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Provincial.
As the last toast of the evening , the R . W . the P . G . M . proposed " The Asylum for the Aged and Decayed Freemasons , and the other Masonic Charities . " He ( Colonel Anson ) thought very highly of that institution , although he must confess that his anticipations were not so sanguine as were those of Dr . Crucefix , its founder . Now , however , that it no longer stands alone , but in connection with other charities , and supported by the Grand Lodgehe felt more confident of its permanent
, well-doing —( cheers ) . At nine o ' clock the Lodge was closed in due form , ancl with solemn prayer . The Provincial Grand Master remained a short time after the closing of the Lodge . Thus ended one of the most auspicious meetings , with regard to Masonry , ever held in this province .
August 19—The Chapter 674 mustered well ; there were four exaltations . The Chapter is progressing very rapidly , ancl is efficient in its working . Companion Leveau , the M . E . Z ., has been re-elected as first Principal . Colonel the Hon . Geo . Anson , the P . G . M . was proposed as a joining member .
LINCOLN—There is a proverb , not over complimentary to our city , — and we would fain it were altogether ivithout a symbol , —but truth is , that if the spirit of darkness is not really overlooking us . we are yet in a sorry plight ; our Masonic ruler is invisible , his deputy ( lieu quantum mutatus ab illo Hectare J either fears to act , oris not empowered ; and so noble a scion of the Masonic tree is suffered to languish and betray to the world the lamentable consequences of an incompetent , if not a mischievous satrapship . Fie ! fie !
GAINSBOROUGH , Sept . 11 . —A Provincial Grand Lodge was held at noon in the private room of the Trent Lodge ( 611 ) , at which the R . W . and Rt . Hon . C . T . D'Eyncourt , Prov . G . M ., presided ; he was assisted by his deputy the Rev . Geo . Coltman ; there were present about thirtyfive Brethren , the number would probably have been greater , but the day fixed on was the same appointed by the Bishop ancl the Lord Lieutenant for a grand meeting of various church societies . The Prov . GMaster
. addressed the Brethren from the throne , and rejoiced at the harmony in the province , and exhorted its continuance . He alluded to his usual topic , the Witham Lodge , which had dared to express regret that he did not call a meeting last year . After the Lodge had closed , the Brethren sat down at two o ' clock to banquet ( not in Masonic clothing ) , and passed a few convivial hours .
GATESHEAD , Aug . 18 . —W . M . Thomas Robinson presented Brother William Dalziel with a copy of Burke ' s Encyclopaedia of Heraldry , richly bound , and bearing the following inscription : — "Presented by the W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Borough Lodge , No . 614 , to Brother W . Dalziel , as a testimony of respect and gratitude for his valuable services , rendered to this lodge in particular , and to Masonry in general . "
WIGTON—F . L . B . Dykes , Esq ., D . P . G . M . of Cumberland , having signified his intention of holding a Provincial Grand Lodge at Wigton , some time in Jul y , the Brethren of the Wigton and St . John ' s Lodge made a grand procession in honour of the occasion . NEWCASTLE , June 30—The Brethren of the St . Peter ' s Lodge held their anniversary in their lodge-room at St . Peter ' s Quay , Newcastle ,
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Provincial.
As the last toast of the evening , the R . W . the P . G . M . proposed " The Asylum for the Aged and Decayed Freemasons , and the other Masonic Charities . " He ( Colonel Anson ) thought very highly of that institution , although he must confess that his anticipations were not so sanguine as were those of Dr . Crucefix , its founder . Now , however , that it no longer stands alone , but in connection with other charities , and supported by the Grand Lodgehe felt more confident of its permanent
, well-doing —( cheers ) . At nine o ' clock the Lodge was closed in due form , ancl with solemn prayer . The Provincial Grand Master remained a short time after the closing of the Lodge . Thus ended one of the most auspicious meetings , with regard to Masonry , ever held in this province .
August 19—The Chapter 674 mustered well ; there were four exaltations . The Chapter is progressing very rapidly , ancl is efficient in its working . Companion Leveau , the M . E . Z ., has been re-elected as first Principal . Colonel the Hon . Geo . Anson , the P . G . M . was proposed as a joining member .
LINCOLN—There is a proverb , not over complimentary to our city , — and we would fain it were altogether ivithout a symbol , —but truth is , that if the spirit of darkness is not really overlooking us . we are yet in a sorry plight ; our Masonic ruler is invisible , his deputy ( lieu quantum mutatus ab illo Hectare J either fears to act , oris not empowered ; and so noble a scion of the Masonic tree is suffered to languish and betray to the world the lamentable consequences of an incompetent , if not a mischievous satrapship . Fie ! fie !
GAINSBOROUGH , Sept . 11 . —A Provincial Grand Lodge was held at noon in the private room of the Trent Lodge ( 611 ) , at which the R . W . and Rt . Hon . C . T . D'Eyncourt , Prov . G . M ., presided ; he was assisted by his deputy the Rev . Geo . Coltman ; there were present about thirtyfive Brethren , the number would probably have been greater , but the day fixed on was the same appointed by the Bishop ancl the Lord Lieutenant for a grand meeting of various church societies . The Prov . GMaster
. addressed the Brethren from the throne , and rejoiced at the harmony in the province , and exhorted its continuance . He alluded to his usual topic , the Witham Lodge , which had dared to express regret that he did not call a meeting last year . After the Lodge had closed , the Brethren sat down at two o ' clock to banquet ( not in Masonic clothing ) , and passed a few convivial hours .
GATESHEAD , Aug . 18 . —W . M . Thomas Robinson presented Brother William Dalziel with a copy of Burke ' s Encyclopaedia of Heraldry , richly bound , and bearing the following inscription : — "Presented by the W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Borough Lodge , No . 614 , to Brother W . Dalziel , as a testimony of respect and gratitude for his valuable services , rendered to this lodge in particular , and to Masonry in general . "
WIGTON—F . L . B . Dykes , Esq ., D . P . G . M . of Cumberland , having signified his intention of holding a Provincial Grand Lodge at Wigton , some time in Jul y , the Brethren of the Wigton and St . John ' s Lodge made a grand procession in honour of the occasion . NEWCASTLE , June 30—The Brethren of the St . Peter ' s Lodge held their anniversary in their lodge-room at St . Peter ' s Quay , Newcastle ,