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Provincial.
Ihompson , P . M ., Bro . Alderman Randall was re-elected unanimously amid great applause . Tbe Prov . G . MASTER congratulated Bro . Randall on his unanimous re-election , which was the best proof that the brethren appreciated his valuable services in the office of Treasurer , which he had filled for so many years with so much ability , diligence , and integrity . Bro . Alderman RANDALL said he had great pleasure in
reaccepting the office of Treasurer , for he esteemed it a . high honour to hold such a position in a province where the principles of Masonry were so fully carried out , and where the province itself was presided over with so much zeal and ability-. The Treasurer then read his financial report on the year , which was adopted unanimously , the Prov . G . Master congratulating the province on its progress and financial prosperity .
The Deputy Prov . G . MASTER read the report of the Charity Committee , from which it appeared that two children from Oxford and one from Banbury had , during the past year , been elected to the Masonic Schools on their first nomination ; thafc another child from Banbury was a candidate for the next election in October , when the committee hoped , if the brethren would hand in their proxies to the Prov . G . Master , the Depufcy
Prov . G . Master , or Bro . R . Havers , P . M ., of Banbury , ta be equally successful . The report also stated that the sum of £ 170 had been contributed to the three Charities hy members of this province at the recent festivals , ancl that a total amount of £ 13 , 000 had been collected from the whole Craft in aid of the Masonic Charities . The reportwhich was abldrawn hthe Deputy Prov .
, y up y G . Master , and of a most interesting character , elicited repeated marks of approbation , and was adopted unanimously . The ASSISTANT SECRETARY read the report on the working of all the lodges in the provinces during the past year , the number of members belonging to them , aud the state of their finances .
The Prov . G . MASTEB . congratulated the province on the very satisfactory state of the lodges , and on his motion the report was adopted unanimously . The following subscriptions were then voted , as usual , to tbe undermentioned charities : —Masonic Charities , £ 10 s . 10 s . ; Alfred Benevolent Fund , £ l Is . ; Radcliffe Infirmary , £ 3 3 s . ; Oxford Medical Dispensary , £ 2 2 s . ; Oxford Blue Coat School , £ 1 Is . ; Oxford Anti-Mendicity Society £ 1 .
, On the motion of Bro . Alderman Thompson , P . M ., a subscription of £ 1 Is . was unanimously voted to the Oxford Blue Coat Girls' School . On the motion of the Deputy Prov . G . Master , seconded by Bro . Alderman Randall , P . M ., a subscription of £ 2 2 s . was voted unanimously to the Banbury Old Charitable Society . An application was made by Bro . Bruton , P . M ., for a grant
towards the decoration and improvement of the Masonic Hall , Oxford , but after some discussion it was agreed to refer tho question to the Prov . G . Master , the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and the Prov . G . Treas . On the motion of the Prov . G . Master it was unanimously resolved to invest £ 100 of the Provincial Lodge surplus in Consols . The Prov . G . MASTER called the attention of the lodsre to
the fact that the Deputy Prov . G . Master ( Bro . Alderman Spiers ) had served the oflice of Steward for all the Masonic Charities , but had received no acknowledgment of the same , in the shape of a charity jewel , simply because at tho time he served those responsible and rather expensive offices it was not customary to vote a jewel to such brethren as served the office of Steward to the Masonic Charities ; and , although it was an act of justice long deferred to the Deputy Prov . G . Masterit
, was never too late to mend , and therefore he had great pleasure in moving that a medal commemorative of his valuable services to the various Masonic Charities be now voted to him . Bro . BRUTON , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried with acclamation . The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks , and said that without reference at all to himself , he had always been of opinion that
the charity jewel should not be purchased by the individual who served the office of Steward of the various charities , but should be presented to him by the lodge he represented , as it redounded to the credit of the lodge itself to have a Steward as its representative . He should value the jewel , not so much on account of its intrinsic worth , but as a recognition that he had , as far as lay in his power , carried out ; his Masonic obligations and professions .
The lodge was then closed in due form . The procession was then re-formed , and the Prov . G . M . was escorted to the assembly room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Mr . Bishop , of the Red Lion Hotel . Tbe tables presented a very elegant appearance , for they were studded with massive silver epevgnes , candelabra , plateaus , & c , filled with the choicest flowers ancl plants . The banquet itself was distinguished alike for its excellence and abundanceand the whole was served
, up in a style that would have done credit ; to any establishment in the kingdom . A bountiful supply of champagne , of first-class character , the generous gift ofthe Prov . G . M ., contributed in no slight degree to the eclat of the banquet , and evidently was duly appreciated . The dinner was followed by an equally excellent dessert , and the wines supplied were highly commended . The Prov . G . M . presided , and gave in brief but appropriate
terms the first toast , " The Queen and the Craffc , " and expressed an earnest hope , in which he felt assured every Mason joined , that her Majesty might long be spared to rule over a free ,, happy , and united people . The toasfc was drunk with Masonic honours , after which the-National Anthem was sung ; all the company standing . The Prov . G . M . next " The Grand Master of England ,
gave the Earl of Zetland , " who , he said , had ruled over the over the Cralt for twenty-four years with such zeal and ability as to command the affection and respect of every Mason fchroughoufcthe length and breadth of the land . The D . Prov . G . M . proposed the next toast , and said it must ; be very gratifying to the Prov . G . M . to find himself supported on this occasion brepresentatives from every lodge in the
proy vince , and he hoped that the reception which they would give to the toast would be such as to satisfy him that he enjoyed to the fullest extent the confidence of all the brethren over whom he ruled . Twelve years had elapsed since the Prov . G . M .. entered on the duties of his high and honourable office , and during that time not a single complaint had been brought before him , and that happy state of things was attributable to the kind ,
courteous , and admirable manner in which he had presided over the province . AVhile the Prov . G . M . was proud of being at thehead of tho Masons of this province , they had equal reason to heproud of having in their Prov . G . M . one who had gained their
respect and confidence , both by precept and example . The Prov . G . MASTER returned thanks , and remarked thafc ifc was scarcely necessary for him to say how much pleasure it afforded him to find the mention of his name so cordially and so kindly accepted . It was quite true that during the twelve years he had held his high and honourable office not a single complaint had been brought before him , and notwithstanding his own shortcomingsof which he was fully sensiblefew could
, , have done better in that respect , or could say that after twelve years trial there had been no difference of opinion , no division , and no cause of complaint . He congratulated the lodges generally on the flourishing state of Masonry in this province , and he especially thanked the Cherwell Lodge for receiving them so hospitably and munificently on that occasion . He hoped they should meet again under the same happy auspicesand with the
, same promise of continued prosperity of the lodges in the province and all belonging to them . The PROV . G . MASTER next gave "The Deputy Grand Master of England , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , ancl the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " and observed that , when the D . G . M . was deeply engaged in rendering service to his Queen and country , if he could make himself useful to the Craft , he was always in
attendance and true to his post . Fortunately for them they were honoured on this occasion wifch the presence of two Grand Officers , one of whom , Bro . Spieis , his D . Prov . G . M ., was always amongst ohem , fche other , J 5 ro . John Havers , G-. Vf . of England , had travelled a long distance to join them , and it was a great pleasure to them to welcome him here . That brother hacl the reputationand most deservedly soof being one of the most
, , devoted , laborious , and , he could truly add , one of the most successful of those who laboured for the Craft . To him they were mainly indebted for that grand building , the new Freemasons' Lodge and Hall in London , as well as for many other services which he had rendered to Grand Lodge . The name of Havers throughout the Masonic World , and in this province , and in this borough in particularhad become as familiar as a
, household word , and he never heard the name without being reminded of the progress and prosperity of the Craft . Bro . J . HAVERS , P . G . J . W ., responded to the toast , and remarked that ifc would be a work of supererogation to -ay one word in favour of the Earl de Grey and Papon . Ifc was very .
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Provincial.
Ihompson , P . M ., Bro . Alderman Randall was re-elected unanimously amid great applause . Tbe Prov . G . MASTER congratulated Bro . Randall on his unanimous re-election , which was the best proof that the brethren appreciated his valuable services in the office of Treasurer , which he had filled for so many years with so much ability , diligence , and integrity . Bro . Alderman RANDALL said he had great pleasure in
reaccepting the office of Treasurer , for he esteemed it a . high honour to hold such a position in a province where the principles of Masonry were so fully carried out , and where the province itself was presided over with so much zeal and ability-. The Treasurer then read his financial report on the year , which was adopted unanimously , the Prov . G . Master congratulating the province on its progress and financial prosperity .
The Deputy Prov . G . MASTER read the report of the Charity Committee , from which it appeared that two children from Oxford and one from Banbury had , during the past year , been elected to the Masonic Schools on their first nomination ; thafc another child from Banbury was a candidate for the next election in October , when the committee hoped , if the brethren would hand in their proxies to the Prov . G . Master , the Depufcy
Prov . G . Master , or Bro . R . Havers , P . M ., of Banbury , ta be equally successful . The report also stated that the sum of £ 170 had been contributed to the three Charities hy members of this province at the recent festivals , ancl that a total amount of £ 13 , 000 had been collected from the whole Craft in aid of the Masonic Charities . The reportwhich was abldrawn hthe Deputy Prov .
, y up y G . Master , and of a most interesting character , elicited repeated marks of approbation , and was adopted unanimously . The ASSISTANT SECRETARY read the report on the working of all the lodges in the provinces during the past year , the number of members belonging to them , aud the state of their finances .
The Prov . G . MASTEB . congratulated the province on the very satisfactory state of the lodges , and on his motion the report was adopted unanimously . The following subscriptions were then voted , as usual , to tbe undermentioned charities : —Masonic Charities , £ 10 s . 10 s . ; Alfred Benevolent Fund , £ l Is . ; Radcliffe Infirmary , £ 3 3 s . ; Oxford Medical Dispensary , £ 2 2 s . ; Oxford Blue Coat School , £ 1 Is . ; Oxford Anti-Mendicity Society £ 1 .
, On the motion of Bro . Alderman Thompson , P . M ., a subscription of £ 1 Is . was unanimously voted to the Oxford Blue Coat Girls' School . On the motion of the Deputy Prov . G . Master , seconded by Bro . Alderman Randall , P . M ., a subscription of £ 2 2 s . was voted unanimously to the Banbury Old Charitable Society . An application was made by Bro . Bruton , P . M ., for a grant
towards the decoration and improvement of the Masonic Hall , Oxford , but after some discussion it was agreed to refer tho question to the Prov . G . Master , the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and the Prov . G . Treas . On the motion of the Prov . G . Master it was unanimously resolved to invest £ 100 of the Provincial Lodge surplus in Consols . The Prov . G . MASTER called the attention of the lodsre to
the fact that the Deputy Prov . G . Master ( Bro . Alderman Spiers ) had served the oflice of Steward for all the Masonic Charities , but had received no acknowledgment of the same , in the shape of a charity jewel , simply because at tho time he served those responsible and rather expensive offices it was not customary to vote a jewel to such brethren as served the office of Steward to the Masonic Charities ; and , although it was an act of justice long deferred to the Deputy Prov . G . Masterit
, was never too late to mend , and therefore he had great pleasure in moving that a medal commemorative of his valuable services to the various Masonic Charities be now voted to him . Bro . BRUTON , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried with acclamation . The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks , and said that without reference at all to himself , he had always been of opinion that
the charity jewel should not be purchased by the individual who served the office of Steward of the various charities , but should be presented to him by the lodge he represented , as it redounded to the credit of the lodge itself to have a Steward as its representative . He should value the jewel , not so much on account of its intrinsic worth , but as a recognition that he had , as far as lay in his power , carried out ; his Masonic obligations and professions .
The lodge was then closed in due form . The procession was then re-formed , and the Prov . G . M . was escorted to the assembly room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Mr . Bishop , of the Red Lion Hotel . Tbe tables presented a very elegant appearance , for they were studded with massive silver epevgnes , candelabra , plateaus , & c , filled with the choicest flowers ancl plants . The banquet itself was distinguished alike for its excellence and abundanceand the whole was served
, up in a style that would have done credit ; to any establishment in the kingdom . A bountiful supply of champagne , of first-class character , the generous gift ofthe Prov . G . M ., contributed in no slight degree to the eclat of the banquet , and evidently was duly appreciated . The dinner was followed by an equally excellent dessert , and the wines supplied were highly commended . The Prov . G . M . presided , and gave in brief but appropriate
terms the first toast , " The Queen and the Craffc , " and expressed an earnest hope , in which he felt assured every Mason joined , that her Majesty might long be spared to rule over a free ,, happy , and united people . The toasfc was drunk with Masonic honours , after which the-National Anthem was sung ; all the company standing . The Prov . G . M . next " The Grand Master of England ,
gave the Earl of Zetland , " who , he said , had ruled over the over the Cralt for twenty-four years with such zeal and ability as to command the affection and respect of every Mason fchroughoufcthe length and breadth of the land . The D . Prov . G . M . proposed the next toast , and said it must ; be very gratifying to the Prov . G . M . to find himself supported on this occasion brepresentatives from every lodge in the
proy vince , and he hoped that the reception which they would give to the toast would be such as to satisfy him that he enjoyed to the fullest extent the confidence of all the brethren over whom he ruled . Twelve years had elapsed since the Prov . G . M .. entered on the duties of his high and honourable office , and during that time not a single complaint had been brought before him , and that happy state of things was attributable to the kind ,
courteous , and admirable manner in which he had presided over the province . AVhile the Prov . G . M . was proud of being at thehead of tho Masons of this province , they had equal reason to heproud of having in their Prov . G . M . one who had gained their
respect and confidence , both by precept and example . The Prov . G . MASTER returned thanks , and remarked thafc ifc was scarcely necessary for him to say how much pleasure it afforded him to find the mention of his name so cordially and so kindly accepted . It was quite true that during the twelve years he had held his high and honourable office not a single complaint had been brought before him , and notwithstanding his own shortcomingsof which he was fully sensiblefew could
, , have done better in that respect , or could say that after twelve years trial there had been no difference of opinion , no division , and no cause of complaint . He congratulated the lodges generally on the flourishing state of Masonry in this province , and he especially thanked the Cherwell Lodge for receiving them so hospitably and munificently on that occasion . He hoped they should meet again under the same happy auspicesand with the
, same promise of continued prosperity of the lodges in the province and all belonging to them . The PROV . G . MASTER next gave "The Deputy Grand Master of England , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , ancl the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " and observed that , when the D . G . M . was deeply engaged in rendering service to his Queen and country , if he could make himself useful to the Craft , he was always in
attendance and true to his post . Fortunately for them they were honoured on this occasion wifch the presence of two Grand Officers , one of whom , Bro . Spieis , his D . Prov . G . M ., was always amongst ohem , fche other , J 5 ro . John Havers , G-. Vf . of England , had travelled a long distance to join them , and it was a great pleasure to them to welcome him here . That brother hacl the reputationand most deservedly soof being one of the most
, , devoted , laborious , and , he could truly add , one of the most successful of those who laboured for the Craft . To him they were mainly indebted for that grand building , the new Freemasons' Lodge and Hall in London , as well as for many other services which he had rendered to Grand Lodge . The name of Havers throughout the Masonic World , and in this province , and in this borough in particularhad become as familiar as a
, household word , and he never heard the name without being reminded of the progress and prosperity of the Craft . Bro . J . HAVERS , P . G . J . W ., responded to the toast , and remarked that ifc would be a work of supererogation to -ay one word in favour of the Earl de Grey and Papon . Ifc was very .