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GRAVESEND , August 28 . —The installation of the 'Worshi pful Master of the Lodge of Freedom lias taken place at the Puncheon Tavern , when Bro . W . PI . Carlin , of Ludgate-hill , was installed with the usual solemn ceremonies . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master Joseph Ashley , Esq ., presiding on the occasion .
DOVSR , July 3 . —The Brethren of this province celebrated their annual festival . Much interest prevailed during the morning in every part of the town ; and by ten o ' clock the approaches to the Maison Dieu ( the rallying point ) were densely crowded with people ; and in short , every portion of the line of procession was thronged with an eager crowd , anxious to have a proper view of the pageant . A procession having been formed , at half-past twelve o ' clock it proceeded to Trinity
church , headed by the town band . Prayers were reatl by the Rev . W . S . Cole , and a sermon preached by the Rev . Brother Jones , P . G . C . After the service , the Brethren returned to the Town Hall in procession , and at half-past four 104 of the Brethren sat down at the Apollonian Hall to banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured in flowing bumpers . Several appropriate glees and songscharmingly given bMrs . Reignolds and the Messrs Brownings ,
, y which , assisted by the talents of the musical Brethren , diversified the evening ' s entertainment , which was marked by decorous conviviality and unalloyed enjoyment . Never has Dover witnessed such a Masonic gathering—a gathering eminent for station , character , and talent . On a vote of thanks being passed to the Mayor , the D . P . G . Master expressed the high gratification he felt for his kindness and attention in having granted the use of the Town Hall to the Brethren .
KIDDERMINSTER—LODGE OF HOPE AND CHARITY , 523 . —We are gradually emerging from a state of comparative darkness , and anticipate once again to see the "Light . " A few members have recently been initiated , and there is expectation of further additions . For the sustenance of the Lodge under great difficulties , for its present state , as well as for the prospects of improvement , we are mainly indebted to the unwearied Zealand spirit of Bro . Caswell , P . M . We hope in a few months to render a goodly account of our proceedings .
BIRMINGHAM , June 21 . — MASONIC TESTIMONIALS OF RESPECT . — We have much pleasure in recording a presentation of respect paid Bro . William Lloyd , and Bro . Broomhead , at Dee ' s Royal Hotel , Birmingham , by the members of the Lodge of Light , which Lodge has on its list of members some of the principal inhabitants of that town and neighbourhood , including the names of the Right hon . the Earl Howe , Lord Chamberlain to the Queen Dowager , the Masonic philosopher the Rev . Dr . Oliver , and many others . The testimonial consists of a splendid silver Hebe cup or coffee-pot , which bears the following inscription : —
I Ins Memorial is presented to nro . Wir . LiA .-vi LLOYD , W . M . of the St . James ' s Lodge , No . / 07 . Handsworth ; P . M . of the Lodge of Light , No . GSfl ; and the St . Paul's Lodge , No . SI , Birmingham ; and Past Provincial G . S . W . of Warwickshire , of the Antient Free and Accepted Masons : by the Members of the Lodge of Light , of which Lodge ho was the I-ounder , and W . M . tor two successive years , as a mark of esteem , and a testimony of the high value in which they hold his services for the promotion of the sublime order uf Freemasonry , and for his zealous exertions on behalf of their Lodge . " June 21 st , Anno Domini , 1 IM 3 . " " HKI . I . FI . ETCHKH , M . D ., Worshipful Master "
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Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
GRAVESEND , August 28 . —The installation of the 'Worshi pful Master of the Lodge of Freedom lias taken place at the Puncheon Tavern , when Bro . W . PI . Carlin , of Ludgate-hill , was installed with the usual solemn ceremonies . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master Joseph Ashley , Esq ., presiding on the occasion .
DOVSR , July 3 . —The Brethren of this province celebrated their annual festival . Much interest prevailed during the morning in every part of the town ; and by ten o ' clock the approaches to the Maison Dieu ( the rallying point ) were densely crowded with people ; and in short , every portion of the line of procession was thronged with an eager crowd , anxious to have a proper view of the pageant . A procession having been formed , at half-past twelve o ' clock it proceeded to Trinity
church , headed by the town band . Prayers were reatl by the Rev . W . S . Cole , and a sermon preached by the Rev . Brother Jones , P . G . C . After the service , the Brethren returned to the Town Hall in procession , and at half-past four 104 of the Brethren sat down at the Apollonian Hall to banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured in flowing bumpers . Several appropriate glees and songscharmingly given bMrs . Reignolds and the Messrs Brownings ,
, y which , assisted by the talents of the musical Brethren , diversified the evening ' s entertainment , which was marked by decorous conviviality and unalloyed enjoyment . Never has Dover witnessed such a Masonic gathering—a gathering eminent for station , character , and talent . On a vote of thanks being passed to the Mayor , the D . P . G . Master expressed the high gratification he felt for his kindness and attention in having granted the use of the Town Hall to the Brethren .
KIDDERMINSTER—LODGE OF HOPE AND CHARITY , 523 . —We are gradually emerging from a state of comparative darkness , and anticipate once again to see the "Light . " A few members have recently been initiated , and there is expectation of further additions . For the sustenance of the Lodge under great difficulties , for its present state , as well as for the prospects of improvement , we are mainly indebted to the unwearied Zealand spirit of Bro . Caswell , P . M . We hope in a few months to render a goodly account of our proceedings .
BIRMINGHAM , June 21 . — MASONIC TESTIMONIALS OF RESPECT . — We have much pleasure in recording a presentation of respect paid Bro . William Lloyd , and Bro . Broomhead , at Dee ' s Royal Hotel , Birmingham , by the members of the Lodge of Light , which Lodge has on its list of members some of the principal inhabitants of that town and neighbourhood , including the names of the Right hon . the Earl Howe , Lord Chamberlain to the Queen Dowager , the Masonic philosopher the Rev . Dr . Oliver , and many others . The testimonial consists of a splendid silver Hebe cup or coffee-pot , which bears the following inscription : —
I Ins Memorial is presented to nro . Wir . LiA .-vi LLOYD , W . M . of the St . James ' s Lodge , No . / 07 . Handsworth ; P . M . of the Lodge of Light , No . GSfl ; and the St . Paul's Lodge , No . SI , Birmingham ; and Past Provincial G . S . W . of Warwickshire , of the Antient Free and Accepted Masons : by the Members of the Lodge of Light , of which Lodge ho was the I-ounder , and W . M . tor two successive years , as a mark of esteem , and a testimony of the high value in which they hold his services for the promotion of the sublime order uf Freemasonry , and for his zealous exertions on behalf of their Lodge . " June 21 st , Anno Domini , 1 IM 3 . " " HKI . I . FI . ETCHKH , M . D ., Worshipful Master "