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the prosperity of the institution with which he was more intimately connected . Their demands were great ; for the next election , when there would be only five vacancies , there were no less than twenty-one candidates ; and speaking for himself , he should never be satisfied till the institution figured in the Oxford and Cambridge Middle Class Examinations , and they were able to point to it with as much pride as any other educational establishment in the countrv . ( Hear , hear . )
The "Health of the W . M . and Officers of All Souls lodge , Weymouth , " was next given from the chair , after which , on the motion of Bro . Bosworth , seconded by Bro . J . Bevan , it was resolved that the admirable sermon preached in the morning by the Prov . G . Chaplain should be printed at tho expense of the Prov . Grand lodge . In this arrangement the Prov . G . Chaplain expressed his concurrence , and after the usual concluding toasts , the brethren separated highly delighted with the proceedings of
the day , and more than ever fortified in their principles— -Friendship , Love , and Truth . On the following day ( the 22 nd ) a party , consisting of about twenty-eight of the brethren , accompanied the Prov . G . Sec . over the Government works and fortifications , and the convict prison at Portland—lie having , by the kind courtesy of Earl de Grey , been favoured with orders for the admission of the party . The brethren were received with the utmost attention by the authorities at the works , and by Captain Clay , the Governor of the prison , and passed a pleasant day .
HAMPSHIRE . SOUTHAMPTON . —Twelve Brothers Lodge ( No . 10 S 7 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , when Capt . Thos . AV . Sayweiy Royal Mail Steam Packet Company , was unanimously re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Dr . Clark , Treasurer . Southampton Lodge ( No . 555 . )—A special meeting has been held in consequence of the melancholy death of the J . AA " ., Bro . J . George , Prov . G . Reg ., and Mayor of Romsey , when it was resolved that an elegant illuminated address on vellum be presented to the widow of tho deeply mourned and worthy brother .
STAFFORDSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND L ODGE . The annual lodge of the Freemasons of the province of Staffordshire was held at the Shire Hall on Thursday , Aug . 21 . In the absence of the R . AA " . Prov . G . M . Lieut .-Colonel Vernon , the D . Prov . G . M . Dr . John Burton presided ; and there was a large and influential attendance of past and present officersincluding
, Thomas Ward , P . D . Prov . G . M . ; D . J . E . Armstrong , Prov . G . Chap . ; James Downes , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; F . A . Edwards , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Colonel Hogg , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; C . T . Davenport , P . Prov . G . S / W . ; AV . Button , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Hallam P . Prov . G . S . AA' . ; James Drake , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Alfred Glover , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; E . Yates , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Thomas JamesP . Prov . G . S . AV . ; AVilliam HopkinsP . Prov . Gr . J . AV . ;
, , George Baker , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; John Collis , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Frank James , Prov . G . See . ; AV . Dibbs , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; Edwin Shargool , P . Prov . G . Org . ; George Cooper , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; J . R . Robinson , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; AV . Hawley , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; David Peacock , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; John Butterworth , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . F . AVarren , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; George
Spilshury , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Charles King , P . Prov . Gr . J . D . ; W . J . Stuhhs , P . Prov . G . J . D ., & c . The following visitors were also present : —F . Binckes , Sec . to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; J . S . Barber , 1096 ; Henrv Kadley , ' 55 ; John Gamble , 315 ; W . Masefield , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; AV . Bristow , jun ., P . Prov . G . J . W . and Prov . G . S . ; AV . Glydon , S 8 . The usual business of the lodge having been transacted , the following appointments were made for the ensuing - —
year . Horton Yates , S . AA \; E . L . Bullock , J . AA . ; Dr . Armstrong , Chap . ; H . Day , LL . D ., Assist . Chap . ; AV . H . Folker , Reg . ; W . Howells , Treas . ; Frank James , Sec ; AY . Large , S . D . ; AV . Webberley , J . D . ; F . J . Cannell , Supt , of Works ; Samuel Hill , Dir . of Cers . ; John Pearson , Assist , of AVorks ; W . H . Hill , S . B . ; Thomas Chantry , Org . ; John Bloor , Pui ' s . ; David AVright , Standard Bearerand Henry BaggeleyTler . The brethren
; , y then formed in procession and walked to St . Mary ' s Church . An exceedingly impressive and appropriate sermon was preached by the V . AA . Prov . G . Chap . Dr . Armstrong , who took his text from the second epistle to the Corinthians , chap . 5 , v . 17 : c ; Therefore if any man he in Christ , ho is a new creature ; old things are passed away ; behold , all things are become new . "
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At the close of the service a collection was made , and a handsome sum was realised . Owing to there being an unnsually large sum iu the hands of the treasurer , the following donations were voted : — £ 21 to the Masonic Boys' School , £ 21 to the Girls' School , £ 21 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , £ 5 5 s . to the North Staffordshire Infirmary , £ 5 5 s . to the Staffordshire General Infirmary , £ 5 os . to the South Staffordshire Hospital , and £ 2 2 s . to the funds of St . Mary's Schools ,
Stafford . Tho banquet , as usual , took place in the Assembly-room of the Shire Hall , which was decorated with Masonic banners and emblems , as well as evergreens , and on the table , which extended from one end of the room to the other , were several handsome bouquets , the whole having a very pleasing- effect . Ladies were admitted to the galleries , and for about four hours , during which the proceedings lasted , they appeared to be much interested .
The dinner , which was of a recherche description and gave general satisfaction , was supplied ; by Brother James Senior , of the Vine Hotel , who exerted himself to his utmost to secure the comfort of the company , numbering upwards of 90 brethren . The chair WHS taken by the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . Burton ; Bro . Horton Yates , Prov . G . S . AA ., and E . L . Bullock , Prov . G . J . AV ., occupying the vice chairs . Bro ; S . Hill officiated as director of the ceremonies .
After the romoval of the cloth , " the Queen , " " the Prince of AYales , and the vest of the Royal Family , " and " the Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " were proposed by the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . Burton , and drunk with all due honours . Bro . Col . Hogg responded on behalf of the army ; and in the course of his remarks expressed a hope that the R . AV . Prov . G . M .
Lieut .-Col . Vernon , who had for so long a period filled the chair with great honour , would be in his place next year . No brother , whether as a Mason or an officer , could regret his absence more than ho ( Colonel Hogg ); and he thought he was not doing wrong iu expressing the feelings which he entertained upon the subject . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . E . L . BULLOCK , Prov . J . G . AY , returned thanks on behalf of the Volunteers .
The li . W . D . Prov . G . M ., Dr . BURTON , then said the next toast on the list was one of peculiar interest to them as a body , it being " The Health of the Sovereign of our Craft , the M . AA . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland . ( Loud cheers . ) The merits of the nobleman who for nineteen years had presided over them had been so extensively felt aud universally acknowledged , that were he to dwell upon the subject for the purpose of increasing their appreciation of those meritsit miht be inferred either that he
, g ( the speaker ) or they were unknown in the world of Masonry . In proposing the health of tho Earl of Zetland , he believed he embraced overy Masonic honour and virtue . ( The toast was most cordially drunk . ) After a short interval , the R . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., Dr . Burton , proposed , as the next toast , "The M . AV Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland—the Dukes of Athol and Leinster . " ( Applause . ) He was a living example of the welcome which Scotch received iu landand he
Masons Eng , was sure that Bro . Colonel Hogg would testify to " the liberality extended to the brethren of his country ( Ireland ) . He ( Dr . Burton ) referred to the desire of the Scotch and Irish Masons at all times to co-operate with those of England , and said he was sure they were acting in the cause of good Masonry in drinking the health of the M . AV . Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland .
The toast having been drunk amid hearty cheers , The R . W . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . BURTON gave as the next toast "The R . AV . D . G . M . and Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . " The Earl de Grey and Ripon was worthy of the office of D . Prov . G . M ., and the brethren of the Prov . Grand lodge had felt the benefits of the cordial co-operation of him and the other officers of the Prov . Grand lodge . The toast was dulhonouredand after a
y , short pause , the R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . Burton said the next toast upon the list was one which always came home to their hearts in a peculiar manner . It was the health of the R . AA . Prov . G . M . Lieut .-Colonel A'emon —( loud cheers)—whose absence they had now to deplore . Since he had been raised to the office in which he had to rule over that province he had endeared himself to all the brethrenwho would deeplregret his absence ,
, y and particularly when they remembered that the cause of it was bad health . He ( the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . ) was sure that he should best discharge his duty hy at once asking them to join him in a fervent hope that their absent ruler and friend would soon be restored to health , and be again the cynosure of all eyes , as well as tho beloved of all brethren . ( The toast was drunk amid vociferous cheering . )
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the prosperity of the institution with which he was more intimately connected . Their demands were great ; for the next election , when there would be only five vacancies , there were no less than twenty-one candidates ; and speaking for himself , he should never be satisfied till the institution figured in the Oxford and Cambridge Middle Class Examinations , and they were able to point to it with as much pride as any other educational establishment in the countrv . ( Hear , hear . )
The "Health of the W . M . and Officers of All Souls lodge , Weymouth , " was next given from the chair , after which , on the motion of Bro . Bosworth , seconded by Bro . J . Bevan , it was resolved that the admirable sermon preached in the morning by the Prov . G . Chaplain should be printed at tho expense of the Prov . Grand lodge . In this arrangement the Prov . G . Chaplain expressed his concurrence , and after the usual concluding toasts , the brethren separated highly delighted with the proceedings of
the day , and more than ever fortified in their principles— -Friendship , Love , and Truth . On the following day ( the 22 nd ) a party , consisting of about twenty-eight of the brethren , accompanied the Prov . G . Sec . over the Government works and fortifications , and the convict prison at Portland—lie having , by the kind courtesy of Earl de Grey , been favoured with orders for the admission of the party . The brethren were received with the utmost attention by the authorities at the works , and by Captain Clay , the Governor of the prison , and passed a pleasant day .
HAMPSHIRE . SOUTHAMPTON . —Twelve Brothers Lodge ( No . 10 S 7 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , when Capt . Thos . AV . Sayweiy Royal Mail Steam Packet Company , was unanimously re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Dr . Clark , Treasurer . Southampton Lodge ( No . 555 . )—A special meeting has been held in consequence of the melancholy death of the J . AA " ., Bro . J . George , Prov . G . Reg ., and Mayor of Romsey , when it was resolved that an elegant illuminated address on vellum be presented to the widow of tho deeply mourned and worthy brother .
STAFFORDSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND L ODGE . The annual lodge of the Freemasons of the province of Staffordshire was held at the Shire Hall on Thursday , Aug . 21 . In the absence of the R . AA " . Prov . G . M . Lieut .-Colonel Vernon , the D . Prov . G . M . Dr . John Burton presided ; and there was a large and influential attendance of past and present officersincluding
, Thomas Ward , P . D . Prov . G . M . ; D . J . E . Armstrong , Prov . G . Chap . ; James Downes , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; F . A . Edwards , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Colonel Hogg , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; C . T . Davenport , P . Prov . G . S / W . ; AV . Button , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Hallam P . Prov . G . S . AA' . ; James Drake , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Alfred Glover , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; E . Yates , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Thomas JamesP . Prov . G . S . AV . ; AVilliam HopkinsP . Prov . Gr . J . AV . ;
, , George Baker , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; John Collis , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Frank James , Prov . G . See . ; AV . Dibbs , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; Edwin Shargool , P . Prov . G . Org . ; George Cooper , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; J . R . Robinson , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; AV . Hawley , P . Prov . G . Purst . ; David Peacock , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; John Butterworth , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . F . AVarren , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; George
Spilshury , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Charles King , P . Prov . Gr . J . D . ; W . J . Stuhhs , P . Prov . G . J . D ., & c . The following visitors were also present : —F . Binckes , Sec . to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; J . S . Barber , 1096 ; Henrv Kadley , ' 55 ; John Gamble , 315 ; W . Masefield , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; AV . Bristow , jun ., P . Prov . G . J . W . and Prov . G . S . ; AV . Glydon , S 8 . The usual business of the lodge having been transacted , the following appointments were made for the ensuing - —
year . Horton Yates , S . AA \; E . L . Bullock , J . AA . ; Dr . Armstrong , Chap . ; H . Day , LL . D ., Assist . Chap . ; AV . H . Folker , Reg . ; W . Howells , Treas . ; Frank James , Sec ; AY . Large , S . D . ; AV . Webberley , J . D . ; F . J . Cannell , Supt , of Works ; Samuel Hill , Dir . of Cers . ; John Pearson , Assist , of AVorks ; W . H . Hill , S . B . ; Thomas Chantry , Org . ; John Bloor , Pui ' s . ; David AVright , Standard Bearerand Henry BaggeleyTler . The brethren
; , y then formed in procession and walked to St . Mary ' s Church . An exceedingly impressive and appropriate sermon was preached by the V . AA . Prov . G . Chap . Dr . Armstrong , who took his text from the second epistle to the Corinthians , chap . 5 , v . 17 : c ; Therefore if any man he in Christ , ho is a new creature ; old things are passed away ; behold , all things are become new . "
Provincial.
At the close of the service a collection was made , and a handsome sum was realised . Owing to there being an unnsually large sum iu the hands of the treasurer , the following donations were voted : — £ 21 to the Masonic Boys' School , £ 21 to the Girls' School , £ 21 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , £ 5 5 s . to the North Staffordshire Infirmary , £ 5 5 s . to the Staffordshire General Infirmary , £ 5 os . to the South Staffordshire Hospital , and £ 2 2 s . to the funds of St . Mary's Schools ,
Stafford . Tho banquet , as usual , took place in the Assembly-room of the Shire Hall , which was decorated with Masonic banners and emblems , as well as evergreens , and on the table , which extended from one end of the room to the other , were several handsome bouquets , the whole having a very pleasing- effect . Ladies were admitted to the galleries , and for about four hours , during which the proceedings lasted , they appeared to be much interested .
The dinner , which was of a recherche description and gave general satisfaction , was supplied ; by Brother James Senior , of the Vine Hotel , who exerted himself to his utmost to secure the comfort of the company , numbering upwards of 90 brethren . The chair WHS taken by the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . Burton ; Bro . Horton Yates , Prov . G . S . AA ., and E . L . Bullock , Prov . G . J . AV ., occupying the vice chairs . Bro ; S . Hill officiated as director of the ceremonies .
After the romoval of the cloth , " the Queen , " " the Prince of AYales , and the vest of the Royal Family , " and " the Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " were proposed by the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . Burton , and drunk with all due honours . Bro . Col . Hogg responded on behalf of the army ; and in the course of his remarks expressed a hope that the R . AV . Prov . G . M .
Lieut .-Col . Vernon , who had for so long a period filled the chair with great honour , would be in his place next year . No brother , whether as a Mason or an officer , could regret his absence more than ho ( Colonel Hogg ); and he thought he was not doing wrong iu expressing the feelings which he entertained upon the subject . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . E . L . BULLOCK , Prov . J . G . AY , returned thanks on behalf of the Volunteers .
The li . W . D . Prov . G . M ., Dr . BURTON , then said the next toast on the list was one of peculiar interest to them as a body , it being " The Health of the Sovereign of our Craft , the M . AA . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland . ( Loud cheers . ) The merits of the nobleman who for nineteen years had presided over them had been so extensively felt aud universally acknowledged , that were he to dwell upon the subject for the purpose of increasing their appreciation of those meritsit miht be inferred either that he
, g ( the speaker ) or they were unknown in the world of Masonry . In proposing the health of tho Earl of Zetland , he believed he embraced overy Masonic honour and virtue . ( The toast was most cordially drunk . ) After a short interval , the R . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., Dr . Burton , proposed , as the next toast , "The M . AV Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland—the Dukes of Athol and Leinster . " ( Applause . ) He was a living example of the welcome which Scotch received iu landand he
Masons Eng , was sure that Bro . Colonel Hogg would testify to " the liberality extended to the brethren of his country ( Ireland ) . He ( Dr . Burton ) referred to the desire of the Scotch and Irish Masons at all times to co-operate with those of England , and said he was sure they were acting in the cause of good Masonry in drinking the health of the M . AV . Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland .
The toast having been drunk amid hearty cheers , The R . W . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . BURTON gave as the next toast "The R . AV . D . G . M . and Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . " The Earl de Grey and Ripon was worthy of the office of D . Prov . G . M ., and the brethren of the Prov . Grand lodge had felt the benefits of the cordial co-operation of him and the other officers of the Prov . Grand lodge . The toast was dulhonouredand after a
y , short pause , the R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . Dr . Burton said the next toast upon the list was one which always came home to their hearts in a peculiar manner . It was the health of the R . AA . Prov . G . M . Lieut .-Colonel A'emon —( loud cheers)—whose absence they had now to deplore . Since he had been raised to the office in which he had to rule over that province he had endeared himself to all the brethrenwho would deeplregret his absence ,
, y and particularly when they remembered that the cause of it was bad health . He ( the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . ) was sure that he should best discharge his duty hy at once asking them to join him in a fervent hope that their absent ruler and friend would soon be restored to health , and be again the cynosure of all eyes , as well as tho beloved of all brethren . ( The toast was drunk amid vociferous cheering . )