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Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BERKS AND BUCKS . PROVIKOIAE GEAXD LODGE . On Friday afternoon , the Freemasons of Berks aud Bucks , to the number of about seventy , assembled at Aylesbury for the purpose of holding their annual Provincial Grand Lodge , at which the presentation of reports from the different lodges in the province , the appointment of officers for the ensuing year , and other business was transacted

The brethren from Berkshire arrived at Aylesbnry by special train , kindly granted hy the directors of the Great " AVestern Railway Company , and at one o'clock tho Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in duo form at the Assembly Booms , under the presidency of the Prov . G . M . Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., who was supported by Bro . Sir J . AVarren Hayes , Bart ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . R . J . Spiers , Dep . Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire ; Bro . the Eev . T . Barton , Prov . G . Chap . ; Bro . th

Eev . T . 0 . Grace , etc . There were also present the following brethren , most of whom hold high positions in the province or in their respective lodges . Bros . AV . Bisrgs ( Prov . G . Sec . ); Holden ( Prov . G . Treas . ); AV . AV . Hodges , " AV . H . Cave , J . W . Hounslow , H . D'Almaiue , AV . Hodges , A . 11 . Simpson , AV . C . Bland , G . Chancellor , J Ellis , R . C . Hurlev , R . Bradley , F . G . Hall , G . J . Cosburn , E . J . Tabor , G . Ra ' tcliffe , AV . AVebb , S . Jacob , King , W . J . Beauchamp , J . Williams , B . Fielder , J . Bance , T . Deller , R . B . Hollyer , J . Adams , J . T . C . Winkfield , AV . H . Baker , A . L . Taylor , H . 0 . Lewis , J . W . Dover , E . AVotton , AV . Hoblyn , C . A . Linpincott , S . G . Payne , T . Haddon ,

C . P . AVhiskin , E . Wood , W . II . Herbert , G . M . Knight , Fred . Bland , AV . Ford , J . AVhitehouse , Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , Mortimer , G . II . Palmer , Grissbrook , C . AA . Scriven , J . McCubben , H . Poynder , T . Cook , Bolton , H . J . Gooch , R . E . Alexander . & c . The Prov . G . M ., addressing the brethren , said he was pleased to be able to congratulate them upon the steady progress of Freemasonry , forty-five members having been added during the

past year . He trusted that the various lodges had been careful in admitting those only who would do honour to the Craft . He proceeded to explain the circumstances under which the charity fund had recently been established , expressing his hope that all the lodges iu the province would regularly contribute to it , and thus afford systematic aid to the valuable Charities connected with the Order . Sir Daniel called attention to the newlyprinted book of bye-laws , with a history of the province , which had been

carefully compiled by the Prov . G . Sec . ( Bro . Biggs . ) Ho was sure all the brethren were delighted thafc the first public act of the Prince of Wales , as a Freemason , was performed in their own province when his Eoyal Highness laid the principal stone of the Reading Schools , on which occasion so many Grand Officers were also present . In conclusion , Sir Daniel Gooch said he hoped the Jlasons throughout the province would continue to work together with that harmony , which was so essential to the prosperity of the Craft . It was then moved , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . Holden be re-elected Treasurer .

Ihe Prov . G . Sec . read the reports from the different lodg which were in all respects satisfactory . _ The Prov . G . Treas . presented a statement of receipts and disbursements , showing a balance in hand of about £ 113 . On the motion of the Prov . G . M ., seconded hy Bro . J . T . Morland , it was unanimously resolved that the sum of twenty guineas be presented to the Charity fund . Sir Daniel Gooch then appointed the Prov . Grand Officers for the

ensuing year , and duly invested them with their regalia , as follows : —Bros . T . AVilliams , P . M . 591 , S . W . ; Geo . Chancellor , AV . M . 1101 , J . W . ; Rev . Thomas Barton , 574 , Chaplain ; Eev . 0 . G . Grace , P . M . 591 , Junior Chaplain ; E . Bradley , AV . M . 414 , Registrar ; W . Biggs , P . M . 574 , Secretary ; J . McCubben , W . M . 948 , S . D . ; AV . Hedges . W . M . 945 , J . D . ; G . Eedcliffe , AV . M . 840 , G . D . C ; F . G . Hall , P . M . 547 , A . D . C . ; E . Grisbrook , AV . M . 771 S . AV . G . H . Palmer 771 OrganistHPovnder 048

, ; , , ; . , , Pursuivant ; J . AVhitehouse , Supt . of AVorks . Stewards : 3 ros . Lawson , Winkfield , Whiskin , Payne , Haddon , and Lippcncott . Tylers : Bros . Hemmings and Noneh . The lodge having been closed in the customary manner , the brethren adjourned to the George Hotel , aud partook of a sumptuous banquet , served in a very satisfactory manner .

Bros . Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , and Mortimer , carried oufc tho musical arrangements , and their performances were loudly applauded . Dessert having been introduced , The Chairman ( Sir Daniel Gooch ) proposed " The Queen and the Craft ; " aud next , " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , the M . AV . G . M . his Royal Highness the Prince of AVales , and the Right . Hon . tho Earl of Zetland , Past Grand Master

of the Grand Lodge of England . " Tho Chairman then proposed " The health of the Right Hon . ' die Earl of Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present , " for whom Bro . E . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . of the Grand Lodge of England , who gave the brethren a cordial invitation to visit the Masons afc Oxford . The Dep . Prov . G . M . ( Rev . Sir John AA arren Hayes ) then

rose , aud said the pleasing and honorable duty devolved upon him of proposing-the health of their worthy P . G . M . He was not afc all surprised to find the brethren receiving this toast with acclamation , and be felt quite convinced that the longer Sir Daniel resided among them and filled the high office he held at present , the greater reason they would have for according to him a hearty reception . Their Chairman had very important and responsible duties to performnot onlin connection with

, y Masonry , but also in Parliament ; and yet Sir Daniel always felt great pleasure in making ifc convenient to come among his brethren , not only in Provincial Grand Lodge , but also in the different lodges throughout the province . They had , indeed , great reason to congratulate themselves upon the progress of Masonry in this province since it had been presided over by their worthy brother , Sir Daniel Gooch . He begged to thank Sir Daniel for the good he had effected as Grand Master of

the province , and hoped he would long be spared to preside over them . The Chairman , in responding , said he felt he could do little or nothing by himself , and that what good was done must be accomplished by the united action of himself and the brethren throughout tho province . It was necessary that they should all work together harmoniously to advance the great objects which

they all had at heart . When appointed to preside over this province he heard a murmur of differences existing betsveeu the brethren of Buckinghamshire and those of Berkshire . As Grand Master he knew no difference , aud ifc was his duty not to know any . He was glad , however , to find thafc such a feeling as that he had just alluded to had entirely passed away , and they had that day assembled in Aylesbury , and the brethren there had given them a kind and hearty reception , for which , in the namo

of them all , he offered their thanks . He hoped that individually aud collectively the brethren would aid him in carrying oufc the great and good works for the advancement of which they professed to be formed , namely , the welfare of mankind . He was gratified to see Alasonry prospering in the province ; and in conclusion he thanked the brethren for the king manner in which they had received the toast . The Chairman again roseand in complimentary terms

pro-, posed the health of the Deputy Grand Master , Sir J . AV . Hayes , who , in replying , assured the brethren that any services that he could render would be gladly given to promote the interests of Freemasonry . The Chairman proposed as tho next toast * ' The Masonic Charities , " and urged all the brethren to contribute , through their respective lodges , to the Charity Fund , his ambition being thafc Berks and Bucks should stand second to no other province in

the amount of aid afforded to the Masonic charities . Let them drink success to the noble institutions connected with the Order , and also determine that so far as they were concerned , those institutions should bo attended with prosperitj ' . To fche health of " The Visitors , " next proposed by tbe Chairman , Bro . Bolton responded . The Chairman next proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Secretary and Provincial Grand Treasurerand spoke of

, the labour and zeal of Brother Biggs , without whose assistance he ( Sir Daniel ) w rdd have been as a lost sheep . There could be no doubt that a great deal of the success that had characterised Maronry in this province was due to the untiring exirtioiis of Bro . Biggs . Bro . Holden and Bro . Biggs severally returned thanks . Tbe Chairman next proposed the health of the AVorshipful ifaster , Officers , and Brethren ofthe Buckingham Lodge . and the

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ANTITHESIS. Article 1
THE MYSTIC BEAUTIES OF FREEMASONRY. Article 3
MASONIC JOTTINGS, No. 72. Article 5
MASONIC SCIENCE—GEOMETRY. Article 5
A RELIC OF SOLOMON'S TEMPLE. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 9
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD. Article 9
MASONIC MEMS. Article 11
UNITED GRAND LODGE. Article 11
Craft Masonry. Article 13
PROVINCIAL. Article 14
SCOTLAND. Article 15
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 17
Poetry. Article 19
DUTIES OF THE CRAFT. Article 19
LINES BY A LADY. Article 19
LIST OF LODGE M EETINGS &c., FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 10TH, 1871. Article 20
METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BERKS AND BUCKS . PROVIKOIAE GEAXD LODGE . On Friday afternoon , the Freemasons of Berks aud Bucks , to the number of about seventy , assembled at Aylesbury for the purpose of holding their annual Provincial Grand Lodge , at which the presentation of reports from the different lodges in the province , the appointment of officers for the ensuing year , and other business was transacted

The brethren from Berkshire arrived at Aylesbnry by special train , kindly granted hy the directors of the Great " AVestern Railway Company , and at one o'clock tho Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in duo form at the Assembly Booms , under the presidency of the Prov . G . M . Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., who was supported by Bro . Sir J . AVarren Hayes , Bart ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . R . J . Spiers , Dep . Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire ; Bro . the Eev . T . Barton , Prov . G . Chap . ; Bro . th

Eev . T . 0 . Grace , etc . There were also present the following brethren , most of whom hold high positions in the province or in their respective lodges . Bros . AV . Bisrgs ( Prov . G . Sec . ); Holden ( Prov . G . Treas . ); AV . AV . Hodges , " AV . H . Cave , J . W . Hounslow , H . D'Almaiue , AV . Hodges , A . 11 . Simpson , AV . C . Bland , G . Chancellor , J Ellis , R . C . Hurlev , R . Bradley , F . G . Hall , G . J . Cosburn , E . J . Tabor , G . Ra ' tcliffe , AV . AVebb , S . Jacob , King , W . J . Beauchamp , J . Williams , B . Fielder , J . Bance , T . Deller , R . B . Hollyer , J . Adams , J . T . C . Winkfield , AV . H . Baker , A . L . Taylor , H . 0 . Lewis , J . W . Dover , E . AVotton , AV . Hoblyn , C . A . Linpincott , S . G . Payne , T . Haddon ,

C . P . AVhiskin , E . Wood , W . II . Herbert , G . M . Knight , Fred . Bland , AV . Ford , J . AVhitehouse , Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , Mortimer , G . II . Palmer , Grissbrook , C . AA . Scriven , J . McCubben , H . Poynder , T . Cook , Bolton , H . J . Gooch , R . E . Alexander . & c . The Prov . G . M ., addressing the brethren , said he was pleased to be able to congratulate them upon the steady progress of Freemasonry , forty-five members having been added during the

past year . He trusted that the various lodges had been careful in admitting those only who would do honour to the Craft . He proceeded to explain the circumstances under which the charity fund had recently been established , expressing his hope that all the lodges iu the province would regularly contribute to it , and thus afford systematic aid to the valuable Charities connected with the Order . Sir Daniel called attention to the newlyprinted book of bye-laws , with a history of the province , which had been

carefully compiled by the Prov . G . Sec . ( Bro . Biggs . ) Ho was sure all the brethren were delighted thafc the first public act of the Prince of Wales , as a Freemason , was performed in their own province when his Eoyal Highness laid the principal stone of the Reading Schools , on which occasion so many Grand Officers were also present . In conclusion , Sir Daniel Gooch said he hoped the Jlasons throughout the province would continue to work together with that harmony , which was so essential to the prosperity of the Craft . It was then moved , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . Holden be re-elected Treasurer .

Ihe Prov . G . Sec . read the reports from the different lodg which were in all respects satisfactory . _ The Prov . G . Treas . presented a statement of receipts and disbursements , showing a balance in hand of about £ 113 . On the motion of the Prov . G . M ., seconded hy Bro . J . T . Morland , it was unanimously resolved that the sum of twenty guineas be presented to the Charity fund . Sir Daniel Gooch then appointed the Prov . Grand Officers for the

ensuing year , and duly invested them with their regalia , as follows : —Bros . T . AVilliams , P . M . 591 , S . W . ; Geo . Chancellor , AV . M . 1101 , J . W . ; Rev . Thomas Barton , 574 , Chaplain ; Eev . 0 . G . Grace , P . M . 591 , Junior Chaplain ; E . Bradley , AV . M . 414 , Registrar ; W . Biggs , P . M . 574 , Secretary ; J . McCubben , W . M . 948 , S . D . ; AV . Hedges . W . M . 945 , J . D . ; G . Eedcliffe , AV . M . 840 , G . D . C ; F . G . Hall , P . M . 547 , A . D . C . ; E . Grisbrook , AV . M . 771 S . AV . G . H . Palmer 771 OrganistHPovnder 048

, ; , , ; . , , Pursuivant ; J . AVhitehouse , Supt . of AVorks . Stewards : 3 ros . Lawson , Winkfield , Whiskin , Payne , Haddon , and Lippcncott . Tylers : Bros . Hemmings and Noneh . The lodge having been closed in the customary manner , the brethren adjourned to the George Hotel , aud partook of a sumptuous banquet , served in a very satisfactory manner .

Bros . Marriott , Tolley , Briggs , and Mortimer , carried oufc tho musical arrangements , and their performances were loudly applauded . Dessert having been introduced , The Chairman ( Sir Daniel Gooch ) proposed " The Queen and the Craft ; " aud next , " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , the M . AV . G . M . his Royal Highness the Prince of AVales , and the Right . Hon . tho Earl of Zetland , Past Grand Master

of the Grand Lodge of England . " Tho Chairman then proposed " The health of the Right Hon . ' die Earl of Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present , " for whom Bro . E . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . of the Grand Lodge of England , who gave the brethren a cordial invitation to visit the Masons afc Oxford . The Dep . Prov . G . M . ( Rev . Sir John AA arren Hayes ) then

rose , aud said the pleasing and honorable duty devolved upon him of proposing-the health of their worthy P . G . M . He was not afc all surprised to find the brethren receiving this toast with acclamation , and be felt quite convinced that the longer Sir Daniel resided among them and filled the high office he held at present , the greater reason they would have for according to him a hearty reception . Their Chairman had very important and responsible duties to performnot onlin connection with

, y Masonry , but also in Parliament ; and yet Sir Daniel always felt great pleasure in making ifc convenient to come among his brethren , not only in Provincial Grand Lodge , but also in the different lodges throughout the province . They had , indeed , great reason to congratulate themselves upon the progress of Masonry in this province since it had been presided over by their worthy brother , Sir Daniel Gooch . He begged to thank Sir Daniel for the good he had effected as Grand Master of

the province , and hoped he would long be spared to preside over them . The Chairman , in responding , said he felt he could do little or nothing by himself , and that what good was done must be accomplished by the united action of himself and the brethren throughout tho province . It was necessary that they should all work together harmoniously to advance the great objects which

they all had at heart . When appointed to preside over this province he heard a murmur of differences existing betsveeu the brethren of Buckinghamshire and those of Berkshire . As Grand Master he knew no difference , aud ifc was his duty not to know any . He was glad , however , to find thafc such a feeling as that he had just alluded to had entirely passed away , and they had that day assembled in Aylesbury , and the brethren there had given them a kind and hearty reception , for which , in the namo

of them all , he offered their thanks . He hoped that individually aud collectively the brethren would aid him in carrying oufc the great and good works for the advancement of which they professed to be formed , namely , the welfare of mankind . He was gratified to see Alasonry prospering in the province ; and in conclusion he thanked the brethren for the king manner in which they had received the toast . The Chairman again roseand in complimentary terms

pro-, posed the health of the Deputy Grand Master , Sir J . AV . Hayes , who , in replying , assured the brethren that any services that he could render would be gladly given to promote the interests of Freemasonry . The Chairman proposed as tho next toast * ' The Masonic Charities , " and urged all the brethren to contribute , through their respective lodges , to the Charity Fund , his ambition being thafc Berks and Bucks should stand second to no other province in

the amount of aid afforded to the Masonic charities . Let them drink success to the noble institutions connected with the Order , and also determine that so far as they were concerned , those institutions should bo attended with prosperitj ' . To fche health of " The Visitors , " next proposed by tbe Chairman , Bro . Bolton responded . The Chairman next proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Secretary and Provincial Grand Treasurerand spoke of

, the labour and zeal of Brother Biggs , without whose assistance he ( Sir Daniel ) w rdd have been as a lost sheep . There could be no doubt that a great deal of the success that had characterised Maronry in this province was due to the untiring exirtioiis of Bro . Biggs . Bro . Holden and Bro . Biggs severally returned thanks . Tbe Chairman next proposed the health of the AVorshipful ifaster , Officers , and Brethren ofthe Buckingham Lodge . and the

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