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and has now succeeded his venerable master , rector , friend , ami Brother , as Campden Lecturer of AVakefield , and P . G . Chaplain of AVest Yorkshire . HALIFAX , May 24 . —About thirty Lodges sent delegates to make preparatory arrangements for a testimonial to Bro . Chas . Lee , Esq . P D . G . M . for AVest Yorkshire . As might be expected , the meeting evinced the most irited determination that the testimonial should be
sp worthy the acceptance of that most excellent man ancl Mason . AA e shall hope to render a full account of the proceedings . DEWSBURY . —The 24 th of June will , it is expected , prove a day of joy anel rejoicing . A Masonic Hall will be consecrated by tbe P y oy . G M ., the Earl of Mexborough , ancl his Deputy , Chas . Lee , Esq . ; it is also expected that the Hon . and Rev . P . Y .. Savile will preach a sermon after procession to churchThe presentation of an elegant silver cup
a . to Bro . T . Hemingway , P . P . J . G . D ., will take place . April 23 . —DONCASTER . —The dinner of the Brethren of the St . George ' s Lodge took p lace at Bailes ' s Hotel on Tuesday- last , the anniversary of the death of the patron saint of England . Mr . Thomas Naylor , AV . M ., occupied the chair ; ancl Mr . Henry Mann , J . VV ., officiated as Vice .
DURHAM . —THE G RANBY LODGE . —Among the members of this Lodge who maintain its character , may be reckoned the veteran Brother Alderman Robson , Featherstonehaugh ( University ) , Foster , John Shields , Horner , Woodford ( University ) , Stoker , and Smith . We look forward with hope . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —The ball given by the members , in aid of the funds ofthe Victoria and Northern Asylums for the Blind ancl Deaf town
and Uumb , was held in the Assembly Rooms of this , on Friday , Ap ril 19 . There was a fashionable attendance , and the assembled company presented a gay and brilliant scene . By permission of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Masonic members appeared in lull costume , and the effect resulting from the combination of the various orders was highly picturesque and pleasing . The Masonic costumes of Surteesand HawksEsqrswho appeared as Templars
W . A . , George , ., , excited much attention , and were greatly admired . The orchestra was excellent , ancl the admirable manner in which , tbe whole was arranged , reflects great credit upon its conductors . Captain Ellis presided as Master of Ceremonies , in his usual agreeable and urbane manner . It is pleasing to learn that , after all expenses are defrayed , a considerable sum remains for the excellent institutions for whose benefit the ball was projected . It is also intended by the Masonic body that the present shsll be the brilliant
commencement of a series of annual balls ; and the success attending the first affords every encouragement for the future . KIDDERMINSTER , June 12 . —CONSECRATION OF THE NEW L ODGE . — The proceedings at the Lion Hotel will be long remembered by the very many and much respected Brethren who , to the number of eighty-six , assisted at the ceremonial , enjoyed the intellectual and social treat , and enlived the banquetwhich we can trul was not—asin some
in-, y say , stances , with too much justice has been objected—the c / 'ju / attraetion Nothing could be more impressive than the form and manner of the ceremonial observed on the occasion , with the ancient and solemn prayers ancl expressive rites introduced . The Rev . Dr . Slade officiated as chap-
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and has now succeeded his venerable master , rector , friend , ami Brother , as Campden Lecturer of AVakefield , and P . G . Chaplain of AVest Yorkshire . HALIFAX , May 24 . —About thirty Lodges sent delegates to make preparatory arrangements for a testimonial to Bro . Chas . Lee , Esq . P D . G . M . for AVest Yorkshire . As might be expected , the meeting evinced the most irited determination that the testimonial should be
sp worthy the acceptance of that most excellent man ancl Mason . AA e shall hope to render a full account of the proceedings . DEWSBURY . —The 24 th of June will , it is expected , prove a day of joy anel rejoicing . A Masonic Hall will be consecrated by tbe P y oy . G M ., the Earl of Mexborough , ancl his Deputy , Chas . Lee , Esq . ; it is also expected that the Hon . and Rev . P . Y .. Savile will preach a sermon after procession to churchThe presentation of an elegant silver cup
a . to Bro . T . Hemingway , P . P . J . G . D ., will take place . April 23 . —DONCASTER . —The dinner of the Brethren of the St . George ' s Lodge took p lace at Bailes ' s Hotel on Tuesday- last , the anniversary of the death of the patron saint of England . Mr . Thomas Naylor , AV . M ., occupied the chair ; ancl Mr . Henry Mann , J . VV ., officiated as Vice .
DURHAM . —THE G RANBY LODGE . —Among the members of this Lodge who maintain its character , may be reckoned the veteran Brother Alderman Robson , Featherstonehaugh ( University ) , Foster , John Shields , Horner , Woodford ( University ) , Stoker , and Smith . We look forward with hope . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —The ball given by the members , in aid of the funds ofthe Victoria and Northern Asylums for the Blind ancl Deaf town
and Uumb , was held in the Assembly Rooms of this , on Friday , Ap ril 19 . There was a fashionable attendance , and the assembled company presented a gay and brilliant scene . By permission of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Masonic members appeared in lull costume , and the effect resulting from the combination of the various orders was highly picturesque and pleasing . The Masonic costumes of Surteesand HawksEsqrswho appeared as Templars
W . A . , George , ., , excited much attention , and were greatly admired . The orchestra was excellent , ancl the admirable manner in which , tbe whole was arranged , reflects great credit upon its conductors . Captain Ellis presided as Master of Ceremonies , in his usual agreeable and urbane manner . It is pleasing to learn that , after all expenses are defrayed , a considerable sum remains for the excellent institutions for whose benefit the ball was projected . It is also intended by the Masonic body that the present shsll be the brilliant
commencement of a series of annual balls ; and the success attending the first affords every encouragement for the future . KIDDERMINSTER , June 12 . —CONSECRATION OF THE NEW L ODGE . — The proceedings at the Lion Hotel will be long remembered by the very many and much respected Brethren who , to the number of eighty-six , assisted at the ceremonial , enjoyed the intellectual and social treat , and enlived the banquetwhich we can trul was not—asin some
in-, y say , stances , with too much justice has been objected—the c / 'ju / attraetion Nothing could be more impressive than the form and manner of the ceremonial observed on the occasion , with the ancient and solemn prayers ancl expressive rites introduced . The Rev . Dr . Slade officiated as chap-