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with a fervent hope that I may again renew my acquaintance with you . " At the close of this speech , during the delivery of which the Colonel was evidently much affected , three hearty cheers were given for Colonel Chatterton , which he acknowledged in a " few words ; after which , three cheers were given for the officers , the regiment , and the Queen . At this time the scene was very exciting ; the bandwhich had passed to a
, short distance , turned back to listen to the Colonel ' s remarks—the officers and civilians were mixed together , ancl on every side might be heard the " Farewell ! Gocl bless you . " The troops then passed on , ancl the gentlemen who hacl accompanied them returned homeward , highly gratified that an opportunity had been afforded them of testifying their respect to the gallant Colonel . We should here state , for the information of those of our readers who
are not already aware of the fact , that Colonel Chatterton is a distinguished member of the masonic Order , and is not only highly esteemed by the members of the body in Nottinghamshire , but has very frequently joined them at their lodge meetings ; it will , therefore , not be surprising that a number of his brethren should be anxious to avail themselves of every opportunity of being in his company , and it will also explain the reason why his remarks , given above , are more immediately directed to them .
One or two circumstances have come to our knowledge , which , we think , ought not to be lost sight of , inasmuch as they reflect greatly to the credit of the masonic body , ancl satisfy us , at least , that the brethren of the " mystic tie " are " good ancl loyal subjects . " At the meeting of the Commercial Lodge , No . 594 , in May last , the first after the celebrated 10 th of April , a vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to Colonel Chatterton , for his indefatigable exertion , loyalty , and undaunted courage in maintaining the peace of the town of
Nottingham , and in upholding the duly constituted authorities in the maintetenance of law ancl order . On a more recent occasion , the gallant Colonel , " In testimony of his true masonic character , universal beneficence ancl kindness , ancl unceasing fidelity to his Queen and country , " was elected an honorary member for life of the same lodge , both which resolutions , together with certificates of membership , were written on vellum , and richly bound , for presentation .
Having said so much of the gallant Colonel , we shall be excused repeating a few words in testimony of the excellent conduct of the regiment generally . Thanks to the army regulations , which prevent excesses with impunity in any of her Majesty ' s troops , we have not for many years had occasion to complain of any of the regiments quartered in Nottingham ; on the contrary , they have all been well conducted , and to the Fourth Royal Irish Dragoons in particular this latter remark will apply .
WAKEFIELD , May 15 . —A Provincial Grand Lodge was held this day at the Music Saloon . Present—Bros , the R . W . the Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M . ; R . W . Charles Lee , D . P . G . M . ; and a great number of members of the Prov . Grand Lodge . Defaulting lodges received admonition . Inquiry was made as to number of contributing members ancl Past Masters ; contributions to the P . G . L ., and subscriptions to the Royal Benevolent Annuity Fund ; by-laws of many lodges were confirmed and sanctioned ; other lodges produced their by-laws , which remained for examination and correction .
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Provincial.
with a fervent hope that I may again renew my acquaintance with you . " At the close of this speech , during the delivery of which the Colonel was evidently much affected , three hearty cheers were given for Colonel Chatterton , which he acknowledged in a " few words ; after which , three cheers were given for the officers , the regiment , and the Queen . At this time the scene was very exciting ; the bandwhich had passed to a
, short distance , turned back to listen to the Colonel ' s remarks—the officers and civilians were mixed together , ancl on every side might be heard the " Farewell ! Gocl bless you . " The troops then passed on , ancl the gentlemen who hacl accompanied them returned homeward , highly gratified that an opportunity had been afforded them of testifying their respect to the gallant Colonel . We should here state , for the information of those of our readers who
are not already aware of the fact , that Colonel Chatterton is a distinguished member of the masonic Order , and is not only highly esteemed by the members of the body in Nottinghamshire , but has very frequently joined them at their lodge meetings ; it will , therefore , not be surprising that a number of his brethren should be anxious to avail themselves of every opportunity of being in his company , and it will also explain the reason why his remarks , given above , are more immediately directed to them .
One or two circumstances have come to our knowledge , which , we think , ought not to be lost sight of , inasmuch as they reflect greatly to the credit of the masonic body , ancl satisfy us , at least , that the brethren of the " mystic tie " are " good ancl loyal subjects . " At the meeting of the Commercial Lodge , No . 594 , in May last , the first after the celebrated 10 th of April , a vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to Colonel Chatterton , for his indefatigable exertion , loyalty , and undaunted courage in maintaining the peace of the town of
Nottingham , and in upholding the duly constituted authorities in the maintetenance of law ancl order . On a more recent occasion , the gallant Colonel , " In testimony of his true masonic character , universal beneficence ancl kindness , ancl unceasing fidelity to his Queen and country , " was elected an honorary member for life of the same lodge , both which resolutions , together with certificates of membership , were written on vellum , and richly bound , for presentation .
Having said so much of the gallant Colonel , we shall be excused repeating a few words in testimony of the excellent conduct of the regiment generally . Thanks to the army regulations , which prevent excesses with impunity in any of her Majesty ' s troops , we have not for many years had occasion to complain of any of the regiments quartered in Nottingham ; on the contrary , they have all been well conducted , and to the Fourth Royal Irish Dragoons in particular this latter remark will apply .
WAKEFIELD , May 15 . —A Provincial Grand Lodge was held this day at the Music Saloon . Present—Bros , the R . W . the Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M . ; R . W . Charles Lee , D . P . G . M . ; and a great number of members of the Prov . Grand Lodge . Defaulting lodges received admonition . Inquiry was made as to number of contributing members ancl Past Masters ; contributions to the P . G . L ., and subscriptions to the Royal Benevolent Annuity Fund ; by-laws of many lodges were confirmed and sanctioned ; other lodges produced their by-laws , which remained for examination and correction .