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The Reporter.
Udall , aud John Hodgkinson have been installed principals by Comp . It . L . Wilson , in his usual style of correctness and excellence . PEACE AND HARMONY , 72 . —Bro . Gilson , whose installation was assisted by Bros . R . L . Wilson , R . T . Crucefix , M . D ., — Thompson , M . O ., and many other eminent Past Masters , maintains the hospitalities of the Lodge in social observance . The new furniture is much admired , it is of solid oak ; the chairs are admirably designed , and do much
credit to the artist , Bro . W . Evans . PERCY LODGE . —Few Lodges are making such rapid advances as this excellent one ; every report announces an increase to numbers and respectability ; discipline is well observed , but less could not he expected from a body of Masons who rank among them a " Masonic Worthy " like Bro . AY . R . G . Key . If the old Athol honour of the "Nine Worthies" could be revived , Bro . Key would stand first in the throng to
claim it . The Percy Lodge have done themselves honour in again presenting him with a handsome jewel on his resigning the Treasurership , which he has held for so many years . MASTER MASONS' LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . —Every meeting of this Lodge adds to its importance ; intelligence and discipline are promoted , and we are happy to observe that provincial and foreign Brethren profit by the opportunity afforded them to witness the purest working of our
order . LODGE OF ANTIQUITY . —It does not often happen to us to say much of this Lodge ; the present D . M . Bro- Henry Hancock appears so zealous in his duty , and so courteous in the performance of it , that to omit the expression of satisfaction ivould be unbecoming . The 25 th of May was remarkable for an exhibition of perseverance in a P . D . M . whose mode of agitating the breeches pocket exceeded the
, strictest rules of importunacy , and we advise him to be cautious ; charity may excuse a folly , but she should not be compelled to blush for it . An address by Sir Edward Ryan , late Chief Justice of Bengal , S . G . W . of that district , on Masonic affairs in India , will not soon be forgotten by those who were present ; it was a master-piece . We wonder who will report it to the proper quarter ? THE CROSS DP CHRIST ENCAMPMENT . —Bro . Wackerbath rules his
Encampment with the perfect support of his Brother Knights , and the FAITH AND FIDELITY , aided by the united services of Sir Knights H . Udall and R . L . Wilson , maintains its high character . $ 2 ^* Many reports are declined , some by reason that they are not sufficiently clear , and others being entirely without interest .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
THE GRAND MASTER . —H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex has been appointed by her Majesty to be Governor of the Royal Castle , Windsor , vice the Earl of Munster , deceased . SILLY , IF TRUE . —A letter has been received in Ireland from the Roman College de propaganda , which states that all the Papal decrees and edicts against Freemasonry are in full force at this moment . THIRTY YEARS AGO !— " The modern Freemasons are , it seems , henceforward to take the ancient landmarks as their guide ; and , for the more effectual observance of the same , a Lodge of Promulgation has been recently established , under the authority of the Grand Lodere .
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The Reporter.
Udall , aud John Hodgkinson have been installed principals by Comp . It . L . Wilson , in his usual style of correctness and excellence . PEACE AND HARMONY , 72 . —Bro . Gilson , whose installation was assisted by Bros . R . L . Wilson , R . T . Crucefix , M . D ., — Thompson , M . O ., and many other eminent Past Masters , maintains the hospitalities of the Lodge in social observance . The new furniture is much admired , it is of solid oak ; the chairs are admirably designed , and do much
credit to the artist , Bro . W . Evans . PERCY LODGE . —Few Lodges are making such rapid advances as this excellent one ; every report announces an increase to numbers and respectability ; discipline is well observed , but less could not he expected from a body of Masons who rank among them a " Masonic Worthy " like Bro . AY . R . G . Key . If the old Athol honour of the "Nine Worthies" could be revived , Bro . Key would stand first in the throng to
claim it . The Percy Lodge have done themselves honour in again presenting him with a handsome jewel on his resigning the Treasurership , which he has held for so many years . MASTER MASONS' LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . —Every meeting of this Lodge adds to its importance ; intelligence and discipline are promoted , and we are happy to observe that provincial and foreign Brethren profit by the opportunity afforded them to witness the purest working of our
order . LODGE OF ANTIQUITY . —It does not often happen to us to say much of this Lodge ; the present D . M . Bro- Henry Hancock appears so zealous in his duty , and so courteous in the performance of it , that to omit the expression of satisfaction ivould be unbecoming . The 25 th of May was remarkable for an exhibition of perseverance in a P . D . M . whose mode of agitating the breeches pocket exceeded the
, strictest rules of importunacy , and we advise him to be cautious ; charity may excuse a folly , but she should not be compelled to blush for it . An address by Sir Edward Ryan , late Chief Justice of Bengal , S . G . W . of that district , on Masonic affairs in India , will not soon be forgotten by those who were present ; it was a master-piece . We wonder who will report it to the proper quarter ? THE CROSS DP CHRIST ENCAMPMENT . —Bro . Wackerbath rules his
Encampment with the perfect support of his Brother Knights , and the FAITH AND FIDELITY , aided by the united services of Sir Knights H . Udall and R . L . Wilson , maintains its high character . $ 2 ^* Many reports are declined , some by reason that they are not sufficiently clear , and others being entirely without interest .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
THE GRAND MASTER . —H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex has been appointed by her Majesty to be Governor of the Royal Castle , Windsor , vice the Earl of Munster , deceased . SILLY , IF TRUE . —A letter has been received in Ireland from the Roman College de propaganda , which states that all the Papal decrees and edicts against Freemasonry are in full force at this moment . THIRTY YEARS AGO !— " The modern Freemasons are , it seems , henceforward to take the ancient landmarks as their guide ; and , for the more effectual observance of the same , a Lodge of Promulgation has been recently established , under the authority of the Grand Lodere .