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Provincial.

Faith , Hope , and Charity , be the sum of the Saviour's teaching , they are urged to climb to Heaven step by step , as by a ladder , through those very virtues . Masonry is not a religion—we have hut one religion , that of Christ and Him crucified—but Masonry is a help and handmaid to religion , and the objects it leads men to aspire to are identical . It is true Masons may fail to profit by their labour in the Craft ; a Mason may bo none the better for the liht which shines on him—ho may choose

g to remain blind , or to remove the veil from his eyes . It has no charm to force him into the right path . Christianity itself compels no one by any irresistible force to seek the things -which belong to man ' s eternal peace . It can but give 17 im illumination and point out the way , and provide for his final success if he perseveres in the right way ; and man may and many do choose to walk on still in darkness . Though the plan

and working drawings of their spiritual edifice are prepared with all accuracy , the firm rock provided for a foundation , and the chief corner stone laid ; though tools and material are ready at hand , yet the designs are useless because not carried oat , and square , and level , and plumb will lie idle , and not a stone or beam is erect of their building , which , fitly framed together , groweth into an holy temple of the Lord . At that building

let us be ever working—working in unity with other and all fellow workers with Christ , for there we know that our labour shall not be in vain . The light shed upon our work by his grace , and the redemption he has made for us will be a . light to

lighten our path indeed ; it will enable us to contemplate aright the glorious work of God ; it will enlarge our views , and enable us to take our right place as workers in the great human hive , laying up stores for eternity ; it will sanctify our industry , leaven our enjoyments , moderate our pleasures , and make ns in this life as not abusing it ; it will give lis a strength notour own , a strength we sorely need against the enemies of our soulswhich or . all sides lie in wait to do us violence ; when

, fainting and suffering under their attacks it will bring comfort and support ; when fallen into the tomb of transgression it will raise us up again . Under such a light as this our path will be that of the just which shineth more and more unto the perfect day , until at last we arrive at the gates of that city opened to us by the Saviour ' s blood , which hath " no need of the sun neither of the moon to shine in it ; for the glory of

God doth lighten it , and the Lamb is tbo light thereof . " At the conclusion of tho service tbe procession was . igain reformed , and the brethren marched back to the Town-hall , when the following officers were appointed by the Prov . G . M . for the ensuing year : — Bros . John S ydenham ., Prov . S . G . W . „ Thomas Chick „ J . G . W . „ R . N . Howard „ G . Reg . „ Thomas Coombs „ G . Sec . „ Richard Sydenham „ R . G . D .

„ J . P . Sntten „ J . G . D . „ B . P . Gundry ,, G . Supt . of Works . „ Joseph Maunders , „ G . Div . of Cers . „ C . A . Roberson , G . Asst . Div . of Cers . „ H . AV . Carrington , G . S . B . „ T . Patch „ G . Org . „ C . P . Arden .. ; „ G . Purst . G . H . Davis 1

„ „ Henry Ling | „ W . D . Dent [ „ .. , n IT n i r „ G . stewariis . „ C . H . Cnckmay f " „ J . Jesty | „ Thomas Sansora J „ E , Edsall „ G . lsfcStand . Pcai-er . „ C . Parsons : , G . 2 nd ditto .

„ John Lovelace „ G . Tyler . A sumptuous banquet was provided at three o ' clock at the Antelope Hotel , and the excellent manner in which Bro . Host Shepherd catered for his guests elicited unqualified praise . At the conclusion of the repast the Chairman proposed the toast of the " Queen and the Craft , " which , together with the other loyal and patriotic toasts , were well received .

The toast of the " Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese" was suitabl y acknowledged by Bro . the Rev . VV . M . Heath , Prov . G . Chap . The Chairman next proposed "The Grand Master of . England , the Earl of Zetland , " which was followed by that of "Earl de Grey , Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " " The Health , of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Dorset ,

Joseph Gundry , " was drunk amidst great enthusiasm , which was duly ' acknowledged by the Prov . G . M ., who , in turn , proposed "The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " Bro . J . M . P . Montagu responded in an able manner . The Chairman next gave " The Healths of tho Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers of Dorset , " and spoke in high terms . of Bro . Jacob , who responded in a very appropriate speech .

" The Healths of the Worshipful Master , Past Master , Wardens , and the Brethren of Lodgo Amity ( Poole ) , " was next proposed , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . R . Sydenham , W . M . of the Lodge Amity . The proceedings afterwards partook of a more convivial nature , and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed .

HERTFORDSHIRE . BEKKHAJIPSTEAD . —BerMiamjpstcad Lodge ( No . 501 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Tuesday , October 4 th , at the King ' s Head Hotel . Bro . George Lambert , P . M . and P . Prov G . W ., presided , in the unavoidable absence of the AV . M ., Bro . AVilliam Lumley . A ballot was taken for the admission of two new members , and also for the Worshipful Master and Treasurer

for the ensuing year , when Bro . H . Ovey , P . M ., was elected to the former office , and Bxo . John Lane , P . M ., to the latter . There was a good attendance , and the lodge was honoured with the presence of Bro . George Francis , D . Prov . G . M .

SOUTH AVALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . PROVISCIAIi GllAKB LOBS-E . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of South AVales ( Eastern Division ) was held at Cardiff , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., under circumstances of unusual interest and attractiveness .

Tho following was the order of proceedings as issued : — The Provincial Grand Officers ( P : ist and Present ) and visitors of distinction will assemble in a room immediately adjoining the lodge-room . The brethren of the province and visiting brethren generally will assemble in the galleries of tho courts adjoining the lodgeroom . Tbe lodge-room will be opened at half-past eleven o'clock for

the admission of tbe brethren , who are requested to clothe themselves , enter , and take their seats , as early as possible . The Provincial Grand Officers , visitors of distinction , & c , will form iu procession and enter the lodge-room at twelve o ' clock , with the Installing Provincial Grand Master , Lieut .-Colonel Henry Atkins Boivyer , who will take the chair and open the Provincial Grand Lodge .

The business was announced to lie as follows : — To read and confirm the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Cardiff , on the ICtli August , 18 G 4 , also the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodgo ot Emergency , held at Neath , on the 22 nd September , 1 S 61-.

To install the R . W . Bro . Tlteodore Mansel Talbot as Prov . G . M . for South AVaies ( Eastern Division ) . The ceremony of installation will be conducted throughout by the R . AV . the Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , Lieut .-Colonel Heury Atkins Bowyer . To install tho IV . Bro . Edward James Morris as D . Prov . G . M .. To receive tiie accounts of the Prov . G . Treas . To elect a Prov . G . Treas . for tho ensuing year .

To appoint and invest Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year . To move a vote of condolence with the M . W . the G . M . on his recent bereavement . To move a vote of regret to t ' . ie R . W . Bro . Charles Kemys-Kemys-Tynte upon his retirement from the chair of the province . To move a cordial vote of thanks to the R . W . the Prov .

G . M . for Oxfordshire , Lieut .-Colonel Henry Atkins Bowyer , Willis kindness in attending this Provincial Grand Lodgo for the purpose of performing the ceremony of installation . To thank the Officers of Grand Lodge for their presence at this Provincial Grand Lodge , and to order their names to be entered on the hooks hi attKnowletlgmenfc of their attendance . To read the report of the charity committee and to move

resolutions in reference thereto . To consider the propriety of revising , altering , or otherwise dealing with the by-laws of the Provincial Grand Lodge as at present in force .

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1865-10-07, Page 13” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 9 July 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_07101865/page/13/.
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SECRET SCIENCES OF THE ANCIENTS. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN CHILE, SOUTH AMERICA. Article 2
SERMON Article 4
SOME REASONS FOR OUR BEING A SECRET ORDER. Article 7
THE PEN-AND-INK SKETCHES OF ONE FANG. Article 8
ORATION Article 8
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 11
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 11
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 12
METROPOLITAN. Article 12
PROVINCIAL. Article 12
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 15
Untitled Article 15
IRELAND. Article 16
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 17
CHESHIRE EDUCATIONAL MASONIC INSTITUTION. Article 18
THE WEEK. Article 19
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

Faith , Hope , and Charity , be the sum of the Saviour's teaching , they are urged to climb to Heaven step by step , as by a ladder , through those very virtues . Masonry is not a religion—we have hut one religion , that of Christ and Him crucified—but Masonry is a help and handmaid to religion , and the objects it leads men to aspire to are identical . It is true Masons may fail to profit by their labour in the Craft ; a Mason may bo none the better for the liht which shines on him—ho may choose

g to remain blind , or to remove the veil from his eyes . It has no charm to force him into the right path . Christianity itself compels no one by any irresistible force to seek the things -which belong to man ' s eternal peace . It can but give 17 im illumination and point out the way , and provide for his final success if he perseveres in the right way ; and man may and many do choose to walk on still in darkness . Though the plan

and working drawings of their spiritual edifice are prepared with all accuracy , the firm rock provided for a foundation , and the chief corner stone laid ; though tools and material are ready at hand , yet the designs are useless because not carried oat , and square , and level , and plumb will lie idle , and not a stone or beam is erect of their building , which , fitly framed together , groweth into an holy temple of the Lord . At that building

let us be ever working—working in unity with other and all fellow workers with Christ , for there we know that our labour shall not be in vain . The light shed upon our work by his grace , and the redemption he has made for us will be a . light to

lighten our path indeed ; it will enable us to contemplate aright the glorious work of God ; it will enlarge our views , and enable us to take our right place as workers in the great human hive , laying up stores for eternity ; it will sanctify our industry , leaven our enjoyments , moderate our pleasures , and make ns in this life as not abusing it ; it will give lis a strength notour own , a strength we sorely need against the enemies of our soulswhich or . all sides lie in wait to do us violence ; when

, fainting and suffering under their attacks it will bring comfort and support ; when fallen into the tomb of transgression it will raise us up again . Under such a light as this our path will be that of the just which shineth more and more unto the perfect day , until at last we arrive at the gates of that city opened to us by the Saviour ' s blood , which hath " no need of the sun neither of the moon to shine in it ; for the glory of

God doth lighten it , and the Lamb is tbo light thereof . " At the conclusion of tho service tbe procession was . igain reformed , and the brethren marched back to the Town-hall , when the following officers were appointed by the Prov . G . M . for the ensuing year : — Bros . John S ydenham ., Prov . S . G . W . „ Thomas Chick „ J . G . W . „ R . N . Howard „ G . Reg . „ Thomas Coombs „ G . Sec . „ Richard Sydenham „ R . G . D .

„ J . P . Sntten „ J . G . D . „ B . P . Gundry ,, G . Supt . of Works . „ Joseph Maunders , „ G . Div . of Cers . „ C . A . Roberson , G . Asst . Div . of Cers . „ H . AV . Carrington , G . S . B . „ T . Patch „ G . Org . „ C . P . Arden .. ; „ G . Purst . G . H . Davis 1

„ „ Henry Ling | „ W . D . Dent [ „ .. , n IT n i r „ G . stewariis . „ C . H . Cnckmay f " „ J . Jesty | „ Thomas Sansora J „ E , Edsall „ G . lsfcStand . Pcai-er . „ C . Parsons : , G . 2 nd ditto .

„ John Lovelace „ G . Tyler . A sumptuous banquet was provided at three o ' clock at the Antelope Hotel , and the excellent manner in which Bro . Host Shepherd catered for his guests elicited unqualified praise . At the conclusion of the repast the Chairman proposed the toast of the " Queen and the Craft , " which , together with the other loyal and patriotic toasts , were well received .

The toast of the " Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese" was suitabl y acknowledged by Bro . the Rev . VV . M . Heath , Prov . G . Chap . The Chairman next proposed "The Grand Master of . England , the Earl of Zetland , " which was followed by that of "Earl de Grey , Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " " The Health , of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Dorset ,

Joseph Gundry , " was drunk amidst great enthusiasm , which was duly ' acknowledged by the Prov . G . M ., who , in turn , proposed "The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " Bro . J . M . P . Montagu responded in an able manner . The Chairman next gave " The Healths of tho Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers of Dorset , " and spoke in high terms . of Bro . Jacob , who responded in a very appropriate speech .

" The Healths of the Worshipful Master , Past Master , Wardens , and the Brethren of Lodgo Amity ( Poole ) , " was next proposed , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . R . Sydenham , W . M . of the Lodge Amity . The proceedings afterwards partook of a more convivial nature , and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed .

HERTFORDSHIRE . BEKKHAJIPSTEAD . —BerMiamjpstcad Lodge ( No . 501 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Tuesday , October 4 th , at the King ' s Head Hotel . Bro . George Lambert , P . M . and P . Prov G . W ., presided , in the unavoidable absence of the AV . M ., Bro . AVilliam Lumley . A ballot was taken for the admission of two new members , and also for the Worshipful Master and Treasurer

for the ensuing year , when Bro . H . Ovey , P . M ., was elected to the former office , and Bxo . John Lane , P . M ., to the latter . There was a good attendance , and the lodge was honoured with the presence of Bro . George Francis , D . Prov . G . M .

SOUTH AVALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . PROVISCIAIi GllAKB LOBS-E . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of South AVales ( Eastern Division ) was held at Cardiff , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., under circumstances of unusual interest and attractiveness .

Tho following was the order of proceedings as issued : — The Provincial Grand Officers ( P : ist and Present ) and visitors of distinction will assemble in a room immediately adjoining the lodge-room . The brethren of the province and visiting brethren generally will assemble in the galleries of tho courts adjoining the lodgeroom . Tbe lodge-room will be opened at half-past eleven o'clock for

the admission of tbe brethren , who are requested to clothe themselves , enter , and take their seats , as early as possible . The Provincial Grand Officers , visitors of distinction , & c , will form iu procession and enter the lodge-room at twelve o ' clock , with the Installing Provincial Grand Master , Lieut .-Colonel Henry Atkins Boivyer , who will take the chair and open the Provincial Grand Lodge .

The business was announced to lie as follows : — To read and confirm the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Cardiff , on the ICtli August , 18 G 4 , also the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodgo ot Emergency , held at Neath , on the 22 nd September , 1 S 61-.

To install the R . W . Bro . Tlteodore Mansel Talbot as Prov . G . M . for South AVaies ( Eastern Division ) . The ceremony of installation will be conducted throughout by the R . AV . the Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , Lieut .-Colonel Heury Atkins Bowyer . To install tho IV . Bro . Edward James Morris as D . Prov . G . M .. To receive tiie accounts of the Prov . G . Treas . To elect a Prov . G . Treas . for tho ensuing year .

To appoint and invest Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year . To move a vote of condolence with the M . W . the G . M . on his recent bereavement . To move a vote of regret to t ' . ie R . W . Bro . Charles Kemys-Kemys-Tynte upon his retirement from the chair of the province . To move a cordial vote of thanks to the R . W . the Prov .

G . M . for Oxfordshire , Lieut .-Colonel Henry Atkins Bowyer , Willis kindness in attending this Provincial Grand Lodgo for the purpose of performing the ceremony of installation . To thank the Officers of Grand Lodge for their presence at this Provincial Grand Lodge , and to order their names to be entered on the hooks hi attKnowletlgmenfc of their attendance . To read the report of the charity committee and to move

resolutions in reference thereto . To consider the propriety of revising , altering , or otherwise dealing with the by-laws of the Provincial Grand Lodge as at present in force .

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