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have shown an unswerving confidence in Masonic loyalty , and the fact that we have a Royal chief endeared by his devotion to the cause reminds us that loyalty must be one of our binding principles , whether in public , private , or Masonic life . May the exhortation of the

apostle find a ready response in our hearts , and in whatever light we take it , let us , as true Masons , whose aim and object in life it is to perfect ourselves and our

Brethren for that temple not made with hands , strive with all our might with the Divine aid to follow out the apostle ' s precepts to " Love the brotherhood , fear God , and honour the king . "

In the evening a banquet was held at the Masonic Rooms . Lord Suffield occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Hamon Le Strange , Sir Francis

Boileau , Sir Kenneth Kemp , Austen Le Strange , Rev . A . W . Callis , Rev . H . T . Griffith , Rev . T . Stone , Rev . Shirley , W . P . Eversley , H . G . Barwell , E . Orams , Col . Sturgeon , T . C . R . King , J . Bridgman , Dr . Offord , J . L . N . Barnard , and a numerous company . Sir Francis Boileau submitted the health of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , the Deputy G . M .

the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge of England present and past . He said these , the highest Officers of the Order , were all chosen

with the greatest judgment , and , as they had so often proved , could be relied on for the efficient performance of any duties imposed upon them . In connection with the toast the name of Brother Hamon Le Strange was

mentioned . In response , the D . P . G . M . remarked that so long as

such men were at the head of Masonic affairs prosperity was assured for the Order . Proceeding to ask the Brethren to drink the health of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Le Strange expressed the profound pleasure it afforded everyone to see Lord

Suffield among them . Two years since his absence , through a serious illness , caused widespread sorrow in the district ; now all were more than happy at his restoration to health , and had every cause to be thankful they had such a splendid Master at their head .

The toast having been drunk with the greatest heartiness and with a vigorous and well-timed " charge , " Lord Suffield tendered his thanks for the cordial greeting given him . It was a source of pleasure to him to find the Grand Lodge of Norfolk in so flourishing a condition .

The work done duriug the day had been useful and enjoyable , and he hoped similar success would attend the meeting next year at Lynn . The remaining toasts were the D . P . G . M . Brother Hamon Le Strange and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge present and mst . the replicants for the

present Officers being Brothers E . T . B . Wightman Prov . S . G . W . and G . W . G . Barnard Prov . G . Secretary ; the Masonic Charities , which found respondents in Bros . H . G . Barwell and Captain Fred Mills , and the Tyler ' s Toast .

Bros . Holden , Brookes , Thouless and Brockbank , with Brother A . S . Wilde P . G . Org ., at the piano , contributed some admirable musical items . Words of sincere commendation are due to Bro . T . H . Fiddy , who directed the ceremonies , and to Bro .

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Buckinghamshire.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE .

THE Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Public Hall , Slough , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., when a large number of Brethren from various parts of the county assembled .

lhe Lodge was opened at two o clock by Lord Carrington Prov . G . M ., assisted by the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg and other present and past Provincial Grand Officers .

The Brethren included Lord Addington and other distinguished members of the Craft , and after the formal business and ceremonial proceedings , upwards of fifty sat down to a banquet at the Royal Hotel .

The Prov . G . M . presided , and in responding to the toast of his health said it was his intention to place his resignation in the hands of the Grand Master , he having ruled the Province for three years .

Church Services.

CHURCH SERVICES .

ON the 22 nd inst . a procession and service on a larger scale than hitherto was held at Preston in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic charities . Over 300 Brethren assembled at the Public Hall , and , headed by the band of the Preston Rifle Volunteers , marched

through the main thoroughf are , which was crowded with people , the weather being very fine , to St . James ' s Church , where service was held . The Rev . T . Barton Spencer preached . A liberal collection having been taken for the West Lancashire Masonic Charities , the

procession was re-formed to the Public Hall , where Bro . Spencer briefly expressed his thanks to the Brethren for the numerical and financial response to the appeal of the Committee .

o o o IT is announced that Archdeacon Sinclair , one of the Grand Chaplains of the year , has arranged to hold ,

in the course of the autumn , a great Masonic service in St . Paul ' s Cathedral , at which the Girls and Boys in the Masonic Schools and the old people on the funds of the Benevolent Institution will take part .

o o o THE Aunual service of the Castle Lodge , No . 1436 was held on Sunday afternoon , 17 th ult ., at Sand

gate . The Brethren , about fifty in number , including several visitors , assembled at their Hall , at half past two , and afterwards proceeded to St . Paul's Church .

The service was purely Masonic , and conducted by Bro . the Rev . H . Russell Wakefield P . M . Chaplain to the Lodge . The Rev . gentleman gave an eloquent address .

It is announced as probable that a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire will be held at Sheffield in October next , under the banner of the Wentworth Lodge , No . 1239 .

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