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Provincial.
deed , as being the oldest member present , reminded himself that he might be looked upon as an old woman—he should say that he replied for his sex . There was so much quaintness , courtesy , and good humour , in Brother Leig h ' s excellent remarks that we regret the ladies of Taunton cannot , through our means , be fully acquainted with the truth , simplicity , and the fervour which pervaded the chivalrous reply . The meeting separated with a hope generally expressed that it might become an annual one .
SHEPTON MALLETT , Aug . 14 . —The business ' of this evening was to raise a Brother to the degree of Master Mason . Brother Hyatt , whose reputation ancl ability as a Mason is well known , conducted the ceremonial in a very solemn ancl impressive manner . Our office is to speak with sincerity . We were so impressed and interested as at the time to forget some variations between the sublimities of ancient and modern practice . The W . Master addressed the Brethren on the subject of the visitation , which the Loclge received with every mark of satisfaction , After the visiter ' s address the Lodge was closed , ancl the W . M . adjourned to the banquet , where the social hour was enlivened by cheerfulness and good humour .
WELLS . —The Master and Brethren of this Lodge could not with convenience arrange a meeting in their city , but they attended those at Taunton and Shepton Mallett , and gave full token of their appreciation of the objects in view . DORCHESTER , Aug . 21 . —The Companions of the Chapter dined at the King ' s Arms , and spent a very pleasant evening . The conversation embraced the various topics of provincial matters in relation to general
polity , and it was highly gratifying to know that a vote of twenty guineas from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset , was unanimously approved . The Lewis-son of the late lamented ancl distinguished Mason , Brother Williams , is following the example of his father , and by accepting the office of Deputy Grand Master , has given proof of high Masonic principle .
WEYMOUTH , Aug . 23 . —The raising of a Brother gave an opportunity to work the sublime ceremony of the Third Degree in all its sacred solemnity . We cannot describe it . Serious and solemn as it is at all times , it was conducted in a manner never equalled in our recollection . We envy the candidate the impression that he must have felt . The division of duty , the clearness of delivery in those who spoke , and the breath-like silence that pervaded the Lodge , aided the necessary effect . Before the Lodge was closed the visiter addressed the Brethren , and was received by every demonstration of respect ancl attention .
BRISTOL , Aug . 25 . —Circumstances prevented our stay in this city , but we embraced the opportunity to hold personal interviews with some leading Brethren , ancl we congratulated ourselves upon the information derived , and the interest expressed by them in all the suggestions that were made .
BATH , Aug . 29 . —A gathering of the Cumberland Brethren was hastily convened , and a very delightful evening was passed . The " visiter " being an honorary member , the meeting was more of a social nature than a public visitation ; but the Brethren were most emulous to rival in kindness and attention those from whom they had received an intimation
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Provincial.
deed , as being the oldest member present , reminded himself that he might be looked upon as an old woman—he should say that he replied for his sex . There was so much quaintness , courtesy , and good humour , in Brother Leig h ' s excellent remarks that we regret the ladies of Taunton cannot , through our means , be fully acquainted with the truth , simplicity , and the fervour which pervaded the chivalrous reply . The meeting separated with a hope generally expressed that it might become an annual one .
SHEPTON MALLETT , Aug . 14 . —The business ' of this evening was to raise a Brother to the degree of Master Mason . Brother Hyatt , whose reputation ancl ability as a Mason is well known , conducted the ceremonial in a very solemn ancl impressive manner . Our office is to speak with sincerity . We were so impressed and interested as at the time to forget some variations between the sublimities of ancient and modern practice . The W . Master addressed the Brethren on the subject of the visitation , which the Loclge received with every mark of satisfaction , After the visiter ' s address the Lodge was closed , ancl the W . M . adjourned to the banquet , where the social hour was enlivened by cheerfulness and good humour .
WELLS . —The Master and Brethren of this Lodge could not with convenience arrange a meeting in their city , but they attended those at Taunton and Shepton Mallett , and gave full token of their appreciation of the objects in view . DORCHESTER , Aug . 21 . —The Companions of the Chapter dined at the King ' s Arms , and spent a very pleasant evening . The conversation embraced the various topics of provincial matters in relation to general
polity , and it was highly gratifying to know that a vote of twenty guineas from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset , was unanimously approved . The Lewis-son of the late lamented ancl distinguished Mason , Brother Williams , is following the example of his father , and by accepting the office of Deputy Grand Master , has given proof of high Masonic principle .
WEYMOUTH , Aug . 23 . —The raising of a Brother gave an opportunity to work the sublime ceremony of the Third Degree in all its sacred solemnity . We cannot describe it . Serious and solemn as it is at all times , it was conducted in a manner never equalled in our recollection . We envy the candidate the impression that he must have felt . The division of duty , the clearness of delivery in those who spoke , and the breath-like silence that pervaded the Lodge , aided the necessary effect . Before the Lodge was closed the visiter addressed the Brethren , and was received by every demonstration of respect ancl attention .
BRISTOL , Aug . 25 . —Circumstances prevented our stay in this city , but we embraced the opportunity to hold personal interviews with some leading Brethren , ancl we congratulated ourselves upon the information derived , and the interest expressed by them in all the suggestions that were made .
BATH , Aug . 29 . —A gathering of the Cumberland Brethren was hastily convened , and a very delightful evening was passed . The " visiter " being an honorary member , the meeting was more of a social nature than a public visitation ; but the Brethren were most emulous to rival in kindness and attention those from whom they had received an intimation