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Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
WE have to return our sincere Thanhs to a very -worthy Brother , our Correspondent at Birmingham , for his kind communication of the following particulars , accompanied with a Song sung at the Dedication of the Shakspere Lodge , ( No . 516 ) at STRATFORD ON AVON , on Tuesday the 4 th of June , inst . and ¦ which we are happy to insert , as we doubt not it will be very accept " able to all our Brethren . ¦
Ym I . ON Tuesday the 4 th inst . a grand Procession took place at Straf ford on Avon , in consequence of the Dedication of the SHAKSPERE LODGE of MASONS in that town , which was most respectably attended by the different Lodges : —indeed , never since the Celebration of the Jubilee has there been such a numerous and
elegant ' assemblage of people ; the Ladies in particular seeming to vie with each other , who . should best express their respect on the occasion . The whole of the business was conducted in such a manner , as reflected the greatest credit on the respective Brethren who superintended the order of Procession . The Thanks of the County is justly due to Mr . JAMES TIMMINS , the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master , for the very able and elegant manner in which he delivered the Lectures ; and the uniform and orderly behaviour of the Brethren gave the most entire satisfaction to an admiring and delighted Populace . On the 5 th a Free Ball was given , which for Beauty and Brilliancy , far surpassed any thing of the kind ever remembered at
Stratford . Every Brother appeared in his Apron , and the Grand Provincial Officers , and the Masters and Officers of the different Lodges wore their Sashes and Jewels . One Brother wore a suit of Buttons with Masonic Emblems , & c . elegantly set , which cost upwards of Ten Guineas , and many wore , Aprons worth from Five to Ten Pounds each .
The following Song was composed and sung upon the occasion by Mr . JAMES BISSET , STEWARD 0 / the ST . AJ . BAN ' L ODGE , Birmingham , TLIE corner Stone , this Day , we have , By solemn Dedication , Of Stratford Lodge most firmly laid On our most grand Foundation ,,
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Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
WE have to return our sincere Thanhs to a very -worthy Brother , our Correspondent at Birmingham , for his kind communication of the following particulars , accompanied with a Song sung at the Dedication of the Shakspere Lodge , ( No . 516 ) at STRATFORD ON AVON , on Tuesday the 4 th of June , inst . and ¦ which we are happy to insert , as we doubt not it will be very accept " able to all our Brethren . ¦
Ym I . ON Tuesday the 4 th inst . a grand Procession took place at Straf ford on Avon , in consequence of the Dedication of the SHAKSPERE LODGE of MASONS in that town , which was most respectably attended by the different Lodges : —indeed , never since the Celebration of the Jubilee has there been such a numerous and
elegant ' assemblage of people ; the Ladies in particular seeming to vie with each other , who . should best express their respect on the occasion . The whole of the business was conducted in such a manner , as reflected the greatest credit on the respective Brethren who superintended the order of Procession . The Thanks of the County is justly due to Mr . JAMES TIMMINS , the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master , for the very able and elegant manner in which he delivered the Lectures ; and the uniform and orderly behaviour of the Brethren gave the most entire satisfaction to an admiring and delighted Populace . On the 5 th a Free Ball was given , which for Beauty and Brilliancy , far surpassed any thing of the kind ever remembered at
Stratford . Every Brother appeared in his Apron , and the Grand Provincial Officers , and the Masters and Officers of the different Lodges wore their Sashes and Jewels . One Brother wore a suit of Buttons with Masonic Emblems , & c . elegantly set , which cost upwards of Ten Guineas , and many wore , Aprons worth from Five to Ten Pounds each .
The following Song was composed and sung upon the occasion by Mr . JAMES BISSET , STEWARD 0 / the ST . AJ . BAN ' L ODGE , Birmingham , TLIE corner Stone , this Day , we have , By solemn Dedication , Of Stratford Lodge most firmly laid On our most grand Foundation ,,