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Provincial.
and the Lodge closed , the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in form by Brother Thomas Moore , P . G . D ., who installed Lord Monson as Provincial Grand Master for the province of Surrey , under patent from his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , the M . AV . Grand Master . " His Lordship appointed Br . Martin , AV . M . of the Surrey Lodcre , Reigate , as Prov . S . G . AV .
" Jas . Andrew , P . M . of the Grove Lodge , Ewell , " J . G . AV . " AVynter , A . 31 . . . . . Surrey Lodge . " Gr . Chapl . " Budgeon , P . M Ditto . . " Gr . Treas . " Hart Ditto . . " Gr . Sec . " Guildford Lodge " S . G . D . " Pollen , A . 31 Surrey Lodge . « J . G . D . " J . D . Kincaid Grove Lodge . " G . S . B . " — Mudie Surrey Lodge . " G . Orgfc .
The Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , with solemn prayer . THE BANQUET . —Lord Monson presided with the Earl ofMexborough on his right hand ; about thirty Brethren sat down , including Brothers Atkins , Fitzwilliam , and Jolly . The usual Masonic toasts and sentiments were given . His Lordship adverted to the serious illness of the King , in a most feeling address , praying the Great Dispenser of All Good might accept
their heartfelt wishes for his better health . Afterwards , in alluding to II . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , he expressed his sincere gratitude for the appointment as Prov . G . M ., whereby he should be enabled to prove that his profession as a Mason would be put to the test b y his future practice ; this , at least , was expected , and it became both him and the Brethren of the Province to do all in their power to promote the wishes of their illustrious Grand Master .
" The Pro-Grand-Master" was received with warm regard . In proposing the health of the Deputy Grand-Master of England , his lordship stated that he should accompany it with a very short speech , as the best compliment to the noble Brother , who did not like a long one . Lord Mexborough , the Prov . G . M . for the AVest Riding of Yorkshire , was next offered to the company , most warmly cheered , and suitably acknowledged .
The health of Lord Monson , the Prov . G . M . was received with acclamations , after which "the A'isitors , the Lodges of the Province , and musical Brethren , " were severally given . The evening passed away most socially . The cheerfulness of the party was mainly supported by Lord Mexborough , who delighted them as much b y his convivial manners as by some excellent comic songs . About ten , the noble Brethren retired , and Brother Martin was called to the Chair , which he filled till midnight , to the
perfect satisfaction of those who remained . [ Our Reporter will excuse the omission of some parts of his report . AA e , however , agree with him , that , where it is possible , the installation of Provincial Grand Masters should be performed by Brethren of equal Masonic rank ; but this etiquette may be dispensed with when necessity compels the assistance of a substitute . ] NORTHAMPTON .- —AVe have much pleasure in stating the great prosperity and increase the Pomfret Lodge , 463 , has met with lately . AVe
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Provincial.
and the Lodge closed , the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in form by Brother Thomas Moore , P . G . D ., who installed Lord Monson as Provincial Grand Master for the province of Surrey , under patent from his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , the M . AV . Grand Master . " His Lordship appointed Br . Martin , AV . M . of the Surrey Lodcre , Reigate , as Prov . S . G . AV .
" Jas . Andrew , P . M . of the Grove Lodge , Ewell , " J . G . AV . " AVynter , A . 31 . . . . . Surrey Lodge . " Gr . Chapl . " Budgeon , P . M Ditto . . " Gr . Treas . " Hart Ditto . . " Gr . Sec . " Guildford Lodge " S . G . D . " Pollen , A . 31 Surrey Lodge . « J . G . D . " J . D . Kincaid Grove Lodge . " G . S . B . " — Mudie Surrey Lodge . " G . Orgfc .
The Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , with solemn prayer . THE BANQUET . —Lord Monson presided with the Earl ofMexborough on his right hand ; about thirty Brethren sat down , including Brothers Atkins , Fitzwilliam , and Jolly . The usual Masonic toasts and sentiments were given . His Lordship adverted to the serious illness of the King , in a most feeling address , praying the Great Dispenser of All Good might accept
their heartfelt wishes for his better health . Afterwards , in alluding to II . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , he expressed his sincere gratitude for the appointment as Prov . G . M ., whereby he should be enabled to prove that his profession as a Mason would be put to the test b y his future practice ; this , at least , was expected , and it became both him and the Brethren of the Province to do all in their power to promote the wishes of their illustrious Grand Master .
" The Pro-Grand-Master" was received with warm regard . In proposing the health of the Deputy Grand-Master of England , his lordship stated that he should accompany it with a very short speech , as the best compliment to the noble Brother , who did not like a long one . Lord Mexborough , the Prov . G . M . for the AVest Riding of Yorkshire , was next offered to the company , most warmly cheered , and suitably acknowledged .
The health of Lord Monson , the Prov . G . M . was received with acclamations , after which "the A'isitors , the Lodges of the Province , and musical Brethren , " were severally given . The evening passed away most socially . The cheerfulness of the party was mainly supported by Lord Mexborough , who delighted them as much b y his convivial manners as by some excellent comic songs . About ten , the noble Brethren retired , and Brother Martin was called to the Chair , which he filled till midnight , to the
perfect satisfaction of those who remained . [ Our Reporter will excuse the omission of some parts of his report . AA e , however , agree with him , that , where it is possible , the installation of Provincial Grand Masters should be performed by Brethren of equal Masonic rank ; but this etiquette may be dispensed with when necessity compels the assistance of a substitute . ] NORTHAMPTON .- —AVe have much pleasure in stating the great prosperity and increase the Pomfret Lodge , 463 , has met with lately . AVe