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officers as follows : —Bros . T . J . Huddleston , Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Moore , Prov . J . G . W . Bev . A . Tighe Gregory , Prov . G . Chap . ; Spencer Freeman , Prov . G . Treas . ; F . B . Jennings , Prov . G . Reg . ; F . B . Marriott , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . Ranson , Prov . S . G . D . ; M . Abel , Prov . J . G . D . ; Chinnock , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; F . Long , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . E . 0 . Tidd , Prov . Assist . G . Sec . ; A . J . Barber , Prov . G . O . ; J . T . Helms , Prov . G . S B . ; Gardiner , Prov . G . Purst . ; Sheriff , Golding , Williams , Flory , and Geo . Bond , F . Betts , Prov . G Stewards ; Syer , Prov . G . Tyler . The Prov . G- Master announced that the next meeting would be held at Bungay , and the Provincial Grand Lodgo then closed .
THE BANQUET was served in the ancient Castle Hall , which was fitted up so as to form an elegant dining-room . The walls were hung on all sides with paintings executed by Bro . S . Lane , second master of the Hifccbarn School , who is undoubtedly a very clever and skilful artist . The deep recess of the old window , which was directly over the Prov . G . Master ' s chairwas tastefulland
, y , , indeed , eloquently decorated . In the centre was placed a large vase filled with evergreens , and above them towered masses of white lilies . At the foot of the vase was a deep bed of various ¦ coloured roses , effectively and harmoniously arranged . From the arch of the recess was suspended the arms of the Prince of Wales , encircled with laurel leaves , studded with white and pink roses . Opposite , and over the door , was placed the royal
arms ; underneath which was a large ink sketch of King Solomon ' s temple , from the clever pencil of Bro . Rounco , of Southwold . A quantity of smaller pictures and Masonic emblems , kindly lent by various brethren , residents in tho town , added to the appearance of the room . The gas pendants were also prettily ornamented . The repast was well served by Bro . J . W . King , of the Crown and Anchor Hotel ; to which upwards of one hnndred of the Masonic brethren sat down .
On the removal of the cloth , the Prov . G . Master gave "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , the Duke of Edinburgh , and the rest of the Royal Family . " These toasts were most cordially received and drank—more especially that which referred to the safe return of the Duke of Edinburgh . Next followed , "The G . M . of England , Earl Zetland . " "The D . G . M ., Earl de Grey and Ripon" ; which were drunk iu a manner usual amongst Masons .
The D . Prov . G . M . proposed , in deservedly eulogistic terms , " The Health of the Prov . G . M ., " which was drank amid loud and long continued cheering . The Prov . G . M ., in acknowledging the compliment , referred
to the condition of Masonry in Ireland , and said all public professions were forbidden in that country , with the exception of those connected with Masonry . After congratulating the brethren on the increasing prosperity of the province , the Right Worshipful Brother concluded by proposing " The Health of the D . Prov . G-M ., the Rev . E . I Lockwood . " Drank with Masonic honours . The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks .
The Prov . G . M . shortl y afterwards again rose , and proposed as a toast " The Visitors , " uniting with it the name of Bro . the Rev . F . Palmer , Prov . G . Chap , for Oxfordshire , which was drank most enthusiastically . Bro . the Rev . F . Palmer , ( Clopton , ) on rising to respond , was very warmly greeted by the brethren . After thanking them for the compliment paid him , he said he had only just come to
reside in the county , but thanks to the brethren of the Doric Lodge , he had been privileged to attend their P . G . Lodge on that occasion ; but he hoped when he appeared before them again it would not be in the capacity of a visitor , but as one of themselves .. He regarded Masonry as one of the greatest institutions of this country , and he believed there was a great future in store for it . There was no disguising tho fact that they were on the eve of a great change , and they ,
therefore , could not over estimate the value of sucli Societies as these , which brought them closer together . Here , as ¦ members of a Masonic Lodge , he as a clergyman , could meet them hand with hand , as members of one great Society , united by a common humanity . Masonry was an Institution for society at large , and he could only say that any clergyman who looked with cold eyes upon it , knew nothing about it . He again thanked them very much for the honour they had done him in so cordially receiving the toasfc of his health . The P . G . M . next gave the toasfc of fche P . G Officers , uniting with it the name of the P . G . Chap ., and thanks to him for
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the eloquent sermon they bad heard that day . ( The toasfc was drunk with masonic honours . ) The W . Bro , in reply to the compliment , especially referred to the valuable assistance he had received from the P . G . 0 . Bro . A . J . Barber , and also to the kindness and courtesy of Bro . Brereton , to whom ho felt deeply indebted . The manner in which the service had been conducted , he said , was exceedingly gratifying to him .
The P . G . M . in giving "The health of the W . M ' s . of Lodges , " alluded in well deserved terms to the exertions of Bro . F . Jennings , and the brethren of Lodge "Fidelity . " Bro . Jennings having responded , fche concluding toast was given , and the proceedings terminated about 10 o ' clock . This meeting of the p . G . L . was most successful in every way , and the brethren resident in Framlingham richly deserve the thanks of the whole province > for the heartiness of their reception , and the admirable manner in which the whole of the arrangements were carried out .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
; PERTH . On Saturday , the 11 th inst ., the foundation stone of the Wallace Factory was laid with full Masonic honours , the officiating lodge being the Scoon and Perth , No . 3 , of which lodge the proprietor of the factory , Bro . Shields , is a member . To give eclat to the proceedings , the Grand Lodge jewels and clothing were obtainedand the V . W . the Right Hon . Lord
, Kinnaird , the Prov . G . M ., kindly agreed to officiate and perform the ceremony . The brethren , about 250 in number , met in the County Hall , where the lodge was opened in proper form . The procession was then marshalled on the esplanade in front of the County Buildings , and proceeded to the factory , where the ceremony was to be performed . The ceremony having been completed in accordance with Masonic precedent , Bro .
Shields presented Lord Kinnaird with a handsome silver trowel , used on the occasion , as a memorial of the proceedings of fche day . Lord Kinnaird having returned thanks , the procession again formed and marched to the County Hall , where the lodge was closed . The streets through which the procession passed were crowded with spectators , and the ceremonial was witnessed by about 4 , 000 persons . A dinner and festival took place in the City Hall in the afternoon—Lord Kinnaird
presiding . The attendance was close on 150 , and the proceedings were of the most enjoyable nature . —[ We can only find space for the above short notice of this ceremony , but hope to be able next week to give a report in , extenso . —iEcl . F . M . ]
Ireland.
IRELAND .
BELFAST . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP THE NEW MASONIC HALL . The laying of the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall took place on the 24 th ult . For some time past our noble Order so firmly adhered to through long ages has been gradually gaining strength in Belfast as throughout the north . The want of a
suitable hall in which to hold district chapters and lodge meetings has been becoming daily more apparent . Within the last month or two , however , a company , having for one of its most active members Bro . Sir Charles Lanyon , M . P ., has been organised , and muter its auspices a site was obtained , operations commenced , and to-day the first stone of the hall and offices was laid according to the ancient rites of the Craft . The situation chosen is centralbeing approached from the market
, , Arthur-street and Anne-street , and is sufficiently large to admit the erection of a most extensive building . The day was looked forward to by tbe brethren with great glee , and to a very large extent the general public shared in the excitement . On all sides , save for a few yards along the left , nothing met the eye but a perfect sea of faces , while more in the centre the 1 , 200 brethren , as representatives of 33 lodges , were gathered together in motley array .
At eleven o'clock the proceedings were inaugurated b y the assembling of the brethren who were to take part in the procession in the Ulster Minor Hall , wearing the clothing and insignia of their respective orders , or the offices which they
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officers as follows : —Bros . T . J . Huddleston , Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Moore , Prov . J . G . W . Bev . A . Tighe Gregory , Prov . G . Chap . ; Spencer Freeman , Prov . G . Treas . ; F . B . Jennings , Prov . G . Reg . ; F . B . Marriott , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . Ranson , Prov . S . G . D . ; M . Abel , Prov . J . G . D . ; Chinnock , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; F . Long , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . E . 0 . Tidd , Prov . Assist . G . Sec . ; A . J . Barber , Prov . G . O . ; J . T . Helms , Prov . G . S B . ; Gardiner , Prov . G . Purst . ; Sheriff , Golding , Williams , Flory , and Geo . Bond , F . Betts , Prov . G Stewards ; Syer , Prov . G . Tyler . The Prov . G- Master announced that the next meeting would be held at Bungay , and the Provincial Grand Lodgo then closed .
THE BANQUET was served in the ancient Castle Hall , which was fitted up so as to form an elegant dining-room . The walls were hung on all sides with paintings executed by Bro . S . Lane , second master of the Hifccbarn School , who is undoubtedly a very clever and skilful artist . The deep recess of the old window , which was directly over the Prov . G . Master ' s chairwas tastefulland
, y , , indeed , eloquently decorated . In the centre was placed a large vase filled with evergreens , and above them towered masses of white lilies . At the foot of the vase was a deep bed of various ¦ coloured roses , effectively and harmoniously arranged . From the arch of the recess was suspended the arms of the Prince of Wales , encircled with laurel leaves , studded with white and pink roses . Opposite , and over the door , was placed the royal
arms ; underneath which was a large ink sketch of King Solomon ' s temple , from the clever pencil of Bro . Rounco , of Southwold . A quantity of smaller pictures and Masonic emblems , kindly lent by various brethren , residents in tho town , added to the appearance of the room . The gas pendants were also prettily ornamented . The repast was well served by Bro . J . W . King , of the Crown and Anchor Hotel ; to which upwards of one hnndred of the Masonic brethren sat down .
On the removal of the cloth , the Prov . G . Master gave "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , the Duke of Edinburgh , and the rest of the Royal Family . " These toasts were most cordially received and drank—more especially that which referred to the safe return of the Duke of Edinburgh . Next followed , "The G . M . of England , Earl Zetland . " "The D . G . M ., Earl de Grey and Ripon" ; which were drunk iu a manner usual amongst Masons .
The D . Prov . G . M . proposed , in deservedly eulogistic terms , " The Health of the Prov . G . M ., " which was drank amid loud and long continued cheering . The Prov . G . M ., in acknowledging the compliment , referred
to the condition of Masonry in Ireland , and said all public professions were forbidden in that country , with the exception of those connected with Masonry . After congratulating the brethren on the increasing prosperity of the province , the Right Worshipful Brother concluded by proposing " The Health of the D . Prov . G-M ., the Rev . E . I Lockwood . " Drank with Masonic honours . The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks .
The Prov . G . M . shortl y afterwards again rose , and proposed as a toast " The Visitors , " uniting with it the name of Bro . the Rev . F . Palmer , Prov . G . Chap , for Oxfordshire , which was drank most enthusiastically . Bro . the Rev . F . Palmer , ( Clopton , ) on rising to respond , was very warmly greeted by the brethren . After thanking them for the compliment paid him , he said he had only just come to
reside in the county , but thanks to the brethren of the Doric Lodge , he had been privileged to attend their P . G . Lodge on that occasion ; but he hoped when he appeared before them again it would not be in the capacity of a visitor , but as one of themselves .. He regarded Masonry as one of the greatest institutions of this country , and he believed there was a great future in store for it . There was no disguising tho fact that they were on the eve of a great change , and they ,
therefore , could not over estimate the value of sucli Societies as these , which brought them closer together . Here , as ¦ members of a Masonic Lodge , he as a clergyman , could meet them hand with hand , as members of one great Society , united by a common humanity . Masonry was an Institution for society at large , and he could only say that any clergyman who looked with cold eyes upon it , knew nothing about it . He again thanked them very much for the honour they had done him in so cordially receiving the toasfc of his health . The P . G . M . next gave the toasfc of fche P . G Officers , uniting with it the name of the P . G . Chap ., and thanks to him for
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the eloquent sermon they bad heard that day . ( The toasfc was drunk with masonic honours . ) The W . Bro , in reply to the compliment , especially referred to the valuable assistance he had received from the P . G . 0 . Bro . A . J . Barber , and also to the kindness and courtesy of Bro . Brereton , to whom ho felt deeply indebted . The manner in which the service had been conducted , he said , was exceedingly gratifying to him .
The P . G . M . in giving "The health of the W . M ' s . of Lodges , " alluded in well deserved terms to the exertions of Bro . F . Jennings , and the brethren of Lodge "Fidelity . " Bro . Jennings having responded , fche concluding toast was given , and the proceedings terminated about 10 o ' clock . This meeting of the p . G . L . was most successful in every way , and the brethren resident in Framlingham richly deserve the thanks of the whole province > for the heartiness of their reception , and the admirable manner in which the whole of the arrangements were carried out .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
; PERTH . On Saturday , the 11 th inst ., the foundation stone of the Wallace Factory was laid with full Masonic honours , the officiating lodge being the Scoon and Perth , No . 3 , of which lodge the proprietor of the factory , Bro . Shields , is a member . To give eclat to the proceedings , the Grand Lodge jewels and clothing were obtainedand the V . W . the Right Hon . Lord
, Kinnaird , the Prov . G . M ., kindly agreed to officiate and perform the ceremony . The brethren , about 250 in number , met in the County Hall , where the lodge was opened in proper form . The procession was then marshalled on the esplanade in front of the County Buildings , and proceeded to the factory , where the ceremony was to be performed . The ceremony having been completed in accordance with Masonic precedent , Bro .
Shields presented Lord Kinnaird with a handsome silver trowel , used on the occasion , as a memorial of the proceedings of fche day . Lord Kinnaird having returned thanks , the procession again formed and marched to the County Hall , where the lodge was closed . The streets through which the procession passed were crowded with spectators , and the ceremonial was witnessed by about 4 , 000 persons . A dinner and festival took place in the City Hall in the afternoon—Lord Kinnaird
presiding . The attendance was close on 150 , and the proceedings were of the most enjoyable nature . —[ We can only find space for the above short notice of this ceremony , but hope to be able next week to give a report in , extenso . —iEcl . F . M . ]
Ireland.
IRELAND .
BELFAST . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP THE NEW MASONIC HALL . The laying of the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall took place on the 24 th ult . For some time past our noble Order so firmly adhered to through long ages has been gradually gaining strength in Belfast as throughout the north . The want of a
suitable hall in which to hold district chapters and lodge meetings has been becoming daily more apparent . Within the last month or two , however , a company , having for one of its most active members Bro . Sir Charles Lanyon , M . P ., has been organised , and muter its auspices a site was obtained , operations commenced , and to-day the first stone of the hall and offices was laid according to the ancient rites of the Craft . The situation chosen is centralbeing approached from the market
, , Arthur-street and Anne-street , and is sufficiently large to admit the erection of a most extensive building . The day was looked forward to by tbe brethren with great glee , and to a very large extent the general public shared in the excitement . On all sides , save for a few yards along the left , nothing met the eye but a perfect sea of faces , while more in the centre the 1 , 200 brethren , as representatives of 33 lodges , were gathered together in motley array .
At eleven o'clock the proceedings were inaugurated b y the assembling of the brethren who were to take part in the procession in the Ulster Minor Hall , wearing the clothing and insignia of their respective orders , or the offices which they