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Masonic Intelligence.
Wakefield , . where they were joined by a numerous body of Brothers from the neighbouring towns , and proceeded from thence in due form , and in the dresses of their respective offices and degrees ( accompanied by a fine band of music ) to St . John's Church . The order of the procession was nearly as follows : —Two Tylers , with drawn swords ; Band of Music , two and two ; Lodge No . 542 , in proper order ; Lodge No . 517 , ditto ; Lodge No . 513 , ditto ; Lodge No . 512 ditto ; Lodge No . 1 S 9 ditto ; Lodge No . 517
, , , ditto ; Lodge of Unanimity ( joined by a small number of Brothers from Halifax , No . 61 ); T y ler ; Deacons , with wands ; Apprentices , two and two ; Fellow-Crafts , ditto ; Master Masons , ditto- Secretary and Treasurer ; Senior and Junior Wardens ; Past Master ; Bible , Square , and Compasses , on a velvet cushion , carried by Brother Dennison ; Master , and Prelate ; Two Stewards , with wands .
On the procession entering the church , Brother Sampson played the Det . iingen Te Deum ; which was succeeded by recitative and air , at the opening of tbe Messiah , sung by Mrs . Arnold . After the morning prayer , ' He shall feed his fork , ' Sec . also by Mrs . Arnold . Before and after sermon , a hymn on Masonry ( written by the Master , and set by Brother Sampson ) was performed by the choir of the church , with admirable effeft . An occasional sermon was delivered by Brother Munkhouse , from ACTs xx . verse 32 , which was a
sensible , ingenious , and well written discourse ; full of charity , and exhortations to practical piety and virtue . The procession , both to and from church , was conducted with the utmost propriety . The number of spectators from the windows , and the crowd that attended the procession , were very great . It is computed there were not less than 1800 or 2000 people in the church . The Brothers were accommodated at dinner with a room adjoining the Black Bull , in which they sat down at one table 109 : together with the
Stewards and others , the number of the Brethren present amounted to 120 . To the affability and cheerfulness of the R . W . M . Linecar , and the extreme care , attention , and management of the Stewards , the Brothers were greatly indebted for the regularity and decorum with which the whole business ofthe day was conducted . Due regard was had to the objects of charity pi oposed by the respective Lodges . Many Masonic , loyal , and constitutional toasts were given from the chair , and some excellent songs were sung by the Brothers .
The whole of this large and respectable assembly broke up before eight o ' clock ; and so truly pleasing and satisfactory were the occurrences of the day , that 'they cannot fail of being long remembered with extreme gratification , and highly to die honour and credit of this most excellent Institution !
MIDDLESEX , ON Wednesday , the 27 th of June , a very respectable body of Masons assembled at the Lodge of Antiquity , No . i , Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-Street , Lincoln ' s Inn-fields , previously to the adjournment for the Summer months of July , August , and September ; and after the business of Masonry was fully disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and adjourned until Wednesday the 24 th day of October .
ANNUAL COUNTRY STEWARDS' FEAST . A VERY numerous and respeCfable body of Brethren attended the Annual Celebration ofthe Country Stewards' Feast , on Thursday , the 5 th of July , at Cannonbury House , Islington ; where Brother Edward Dowling , with his usual attention to the interests cf this Society , had the honour to preside . An elegant dinner , many loyal songs and toasts , and a libera ! collection for the benefit of the Freemasons' Charity School , peculiarly distinguished this meeting . The day was spent with the greatest conviviality and harmony .
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Masonic Intelligence.
Wakefield , . where they were joined by a numerous body of Brothers from the neighbouring towns , and proceeded from thence in due form , and in the dresses of their respective offices and degrees ( accompanied by a fine band of music ) to St . John's Church . The order of the procession was nearly as follows : —Two Tylers , with drawn swords ; Band of Music , two and two ; Lodge No . 542 , in proper order ; Lodge No . 517 , ditto ; Lodge No . 513 , ditto ; Lodge No . 512 ditto ; Lodge No . 1 S 9 ditto ; Lodge No . 517
, , , ditto ; Lodge of Unanimity ( joined by a small number of Brothers from Halifax , No . 61 ); T y ler ; Deacons , with wands ; Apprentices , two and two ; Fellow-Crafts , ditto ; Master Masons , ditto- Secretary and Treasurer ; Senior and Junior Wardens ; Past Master ; Bible , Square , and Compasses , on a velvet cushion , carried by Brother Dennison ; Master , and Prelate ; Two Stewards , with wands .
On the procession entering the church , Brother Sampson played the Det . iingen Te Deum ; which was succeeded by recitative and air , at the opening of tbe Messiah , sung by Mrs . Arnold . After the morning prayer , ' He shall feed his fork , ' Sec . also by Mrs . Arnold . Before and after sermon , a hymn on Masonry ( written by the Master , and set by Brother Sampson ) was performed by the choir of the church , with admirable effeft . An occasional sermon was delivered by Brother Munkhouse , from ACTs xx . verse 32 , which was a
sensible , ingenious , and well written discourse ; full of charity , and exhortations to practical piety and virtue . The procession , both to and from church , was conducted with the utmost propriety . The number of spectators from the windows , and the crowd that attended the procession , were very great . It is computed there were not less than 1800 or 2000 people in the church . The Brothers were accommodated at dinner with a room adjoining the Black Bull , in which they sat down at one table 109 : together with the
Stewards and others , the number of the Brethren present amounted to 120 . To the affability and cheerfulness of the R . W . M . Linecar , and the extreme care , attention , and management of the Stewards , the Brothers were greatly indebted for the regularity and decorum with which the whole business ofthe day was conducted . Due regard was had to the objects of charity pi oposed by the respective Lodges . Many Masonic , loyal , and constitutional toasts were given from the chair , and some excellent songs were sung by the Brothers .
The whole of this large and respectable assembly broke up before eight o ' clock ; and so truly pleasing and satisfactory were the occurrences of the day , that 'they cannot fail of being long remembered with extreme gratification , and highly to die honour and credit of this most excellent Institution !
MIDDLESEX , ON Wednesday , the 27 th of June , a very respectable body of Masons assembled at the Lodge of Antiquity , No . i , Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-Street , Lincoln ' s Inn-fields , previously to the adjournment for the Summer months of July , August , and September ; and after the business of Masonry was fully disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and adjourned until Wednesday the 24 th day of October .
ANNUAL COUNTRY STEWARDS' FEAST . A VERY numerous and respeCfable body of Brethren attended the Annual Celebration ofthe Country Stewards' Feast , on Thursday , the 5 th of July , at Cannonbury House , Islington ; where Brother Edward Dowling , with his usual attention to the interests cf this Society , had the honour to preside . An elegant dinner , many loyal songs and toasts , and a libera ! collection for the benefit of the Freemasons' Charity School , peculiarly distinguished this meeting . The day was spent with the greatest conviviality and harmony .