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Provincial.
WOLVERHAMPTON . —Masonry progresses in this town with considerable success . The Brethren are about to build a Masonic Hall , for which nearly 1000 / . is already subscribed ! The exertions of Dr . Oliver is the theme of universal admiration , and some fond hopes are entertained that he may be prevailed upon to accept the Mastership of the Lodge recently established here . The Brethren think that the Provincial Grand Lodges should be held in turn in the different towns , and that the honors should be diffused more generally . [ VVh y not apply to Lord Ferrers on the latter point ?—ED . ]
BA TH . —AVe were lately much gratified to witness a " gathering " of the Lodges of this city , assembled for the purpose of receiving the honor of a fraternal visit from their esteemed P . G . Master . Nothing could exceed the warm and cordial expression of feeling which greeted the Provincial chief on his entering the Lodge room , which was crowded . The Brethren acknowledged the kindness of the visit with full Masonic honors , on the completion of which the mystic business of the Craft
commenced , and was conducted with the usual ability of that distinguished Mason , Brother Maddison , the R . AV : D . P . G . M . The Prov . G . M . was accompanied by Brothers Maber , Parsons , and other Grand Officers , who liave the advantage of being his neighbours as well as Brothers , and who most worthily represented the Lodges of Unanimity and Sincerity , and Perpetual Friendship . On the occasion , several other Lodges of the province tendered their respectby the presence of some
, distinguished Brother . The assembly dispersed in fraternal harmony at an early hour , and the Brethren departed , much benefited as well as elated by the purely Masonic delights of the evening . On the following day , the P . G . M . accepted the invitation from the Lodge of Honor to dine with them at the York House , where a sumptuous . Masonic banquet was provided . Brother Muttlebury accomplished
the duties of the Chair in a manner truly worthy of himself . 1 he S . W . of the Lodge of Honor ably seconding him as Vice President . The usual loyal and fraternal toasts were given and responded to , and , on the health of the revered Chief of the Craft , H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , having been received and drunk with the honors of Masonry , the R . AV : P . G . iVI . rose and announced to the Brethren that he had the honor of receiving a letter from Lord J . Churchill , containing the gratif ying
intelligence to all Masons , that the illustrious sufferer was going on in a manner wliich greatly answered the anxious solicitude in which the operation for cataract had been held , and to justify strong hope of ultimate success . The expression of gratitude which met this announcement was only equalled by the depth of feeling which possessed the able speaker , while detailing the circumstances ; and we are confident that the ardent prayers which then answered the announcement was an earnest
only of those which pervaded the whole Craft . Brother Maher acknowledged the compliment paid to the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity in a speech replete ivith every good feeling characteristic of his general urbanity and kind-heartedness , while Brother Parsons ancl others were equally eloquent on receiving the gratif ying notice of their respective Lodges .
AVe have been favoured with the following interesting ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE from the Freemasons in this city to their hi ghly esteemed ancl beloved Grand Master , Col . Tynte , with his eloquent and pathetic reply ; and as they breathe throughout the true spirit of
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Provincial.
WOLVERHAMPTON . —Masonry progresses in this town with considerable success . The Brethren are about to build a Masonic Hall , for which nearly 1000 / . is already subscribed ! The exertions of Dr . Oliver is the theme of universal admiration , and some fond hopes are entertained that he may be prevailed upon to accept the Mastership of the Lodge recently established here . The Brethren think that the Provincial Grand Lodges should be held in turn in the different towns , and that the honors should be diffused more generally . [ VVh y not apply to Lord Ferrers on the latter point ?—ED . ]
BA TH . —AVe were lately much gratified to witness a " gathering " of the Lodges of this city , assembled for the purpose of receiving the honor of a fraternal visit from their esteemed P . G . Master . Nothing could exceed the warm and cordial expression of feeling which greeted the Provincial chief on his entering the Lodge room , which was crowded . The Brethren acknowledged the kindness of the visit with full Masonic honors , on the completion of which the mystic business of the Craft
commenced , and was conducted with the usual ability of that distinguished Mason , Brother Maddison , the R . AV : D . P . G . M . The Prov . G . M . was accompanied by Brothers Maber , Parsons , and other Grand Officers , who liave the advantage of being his neighbours as well as Brothers , and who most worthily represented the Lodges of Unanimity and Sincerity , and Perpetual Friendship . On the occasion , several other Lodges of the province tendered their respectby the presence of some
, distinguished Brother . The assembly dispersed in fraternal harmony at an early hour , and the Brethren departed , much benefited as well as elated by the purely Masonic delights of the evening . On the following day , the P . G . M . accepted the invitation from the Lodge of Honor to dine with them at the York House , where a sumptuous . Masonic banquet was provided . Brother Muttlebury accomplished
the duties of the Chair in a manner truly worthy of himself . 1 he S . W . of the Lodge of Honor ably seconding him as Vice President . The usual loyal and fraternal toasts were given and responded to , and , on the health of the revered Chief of the Craft , H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , having been received and drunk with the honors of Masonry , the R . AV : P . G . iVI . rose and announced to the Brethren that he had the honor of receiving a letter from Lord J . Churchill , containing the gratif ying
intelligence to all Masons , that the illustrious sufferer was going on in a manner wliich greatly answered the anxious solicitude in which the operation for cataract had been held , and to justify strong hope of ultimate success . The expression of gratitude which met this announcement was only equalled by the depth of feeling which possessed the able speaker , while detailing the circumstances ; and we are confident that the ardent prayers which then answered the announcement was an earnest
only of those which pervaded the whole Craft . Brother Maher acknowledged the compliment paid to the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity in a speech replete ivith every good feeling characteristic of his general urbanity and kind-heartedness , while Brother Parsons ancl others were equally eloquent on receiving the gratif ying notice of their respective Lodges .
AVe have been favoured with the following interesting ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE from the Freemasons in this city to their hi ghly esteemed ancl beloved Grand Master , Col . Tynte , with his eloquent and pathetic reply ; and as they breathe throughout the true spirit of