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moral bond . The returns from the Lodges of the Province were of a highly satisfactory nature . Charity—heaven-born Charity—the Freemason ' s foundation-stone , was not unminded , and several grants of money were made for the relief of Brethren in distress . The next Prov . G . Lodge is intended to be held at Huddersfield during thc month of July . After the business of the P . G . Lodge had terminated , the Brethren sat down to a most excellent dinnerprovided by Sister
, Bywater , of the Great Bull Inn , with her wonted taste and skill . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough took tbe chair , and was supported ou his right by Bros . Charles Lee , D . P . G . M ., Hou . and Rev . P . Y . Savile , Rector of Metheley , P . G . C , Rev . A . Cassels , Afcar of Batley , Hon . A . Savile , Bro . John Clay , P . P . G . R ., Bro . James Hargreaves , P . G . Sec , and Bro . Dr . Senior , Master of the Free Grammar School , Batley , P . S . G . W . ; and on his left sat Rev . Dr . Naylor , Vicar of
Penistone , P . G . C , Bro . George Mitchell , P . G . Sword-bearer , Bro . Cochin , P . G . Sup . AVorks , Bros . Tweedale and Lambert , Office-bearers of the P . G . Lodge of East Lancashire , and Bro . Edward Read , P . J . G . W . The noble earl was in excellent voice and buoyant spirits , and spoke most feelingly and effectively on several occasions , and charmed the Brethren with his well known musical talent and power in song . After ic The Queen" the Masonic National Anthem was sung , then followed
, the usual Masonic toasts , including '' The Right Hon . tbe Earl of Mexborough , R . W . P . G . Master of AVest Yorkshire ; " accompanied with appropriate songs and glees , sung under the direction of Br . James Hill , P . G . O . Eloquent addresses were made by the Hon . and Rev . P . Savile . Rev . Dr . Senior , Rev . A . Cassels , and other Brethren .
DONCASTER , April 25 . —Freemasons' Annual Dinner . —Oh Monday last the Brethren of St . (' eorge ' s Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , " whose joy is to do good , " sat down to a splendid dinner at Bailes ' s Hotel . The feast was rendered more palatable and pleasurable by the general bond of friendship , brotherhood , and charitable feeling by which it was characterized . After the removal of the cloth , a number of loysd and Masonic toasts were given by the AVorshiful Masterand mirth and good-humour concluded a delightful
p , evening . It appeared evident , from what was stated , that Freemasonry is making very great advances amongst all classes of men , and surely such an institution ought to be sustained and supported , not simply because it is founded upon charity , benovolence and piety , but because it enables men who are confessedly separated by religious differences or political dissension , conscientiously to meet in tbe calm serenity of ah untroubled scenewhatever may be their creed or political bias .
Free-, masonry has , however , a still nobler aim—it associates the poor and the rich upon terms of perfect equality , without a violation of decorum , without offering the slightest interference with the regulations of well organized society . Surely the prevalence of such principles must contribute to the prosperity of the country , by promoting general harmony , and uniting all classes in the strictest , the closest bonds of concord . LIVERPOOL . — Saint George ' s Masonic Benefit Society . —The
Brethren of this society held their half-yearly meeting at Bro . T . G . Garrett ' s , Belfast Tavern , 14 , Park-lane , Liverpool , on Tuesday , 12 th inst . After auditing the accounts , and transacting other regular business , the Brethren separated in high spirits at the prosperous state of its funds , and of its great importance amongst the Brethren at large . AA e are glad to learn that a benefit society for Free and Accepted Masons VOL . ix , E E
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moral bond . The returns from the Lodges of the Province were of a highly satisfactory nature . Charity—heaven-born Charity—the Freemason ' s foundation-stone , was not unminded , and several grants of money were made for the relief of Brethren in distress . The next Prov . G . Lodge is intended to be held at Huddersfield during thc month of July . After the business of the P . G . Lodge had terminated , the Brethren sat down to a most excellent dinnerprovided by Sister
, Bywater , of the Great Bull Inn , with her wonted taste and skill . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough took tbe chair , and was supported ou his right by Bros . Charles Lee , D . P . G . M ., Hou . and Rev . P . Y . Savile , Rector of Metheley , P . G . C , Rev . A . Cassels , Afcar of Batley , Hon . A . Savile , Bro . John Clay , P . P . G . R ., Bro . James Hargreaves , P . G . Sec , and Bro . Dr . Senior , Master of the Free Grammar School , Batley , P . S . G . W . ; and on his left sat Rev . Dr . Naylor , Vicar of
Penistone , P . G . C , Bro . George Mitchell , P . G . Sword-bearer , Bro . Cochin , P . G . Sup . AVorks , Bros . Tweedale and Lambert , Office-bearers of the P . G . Lodge of East Lancashire , and Bro . Edward Read , P . J . G . W . The noble earl was in excellent voice and buoyant spirits , and spoke most feelingly and effectively on several occasions , and charmed the Brethren with his well known musical talent and power in song . After ic The Queen" the Masonic National Anthem was sung , then followed
, the usual Masonic toasts , including '' The Right Hon . tbe Earl of Mexborough , R . W . P . G . Master of AVest Yorkshire ; " accompanied with appropriate songs and glees , sung under the direction of Br . James Hill , P . G . O . Eloquent addresses were made by the Hon . and Rev . P . Savile . Rev . Dr . Senior , Rev . A . Cassels , and other Brethren .
DONCASTER , April 25 . —Freemasons' Annual Dinner . —Oh Monday last the Brethren of St . (' eorge ' s Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , " whose joy is to do good , " sat down to a splendid dinner at Bailes ' s Hotel . The feast was rendered more palatable and pleasurable by the general bond of friendship , brotherhood , and charitable feeling by which it was characterized . After the removal of the cloth , a number of loysd and Masonic toasts were given by the AVorshiful Masterand mirth and good-humour concluded a delightful
p , evening . It appeared evident , from what was stated , that Freemasonry is making very great advances amongst all classes of men , and surely such an institution ought to be sustained and supported , not simply because it is founded upon charity , benovolence and piety , but because it enables men who are confessedly separated by religious differences or political dissension , conscientiously to meet in tbe calm serenity of ah untroubled scenewhatever may be their creed or political bias .
Free-, masonry has , however , a still nobler aim—it associates the poor and the rich upon terms of perfect equality , without a violation of decorum , without offering the slightest interference with the regulations of well organized society . Surely the prevalence of such principles must contribute to the prosperity of the country , by promoting general harmony , and uniting all classes in the strictest , the closest bonds of concord . LIVERPOOL . — Saint George ' s Masonic Benefit Society . —The
Brethren of this society held their half-yearly meeting at Bro . T . G . Garrett ' s , Belfast Tavern , 14 , Park-lane , Liverpool , on Tuesday , 12 th inst . After auditing the accounts , and transacting other regular business , the Brethren separated in high spirits at the prosperous state of its funds , and of its great importance amongst the Brethren at large . AA e are glad to learn that a benefit society for Free and Accepted Masons VOL . ix , E E