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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of Lincolnshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF LINCOLNSHIRE .

THE Third Annual Meeting was held at Alford , on Thursday , 29 th November , under tho banner of tho St . Wilfrid Lodgo , No . 209 . The proceedings of tho day commenced at 11 . 15 a . m ., by tho Consecration- of tho St . Wilfrid Lodgo , which now Lodgo had been constituted by tho installation of its W . M ., Bro . B . A . Galland , M . A ., Eector of South Thoresby , ou tho 21 th September , aud which young

Lodgo now consists of eighteen members , under tho presidency of one of the best working Masons in tho kingdom . Tho ceremony of Consecration was performed by Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Secretary , in his usual perfect style . Tho nice littlo town of Alford not being easy of approach , there was only a limited number of brethren present ; but a special train being arranged for the

convenience of brethren from Gainsbro , Lincoln , and Grimsby , and several visiting brethren from Hull , thoro was a goodly muster at the assembling of Prov . Grand Lodgo at 12 . 45 p . m ., which took place in the Corn Exchange , which was most tastefully decorated for tho occasion , tho most remarkable feature being the Mark tracing board , drawn on tho floor of tho Lodge , 24 feet by 15 feet , which was most

startling to tho brethren on entering . The Provincial Grand Lodgo was presided over by the Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason , Bro . John Sutcliffe , of Stallingbro' House , near Grimsby . Tho following brethren wero present : —Tho R . W . John Sutcliffe Prov . G . M . M ., W . Watkins P . P . G . S . W . as Deputy Prov . G . M . M ., R . Cotton Carlino Prov . G . Ecg .

as Prov . G . S . W ., W . W . Copoland Prov . J . W ., F . Higgins as Prov . M . O ., M . Crowden Prov . S . O ., J . E . Mason as Prov . J . O ., tho Eev . D . Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chap , as Prov . Chap ., Jack Sutcliffe Prov . Treas ., E . Cotton Carlino Prov . Eeg . M ., Robert Gough Prov . Secretary , T . A . Handsloy as Prov . S . D ., C . Brqokes as Prov . J . D ., W . H . Eoberts Prov . D . of C , Hasten Clark as Prov . Assist . D . of 0 .. H . S . Close

Prov . Sup . of W ., G . M . Lowe , M . D ., Prov . Sword Bearer , 0 . W . Checseman as Prov . Organist , F . 0 . Johnson as Prov . I . G ., George Motley Prov . Steward , W . H . Parkinson Prov . Steward , Charles Mann Prov . Tyler , W . H . Eadley P . P . G . S . W ., F . S . Jndd P . P . G . Asst . D . of C , Thomas Slator P . P . G . Sword Bearer , T . M . Wilkinson S . O . Renngius 117 , J . E . Fox Secretary ditto , E . Goodman P . P . G . D . of C .,

W . M . John-o' -Gannt 172 , John Langhton S . O . ditto , C . F . Liversidgo S . D . ditto , B . Box Tyler ditto , W . Marshall P . P . G . Steward , W . M . Sutcliffe 188 , Georgo Lister S . D . ditto , E . Boggott Past M . O . ditto , Henry Barker Secretary ditto , Henry Wardalo Tylor ditto , John Nelson ditto , C . Gonney ditto , Charles Smyth S . W . St . Wilfrid 209 , R . Garnt J . W . ditto , W . 0 . Taylor ditto , Edward Soulby ditto , John

Mawer ditto , C . Mason ditto . Visitors—V . W . Bro . F . Binckes Past G . J . W . Grand Sec , Martin Kemp P . M . number 182 , Henry Preston J . W . ditto , M . Haborland ditto . The Prov . Graud Secretary read tho following list of brethren from whom letters had been received , regretting their non-attendance : — Bros . James Terry , 0 . Harrison M . D ., John N . Schorling , Walter

Reynolds , A . Kirk , F . Watson , C . Scorer , Henry Watson , Hesketh Smith , P . P . Dickinson , Georgo Honsham , T . E . Jacobson , John Moxon , W . Pollitt , T . C . Lazenby , tho Eev . J . G . Baylcs , W . M . Green , S . Walmsley , Capt . Coatcs , tho Eev . B . A . Galland M . A . Tho usual routine of a Provincial Grand Lodge having been gone through , and tho officers for tho ensuing year invested , tho E . W .

Prov . G . M . M . M . then called upon tho brethren for ono to volunteer to undertake the office of Grand Steward , which office W . Bro . D . Aco D . D . P . P . G . Chaplain undertook . The Treasurer's accounts having been previously submitted and passed and found in a healthy state , there being a balance of over £ 30 in hand , the E . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . said for his part he had

always been opposed to Masonic Lodges hoarding up money . He thought it was far more desirable to circulate it for the benefit of distressed Masons , and ho suggested that a portion should bo voted to strengthen tho Mark Benevolent Fund , and on the motion of Bro . Dr . Aco the sum of £ 10 10 s was so voted . Tho Provincial Grand Master subsequently added £ 5 5 s to this , and Bro . E . Boggett

volunteered to undertake tho oflico of Steward at the Mark Benevolent Festival , which is usually held in May in each year . Before closing tho Lodgo the E . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . stated that iu routine the Lodge will be held at tho fine old city of Lincoln next year , on which occasion he expected to havo a most numerous and popular gathering . Tho Masons of Lancashire—his native

countyhad done him high honour , and he had in return invited tho E . W . Prov . Grand Mark Master Mason for Lancashire , with all his present and past officers , to honour Lincoln with a visit , and he fully expected they would do so , when he , with the Lincolnshire brethren , could acknowledge his obligations and give them a hearty reception , such as Masons know how to give .

A magnificent banquet was served at the White Horse Hotel to between fifty and sixty brethren , guests of the Prov . Grand Mark Mason , Bro . Sutcliffe , who occupied the chair . There was also a liberal supply of choice wines to add zest to tho repast and to the Loyal and Masonic toasts which followed it . The menu comprised tho various edibles in season , including a plentiful supply of game ,

and tho bounteous provision elicited tho personal thanks of Bro . Sutcliffe to host Hibbitt . During dinner the founder of tho feast took wine respectively with the brethren on the right and the left , and with the St . Wilfrid Lodge . In proceeding with the toast ; list before the tables were cleared , The Chairman apologetically remarked that tho time was getting

very valuable and very precious , as some brethren had to leave in a short time for their homeward journey , and ho must therefore call upon Dr . Ace for the usual prayer after meat . Grace having been said , The Chairman loyally called upon the brethren to join him in drinking the toast of the Queen and Mark Masonry , which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem ,

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of Lincolnshire.

Tho Chairman then said tho nest toast he had to propose wonld meet with a hearty response , namely , His Eoyal Highness tho Princo of Wales , who was at tho head of Masonry , and not only that , but as tho Heir Apparent to tho Throne they should drink his health , and also that of tho Princess of Wales and tho rest of tho Eoyal Family . ( God bless tho Princo of Wales ) .

Tho Chairman , without any delay , proceeded to sav that tho next toast ho had to propose for their approval was that of tho M . W . tho Earl of Limorick , tho Graud Mark Master Mason ; tho Provincial Grand Masters of other Mark Provinces ; and all Grand and Provincial Grand Officers present and past . It was a routine toast , but still a compliment which it was incumbent upon them to pay to tho head

of their institution . They had looked to tho Earl of Limerick with a great amount of interest for tho Moveable Grand Lodgo which ho promised to hold in this district in tho autumn of the present year , but after many attempts to bring him to book Bro . Binckes had failed , for tho Earl was so engaged that ho could nofc attend . He coupled with tho toast tho name of Bro . Binckes Grand

Secretary . Bro . Binckes , in responding , remarked thafc the Eight Worshipful Master had imposed npon him a heavy duty to discharge , because it was a very comprehensive toast . Thoy started with tho Most Wor . shipfnl Master who hold tho reins over this Province—the Earl <\ f Limerick , to whom their Eight Worshipful Master Sutcliffe had niado

a happy allusion , but ho did not know that it was from tho reason named that tho Earl did not hold a moveable Grand Lodgo , bocauso ho was in Ireland , aud had engagements there , and from ono cause or another tho Moveable Grand Lodge , fell through . Speaking of tho selection of P . G . Officers , ho said it was exceedingly difficult to make a selection without giving offence whero the qualifications of all wero

so equal . But thoy could always make themselves happy under disappointment . They lived in tho hope that tho day would come when tho merits of each individual brother would be acknowledged . Thero were two estimates of every man—the ono formed of himself and the other formed by other people , aud ho thought tho estimato formed by other people was the most correct . With reference to

himself ho was exceedingly happy to bo once more amongst them , and exceedingly pleased to see snch a good attendance so ably presided over as thoy wero by their Eight Worshipful Provincial Graud Mark Master . ( Applause . ) Bro . Binckes proposed tho Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master for Lincolnshire , Bro . John Sutcliffe . Had ho known

when responding to tho last toast that this honour would have been put in his hands ho should havo curtailed his observations . Threo years ago ho had the honour of installing Bro . Sutcliffe as a Provin . cial Grand Officer . The honour fell to him ( Bro . Binckes ) by accidontg Ho could say a good deal with regard to tho distinguished brother in connection with this toast , but ho need not occupy timo in recounting

his most valuable and good qualities , which were probably better known by those present than by himself ( Bro . Binckes ) , although he knew something of both . Ho was ono of tho hardest Provincial Grand Masters he ever served under , and now only allowed him a minuto-and-a-half to propose his health , and ho must therefore call upon them by tho heartiness of their reception of it to mako up for

tho want of what ho would say if ho had timo to say it , but ho believed a better Grand Master could not be served under , nor ono hotter deserving of their host support . ( Applause . ) He wished him good health , that ho might for many years fulfil the position ho now held and the arduous duties devolving upon him as thoy had seen him that day .

Bro . Sutcliffo , on rising , was received with loud applause and cheering . He feelingly acknowledged the very groat kindness with which the proposition of his health had been received , as proposed by Bro . Binckes , who by his splendid and eloquent flow of language expressed himself in a stylo which no other man scarcely could do . Ho ( Bro . Sutcliffe ) hoped to have the opportunity of meeting his

brethren for some years to come , and they would not find much change in him . ( Applause . ) For their kindness ho could only say he would fulfil his office in every way he could , but it was no uso his being placed in tho chair unless ho was supported by tho various Lodges . He expressed himself as pleased with tho satisfactory state of things in tho Province .

The Chairman , without resuming his seat , said he had great pleasure in proposing tho health of the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , and all Officers and Brethren of Lodges in the Province of Lincoln , shiro . The Lodges wero all working harmoniously . They did nofc lose strength , but gained a little . They had afc the head of their Lodges four good and enthusiastic Masons . Dr . Lowo and Bro .

Goodman were unsurpassed by any men . Bro . Copeland , who presided over another , was ono of their principal names and principal characters . For the Alford Lodge he was excedingly pleased in submitting for their consideration a first-rate tip-top man , who would be a great ornament to tho Province , and ho greatly regretted that he had not been present thafc day ( tho Eev . Basil A . Galland , M . A .,

Eector of South I horesby ) . With men . like those they must progress . They did nofc want to progress rapidly ; thoy wanted quality and nofc quantity . He coupled with tho toast the namo of Dr . Lowo . Bro . Dr . Lowo expressed the satisfaction which the Masters of tho Lodges felt in their Provincial Grand Master , whom they endeavour to imitate , and they did all they could to serve him , and , owing to

him , no sooner were Masons initiated in the Craft Lodge but thoy were anxious to join the Mark Lodge . With regard to Lincoln , they were not quite so prosperous as they might be . They kept Masonry very popular , especially Mark Masonry , and before another year the Lodge would be increased . Ho knew from the pulso of Lincoln thafc

ifc would be so . Tho Grand Lodge would probably be held in Lincoln next year under very agreeable auspices , and they would givo a good reception . Ho hardly expected that they should do equal justice to what they had seen that day , for ho had travelled through tho Province and had nofc seen it better done or better served . The Chairman said the next ; toast ; under ordinary circumstances would have been the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master and other

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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of Lincolnshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF LINCOLNSHIRE .

THE Third Annual Meeting was held at Alford , on Thursday , 29 th November , under tho banner of tho St . Wilfrid Lodgo , No . 209 . The proceedings of tho day commenced at 11 . 15 a . m ., by tho Consecration- of tho St . Wilfrid Lodgo , which now Lodgo had been constituted by tho installation of its W . M ., Bro . B . A . Galland , M . A ., Eector of South Thoresby , ou tho 21 th September , aud which young

Lodgo now consists of eighteen members , under tho presidency of one of the best working Masons in tho kingdom . Tho ceremony of Consecration was performed by Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Secretary , in his usual perfect style . Tho nice littlo town of Alford not being easy of approach , there was only a limited number of brethren present ; but a special train being arranged for the

convenience of brethren from Gainsbro , Lincoln , and Grimsby , and several visiting brethren from Hull , thoro was a goodly muster at the assembling of Prov . Grand Lodgo at 12 . 45 p . m ., which took place in the Corn Exchange , which was most tastefully decorated for tho occasion , tho most remarkable feature being the Mark tracing board , drawn on tho floor of tho Lodge , 24 feet by 15 feet , which was most

startling to tho brethren on entering . The Provincial Grand Lodgo was presided over by the Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason , Bro . John Sutcliffe , of Stallingbro' House , near Grimsby . Tho following brethren wero present : —Tho R . W . John Sutcliffe Prov . G . M . M ., W . Watkins P . P . G . S . W . as Deputy Prov . G . M . M ., R . Cotton Carlino Prov . G . Ecg .

as Prov . G . S . W ., W . W . Copoland Prov . J . W ., F . Higgins as Prov . M . O ., M . Crowden Prov . S . O ., J . E . Mason as Prov . J . O ., tho Eev . D . Ace , D . D ., P . P . G . Chap , as Prov . Chap ., Jack Sutcliffe Prov . Treas ., E . Cotton Carlino Prov . Eeg . M ., Robert Gough Prov . Secretary , T . A . Handsloy as Prov . S . D ., C . Brqokes as Prov . J . D ., W . H . Eoberts Prov . D . of C , Hasten Clark as Prov . Assist . D . of 0 .. H . S . Close

Prov . Sup . of W ., G . M . Lowe , M . D ., Prov . Sword Bearer , 0 . W . Checseman as Prov . Organist , F . 0 . Johnson as Prov . I . G ., George Motley Prov . Steward , W . H . Parkinson Prov . Steward , Charles Mann Prov . Tyler , W . H . Eadley P . P . G . S . W ., F . S . Jndd P . P . G . Asst . D . of C , Thomas Slator P . P . G . Sword Bearer , T . M . Wilkinson S . O . Renngius 117 , J . E . Fox Secretary ditto , E . Goodman P . P . G . D . of C .,

W . M . John-o' -Gannt 172 , John Langhton S . O . ditto , C . F . Liversidgo S . D . ditto , B . Box Tyler ditto , W . Marshall P . P . G . Steward , W . M . Sutcliffe 188 , Georgo Lister S . D . ditto , E . Boggott Past M . O . ditto , Henry Barker Secretary ditto , Henry Wardalo Tylor ditto , John Nelson ditto , C . Gonney ditto , Charles Smyth S . W . St . Wilfrid 209 , R . Garnt J . W . ditto , W . 0 . Taylor ditto , Edward Soulby ditto , John

Mawer ditto , C . Mason ditto . Visitors—V . W . Bro . F . Binckes Past G . J . W . Grand Sec , Martin Kemp P . M . number 182 , Henry Preston J . W . ditto , M . Haborland ditto . The Prov . Graud Secretary read tho following list of brethren from whom letters had been received , regretting their non-attendance : — Bros . James Terry , 0 . Harrison M . D ., John N . Schorling , Walter

Reynolds , A . Kirk , F . Watson , C . Scorer , Henry Watson , Hesketh Smith , P . P . Dickinson , Georgo Honsham , T . E . Jacobson , John Moxon , W . Pollitt , T . C . Lazenby , tho Eev . J . G . Baylcs , W . M . Green , S . Walmsley , Capt . Coatcs , tho Eev . B . A . Galland M . A . Tho usual routine of a Provincial Grand Lodge having been gone through , and tho officers for tho ensuing year invested , tho E . W .

Prov . G . M . M . M . then called upon tho brethren for ono to volunteer to undertake the office of Grand Steward , which office W . Bro . D . Aco D . D . P . P . G . Chaplain undertook . The Treasurer's accounts having been previously submitted and passed and found in a healthy state , there being a balance of over £ 30 in hand , the E . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . said for his part he had

always been opposed to Masonic Lodges hoarding up money . He thought it was far more desirable to circulate it for the benefit of distressed Masons , and ho suggested that a portion should bo voted to strengthen tho Mark Benevolent Fund , and on the motion of Bro . Dr . Aco the sum of £ 10 10 s was so voted . Tho Provincial Grand Master subsequently added £ 5 5 s to this , and Bro . E . Boggett

volunteered to undertake tho oflico of Steward at the Mark Benevolent Festival , which is usually held in May in each year . Before closing tho Lodgo the E . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . stated that iu routine the Lodge will be held at tho fine old city of Lincoln next year , on which occasion he expected to havo a most numerous and popular gathering . Tho Masons of Lancashire—his native

countyhad done him high honour , and he had in return invited tho E . W . Prov . Grand Mark Master Mason for Lancashire , with all his present and past officers , to honour Lincoln with a visit , and he fully expected they would do so , when he , with the Lincolnshire brethren , could acknowledge his obligations and give them a hearty reception , such as Masons know how to give .

A magnificent banquet was served at the White Horse Hotel to between fifty and sixty brethren , guests of the Prov . Grand Mark Mason , Bro . Sutcliffe , who occupied the chair . There was also a liberal supply of choice wines to add zest to tho repast and to the Loyal and Masonic toasts which followed it . The menu comprised tho various edibles in season , including a plentiful supply of game ,

and tho bounteous provision elicited tho personal thanks of Bro . Sutcliffe to host Hibbitt . During dinner the founder of tho feast took wine respectively with the brethren on the right and the left , and with the St . Wilfrid Lodge . In proceeding with the toast ; list before the tables were cleared , The Chairman apologetically remarked that tho time was getting

very valuable and very precious , as some brethren had to leave in a short time for their homeward journey , and ho must therefore call upon Dr . Ace for the usual prayer after meat . Grace having been said , The Chairman loyally called upon the brethren to join him in drinking the toast of the Queen and Mark Masonry , which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem ,

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of Lincolnshire.

Tho Chairman then said tho nest toast he had to propose wonld meet with a hearty response , namely , His Eoyal Highness tho Princo of Wales , who was at tho head of Masonry , and not only that , but as tho Heir Apparent to tho Throne they should drink his health , and also that of tho Princess of Wales and tho rest of tho Eoyal Family . ( God bless tho Princo of Wales ) .

Tho Chairman , without any delay , proceeded to sav that tho next toast ho had to propose for their approval was that of tho M . W . tho Earl of Limorick , tho Graud Mark Master Mason ; tho Provincial Grand Masters of other Mark Provinces ; and all Grand and Provincial Grand Officers present and past . It was a routine toast , but still a compliment which it was incumbent upon them to pay to tho head

of their institution . They had looked to tho Earl of Limerick with a great amount of interest for tho Moveable Grand Lodgo which ho promised to hold in this district in tho autumn of the present year , but after many attempts to bring him to book Bro . Binckes had failed , for tho Earl was so engaged that ho could nofc attend . He coupled with tho toast tho name of Bro . Binckes Grand

Secretary . Bro . Binckes , in responding , remarked thafc the Eight Worshipful Master had imposed npon him a heavy duty to discharge , because it was a very comprehensive toast . Thoy started with tho Most Wor . shipfnl Master who hold tho reins over this Province—the Earl <\ f Limerick , to whom their Eight Worshipful Master Sutcliffe had niado

a happy allusion , but ho did not know that it was from tho reason named that tho Earl did not hold a moveable Grand Lodgo , bocauso ho was in Ireland , aud had engagements there , and from ono cause or another tho Moveable Grand Lodge , fell through . Speaking of tho selection of P . G . Officers , ho said it was exceedingly difficult to make a selection without giving offence whero the qualifications of all wero

so equal . But thoy could always make themselves happy under disappointment . They lived in tho hope that tho day would come when tho merits of each individual brother would be acknowledged . Thero were two estimates of every man—the ono formed of himself and the other formed by other people , aud ho thought tho estimato formed by other people was the most correct . With reference to

himself ho was exceedingly happy to bo once more amongst them , and exceedingly pleased to see snch a good attendance so ably presided over as thoy wero by their Eight Worshipful Provincial Graud Mark Master . ( Applause . ) Bro . Binckes proposed tho Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master for Lincolnshire , Bro . John Sutcliffe . Had ho known

when responding to tho last toast that this honour would have been put in his hands ho should havo curtailed his observations . Threo years ago ho had the honour of installing Bro . Sutcliffe as a Provin . cial Grand Officer . The honour fell to him ( Bro . Binckes ) by accidontg Ho could say a good deal with regard to tho distinguished brother in connection with this toast , but ho need not occupy timo in recounting

his most valuable and good qualities , which were probably better known by those present than by himself ( Bro . Binckes ) , although he knew something of both . Ho was ono of tho hardest Provincial Grand Masters he ever served under , and now only allowed him a minuto-and-a-half to propose his health , and ho must therefore call upon them by tho heartiness of their reception of it to mako up for

tho want of what ho would say if ho had timo to say it , but ho believed a better Grand Master could not be served under , nor ono hotter deserving of their host support . ( Applause . ) He wished him good health , that ho might for many years fulfil the position ho now held and the arduous duties devolving upon him as thoy had seen him that day .

Bro . Sutcliffo , on rising , was received with loud applause and cheering . He feelingly acknowledged the very groat kindness with which the proposition of his health had been received , as proposed by Bro . Binckes , who by his splendid and eloquent flow of language expressed himself in a stylo which no other man scarcely could do . Ho ( Bro . Sutcliffe ) hoped to have the opportunity of meeting his

brethren for some years to come , and they would not find much change in him . ( Applause . ) For their kindness ho could only say he would fulfil his office in every way he could , but it was no uso his being placed in tho chair unless ho was supported by tho various Lodges . He expressed himself as pleased with tho satisfactory state of things in tho Province .

The Chairman , without resuming his seat , said he had great pleasure in proposing tho health of the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , and all Officers and Brethren of Lodges in the Province of Lincoln , shiro . The Lodges wero all working harmoniously . They did nofc lose strength , but gained a little . They had afc the head of their Lodges four good and enthusiastic Masons . Dr . Lowo and Bro .

Goodman were unsurpassed by any men . Bro . Copeland , who presided over another , was ono of their principal names and principal characters . For the Alford Lodge he was excedingly pleased in submitting for their consideration a first-rate tip-top man , who would be a great ornament to tho Province , and ho greatly regretted that he had not been present thafc day ( tho Eev . Basil A . Galland , M . A .,

Eector of South I horesby ) . With men . like those they must progress . They did nofc want to progress rapidly ; thoy wanted quality and nofc quantity . He coupled with tho toast the namo of Dr . Lowo . Bro . Dr . Lowo expressed the satisfaction which the Masters of tho Lodges felt in their Provincial Grand Master , whom they endeavour to imitate , and they did all they could to serve him , and , owing to

him , no sooner were Masons initiated in the Craft Lodge but thoy were anxious to join the Mark Lodge . With regard to Lincoln , they were not quite so prosperous as they might be . They kept Masonry very popular , especially Mark Masonry , and before another year the Lodge would be increased . Ho knew from the pulso of Lincoln thafc

ifc would be so . Tho Grand Lodge would probably be held in Lincoln next year under very agreeable auspices , and they would givo a good reception . Ho hardly expected that they should do equal justice to what they had seen that day , for ho had travelled through tho Province and had nofc seen it better done or better served . The Chairman said the next ; toast ; under ordinary circumstances would have been the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master and other

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