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report to him that it was given with all the honours as though he had been present . The W . Master : The next toast I have to propose is the health of the four Past Masters who have obliged us by coming over this evening . We could not have gone through the ceremonies without them , and I think we owe a great deal to our brothers Fourdrinier , Golds , Swanborougb , and Thomas who always come when called for . I can assure youbrethrenit
, , gives me great pleasure to propose their health , and I hope we shall often have the pleasure of seeing them at the Segontium Lodge . Bro . Fourdrinier , having returned thanks on behalf of tbe Past Masters , The W . Master proposed the health of the visitors , Bros . C . Stewart , Hartigan , and Hulse .
Bro . Stewart Hartigan replied on behalf of the visitors , and expressed tho great pleasure he had experienced in witnessing the able manner iu which the ceremonies had been conducted The W . Master proposed the health of the newly-appointed officers . Bros . Owen Thomas , J . W ., and Bro . Dr . Williams , S . D ., respectively returned thanks .
In the course of the evening Bros . Potter , Williams , Hulse , E . R . Thomas , Poole , Roberts , and Bradbury , contributed much to the pleasure of tlie evening by some excellent songs , Bro . E . R . Thomas presiding at the harmonium .
WELCIIPOOL . —Lodge No . 998 . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Among those present were Bros . Thomas Blakeman Brown , P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; Francis Smith , I . P . M . ; David Pryce Owen , S . W . ; Edward Pryce , J . W . ; William Withy , Thomas Butter , P . Roper , W . Collender , R . S . Standen , R . Lloyd , & c . In the absence of tho V . W . and Rev . Bro . J . M . Edwards the lodge was opened by Bro . P . SmithI . P . M . On the confirmation of the minutes the
, ballot was taken for Mr . K . Williams , which was in the affirmative . Bro . Brown now took the chair , and Mr . K . Williams was then introduced and was duly initiated into Freemasonry , in ancient form . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that the sum of two guineas be voted by the lodge to the Zetland Commemoration Fund . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
WILTSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The annual meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge of Wilts was held in the Assembly-rooms , Salisbury , on the 14 th inst . Tlie R . W ., the Prov . G . M ., Lord Mefchuen , was unavoidably absent , and ho was represented by Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., tbe D . Prov . G . M . The lodge was close tiled at three o ' clock , ancl the
business of the province was transacted . Tho usual annual subscriptions were voted , viz ., Girls' School , £ 21 ; Boys' School , £ 1010 ; Widows' Fund , £ 10 10 s . The sum of £ 5 5 s was voted towards a fund for the purpose of purchasing a life boat , to be called the " Masonic Life Boat . " The brethren , on the motion of Bro . Sir D . Gooch , re-elected by general acclamation , Bro . S . Wittey , P . M , 6 ( 33 , P . P . S . G . W ., as P . G . Treas ., for the ensuing year ; and the following appointments were made : —Prov .
G . S . W ., Bro . Richard Bradford , 335 P . M . ; Prov . G . J . W ., H . Kinnier , P . M ., 335 ; G , Chap ., Rev . J . K . Davey , P . M . ; Treas ., W . Wittey , P . M . and P . S . G . W ., 663 ; Prov . G . Reg ., Edward William Moore , W . M ., 631 ; Prov . G . Sec , H . C- Tombs , 631 ; Prov . G . S . D ., King , W . M ., 586 ; Prov . G . J . D ., G . T . Dicks , 335 ; Prov G . Supt . of Works , Simpson , 335 ; Dir . of Cers ., William C . Merriman , 631 ; Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., Gane , 632 ;
Prov . S . B . Gill , 335 ; Prov . G . Org ., Chandler , 355 ; Prov . G . Purst ., Horatio Ward , P-M ., 586 ; Prov . G . Stewards , J . E . Bradford , A . Cusse , jun ., J . Goodwin , and W . J . Wilton ; Prov . G . Tyler , J . Burrows . The following brethren were also present : —Bros . W . Biggs , P . P . S . G . W ., 663 ; Payne , P . P . G . Rec , P . M . 335 ; B . Lawson , P . M . 632 ; James Greenfield , 1 , 101 ; John Sutton , 76 ; W . T . Gooch , P . M . 631 ; W . Sampson , J . D ., 355 ;
J . Rogers , J . D ., 632 ; T . F . Kovenshttw , G . Chap , of Enaland ; John Burrows , P . G . Tyler ; Charles Wyndham , P . M . " 586 , Prov . G . Reg ., Wilts ; R . S . Hulbert , P . M ., 694 , P . S . G . Warden , Hants ; Robert Chilcofcfc , S . W . 1 , 112 ; J . Bonnett , Tyler , 1112 ; AV . E . Rebbeck , P . M ., 195 , P . P . J : G . D ., Hants ; John Miles J . D ., 195 ; Charles Phelps , 195 ; C . C . Barrett , W . M ., 622 ; Charles Peaviour , 335 , S . W ., Wilts ; J . Blkington Gill . W . M ., 335 , P . P . G . S . Works , Somerset John Allen , W . M ., 632 ; J .
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Philpot , Tyler , 633 ; W . Nott , S . W ., 063 ; S . G . Mitchell , P . M ., 335 . The following members of lodge 586 ( " Elias de Dei-ham , " Salisbury ) were present : —Bros . J . M . Cardell , S . W . ; H . P . Blaekmore , J . W . ; Robert Stokes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . W . Wyndham , P . M ., Sec . ; E . G . Benson , P . M . ; Beverley Robinson , P-M . ; E . Henry Taylor , Org . ; Stanley Haynes , I . G . ; Thomas E . Darke ; M . G . Hundford ; Wyndham Pain ; Frederick Pern ; Chailes Triniman , Tyler ; Herbert Cox , Assist . Tyler .
Bro . Sir D . Gooch informed the brethren that he bad very recently accepted the appointment of Prov . G . M . for Berkshire , which would render it necessary for him fco resign fche office of D . Prov . G . M . of Wilts , which he had so long filled , upon which it was moved by Bro . S . Wittey , and carried by acclamation , " That the thanks of the province be given to Bro . Sir D . Gooch for tbe great benefit he bad rendered to Masonry during the time he had acted as the deputy for Bro . Lord
Metlmen , and particularly for the valuable services be had given to the province , and while they deeply regretted the loss they were about to sustain , they could not but congratulate him upon his accession to the higher honour he had achieved . " Bro . S . Wittey also proposed , and the proposition was seconded by Bro . W . Biggs , " That a suitable jewel be presented by the province to Bro . Sir . D . Gooch , as a slight memento of the
esteem and regard ofthe bicthren for his constant attention to the welfare of Masonry in the province , " which was carrscd with acclamation , and a committee was appointed to carry out the resolution . The business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . About fifty brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet which had been provided by Mr . Horatio Wardwhose
admir-, able catering was tbe theme of universal approbation . Tbe assembly room was most tastefully decorated for the occasion with the choicest shrubs , plants , and flowers , supplied by Mr . Brittan , and the whole of the arrangements reflected the highest credit on the Salisbury brethren who superintended ,
and who did everything in their power to make the meeting pleasant and enjoyable . The chair was taken by the D . Prov . G . M ., the vice chair being filled by Bro . Bradford , P . M ., the newly-appointed Prov . G . S . W . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts were given . After the M . W . the G . M . 's toast had been given , The D . Prov . G . M . gave "The Health of their Prov , G . M ., Bro . Lord Metlmen . " He was very sorry that his lordship was
not able to be amongst them that evening , having been prevented by unavoidable circumstances from attending . In his absence he would give his health , and would couple with the toast " The Prov . G . Officers . " Bro . King said that he rose for the purpose of proposing as a toasfc the health of a gentleman for whom they all entertained the highest respect , and who had recently accepted the office of Prov . G . M . for Berkshire . He begged to give "The health
of Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., the D . P . G . M . of Wiltshire . " The D . Prov . G . M ., in thanking those present for the kind way in which they had drunk the toast , said that he felt very deeply iu parting with them , in order to enter on another sphere of action . His residence was not far from the scene of his new duties , and he thought that it was quite right that the Prov . G . M . should reside near tlie seat of the province . He could assure them most sincerely that it would always ive him the
g highest pleasure to render any service to fche brethren in the province of Wilts , and he felt deeply grateful for the manner in which he had ever been treated by them . Although he was about to leave the province , he should always feel the deepest interest iu its welfare and prosperity . The D . Prov . G . M . next proposed " The health of the Grand Treasurer" which was woll received .
, Bro . Wittey returned thanks in very suitable terms , The toast of "Tbe Visitors , " was acknowledged by Bro . Barrett . Bro . W . Biggs proposed in eulogistic terms the health of Bro . W . Gooch .
liro . Gooch returned thanks , and expressed the great pleasure he felt in being present on that occasion . Tho D . Prov . G . M . proposed "The health of Bro . Payne and Prosperity to the Province of Somerset , " which was duly acknowledged by Bro . Payne . "The health ofthe Grand Officers , past and present , " with which was associated the name of Bro . Biggs , P . Prov . S . G . W ., was then given . Bro . Biggs replied in a very neat speech . The D . Prov . G . M . then proposed " The health of Bro . W . M .
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report to him that it was given with all the honours as though he had been present . The W . Master : The next toast I have to propose is the health of the four Past Masters who have obliged us by coming over this evening . We could not have gone through the ceremonies without them , and I think we owe a great deal to our brothers Fourdrinier , Golds , Swanborougb , and Thomas who always come when called for . I can assure youbrethrenit
, , gives me great pleasure to propose their health , and I hope we shall often have the pleasure of seeing them at the Segontium Lodge . Bro . Fourdrinier , having returned thanks on behalf of tbe Past Masters , The W . Master proposed the health of the visitors , Bros . C . Stewart , Hartigan , and Hulse .
Bro . Stewart Hartigan replied on behalf of the visitors , and expressed tho great pleasure he had experienced in witnessing the able manner iu which the ceremonies had been conducted The W . Master proposed the health of the newly-appointed officers . Bros . Owen Thomas , J . W ., and Bro . Dr . Williams , S . D ., respectively returned thanks .
In the course of the evening Bros . Potter , Williams , Hulse , E . R . Thomas , Poole , Roberts , and Bradbury , contributed much to the pleasure of tlie evening by some excellent songs , Bro . E . R . Thomas presiding at the harmonium .
WELCIIPOOL . —Lodge No . 998 . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Among those present were Bros . Thomas Blakeman Brown , P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; Francis Smith , I . P . M . ; David Pryce Owen , S . W . ; Edward Pryce , J . W . ; William Withy , Thomas Butter , P . Roper , W . Collender , R . S . Standen , R . Lloyd , & c . In the absence of tho V . W . and Rev . Bro . J . M . Edwards the lodge was opened by Bro . P . SmithI . P . M . On the confirmation of the minutes the
, ballot was taken for Mr . K . Williams , which was in the affirmative . Bro . Brown now took the chair , and Mr . K . Williams was then introduced and was duly initiated into Freemasonry , in ancient form . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that the sum of two guineas be voted by the lodge to the Zetland Commemoration Fund . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
WILTSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The annual meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge of Wilts was held in the Assembly-rooms , Salisbury , on the 14 th inst . Tlie R . W ., the Prov . G . M ., Lord Mefchuen , was unavoidably absent , and ho was represented by Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., tbe D . Prov . G . M . The lodge was close tiled at three o ' clock , ancl the
business of the province was transacted . Tho usual annual subscriptions were voted , viz ., Girls' School , £ 21 ; Boys' School , £ 1010 ; Widows' Fund , £ 10 10 s . The sum of £ 5 5 s was voted towards a fund for the purpose of purchasing a life boat , to be called the " Masonic Life Boat . " The brethren , on the motion of Bro . Sir D . Gooch , re-elected by general acclamation , Bro . S . Wittey , P . M , 6 ( 33 , P . P . S . G . W ., as P . G . Treas ., for the ensuing year ; and the following appointments were made : —Prov .
G . S . W ., Bro . Richard Bradford , 335 P . M . ; Prov . G . J . W ., H . Kinnier , P . M ., 335 ; G , Chap ., Rev . J . K . Davey , P . M . ; Treas ., W . Wittey , P . M . and P . S . G . W ., 663 ; Prov . G . Reg ., Edward William Moore , W . M ., 631 ; Prov . G . Sec , H . C- Tombs , 631 ; Prov . G . S . D ., King , W . M ., 586 ; Prov . G . J . D ., G . T . Dicks , 335 ; Prov G . Supt . of Works , Simpson , 335 ; Dir . of Cers ., William C . Merriman , 631 ; Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., Gane , 632 ;
Prov . S . B . Gill , 335 ; Prov . G . Org ., Chandler , 355 ; Prov . G . Purst ., Horatio Ward , P-M ., 586 ; Prov . G . Stewards , J . E . Bradford , A . Cusse , jun ., J . Goodwin , and W . J . Wilton ; Prov . G . Tyler , J . Burrows . The following brethren were also present : —Bros . W . Biggs , P . P . S . G . W ., 663 ; Payne , P . P . G . Rec , P . M . 335 ; B . Lawson , P . M . 632 ; James Greenfield , 1 , 101 ; John Sutton , 76 ; W . T . Gooch , P . M . 631 ; W . Sampson , J . D ., 355 ;
J . Rogers , J . D ., 632 ; T . F . Kovenshttw , G . Chap , of Enaland ; John Burrows , P . G . Tyler ; Charles Wyndham , P . M . " 586 , Prov . G . Reg ., Wilts ; R . S . Hulbert , P . M ., 694 , P . S . G . Warden , Hants ; Robert Chilcofcfc , S . W . 1 , 112 ; J . Bonnett , Tyler , 1112 ; AV . E . Rebbeck , P . M ., 195 , P . P . J : G . D ., Hants ; John Miles J . D ., 195 ; Charles Phelps , 195 ; C . C . Barrett , W . M ., 622 ; Charles Peaviour , 335 , S . W ., Wilts ; J . Blkington Gill . W . M ., 335 , P . P . G . S . Works , Somerset John Allen , W . M ., 632 ; J .
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Philpot , Tyler , 633 ; W . Nott , S . W ., 063 ; S . G . Mitchell , P . M ., 335 . The following members of lodge 586 ( " Elias de Dei-ham , " Salisbury ) were present : —Bros . J . M . Cardell , S . W . ; H . P . Blaekmore , J . W . ; Robert Stokes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . W . Wyndham , P . M ., Sec . ; E . G . Benson , P . M . ; Beverley Robinson , P-M . ; E . Henry Taylor , Org . ; Stanley Haynes , I . G . ; Thomas E . Darke ; M . G . Hundford ; Wyndham Pain ; Frederick Pern ; Chailes Triniman , Tyler ; Herbert Cox , Assist . Tyler .
Bro . Sir D . Gooch informed the brethren that he bad very recently accepted the appointment of Prov . G . M . for Berkshire , which would render it necessary for him fco resign fche office of D . Prov . G . M . of Wilts , which he had so long filled , upon which it was moved by Bro . S . Wittey , and carried by acclamation , " That the thanks of the province be given to Bro . Sir D . Gooch for tbe great benefit he bad rendered to Masonry during the time he had acted as the deputy for Bro . Lord
Metlmen , and particularly for the valuable services be had given to the province , and while they deeply regretted the loss they were about to sustain , they could not but congratulate him upon his accession to the higher honour he had achieved . " Bro . S . Wittey also proposed , and the proposition was seconded by Bro . W . Biggs , " That a suitable jewel be presented by the province to Bro . Sir . D . Gooch , as a slight memento of the
esteem and regard ofthe bicthren for his constant attention to the welfare of Masonry in the province , " which was carrscd with acclamation , and a committee was appointed to carry out the resolution . The business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . About fifty brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet which had been provided by Mr . Horatio Wardwhose
admir-, able catering was tbe theme of universal approbation . Tbe assembly room was most tastefully decorated for the occasion with the choicest shrubs , plants , and flowers , supplied by Mr . Brittan , and the whole of the arrangements reflected the highest credit on the Salisbury brethren who superintended ,
and who did everything in their power to make the meeting pleasant and enjoyable . The chair was taken by the D . Prov . G . M ., the vice chair being filled by Bro . Bradford , P . M ., the newly-appointed Prov . G . S . W . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts were given . After the M . W . the G . M . 's toast had been given , The D . Prov . G . M . gave "The Health of their Prov , G . M ., Bro . Lord Metlmen . " He was very sorry that his lordship was
not able to be amongst them that evening , having been prevented by unavoidable circumstances from attending . In his absence he would give his health , and would couple with the toast " The Prov . G . Officers . " Bro . King said that he rose for the purpose of proposing as a toasfc the health of a gentleman for whom they all entertained the highest respect , and who had recently accepted the office of Prov . G . M . for Berkshire . He begged to give "The health
of Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., the D . P . G . M . of Wiltshire . " The D . Prov . G . M ., in thanking those present for the kind way in which they had drunk the toast , said that he felt very deeply iu parting with them , in order to enter on another sphere of action . His residence was not far from the scene of his new duties , and he thought that it was quite right that the Prov . G . M . should reside near tlie seat of the province . He could assure them most sincerely that it would always ive him the
g highest pleasure to render any service to fche brethren in the province of Wilts , and he felt deeply grateful for the manner in which he had ever been treated by them . Although he was about to leave the province , he should always feel the deepest interest iu its welfare and prosperity . The D . Prov . G . M . next proposed " The health of the Grand Treasurer" which was woll received .
, Bro . Wittey returned thanks in very suitable terms , The toast of "Tbe Visitors , " was acknowledged by Bro . Barrett . Bro . W . Biggs proposed in eulogistic terms the health of Bro . W . Gooch .
liro . Gooch returned thanks , and expressed the great pleasure he felt in being present on that occasion . Tho D . Prov . G . M . proposed "The health of Bro . Payne and Prosperity to the Province of Somerset , " which was duly acknowledged by Bro . Payne . "The health ofthe Grand Officers , past and present , " with which was associated the name of Bro . Biggs , P . Prov . S . G . W ., was then given . Bro . Biggs replied in a very neat speech . The D . Prov . G . M . then proposed " The health of Bro . W . M .