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Knights Templar.
yet very strong . 1 trust this is the beginning of a new life , that I shall now be able year by year , for some years to come , to take my place in P . G . Conclave . This will afford me much pleasure , though I fear the province will not benefit by the change . The able manner in which my mtieh esteemed deputy , Sir Kt . Capfc . Cope , has discharged the duties devolving upon him in my absence is beyond all praise . I cannot hope to compete with him , bnt this I can promise , that I will do my very utmost to
perform my duties to your satisfaction ; if I fail , it will not be through want of will , but from want of ability to come up to my esteemed friend on my right . I hope to be present at Macclesfield next year , and I have no doubt the Macclesfield Knights will give us a hearty welcome and provide sumptuously for us . I give them clue notice , so they can have no excuse on that score ; I may safely . fix the date , 1 think , say the Wednesday nearest the 12 th of July next . I am proud to meet you all here
, and also proud of this opportunity of publicly thanking my friend and Deputy for his kindness in performing my duties for so many years . His kindly disposition and gentlemanly bearing have won him the respect of all he has come in contact with , whilst his great experience in masonic matters enables him to govern with discretion . Sir Knight Cope , I tender you my sincere thanks for all tbe trouble you have taken on my account ,
during my long and severe illness . The V . E . P . G . C . next proposed the health of the strangers , coupling with that toast the name of Sir Kt . Dr . Boyle , of the Province of Lancashire . Sir Kt . Royle , saicl he thanked the V . E . P . G . C . and the Kts . present , on behalf of himself and the other visitors for the handsome manner in which the V . E . P . G . C . had proposed the health of the strangers . He could assure the V . E . P . G . Cthat great
, sympathy had been expressed in the neighbouring Province of Lancashire towards him during his illness , and he hoped he might be spared many years to rule over his Province . He , ( Sir Kt . Royle ) had experienced much pleasure in being present on that occasion , and could assure the Cheshire Knights that they , one and all , would receive a most hearty welcome , whenever they felt disposed to visit the neighbouring Province .
The A . E . P . G . C . next gave the health of all poor and distressed Knights Templar . ( P The Brethren separated about 8 . 30 ) after a most pleasant and agreeable meeting .
Laying The Foundation Stone Of A Masonic Hall At Swansea.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A MASONIC HALL AT SWANSEA .
( From our own Correspondent . ) A Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons , for the Eastern division of South AA ' ales , was held on Thursday the Gth inst , at Swansea , with the view of laying the fouiiilatioii-stone of a new Masonic Hall . The ceremony was performed by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Theodore Mansel Talbot , the gathering of Freemasons from all parts of the provinceancl from the neighbouring districts of Monmouthshire
, , Carmarthenshire , Pembrokeshire , Breconshire , Cardiganshire , ancl other distant districts , being larger than has been known in Swansea for a long time past . The Provincial Grand Lodge opened at the Mackworth Hotel at 12 o ' clock , when a right Masonic welcome was given to visiting brethren from the neighbouring provinces . AVith tbe exception of the AA ' orshipful Provincial Grand Master tor
Monmouthshire ( whose unavoidable absence was apologised for ) that province was represented hy the whole of the Provincial Grand Officers—an honour to the brethren of the Eastern Division of South AVales which was as graceful as it was deserved . Tho Provincial Grand Officers attending from Monmouthshire were as follows : Bro . S . J . Horn fray , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . H . M . Kennard , Prov . G . S . AV . ; Bro . J . Hillier , Prov . G . J . AV . ; Bro . H . AVilliams , jun . Prov . G . S . Deae . ; Bro . J . Lewisjun . Prov .
, , , G , J . Dear . ; Bro . AV . Pickford , Prov . G . Treas , ; Bro . R . J . Chambers , Prov . G . Registrar ; Bro . H . Lawrence , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Bro . Phillips , Prov . G . Dir . Cers . ; Bro . L . A . Homfray , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Bro . R . S . Ropes , Prov . G . Steward ; Bro . James Philips , AV . M . 1098 ; VV . Davies , S . AV . 1098 . Bro . Captain Clarke , and Bro . Captain Perkins , 21 st Regt .
The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the Bight AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Master , in giving a hearty welcome to the visiting brethren , alluded to the pleasure it gave him to find his request to hold a Grand Lodge so fully responded to , and more particulary by the Officers of Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire . He trusted this would have the effect of still more firmly uniting the brethren of the two neighbouring Provinces in the bonds of Masonic affection .
Bro . Homfray replied on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lod"e of Monmouthshire , and stated that the visit was looked upon as only a slight return for the many acts of Masonic kindness which the brethren of Monmouthshire had received at the hands ot their brethren of the Eastern Division of South AVales , between whom and themselves , he was happy to say , the most perfect Masonic Unity existed , and would , he hoped , still continue to
exist . The Right AA' orshipful the Provincial Grand Master then ordered that a minute recording the thanks of tbe Lod ge to the hrethren from Monmouthshire and neighbouring Provinces be placed on the books of tho Grand Lodge , after which he invited those present to assist him in laying the foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall for the accommodation of tbe Indefatigable Lodge 237 , for which purpose they had been summoned together . A Procession was then formed , which marched in the following order : —
Two Tylers with drawn swords . Band of the Royal Glamorgan Artillery Militia . Bretliren , not being Members of any Lodge , two and two , Members of the " Talbot" Lodge , No . 1323 . „ ' "Bute" „ 960 . " Afan" „ 833 . * 'St . David ' s" „ 679 . "Brecknock" 651
„ „ . „ " Cambrian" „ 3 ( 34 . „ "Indefatigable" „ 23 ?! „ " Loyal Cambrian 110 . „ "Glamorgan" 36 . „ Members of other Lodges , Visitors . Architect with Plans . Builder with Trowel on cushion . Cornucopia with Corn—Bro . David Williams , P . M . and P . Prov
G . Sec . Ewer with Wine—Bro . Thos . Powell , P . Af . & P . Prov . G . D C Ewer with Oil—Bro . J . T . Nettell , P . M . Past Prov . Grand Pursuivants . Prov . Grand Pursuivant . Past Prov . Grand Organists . Prov . Grand Organist . Past Prov . Grand Directors of Ceremonies
. Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies Past Prov . Grand Superintendents of Works . Prov . Grand Superintendent of AA ' orks , with Plate bearing inscription . Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearers . Past . Prov . Grand Deacons . Past Prov . Grand Secietaries . Prov . Grand Secretarywith Book of Constitutions on a
, cushion . Past Prov . Grand Registars . Prov . Grand Registrar , with Bag . Past Prov . Grand Treasurers . Prov . Grand Treasurer , bearing phial with coins , & c . Past Grand AVardens . Visitors of Distinction .
Corinthian Light , borne by Bro . Poter Holway . Column of Prov . J . G . AV . borne by Bro . Gilbert Tulloch . Prov . Junior Grand Warden , with Plumb Rule . Doric Light , borne by Bro . William Bowen .
Column of Prov . S . G . W ., borne by Bio . E . M . Castle . Prov . Senior Grand Warden , with Level . Piov . Junior Grand Deacon . Past Prov . Grand Chaplains . Prov . Grand Chaplain , bearing the Sacred Law on a cushion . Prov . Grand Steward , with wand . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Prov . Grand Steward , with wand .
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Knights Templar.
yet very strong . 1 trust this is the beginning of a new life , that I shall now be able year by year , for some years to come , to take my place in P . G . Conclave . This will afford me much pleasure , though I fear the province will not benefit by the change . The able manner in which my mtieh esteemed deputy , Sir Kt . Capfc . Cope , has discharged the duties devolving upon him in my absence is beyond all praise . I cannot hope to compete with him , bnt this I can promise , that I will do my very utmost to
perform my duties to your satisfaction ; if I fail , it will not be through want of will , but from want of ability to come up to my esteemed friend on my right . I hope to be present at Macclesfield next year , and I have no doubt the Macclesfield Knights will give us a hearty welcome and provide sumptuously for us . I give them clue notice , so they can have no excuse on that score ; I may safely . fix the date , 1 think , say the Wednesday nearest the 12 th of July next . I am proud to meet you all here
, and also proud of this opportunity of publicly thanking my friend and Deputy for his kindness in performing my duties for so many years . His kindly disposition and gentlemanly bearing have won him the respect of all he has come in contact with , whilst his great experience in masonic matters enables him to govern with discretion . Sir Knight Cope , I tender you my sincere thanks for all tbe trouble you have taken on my account ,
during my long and severe illness . The V . E . P . G . C . next proposed the health of the strangers , coupling with that toast the name of Sir Kt . Dr . Boyle , of the Province of Lancashire . Sir Kt . Royle , saicl he thanked the V . E . P . G . C . and the Kts . present , on behalf of himself and the other visitors for the handsome manner in which the V . E . P . G . C . had proposed the health of the strangers . He could assure the V . E . P . G . Cthat great
, sympathy had been expressed in the neighbouring Province of Lancashire towards him during his illness , and he hoped he might be spared many years to rule over his Province . He , ( Sir Kt . Royle ) had experienced much pleasure in being present on that occasion , and could assure the Cheshire Knights that they , one and all , would receive a most hearty welcome , whenever they felt disposed to visit the neighbouring Province .
The A . E . P . G . C . next gave the health of all poor and distressed Knights Templar . ( P The Brethren separated about 8 . 30 ) after a most pleasant and agreeable meeting .
Laying The Foundation Stone Of A Masonic Hall At Swansea.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A MASONIC HALL AT SWANSEA .
( From our own Correspondent . ) A Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons , for the Eastern division of South AA ' ales , was held on Thursday the Gth inst , at Swansea , with the view of laying the fouiiilatioii-stone of a new Masonic Hall . The ceremony was performed by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Theodore Mansel Talbot , the gathering of Freemasons from all parts of the provinceancl from the neighbouring districts of Monmouthshire
, , Carmarthenshire , Pembrokeshire , Breconshire , Cardiganshire , ancl other distant districts , being larger than has been known in Swansea for a long time past . The Provincial Grand Lodge opened at the Mackworth Hotel at 12 o ' clock , when a right Masonic welcome was given to visiting brethren from the neighbouring provinces . AVith tbe exception of the AA ' orshipful Provincial Grand Master tor
Monmouthshire ( whose unavoidable absence was apologised for ) that province was represented hy the whole of the Provincial Grand Officers—an honour to the brethren of the Eastern Division of South AVales which was as graceful as it was deserved . Tho Provincial Grand Officers attending from Monmouthshire were as follows : Bro . S . J . Horn fray , Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . H . M . Kennard , Prov . G . S . AV . ; Bro . J . Hillier , Prov . G . J . AV . ; Bro . H . AVilliams , jun . Prov . G . S . Deae . ; Bro . J . Lewisjun . Prov .
, , , G , J . Dear . ; Bro . AV . Pickford , Prov . G . Treas , ; Bro . R . J . Chambers , Prov . G . Registrar ; Bro . H . Lawrence , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Bro . Phillips , Prov . G . Dir . Cers . ; Bro . L . A . Homfray , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Bro . R . S . Ropes , Prov . G . Steward ; Bro . James Philips , AV . M . 1098 ; VV . Davies , S . AV . 1098 . Bro . Captain Clarke , and Bro . Captain Perkins , 21 st Regt .
The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the Bight AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Master , in giving a hearty welcome to the visiting brethren , alluded to the pleasure it gave him to find his request to hold a Grand Lodge so fully responded to , and more particulary by the Officers of Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire . He trusted this would have the effect of still more firmly uniting the brethren of the two neighbouring Provinces in the bonds of Masonic affection .
Bro . Homfray replied on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lod"e of Monmouthshire , and stated that the visit was looked upon as only a slight return for the many acts of Masonic kindness which the brethren of Monmouthshire had received at the hands ot their brethren of the Eastern Division of South AVales , between whom and themselves , he was happy to say , the most perfect Masonic Unity existed , and would , he hoped , still continue to
exist . The Right AA' orshipful the Provincial Grand Master then ordered that a minute recording the thanks of tbe Lod ge to the hrethren from Monmouthshire and neighbouring Provinces be placed on the books of tho Grand Lodge , after which he invited those present to assist him in laying the foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall for the accommodation of tbe Indefatigable Lodge 237 , for which purpose they had been summoned together . A Procession was then formed , which marched in the following order : —
Two Tylers with drawn swords . Band of the Royal Glamorgan Artillery Militia . Bretliren , not being Members of any Lodge , two and two , Members of the " Talbot" Lodge , No . 1323 . „ ' "Bute" „ 960 . " Afan" „ 833 . * 'St . David ' s" „ 679 . "Brecknock" 651
„ „ . „ " Cambrian" „ 3 ( 34 . „ "Indefatigable" „ 23 ?! „ " Loyal Cambrian 110 . „ "Glamorgan" 36 . „ Members of other Lodges , Visitors . Architect with Plans . Builder with Trowel on cushion . Cornucopia with Corn—Bro . David Williams , P . M . and P . Prov
G . Sec . Ewer with Wine—Bro . Thos . Powell , P . Af . & P . Prov . G . D C Ewer with Oil—Bro . J . T . Nettell , P . M . Past Prov . Grand Pursuivants . Prov . Grand Pursuivant . Past Prov . Grand Organists . Prov . Grand Organist . Past Prov . Grand Directors of Ceremonies
. Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies Past Prov . Grand Superintendents of Works . Prov . Grand Superintendent of AA ' orks , with Plate bearing inscription . Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearers . Past . Prov . Grand Deacons . Past Prov . Grand Secietaries . Prov . Grand Secretarywith Book of Constitutions on a
, cushion . Past Prov . Grand Registars . Prov . Grand Registrar , with Bag . Past Prov . Grand Treasurers . Prov . Grand Treasurer , bearing phial with coins , & c . Past Grand AVardens . Visitors of Distinction .
Corinthian Light , borne by Bro . Poter Holway . Column of Prov . J . G . AV . borne by Bro . Gilbert Tulloch . Prov . Junior Grand Warden , with Plumb Rule . Doric Light , borne by Bro . William Bowen .
Column of Prov . S . G . W ., borne by Bio . E . M . Castle . Prov . Senior Grand Warden , with Level . Piov . Junior Grand Deacon . Past Prov . Grand Chaplains . Prov . Grand Chaplain , bearing the Sacred Law on a cushion . Prov . Grand Steward , with wand . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master . Prov . Grand Steward , with wand .