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Provincial.
ST . ALBAN ' LODGE , July 26 . —The Most Honourable the Marquis of Salisbury , the Provincial Grand Blaster , having fixed Friday , the SKth instant , for the opening of this Lodge , the Brethren assembled for that purpose , at the Turf Hotel , St . Alban ' s , at 12 o ' clock precisely . Present : Brother B . Davies , Past Prov . Dep . G . M . for the Province , and other distinguished Masons , assisting on the occasion . The Brethren then proceeded to the Town Hall , where the Masonic
business of the day was conducted , and consisted of the consecration and opening of the Lodge , which was performed by Bro . Davies ; the installation of the W . M . Bro . Alex . Frazer ; and the appointment and investment of Officers . A ballot was then taken for eight Candidates ; when , six of them being present , they were severally initiated . The banquet took place at six o ' clock , and was most admirably conducted . We regret that our reporter was unavoidably prevented from attending , and that we have not been furnished with the admirable addresses that were delivered .
WALTHAM CROSS , Sept . 18 . —SALISBURY LODGE . —Brother Harrison , Q . C . presided , with his usual ability , and initiated his nephew , Mr . Harrison , of the Colonial Office . Among the Brethren present we observed Bro . Thomas , the Prov . G . Secretary ; Bro . Crew , G . S . ; and Bro . Acklam , G . S . L .
WINDSOR . —ETONIAN LODGE ( 252 ) . —It is to be regretted that this Loclge , which numbers in its ranks several Brethren of the hi ghest respectability , has been " fast asleep" since February . The reason for this lamentable apath y is not easy of explanation , but it is most desirable that the attention of the Provincial Grand Master should be drawn to the subject . We wish this distinguished Mason had more Masonic business on his hands , as his experience would greatly aid the cause ; and should this intimation reach himwe hope for some re-action .
, There are numbers of gentlemen desirous of entering the Order , ancl several Brethren waiting for their Second and Third Degrees . It is not too much to say , that a proper examination into the causes of our difficulty , would disclose what would be easy of removal ; nor can it be denied that if the present state of things continue , we shall become " functus officio . ' *
CROYDON , July 23 . —THE FREDERICK LODGE OF UNITY ( 661 ) . — Lord Monson , Provincial Grand Master for Surrey , having kindly granted his dispensation , one gentleman was initiated ; and the ceremony of raising two others was most ably conducted b y the W . M . Brother Richard Lea Wilson . The business of the Lodge being concluded , a fat haunch , and other delicacies of the season , graced the festive board , where unanimity and good feeling reigned throughout , and the harmony of the evening was considerably enhanced by the delightful singing of Brothers Jones , Parry , & c .
CA-RSH AX / TON , July 8 . —THE EAST SURREY LODGE was consecrated at the Greyhound Inn ; and Brother W . F . Hope was duly installed as the first Master . We have received no report of the proceedings . GRAVESEND , August 6 . —GRAND MASONIC MEETING . —The re-installation of Bro . Key , W . M . of the Lodge of Freedom , was celebrated at the Puncheon Tavern , in a manner that cannot fail to make a lasting impression upon the recollection of every Brother present .
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Provincial.
ST . ALBAN ' LODGE , July 26 . —The Most Honourable the Marquis of Salisbury , the Provincial Grand Blaster , having fixed Friday , the SKth instant , for the opening of this Lodge , the Brethren assembled for that purpose , at the Turf Hotel , St . Alban ' s , at 12 o ' clock precisely . Present : Brother B . Davies , Past Prov . Dep . G . M . for the Province , and other distinguished Masons , assisting on the occasion . The Brethren then proceeded to the Town Hall , where the Masonic
business of the day was conducted , and consisted of the consecration and opening of the Lodge , which was performed by Bro . Davies ; the installation of the W . M . Bro . Alex . Frazer ; and the appointment and investment of Officers . A ballot was then taken for eight Candidates ; when , six of them being present , they were severally initiated . The banquet took place at six o ' clock , and was most admirably conducted . We regret that our reporter was unavoidably prevented from attending , and that we have not been furnished with the admirable addresses that were delivered .
WALTHAM CROSS , Sept . 18 . —SALISBURY LODGE . —Brother Harrison , Q . C . presided , with his usual ability , and initiated his nephew , Mr . Harrison , of the Colonial Office . Among the Brethren present we observed Bro . Thomas , the Prov . G . Secretary ; Bro . Crew , G . S . ; and Bro . Acklam , G . S . L .
WINDSOR . —ETONIAN LODGE ( 252 ) . —It is to be regretted that this Loclge , which numbers in its ranks several Brethren of the hi ghest respectability , has been " fast asleep" since February . The reason for this lamentable apath y is not easy of explanation , but it is most desirable that the attention of the Provincial Grand Master should be drawn to the subject . We wish this distinguished Mason had more Masonic business on his hands , as his experience would greatly aid the cause ; and should this intimation reach himwe hope for some re-action .
, There are numbers of gentlemen desirous of entering the Order , ancl several Brethren waiting for their Second and Third Degrees . It is not too much to say , that a proper examination into the causes of our difficulty , would disclose what would be easy of removal ; nor can it be denied that if the present state of things continue , we shall become " functus officio . ' *
CROYDON , July 23 . —THE FREDERICK LODGE OF UNITY ( 661 ) . — Lord Monson , Provincial Grand Master for Surrey , having kindly granted his dispensation , one gentleman was initiated ; and the ceremony of raising two others was most ably conducted b y the W . M . Brother Richard Lea Wilson . The business of the Lodge being concluded , a fat haunch , and other delicacies of the season , graced the festive board , where unanimity and good feeling reigned throughout , and the harmony of the evening was considerably enhanced by the delightful singing of Brothers Jones , Parry , & c .
CA-RSH AX / TON , July 8 . —THE EAST SURREY LODGE was consecrated at the Greyhound Inn ; and Brother W . F . Hope was duly installed as the first Master . We have received no report of the proceedings . GRAVESEND , August 6 . —GRAND MASONIC MEETING . —The re-installation of Bro . Key , W . M . of the Lodge of Freedom , was celebrated at the Puncheon Tavern , in a manner that cannot fail to make a lasting impression upon the recollection of every Brother present .