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Provincial.
"I have long enjoyed , " said Governor Brother Brutton , " the conviction , that if the principles of Freemasonry were better known , and more conscientiously performed , there would be less evil in the world , and much more love . It is not enough to say that our secrets and symbols impress morality—they do more , for they remind us of every duty we owe to each other ; and there is not a virtue can be named , or a grace describedwhich the emblems of our Order do not embraceAnd
, . if there be one subject which claims our admiration and imitation more than another , it is when we behold one Brother supporting another , either from the shafts of envy and calumny , or from the attacks ofthe dissembling marauder of domestic joys ; or when we behold the last sad solemn rites , and witness the tear of pity and affection at the grave , then may it be truly said , ' Behold , how pleasant a thing it is for Brethren to dwell together m unity . ' He who disregards such sentiments may call himself and
a man a Mason , but he mistakes the character he has solemnl y engaged to personate . J came here to-day to pay my respects to Brother Ribbans , and a pleasanter day I have not spent . Our host has given us excellent cheer , and the blame must rest with ourselves if we have not been comfortable . In return , Mr . President , for the handsome manner that you and our friends have treated the toast thus dedicated to my health , I beg to wish you all much happiness , long fife , good health , and plenty to enjoy . "
Thus , until half-past nine o ' clock , by square conduct and upright intentions , together with the merry glee ancl catch , sprightly wit , and sparkling wine , the day was closed in all that harmony , order , and goodwill , which ought always to characterise the dainty banquet and the social hour .
WOLVERHAMPTON , July 6 . —The Brethren of No . 607 , celebrated the anniversary of St . John , at the Star and Garter Hotel . The Lodge was opened at three o ' clock . The Brethren afterwards dined together . LINCOLN-WITHAM LODGE , NO . 374 . —On June 2 i-th , according to ancient custom , the W . M . elect , Richard Sutton Harvey , Esq ., a magistrate of this city , was duly installed , and he appointed as his Wardens Brothers Robert Goodacre , S . AV ., Edward Bell Drury , J . AV . Brother Goodacre was re-elected as Treasurer .
At the banquet there was a numerous attendance of the Brethren ancl tlie W . M . in proposing the health ofthe Past Master , complimented that Brother on the advance of Masonry , and the complete renovation of the Lodge , during the two years he had presided . His predecessor , Brother AV . A . Nicholson , the Past Master , hacl initiated twelve into the rites and mysteries of Masonry , and six others had become joining Members . I he various toasts , befitting the occasion , were duly honoured in the manner usual among Masons , and the evening was very agreeabl y
Since tne installation Masonry has not been in abeyance in Lincoln Lodges of Instruction are held , as well as the regular assemblies , ancl a further addition has been made to the number of Members . There is some talk of erecting a Masonic Hall , if a suitable site could be obtained . Much wonder is expressed that no steps have yet been taken towards the annual provincial meeting .
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Provincial.
"I have long enjoyed , " said Governor Brother Brutton , " the conviction , that if the principles of Freemasonry were better known , and more conscientiously performed , there would be less evil in the world , and much more love . It is not enough to say that our secrets and symbols impress morality—they do more , for they remind us of every duty we owe to each other ; and there is not a virtue can be named , or a grace describedwhich the emblems of our Order do not embraceAnd
, . if there be one subject which claims our admiration and imitation more than another , it is when we behold one Brother supporting another , either from the shafts of envy and calumny , or from the attacks ofthe dissembling marauder of domestic joys ; or when we behold the last sad solemn rites , and witness the tear of pity and affection at the grave , then may it be truly said , ' Behold , how pleasant a thing it is for Brethren to dwell together m unity . ' He who disregards such sentiments may call himself and
a man a Mason , but he mistakes the character he has solemnl y engaged to personate . J came here to-day to pay my respects to Brother Ribbans , and a pleasanter day I have not spent . Our host has given us excellent cheer , and the blame must rest with ourselves if we have not been comfortable . In return , Mr . President , for the handsome manner that you and our friends have treated the toast thus dedicated to my health , I beg to wish you all much happiness , long fife , good health , and plenty to enjoy . "
Thus , until half-past nine o ' clock , by square conduct and upright intentions , together with the merry glee ancl catch , sprightly wit , and sparkling wine , the day was closed in all that harmony , order , and goodwill , which ought always to characterise the dainty banquet and the social hour .
WOLVERHAMPTON , July 6 . —The Brethren of No . 607 , celebrated the anniversary of St . John , at the Star and Garter Hotel . The Lodge was opened at three o ' clock . The Brethren afterwards dined together . LINCOLN-WITHAM LODGE , NO . 374 . —On June 2 i-th , according to ancient custom , the W . M . elect , Richard Sutton Harvey , Esq ., a magistrate of this city , was duly installed , and he appointed as his Wardens Brothers Robert Goodacre , S . AV ., Edward Bell Drury , J . AV . Brother Goodacre was re-elected as Treasurer .
At the banquet there was a numerous attendance of the Brethren ancl tlie W . M . in proposing the health ofthe Past Master , complimented that Brother on the advance of Masonry , and the complete renovation of the Lodge , during the two years he had presided . His predecessor , Brother AV . A . Nicholson , the Past Master , hacl initiated twelve into the rites and mysteries of Masonry , and six others had become joining Members . I he various toasts , befitting the occasion , were duly honoured in the manner usual among Masons , and the evening was very agreeabl y
Since tne installation Masonry has not been in abeyance in Lincoln Lodges of Instruction are held , as well as the regular assemblies , ancl a further addition has been made to the number of Members . There is some talk of erecting a Masonic Hall , if a suitable site could be obtained . Much wonder is expressed that no steps have yet been taken towards the annual provincial meeting .