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that spark of animation ivhich hacl produced that body of Masons in this town ivhich they had that day seen . It gave him the greatest pleasure to see such a revival , especially as in these days excuses are being made as to brethren not having time to make the progress they ought . The Rifle Volunteer movement has been brought forward as one ' great excuse , but he sincerely hoped that those duties ivould not clash with the duties of their lodge . He could not help looking with chagrin on the Loyal
Monmouth Lodge , 671 , to see them so poorly represented . He did not mean in intellect , but in numbers . Masonry in Monmouth , he was afraid , had been in a very languid state for some time , but when they saw that the northern part of the county , ancl even in this corner of it , Masonry flourishing , he had no doubt they ivould again stir themselves . He hoped when Bro . King returned to Monmouth he would see what could be done . He had known them in their palmy clayswhen as many as twenty members had
, gone down to Newport to assist them there . Then they were only a young rising body in that town , ancl at that time they ( the Monmouth Lodge ) , rather prided themselves on their being the first in numbers in the county . That was a long time ago ; but how stood matters now ? Newport stood at the head of the head of the province as . regarded numbers . There were still several districts in the province , which from their wealth ancl numbers ought to haA'e loclges established , and he hoped the
bright example shown at Abergavenny would not be lost upon them . He had always put his hand on Pontypool as a dark spot ; it was a place , he thought , that might be made a very efficient adjunct to this province . He then referred to the enemies of Masonry , and , among other things , said that although many ladies were staunch supporters , yet , he feared , the great majority of them set their faces against it . The rev . gentleman here caused much amusement by relating one or two anecdotes on the
subject . He concluded his speech by saying that Masonry ivould always exist upon the earth with its secrets and its bonds of unity , but if it ever should vanish nothing would be a greater curse to the morality of the country . ( Loud cheers . ) The D . PEOV . G . M . next gave " The Army ancl Navy , " which was drunk with applause , followed by that of " The Earl of Zetland , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " which was received with full ¦ nr : „ i . _ — .. iiiauiiib uvttuuu .
In proposing that of Lord Panmure ancl the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " the D . Prov . G . M . coupled with it the name of Bro . Bridges , Grand Sword Bearer , who he said was always willing to render them his valuable assistance , and help them under any difficulties that might occur in the province . ( Loud cheers . ) BRO . BRIDGES , G . S . B ., who was warmly received , remarked that it always afforded him great pleasure to attend the Provincial Grand meeting of Monmouthshire . He now appeared in a new character
in returning thanks for the Officers of Grand Lodge , and considered it an honour to the province , having an Officer out of their body , as he now belonged to two out of the four loclges in the jirovince . He might mention that he had the authority of the M . W . G . M . to state that he intended annuall y to choose at least two of the best Masons out of the provinces to fill Offices in Grand Lodge , hitherto it having been restricted to the London Lodges . He himself thought it- would be a great thing if they could get one
Officer iu each province into Grancl Lodge . In conclusion he hoped he might have health and strength left for many years to meet the brethren ou similar occasions to the present . ( Cheers . ) The next toast was ' ¦ ' Colonel Kemeys Tynte , the Prov . G . M . of Monmouthshire , " ivhich was drunk with Masonic honours . Bao . HIGGINSON proposed the health of their President , the
D . Prov . G . M ., Brotner J . Rolls , which he remarked was the toast of the evening . As soon as the enthusiasm with ivhich it was received had subsided , he said he knew how they ivould receive it , and perhaps would expect him to say he wished it hacl fallen into better hands to propose it ; but he would not be so dishonest , for it required no stretch of oratory or logical deduction to prove they hacl the right man in the right place . "You want for your acting Master one who has the good of Masonry at heart . You have him : one
who has gained the esteem of his fellow men ; one who is renowned for his generosity , liberality , and hospitality . Do you want a good man ? You have a good Mason , and therefore , you must have a good man . " ( Loud cheers . ) The D . PROV . G . M ., on rising , was received with rounds of applause . He said he hacl many times hacl great difficulty in returning thanks on these occasions , but on none more than the present , after the very flattering terms in which it had been proposedHe miht
. g , certainly , claim some little credit in Masonry , and he honed they would always find him among them on these occasions , as he had hitherto been . He was proud to find he had gained their esteem , as that was the height of his ambition ; and as long as he remained in the province , holioped he should always do that which would merit its continuance . ( Loud cheers . ) He begged to propose the health of Colonel 0 . K . Kernel's Tvnte , E . W . Prov . G . 3 I . of
Somerset , and Colonel C . K . Tynte , R . Prov . G . M ., South Wales , and remarked that there was something Masonic in-tlie name of Tynte —he thought they must be all born Masons , as they had held offices for generations past . ( Drank with honours . ) The D . PROA - . G . M . next proposed " The Provincial Grand Wardens and Officers , " and coupled the name of C . Lyne , Prov . S . G . W . He could speak to his always attending to his duties ; he was a thorough Mason , having visited loclges in almost every quarter of
the globe ; in fact , he ought to belong to the "Alpine Masonic Club . " ( Laughter ancl cheers . ) Bro . LTTNE , Prov . S . G . W ., in returning thanks , said , be had arrived at the zenith of his ambition , in having the appointment of Senior Grand Warden of the province ; he had held the office now for five years , and this day he offered his jewel for some other brother to fill his place , as he did not wish to be a stumbling-block to any other person ' s promotion ; yethoweverhe was again selected . He
, , certainly hacl seen Masonry in nearly all parts of the world , and ifc was a singular coincidence that their worthy Chaplain should have chosen for his simile in his sermon the Sands of Persia , for in that country , he , on one occasion , received the greatest kindness and consideration , when he and many others were in great difficulty , from meeting with a fellow Mason among these tribes . It afforded him great pleasure always to attend these meetings , and to rally round their respected President . ( Cheers . )
The D . PEOV . G . M ., in proposing the Philanthropic Lodge , Abergavenny , remarked that it promised to become one ofthe . most flourishing in the province , and they must attribute it , in a great degree , to the energy of the TV . M . of that lodge . The province were greatly indebted to him , and he was sure the people of Abergavenny would rally round him also . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . HIGGINSON , in returning thanks , gave a sketch of the rise and progress of the lodge in Abergavenny , which was consecrated exactly that day six months ; it now numbered 28 members , and more were down for proposal . He could not take the whole
eulogium on his own shoulders , as every one must know that , if he had not been supported by his officers , to whom he was greatly indebted , it never could have come to the flourishing state in which it now was . He must also bear in mind that an did Mason , now over fourscore years old , hacl presented them with their furniture ancl jewels , * yIl _ C _ - ! . art l > een carefully . ' preserveclby him for neai-K- fi yf" *™~ ™~ was unable to be present—the excitement ivould have been too much for him ; hut he saw that he was present at the church in the
afternoon . He concluded hy hoping that they should still go on in harmony , ancl prosper , ancl said that he trusted they had proved that this was a brotherhood which met together for social intercourse and mutual instruction , that they practised brotherl y love , relief , and truth , and that their faith was in the G . A . O . T . U . ; so long as they continued in this narrow path , he claimed for his lodge the respect of all good men and 3 Iasons , and no longer . ( Cheers . )
Bro . KING , in returning thanks for the other lodges in the province , expressed his regret at the Lord Monmouth Lodge being so meagrely represented ; he hoped they ivould rally yet again , ancl up the position they had once in the province . The Rev . G . ROBERTS , Prov . G . Chap ., proposed the " Visiting Brethren , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . Bridges . Bro . BRIDGES , G . S . B ., in returning thanks , said , he had been among the brethren of the province so much that he now felt as if
he were one of themselves , and epiite at home in it . He hacl always received the greatest kindness from them all . He then referred to the Masonic Charities , on which he had intended to have spoken at some length , hut the time for starting was announced , and the majority of the brethren had to take their departure , not however , ivithout drinking to tho health of all poor ancl distressed Masons . The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony ; among other toasts were J . Maund , P . G . Treas . ; the Vicar of Abergavenny ; Bro . Jones , who had preserved tbe furnature and jewels of the lodge .
SUSSEX . THE LATE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER . —In consequence of the death of the Duke of Richmond , the province of Sussex has been placed under the Grand Registrar of England . We are pleased to learn that Bro . Captain George Dalbiac has been reappointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master , well knowing the respect entertained for him generally by the Craft in the province . BRIGHTON . —Yarborough " Lodge ( No . 1113 . )—The monthl
y meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last at the Old Ship Hotel . Bro . Henry Moor , W . M ., presided , and very ably performed the ceremony of initiation . Bro . W . E . Wood , P . M ., then took the chair , and passed Bvo . TV . Con ' mgham , JI . P . for Brighton , who has recently become a joining member . Several visiting brethren were present . We desire to inform the officers below the chair that there is a " Brighton Lodge of Masonic Instruction , " of the advantages of which tliev would do well to avail themselves .
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Provincial.
that spark of animation ivhich hacl produced that body of Masons in this town ivhich they had that day seen . It gave him the greatest pleasure to see such a revival , especially as in these days excuses are being made as to brethren not having time to make the progress they ought . The Rifle Volunteer movement has been brought forward as one ' great excuse , but he sincerely hoped that those duties ivould not clash with the duties of their lodge . He could not help looking with chagrin on the Loyal
Monmouth Lodge , 671 , to see them so poorly represented . He did not mean in intellect , but in numbers . Masonry in Monmouth , he was afraid , had been in a very languid state for some time , but when they saw that the northern part of the county , ancl even in this corner of it , Masonry flourishing , he had no doubt they ivould again stir themselves . He hoped when Bro . King returned to Monmouth he would see what could be done . He had known them in their palmy clayswhen as many as twenty members had
, gone down to Newport to assist them there . Then they were only a young rising body in that town , ancl at that time they ( the Monmouth Lodge ) , rather prided themselves on their being the first in numbers in the county . That was a long time ago ; but how stood matters now ? Newport stood at the head of the head of the province as . regarded numbers . There were still several districts in the province , which from their wealth ancl numbers ought to haA'e loclges established , and he hoped the
bright example shown at Abergavenny would not be lost upon them . He had always put his hand on Pontypool as a dark spot ; it was a place , he thought , that might be made a very efficient adjunct to this province . He then referred to the enemies of Masonry , and , among other things , said that although many ladies were staunch supporters , yet , he feared , the great majority of them set their faces against it . The rev . gentleman here caused much amusement by relating one or two anecdotes on the
subject . He concluded his speech by saying that Masonry ivould always exist upon the earth with its secrets and its bonds of unity , but if it ever should vanish nothing would be a greater curse to the morality of the country . ( Loud cheers . ) The D . PEOV . G . M . next gave " The Army ancl Navy , " which was drunk with applause , followed by that of " The Earl of Zetland , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " which was received with full ¦ nr : „ i . _ — .. iiiauiiib uvttuuu .
In proposing that of Lord Panmure ancl the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " the D . Prov . G . M . coupled with it the name of Bro . Bridges , Grand Sword Bearer , who he said was always willing to render them his valuable assistance , and help them under any difficulties that might occur in the province . ( Loud cheers . ) BRO . BRIDGES , G . S . B ., who was warmly received , remarked that it always afforded him great pleasure to attend the Provincial Grand meeting of Monmouthshire . He now appeared in a new character
in returning thanks for the Officers of Grand Lodge , and considered it an honour to the province , having an Officer out of their body , as he now belonged to two out of the four loclges in the jirovince . He might mention that he had the authority of the M . W . G . M . to state that he intended annuall y to choose at least two of the best Masons out of the provinces to fill Offices in Grand Lodge , hitherto it having been restricted to the London Lodges . He himself thought it- would be a great thing if they could get one
Officer iu each province into Grancl Lodge . In conclusion he hoped he might have health and strength left for many years to meet the brethren ou similar occasions to the present . ( Cheers . ) The next toast was ' ¦ ' Colonel Kemeys Tynte , the Prov . G . M . of Monmouthshire , " ivhich was drunk with Masonic honours . Bao . HIGGINSON proposed the health of their President , the
D . Prov . G . M ., Brotner J . Rolls , which he remarked was the toast of the evening . As soon as the enthusiasm with ivhich it was received had subsided , he said he knew how they ivould receive it , and perhaps would expect him to say he wished it hacl fallen into better hands to propose it ; but he would not be so dishonest , for it required no stretch of oratory or logical deduction to prove they hacl the right man in the right place . "You want for your acting Master one who has the good of Masonry at heart . You have him : one
who has gained the esteem of his fellow men ; one who is renowned for his generosity , liberality , and hospitality . Do you want a good man ? You have a good Mason , and therefore , you must have a good man . " ( Loud cheers . ) The D . PROV . G . M ., on rising , was received with rounds of applause . He said he hacl many times hacl great difficulty in returning thanks on these occasions , but on none more than the present , after the very flattering terms in which it had been proposedHe miht
. g , certainly , claim some little credit in Masonry , and he honed they would always find him among them on these occasions , as he had hitherto been . He was proud to find he had gained their esteem , as that was the height of his ambition ; and as long as he remained in the province , holioped he should always do that which would merit its continuance . ( Loud cheers . ) He begged to propose the health of Colonel 0 . K . Kernel's Tvnte , E . W . Prov . G . 3 I . of
Somerset , and Colonel C . K . Tynte , R . Prov . G . M ., South Wales , and remarked that there was something Masonic in-tlie name of Tynte —he thought they must be all born Masons , as they had held offices for generations past . ( Drank with honours . ) The D . PROA - . G . M . next proposed " The Provincial Grand Wardens and Officers , " and coupled the name of C . Lyne , Prov . S . G . W . He could speak to his always attending to his duties ; he was a thorough Mason , having visited loclges in almost every quarter of
the globe ; in fact , he ought to belong to the "Alpine Masonic Club . " ( Laughter ancl cheers . ) Bro . LTTNE , Prov . S . G . W ., in returning thanks , said , be had arrived at the zenith of his ambition , in having the appointment of Senior Grand Warden of the province ; he had held the office now for five years , and this day he offered his jewel for some other brother to fill his place , as he did not wish to be a stumbling-block to any other person ' s promotion ; yethoweverhe was again selected . He
, , certainly hacl seen Masonry in nearly all parts of the world , and ifc was a singular coincidence that their worthy Chaplain should have chosen for his simile in his sermon the Sands of Persia , for in that country , he , on one occasion , received the greatest kindness and consideration , when he and many others were in great difficulty , from meeting with a fellow Mason among these tribes . It afforded him great pleasure always to attend these meetings , and to rally round their respected President . ( Cheers . )
The D . PEOV . G . M ., in proposing the Philanthropic Lodge , Abergavenny , remarked that it promised to become one ofthe . most flourishing in the province , and they must attribute it , in a great degree , to the energy of the TV . M . of that lodge . The province were greatly indebted to him , and he was sure the people of Abergavenny would rally round him also . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . HIGGINSON , in returning thanks , gave a sketch of the rise and progress of the lodge in Abergavenny , which was consecrated exactly that day six months ; it now numbered 28 members , and more were down for proposal . He could not take the whole
eulogium on his own shoulders , as every one must know that , if he had not been supported by his officers , to whom he was greatly indebted , it never could have come to the flourishing state in which it now was . He must also bear in mind that an did Mason , now over fourscore years old , hacl presented them with their furniture ancl jewels , * yIl _ C _ - ! . art l > een carefully . ' preserveclby him for neai-K- fi yf" *™~ ™~ was unable to be present—the excitement ivould have been too much for him ; hut he saw that he was present at the church in the
afternoon . He concluded hy hoping that they should still go on in harmony , ancl prosper , ancl said that he trusted they had proved that this was a brotherhood which met together for social intercourse and mutual instruction , that they practised brotherl y love , relief , and truth , and that their faith was in the G . A . O . T . U . ; so long as they continued in this narrow path , he claimed for his lodge the respect of all good men and 3 Iasons , and no longer . ( Cheers . )
Bro . KING , in returning thanks for the other lodges in the province , expressed his regret at the Lord Monmouth Lodge being so meagrely represented ; he hoped they ivould rally yet again , ancl up the position they had once in the province . The Rev . G . ROBERTS , Prov . G . Chap ., proposed the " Visiting Brethren , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . Bridges . Bro . BRIDGES , G . S . B ., in returning thanks , said , he had been among the brethren of the province so much that he now felt as if
he were one of themselves , and epiite at home in it . He hacl always received the greatest kindness from them all . He then referred to the Masonic Charities , on which he had intended to have spoken at some length , hut the time for starting was announced , and the majority of the brethren had to take their departure , not however , ivithout drinking to tho health of all poor ancl distressed Masons . The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony ; among other toasts were J . Maund , P . G . Treas . ; the Vicar of Abergavenny ; Bro . Jones , who had preserved tbe furnature and jewels of the lodge .
SUSSEX . THE LATE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER . —In consequence of the death of the Duke of Richmond , the province of Sussex has been placed under the Grand Registrar of England . We are pleased to learn that Bro . Captain George Dalbiac has been reappointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master , well knowing the respect entertained for him generally by the Craft in the province . BRIGHTON . —Yarborough " Lodge ( No . 1113 . )—The monthl
y meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last at the Old Ship Hotel . Bro . Henry Moor , W . M ., presided , and very ably performed the ceremony of initiation . Bro . W . E . Wood , P . M ., then took the chair , and passed Bvo . TV . Con ' mgham , JI . P . for Brighton , who has recently become a joining member . Several visiting brethren were present . We desire to inform the officers below the chair that there is a " Brighton Lodge of Masonic Instruction , " of the advantages of which tliev would do well to avail themselves .