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lodge , which extends over a period of twenty years , is in itself to us a subject of sincere congratulation , but the regularity of your attendance at our gatherings , your anxiety at all times for the welfare of the lodge , the moderation of your views and the considerate kindness you have shown in your actions , all bear unmistakable testimony to the goodness of your heart and your unswerving adherence to the obligations of our OrderAVe
. therefore take the opportunity now afforded us of testifying to the high esteem and fra t ernal regard in which you are hold by members of the lodge with which you have been so long and honourably connected . "Signed on behalf of the subscribers , •'PHILIP HENRX ROWLAND , " AVorshiful Master
p . Bro . Rowland Thomas , who was visibly affected , was then invested with the jewel , and said that it would be impossible for him to convey to the brethren the feeling with which he accepted the very flattering mark of their approbation , suffering as he did at the present moment from the most complete surprise which had been provided for him by the members of the lodge to which he had the honour to belong , but he felt bound to say that
they had over estimated any little services he may have rendered to the Cambrian Lodge , or that had marked the long period of his membership , and while it would be impossible for him to take upon himself any of the credit which had been so kindly bestowed on him , he must confess to the gratification and real pleasure it afforded him to accept this very flattering mark of their esteem and fraternal regard . Bro . Thomas then •thanked the Provincial Grand Alaster , his Deputy , and the visiting brethren who had come from long distances to honour him with their nresence that evening .
Other speeches followed , after which the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel where an excellent banquet was provided in Bro . Hancock ' s best style . The usual toasts of the " Queen and the Craft , " "The Grand Alaster of England , the Earl ol Zetland , " wore given and coming nearer homo , "The Provincial Grand Alaster . " Bro . Talbot responded in his usual easy and graceful style and
expressed himself highly pleased at the excellent harmony which existed among the brethren of tbe Cambrian Lodge , and testified to the profound respect which he entertained for his worthy and estimable brother , the guest of the evening . Next came " The Health of the deservedly popular Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster . " Bro . E . J . Morris responded by saying that he must play upon the old
string , and thank them as he had on many other occasions , and hoped to do on many future ones for the cordiality of their reception , it was a repetition of thanks , but none the less heart y for all that . The proceedings of tbe evening had interested him very much , and he was particularly struck with one passage in the AV . M . ' s speech , to the effect that with all his intimate knowledge of Bro . R . Thomas , in lodge and out of lodge , as a Afason and a fellow-townsman he had never heard
one unkind word against him , after an intimate acquaintance extending over many years . This remark induced a train of thought of the pleasures which must surround such a life . It is •difficult , indeed , to pass through the world without censure of -some kind , aud even Freemasons aro liable to this ; a man may be earnest and zealous in the good work of the Craft and yet not escape the tongue of calumny or jealousy—a laudable ambition is at all times to be commendedbut after allin his
, , opinion , the grand secret in this world is to live at peaca with all men , to encourage feelings of moderation and kindness , and so conduct ourselves that we may meet with the confidence and « steem of all with whom we are brought into contact in the daily affairs of life . The worshipful brother then reverted to tbe Masonic excellence of Bro . Thomas in glowing terms . Then followed the healths of the AVALBroPHRowlandthe
., . . . ; guest of the evening , Bro . R . Thomas ; and tho visiting brethren , which w-as responded to by Bro . Philip Davis , after which came that of " The Secretary of the Testimonial Fund , Bro , H . Green , " and numerous others . The speeches were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music by Bros . Jones , Hewson , Middleton , Green , Thomas , & c . The gathering , which was one of a most pleasing and satisfactory character terminated at an
early hour . The presentation jewel , which is a model of good taste and excellent workmanship , was executed by Messrs . Stilwell and Sons , of London , and bore the following subscription : — " Presented by the brethren of the Cambrian Lodge ( No . 364 ) , to Bro . Rowland Thomas , P . M , P . Prov . J . G . AA ' , as a token of
their esteem , and in recognition of his valued services , extendingover a period of twenty years . " Mr . Elias AV . Jones , surveyor , Neath kindly undertook the engrossing of the address , which was quite a work of art , and Galled forth expressions of general admiration .
SUFFOLK . PEOA ' INCIAL GRAND LODGE . This year the R . AV . tho Prov . G . M , Sir R , A . Shafto Adair , Part ., fixed the annual assembly of the Masonic bod y for Monday the 5 tb , in the good old town of Bungay . The ' desire of the Prov . G . M . has always been to give every town in the Province
, in which a Masonic lodge is held , the honour and privilege of receiving the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and so fortunate has he been in his selection up to the present time , that there is not the slightest cause on bis part to regret the choice he has made . Certainly the meeting of 1869 was by no means the least enjoyable of these much-anticipated gatherings of brethren from all parts of the Province . Bungay , though a most spirited town ,
and one which has proved itself in every way worthy to receive a Masonic body , is somewhat difficult of access—not only from Ipswich , but from all parts of the country . But the obstacle of getting there and back the same clay , was soon removed by the Prov . G . M , who with his usual kindness and forethought aud at considerable expense to himself , placed a special train at tho disposal of the brethren . This train left Ipswich at 9 ' 25 a . m ., calling at Stowmarket and other places for the accommodation
of members of various lodges , and arrived at its destination at 11-30 a . m . Here a hearty welcome awaited the visitors , and every arrangement was made for their comfort by the members of tiie " Waveney" Lodge , mainly through tbe untiring exertions of Bros . E . H . Adams , M . Abel , and Birtsal , AV . M . of the lodge . The bells of the fine old Church of St . Alary rang out their notes of welcome ; whilst the bands of the rifles and the East Suffolk Artillery ( under AirCarter ) discoursed " sweet music" if not
. , to the delight of the brethren , at least to that of the worthy townspeople , who congregated in large numbers on the Market Hill . Flags floated from various windows , and there was a triumphal arch in front of the residence of Bro . Adams . Indeed , the whole town appeared to have turned out to do honour to the occasion .
At 1-30 p . m ., the P . G . Lodge was opened at the Assembly Rooms , Tuns Hotel , the Prov . G . M . presiding , supported by Bros . Henry Thomas , acting P . S . G . AA . ; W . Moore , P . J . G . AA . On the right of the throne were seated the D . Prov . G . M . Bros , the Rev . E . I . Lockwood , M . A . and Rev . R . F . Palmer , P . Prov . G . chaplain , Oxfordshire . There were also present the following P . G . officers : —Bros . Spencer Freeman , P . G . Treas ; F . B . MarriottP . G . Sec . ; E . C . TiddP . A . G . Sec . ;
, , A . J . Barber , P . G . Org . ; AV . G . Ransom , P . S . G . D . ; M . Abel , P . J . G . D . ; F . Long , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . T . Helms , P . G . S . B . ; AV . Gardener , P . G . Burst . ; G . S . Golden , F . Betts , aud G . Bond , P . G . Stewards ; AV . Syer , P . G . Tyler . Also Bros . N . Garrett , P . M . No . 3 ; C . S . Pedgrilt , P . P . G . Reg . ; Thomas Bayes , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; S . H . Wiight , P . M . 516 ; J . S . Gissing , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; C . Davey , P . M . 225 ; Geo . Fenn , P . Prov .
S . G . AV . ; J . A . Pettitt , 332 ; H . S . Scott , 1 , 008 ; F . B . Strathren , P . P . J . G . AV . ; F . Jennings , P . Dep . Prov . G . M , Bengal ; G . Holmes , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Boby , AV . M , 114 ; AV . Hayward , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; P . AVhitehead , AV . AI , 225 ; AA . O . Chambers , AV . M , 71 ; AA m . Lucia , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; J . T . Wright , P . M , 986 ; V . Spalding , P . M , 81 ; S . B . King , P . AI ., 376 ; F - R-BurtsalAV . M 929 ; Robt . ClarkeP . AI 71 A .
, , , , ; M . F . Morgan , P . G . See , Norfolk ; Gardiner Stevens , P . M , 52 , Norfolk ; R . Kent , P . AL , 93 ; Thos . Holland , AV . AI , 1 , 224 ; E . H . Adams , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; F . R . Ward , AV . M , 305 ; J . D . Larking , AV . AL , 516 ; J . Marshall , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers , Norfolk ; James Franks , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; R . Mann , P . M , 929 ; G . F . Jeaffreson , Treas ., 555 ; Rev . T . G . Brereton ,. AA . JI , 555 ; J . A . Coombe , P . Prov . G . C . Scientific Lodge , Cambridge ; E . B .
Powell , P . AI , 332 ; Thomas Beard , P . M ., 81 ; J . Breekles , P . Prov . G . S . IV . ; R . Capon , S . AV ., 555 , & c , & c Over a hundred of the leading brethren of the various lodges included in the Province were present . The whole of the lodses wore represented , namely : —Unity ( 71 ) , Lowestoft , by the W . AI . ; Doric ( 81 ) , AVoodbridge , by the I . P . AI- ; British Union ( 114 ) , Ipswich , by the AV . M . ; St . Luke ' s ( 228 ) , ditto by the W . M . ; Apollo ( 305 ) , Beccles , bv AV . AI . ; A irtue and Silence ( 332 ) , Hadleigh , by AVAL ; Perfect Friendship ( 376 ) , Ipswich , by P . M . ; Prudence ( 388 ) , Halesworth , by
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Provincial.
lodge , which extends over a period of twenty years , is in itself to us a subject of sincere congratulation , but the regularity of your attendance at our gatherings , your anxiety at all times for the welfare of the lodge , the moderation of your views and the considerate kindness you have shown in your actions , all bear unmistakable testimony to the goodness of your heart and your unswerving adherence to the obligations of our OrderAVe
. therefore take the opportunity now afforded us of testifying to the high esteem and fra t ernal regard in which you are hold by members of the lodge with which you have been so long and honourably connected . "Signed on behalf of the subscribers , •'PHILIP HENRX ROWLAND , " AVorshiful Master
p . Bro . Rowland Thomas , who was visibly affected , was then invested with the jewel , and said that it would be impossible for him to convey to the brethren the feeling with which he accepted the very flattering mark of their approbation , suffering as he did at the present moment from the most complete surprise which had been provided for him by the members of the lodge to which he had the honour to belong , but he felt bound to say that
they had over estimated any little services he may have rendered to the Cambrian Lodge , or that had marked the long period of his membership , and while it would be impossible for him to take upon himself any of the credit which had been so kindly bestowed on him , he must confess to the gratification and real pleasure it afforded him to accept this very flattering mark of their esteem and fraternal regard . Bro . Thomas then •thanked the Provincial Grand Alaster , his Deputy , and the visiting brethren who had come from long distances to honour him with their nresence that evening .
Other speeches followed , after which the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel where an excellent banquet was provided in Bro . Hancock ' s best style . The usual toasts of the " Queen and the Craft , " "The Grand Alaster of England , the Earl ol Zetland , " wore given and coming nearer homo , "The Provincial Grand Alaster . " Bro . Talbot responded in his usual easy and graceful style and
expressed himself highly pleased at the excellent harmony which existed among the brethren of tbe Cambrian Lodge , and testified to the profound respect which he entertained for his worthy and estimable brother , the guest of the evening . Next came " The Health of the deservedly popular Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster . " Bro . E . J . Morris responded by saying that he must play upon the old
string , and thank them as he had on many other occasions , and hoped to do on many future ones for the cordiality of their reception , it was a repetition of thanks , but none the less heart y for all that . The proceedings of tbe evening had interested him very much , and he was particularly struck with one passage in the AV . M . ' s speech , to the effect that with all his intimate knowledge of Bro . R . Thomas , in lodge and out of lodge , as a Afason and a fellow-townsman he had never heard
one unkind word against him , after an intimate acquaintance extending over many years . This remark induced a train of thought of the pleasures which must surround such a life . It is •difficult , indeed , to pass through the world without censure of -some kind , aud even Freemasons aro liable to this ; a man may be earnest and zealous in the good work of the Craft and yet not escape the tongue of calumny or jealousy—a laudable ambition is at all times to be commendedbut after allin his
, , opinion , the grand secret in this world is to live at peaca with all men , to encourage feelings of moderation and kindness , and so conduct ourselves that we may meet with the confidence and « steem of all with whom we are brought into contact in the daily affairs of life . The worshipful brother then reverted to tbe Masonic excellence of Bro . Thomas in glowing terms . Then followed the healths of the AVALBroPHRowlandthe
., . . . ; guest of the evening , Bro . R . Thomas ; and tho visiting brethren , which w-as responded to by Bro . Philip Davis , after which came that of " The Secretary of the Testimonial Fund , Bro , H . Green , " and numerous others . The speeches were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music by Bros . Jones , Hewson , Middleton , Green , Thomas , & c . The gathering , which was one of a most pleasing and satisfactory character terminated at an
early hour . The presentation jewel , which is a model of good taste and excellent workmanship , was executed by Messrs . Stilwell and Sons , of London , and bore the following subscription : — " Presented by the brethren of the Cambrian Lodge ( No . 364 ) , to Bro . Rowland Thomas , P . M , P . Prov . J . G . AA ' , as a token of
their esteem , and in recognition of his valued services , extendingover a period of twenty years . " Mr . Elias AV . Jones , surveyor , Neath kindly undertook the engrossing of the address , which was quite a work of art , and Galled forth expressions of general admiration .
SUFFOLK . PEOA ' INCIAL GRAND LODGE . This year the R . AV . tho Prov . G . M , Sir R , A . Shafto Adair , Part ., fixed the annual assembly of the Masonic bod y for Monday the 5 tb , in the good old town of Bungay . The ' desire of the Prov . G . M . has always been to give every town in the Province
, in which a Masonic lodge is held , the honour and privilege of receiving the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and so fortunate has he been in his selection up to the present time , that there is not the slightest cause on bis part to regret the choice he has made . Certainly the meeting of 1869 was by no means the least enjoyable of these much-anticipated gatherings of brethren from all parts of the Province . Bungay , though a most spirited town ,
and one which has proved itself in every way worthy to receive a Masonic body , is somewhat difficult of access—not only from Ipswich , but from all parts of the country . But the obstacle of getting there and back the same clay , was soon removed by the Prov . G . M , who with his usual kindness and forethought aud at considerable expense to himself , placed a special train at tho disposal of the brethren . This train left Ipswich at 9 ' 25 a . m ., calling at Stowmarket and other places for the accommodation
of members of various lodges , and arrived at its destination at 11-30 a . m . Here a hearty welcome awaited the visitors , and every arrangement was made for their comfort by the members of tiie " Waveney" Lodge , mainly through tbe untiring exertions of Bros . E . H . Adams , M . Abel , and Birtsal , AV . M . of the lodge . The bells of the fine old Church of St . Alary rang out their notes of welcome ; whilst the bands of the rifles and the East Suffolk Artillery ( under AirCarter ) discoursed " sweet music" if not
. , to the delight of the brethren , at least to that of the worthy townspeople , who congregated in large numbers on the Market Hill . Flags floated from various windows , and there was a triumphal arch in front of the residence of Bro . Adams . Indeed , the whole town appeared to have turned out to do honour to the occasion .
At 1-30 p . m ., the P . G . Lodge was opened at the Assembly Rooms , Tuns Hotel , the Prov . G . M . presiding , supported by Bros . Henry Thomas , acting P . S . G . AA . ; W . Moore , P . J . G . AA . On the right of the throne were seated the D . Prov . G . M . Bros , the Rev . E . I . Lockwood , M . A . and Rev . R . F . Palmer , P . Prov . G . chaplain , Oxfordshire . There were also present the following P . G . officers : —Bros . Spencer Freeman , P . G . Treas ; F . B . MarriottP . G . Sec . ; E . C . TiddP . A . G . Sec . ;
, , A . J . Barber , P . G . Org . ; AV . G . Ransom , P . S . G . D . ; M . Abel , P . J . G . D . ; F . Long , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . T . Helms , P . G . S . B . ; AV . Gardener , P . G . Burst . ; G . S . Golden , F . Betts , aud G . Bond , P . G . Stewards ; AV . Syer , P . G . Tyler . Also Bros . N . Garrett , P . M . No . 3 ; C . S . Pedgrilt , P . P . G . Reg . ; Thomas Bayes , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; S . H . Wiight , P . M . 516 ; J . S . Gissing , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; C . Davey , P . M . 225 ; Geo . Fenn , P . Prov .
S . G . AV . ; J . A . Pettitt , 332 ; H . S . Scott , 1 , 008 ; F . B . Strathren , P . P . J . G . AV . ; F . Jennings , P . Dep . Prov . G . M , Bengal ; G . Holmes , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Boby , AV . M , 114 ; AV . Hayward , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; P . AVhitehead , AV . AI , 225 ; AA . O . Chambers , AV . M , 71 ; AA m . Lucia , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; J . T . Wright , P . M , 986 ; V . Spalding , P . M , 81 ; S . B . King , P . AI ., 376 ; F - R-BurtsalAV . M 929 ; Robt . ClarkeP . AI 71 A .
, , , , ; M . F . Morgan , P . G . See , Norfolk ; Gardiner Stevens , P . M , 52 , Norfolk ; R . Kent , P . AL , 93 ; Thos . Holland , AV . AI , 1 , 224 ; E . H . Adams , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; F . R . Ward , AV . M , 305 ; J . D . Larking , AV . AL , 516 ; J . Marshall , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers , Norfolk ; James Franks , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; R . Mann , P . M , 929 ; G . F . Jeaffreson , Treas ., 555 ; Rev . T . G . Brereton ,. AA . JI , 555 ; J . A . Coombe , P . Prov . G . C . Scientific Lodge , Cambridge ; E . B .
Powell , P . AI , 332 ; Thomas Beard , P . M ., 81 ; J . Breekles , P . Prov . G . S . IV . ; R . Capon , S . AV ., 555 , & c , & c Over a hundred of the leading brethren of the various lodges included in the Province were present . The whole of the lodses wore represented , namely : —Unity ( 71 ) , Lowestoft , by the W . AI . ; Doric ( 81 ) , AVoodbridge , by the I . P . AI- ; British Union ( 114 ) , Ipswich , by the AV . M . ; St . Luke ' s ( 228 ) , ditto by the W . M . ; Apollo ( 305 ) , Beccles , bv AV . AI . ; A irtue and Silence ( 332 ) , Hadleigh , by AVAL ; Perfect Friendship ( 376 ) , Ipswich , by P . M . ; Prudence ( 388 ) , Halesworth , by