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Provincial.
Chair % vith that agreeable adroitness , urbanity , and cordiality of manner , which peculiarly belong to this excellent man and Mason ; the Vice-Chair was ably filled by the newly-appointed G . S . W ., Bro . Dinham ; nearly sixty sat down to the tables . We regret our want of space to report the eloquent addresses which followed the removal of the cloth , especially those of the R . W . G . M . for Dorset , Bro . Tucker , the Rev . Bro . Bythesea , and Bro . Eales White , who , all , received most flattering
assurances of high Masonic estimation , and fraternal regard . Bro . Harris has laid the Brethren under infinite obligation by his admirable illustrations , & c , a la " John Parry , " with the aid of a grand-piano ; nor are the Brethren less grateful for some charming glees , sung by Bros . Haseler , Eales AVhite , Burridge , Butler , Kingsbury , and Harris , with the judicious and excellent " accompanying " of Bro . Ball . The Brethren separated at an early hour , after voting that it had proved ( with the exception of the absence of the 11 . AV . P . G . Master from the Banquet , and its cause , ) one of the happiest Masonic gatherings which had ever been held .
SOUTH WALES . —Eastern Division . —On the 17 th October last , a Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Cardiff under the able superintendence of the R . VV . the P . G . M ., E . J . Hutchins , M . P . In consequence of the facility offered by the South Wales Railway , an unusually large number of Brethren met together—so many indeed , as quite to fill the very large Lodge-room . The P . G . Lodge was opened in due form , at 12 o ' clock , immediately after which the Brethren walked in procession
to the parish church—the use of which was most politely granted by the Rev . T . Stacey ( the Rector)—who was also kind enough to read the prayers on the occasion . The sermon was preached by the Rev . D . Jeffreys , the P . G . Chaplain , curate of Neath , and was admirably adapted to ensure the attention of the Brethren . The principal point urged by the reverend preacher was the absolute necessity that Freemasons should not be content with professing the principles of their Order , but should
carry them out into active practice , by which they would not only promote their own well-being and that of their fellow-creatures , but ensure for the Fraternity that respect from those who are not enrolled in it , which its principles so eminently deserve . At the conclusion of divine service , the procession returned to the Lodge , when the usual business was transacted . Bro . G . E . Aubrey , P . G . Treasurer , and Bro . J . L . White , were unanimously re-elected and
re-appointed to their respective offices , after having received the thanks of the Lodge ( which were carried by acclamation ) , for their past services . A heartfelt tribute of respect was also paid , with loud and long-continued applause , to the R . W ., the P . G . M ., who , I am sure , must be gratified to know that he enjoys the sincere esteem of every Bro . of the province , who has attended the meetings at which he has presided over them . His zeal for the cause of Masonry—his courteous and gentlemanl y behaviour and the fact that he has held and attended
— a P , G . Lodge every year of his appointment , have given a great impulse to the cause in this province , and these annual meetings are therefore anticipated with great pleasure . Much disappointment was felt that some of the principal officers of the P . G . Lodge did not attend to support the P . G . M . In fact , though nominated nearly three years ago they have never attended to be installed , although , when appointed , they promised to fulfil the duties imposed upon them . It is hoped that the P . G . M . will now replace them by
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Provincial.
Chair % vith that agreeable adroitness , urbanity , and cordiality of manner , which peculiarly belong to this excellent man and Mason ; the Vice-Chair was ably filled by the newly-appointed G . S . W ., Bro . Dinham ; nearly sixty sat down to the tables . We regret our want of space to report the eloquent addresses which followed the removal of the cloth , especially those of the R . W . G . M . for Dorset , Bro . Tucker , the Rev . Bro . Bythesea , and Bro . Eales White , who , all , received most flattering
assurances of high Masonic estimation , and fraternal regard . Bro . Harris has laid the Brethren under infinite obligation by his admirable illustrations , & c , a la " John Parry , " with the aid of a grand-piano ; nor are the Brethren less grateful for some charming glees , sung by Bros . Haseler , Eales AVhite , Burridge , Butler , Kingsbury , and Harris , with the judicious and excellent " accompanying " of Bro . Ball . The Brethren separated at an early hour , after voting that it had proved ( with the exception of the absence of the 11 . AV . P . G . Master from the Banquet , and its cause , ) one of the happiest Masonic gatherings which had ever been held .
SOUTH WALES . —Eastern Division . —On the 17 th October last , a Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Cardiff under the able superintendence of the R . VV . the P . G . M ., E . J . Hutchins , M . P . In consequence of the facility offered by the South Wales Railway , an unusually large number of Brethren met together—so many indeed , as quite to fill the very large Lodge-room . The P . G . Lodge was opened in due form , at 12 o ' clock , immediately after which the Brethren walked in procession
to the parish church—the use of which was most politely granted by the Rev . T . Stacey ( the Rector)—who was also kind enough to read the prayers on the occasion . The sermon was preached by the Rev . D . Jeffreys , the P . G . Chaplain , curate of Neath , and was admirably adapted to ensure the attention of the Brethren . The principal point urged by the reverend preacher was the absolute necessity that Freemasons should not be content with professing the principles of their Order , but should
carry them out into active practice , by which they would not only promote their own well-being and that of their fellow-creatures , but ensure for the Fraternity that respect from those who are not enrolled in it , which its principles so eminently deserve . At the conclusion of divine service , the procession returned to the Lodge , when the usual business was transacted . Bro . G . E . Aubrey , P . G . Treasurer , and Bro . J . L . White , were unanimously re-elected and
re-appointed to their respective offices , after having received the thanks of the Lodge ( which were carried by acclamation ) , for their past services . A heartfelt tribute of respect was also paid , with loud and long-continued applause , to the R . W ., the P . G . M ., who , I am sure , must be gratified to know that he enjoys the sincere esteem of every Bro . of the province , who has attended the meetings at which he has presided over them . His zeal for the cause of Masonry—his courteous and gentlemanl y behaviour and the fact that he has held and attended
— a P , G . Lodge every year of his appointment , have given a great impulse to the cause in this province , and these annual meetings are therefore anticipated with great pleasure . Much disappointment was felt that some of the principal officers of the P . G . Lodge did not attend to support the P . G . M . In fact , though nominated nearly three years ago they have never attended to be installed , although , when appointed , they promised to fulfil the duties imposed upon them . It is hoped that the P . G . M . will now replace them by