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Craft . He felt sure he would discharge the duties of his office to the satisfaction of his Brethren . The Rev . Bro . DOAVNES , in a feeling manner , acknowledged the honour that had been conferred upon him . If the morals so beautifully and forcibly inculcated in the ceremonies , were acted up to , as he hoped they Avere , there would need no word of caution from him .
If the twenty-four hours of the day were spent as taught b y the gauge , if the force of conscience would keep down all vain and unbecoming thoughts , and if Masons keep themselves within the compass of , and strictly adhere to , the tenets laid down for their guidance in the Sacred Volume , the duties of Chaplain would be light . In Avhatever way his services could be useful to the Lodge , they Avould always find him ready and cheerful to do his dut y to the best of his ability .
SUFFOLK . HALESWOBTH . —The Masonic ball held at the Assembl y Rooms , on the 20 th of April last , more than realised the hopes and expectations of all parties . About eight o ' clock the company began to assemble , and continued arriving until nearly ten , by which time upwards of 240 had assembled ; the Prov . G . M ., Sir E . S . Gooch , Bart ., M . P . for Suffolkaccompanied by Lady Goochand Bros , the Rev . R . Gooch
, , , Captain Gooch , R . N ., and Hope Vear , arrived about nine o ' clock . The Prov . G . M . entered the ball-room , accompanied by the Prov . G . Officers , the band playing the national anthem . Dancing immediately commenced Avith great spirit , and continued till one o'clock , when supper was announced . Several toasts were given and drank with much spirit , but none were received with more pleasure
than the " Ladies . " Dancing recommenced immediately after supper , and was kept up with increased spirit till near five o'clock , when the company separated . In addition to the Brethren from most of the Lodges in the county , many were present from Norwich , Yarmouth , and more distant places . The balance which is left in hand will be given to one of the Masonic Charities .
SURREY . Grove Chapter ( No . 593 ) . —The first meeting of this Chapter for the season , was held at the Spring Hotel , in Ewell , on Monday , May 8 th , on which occasion , Bros . J . M . Thearle , W . M ., Lodge No . 82 , and Bro . H . H . Davis , Lodge No . 3 , were exalted . The Principals elect were then duly installed by Comps . R . L . Wilson and
J . How : —R . Bell , Z ., and Rev . R . G . Portal , H . ; after which , the historical and mystical lectures were delivered b y Comp . How . The members afterwards adjourned to banquet , provided iu the accustomed excellent manner of the host Comp . Mason . SUSSEX . We sincerely congratulate the Craft on the termination of the
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Provincial.
Craft . He felt sure he would discharge the duties of his office to the satisfaction of his Brethren . The Rev . Bro . DOAVNES , in a feeling manner , acknowledged the honour that had been conferred upon him . If the morals so beautifully and forcibly inculcated in the ceremonies , were acted up to , as he hoped they Avere , there would need no word of caution from him .
If the twenty-four hours of the day were spent as taught b y the gauge , if the force of conscience would keep down all vain and unbecoming thoughts , and if Masons keep themselves within the compass of , and strictly adhere to , the tenets laid down for their guidance in the Sacred Volume , the duties of Chaplain would be light . In Avhatever way his services could be useful to the Lodge , they Avould always find him ready and cheerful to do his dut y to the best of his ability .
SUFFOLK . HALESWOBTH . —The Masonic ball held at the Assembl y Rooms , on the 20 th of April last , more than realised the hopes and expectations of all parties . About eight o ' clock the company began to assemble , and continued arriving until nearly ten , by which time upwards of 240 had assembled ; the Prov . G . M ., Sir E . S . Gooch , Bart ., M . P . for Suffolkaccompanied by Lady Goochand Bros , the Rev . R . Gooch
, , , Captain Gooch , R . N ., and Hope Vear , arrived about nine o ' clock . The Prov . G . M . entered the ball-room , accompanied by the Prov . G . Officers , the band playing the national anthem . Dancing immediately commenced Avith great spirit , and continued till one o'clock , when supper was announced . Several toasts were given and drank with much spirit , but none were received with more pleasure
than the " Ladies . " Dancing recommenced immediately after supper , and was kept up with increased spirit till near five o'clock , when the company separated . In addition to the Brethren from most of the Lodges in the county , many were present from Norwich , Yarmouth , and more distant places . The balance which is left in hand will be given to one of the Masonic Charities .
SURREY . Grove Chapter ( No . 593 ) . —The first meeting of this Chapter for the season , was held at the Spring Hotel , in Ewell , on Monday , May 8 th , on which occasion , Bros . J . M . Thearle , W . M ., Lodge No . 82 , and Bro . H . H . Davis , Lodge No . 3 , were exalted . The Principals elect were then duly installed by Comps . R . L . Wilson and
J . How : —R . Bell , Z ., and Rev . R . G . Portal , H . ; after which , the historical and mystical lectures were delivered b y Comp . How . The members afterwards adjourned to banquet , provided iu the accustomed excellent manner of the host Comp . Mason . SUSSEX . We sincerely congratulate the Craft on the termination of the