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of such importance for the purposes of charity alone . It has also had another and a much more important effect , namely , that of exciting in the brethren of the Craft a spirit of emulation , ancl an increased desire to promote the genuine tenets and principles of the Order . This effect has been particularly remarkable in the supreme degree of the R . A ., which for some time past has scarcely shown signs of vitality , but suddenly it has become warmed into lifeancl has put forth so
unequi-, vocal a demonstration of latent energy as to dispel all doubt of its capability for vigorous action . At a meeting of the Chapter of Fortitude , No . 61 , on the 26 th instant , the officers elected for the ensuing year , were—Comps . Dr . Bell Fletcher , D . P . G . M ., for Warwickshire , Z . ; Frederick Dee , P . G . R ., for Warwickshire , H . ; aud William Kettle , P . M ., No . 51 , J . There can be no doubt of the advantages which the chapter must derive from such appointments as
these . Comp . John Savage , of London , installed them into their respective chairs in a manner at once dignified and impressive , affording an example , for imitation , of the highest standard of excellence in the working of the Craft . A large number of desirable candidates for exaltation , already proposed , are some of the first fruits . That so much good should have been produced by exertions intended only to promote the establishment of the " Masonic Provident
Annuity ancl Benevolent Association , " is a source of much gratification to its friends and patrons , and they are encouraged to hope that the attention of the brethren of the provinces , to which the institution is proposed to extend , will , thereby , be more generally directed to it , and induce them to inquire into the principles on which it is founded . They will then learn that the plan is not a crude suggestion of inexperience , but an extension of the principles of one already tested b
y twenty years trial , tbe result of which has proved it beneficial to a degree far beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoters ; and that the present experiment is pronounced by actuaries of the highest standing , to be based on sound principles , worthy of the most liberal support , and calculated to produce the most satisfactory results .
LEICESTER , June 23 . —John of Gaunt Lodge . —The festival was celebrated this day , when Bro . Henry Hardinge was duly installed as Master . The usual ceremonies were efficiently performed , ancl the banquet took place at five o ' clock , at which the newly-installed Master presided with happy effect . We regret that , in order to be in time for the ensuing number of the F . Q . R ., we can only forward this too brief sketch of a very interesting meeting .
NOTTINGHAM , June 8 . —Removal of the Fourth Royal Irish Dragoons to Manchester . —During the last few weeks much regret has been occasioned in Nottingham , in consequence of the Fourth Royal Irish Dragoon Guards , uncier the command of Colonel Chatterton , having received orders to proceed to Manchester . This feeling has not only manifested itself in the higher circles , but all other classes have evinced their sorrow at the prospect of parting with a body who have so conducted themselves as to secure the esteem of the community at large .
The officers have distinguished themselves by their affability , hospitality , gentlemanly bearing , and politeness ; and the men by their uniform good conduct . After a stay in the town of two years' duration , it was natural that many intimacies would be formed , and frequent acts of friendship and sympathy would be interchanged with the
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Provincial.
of such importance for the purposes of charity alone . It has also had another and a much more important effect , namely , that of exciting in the brethren of the Craft a spirit of emulation , ancl an increased desire to promote the genuine tenets and principles of the Order . This effect has been particularly remarkable in the supreme degree of the R . A ., which for some time past has scarcely shown signs of vitality , but suddenly it has become warmed into lifeancl has put forth so
unequi-, vocal a demonstration of latent energy as to dispel all doubt of its capability for vigorous action . At a meeting of the Chapter of Fortitude , No . 61 , on the 26 th instant , the officers elected for the ensuing year , were—Comps . Dr . Bell Fletcher , D . P . G . M ., for Warwickshire , Z . ; Frederick Dee , P . G . R ., for Warwickshire , H . ; aud William Kettle , P . M ., No . 51 , J . There can be no doubt of the advantages which the chapter must derive from such appointments as
these . Comp . John Savage , of London , installed them into their respective chairs in a manner at once dignified and impressive , affording an example , for imitation , of the highest standard of excellence in the working of the Craft . A large number of desirable candidates for exaltation , already proposed , are some of the first fruits . That so much good should have been produced by exertions intended only to promote the establishment of the " Masonic Provident
Annuity ancl Benevolent Association , " is a source of much gratification to its friends and patrons , and they are encouraged to hope that the attention of the brethren of the provinces , to which the institution is proposed to extend , will , thereby , be more generally directed to it , and induce them to inquire into the principles on which it is founded . They will then learn that the plan is not a crude suggestion of inexperience , but an extension of the principles of one already tested b
y twenty years trial , tbe result of which has proved it beneficial to a degree far beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoters ; and that the present experiment is pronounced by actuaries of the highest standing , to be based on sound principles , worthy of the most liberal support , and calculated to produce the most satisfactory results .
LEICESTER , June 23 . —John of Gaunt Lodge . —The festival was celebrated this day , when Bro . Henry Hardinge was duly installed as Master . The usual ceremonies were efficiently performed , ancl the banquet took place at five o ' clock , at which the newly-installed Master presided with happy effect . We regret that , in order to be in time for the ensuing number of the F . Q . R ., we can only forward this too brief sketch of a very interesting meeting .
NOTTINGHAM , June 8 . —Removal of the Fourth Royal Irish Dragoons to Manchester . —During the last few weeks much regret has been occasioned in Nottingham , in consequence of the Fourth Royal Irish Dragoon Guards , uncier the command of Colonel Chatterton , having received orders to proceed to Manchester . This feeling has not only manifested itself in the higher circles , but all other classes have evinced their sorrow at the prospect of parting with a body who have so conducted themselves as to secure the esteem of the community at large .
The officers have distinguished themselves by their affability , hospitality , gentlemanly bearing , and politeness ; and the men by their uniform good conduct . After a stay in the town of two years' duration , it was natural that many intimacies would be formed , and frequent acts of friendship and sympathy would be interchanged with the