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Provincial.
county gentleman or magistrate , was looked up to with respect . Another was a member of the University , seeking for honours in the path of learning ; and the other two were connected with the peaceful but no less honourable pursuit of trade—( cheers ) . He trusted that their connexion with Masonry would be long ancl lasting , and that they would endeavour to the latest period of their lives to carry out those just ancl sacred principles upon which it was founded —( loud cheers ) .
One of the newly-initiated Brethren returned thanks , ancl expressed the gratification it afforded them in being initiated in a system that was distinguished not onl y for its antiquity but likewise for the soundness of its principles . Bro . MUSGROVE , P . M ., proposed the health of the AVorshipful Master , which was very cordially received , and acknowledged in his usual eloquent ancl appropriate manner .
The W . M . then gave the health of the Officers of the Alfred Lodge , responded to by Bro . Hewitt , S . W . ; " the Past Masters , " acknowledged by Bro . Musgrove ; antl " the Visiting Brethren present . " Some excellent songs were introduced during the evening , ancl the Brethren separated , after a most deli ghtful and social meeting .
HUNTINGDON , May t . —A Provincial Grand Lodge for the counties of Northampton ancl Huntingdon , was held in the Socrates Lodge room , at the Institute , the Earl of Aboyne , P . G . M ., presiding . His Lordship was supported by the D . P . G . M ., the W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of the several Lodges in the province , the O . P . G M ., and other Officers and Brethren from the county of Cambridge , and several other visitors . We understand that , previous to the commencement of business , the
Lodge room was visited by a number of ladies , who expressed themselves much pleased at its appearance . The appointment of the various Officers for the ensuing year , and the initiation of a candidate then followed , anel occupied upwards of two hours ; after which , the Brethren adjourned to the Fountain Inn , where dinner was provided , the Earl of Aboyne again taking the chair . About seventy Brethren sat down to enjoy the festivities , and many loyal and fraternal toasts were given , enthusiastically received , and appropriately responded to . The whole proceedings terminated early , ancl to the entire satisfaction of all present . The meeting for next year was fixed to be held at Towcester , in May .
YARMOUTH , May 8 . —No . 392 . —A Lodge of Emergency was held for the purpose of having two initiations . In the unavoidable absence of the AV . M ., J . C . Smith , Esq ., the ceremony was very ably performed by Brother P . M . Whitby , ( the Peter Gilkes of Yarmouth ) , who also gave the tracing board of the first degree ; and subsequentl y round the banquet board , worked a considerable portion of the first lecture . On the arrival of the W . M ., he called the attention of the Lodge to a subject which had frequently occupied it , namely ,
the want of a Provincial G . M . for the county of Norfolk , and read a communication from Brother Dr . Crucefix , to his friend Brother Robert Field , a visitor from London . Several Members addressed the Lodge upon the subject , and what had occurred on a former occasion , when it was first mooted—noticing the want of courtesy which hael been exhibited on the part of other Lodges , in not even replying to their letters . When it was resolved , That the AV . M . be requested to communicate personally with the Masters of the other Lodges , ancl in concurrence with them , act upon the suggestions of the letter just read ,
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Provincial.
county gentleman or magistrate , was looked up to with respect . Another was a member of the University , seeking for honours in the path of learning ; and the other two were connected with the peaceful but no less honourable pursuit of trade—( cheers ) . He trusted that their connexion with Masonry would be long ancl lasting , and that they would endeavour to the latest period of their lives to carry out those just ancl sacred principles upon which it was founded —( loud cheers ) .
One of the newly-initiated Brethren returned thanks , ancl expressed the gratification it afforded them in being initiated in a system that was distinguished not onl y for its antiquity but likewise for the soundness of its principles . Bro . MUSGROVE , P . M ., proposed the health of the AVorshipful Master , which was very cordially received , and acknowledged in his usual eloquent ancl appropriate manner .
The W . M . then gave the health of the Officers of the Alfred Lodge , responded to by Bro . Hewitt , S . W . ; " the Past Masters , " acknowledged by Bro . Musgrove ; antl " the Visiting Brethren present . " Some excellent songs were introduced during the evening , ancl the Brethren separated , after a most deli ghtful and social meeting .
HUNTINGDON , May t . —A Provincial Grand Lodge for the counties of Northampton ancl Huntingdon , was held in the Socrates Lodge room , at the Institute , the Earl of Aboyne , P . G . M ., presiding . His Lordship was supported by the D . P . G . M ., the W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of the several Lodges in the province , the O . P . G M ., and other Officers and Brethren from the county of Cambridge , and several other visitors . We understand that , previous to the commencement of business , the
Lodge room was visited by a number of ladies , who expressed themselves much pleased at its appearance . The appointment of the various Officers for the ensuing year , and the initiation of a candidate then followed , anel occupied upwards of two hours ; after which , the Brethren adjourned to the Fountain Inn , where dinner was provided , the Earl of Aboyne again taking the chair . About seventy Brethren sat down to enjoy the festivities , and many loyal and fraternal toasts were given , enthusiastically received , and appropriately responded to . The whole proceedings terminated early , ancl to the entire satisfaction of all present . The meeting for next year was fixed to be held at Towcester , in May .
YARMOUTH , May 8 . —No . 392 . —A Lodge of Emergency was held for the purpose of having two initiations . In the unavoidable absence of the AV . M ., J . C . Smith , Esq ., the ceremony was very ably performed by Brother P . M . Whitby , ( the Peter Gilkes of Yarmouth ) , who also gave the tracing board of the first degree ; and subsequentl y round the banquet board , worked a considerable portion of the first lecture . On the arrival of the W . M ., he called the attention of the Lodge to a subject which had frequently occupied it , namely ,
the want of a Provincial G . M . for the county of Norfolk , and read a communication from Brother Dr . Crucefix , to his friend Brother Robert Field , a visitor from London . Several Members addressed the Lodge upon the subject , and what had occurred on a former occasion , when it was first mooted—noticing the want of courtesy which hael been exhibited on the part of other Lodges , in not even replying to their letters . When it was resolved , That the AV . M . be requested to communicate personally with the Masters of the other Lodges , ancl in concurrence with them , act upon the suggestions of the letter just read ,