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His Worship neatly and briefly returned thanks , and complimented the Brethien on their loyalty to the throne , reverence for the laws , and willing and cheerful obedience at all times to constituted authority , ( Great applause . ) Upon the health of " The Alsitors " being proposed , Bro . George Scarsbrook thus replied : — It has been said this evening that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speakethbut if 1 might
, , without presumption , be permitted to say so , I would venture to suggest that there might he an exception to this general rule ; indeed my experience at this moment tells me that it is so , because 1 feel that my heart is full to overflowing with gratitude for the honour which you have conferred upon me in proposing my health , whilst my tongue falters in giving utterence to those sentiments . ( Applause ) . From the Masonic proceedings of to day I have received instruction , encouragement , and
delight—instruction by the very admirable manner in which the working of the Lodge was performed ; encouragement to render myself , by studious research , better enabled to understand the mysteries , and practice the precepts of Masonry , and delight at having formed the acquaintance of so many distinguished Brethren . ( Continued cheering ) . My first wish to become a Mason arose from my having heard of its excellent and truly noble Charities—charities by which the young are trained up in
the paths of virtue and religion , and where expiring age finds a shelter from the storms of life . ( Hear , hear ) . He concluded an eloquent address by remarking that Charities , such as those of the Brethren , bless the givers as well as the receivers , for ,
" Each act of ch-rity ami mercy done High o'er the wrecks of time shall live ahv . c , I-Ueriial as the Heavens , and beauteous blo-m In other worlds and realms beyond the ton . b . " The following toasts were given in the course of the evening , and were suitably acknoAvledged , viz : — " Bro . J . B . Hyde ; " " the Rev . C . Eckershall , " anil thanks to him for the excellent sermon he had preached on the occasion , with a distinct wish that he would allow the same to be
published ; " the Master of the Semper Fidelis Lodge , No . 772 , " and thanks to him for the reception which had been given to tbe Brethren , and the admirable manner in ivhich the proceedings had been conducted ; "the Brethren who conducted the musical performance , " & c . The Lodge was closed about ten o ' clock , when the Brethren separated highly pleased with the successful termination of the day ' s proceedings . YORKSHIRE . — DEWSBURV . —Masonic Ball . — The annual Masonic
Ball came off on the 27 th [ February last , in the beautiful room of The Three Grand Principles , Lodge No 251 , Dewsbury . There was a somewhat smaller attendance than usual , owing to deaths and other causes in the families of the Brethren . No sooner however had the dancing commenced , than the Brethren and their fair partners , forgetting the paucity of numbers , appeared to make up in spirit and enjoyment what was wanting in other respects ; so that the blush of rosy worn , ushering
in the king of day , had begun to unfold , ere many who had " tript the light fantastic toe" through every dance , thought fit to lead their partners to their homes , to dream of smiles and jocund strains in the arms of the drowsy god Morpheus .
LEEDS . — The Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire was holden in the Lodge Room of the Alfred Lodge , No . 38 * , at the Griffin Inn , West-bar , Leeds , on Monday , January G . Present : —
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Provincial.
His Worship neatly and briefly returned thanks , and complimented the Brethien on their loyalty to the throne , reverence for the laws , and willing and cheerful obedience at all times to constituted authority , ( Great applause . ) Upon the health of " The Alsitors " being proposed , Bro . George Scarsbrook thus replied : — It has been said this evening that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speakethbut if 1 might
, , without presumption , be permitted to say so , I would venture to suggest that there might he an exception to this general rule ; indeed my experience at this moment tells me that it is so , because 1 feel that my heart is full to overflowing with gratitude for the honour which you have conferred upon me in proposing my health , whilst my tongue falters in giving utterence to those sentiments . ( Applause ) . From the Masonic proceedings of to day I have received instruction , encouragement , and
delight—instruction by the very admirable manner in which the working of the Lodge was performed ; encouragement to render myself , by studious research , better enabled to understand the mysteries , and practice the precepts of Masonry , and delight at having formed the acquaintance of so many distinguished Brethren . ( Continued cheering ) . My first wish to become a Mason arose from my having heard of its excellent and truly noble Charities—charities by which the young are trained up in
the paths of virtue and religion , and where expiring age finds a shelter from the storms of life . ( Hear , hear ) . He concluded an eloquent address by remarking that Charities , such as those of the Brethren , bless the givers as well as the receivers , for ,
" Each act of ch-rity ami mercy done High o'er the wrecks of time shall live ahv . c , I-Ueriial as the Heavens , and beauteous blo-m In other worlds and realms beyond the ton . b . " The following toasts were given in the course of the evening , and were suitably acknoAvledged , viz : — " Bro . J . B . Hyde ; " " the Rev . C . Eckershall , " anil thanks to him for the excellent sermon he had preached on the occasion , with a distinct wish that he would allow the same to be
published ; " the Master of the Semper Fidelis Lodge , No . 772 , " and thanks to him for the reception which had been given to tbe Brethren , and the admirable manner in ivhich the proceedings had been conducted ; "the Brethren who conducted the musical performance , " & c . The Lodge was closed about ten o ' clock , when the Brethren separated highly pleased with the successful termination of the day ' s proceedings . YORKSHIRE . — DEWSBURV . —Masonic Ball . — The annual Masonic
Ball came off on the 27 th [ February last , in the beautiful room of The Three Grand Principles , Lodge No 251 , Dewsbury . There was a somewhat smaller attendance than usual , owing to deaths and other causes in the families of the Brethren . No sooner however had the dancing commenced , than the Brethren and their fair partners , forgetting the paucity of numbers , appeared to make up in spirit and enjoyment what was wanting in other respects ; so that the blush of rosy worn , ushering
in the king of day , had begun to unfold , ere many who had " tript the light fantastic toe" through every dance , thought fit to lead their partners to their homes , to dream of smiles and jocund strains in the arms of the drowsy god Morpheus .
LEEDS . — The Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire was holden in the Lodge Room of the Alfred Lodge , No . 38 * , at the Griffin Inn , West-bar , Leeds , on Monday , January G . Present : —