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met the numerous calls on their kindness . And , lastly , Bro . W . Higgins ! we shall not suddenl y forget the fraternal greeting at Northampton . WIVELISCOMBE , May 19 . —At our Lodge meeting last evening the Brethren were honoured by the visit of Bro . Mosse , AV . M ., and many officers and members of the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , Taunton . The visit was acknowledged in eloquent and fraternal terms bthe
y talented Brother who now presides over the Loyal Vacation Lodge , and a promise given that the visit should be returned at the next Lodge meeting of 327 . It is generally supposed that the next P . G . Lodge will be held at AViveliscombe ; the circumstance will be very acceptable to the Craft in general , who rejoice at the progress this very ancient Lodge is making to re-establish itself .
TAUNTON . —The Craft mustered in considerable numbers at the regular meeting ofthe Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , on the 30 th , to compliment the reception into Masonry of a distinguished gentleman , AVilliam Tucker , Esq ., of Coryton Park , together with an intimate friend of his , who was initiated on the same evening ; considerable advantage to the Order is anticipated by this much respected magistrate ' s investment with the apron , and the Lodge fully estimated the honour of
his selecting No 327 for his debut . Bro . Mosse , AV . M ., conducted tbe solemn ceremonies of the first step in Masonry , with great credit to himself as a thorough working Mason , and raised the Craft in the estimation ofthe younger Brethren by the impressive and correct manner in which the high duties of the chair were carried out . Several Lodges of this , and other provinces were represented on the gratifying occasion , among them were Bro . Tomkins , of the Yeovil ; Bros- AVelsh and Pratt , of the Wells ; Bro . Browne , of the Chudleigh ; Bro . Pyke , of the Plymouth ; Bro . Cridland , of the AViveliscombe ; and Bro . Dr . Burridge .
of the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Tackrell at the close of the Lodge , when the usual Masonic toasts were most fully acknowledged . The Brethren expressed much satisfaction on the W . M . calling on the Brethren of No . 32 ? to join him in thanking Bros . May , Cridland , and the other officers , for the very appropriate manner in which each particular duty was completed ; and the eloquent address of Bro . Tucker in returning thanks for his health heing drank , together with his being honoured with the mystic badge , is
eminently calculated to make a lasting as well as profitable impression on all who had the good fortune to hear it ; it powerfully evidenced the acceptable proof , that a Mason ' s heart dictated what the tongue so agreeably uttered . Bro . Bales AA'hite was called on for the Entered Apprentice ' s song , in due form ; and Bro . Welsh , and several other musical Brethren , greatly aided the festivities of this delightful gathering . The Brethren of Taunton have been highly gratified to learn that Bro . Tucker has since personally served the office of Steward to the Aged Mason ' s Asylum , thus practically illustrating his intention to fulfil those important duties inculcated by Freemasonry .
DORSET . —The Provincial Grand Meeting of the Freemasons for Dorset will be held at Weymouth on Thursday , July 21 . A Grand Chapter will take place the previous evening , and a numerous assemblage of the Brethren is expected . WEYMOUTH .-H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , M . W . Grand Master of England , having been pleased to appoint Bro . Eliot , the R . AV . P . G . M . for Dorset , G . Superintendent for this province , the Companions and VOL . ix . F F
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Provincial.
met the numerous calls on their kindness . And , lastly , Bro . W . Higgins ! we shall not suddenl y forget the fraternal greeting at Northampton . WIVELISCOMBE , May 19 . —At our Lodge meeting last evening the Brethren were honoured by the visit of Bro . Mosse , AV . M ., and many officers and members of the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , Taunton . The visit was acknowledged in eloquent and fraternal terms bthe
y talented Brother who now presides over the Loyal Vacation Lodge , and a promise given that the visit should be returned at the next Lodge meeting of 327 . It is generally supposed that the next P . G . Lodge will be held at AViveliscombe ; the circumstance will be very acceptable to the Craft in general , who rejoice at the progress this very ancient Lodge is making to re-establish itself .
TAUNTON . —The Craft mustered in considerable numbers at the regular meeting ofthe Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , on the 30 th , to compliment the reception into Masonry of a distinguished gentleman , AVilliam Tucker , Esq ., of Coryton Park , together with an intimate friend of his , who was initiated on the same evening ; considerable advantage to the Order is anticipated by this much respected magistrate ' s investment with the apron , and the Lodge fully estimated the honour of
his selecting No 327 for his debut . Bro . Mosse , AV . M ., conducted tbe solemn ceremonies of the first step in Masonry , with great credit to himself as a thorough working Mason , and raised the Craft in the estimation ofthe younger Brethren by the impressive and correct manner in which the high duties of the chair were carried out . Several Lodges of this , and other provinces were represented on the gratifying occasion , among them were Bro . Tomkins , of the Yeovil ; Bros- AVelsh and Pratt , of the Wells ; Bro . Browne , of the Chudleigh ; Bro . Pyke , of the Plymouth ; Bro . Cridland , of the AViveliscombe ; and Bro . Dr . Burridge .
of the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Tackrell at the close of the Lodge , when the usual Masonic toasts were most fully acknowledged . The Brethren expressed much satisfaction on the W . M . calling on the Brethren of No . 32 ? to join him in thanking Bros . May , Cridland , and the other officers , for the very appropriate manner in which each particular duty was completed ; and the eloquent address of Bro . Tucker in returning thanks for his health heing drank , together with his being honoured with the mystic badge , is
eminently calculated to make a lasting as well as profitable impression on all who had the good fortune to hear it ; it powerfully evidenced the acceptable proof , that a Mason ' s heart dictated what the tongue so agreeably uttered . Bro . Bales AA'hite was called on for the Entered Apprentice ' s song , in due form ; and Bro . Welsh , and several other musical Brethren , greatly aided the festivities of this delightful gathering . The Brethren of Taunton have been highly gratified to learn that Bro . Tucker has since personally served the office of Steward to the Aged Mason ' s Asylum , thus practically illustrating his intention to fulfil those important duties inculcated by Freemasonry .
DORSET . —The Provincial Grand Meeting of the Freemasons for Dorset will be held at Weymouth on Thursday , July 21 . A Grand Chapter will take place the previous evening , and a numerous assemblage of the Brethren is expected . WEYMOUTH .-H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , M . W . Grand Master of England , having been pleased to appoint Bro . Eliot , the R . AV . P . G . M . for Dorset , G . Superintendent for this province , the Companions and VOL . ix . F F