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Provincial.
CIIUDLEIGH . —Sept . 7 . —A numerous assemblage attended the Lodge of Union , to witness the presentation , from the members of the Lodge , of very elegant Masonic Jewels to the W . Bro . Rev . John Huyshe , P . P . G . S . W ., Bro . D . Moore , P . G . Sec , and Bro . W . Empson , P . G . S . D ., as tokens of grateful acknowledgment of valuable services rendered by them to the Lodge of Union in particular , of their very zealous and
honourable conduct towards the Craft in general , and of the high estimation and respect in which they are held b y the fraternity . The jewels were presented by the W . M . in eloquent aud appropriate terms , and the decorated reci pients acknowledged the distinction in a truly fraternal spirit . Many visitors from other provinces attended the interesting ceremony , and the W . M . took occasion to compliment particularly , Bros . Tucker , and Eales White , of the Taunton Lodge , whose
Masonic knowledge and high character , as well as their ^ ready communication of instruction and assistance wherever wanted , elevated their names high in the list of Masonic worthies . The proceedings of the day were conducted altogether in the true spirit of Masonry .
SHERRORNE , Aug . 16—The annual provincial meeting for the province of Dorset , was held at the Town-ball , when a numerous body of Masons assembled , amongst whom were several of the Provincial Officers and Brethren of Somersetshire ; and after the opening of the Lodge with the accustomed formalities , and with the assistance of the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of England , were in due order ranged , and proceeded to church in a long aud imposing procession ; for although the mourning for the Duke of Sussex damped the brilliancy
of the regalia , it had a grancl appearance . Divine service was performed by the Rev . Bro . J . T . S . Phabayn , P . G . Chaplain for Somerset , and the Rev . Bro . W . J . Percy , P . G . Chaplain for Dorset , preached a most excellent sermon from Eph . ii . 19-21 , "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners , but fellow-citizens with the saints , and of the household of God ; and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and ProphetsJesus Christ
, himself being the chief corner-stone;—in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord . " In the course of which a very just and deservedly high tribute was paid to the memory of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , the late Grand Master of the order , and for whom the Brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . To the congregation assembled the discourse must have been hihlinstructiveand to those acquainted with the principles of
gy , the institution , and value them according to their real worth , it must have been additionally so ; it contained much that was indescevnible to the uninitiated in a Masonic point of view , but pleasing and gratifying to the experienced Mason , and to the younger Brethren of the Craft much to incite them to pursue steadily their own ward course in selecting the best materials , rejecting the bad , and building on a secure and right foundation . Our limits will not permit us to follow the rev .
Brother through his discourse . On the return from church , the business of Masonry was resumed , and officers for the ensuing year appointed . The banquet took place at the King ' s Arms , and was very numerously attended , every seat being occupied . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , W . Eliot , Esq ., presided , supported on the right by the Deputy P . G . M ., E . T- Percy , Esq ., and G . M . Forster , Esq ., of the Grand VOL . 1 . 3 L
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Provincial.
CIIUDLEIGH . —Sept . 7 . —A numerous assemblage attended the Lodge of Union , to witness the presentation , from the members of the Lodge , of very elegant Masonic Jewels to the W . Bro . Rev . John Huyshe , P . P . G . S . W ., Bro . D . Moore , P . G . Sec , and Bro . W . Empson , P . G . S . D ., as tokens of grateful acknowledgment of valuable services rendered by them to the Lodge of Union in particular , of their very zealous and
honourable conduct towards the Craft in general , and of the high estimation and respect in which they are held b y the fraternity . The jewels were presented by the W . M . in eloquent aud appropriate terms , and the decorated reci pients acknowledged the distinction in a truly fraternal spirit . Many visitors from other provinces attended the interesting ceremony , and the W . M . took occasion to compliment particularly , Bros . Tucker , and Eales White , of the Taunton Lodge , whose
Masonic knowledge and high character , as well as their ^ ready communication of instruction and assistance wherever wanted , elevated their names high in the list of Masonic worthies . The proceedings of the day were conducted altogether in the true spirit of Masonry .
SHERRORNE , Aug . 16—The annual provincial meeting for the province of Dorset , was held at the Town-ball , when a numerous body of Masons assembled , amongst whom were several of the Provincial Officers and Brethren of Somersetshire ; and after the opening of the Lodge with the accustomed formalities , and with the assistance of the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of England , were in due order ranged , and proceeded to church in a long aud imposing procession ; for although the mourning for the Duke of Sussex damped the brilliancy
of the regalia , it had a grancl appearance . Divine service was performed by the Rev . Bro . J . T . S . Phabayn , P . G . Chaplain for Somerset , and the Rev . Bro . W . J . Percy , P . G . Chaplain for Dorset , preached a most excellent sermon from Eph . ii . 19-21 , "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners , but fellow-citizens with the saints , and of the household of God ; and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and ProphetsJesus Christ
, himself being the chief corner-stone;—in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord . " In the course of which a very just and deservedly high tribute was paid to the memory of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , the late Grand Master of the order , and for whom the Brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . To the congregation assembled the discourse must have been hihlinstructiveand to those acquainted with the principles of
gy , the institution , and value them according to their real worth , it must have been additionally so ; it contained much that was indescevnible to the uninitiated in a Masonic point of view , but pleasing and gratifying to the experienced Mason , and to the younger Brethren of the Craft much to incite them to pursue steadily their own ward course in selecting the best materials , rejecting the bad , and building on a secure and right foundation . Our limits will not permit us to follow the rev .
Brother through his discourse . On the return from church , the business of Masonry was resumed , and officers for the ensuing year appointed . The banquet took place at the King ' s Arms , and was very numerously attended , every seat being occupied . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , W . Eliot , Esq ., presided , supported on the right by the Deputy P . G . M ., E . T- Percy , Esq ., and G . M . Forster , Esq ., of the Grand VOL . 1 . 3 L