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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Bristol.
The brethren gave the usual response , " So mote it be . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Pierrepont Harris , deposited an earthenware plate , bearing the indelible record of the event , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro .
S . E . Taylor , deposited iu the cavity a phial containing local newspapers and coins of Her Majesty ' s reign . These were all new jubilee coins of last year ' s date , from a sovereign down to a farthing . Cement having been laid
on the lower stone , the upper one was laid down upon it to the accompaniment of impressive music . Tho D . P . G . M having proved the stone with rule , level , and square , struck it three times with a mallet , declaring that the
Craftsmen had prepared it true and trusty , labouring skilfully , and that the stone was well and truly laid , after which the trumpeters sounded a flourish . The cornucopia containing corn , and the vessels of wine and oil having
been handed fco the D . P . G . M ., he poured their contents upon the stone as emblems of abundance , joy and gladness , and peace and unanimity . Bro . W . S . Paul , architect , on behalf
oftho sculptor , presented a p lan of the work to the P . D . G . M ., who returned it witb the usual charge to proceed to the completion of the work . Another flourish having beeu
sounded , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master delivered the following oration : " We are lawful Masons , trne and faithful to the laws of our country , and engaged by solemn obligation to erect magnificent bnildings to be serviceable to the brethren , and to fear God , the great Architect of tho Universe . That we have amongst us , concealed
from the eyes of men , secrets which cannot be divulged , and which have never been found ont ; but the secrets are lawful and honourable , and not repugnant to the laws of God and man . They were entrusted in peacoand honour to Masons of ancient times , and having been faithfully transmitted to ua it ia our duty to convey them
unimpaired to the latest posterity . Unless our Craft were good , and our calling honourable , we should nofc have lasted ao many centuries , nor should we have been hononred with the patronage of ao many illustrious men in all ages , who have ever shown themselves ready to
promote our interests and to defend us against all adversaries . We are assembled hi-re to-day to lay the foundation stone of the statue of our most gracious Sovereign , Queen aud Empress , to commemorate the jubilee of her most luippy reign , aud may the Sacred Architect of tho Universe be with her now and for evermore . "
This concluded the ceremony , and the D . P . G . M . having taken leave of the Mayor , the Masonic procession returned to the Hall . The Provincial Grand Lodge afterwards gave a sumptuous collation at the Royal Hotel . The Deputy Provincial
Grand Master presided . In proposing the firsfc toast , he expressed deep regret that the Provincial Grand Master , Earl Limerick , was prevented by circumstances over which he had no control from being present to perform the ceremony which fell to his lot , as Deputy , to perform .
He himself had not been physically in a condition to perform the ceremony as he would , having been for a fortni ght past in the hands of his medical practitioner , with a serious attack of sciatica . But the Mayor having
very kindly requested the Freemasons to take charge of this ceremony , he could not allow it to pass without making the attempt . He proposed the Queen , the Patroness of our Order . Other toasts followed .
We are plea = ed to learn that the services rendered to the Craft by Bro . George Everett P . M . 177 are so far appreciated that it is intended to propose him for the office of Grand Treasurer , when the time comes to nominate brethren
tor that hig h dignity . We are sure he will be supported by a largo number of Craftsmen , and we should be very pleased to see him returned at the head of the poll , if not on the next occasion at least at no distant date . Our
principal fear ou his behalf at the present time is that next year the honour will properly belong toa Provincial brother , that is , if the system of turn and turn about between 1 -0 idon and the Provinces , which was originally proposed , is to be adhered to .
Afc a meeting of the Electric Lodge , on the 2 Gfch ult ., held afc the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court " , Bro . Thomas Harlow was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing > 'ear , and Bro . James Hookey was presented with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel on his retirement from the chair .
Obituary.
Obituary .
B RO . G . P . BROCKBANK , F . G . STANDARD BEARER P . P . G . D . EAST LAN CAS HIKE .
AN esteemed friend , in the person of Bro . George Parker Brockbank , died suddenly on tbe 2 v d instant . We are sure the news of his death has , and will cause great regret throughout the length and breadth of the c < untry ,
in all parts of which he was known and universally respected . A touching tribute to his memory was mide at the Half-yearly Communication of Grand Mark Lo Ige
by Bro . Frederick Binckes , a np > rfc of which appears elsewhere . We regret that pressure on our space prevents our saying more at present .
BRO . GEORGE ROWLAND . ON Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., the funeral of the late Bro .
George Rowland took place at Barton Cemetery . Deceased was initiated in the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , about seven years ago . Ho was appointed S . D . in 1886 , which he resigned on account of ill health , having been a
great sufferer for many years . The first part of the service was at St . Luke ' s Church , the vicar , the Rev . W . S . Boyle , officiating , aud the concluding portion was carried out at the Cemetery by the Rev . Lionel Ward . The Members of the two Torquay Lodges , Sfc . John ' s and
Jordon , wore sprigs of acacia , which they afterwards threw in the grave .
The regular monthly meeting of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Saturday last . Bro . Richard Eve Past Grand Tre usurer presided , and owing to its being the day appointed for tho election of the House and Audit Committees for the onsuinrr
year , the attendance was an unusually full one . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , scrutineers were appointed for the elections of the House
and Audit Committees . Bro . J . A . Farnfield having been proposed as Chairman for the purpose of the scrutiny , seven petitions wero considered , six of them being accepted , and the names ordered to bo entered on the list for
the October election , while the remaining one was deferred . Two applicants for grants towards outfit were favourably entertained , and the Secretary announced the receipt from Grand Lodge of £ 1 , 000 , being the second moiety of
the grant made last year iu commemoration of the Queen ' s Jubilee . The poll showed that the remaining 11 members of last year ' s House Committee , together with Bro . John Wordsworth in place of the late Bro . Edgar Bowyev , were
elected by an overwhelming majority of votes , the opposition poll reaching 39 , while the numbers for the individual members of the old Committee ranged from 170 to 171 . The old Audit Committee was also re-elected by
a majority almost as great , the numbers for individual members ranging from 173 to 160 , while the outside caudidate polled 37 . A vote of thanks to the Clairman terminated the proceedings .
A new serial story , entitled "The B anforfcs of Beatrice Gar ens , " by L . T . Meade , will be commenced in the July part of ' The Quiver . "
Sir John Gilbert , R . A ., P . E . W . S ., writes of " Royal Academy Pictures , 1888 , " which has just bei-n issued as an ex < a number of " The Magazine of Art . " " It is beautiful , and but a very few years ago would have been impossible to produce . "
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M . B . ROSENBERG , HIGH CLASS TAILOR and OUTFITTER , Ladies' . Jacket and Ulster Maker , 16 and 17 LIVERPOOL STREET , LONDON , E . C . " R / J' B . ROSENBERG respectfully calls attention to hid very LV 1 •extensive selection of Materials for Spring anil Summer wear . Buying direct from the Mnnnfacturers , he is enabled to supply a fjood article at a really moderate price . His work-rooms are under careful and pracical supervision , so that First-class Finish , Style , and Fit can be guaranteed . Upon receipt of letter , M . B . ROSEXHERG , or one of his Representatives , with a varied selection of Patterns , will attend to take orders . N . B . —Please note the only address—16 & 17 Liverpool Street , E . C . ( First Floor ) . Facing Great . "Kastern and North London Railway Stations , anil adjoining Bishopsgato Station of the Metropolitan Railway .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Bristol.
The brethren gave the usual response , " So mote it be . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Pierrepont Harris , deposited an earthenware plate , bearing the indelible record of the event , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro .
S . E . Taylor , deposited iu the cavity a phial containing local newspapers and coins of Her Majesty ' s reign . These were all new jubilee coins of last year ' s date , from a sovereign down to a farthing . Cement having been laid
on the lower stone , the upper one was laid down upon it to the accompaniment of impressive music . Tho D . P . G . M having proved the stone with rule , level , and square , struck it three times with a mallet , declaring that the
Craftsmen had prepared it true and trusty , labouring skilfully , and that the stone was well and truly laid , after which the trumpeters sounded a flourish . The cornucopia containing corn , and the vessels of wine and oil having
been handed fco the D . P . G . M ., he poured their contents upon the stone as emblems of abundance , joy and gladness , and peace and unanimity . Bro . W . S . Paul , architect , on behalf
oftho sculptor , presented a p lan of the work to the P . D . G . M ., who returned it witb the usual charge to proceed to the completion of the work . Another flourish having beeu
sounded , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master delivered the following oration : " We are lawful Masons , trne and faithful to the laws of our country , and engaged by solemn obligation to erect magnificent bnildings to be serviceable to the brethren , and to fear God , the great Architect of tho Universe . That we have amongst us , concealed
from the eyes of men , secrets which cannot be divulged , and which have never been found ont ; but the secrets are lawful and honourable , and not repugnant to the laws of God and man . They were entrusted in peacoand honour to Masons of ancient times , and having been faithfully transmitted to ua it ia our duty to convey them
unimpaired to the latest posterity . Unless our Craft were good , and our calling honourable , we should nofc have lasted ao many centuries , nor should we have been hononred with the patronage of ao many illustrious men in all ages , who have ever shown themselves ready to
promote our interests and to defend us against all adversaries . We are assembled hi-re to-day to lay the foundation stone of the statue of our most gracious Sovereign , Queen aud Empress , to commemorate the jubilee of her most luippy reign , aud may the Sacred Architect of tho Universe be with her now and for evermore . "
This concluded the ceremony , and the D . P . G . M . having taken leave of the Mayor , the Masonic procession returned to the Hall . The Provincial Grand Lodge afterwards gave a sumptuous collation at the Royal Hotel . The Deputy Provincial
Grand Master presided . In proposing the firsfc toast , he expressed deep regret that the Provincial Grand Master , Earl Limerick , was prevented by circumstances over which he had no control from being present to perform the ceremony which fell to his lot , as Deputy , to perform .
He himself had not been physically in a condition to perform the ceremony as he would , having been for a fortni ght past in the hands of his medical practitioner , with a serious attack of sciatica . But the Mayor having
very kindly requested the Freemasons to take charge of this ceremony , he could not allow it to pass without making the attempt . He proposed the Queen , the Patroness of our Order . Other toasts followed .
We are plea = ed to learn that the services rendered to the Craft by Bro . George Everett P . M . 177 are so far appreciated that it is intended to propose him for the office of Grand Treasurer , when the time comes to nominate brethren
tor that hig h dignity . We are sure he will be supported by a largo number of Craftsmen , and we should be very pleased to see him returned at the head of the poll , if not on the next occasion at least at no distant date . Our
principal fear ou his behalf at the present time is that next year the honour will properly belong toa Provincial brother , that is , if the system of turn and turn about between 1 -0 idon and the Provinces , which was originally proposed , is to be adhered to .
Afc a meeting of the Electric Lodge , on the 2 Gfch ult ., held afc the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court " , Bro . Thomas Harlow was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing > 'ear , and Bro . James Hookey was presented with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel on his retirement from the chair .
Obituary.
Obituary .
B RO . G . P . BROCKBANK , F . G . STANDARD BEARER P . P . G . D . EAST LAN CAS HIKE .
AN esteemed friend , in the person of Bro . George Parker Brockbank , died suddenly on tbe 2 v d instant . We are sure the news of his death has , and will cause great regret throughout the length and breadth of the c < untry ,
in all parts of which he was known and universally respected . A touching tribute to his memory was mide at the Half-yearly Communication of Grand Mark Lo Ige
by Bro . Frederick Binckes , a np > rfc of which appears elsewhere . We regret that pressure on our space prevents our saying more at present .
BRO . GEORGE ROWLAND . ON Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., the funeral of the late Bro .
George Rowland took place at Barton Cemetery . Deceased was initiated in the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , about seven years ago . Ho was appointed S . D . in 1886 , which he resigned on account of ill health , having been a
great sufferer for many years . The first part of the service was at St . Luke ' s Church , the vicar , the Rev . W . S . Boyle , officiating , aud the concluding portion was carried out at the Cemetery by the Rev . Lionel Ward . The Members of the two Torquay Lodges , Sfc . John ' s and
Jordon , wore sprigs of acacia , which they afterwards threw in the grave .
The regular monthly meeting of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Saturday last . Bro . Richard Eve Past Grand Tre usurer presided , and owing to its being the day appointed for tho election of the House and Audit Committees for the onsuinrr
year , the attendance was an unusually full one . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , scrutineers were appointed for the elections of the House
and Audit Committees . Bro . J . A . Farnfield having been proposed as Chairman for the purpose of the scrutiny , seven petitions wero considered , six of them being accepted , and the names ordered to bo entered on the list for
the October election , while the remaining one was deferred . Two applicants for grants towards outfit were favourably entertained , and the Secretary announced the receipt from Grand Lodge of £ 1 , 000 , being the second moiety of
the grant made last year iu commemoration of the Queen ' s Jubilee . The poll showed that the remaining 11 members of last year ' s House Committee , together with Bro . John Wordsworth in place of the late Bro . Edgar Bowyev , were
elected by an overwhelming majority of votes , the opposition poll reaching 39 , while the numbers for the individual members of the old Committee ranged from 170 to 171 . The old Audit Committee was also re-elected by
a majority almost as great , the numbers for individual members ranging from 173 to 160 , while the outside caudidate polled 37 . A vote of thanks to the Clairman terminated the proceedings .
A new serial story , entitled "The B anforfcs of Beatrice Gar ens , " by L . T . Meade , will be commenced in the July part of ' The Quiver . "
Sir John Gilbert , R . A ., P . E . W . S ., writes of " Royal Academy Pictures , 1888 , " which has just bei-n issued as an ex < a number of " The Magazine of Art . " " It is beautiful , and but a very few years ago would have been impossible to produce . "
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M . B . ROSENBERG , HIGH CLASS TAILOR and OUTFITTER , Ladies' . Jacket and Ulster Maker , 16 and 17 LIVERPOOL STREET , LONDON , E . C . " R / J' B . ROSENBERG respectfully calls attention to hid very LV 1 •extensive selection of Materials for Spring anil Summer wear . Buying direct from the Mnnnfacturers , he is enabled to supply a fjood article at a really moderate price . His work-rooms are under careful and pracical supervision , so that First-class Finish , Style , and Fit can be guaranteed . Upon receipt of letter , M . B . ROSEXHERG , or one of his Representatives , with a varied selection of Patterns , will attend to take orders . N . B . —Please note the only address—16 & 17 Liverpool Street , E . C . ( First Floor ) . Facing Great . "Kastern and North London Railway Stations , anil adjoining Bishopsgato Station of the Metropolitan Railway .