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the name of Brother Thorpe , the P . G . Treasnrer , who gracefully acknowledged the compliment paid him and the other Graud Officers . The health of the W . M . was proposed by the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , who congratulated Bro . Acworth on his accession to the chair of a Lodge which had hitherto so worthily sustained its reputation . He trusted he mi ^ ht have a prosperous year . It was
satisfactory to know that the Officers he would have to assist him in the conduct of the bnsiness bronght to bear upon their work experience gained already . He might be pardoned for making a digression , but it was sometimes urged that certain offices were mere sinecures . He conld not agree with this . He did not look npon any office in the Provincial Grand Lodge as a
sinecure . He expected every Prov . Grand Officer to help him and his Deputy to sustain the prestige of the Craft . He was always mnch exercised when it came to the consideration of how the honours were to be distributed . In some Provinces , where there were only about eight or ten Lodges , it was not such a difficult feature as in one were there were as many as fifty Lodges . Tbe W . M . briefly ,
bnt graciously , acknowledged the honour done him . The remaining toasts were rapidly pushed forward ; they comprised the Installing Master , the Past Masters , the Visitors , tbe Wardens , the Press , the Junior Officers , and that of the Tyler . The speeches throughout were ably conceived and well to the point , while the day was enlivened by some capital songs and recitations .
PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE , No . 1903 .
elected , was installed by the acting I . P . M . ( Bro . H . W . Townsend ) , to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The Worshipful Master , in returning thanks for his re-election , said , that bnt for the sudden and serious illness of Brother Colonel Bray , the Senior Warden , he should not have been again in that position ; but he
promised that he would do his best to give them satisfaction . The Secretary ( Brother A . Leon Emanuel ) read a telegram from Lord Charles Beresford , the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge , expressing regret that he conld not attend , and conveying his kindest wishes to the Worshipfnl Master and Brethren . A letter was read from Mrs . Bray , acknowledging a letter of sympathy from the Lodge .
Ihe Secretary added that he had the pleasure of seeing Colonel Bray on tbe previous day , aud he undertook to convey his sincere thanks to the Lodge for the kindness which had been shown him . The Treasnrer ( Brother H . Threadingham ) claimed the indulgence of the brethreu while he attempted to discharge a duty which had been pressed upon him owing to the
unavoidable absence of the I . P . M . They all knew of the circumstances which had led to the taking of the chair for the second time by Bro . Page , and it was only necessary for him to remark that the lamentable fact that Bro . Colonel Bray being stricken down by the stern hand of affliction , just about the time that he would have been elected to fill the chair , threw them into a dilemma , from which they
were relieved by Bro . Page . Not only had he done this , but he was given to understand that he had added twenty guineas to the sum voted by the Lodge in order to swell the fuuds of the Institution for Girls . Many of them had on several occasions listened with no small degree of pleasure and delight to the excellent and efficient manner in which the general business of the Lodge had beeu conducted , and
the ritnal of the various degrees performed by Bro . Page , and because he had thus added materially to their Masouic edification they had thought the termination of his first year of office a fitting opportunity to present him with some tangible mark of their appreciation . In asking Brother Page to except the beautiful jewel whioh he held in his hand , he was sure he only expressed the feelings of all
present when he trusted that the Great Architect of the Universe would be pleased to spare him for very mauy years to enjoy his wellearned popularity . After a few . other remarks , Bro . Threadingham , amid the hearty piaadita of the brethren , affixed the jewel to the breast of the W . M . The jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by the members of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar
Lodge , No . 1903 , to Bro . T . Page , on his second installation aa W . M ., as a token of their sense of his Masonic attainments , genial character , and able conduct in presiding over them—1882-1883 . " The W . M ., who was loud / y cheered , returned his hearty aud sincere thanks for the beautiful jewel . Words failed him to express his feelings , or to convey in snch terms as he could wish his high appreciation of their
great kindness dnring the last twelve months . He could say , without fear of contradiction , that he had at all times received at their hands every consideration and assistance , and that his duties had been thereby very much lightened . In undertaking for another year the office of W . M ., he assured them that every effort would bo made by him to support the honour of the Lodge and to maintain its present
high position . The W . M ., on being re-installed , appointed his Officers as follows : —Bros . Lord C . Beresford I . P . M ., W . Lathom Cox S . W ., H . Long J . W ., Rev . P . H . Good Chaplain , H . Threadingham Treasnrer , A . L . Emanuel Secretary , W . Royston Pike S . D ., G . Nelder Junior Deacon , S . Knight Master of Ceremonies , G . Sylvester Organist , A . E . ElmesI . G ., J . G . Livesay and Pigott Stewards .
At the installation banquet the W . W . was snpported , among others , by Brothers Sir H . Drnmmond Wolff , M . P ., and General Hodgson P . P . G . W . of Madras . The catering of Bro . W . Maybonr , of Portsea , gave great satisfaction , and the wines were of excellent quality . The Queen and the Craft and the other introductory toasts having been given from the chair , Brother Sir H . D . Wolff , who on risiug was received with loud applause , said the next toast had been
THERE was a good attendance of members and -visiting brethren at the annnal meeting of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1903 , whioh was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd instant , in the Masonio Hall , Highbury Street , Portsmouth . Brother Thomas Page , the retiring Worshipful Master , having been nnanimously re-
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confided to him , and it was a great pleasure to bring it nnder their notice , because it referred not only to a distinguished Mason , who was connected % vith them in that province , bnt to one who was the representative of a portion of that county in Parliament , and whatover opinions might bo entertained of his political views , he was certain that everything he did was entitled to the respect that was
lue to one who acted consciencionsly . He recollected that about i . wo years ago , when this Lolge was inaugurated , how they wore all struck with the great ability with which Bro . Beach discharged tho duties of his office , because not only did he go through the ceremonies which were time-honoured among Masons , but ho added reflections of his own , aud gave au historical retrospect of
many matters connected with the Craft , which was quite original , and struck them nil as most interesting . He could easily understand that Brother Beach liked sometimes to get away from the struggles of political life to the calmer aud more harmonious atmosphere of Masouic existence . He recollected that mauy years ago the late Lord Beaoonsfield , in a speech at the Literary
Fund dinner , which took place during a great political conflict , said he felt as ono who had come away from the heat of battle to drink the water of some pellucid stream . And coming from a place where all was not harmonious , and where the proceedings occasionally gave rise to a bitterness which those at a distance would scarcely believe possible , he confessed that when he witnessed the harmony and good
feeling that reigned in a Masonio community , he felt the contrast as one of the highest possible advantage . It was for this reason , among others , that he thought Bro . Beach attended so mnch to his Masonic duties , in order to develope the good of which Masonry was capable in the county to whioh he belonged , and as Jong as he reigned over them , as the head of their Masonic Institution iu Hampshire , he waa
certain they wonld all drink to his health , whether present or absent , with enthusiasm and good fellowship . He therefore proposed the Right Wor . Provincial Grand Muster Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . Bro . W . Royston Pike gave the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Hickman , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and the Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . Rastriok , responded . Bro . Townsend , in proposing the Worship .
ful Master , said that dnring the past twelve months Bro . Page had thoroughly carried out what he ( the speaker ) had said he would , and had merited their approval , as was shown by the presentation of a handsome testimonial . The W . M ., who was received with great enthusiasm , suitably responded . Bro . Lieutenant Bonrke , R . N ., in giving the Installing Master , described Bro . Townsend as the Father of the
Lodge , and said it was owing to his energy and perseverance thafc they had surmounted difficulties and troubles that would have disheartened many another man , and that the Lodge had a ^ ained its present proportions . He had in other respects shown himself a thorough good'Mason , and a right good man . Bro . Townsend , in responding , referred to the fact that the Lodge had over a
hundred members , and a good balance in hand . Bro . Threadingham , in proposing fche W . M . ' s and Representatives of Neighbouring Lodges , referred to the fact that Sir Henry Wolff had beeu Master of a foreign Lodge , and knew somewhat of the working of Masonry in different parts of the world . They found him stealing a few hours from Parliamentary life aud struggles to associate with his brethren
in the Craffc . Bro . Ontridge W . M . No . 487 responded , and was followed by Bro . W . E . Atkins W . M . No . 1069 , who . referred to the fact that £ 50 , 000 a year was expended by the Craft in ' charity . Bro . Grant W . M . No . 1705 and Bro . T . H . Williams W . M . No . 1776 also responded , the latter making an appeal on behalf of the Boys' School , mentioniug that , in his capacity of Steward at the approaching
Festival , he had received upwards of £ 250 , and expressing a hope that he should be able to make it up to £ 300 . The Worshipful Master , who subsequently made an appeal on behalf of the Girls' School , for which he had accepted fche office of Steward , said he felfc highly honoured that Bro . Sir H . D . Wolff had come so many miles to be present on that occasion , and he proposed his health , which was re .
ceived with great enthusiasm . Bro . Sir H . D . Wolff , in response , said it mnst always be gratifying to him , connected as he was with the borough , to have his health received so kindly as it had been thafc evening . No doubt there were present brethren holding different views , and Lord Palmerston once said it was very safe , in a mixed society , to drink the health of a politician , because thoso who
sympathised with him wished him health to continue his functions , while those who did not sympathise with him thought his health might he improved by assisting him to retire . He mnch regretted last year nofc being able to come down to the installation of the Worshipful Master , for having been present at the installation of the first Master he had hoped to be able to be there
several years in succession . A worthy brother had alluded to his being Mnster of a Lodge abroad . Certainly he had been so , he was sorry to say a great many years ago . But although it was in a foreign place—Corfu—the Lodge was working under the English Constitution . He then had the satisfaction of making many friendships among members of the two Services who were so warmly welcomed
and so much beloved in Portsmouth , and he was hardly able to come to Portsmouth without meeting some friend whom he had met in a distant country . He had , therefore , conceived a higher idea of Freemasonry than he had before , because he had found that through it brethren had obtained society and a home when perhaps otherwise they would have been deprived of it . The
Lodge was enabled more than once to be of assistance to brethren who , owing to adverse circumstances , had fallen into distress , and was enabled to render aid without thafc humiliation which sometimes came when it was received from private sources . Perhaps they would allow him to propose another roast—The Immediate Past Master , the Right Hon . Lord C . Beres ord . It struck him as
pr - 'cnliarly appropriate that Lord Charles Beresford should have been the first Master of fche Prince ) Elward of Saxti-Weimar Lodge because , as a naval man , he was Master of a Lodge which boi'e the name of a beloved , military officer . He thought Prince Edward must feel highly pleaded that his name should be associated , as it wonld be fo" -lany generations , with thafc Lodge , for
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the name of Brother Thorpe , the P . G . Treasnrer , who gracefully acknowledged the compliment paid him and the other Graud Officers . The health of the W . M . was proposed by the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , who congratulated Bro . Acworth on his accession to the chair of a Lodge which had hitherto so worthily sustained its reputation . He trusted he mi ^ ht have a prosperous year . It was
satisfactory to know that the Officers he would have to assist him in the conduct of the bnsiness bronght to bear upon their work experience gained already . He might be pardoned for making a digression , but it was sometimes urged that certain offices were mere sinecures . He conld not agree with this . He did not look npon any office in the Provincial Grand Lodge as a
sinecure . He expected every Prov . Grand Officer to help him and his Deputy to sustain the prestige of the Craft . He was always mnch exercised when it came to the consideration of how the honours were to be distributed . In some Provinces , where there were only about eight or ten Lodges , it was not such a difficult feature as in one were there were as many as fifty Lodges . Tbe W . M . briefly ,
bnt graciously , acknowledged the honour done him . The remaining toasts were rapidly pushed forward ; they comprised the Installing Master , the Past Masters , the Visitors , tbe Wardens , the Press , the Junior Officers , and that of the Tyler . The speeches throughout were ably conceived and well to the point , while the day was enlivened by some capital songs and recitations .
PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR LODGE , No . 1903 .
elected , was installed by the acting I . P . M . ( Bro . H . W . Townsend ) , to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony . The Worshipful Master , in returning thanks for his re-election , said , that bnt for the sudden and serious illness of Brother Colonel Bray , the Senior Warden , he should not have been again in that position ; but he
promised that he would do his best to give them satisfaction . The Secretary ( Brother A . Leon Emanuel ) read a telegram from Lord Charles Beresford , the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge , expressing regret that he conld not attend , and conveying his kindest wishes to the Worshipfnl Master and Brethren . A letter was read from Mrs . Bray , acknowledging a letter of sympathy from the Lodge .
Ihe Secretary added that he had the pleasure of seeing Colonel Bray on tbe previous day , aud he undertook to convey his sincere thanks to the Lodge for the kindness which had been shown him . The Treasnrer ( Brother H . Threadingham ) claimed the indulgence of the brethreu while he attempted to discharge a duty which had been pressed upon him owing to the
unavoidable absence of the I . P . M . They all knew of the circumstances which had led to the taking of the chair for the second time by Bro . Page , and it was only necessary for him to remark that the lamentable fact that Bro . Colonel Bray being stricken down by the stern hand of affliction , just about the time that he would have been elected to fill the chair , threw them into a dilemma , from which they
were relieved by Bro . Page . Not only had he done this , but he was given to understand that he had added twenty guineas to the sum voted by the Lodge in order to swell the fuuds of the Institution for Girls . Many of them had on several occasions listened with no small degree of pleasure and delight to the excellent and efficient manner in which the general business of the Lodge had beeu conducted , and
the ritnal of the various degrees performed by Bro . Page , and because he had thus added materially to their Masouic edification they had thought the termination of his first year of office a fitting opportunity to present him with some tangible mark of their appreciation . In asking Brother Page to except the beautiful jewel whioh he held in his hand , he was sure he only expressed the feelings of all
present when he trusted that the Great Architect of the Universe would be pleased to spare him for very mauy years to enjoy his wellearned popularity . After a few . other remarks , Bro . Threadingham , amid the hearty piaadita of the brethren , affixed the jewel to the breast of the W . M . The jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by the members of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar
Lodge , No . 1903 , to Bro . T . Page , on his second installation aa W . M ., as a token of their sense of his Masonic attainments , genial character , and able conduct in presiding over them—1882-1883 . " The W . M ., who was loud / y cheered , returned his hearty aud sincere thanks for the beautiful jewel . Words failed him to express his feelings , or to convey in snch terms as he could wish his high appreciation of their
great kindness dnring the last twelve months . He could say , without fear of contradiction , that he had at all times received at their hands every consideration and assistance , and that his duties had been thereby very much lightened . In undertaking for another year the office of W . M ., he assured them that every effort would bo made by him to support the honour of the Lodge and to maintain its present
high position . The W . M ., on being re-installed , appointed his Officers as follows : —Bros . Lord C . Beresford I . P . M ., W . Lathom Cox S . W ., H . Long J . W ., Rev . P . H . Good Chaplain , H . Threadingham Treasnrer , A . L . Emanuel Secretary , W . Royston Pike S . D ., G . Nelder Junior Deacon , S . Knight Master of Ceremonies , G . Sylvester Organist , A . E . ElmesI . G ., J . G . Livesay and Pigott Stewards .
At the installation banquet the W . W . was snpported , among others , by Brothers Sir H . Drnmmond Wolff , M . P ., and General Hodgson P . P . G . W . of Madras . The catering of Bro . W . Maybonr , of Portsea , gave great satisfaction , and the wines were of excellent quality . The Queen and the Craft and the other introductory toasts having been given from the chair , Brother Sir H . D . Wolff , who on risiug was received with loud applause , said the next toast had been
THERE was a good attendance of members and -visiting brethren at the annnal meeting of the Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , No . 1903 , whioh was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd instant , in the Masonio Hall , Highbury Street , Portsmouth . Brother Thomas Page , the retiring Worshipful Master , having been nnanimously re-
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confided to him , and it was a great pleasure to bring it nnder their notice , because it referred not only to a distinguished Mason , who was connected % vith them in that province , bnt to one who was the representative of a portion of that county in Parliament , and whatover opinions might bo entertained of his political views , he was certain that everything he did was entitled to the respect that was
lue to one who acted consciencionsly . He recollected that about i . wo years ago , when this Lolge was inaugurated , how they wore all struck with the great ability with which Bro . Beach discharged tho duties of his office , because not only did he go through the ceremonies which were time-honoured among Masons , but ho added reflections of his own , aud gave au historical retrospect of
many matters connected with the Craft , which was quite original , and struck them nil as most interesting . He could easily understand that Brother Beach liked sometimes to get away from the struggles of political life to the calmer aud more harmonious atmosphere of Masouic existence . He recollected that mauy years ago the late Lord Beaoonsfield , in a speech at the Literary
Fund dinner , which took place during a great political conflict , said he felt as ono who had come away from the heat of battle to drink the water of some pellucid stream . And coming from a place where all was not harmonious , and where the proceedings occasionally gave rise to a bitterness which those at a distance would scarcely believe possible , he confessed that when he witnessed the harmony and good
feeling that reigned in a Masonio community , he felt the contrast as one of the highest possible advantage . It was for this reason , among others , that he thought Bro . Beach attended so mnch to his Masonic duties , in order to develope the good of which Masonry was capable in the county to whioh he belonged , and as Jong as he reigned over them , as the head of their Masonic Institution iu Hampshire , he waa
certain they wonld all drink to his health , whether present or absent , with enthusiasm and good fellowship . He therefore proposed the Right Wor . Provincial Grand Muster Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . Bro . W . Royston Pike gave the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Hickman , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and the Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . Rastriok , responded . Bro . Townsend , in proposing the Worship .
ful Master , said that dnring the past twelve months Bro . Page had thoroughly carried out what he ( the speaker ) had said he would , and had merited their approval , as was shown by the presentation of a handsome testimonial . The W . M ., who was received with great enthusiasm , suitably responded . Bro . Lieutenant Bonrke , R . N ., in giving the Installing Master , described Bro . Townsend as the Father of the
Lodge , and said it was owing to his energy and perseverance thafc they had surmounted difficulties and troubles that would have disheartened many another man , and that the Lodge had a ^ ained its present proportions . He had in other respects shown himself a thorough good'Mason , and a right good man . Bro . Townsend , in responding , referred to the fact that the Lodge had over a
hundred members , and a good balance in hand . Bro . Threadingham , in proposing fche W . M . ' s and Representatives of Neighbouring Lodges , referred to the fact that Sir Henry Wolff had beeu Master of a foreign Lodge , and knew somewhat of the working of Masonry in different parts of the world . They found him stealing a few hours from Parliamentary life aud struggles to associate with his brethren
in the Craffc . Bro . Ontridge W . M . No . 487 responded , and was followed by Bro . W . E . Atkins W . M . No . 1069 , who . referred to the fact that £ 50 , 000 a year was expended by the Craft in ' charity . Bro . Grant W . M . No . 1705 and Bro . T . H . Williams W . M . No . 1776 also responded , the latter making an appeal on behalf of the Boys' School , mentioniug that , in his capacity of Steward at the approaching
Festival , he had received upwards of £ 250 , and expressing a hope that he should be able to make it up to £ 300 . The Worshipful Master , who subsequently made an appeal on behalf of the Girls' School , for which he had accepted fche office of Steward , said he felfc highly honoured that Bro . Sir H . D . Wolff had come so many miles to be present on that occasion , and he proposed his health , which was re .
ceived with great enthusiasm . Bro . Sir H . D . Wolff , in response , said it mnst always be gratifying to him , connected as he was with the borough , to have his health received so kindly as it had been thafc evening . No doubt there were present brethren holding different views , and Lord Palmerston once said it was very safe , in a mixed society , to drink the health of a politician , because thoso who
sympathised with him wished him health to continue his functions , while those who did not sympathise with him thought his health might he improved by assisting him to retire . He mnch regretted last year nofc being able to come down to the installation of the Worshipful Master , for having been present at the installation of the first Master he had hoped to be able to be there
several years in succession . A worthy brother had alluded to his being Mnster of a Lodge abroad . Certainly he had been so , he was sorry to say a great many years ago . But although it was in a foreign place—Corfu—the Lodge was working under the English Constitution . He then had the satisfaction of making many friendships among members of the two Services who were so warmly welcomed
and so much beloved in Portsmouth , and he was hardly able to come to Portsmouth without meeting some friend whom he had met in a distant country . He had , therefore , conceived a higher idea of Freemasonry than he had before , because he had found that through it brethren had obtained society and a home when perhaps otherwise they would have been deprived of it . The
Lodge was enabled more than once to be of assistance to brethren who , owing to adverse circumstances , had fallen into distress , and was enabled to render aid without thafc humiliation which sometimes came when it was received from private sources . Perhaps they would allow him to propose another roast—The Immediate Past Master , the Right Hon . Lord C . Beres ord . It struck him as
pr - 'cnliarly appropriate that Lord Charles Beresford should have been the first Master of fche Prince ) Elward of Saxti-Weimar Lodge because , as a naval man , he was Master of a Lodge which boi'e the name of a beloved , military officer . He thought Prince Edward must feel highly pleaded that his name should be associated , as it wonld be fo" -lany generations , with thafc Lodge , for