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Provincial.
We must not omit to mention the singularl y-eloquent oration delivered on the occasion , by the Rev . H . Templer , P . G . Chaplainand we need but mention it because it is wisely requested to be printed , so that all may have the benefit of reading and knowing on wha principles Masonry ls founded . We venture to hope that some Brodier wrll send a copy each to the vicar ancl his bishop , who managed to ottend 1 'reemasonry as unnecessaril singularl
, y as y On the closing of the Grand Lodge , the whole body of assembled Masons about ISO , proceeded , fully clothed and jewelled , to the lar < re area or the Market-place , which had been prepared for the dinner , the decorations ancl arrangements doing infinite credit to the persons to whom this part of the goodly work was entrusted . ICarl Fortescue took the chair at four o clock , supported b y Brothers Carwithen , Tucker MooreCannRandolhMaherBale ' WhiteSutton
, , p , , s , , ( from GM ' s Lodge , No . 1 ) Grid and Templer , and other distinguished Masons . On the removal of the cloth , the ladies were admitted , ancl we were pleased to see upwards of 10 ( 1 of the fairer portions of God ' s creatures take an especial interest in the proceedings . The first toast of " the Queen , " elicited the Masonic version of the CaTienter " ' -l uisitely sung by Brothers Spark , Risdon , ancl
" The Earl of Zetland and the Craft . " D "I S ™^ 1 -- Masters of Scotland and Ireland . " Acknowledged by Brother Dr . AA ^ OODPORDE , of 327 , Taunton , late of the Celtic Lodge Edinburgh . " * - * 5 > The W . M ., of the Lodge of A'irtue ancl Honour , Axminster , then called on the Brethren to prepare themselves for a toast ivhich he would otter , and as it would be almost impertinent in him to attempt any eulogy on a name which resounded so widel y with everything that was excellent , he ivould at once propose " our Brother , the Earl Fortescue .
The noble Brother , in acknowledging the fervent manner in which the Brethren responded to the toast , took the opportunity of congratulating the town and nei ghbourhood of Axminster on the acquisition which they had that clay obtained , anel expatiated on the benignant influence which Masonry was calculated to produce , especially under the auspices of their valued neighbour—( cheers)—who was so zealous and discreet of the varied duties of his officeTiie noble Lord
. warmly and eloquentl y detailed the merits of Col . Tynte , who had done the new Lod ge the marked honour of his attendance at the consecration ancl proposed " the P . G . M . and the Grand Lodge of Somerset . " Brother RANDOLPH , the D . P . G . M ., returned thanks . Brother RANDOLPH , in an exceedingly apt address , detailing the Masonic as well as other rare acquirements of Dr . Carwithen , proposed his health . '
Ihe worth y Doctor made an exceedingly humourous speech , ever ancl anon raising the curiosity of " his fair audience" by promises of revealing the grand secret , which he assured them , was to teach all , as well as each other to lead better lives- ( cheers ) ; he proposed - ' the Grancl Wardens of Devon .
Brother TUCKKR returned thanks . " The P . G . Chaplain , Brother Templer ; " who eloquently acknowledged the toast . " The Grand Secretary , Brother Moore ; " whose gallantry in ad-
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Provincial.
We must not omit to mention the singularl y-eloquent oration delivered on the occasion , by the Rev . H . Templer , P . G . Chaplainand we need but mention it because it is wisely requested to be printed , so that all may have the benefit of reading and knowing on wha principles Masonry ls founded . We venture to hope that some Brodier wrll send a copy each to the vicar ancl his bishop , who managed to ottend 1 'reemasonry as unnecessaril singularl
, y as y On the closing of the Grand Lodge , the whole body of assembled Masons about ISO , proceeded , fully clothed and jewelled , to the lar < re area or the Market-place , which had been prepared for the dinner , the decorations ancl arrangements doing infinite credit to the persons to whom this part of the goodly work was entrusted . ICarl Fortescue took the chair at four o clock , supported b y Brothers Carwithen , Tucker MooreCannRandolhMaherBale ' WhiteSutton
, , p , , s , , ( from GM ' s Lodge , No . 1 ) Grid and Templer , and other distinguished Masons . On the removal of the cloth , the ladies were admitted , ancl we were pleased to see upwards of 10 ( 1 of the fairer portions of God ' s creatures take an especial interest in the proceedings . The first toast of " the Queen , " elicited the Masonic version of the CaTienter " ' -l uisitely sung by Brothers Spark , Risdon , ancl
" The Earl of Zetland and the Craft . " D "I S ™^ 1 -- Masters of Scotland and Ireland . " Acknowledged by Brother Dr . AA ^ OODPORDE , of 327 , Taunton , late of the Celtic Lodge Edinburgh . " * - * 5 > The W . M ., of the Lodge of A'irtue ancl Honour , Axminster , then called on the Brethren to prepare themselves for a toast ivhich he would otter , and as it would be almost impertinent in him to attempt any eulogy on a name which resounded so widel y with everything that was excellent , he ivould at once propose " our Brother , the Earl Fortescue .
The noble Brother , in acknowledging the fervent manner in which the Brethren responded to the toast , took the opportunity of congratulating the town and nei ghbourhood of Axminster on the acquisition which they had that clay obtained , anel expatiated on the benignant influence which Masonry was calculated to produce , especially under the auspices of their valued neighbour—( cheers)—who was so zealous and discreet of the varied duties of his officeTiie noble Lord
. warmly and eloquentl y detailed the merits of Col . Tynte , who had done the new Lod ge the marked honour of his attendance at the consecration ancl proposed " the P . G . M . and the Grand Lodge of Somerset . " Brother RANDOLPH , the D . P . G . M ., returned thanks . Brother RANDOLPH , in an exceedingly apt address , detailing the Masonic as well as other rare acquirements of Dr . Carwithen , proposed his health . '
Ihe worth y Doctor made an exceedingly humourous speech , ever ancl anon raising the curiosity of " his fair audience" by promises of revealing the grand secret , which he assured them , was to teach all , as well as each other to lead better lives- ( cheers ) ; he proposed - ' the Grancl Wardens of Devon .
Brother TUCKKR returned thanks . " The P . G . Chaplain , Brother Templer ; " who eloquently acknowledged the toast . " The Grand Secretary , Brother Moore ; " whose gallantry in ad-