The Sun.
London, England, 1822-08-12 00:00:00

A IBAVD OF`MUSIC.

Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire, viz.
Provincial Grand Tiler—The Sword.
Provincial Grand Organist--A Lyre.
Provincial Grand Swbrd Bearer.

Provincial Grand Superintendant of Worka—Semicircular.

Protractor.
Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies—Cross Rods.
Provincial Grand Junior Deacon—Dove.
Provincial Grand Senior DeatonOliVe Branch. "
Provincial Grand Secretary—Cross Pens, with a lie.
Provincial Grand Registrar—Seal of the Provincial Grand
Lod, e.
Provincial Grand Treasurer—Chased Key.
Provincial Grind Chaplain—Book, within et Triangle.
Provincial Junior Grand Warden—The Plumb.
Provincial Senior Grand Warden—The Level. •
Banner of the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire. ,

, PROVINCIAL GRAND 111 ASTERS
bearing the Compasses
. and Square, with a Star in the centre. • '?;

Two Stewards.
A Tiler.

On arriving at the church the procession halted; and the
brethren having formed in open column, the Right orshipful
the P. G. M. with his officers, advanced up the centre, and
entered the church, where they were conducted by the Stewards
to the Pew set apart for them: The Lodges then followed in
succession, and the brethren having taken their :feats, Divine
Service was commenced by the Rev. H. Hopkins, the Rector.
The Psalms, Te. Deno?, and. Jubilate, were channted with fine
effect by some of the Gentlemen and boys belonging to the
Cathedral choir ; and previOus.to the sermon, the Collect for
the 14th Sunday after Trinity was sung in a chaste and impres-
sive style by Brother Smith and the Cathedral choristers. This
was a composition from the pen of the Provincial Grand Or-
ganist, Dr. Chard, and was universally admired. An appro-
priate discourse was addressedto.the brotherhood by the Rev.
J. Hopkins, the P. G. C., from Proverbs,, c, 11, A
tale bearer revealeth secrets ; but he that is of a faithful spirit
concealeth the matter."

The Rev. Gentleman, after noticing the proneness of mars--
kind to err, and the mercy of the Almighty towards, us,• said,
that we were created by the wisdom of an Being,
and placed on this side of Heaven for the mutual assistance
of. each 'other.' This *`was' indeed inerey and wisdom from
above so kindl designed hy, roviderice as to prove the
attractive principle that united the various claSses of men._
If'was (said the preacher) in the. early ages of the world that
-magma became united by one common tie Of love, harmony
and' concord ; one common feeling was, the -individual and com-
bined interest of all its niembers. If we inquire into, or con-
salt; ancient or modern history, particularly the sacred volume,
we shall be convinced of the high estimation in which our order •
has been held from the beginning of the.world, and the particu-
lar honours at all times paid to the Royal Art. :The Kings,
and Nobles of the earth, the wise,' the great,' and the mighty,
even in the midst of the splendour of their doMinion, have laid
aside the garb of royalty—have exchanged the sceptre. and the
sword for thehUmble and less costly, though not less valuable,
insignia of masonry ; and were decorated with the symbols of
the Royal. Art. They who have subjugated nations and
founded kingdoms have allied themselves to masonry, which
not only claims, but demands, the respect of the world. Ma-
sonry, when duly practised, is most honourable to the human
heart ; and who is he that is a mason that dares not so prac-
tise ? Continue then, my brethren, faithful to the 'trust which
has been reposed in you, and you shall be rewarded at the
fountain of light.
Masonry is neither a Subverter of the laws of kingdoms; nor
does it interfere With 'the religion or polity of kings or nations.
On the contrary, by it the laws are upheld, religion supported,'
morals' respected, and every virtue; which can dignify and raise
our nature, is promoted and increased by it, It openly dis-
claims all interference with any thing that may create disorder
and confusion ; and they who are at all acquainted with the
diffusive nature of its benevolent designs cannot but approve of
a noble 'generous institution, which the malice of the world can
neither injure nor degrade. The great and honourable of the
earth are its protectors ; and the honour of masonry is as lasting
as its name; for that must be 'good which has its source from
wisdom arid poweneven front God, the supreme architect of
HeaVen ; all attempts, therefore, to undermine the fotindation
of the building will be in vain. Freemasonry;' the more it is
known, the more it will be approved by the wise and good ; and
the conduct of a true mason will rise superior, disappoint
the malignant and confound the wicked. It shall ensure the
patronage of the wise and good, who feel convinced that'the
principles it inculcc.tes are calculated, in a most especial man-
ner, to enforce the observance of our duty to our God, our
neighbour, and to each other as brethren.
Many well-Wishers to our order have no doubt attended to-
day in the expectation of gaining some knowledge of masonic
mysteries from this discourse; bur these it isnot my province
to elucidate ; they are retained in the bosoms of those in whom
they are reposed with fidelity, and there is an appointed place
set apart for the due execution of their lablour as masons, 13ut,
because the secrets of masonry have never been divulged, many
individuals in high estimation as wise and learned, have de-
clared their firm belief that the secret of masonry is a mere de=
lusion ; that we find nothing better under the sun than to eat,
drink, and be merry. Was this the mason's Motto ?—could
he lower his mind to this lei-el ?—could he degrade the image
of him by whom he was created ?—coitld 'he 'square his life
and actions 'to this basis ?—certainly not. To 'declare to
you the millions of her sons that have been fed, clothed, edu-
cated, and assistain life, by the charity of our Order; would
be to derogate- from the lieaven-born .virtue—to boast of the
particular protection,' of thefatherly care extended:to.the love-
liest part of our race, would be to take away from its merits.,
The light the Mason has received, 'the reward' he Wei for;
honours which. he aspires to, cheer hint in his labours, and.
advance him in his work ; and every true mason, from the ap-
prentice; Who aiSists tlielaboitrei, to the Right Worshipful the
Grand Master who sneeeeded 'his present most gracious
jesty, has kept inviolate .the secret of masonry e and .thisfact
bears rile out in 'the assertion, that they have acted as tries

The Rev. Gentleman concluded by exhorting-them to live in
brotherly love among, themselves, and to walk in humility. Let
us then chdrish ( said fie) every kind and benevolent action that Can
assist human nature, and let this practice be the everlasting ce-
ment of our order. I.et us constantly strive against the powers of
darkness, let the Christian andthe man be seen in the temperate
use of the good things of this life, that we may be ex.
amplts•of sobriety atat frugality ; thereby we shall be enabled
to apportion our means, to the assistance of those who have a
right to claim our charity. Let us, as brethren, if 'possible, be
of one mind ; let. nothing be done in strife or vain glory, and
let us abhor every act 'that tends to lees4n the dignity of the
mason or the man.
The foregoing detached passages from s most appropriate
discourse will make those of bur 'cadets who were not present
acquainted with its, general tenor. Service being con.•
eluded, -the proceSsion returned in the same order to the
Castle, the bands playing a masonic air. Sir William
De Crcspigny then took the chair ;' and the business of the
Lodge was resumed but as we cannot unveil •the pew-
tralia, we must content ourselves with stating, that at its
termination a 'final procession took place to St. John's House,
where nearly 150 of the brethren sat down to a sumptuous en-
tertainment, provided by Brother Foster, and served up in a
Very excellent manner. The P. G. M. presided at the testive
board, and by his polite attentions and urbanity of man.
ners, greatly augmented the feativity, of the day. On the
removal of the cloth, the health of his Majesty, as Patron
.of the Order, was drunk in. a most enthusiastic manner ; as
were those of the most worshipful the Grand 3laster the
Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York, and all the Royal
Family. The customary masonic toasts succeeded, and the
evening was enlivened by the introduction• of several songs.
Brother Dr. Chard, by particular request, sung, with fine effect,
the Ode composed by him on the Installation of the present
P. G-, M. at Southampton. 'the bands occasionally played seve-
ral beautiful airs during the dinner and subserpient to it.—
Ladies were admitted to the room, who remained till the Chair-
man drunk their healths, courteously intimating to them that
the time had arrived when he must reluctantlyrequest their de-
parture. In the evening there was a ball at the White Hart
Inn, which was well attended, and the lively dance, with little
intermission, kept up till after daybreak. •
The order and regularity with which the whole was con-
ducted may be attributed to the admirable arrangement and
indefatigable' attention of the Stewards, Brothers Doller and
:Todd.. Tickets were issued to• admit ladies into the church,
previous to the entry of the procession, and the galleries pre-
sented a fine display of` youth and beauty. The scene was
truly splendid and, impressive, and we seldom on any occasion
have witnessectsuch an appearance of gaiety and bustle in the
town. Notwithstamding.the concourse of spectators, not an in-
cident occurred to cloud the. general hilarity of a day which
claims a distitiguighed place in our civic annals. We conclude
this account by adopting a quotation from a respectable cotem-
porary, in allusion to a similar meeting recently held.
" 0 Brethren ! still pursue the task divine ; '
For you hath Rectitude mark'd out the line.
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Behold Humility the level bear,
And 'Justice, ateady.handed, fix the square.

Within your Lodge-hath Frien6hip -plated her throne,

There Unity bath knit her sacred zone ; ' '
There Reason with simplicity of soul ;
There modest Mirth and Temp'rance guard the bowl ;
There moral Music lifts her tuneful lore,
And. Secrecy sits smiling at the door ;
Conscious, though not to prying mortals given,
That all your precepts are appruv'd by Heaven
Conscious, that all who aim at Virtue's goal,
BearyOur essential mysersics in their soul."

*.* Although 'Thursday is the day appropriated for the in:.
sertion of Ilfasonie information, ye deem rt necessary to insert
the foregoing article, in..conseqncnce,of its temporary nature
and.litlportance•to the Craft. • • .
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