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proceedings of the day . Those who had been appointed to make the necessary arrangements , discharged their duties faithfully and satisfactorily , and at high twelve , an Encampment was opened by the Eminent P . Grand Commander . The ceremony which took precedence of all others , was that of Convocation , on any occasion an interesting one , but on this , rendered more than ordinarily so , by the perfection ancl solemn dignity with which it was conducted . At its conclusion the Eminent P .
Grand Commander referred to the AA arrant of Constitution , and having ascertained , by open enquiry , that his appointment as Eminent Commander was unanimously approved , he assumed the command of the Encampment , and commenced the duties of his exalted station by pointing out their duties to his Captains commanding columns . Tiie Almoner and E querry were then elected in due form , and the other officers were appointed by the Eminent Commanderwho thenin an eloquent and
, , impressive address exhorted all to be diligent , punctual , and faithful . The appointments and arrangements of the Encampment being now complete in all their details , ballots were taken for the candidates for admission , when all being unanimously approved , twelve , of the fourteen , were presented for installation into the Order . It is not an easy task , to speak in adequate terms of praise of the manner in which the Eminent Commander performed with so numerous a body of candidates , this arduous
ancl important ceremony . No one , unless possessed of incompatable energy would have undertaken to do it ; and no one , unless possessed of the hi ghest order of ability , and the profoundest acquirements in the science , could have done it with that elegance and accuracy which so remarkabl y distinguished the whole performance . Nor can we speak too highly of the important services volunteered , and so ably discharged by the Eminent Sir Knight Spiers , who officiated as Expert , or justly omit the praise due to the other officerswho by their diligence and care did so
, much to render all efficient . The work was perfect , and elicited frequent expressions of admiration from the distinguished visitors . At five o ' clock the Encampment was closed , the labours of the day having occupied without intermission the whole of five hours . At six o ' clock the Sir Knights sat down to the enjoyment of a sumptuous banquet , which was liberally provided ancl well served . The remainder of the evening was trul " a feast of reason " -with "flow of soul . "
y Loyalty , brotherly love , and zeal for the advancement of the Order , distinguished all the proceedings . Soon after ten o ' clock the toast of "All distressed Knights Templar , & c . " was proposed , and the charity box having been sent round , the contributions on their behalf was found to amount to upwards of five pounds ; this characteristic act was the final one , and so terminated a meeting that will long be held in pleasurable remembrance by those who had the gratification of being present at it .
WORCESTER , June 13 , 1850 . —Sir and Brother , —Your correspondent takes the opportunity to congratulate you and the Brethren generall y in tins province upon the appearance of your " Freemasons' Quarterly-Magazine and Review , " feeling assured that such a publication is essential to the best interests of the Craft , and that it will be hailed as a " new star in the west ; " the quarterly appearance of which the Brethren in this part of the kingdom will expect with pleasing anticipation : hoping that it will be the bond of Masonic friendship , the standard of uniformity in action and practice , and devoid of those personalities which have made your correspondent and many Brethren well-disposed to a " Quarterly communication , " stand aloof , and afraid , as it were , to
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proceedings of the day . Those who had been appointed to make the necessary arrangements , discharged their duties faithfully and satisfactorily , and at high twelve , an Encampment was opened by the Eminent P . Grand Commander . The ceremony which took precedence of all others , was that of Convocation , on any occasion an interesting one , but on this , rendered more than ordinarily so , by the perfection ancl solemn dignity with which it was conducted . At its conclusion the Eminent P .
Grand Commander referred to the AA arrant of Constitution , and having ascertained , by open enquiry , that his appointment as Eminent Commander was unanimously approved , he assumed the command of the Encampment , and commenced the duties of his exalted station by pointing out their duties to his Captains commanding columns . Tiie Almoner and E querry were then elected in due form , and the other officers were appointed by the Eminent Commanderwho thenin an eloquent and
, , impressive address exhorted all to be diligent , punctual , and faithful . The appointments and arrangements of the Encampment being now complete in all their details , ballots were taken for the candidates for admission , when all being unanimously approved , twelve , of the fourteen , were presented for installation into the Order . It is not an easy task , to speak in adequate terms of praise of the manner in which the Eminent Commander performed with so numerous a body of candidates , this arduous
ancl important ceremony . No one , unless possessed of incompatable energy would have undertaken to do it ; and no one , unless possessed of the hi ghest order of ability , and the profoundest acquirements in the science , could have done it with that elegance and accuracy which so remarkabl y distinguished the whole performance . Nor can we speak too highly of the important services volunteered , and so ably discharged by the Eminent Sir Knight Spiers , who officiated as Expert , or justly omit the praise due to the other officerswho by their diligence and care did so
, much to render all efficient . The work was perfect , and elicited frequent expressions of admiration from the distinguished visitors . At five o ' clock the Encampment was closed , the labours of the day having occupied without intermission the whole of five hours . At six o ' clock the Sir Knights sat down to the enjoyment of a sumptuous banquet , which was liberally provided ancl well served . The remainder of the evening was trul " a feast of reason " -with "flow of soul . "
y Loyalty , brotherly love , and zeal for the advancement of the Order , distinguished all the proceedings . Soon after ten o ' clock the toast of "All distressed Knights Templar , & c . " was proposed , and the charity box having been sent round , the contributions on their behalf was found to amount to upwards of five pounds ; this characteristic act was the final one , and so terminated a meeting that will long be held in pleasurable remembrance by those who had the gratification of being present at it .
WORCESTER , June 13 , 1850 . —Sir and Brother , —Your correspondent takes the opportunity to congratulate you and the Brethren generall y in tins province upon the appearance of your " Freemasons' Quarterly-Magazine and Review , " feeling assured that such a publication is essential to the best interests of the Craft , and that it will be hailed as a " new star in the west ; " the quarterly appearance of which the Brethren in this part of the kingdom will expect with pleasing anticipation : hoping that it will be the bond of Masonic friendship , the standard of uniformity in action and practice , and devoid of those personalities which have made your correspondent and many Brethren well-disposed to a " Quarterly communication , " stand aloof , and afraid , as it were , to