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Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

Province since last they met . Tho reports ho makes touching those Lodges aro necessarily of a confidential character , but on the whole they were favourable , and ho could not but bo pleased with tho result . The speaker then urged on Masters of Lodges tho necessity of making themselves competent to adequately fulfil tlio important duties devolving upon them , and urged that there could be no excuse ,

as but littlo labour Avas required to enable them to master the details . Ho did not wish it to bo thought ho Avantcd to interfere with tho right of selection of tho members of Lodges , but he hold it of the highest importance that not only the Worshipful Master , but the Officers of tho several Lodges should be able to do tho work efficiently . Ho made it a point never to announce his visits , and in

this ho was followed by his Deputy . They both preferred dropping in at the several Lodges when opportunity offered . He would , in concluding his remarks , repeat what he had already said , that he Avas much pleased with tho state of Freemasonry iu his Province . In the course of tho day ' s proceedings a discussion arose as to what course should bo adopted in reference to tho appointment of Stewards .

Tho Prov . G . Master observed that ho did not wish to make it a hard and fast rule , but his sympathies were in favour of presenting tho collars of office to those brethren only who had served tho office of Steward for tho Province . Bro . C . Greenwood was in favour of the Stewards being selected from tho senior Lodges of the Province , but in this it Avas anticipated thero would bo a difficulty ; moreover , this

Avould be scarcely fair , as those Lodges would monopoliso the right to nominate brethren for the post . Eventually it seemed to be recognised that the appointment should be conferred , first , npon those Masters of Lodges who wero desirous to hold the office , and thou tho Senior Officers might prefer their claims . Several letters—apologising for the inability of the Avriters to attend—wero then read , amongst them being communications from Col . Burdett , Capt . Philips ,

ivc . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren repaired to the Parish Church of Dorking , which had kindly been placed at their disposal by the Yicar , the Rev . P . Ralph Atkinson , who conducted tlie service . The sermon was preached by tho V . W . Bro . tho Rev . Ambrose Hall , M . W . Prov . Graud Chaplain , who took for his text Jer . xxxii . 31 ) , — "Ancl I Avill give them one heart , and one Avay , that they may fear Me for ever , for the good of them , and of their children after them . " Our esteemed and Rev . Brother

commenced his remarks by alluding to tho occasion that called forth these words from the prophet , and a consideration of their application to the gathering of the day . He saw before him a mixed congregation , some drawn thither by the singularity of the occasion of a body of Freemasons being assembled in their church , and some perhaps from feelings of curiosity , Avho thought they might gather from

the crumbs that fell—or rather that wero cast like bread upon tho Avaters—some insight into those mysteries which it has been our custom , from time immemorial , to keep secret from tho uninitiated or outer world . After a hope that the G . A . O . T . U . Avould bless what ho was about to say , he assured tho latter section of his hearers that , however AVC might choose to encircle our teachings Avith a

cloud of mystery , that cloud had a silver lining ; for our obligations contained nothing inconsistent with civil , moral , or religious duties . They might be assured of one thing—our Society was founded on the purest principles of piety and virtue , and was replete Avith valuable privileges . The true Mason would fear God for ever . At his first entry into our body , the aspirant is asked Avhether , in danger and in difficulty ,

he puts his trust in God ? ancl ho binds himself to succour a brother in infirmity , and to relieve his wants •—to love his neighbour . But his neighbour did not cease to be his neighbour if ho was beyond the circle of the brotherhood . Our obligations embrace all . It was our duty to pour the oil of consolation upon the stricken conscience , to bind up the wounds of sin , to care for the afflicted . He ( the preacher ) folt sure

that his Masonic brethren would go with him . He Avould now say a few words to them , —as Masons . Here he experienced a difficulty ; when he looked upon the many eminent members of the Craft , who that day had left their homes to gather round their leaders iu that important Province , he felt how little ho had to offer for their instruction , and how much , Masonically , he needed to learn of

them . As they , therefore , knew so well the duties to Avhich they had bound themselves , he would only endeavour to refresh their memory with a few remarks upon tho teachings , the principles , ancl the moral symbols which they possessed ; and might the many excellent things Avhich they had already learned be manifested in their allegorical lights—might they be blazoned forth to

dignify and adorn tho science . Would they , by example , teach morality , —do it by referring to the Master ' s jewel . Would they inculcate equality , —take the Senior Warden ' s for thoir emblem . For integrity , —let the Junior Warden ' s jewel be their symbol . Each told a Masonic lesson . Let them carry their thoughts back to that all glorious time Avhen their great prototype , King Solomon , stood before the

ark of God , and let it teach them how the light of God's countenance would shine on the dark places of the earth . Although the beautiful temple then built for His praiso had long sinco crumbled into dust , yet the same God Avas still with them to answer their call when they called aright . Although He did not show Himself , yet He was still as present Avith them as when the Shochiuah of old spoke to the

Israelites out of the cloudy pillar from the mercy seat . In all their dealings Jet the square emblematically guide them to bo upright , just and trnc ; let the jewel leal them to rejoice in a brother Mason ' s good fortune ; and if ever angry thoughts arose within their bosoms , let the compasses symbolically teach them to keep their passions Avithin duo bounds . Those wero some of tho symbols of their Order , ami by acting upon them they would not only be at peace within , but

they would show to the outer world the true spirit that animated a Mason ' s heart . He urged them to practise thoso virtues both iu their inner wall : afc homo ancl in their outer pilgrimage among the children of mon , so that they might know them by their fruits , just

as tuoy ( , freemasons ; know each other by secret signs and tokens . They all knew that their system was founded on Brotherly Love , Relief and Truth—or , Charity . This was what he wished to impress upon $ }* . § mincla & ud hearts of his Hon . Maiymg hearers

Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

for ho knew that there existed iu the outer Avorld conflicing opinions as regarded tho great principles of tho Order . People diet not really take in the true meaning of tho word charity . Considered in the light of almsgiving wo call it relief , as in tho asylums for onr Boys ancl Girls and Aged Brethren in poverty . But that was not all , Thero were other virtues connected with our teachine *—virtues which

an inspired writer brought before them so beautifully in 1 Cor . xiii . Faith aud hope—in faith that would not end in sight , a hope that would end in enjoyment , and a charity that was greater than either , Our reverend brother dwelt on tlio virtue of charity ; ho Avould put thoir charity to tho test that day . It was tho custom at tlio annual meetings of tho Provincial Grand Lodge to testify thoir gratitude

for past mercies ; and for that purpose a collection Avas made for any local charity that tho Yicar might select , as a small thankoffering for his kindness in allowing them to Avorship iu that sacred aud beautiful building . Tho charity to Avhich tho Vicar that day proposed to devoto their contributions was the National School of tho parish . After a few words on tho utility of tho school , tho preacher concluded

by asking his hearers to so live that when life ' s frail flower lay broken they might hear the groat God Himself saying to thom , " Well done , thou good ancl faithful servant . " Before leaving the church a collection Avas made , aud we may as well state hero that tho amount realised Avas £ 7 lis lOkl , which , with tho £ 5 5 s voted by Prov . Graud Lodgo , makes a total of £ 12 ID ' lOid to bo handed over to the

Dorking National Schools as the result of the gathering ot Prov . Grand Lodge for 1878 . Tho banquet was thou served at the Public Hall ; it seemed to give every satisfaction ; in fact , tho arrangements of tho clay wero most ably carried out by tho entertaining Lodge . On the removal of tho cloth , Bro . General BroAvnrigg , Avho presided , rose : Ho regretted that iu consequence of

tho delay of the trams in tho early part of the day their arrangements had been put somewhat out of gear . Ho had another en . gagement for that evening , and found ho could only spare an hour to bo with them . Under these circumstances he would push for . ward with tho toasts . Ho thou proposed tho health of Her Most Gracious . Majesty the Queen , and with , it coupled tho Craft . After

tho National Anthem , the chairman gave the M . W . tho Graud Master . Not only has the Princo of Wales taken a most active part in tho doings of the Order , but his two brothers—the Dnke of Connaught and Prince Leopold—hold responsible positions . He had been associated with tho Duke of Connaught , and as an old Mason it charmed his heart to notice the interest the Duke took in

Masonic allairs . Freemasonry Avas so Avell grounded m the hearts of Englishmen that it did not absolutely need the attachment of members of the Royal Family , still he should be sorry to see the connection severed . With the toasfc ho would combine the health of the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , ancl the rest of the Grand Officers , ancl associate Avith it the name of Rev . Bro . Arnold , Grand

Chaplain . Bro . Arnold felt proud in having his name associated with the toast of tho Grand Officers . Time , however , prevented him saying much , and ho would , therefore , content himself by thanking tho brethren for tho way they had received the toast . Before sitting down ho would propose the health of their Provincial Grand Master , General Brownrigg , who was always ready to attend

any meeting where ho could advance the interests of Freemasonry . In a letter he had sent him , General Brownrigg had remarked thafc if he wero to die they might inscribe on his tombstone , " Killed by Freemasonry . " However , he trusted tho Freemasons of Surrey would never work their Prov . Master to this extent . General Brownrigg immediately rose ; he regretted exceedingly timo Avould

not permit his staying longer . He felt flattered by the many kind things that had been said of him . He had received ample support iu the conduct of his duties , from all parts of tho Province , and it Avas eminently gratifying to him to know that during his Mastership tho Lodges had nearly doubled . He regretted the meeting of the Lodge Frederick of Unity fell on the same day ,

at the same time it was gratifying to see so many of tho members of that Lodge present in the early part of the proceedings . For the future he thought it desirable they should fix a date for their Prov . Grand Lodge meeting , and he suggested the second Tuesday in July , and then the several Lodges could arrange so thafc their meetings might not clash . He again thanked them for tho Avay in

which they had received the toast . Tho gallant General then said he found he had yet three minutes loft that ho could pass with them , and ho could not better expend tho time than by proposing tho health of the Deputy Grand Master ; this he accordingly did , in most kind ancl eulogistic terms . Ho then handed to Rev . Bro . Arnold the gavel , and took his departure , amid the cheers of tho brethren .

After the dnet — A Famous Victory — admirably rendered by Bros . Chaplin Henry and Montem Smith , Bro . Arnold rose : He remarked that before the Prov . Grand Master left he had proposed a toast . Ifc was now his ( tho speaker ' s ) duty ancl privilege to respond . Iu tho absence of Gen . Brownri gg he had to conduct the proceedings . Ho assured the brethren that to him it had boon a

great pleasure to visit tho Lod ges in the Province . He had been able , on the whole , to report tho Province of Surrey to bo in good working order , On every side a desire was evinced to carry out the wishes of the Prov . G . M as regards tho duties of Freemasonry . As Deputy Grand Master his ambition Avas to report all the Lodges thoroughly efficient , aud he was sure tho brethren would adopt any

suggestion he might make to thom . Aud now with respect to tho Charities ; he thought it very desirable that a union should bo made with one of tho adjoining Provinces—say Middlesex or Essex—for the purpose of organising their voting powers . Tho remaining toasts comprised The Visitors , replied to by Bro . Binokes ; the Prov . Graud Treasurer and G . Secretary , to which Bros . Price and Greetrwood

replied ; the W . M ., Wardens and Brethren of the Dorking Lodge , No . 1149 , replied to by Bro . Spence ; the Press , by Bro . Morgan , & c ., & c . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Chaplin Henry , who Avas assisted by Bro . Mouteui Smith , and we need scarcely add , from the well known ability of these brethren , that they gave every saUsf * iotion .

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Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

Province since last they met . Tho reports ho makes touching those Lodges aro necessarily of a confidential character , but on the whole they were favourable , and ho could not but bo pleased with tho result . The speaker then urged on Masters of Lodges tho necessity of making themselves competent to adequately fulfil tlio important duties devolving upon them , and urged that there could be no excuse ,

as but littlo labour Avas required to enable them to master the details . Ho did not wish it to bo thought ho Avantcd to interfere with tho right of selection of tho members of Lodges , but he hold it of the highest importance that not only the Worshipful Master , but the Officers of tho several Lodges should be able to do tho work efficiently . Ho made it a point never to announce his visits , and in

this ho was followed by his Deputy . They both preferred dropping in at the several Lodges when opportunity offered . He would , in concluding his remarks , repeat what he had already said , that he Avas much pleased with tho state of Freemasonry iu his Province . In the course of tho day ' s proceedings a discussion arose as to what course should bo adopted in reference to tho appointment of Stewards .

Tho Prov . G . Master observed that ho did not wish to make it a hard and fast rule , but his sympathies were in favour of presenting tho collars of office to those brethren only who had served tho office of Steward for tho Province . Bro . C . Greenwood was in favour of the Stewards being selected from tho senior Lodges of the Province , but in this it Avas anticipated thero would bo a difficulty ; moreover , this

Avould be scarcely fair , as those Lodges would monopoliso the right to nominate brethren for the post . Eventually it seemed to be recognised that the appointment should be conferred , first , npon those Masters of Lodges who wero desirous to hold the office , and thou tho Senior Officers might prefer their claims . Several letters—apologising for the inability of the Avriters to attend—wero then read , amongst them being communications from Col . Burdett , Capt . Philips ,

ivc . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren repaired to the Parish Church of Dorking , which had kindly been placed at their disposal by the Yicar , the Rev . P . Ralph Atkinson , who conducted tlie service . The sermon was preached by tho V . W . Bro . tho Rev . Ambrose Hall , M . W . Prov . Graud Chaplain , who took for his text Jer . xxxii . 31 ) , — "Ancl I Avill give them one heart , and one Avay , that they may fear Me for ever , for the good of them , and of their children after them . " Our esteemed and Rev . Brother

commenced his remarks by alluding to tho occasion that called forth these words from the prophet , and a consideration of their application to the gathering of the day . He saw before him a mixed congregation , some drawn thither by the singularity of the occasion of a body of Freemasons being assembled in their church , and some perhaps from feelings of curiosity , Avho thought they might gather from

the crumbs that fell—or rather that wero cast like bread upon tho Avaters—some insight into those mysteries which it has been our custom , from time immemorial , to keep secret from tho uninitiated or outer world . After a hope that the G . A . O . T . U . Avould bless what ho was about to say , he assured tho latter section of his hearers that , however AVC might choose to encircle our teachings Avith a

cloud of mystery , that cloud had a silver lining ; for our obligations contained nothing inconsistent with civil , moral , or religious duties . They might be assured of one thing—our Society was founded on the purest principles of piety and virtue , and was replete Avith valuable privileges . The true Mason would fear God for ever . At his first entry into our body , the aspirant is asked Avhether , in danger and in difficulty ,

he puts his trust in God ? ancl ho binds himself to succour a brother in infirmity , and to relieve his wants •—to love his neighbour . But his neighbour did not cease to be his neighbour if ho was beyond the circle of the brotherhood . Our obligations embrace all . It was our duty to pour the oil of consolation upon the stricken conscience , to bind up the wounds of sin , to care for the afflicted . He ( the preacher ) folt sure

that his Masonic brethren would go with him . He Avould now say a few words to them , —as Masons . Here he experienced a difficulty ; when he looked upon the many eminent members of the Craft , who that day had left their homes to gather round their leaders iu that important Province , he felt how little ho had to offer for their instruction , and how much , Masonically , he needed to learn of

them . As they , therefore , knew so well the duties to Avhich they had bound themselves , he would only endeavour to refresh their memory with a few remarks upon tho teachings , the principles , ancl the moral symbols which they possessed ; and might the many excellent things Avhich they had already learned be manifested in their allegorical lights—might they be blazoned forth to

dignify and adorn tho science . Would they , by example , teach morality , —do it by referring to the Master ' s jewel . Would they inculcate equality , —take the Senior Warden ' s for thoir emblem . For integrity , —let the Junior Warden ' s jewel be their symbol . Each told a Masonic lesson . Let them carry their thoughts back to that all glorious time Avhen their great prototype , King Solomon , stood before the

ark of God , and let it teach them how the light of God's countenance would shine on the dark places of the earth . Although the beautiful temple then built for His praiso had long sinco crumbled into dust , yet the same God Avas still with them to answer their call when they called aright . Although He did not show Himself , yet He was still as present Avith them as when the Shochiuah of old spoke to the

Israelites out of the cloudy pillar from the mercy seat . In all their dealings Jet the square emblematically guide them to bo upright , just and trnc ; let the jewel leal them to rejoice in a brother Mason ' s good fortune ; and if ever angry thoughts arose within their bosoms , let the compasses symbolically teach them to keep their passions Avithin duo bounds . Those wero some of tho symbols of their Order , ami by acting upon them they would not only be at peace within , but

they would show to the outer world the true spirit that animated a Mason ' s heart . He urged them to practise thoso virtues both iu their inner wall : afc homo ancl in their outer pilgrimage among the children of mon , so that they might know them by their fruits , just

as tuoy ( , freemasons ; know each other by secret signs and tokens . They all knew that their system was founded on Brotherly Love , Relief and Truth—or , Charity . This was what he wished to impress upon $ }* . § mincla & ud hearts of his Hon . Maiymg hearers

Grand Lodge Of Surrey.

for ho knew that there existed iu the outer Avorld conflicing opinions as regarded tho great principles of tho Order . People diet not really take in the true meaning of tho word charity . Considered in the light of almsgiving wo call it relief , as in tho asylums for onr Boys ancl Girls and Aged Brethren in poverty . But that was not all , Thero were other virtues connected with our teachine *—virtues which

an inspired writer brought before them so beautifully in 1 Cor . xiii . Faith aud hope—in faith that would not end in sight , a hope that would end in enjoyment , and a charity that was greater than either , Our reverend brother dwelt on tlio virtue of charity ; ho Avould put thoir charity to tho test that day . It was tho custom at tlio annual meetings of tho Provincial Grand Lodge to testify thoir gratitude

for past mercies ; and for that purpose a collection Avas made for any local charity that tho Yicar might select , as a small thankoffering for his kindness in allowing them to Avorship iu that sacred aud beautiful building . Tho charity to Avhich tho Vicar that day proposed to devoto their contributions was the National School of tho parish . After a few words on tho utility of tho school , tho preacher concluded

by asking his hearers to so live that when life ' s frail flower lay broken they might hear the groat God Himself saying to thom , " Well done , thou good ancl faithful servant . " Before leaving the church a collection Avas made , aud we may as well state hero that tho amount realised Avas £ 7 lis lOkl , which , with tho £ 5 5 s voted by Prov . Graud Lodgo , makes a total of £ 12 ID ' lOid to bo handed over to the

Dorking National Schools as the result of the gathering ot Prov . Grand Lodge for 1878 . Tho banquet was thou served at the Public Hall ; it seemed to give every satisfaction ; in fact , tho arrangements of tho clay wero most ably carried out by tho entertaining Lodge . On the removal of tho cloth , Bro . General BroAvnrigg , Avho presided , rose : Ho regretted that iu consequence of

tho delay of the trams in tho early part of the day their arrangements had been put somewhat out of gear . Ho had another en . gagement for that evening , and found ho could only spare an hour to bo with them . Under these circumstances he would push for . ward with tho toasts . Ho thou proposed tho health of Her Most Gracious . Majesty the Queen , and with , it coupled tho Craft . After

tho National Anthem , the chairman gave the M . W . tho Graud Master . Not only has the Princo of Wales taken a most active part in tho doings of the Order , but his two brothers—the Dnke of Connaught and Prince Leopold—hold responsible positions . He had been associated with tho Duke of Connaught , and as an old Mason it charmed his heart to notice the interest the Duke took in

Masonic allairs . Freemasonry Avas so Avell grounded m the hearts of Englishmen that it did not absolutely need the attachment of members of the Royal Family , still he should be sorry to see the connection severed . With the toasfc ho would combine the health of the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , ancl the rest of the Grand Officers , ancl associate Avith it the name of Rev . Bro . Arnold , Grand

Chaplain . Bro . Arnold felt proud in having his name associated with the toast of tho Grand Officers . Time , however , prevented him saying much , and ho would , therefore , content himself by thanking tho brethren for tho way they had received the toast . Before sitting down ho would propose the health of their Provincial Grand Master , General Brownrigg , who was always ready to attend

any meeting where ho could advance the interests of Freemasonry . In a letter he had sent him , General Brownrigg had remarked thafc if he wero to die they might inscribe on his tombstone , " Killed by Freemasonry . " However , he trusted tho Freemasons of Surrey would never work their Prov . Master to this extent . General Brownrigg immediately rose ; he regretted exceedingly timo Avould

not permit his staying longer . He felt flattered by the many kind things that had been said of him . He had received ample support iu the conduct of his duties , from all parts of tho Province , and it Avas eminently gratifying to him to know that during his Mastership tho Lodges had nearly doubled . He regretted the meeting of the Lodge Frederick of Unity fell on the same day ,

at the same time it was gratifying to see so many of tho members of that Lodge present in the early part of the proceedings . For the future he thought it desirable they should fix a date for their Prov . Grand Lodge meeting , and he suggested the second Tuesday in July , and then the several Lodges could arrange so thafc their meetings might not clash . He again thanked them for tho Avay in

which they had received the toast . Tho gallant General then said he found he had yet three minutes loft that ho could pass with them , and ho could not better expend tho time than by proposing tho health of the Deputy Grand Master ; this he accordingly did , in most kind ancl eulogistic terms . Ho then handed to Rev . Bro . Arnold the gavel , and took his departure , amid the cheers of tho brethren .

After the dnet — A Famous Victory — admirably rendered by Bros . Chaplin Henry and Montem Smith , Bro . Arnold rose : He remarked that before the Prov . Grand Master left he had proposed a toast . Ifc was now his ( tho speaker ' s ) duty ancl privilege to respond . Iu tho absence of Gen . Brownri gg he had to conduct the proceedings . Ho assured the brethren that to him it had boon a

great pleasure to visit tho Lod ges in the Province . He had been able , on the whole , to report tho Province of Surrey to bo in good working order , On every side a desire was evinced to carry out the wishes of the Prov . G . M as regards tho duties of Freemasonry . As Deputy Grand Master his ambition Avas to report all the Lodges thoroughly efficient , aud he was sure tho brethren would adopt any

suggestion he might make to thom . Aud now with respect to tho Charities ; he thought it very desirable that a union should bo made with one of tho adjoining Provinces—say Middlesex or Essex—for the purpose of organising their voting powers . Tho remaining toasts comprised The Visitors , replied to by Bro . Binokes ; the Prov . Graud Treasurer and G . Secretary , to which Bros . Price and Greetrwood

replied ; the W . M ., Wardens and Brethren of the Dorking Lodge , No . 1149 , replied to by Bro . Spence ; the Press , by Bro . Morgan , & c ., & c . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Chaplin Henry , who Avas assisted by Bro . Mouteui Smith , and we need scarcely add , from the well known ability of these brethren , that they gave every saUsf * iotion .

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