AVOOCI , Prov . G . D . C . ; G . Pennell , A . Prov . G . D . C . ; G . Waghorn , Prov . G . S . B . ; A . L . Keller , Prov . G-. O . ; J . Norton , Prov . G . P . ; IT . Cotton , Prov . G . T . ; J . Sbuttleworth , J . Nicholls , A . WordrOAv , W . Clegg , S . ShiiAV , ancl J . HoAvard , Prov . G . Stewards . Bro . R . S . HARA - , the A ^ . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., in a speech of some length , moved , ancl it Avas unanimously resolved , " That the officers ancl members of this Prov . G . Loclge being desirous of recording their deep sense of the beniiicent character and public
ancl private virtues of the Eight Hon . the Earl of Yarborough , the late Prov . G . M . ; the earnest zeal Avith which he uniformly advocated tlie cause of Freemasonry ; the enlightened benevolence AA'hich induced that constant patronage ancl support Avhich he extended to all Masonic charities ; the anxious desire Avhich he ever displayed to promote the interest and fco increase the influence of Masonry in the Province ; and the courtesies ancl
attention to all classes ; Avhich derived additional A'alue from the rank ancl position he occupied in the county , and which ivere never ivithbeld from any deserving object ; do hereby express their opinion that the exertions of the late Earl , both as Prov . G . M . for Lincolnshire and D . Prov . G . M . of tlie Avhole English Craft , Avere eminently successful in advancing the interests of Masonry , in promoting the extension of its charities
( to all of Avhich he Avas a munificent contributor ) , and in increasing the popularity ancl respect for tbe Order confided to his care . "— " That the above resolution be entered in the minutes , and a copy forwarded to the Dowager Countess of Yarborough and the present Earl . " After the Masters ancl brethren ban been introduced to his Gracethe Grand Lodge Avas closed , ancl the Prov . G . officers
, retired . The officers of the AVithain Loclge then closed their Loclge in due form . Amongst the brethren present at the installation Avere the following!—T . H . Hall , Prov . G . M ., Cambridgeshire ; Geo . Oliver , P . D . Prov . G . M ., Lincolnshire ; F . Cook , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Lincolnshire ; F . L . HopkinsProv . S . G . AA . Lincolnshire ; 15 . R . Larken ,
, , Prov . G . Chap ., Lincolnshire ; Richard Hall , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; A \ . Greenwood , ProA ' . G-. D . C , Lincolnshire ; Joseph Shuttlewortb , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; G . Wright , Prov . G . Chaplain , Derbyshire ; Jno . Gamble , Prov . G . S . W ., Derbyshire ; John Comyn , Prov . J . G . W ., Notts . ; M . A-oules , Prov . G . S .,
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Notts . ; J . C . Nixon , Prov . G . S ., Notts . ; Jas . Sollery , P . Prov G . S . W ., Notts .,- Thomas W . Robinson , Prov . G . S . IV , A otts . ; Thomas Banks , Prov . G . S . AV ., Notts . ; B . S . Simpson , P . Prov ! G . S . AV ., Durham ; E . F . Broadbent , P . Prov . G . T ., Lincoln ¦ Jno . Nickolls , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; Thomas Wood , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., Lincolnshire ; D . Mackinder , Prov . G . S . AV , Lincolnshire ; F . J . Jeremie , P . Prov . Gr . Chaplain for Guernsey ; A . L . KellerProv . G . O . Lincolnshrre ; W . II . BailesP . Prov . S . G . W .
, , , , AVest Yorkshire ; D . Jackson , P . Prov . A . D . C , Lincolnshire ; Gr . D . Pennell , A . Piw . G . D . C , Lincolnshire ; C . Pocklington , P . Prov . S . G . D ., Lincolnshire ; Dr . Roberts , P . Prov . J . G . W .,. Lincolnshire ; Jas . Fowler , Piw . G . S . AA . Lincolnshire ; H . Cotton , Prov . G . T ., Lincolnshire ; H . AV Hutton , P . Prov . G ., Supt . AVorks , Oxford ; E . S . Harvey , D . Prov . G . M ., Lincolnshire ; G . H . ShileyProv . G . T . Lincolnshire : W . CleggProv .
p , , , G . S ., Lincolnshire ; II . Goddnrd , P . Piw . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; G . AYaghorn , Prov . G . S . B ., Lincolnshire ; Thomas Heffernan , P . Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; AVm . Gandy , P . Prov . G . O ., Lincolnshire ; Robt . C . Moore , Piw . G . R ., Lincolnshire ; Thomas-Thimbleby , P . Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; T . Small , Prov . S . G . D ., Lincolnshire ; S . Slmv , Prov . G . S ., Lincolnshire ; J . Nicholson ,, P . Prov . G . D . C , Lincolnshire ; A \ illiam Johnson , Prov . G . T .,.
East Yorkshire ; H . A . Close , AV . M ., Loclge of Harmony , Boston ; C . Rawlinson , AV . M ., AVithain Loclge , Lincoln ; E . Rainey , W . M ., Shakespeare Lodge , Spilsby ; Thos . Burwell , AV . M ., Yarborough , Gainsborough ; jno , Nickolls , AA . M ., St . Botolph's Lodge , Sleaford ; Ed . Jackson , W . M ., Franklin , Boston ; AV . J . AVhalley , AV . M ., Pelham Pillar Lodge , Grimsby ; Jas . Fowler , AVM ., Lindsey Loclge , Louth ; II . C . Barnett , AA . M ., Commercial Lodge , Nottingham . At the conclusion of the business of the installation , the brethren adjourned to
THE BANQUET , which took place in the City Assembly-rooms , at half-past three o'clock . The large room ivas well filled , about 190 brethren being present . His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , as the R . W . Prov . G . M ., presided , aud he Avas supported by R . S . Harvey , D . Prov . G . M . T . H . Hall , Piw . G . M . for Cambridgeshire ; Major Hopkins , Prov . G . S . AV . ; F . Cooke , P . Prov . G . AV . ; . — -Simpson , Prov . G . W . for Durham ; the Rev . F . J . Jeremie ,
P . Prov . G ., Chap , for Gruernsey ; fche Rev . E . H . Xiarken , Prov . G . Chap , for Lincolnshire ; the G-. AV . and G . Chap , for Derbyshire , and J . Bramley-Moore , Esq ., M . P . The repast , Avhich Avas provided by Bro . Thornton , of the Saracen's Head . Hotel , Avas of a most sumptuous description . Grace having been saicl . by the Rev . E . R . Larken , full justice Avas clone to the good things provided , and afterwards thanks were returned to the Great Architect of the Universe
for all his blessings . During dinner Ins Grace took Avme AA'ith the brethren of the various lodges . Thr PROV . G . M . then gave " The Queen ancl the Craft , " —a toast always drank first at Masonic meetings . The PROA * . G . M . then gave "The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " iu a brief speech . The PROA * . G . M . in giving " The Army , Navy , Militia , ancl Volunteers" said that all four services might co-exisfc and
, flourish Avithout in the least degree subtracting from each other ' s value and importance . The memorable exploits of the first-named service , originated in the time of AVilliam III ., Avere so Avell-known and so highly appreciated that he need not allude to them at length , but he might on this occasion be permitted to say that in tbe army there Avere many Masons , ancl that the great Duke of Wellington ivas a member of the Fraternity . As
to the navy , it appeared thafc ships of Avar Avere likely to be remodelled— -put on an iron footing , he might almost say ( laughter ) —bufc bo that as it might , he bad no doubt that England ivould be able , not only to hold her own , as in times past , but to maintain her Avell-earned supremacy ou the seas , The militiaan institution so entirely English—Avas Avorthy of the highest commendation . It was of tho greatest value , and at one time ,
Avas England ' s only defence on land . Of the volunteers , many regiments of Avhich he Avas happy to see existed in this county , lie could not speak too highly . He was not present at the review which took place at Brighton , on Easter Monday , but he had been struck Avith the remark of the French Ambassador , AVIIO Avitnessecl it , and AVIIO said that had be nofc been a Frenchman , he should have most heartily cheered them on that occasion .
( Hear , hear . ) The toast was responded to by Capfcain Jenkins , of Nottingham , on'behalf of the Army ancl Navy , by Dr . Ferneley , R . S . L . M ., for the Militia , and by Major Hopkins for the A ^ olunteers .