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The AV . M . then passed a high and well merited eulogiuni upon the P . G . M ., and drew a comparison between the state of Masonry at the time the P . G . M . received his appointment and the present . AV e need not say that it was most gratifying . 'The W . M . concluded by proposing the health of the G . P . M ., Col . Wildman , which was drriuk most warmly , and with all the honours . The P . G . M . returned thanks in an eloquent speech , replete with true
Masonic feeling , and concluded by proposing the health of the AV . M . The AVorshipful Master acknowledged the compliment . Numerous toasts and speeches followed , illustrative of the antiquity of Freemasonry , its importance and general utility . Br . J . M . B . Pigott , theD . P . G . M . for Nottingham , Br . Elvastone , the D . P . G . M . for Leicestershire , Br . E . Mammatt , the AV . AI . of thcTranhoe Lodge , Ashby-de-la-Zoueh , Br . J . C . AVilliams , Br . Oldknow , Royal Sussex , and Br . Keys , Newstead Lodges , severally addressed the Lodge . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by several excellent songs . Br . Farmer , of the Newstead Lodge , particularly distinguished himself .
SWMOVTH , May 25 th . —FOUNDATION OP THE PIER AT TUT : NEW HARBOUR . —Lodge No . 109 was opened here on the evening of the 23 rd , for the purpose of raising Bro . Price , the civil engineer to whose able superintendance the construction of the piers is entrusted ; we were much pleased with the general accuracy of the working by the respected AV . M . Bro . Thos . Hodge , and the singular propriety and solemnity with which it was administered ; we rejoice in the abundance of materials for
forming an admirable Lodge , and we doubt not that when a little more discipline is infused among the members generally , and a stern word or two to the outer and innerguard , but the Lodge will be of that character which all good Masons in conjunction with their excellent . Master are desirous of seeing . At 4 o ' clock on the morning of the memorable 2-l-th , our slumbers were interrupted by artists of every description most industriously following their vocation from the important " bidrummer" of
g the village band down to the triple bob major of the belfry . Although nature has been most prodigal in decorating the beautiful little retreat of Sidmouth , yet hundreds of willing and cheerful hands were at this hour busily displaying their taste with their loyalty , in forming glorious arches of laurel in many parts of the town , and wherever a . flower could hob !
place , there did it lend its powerful aid to the manufacturer of mimic crowns , wreaths , and devices of every description ; we were amazed as well as gratified at the number and most tasteful distribution of pretty flags , aud we gave a shout on beholding the proud old British Union flaunting in careless majesty and might on the Tower . By 9 o ' clock Sidmouth was "full-dressed '—carriage , boat , steamer , and yacht , successively added to the vast concourse of awaiting spectators of the coming
procession and ceremonials . Among the yachts , we recognized " The Transit , " belonging to Brother Kemp , first from witnessing the singular alacrity and discipline which marked all her movements , and next by a hearty " grip" from her hospitable owner . All the vessels were gaily dresseil with numerous flags . The romantic and stately cliffs were thickly studded with a brilliant host of elegantly dressed ladies , and it is impossible to describe with any effect , the novel aud imposing appearance of the whole on this most interesting occasion . The weather joined in the general smile , and all seemed combined to render the day as auspicious as the most sanguine could anticipate . At
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Provincial.
The AV . M . then passed a high and well merited eulogiuni upon the P . G . M ., and drew a comparison between the state of Masonry at the time the P . G . M . received his appointment and the present . AV e need not say that it was most gratifying . 'The W . M . concluded by proposing the health of the G . P . M ., Col . Wildman , which was drriuk most warmly , and with all the honours . The P . G . M . returned thanks in an eloquent speech , replete with true
Masonic feeling , and concluded by proposing the health of the AV . M . The AVorshipful Master acknowledged the compliment . Numerous toasts and speeches followed , illustrative of the antiquity of Freemasonry , its importance and general utility . Br . J . M . B . Pigott , theD . P . G . M . for Nottingham , Br . Elvastone , the D . P . G . M . for Leicestershire , Br . E . Mammatt , the AV . AI . of thcTranhoe Lodge , Ashby-de-la-Zoueh , Br . J . C . AVilliams , Br . Oldknow , Royal Sussex , and Br . Keys , Newstead Lodges , severally addressed the Lodge . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by several excellent songs . Br . Farmer , of the Newstead Lodge , particularly distinguished himself .
SWMOVTH , May 25 th . —FOUNDATION OP THE PIER AT TUT : NEW HARBOUR . —Lodge No . 109 was opened here on the evening of the 23 rd , for the purpose of raising Bro . Price , the civil engineer to whose able superintendance the construction of the piers is entrusted ; we were much pleased with the general accuracy of the working by the respected AV . M . Bro . Thos . Hodge , and the singular propriety and solemnity with which it was administered ; we rejoice in the abundance of materials for
forming an admirable Lodge , and we doubt not that when a little more discipline is infused among the members generally , and a stern word or two to the outer and innerguard , but the Lodge will be of that character which all good Masons in conjunction with their excellent . Master are desirous of seeing . At 4 o ' clock on the morning of the memorable 2-l-th , our slumbers were interrupted by artists of every description most industriously following their vocation from the important " bidrummer" of
g the village band down to the triple bob major of the belfry . Although nature has been most prodigal in decorating the beautiful little retreat of Sidmouth , yet hundreds of willing and cheerful hands were at this hour busily displaying their taste with their loyalty , in forming glorious arches of laurel in many parts of the town , and wherever a . flower could hob !
place , there did it lend its powerful aid to the manufacturer of mimic crowns , wreaths , and devices of every description ; we were amazed as well as gratified at the number and most tasteful distribution of pretty flags , aud we gave a shout on beholding the proud old British Union flaunting in careless majesty and might on the Tower . By 9 o ' clock Sidmouth was "full-dressed '—carriage , boat , steamer , and yacht , successively added to the vast concourse of awaiting spectators of the coming
procession and ceremonials . Among the yachts , we recognized " The Transit , " belonging to Brother Kemp , first from witnessing the singular alacrity and discipline which marked all her movements , and next by a hearty " grip" from her hospitable owner . All the vessels were gaily dresseil with numerous flags . The romantic and stately cliffs were thickly studded with a brilliant host of elegantly dressed ladies , and it is impossible to describe with any effect , the novel aud imposing appearance of the whole on this most interesting occasion . The weather joined in the general smile , and all seemed combined to render the day as auspicious as the most sanguine could anticipate . At