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recognised the most pure and hallowed principles of the Craft , adverted to the interesting ceremony ivhich had just preceded the annual duties of the Lodge—that of the appointment of its officers—b y the initiation of Emanuel Cardozo , Esq ., merchant , of Madras , into the first principles of Freemasonry , by dispensation . The AVorshipful P . G . M . observed , in reference to the exercise of this his prerogative , that he had a disinclination to use it except on very extraordinary occasionsbut in the
, present instance , the candidate being about to return to his mercantile concerns abroad , and heing very especially recommended to his notice , not only from his personal merits , but from the elevated station of his venerated parent , an old and dignified officer of the Grand Lodge of England , he felt it his duty to relax the rigour of the general rule he had laid down for his government on this point . After suitably and solemnly admonishing the candidate on the nature of the obligation to
ivhich he had been just pledged , the Prov . G . M . adverted to the existing harmony which prevailed in the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity—expressed Iris regret at not being able to partake of their hospitalities , and quitted the Lodge amidst sincere and reverential demonstrations of respect and gratitude from all present . Brother R . Leigh having been duly installed into office as Master of the Lodge for the year ensuing , and the different officers appointed and re-elected , the Lodge was closed in due form . Soon after four o ' clock a superb dinner
was served up by Miss Sweet , at the hotel . After which , the customary and appropriate loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The healths of the Dukes of Sussex , Leinster , and Buccleugh , as Grand Masters of England , Ireland , and Scotland , were duly honoured , as was that of the Prov . G . M . which was adopted with most enthusiastic applause . "The Past Master , Brother J . E . AVhite , " was given ivith high and welldeserved complimentary allusion to his late peculiarly arduous services ,
and " Prosperity to the different Lodges in this county , and to those all over the world , founded as they all were on the principles of benevolence , " was cheerfully received . This highly respectable , temperate , social , and happy body separated about nine o ' clock . Captain James Murray Macdonald , of the 1 st Regt . Madras Cavalry , and Captain Macdonald , his brother , of the Bengal establishment , were , besides E . Cardozo , Esq . of Madras , present on this occasion . "
The Chapter of Sincerity has been considerably enriched by some costly ornaments and important furniture , doing infinite credit to the artist ( Brother Gaselee ) , who has so ably executed the wishes of the Chapter , and equal honour to the generous companions who have presented them . An instalment of chiefs and officers took place at their last Chapter , when a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to their late M . E . Z . Comp . Bales AVhite , for the zeal and ability with which he had conducted the duties of his office . Three distinguished Masons were duly exalted , and the Chapter was solemnly closed .
AVIVELISCOMBE , May . —Our Lodge are indulging the hope that our Prov . G . M . will hold his P . G . Lodge in this town at an early period . It is now some considerable time since we were honoured by the official deliberations of this important assembly , and as we can offer greater space and improved accommodation , we trust we may not hope in vain . The Loyal A ^ acation Lodge keeps pace in numerical increase with thc other Lodges in the west of England , where Masonry is progressing in so satisfactory and beneficial a manner .
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Provincial.
recognised the most pure and hallowed principles of the Craft , adverted to the interesting ceremony ivhich had just preceded the annual duties of the Lodge—that of the appointment of its officers—b y the initiation of Emanuel Cardozo , Esq ., merchant , of Madras , into the first principles of Freemasonry , by dispensation . The AVorshipful P . G . M . observed , in reference to the exercise of this his prerogative , that he had a disinclination to use it except on very extraordinary occasionsbut in the
, present instance , the candidate being about to return to his mercantile concerns abroad , and heing very especially recommended to his notice , not only from his personal merits , but from the elevated station of his venerated parent , an old and dignified officer of the Grand Lodge of England , he felt it his duty to relax the rigour of the general rule he had laid down for his government on this point . After suitably and solemnly admonishing the candidate on the nature of the obligation to
ivhich he had been just pledged , the Prov . G . M . adverted to the existing harmony which prevailed in the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity—expressed Iris regret at not being able to partake of their hospitalities , and quitted the Lodge amidst sincere and reverential demonstrations of respect and gratitude from all present . Brother R . Leigh having been duly installed into office as Master of the Lodge for the year ensuing , and the different officers appointed and re-elected , the Lodge was closed in due form . Soon after four o ' clock a superb dinner
was served up by Miss Sweet , at the hotel . After which , the customary and appropriate loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The healths of the Dukes of Sussex , Leinster , and Buccleugh , as Grand Masters of England , Ireland , and Scotland , were duly honoured , as was that of the Prov . G . M . which was adopted with most enthusiastic applause . "The Past Master , Brother J . E . AVhite , " was given ivith high and welldeserved complimentary allusion to his late peculiarly arduous services ,
and " Prosperity to the different Lodges in this county , and to those all over the world , founded as they all were on the principles of benevolence , " was cheerfully received . This highly respectable , temperate , social , and happy body separated about nine o ' clock . Captain James Murray Macdonald , of the 1 st Regt . Madras Cavalry , and Captain Macdonald , his brother , of the Bengal establishment , were , besides E . Cardozo , Esq . of Madras , present on this occasion . "
The Chapter of Sincerity has been considerably enriched by some costly ornaments and important furniture , doing infinite credit to the artist ( Brother Gaselee ) , who has so ably executed the wishes of the Chapter , and equal honour to the generous companions who have presented them . An instalment of chiefs and officers took place at their last Chapter , when a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to their late M . E . Z . Comp . Bales AVhite , for the zeal and ability with which he had conducted the duties of his office . Three distinguished Masons were duly exalted , and the Chapter was solemnly closed .
AVIVELISCOMBE , May . —Our Lodge are indulging the hope that our Prov . G . M . will hold his P . G . Lodge in this town at an early period . It is now some considerable time since we were honoured by the official deliberations of this important assembly , and as we can offer greater space and improved accommodation , we trust we may not hope in vain . The Loyal A ^ acation Lodge keeps pace in numerical increase with thc other Lodges in the west of England , where Masonry is progressing in so satisfactory and beneficial a manner .