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Lodge of Ireland ; and on the left by the Grand Chaplain of England the Rev . W . J . Rodber , and the Rev . W . J . Percy , the P . G . Chaplain of Dorset , and other officers of the province of Dorset and Somerset . Bro . R . Redgard . Esq ., the P . G . S . W-, occupied the opposite end of the table , surrounded by the Past Provincial Officers and Brethren . The usual routine of Masonic toasts followed that of " The Queen , " the band playing several lively airs at intervals . Many a noble and
generous expression found its way to the hearts of the Brethren from those who addressed the meeting , and was received with acclamations . The Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rodber , also informed the Brethren that it was the intention of the Grand Lodge of England to place the Boys ' School on a similar foundation with that of the Girls ' , and strenuously advocated its cause , strongly recommending it to their individual support as well as to the several Lodges . This announcement was warmly received , and responded to by continued cheers .
SHEPTON MALLETT , June 24 , ( 357)—The W . M . initiated his brother , Mr . Alfred Merchant , in a very impressive manner , and presided at the banquet with his accustomed kindness ; the harmony of the evening was enhanced by the vocal powers of Bros . Ashford , Merchant , and D . Ashford . The Lodge is advancing ; and we understand there is a probability of the next Provincial Grancl Lodge being held in this town .
BHUTON , July 27—The RAV . P . G . Master , Col . Tynte . honoured this town by assembling his Grand Lodge there . Most of the Lodges were represented on the occasion . The Royal Clarence Lodge was duly opened at eleven o ' clock , and the P . G . Master and his Lodge were received with full honours ; a . procession was then marshalled , and the Brethren , in full costume , proceeded to the fine old church , which was crowded at an early hour ; the prayers were read by the Rev . H .
Phabayn , Chaplain of the Benevolent Lodge ; and the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . Parsons , delivered a most eloquent and appropriate discourse , breathing the very best spirit of Masonry , taking his text from the 6 th chapter of the 1 st of Kings , and 7 th verse . The musical services were admirably sung . The procession then returned to the Lodge-room , when the P . G . Master alluded , in painful terms , to the loss which Masonry had sustained
by the decease of our late most illustrious Grand Master , and assured the Lodge that the various addresses with which he was entrusted were duly presented , and most graciously received . He then proceeded to appoint his Grand Officers for the ensuing year , and after paying a just tribute to the memory of the late excellent D . P . G . M ., and alluding to the heavy duties and responsibilities attached to that office , the P . G . Master detailed the peculiar fitness of Brother James Randolph , of the
Wiveliscombe Lodge , to succeed the late Bro . Capt . Maddison , and appointed that excellent Mason accordingly , amid the acclamation of the assembled Craft . The Lodge then proceeded to the business of Charity which is annually brought before them , and which was disposed of in a manner most gratifying to a Mason ' s heart . Thirty pounds were voted to the Sussex Memorial . Votes of thanks were offered to the rev . incumbent for the use of the church ; to the P . G . C for his admirable sermon ; and to the W . M . of the Bruton Lodge , for the judicious arrangements for accommodation , which had been successfully made . The Grancl Lodge was then solemnly closed .
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Provincial.
Lodge of Ireland ; and on the left by the Grand Chaplain of England the Rev . W . J . Rodber , and the Rev . W . J . Percy , the P . G . Chaplain of Dorset , and other officers of the province of Dorset and Somerset . Bro . R . Redgard . Esq ., the P . G . S . W-, occupied the opposite end of the table , surrounded by the Past Provincial Officers and Brethren . The usual routine of Masonic toasts followed that of " The Queen , " the band playing several lively airs at intervals . Many a noble and
generous expression found its way to the hearts of the Brethren from those who addressed the meeting , and was received with acclamations . The Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rodber , also informed the Brethren that it was the intention of the Grand Lodge of England to place the Boys ' School on a similar foundation with that of the Girls ' , and strenuously advocated its cause , strongly recommending it to their individual support as well as to the several Lodges . This announcement was warmly received , and responded to by continued cheers .
SHEPTON MALLETT , June 24 , ( 357)—The W . M . initiated his brother , Mr . Alfred Merchant , in a very impressive manner , and presided at the banquet with his accustomed kindness ; the harmony of the evening was enhanced by the vocal powers of Bros . Ashford , Merchant , and D . Ashford . The Lodge is advancing ; and we understand there is a probability of the next Provincial Grancl Lodge being held in this town .
BHUTON , July 27—The RAV . P . G . Master , Col . Tynte . honoured this town by assembling his Grand Lodge there . Most of the Lodges were represented on the occasion . The Royal Clarence Lodge was duly opened at eleven o ' clock , and the P . G . Master and his Lodge were received with full honours ; a . procession was then marshalled , and the Brethren , in full costume , proceeded to the fine old church , which was crowded at an early hour ; the prayers were read by the Rev . H .
Phabayn , Chaplain of the Benevolent Lodge ; and the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . Parsons , delivered a most eloquent and appropriate discourse , breathing the very best spirit of Masonry , taking his text from the 6 th chapter of the 1 st of Kings , and 7 th verse . The musical services were admirably sung . The procession then returned to the Lodge-room , when the P . G . Master alluded , in painful terms , to the loss which Masonry had sustained
by the decease of our late most illustrious Grand Master , and assured the Lodge that the various addresses with which he was entrusted were duly presented , and most graciously received . He then proceeded to appoint his Grand Officers for the ensuing year , and after paying a just tribute to the memory of the late excellent D . P . G . M ., and alluding to the heavy duties and responsibilities attached to that office , the P . G . Master detailed the peculiar fitness of Brother James Randolph , of the
Wiveliscombe Lodge , to succeed the late Bro . Capt . Maddison , and appointed that excellent Mason accordingly , amid the acclamation of the assembled Craft . The Lodge then proceeded to the business of Charity which is annually brought before them , and which was disposed of in a manner most gratifying to a Mason ' s heart . Thirty pounds were voted to the Sussex Memorial . Votes of thanks were offered to the rev . incumbent for the use of the church ; to the P . G . C for his admirable sermon ; and to the W . M . of the Bruton Lodge , for the judicious arrangements for accommodation , which had been successfully made . The Grancl Lodge was then solemnly closed .