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Provincial.
the Great Architect for this ; next , to the Provincial Chief ; and then to the Master AVardens , other Officers , Brethren , and Visitors , who were thus assembled and added another Lodge to the working Craft of England . So mote it be .
1 he vicinity of Croydon to the metropolis , will afford London Brethren , especiall y during the summer months , to enjoy profit and pleasure every fourth Friday . UYTHK , June t . —PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR KENT . —The morning was ushered in hy an harmonious peal upon the bells of the church , by a select band of change ringers , invited especiall y for the occasionto assist in the celebration of a festivalin which not onlthe
, , y "Brethren of the mystic tie , " but also the inhabitants of Hythe , and of the surrounding neighbourhood , felt a livel y interest ; this being the first provincial meeting of the Fraternity ever held at Hythe . The day proved remarkabl y fine , and the constant arrival of carriages conveying Brethren , ancl others led by curiosity , or in discharge of relative duties , presented a most animated scene in the town . The Lodges held at Rochester , Margate , Canterbury , and Dartford , were represented b
y deputation ; those of Chatham and Ramsgate , by their respective Masters and Wardens & c . The Dover Lodge attended numerously ; and the Lodge of Prince Edwin , Hythe , mustered well . Folkestone , Gravesend , and Deal Lodges appear dormant . The Provincial Grand Lod ge was held in Hill-Side House , which , being at present unoccupied , was kindl y lent to the Fraternity , and was found admirabl suited for the occasionNumerous parties of ladies
y . and gentlemen were admitted ( during the morning , before the Lodges were opened ) to view the furniture and regalia of the Craft , ancl appeared much pleased at the attention manifested bv the Brethren , in indul ging their wishes , so far as they could with propriety be complied
The Ri ght AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the County ( A . C . AVindeyer , Epq . ) presided in the absence of the Honourable Twiselton Fiennes , ivho was expected to have been present , he being the Provincial Grand Master . After the transaction of various duties in the P . G . Lodge , the procession to the church took place ; it was arranged according to rule , and was well conducted by the Master of the Ceremonies . The evening service of the day was read b y Bro Edwin Bironthe
; sermon was preached by the Very AVorshipful the I rovmcial Grand Chaplain , Bro . Daniel Jones , of Deptford , from the 29 th chapter of Job , verses 12 and 13- "Because I delivered tbe poor that cried , and the fatherless , and him that had none to help him ; the messing of him that was read y to perish came upon me , and 1 caused the widow ' s heart to sing for joy . " This text enabled the Reverend Brother to explain to a most numerous and attentive congregation , the virtues of benevolence founded
on charity , as the characteristics of the Order ; and to point out tiie manner in which they are illustrated and exemplified , both in the actions and instructions of this Fraternity , in the world , ancl in their tyled Lodges . He instanced several great and remarkable benefits derived from a knowledge of the mysteries ; adverted to the charitable foundations of the Freemasons ; and explained such points ancl parallels as the laws of the Craft allowed him to clo , without infringing upon the well-understood landmarks of the insti-, tution . At the conclusion of the service a collection Was made b y the Brethren
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Provincial.
the Great Architect for this ; next , to the Provincial Chief ; and then to the Master AVardens , other Officers , Brethren , and Visitors , who were thus assembled and added another Lodge to the working Craft of England . So mote it be .
1 he vicinity of Croydon to the metropolis , will afford London Brethren , especiall y during the summer months , to enjoy profit and pleasure every fourth Friday . UYTHK , June t . —PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR KENT . —The morning was ushered in hy an harmonious peal upon the bells of the church , by a select band of change ringers , invited especiall y for the occasionto assist in the celebration of a festivalin which not onlthe
, , y "Brethren of the mystic tie , " but also the inhabitants of Hythe , and of the surrounding neighbourhood , felt a livel y interest ; this being the first provincial meeting of the Fraternity ever held at Hythe . The day proved remarkabl y fine , and the constant arrival of carriages conveying Brethren , ancl others led by curiosity , or in discharge of relative duties , presented a most animated scene in the town . The Lodges held at Rochester , Margate , Canterbury , and Dartford , were represented b
y deputation ; those of Chatham and Ramsgate , by their respective Masters and Wardens & c . The Dover Lodge attended numerously ; and the Lodge of Prince Edwin , Hythe , mustered well . Folkestone , Gravesend , and Deal Lodges appear dormant . The Provincial Grand Lod ge was held in Hill-Side House , which , being at present unoccupied , was kindl y lent to the Fraternity , and was found admirabl suited for the occasionNumerous parties of ladies
y . and gentlemen were admitted ( during the morning , before the Lodges were opened ) to view the furniture and regalia of the Craft , ancl appeared much pleased at the attention manifested bv the Brethren , in indul ging their wishes , so far as they could with propriety be complied
The Ri ght AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the County ( A . C . AVindeyer , Epq . ) presided in the absence of the Honourable Twiselton Fiennes , ivho was expected to have been present , he being the Provincial Grand Master . After the transaction of various duties in the P . G . Lodge , the procession to the church took place ; it was arranged according to rule , and was well conducted by the Master of the Ceremonies . The evening service of the day was read b y Bro Edwin Bironthe
; sermon was preached by the Very AVorshipful the I rovmcial Grand Chaplain , Bro . Daniel Jones , of Deptford , from the 29 th chapter of Job , verses 12 and 13- "Because I delivered tbe poor that cried , and the fatherless , and him that had none to help him ; the messing of him that was read y to perish came upon me , and 1 caused the widow ' s heart to sing for joy . " This text enabled the Reverend Brother to explain to a most numerous and attentive congregation , the virtues of benevolence founded
on charity , as the characteristics of the Order ; and to point out tiie manner in which they are illustrated and exemplified , both in the actions and instructions of this Fraternity , in the world , ancl in their tyled Lodges . He instanced several great and remarkable benefits derived from a knowledge of the mysteries ; adverted to the charitable foundations of the Freemasons ; and explained such points ancl parallels as the laws of the Craft allowed him to clo , without infringing upon the well-understood landmarks of the insti-, tution . At the conclusion of the service a collection Was made b y the Brethren