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dunce in the evening , at ivhich from forty to fifty ladies and gentlemen were entertained in the most elegant and hospitable manner . Music and singing made up part of the fete , and refreshments , in a style of fancy and beauty seldom surpassed , were plentifully dispersed .
AX . HINSTER . —MASONIC KNIGIIT'TEMPLARS , June 27 . —A numerous body of these distinguished prefessors of the Royal Craft met at Coryton Park , Devon , the mansion of Sir Kni ght AA'illiam Tucker , on Thursday last , for tbe purpose of receiving several pilgrims into tbe Order , who were anxious for the honour of being knighted in the filmed " Coryton Encampment of the Holy Cross . " The encampment was held in the chapel of the mansion , which has just received some additional paintings
of the first masters in Florence ; indeed , the elaborate paraphanalia was superb and extensive , a quantity of plate worked in exquisite taste , enriched the assemblage of materials required for the various ceremonials attendant on the reception of the candidates for the supreme degrees of Knight of Malta , Knight Templar , ancl the ne plus ultra , while the costumes as well as every arrangement were most complete , bsaring gratifying testimony to the singular proficiency of the eminent and excellent
Commander of this distinguished Encampment , Sir Knight Tucker , who is also its founder , and who conducted the interesting and solemn ceremonies ofthe day with much effect , assisted by Major Still , as first Captain , Eales AVhite , second Captain , P . Hayman , Equerry , East , and other experienced members of the Orders . Companions , Rev . T . Walker , T . Pickering , ancl R . Newberry , were severall y installed , after the ancient manners , into the exalted degrees before mentioned . On
the breaking up of the Encampment , the sir Knights were all invited to partake of a splendid banquet , by the estimable professor of the Coryton , which ivas served in the spacious library of the mansion , with all the elegance and state with ivhich the hospitalities of the fine old mansion are enriched . The M . E . Commander desired that the 1 Sth June should be considered as an anniversary of the formation of the " Coryton Encampment of the Hol y Cross , " and that the sir Knights be summoned
to attend to celebrate it accordingly ; swords were raised in token of approbation , and at a discreet hour the company separated , each Brother being much impressed with the observances consequent on the important duties which are now expected of hiin .
AVAKEIIAM , Aug . 28 . —The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorsetshire was hoiclen in this town ; it created a lively interest , as it is many years since a similar meeting was holden . A large concourse of people assembled to witness the procession . The town Hall was tastefully decorated by the Lodge of Unity , who kindly admitted many persons to see it . At ten o ' clock tbe R . W . P . G . Master , AA'm . Elliot , Esq ., attended by the AV . D . P .. G . M ., and the Officers of the Provincial
Lodge , proceeded to the Town Hall , where the Biethren and visitors were assembled , ancl the Grand Lodge was opened in ample form with solemn prayer . The Brethren being in due order arranged , proceeded as usual , before the transaction of the business of the Province , to church to attend divine service , ancl supplicate a blessing on their Masonic labours . Tbe rector , the Rev . 11 . Capel , read prayers in a most impressive manner , and the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Rev . AV . J . Percy , preached an admirable sermon from the first chapter of Genesis , the 1 st , 2 nd , ancl 3 rd verses ; which , from its learning , eloquence , ancl truly scriptural exposition , rivcttcd for an hour the deepest attention of
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Provincial.
dunce in the evening , at ivhich from forty to fifty ladies and gentlemen were entertained in the most elegant and hospitable manner . Music and singing made up part of the fete , and refreshments , in a style of fancy and beauty seldom surpassed , were plentifully dispersed .
AX . HINSTER . —MASONIC KNIGIIT'TEMPLARS , June 27 . —A numerous body of these distinguished prefessors of the Royal Craft met at Coryton Park , Devon , the mansion of Sir Kni ght AA'illiam Tucker , on Thursday last , for tbe purpose of receiving several pilgrims into tbe Order , who were anxious for the honour of being knighted in the filmed " Coryton Encampment of the Holy Cross . " The encampment was held in the chapel of the mansion , which has just received some additional paintings
of the first masters in Florence ; indeed , the elaborate paraphanalia was superb and extensive , a quantity of plate worked in exquisite taste , enriched the assemblage of materials required for the various ceremonials attendant on the reception of the candidates for the supreme degrees of Knight of Malta , Knight Templar , ancl the ne plus ultra , while the costumes as well as every arrangement were most complete , bsaring gratifying testimony to the singular proficiency of the eminent and excellent
Commander of this distinguished Encampment , Sir Knight Tucker , who is also its founder , and who conducted the interesting and solemn ceremonies ofthe day with much effect , assisted by Major Still , as first Captain , Eales AVhite , second Captain , P . Hayman , Equerry , East , and other experienced members of the Orders . Companions , Rev . T . Walker , T . Pickering , ancl R . Newberry , were severall y installed , after the ancient manners , into the exalted degrees before mentioned . On
the breaking up of the Encampment , the sir Knights were all invited to partake of a splendid banquet , by the estimable professor of the Coryton , which ivas served in the spacious library of the mansion , with all the elegance and state with ivhich the hospitalities of the fine old mansion are enriched . The M . E . Commander desired that the 1 Sth June should be considered as an anniversary of the formation of the " Coryton Encampment of the Hol y Cross , " and that the sir Knights be summoned
to attend to celebrate it accordingly ; swords were raised in token of approbation , and at a discreet hour the company separated , each Brother being much impressed with the observances consequent on the important duties which are now expected of hiin .
AVAKEIIAM , Aug . 28 . —The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorsetshire was hoiclen in this town ; it created a lively interest , as it is many years since a similar meeting was holden . A large concourse of people assembled to witness the procession . The town Hall was tastefully decorated by the Lodge of Unity , who kindly admitted many persons to see it . At ten o ' clock tbe R . W . P . G . Master , AA'm . Elliot , Esq ., attended by the AV . D . P .. G . M ., and the Officers of the Provincial
Lodge , proceeded to the Town Hall , where the Biethren and visitors were assembled , ancl the Grand Lodge was opened in ample form with solemn prayer . The Brethren being in due order arranged , proceeded as usual , before the transaction of the business of the Province , to church to attend divine service , ancl supplicate a blessing on their Masonic labours . Tbe rector , the Rev . 11 . Capel , read prayers in a most impressive manner , and the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Rev . AV . J . Percy , preached an admirable sermon from the first chapter of Genesis , the 1 st , 2 nd , ancl 3 rd verses ; which , from its learning , eloquence , ancl truly scriptural exposition , rivcttcd for an hour the deepest attention of