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more calls have been made on its funds than an infant society is usuallysubject to , yet under tbe merciful protection of the G . A . O . T . U ., and supported as it is by the almost unanimous feeling of every Brother , we cannot for one moment doubt of its ultimate success . Indeed it has already been a means of support to some widows , who without it must have otherwise had recourse to parish relief . We may add that the noble P . G . M . has always been one of its most strenuous supporters
, and were any further testimony necessary to his praise , the fact of his never having been absent ( since his appointment ) from the annual duties of his office , would be sufficient to stamp his feeling of anxiety for the continued success of the Order . After a short relaxation , the Brethren sat down to a most elegant banquet , prepared by Bro . Biney , the worthy host of the Crown Hotel , which was characterised not only by every requisitebut by every dainty
, the season could afford . We will not attempt to particularize the way in which the various toasts were given , and the excellent speeches which accompanied them ; suffice it to say , that the way in which the healths of tbe R . W . P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., the P . G . S ., and the P . G . W ., were received , bore testimony to their popularity in the province . But the health of the Countess of Aboyne was hailed in a manner which must have been peculiarly gratifing to the R . W . P . G . M . and which
y , was acknowledged in a speech characteristic of the bonhomme of the speaker . The conviviality of the evening ivas somewhat damped by the necessity of the P . G . M . and tbe Brethren from the west of the province being obliged to submit themselves to the rigid rule of the railway directors , who would not accommodate their trains to the requirements of the Brethren ; but many of those who resided in a more conveniens
locality , enjoyed themselves until a later hour , ancl parted in the hope of soon meeting again to enjoy a clay which had been so replete with satisfaction , and without a single drawback to all present . The next P . G . L . will be held at Towcester .
OXFORD . —Apollo University Lodge . —On the 2 nd of May the Brethren of this Loclge assembled , when Bra . Lord Suffield , of Christ Church , P . G . M . for Norfolk , Rev . John Huyshe , of Brazennose College , P . P . G . Chap ., Devon , both active Members of the Apollo Lodge when at College , Bro . R . J . Spiers , recently appointed an Officer of Grand Lodge ancl Grand Chapter , Bro . Rev . J . Ridley , P . G . M . of Oxfordshirewere present . On this occasion Bro . H . Hughesand Bro . Still
, , were initiated , and the Hon . A . Byron and others passed . An elegant banquet was served at the conclusion of the business , and the addresses of Lord Suffield and Bro . Huyshe , referring to Masonry in past years , its present position , ancl its future prospects in the province of Oxford , were spirit stirring ancl full of interest . Alfred ( City ) Lodge . —On May 28 th the Brethren of this Lodge assembled in their Loclge Room for the despatch of business , when if ,
was communicated that a new Lodge would be opened , and its officers installed , at Hsnly-on-Thames , in this county , on Thursday , the 27 th of June . All the Brethren of this province were invited to attend on the occasion , ancl a large number purpose doing so . On the conclusion of the business the Brethren withdrew to the banquet room for refreshment , where the Stewards testified their anxiety to meet the wishes an ! promote the comfort of all present . The Worshipful Master ( Bro . Thomas ) was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of vor ,. j . K K
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Provincial.
more calls have been made on its funds than an infant society is usuallysubject to , yet under tbe merciful protection of the G . A . O . T . U ., and supported as it is by the almost unanimous feeling of every Brother , we cannot for one moment doubt of its ultimate success . Indeed it has already been a means of support to some widows , who without it must have otherwise had recourse to parish relief . We may add that the noble P . G . M . has always been one of its most strenuous supporters
, and were any further testimony necessary to his praise , the fact of his never having been absent ( since his appointment ) from the annual duties of his office , would be sufficient to stamp his feeling of anxiety for the continued success of the Order . After a short relaxation , the Brethren sat down to a most elegant banquet , prepared by Bro . Biney , the worthy host of the Crown Hotel , which was characterised not only by every requisitebut by every dainty
, the season could afford . We will not attempt to particularize the way in which the various toasts were given , and the excellent speeches which accompanied them ; suffice it to say , that the way in which the healths of tbe R . W . P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., the P . G . S ., and the P . G . W ., were received , bore testimony to their popularity in the province . But the health of the Countess of Aboyne was hailed in a manner which must have been peculiarly gratifing to the R . W . P . G . M . and which
y , was acknowledged in a speech characteristic of the bonhomme of the speaker . The conviviality of the evening ivas somewhat damped by the necessity of the P . G . M . and tbe Brethren from the west of the province being obliged to submit themselves to the rigid rule of the railway directors , who would not accommodate their trains to the requirements of the Brethren ; but many of those who resided in a more conveniens
locality , enjoyed themselves until a later hour , ancl parted in the hope of soon meeting again to enjoy a clay which had been so replete with satisfaction , and without a single drawback to all present . The next P . G . L . will be held at Towcester .
OXFORD . —Apollo University Lodge . —On the 2 nd of May the Brethren of this Loclge assembled , when Bra . Lord Suffield , of Christ Church , P . G . M . for Norfolk , Rev . John Huyshe , of Brazennose College , P . P . G . Chap ., Devon , both active Members of the Apollo Lodge when at College , Bro . R . J . Spiers , recently appointed an Officer of Grand Lodge ancl Grand Chapter , Bro . Rev . J . Ridley , P . G . M . of Oxfordshirewere present . On this occasion Bro . H . Hughesand Bro . Still
, , were initiated , and the Hon . A . Byron and others passed . An elegant banquet was served at the conclusion of the business , and the addresses of Lord Suffield and Bro . Huyshe , referring to Masonry in past years , its present position , ancl its future prospects in the province of Oxford , were spirit stirring ancl full of interest . Alfred ( City ) Lodge . —On May 28 th the Brethren of this Lodge assembled in their Loclge Room for the despatch of business , when if ,
was communicated that a new Lodge would be opened , and its officers installed , at Hsnly-on-Thames , in this county , on Thursday , the 27 th of June . All the Brethren of this province were invited to attend on the occasion , ancl a large number purpose doing so . On the conclusion of the business the Brethren withdrew to the banquet room for refreshment , where the Stewards testified their anxiety to meet the wishes an ! promote the comfort of all present . The Worshipful Master ( Bro . Thomas ) was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of vor ,. j . K K