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fair that those who refuse to share in bearing the heat and butdcnof thickly , as it were , in supporting the Craft and its various charities , though resident in the province and contiguous to its different private Lodges , should not be permitted to partake of its grand gala and festivities . The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge being terminated , the Brethren adjourned to the Star and Garter Hotel , where mine host Bro . Paul Law had prepared the banquet . Three spacious rooms being thrown
into one , by a removal of the partitions , made an admirable banqueting chamber ; and , thanks to the judicious arrangements , of the stewards of St . Peter ' s Lodge , Bros . Tottey , Ironmonger , Meyrick , and llicklin , there was no confusion , but every officer and Brother was comfortably seated according to his Masonic rank . After the removal of the cloth , Noil nobis- Domine was beautifully chanted by Bros . Howard , sen . ancl jun ., professors of music , from Kidderminster , who in the most fraternal spirit
had volunteered their services , assisted by Bro . Ironmonger , and other vocal Brethren , who kindly helped to enliven the banquet with the joyous glee and cheerful song . About seventy Brethren sat down to dinner , which was considered a goodly number , there being on the same clay two other meetings at opposite ends of the county . The Hon . CHAIRMAN , in proposing her Majesty ' s health , remarked that loyalty was a distinguishing characteristic of the fraternityand that
, the illustrious lady who now occupied the throne drew the homage of Masons to her crown and person by peculiar ties of attachment ancl reverence , being the descendant of royal Brothers . ( The toast was received with enthusiastic cheers ) . The other loyal toasts followed , and were each warmly greeted .
In proposing the health of the Grand Master of England , the gallant CHAIRMAN observed that , since their last meeting , the election of that eminent chief had taken place , and he never knew an election where the feeling of approbation was so unanimous or the choice more approved . It was impossible to replace , out of the entire kingdom , an illustrious individual to fill that most important post so fit as their late lamented G . M . the Duke of Sussex , by every qualification of princely birth , royal
blood , great courtesy of maimer , and high literary and scientific attainments ; hut if one distinguished nobleman was more suited than another by his personal intimacy with the eminent Masonic qualifications of the late illustrious G . M ., it was the Earl of Zetland , upon whom the mantle of the duke ' s Masonic abilities had descended . ( This toast was drank with M & sonie honours . ) In rising to propose tho health of the Provincial Grand Masterthe
, GRAND CHAPLAIN spoke as follows : —Brethren , upon this the first occasion of our meeting since the memorable installation of our R . W . I'rovincial Grand Master last year at Stafford , I have charged myself with the very pleasing duty of proposing his very good health in an overflowing bumper . If there were any difficulty in submitting this toast to your fraternal reception , it would very soon be removed by the cordial and enthusiastic warmth with which I am quite sure you will one and
all respond to it I apprehend the onl y difficulty that can arise will be the very imperfect manner in which I necessarily must present it to your notice . To our honourable and gallant chief , Masonry in this province is indebted for an impetus , which I trust to-day ' s proceedings may tend lo preserve and perpetuate amongst us . None of us who enjoyed the privilege of being present at the installation of our R . W . Brother , can forget the finished craftsmanship with which he entered upon the labours
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Provincial.
fair that those who refuse to share in bearing the heat and butdcnof thickly , as it were , in supporting the Craft and its various charities , though resident in the province and contiguous to its different private Lodges , should not be permitted to partake of its grand gala and festivities . The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge being terminated , the Brethren adjourned to the Star and Garter Hotel , where mine host Bro . Paul Law had prepared the banquet . Three spacious rooms being thrown
into one , by a removal of the partitions , made an admirable banqueting chamber ; and , thanks to the judicious arrangements , of the stewards of St . Peter ' s Lodge , Bros . Tottey , Ironmonger , Meyrick , and llicklin , there was no confusion , but every officer and Brother was comfortably seated according to his Masonic rank . After the removal of the cloth , Noil nobis- Domine was beautifully chanted by Bros . Howard , sen . ancl jun ., professors of music , from Kidderminster , who in the most fraternal spirit
had volunteered their services , assisted by Bro . Ironmonger , and other vocal Brethren , who kindly helped to enliven the banquet with the joyous glee and cheerful song . About seventy Brethren sat down to dinner , which was considered a goodly number , there being on the same clay two other meetings at opposite ends of the county . The Hon . CHAIRMAN , in proposing her Majesty ' s health , remarked that loyalty was a distinguishing characteristic of the fraternityand that
, the illustrious lady who now occupied the throne drew the homage of Masons to her crown and person by peculiar ties of attachment ancl reverence , being the descendant of royal Brothers . ( The toast was received with enthusiastic cheers ) . The other loyal toasts followed , and were each warmly greeted .
In proposing the health of the Grand Master of England , the gallant CHAIRMAN observed that , since their last meeting , the election of that eminent chief had taken place , and he never knew an election where the feeling of approbation was so unanimous or the choice more approved . It was impossible to replace , out of the entire kingdom , an illustrious individual to fill that most important post so fit as their late lamented G . M . the Duke of Sussex , by every qualification of princely birth , royal
blood , great courtesy of maimer , and high literary and scientific attainments ; hut if one distinguished nobleman was more suited than another by his personal intimacy with the eminent Masonic qualifications of the late illustrious G . M ., it was the Earl of Zetland , upon whom the mantle of the duke ' s Masonic abilities had descended . ( This toast was drank with M & sonie honours . ) In rising to propose tho health of the Provincial Grand Masterthe
, GRAND CHAPLAIN spoke as follows : —Brethren , upon this the first occasion of our meeting since the memorable installation of our R . W . I'rovincial Grand Master last year at Stafford , I have charged myself with the very pleasing duty of proposing his very good health in an overflowing bumper . If there were any difficulty in submitting this toast to your fraternal reception , it would very soon be removed by the cordial and enthusiastic warmth with which I am quite sure you will one and
all respond to it I apprehend the onl y difficulty that can arise will be the very imperfect manner in which I necessarily must present it to your notice . To our honourable and gallant chief , Masonry in this province is indebted for an impetus , which I trust to-day ' s proceedings may tend lo preserve and perpetuate amongst us . None of us who enjoyed the privilege of being present at the installation of our R . W . Brother , can forget the finished craftsmanship with which he entered upon the labours