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Provincial.
o ' clock , the Brethren , amounting to upwards of thirty , sat down to the sumptuous repast prepared for them . The table was laid in Alasonie style , and all present were in full Masonic costume . The day was one of pure joy and happiness . Some excitement has arisen in consequence of the Grand Director of Ceremonies , Brother Chilcott , having addressed a congratulatory letter to the Earl Howe , on his visiting A'lonmouth , to which the Earl returned a very kind reply . Some Brethren considered that the Lodge should have been convened for the especial purpose , but as it appears there was not time enough , Bro . Chilcott ' s zeal may be readily excused .
AXMINSTER , ith Sept . —A Royal Arch Chapter was held this evening , at which E . C . AV . Tucker exalted Bros H . A . Norris , 12 th Regiment , Rev . J . Somerville Broderip , Rector of Cossington , AValter Buckland ( brother of the Dean of AVestminster ) , ancl J . Gillman ( by dispensation ) tyler of the Axminster Lodge . Sept . 5 . — t ' oryton Encampment . All the Companions yesterday exalted to the degree of Royal Arch ( with the exception of Companion Gillman ) were this clay installed as Alasonie Knihts TemplarKnihts
g , g of Malta , Rose Croix , and Ne plus ultra . * The E . Commander of the Coryton Encampment , Sir Knight AA " . Tucker , has been appointed Provincial Grand Alaster of Knights Templars , by the Alost Eminent Grand Master , Col . Tynte , who has expressed his intention of performing the ceremony of installation .
SHERBORNE , June 29 . —The Lodge of Benevolence in this town , assembled for the purpose of receiving the newly-appointed Provincial Grand Alaster for Dorsetshire , AVilliam Tucker , Esq ., of Coryton Park , in order that he may make the personal acquaintance of the Brethren . It is sufficient to observe that he was received in ancient form , and after addressing the Brethren , they were called from labour to refreshment , when the cup of friendship and good fellowship circulated . After the
usual loyal ancl Alasonie toasts , the Provincial Grand Master proposed the good health and happiness of his predecessor , Bro . AVilliam Eliot , and of his Deputy P . G . AI ., Bro . E . T . Percy , who returned thanks . He then proposed the good health of the AV . AI . of the Lodge , Brother J . Y . Melmoth , who acknowledged the same . After the interchange of those friendly greetings peculiar to the Masonic body , and several addresses from the Brethren whose healths were iventhe Loclwas
g , ge closed , and the Brethren separated , delighted with the pleasures of the day . The Provincial Grand Master has been visiting at the mansion of Henry King , Esq ., AVest Hall , near this town ; from whence he proceeded to visit the Shaftesbury Lodge , the Bourton Lodge , the Dorchester Lodge , and the AVeymouth Lodge . He has not yet announced his clays for visiting the other Lodges in the province ; we shall notice them as soon as we hear they are fixed .
AVEYMOUTH , Aug . 21 . —A Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was held yesterday at the Masonic Hall , at which the newlyelected Grand Superintendent of the Province , Comp . AVm . Tucker , Esq . presided , as Z .- G . Arden , H . ; AV . I . Percy , J . The Chapter was opened in due form , and the AI . E . Z . appointed the different officers .
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Provincial.
o ' clock , the Brethren , amounting to upwards of thirty , sat down to the sumptuous repast prepared for them . The table was laid in Alasonie style , and all present were in full Masonic costume . The day was one of pure joy and happiness . Some excitement has arisen in consequence of the Grand Director of Ceremonies , Brother Chilcott , having addressed a congratulatory letter to the Earl Howe , on his visiting A'lonmouth , to which the Earl returned a very kind reply . Some Brethren considered that the Lodge should have been convened for the especial purpose , but as it appears there was not time enough , Bro . Chilcott ' s zeal may be readily excused .
AXMINSTER , ith Sept . —A Royal Arch Chapter was held this evening , at which E . C . AV . Tucker exalted Bros H . A . Norris , 12 th Regiment , Rev . J . Somerville Broderip , Rector of Cossington , AValter Buckland ( brother of the Dean of AVestminster ) , ancl J . Gillman ( by dispensation ) tyler of the Axminster Lodge . Sept . 5 . — t ' oryton Encampment . All the Companions yesterday exalted to the degree of Royal Arch ( with the exception of Companion Gillman ) were this clay installed as Alasonie Knihts TemplarKnihts
g , g of Malta , Rose Croix , and Ne plus ultra . * The E . Commander of the Coryton Encampment , Sir Knight AA " . Tucker , has been appointed Provincial Grand Alaster of Knights Templars , by the Alost Eminent Grand Master , Col . Tynte , who has expressed his intention of performing the ceremony of installation .
SHERBORNE , June 29 . —The Lodge of Benevolence in this town , assembled for the purpose of receiving the newly-appointed Provincial Grand Alaster for Dorsetshire , AVilliam Tucker , Esq ., of Coryton Park , in order that he may make the personal acquaintance of the Brethren . It is sufficient to observe that he was received in ancient form , and after addressing the Brethren , they were called from labour to refreshment , when the cup of friendship and good fellowship circulated . After the
usual loyal ancl Alasonie toasts , the Provincial Grand Master proposed the good health and happiness of his predecessor , Bro . AVilliam Eliot , and of his Deputy P . G . AI ., Bro . E . T . Percy , who returned thanks . He then proposed the good health of the AV . AI . of the Lodge , Brother J . Y . Melmoth , who acknowledged the same . After the interchange of those friendly greetings peculiar to the Masonic body , and several addresses from the Brethren whose healths were iventhe Loclwas
g , ge closed , and the Brethren separated , delighted with the pleasures of the day . The Provincial Grand Master has been visiting at the mansion of Henry King , Esq ., AVest Hall , near this town ; from whence he proceeded to visit the Shaftesbury Lodge , the Bourton Lodge , the Dorchester Lodge , and the AVeymouth Lodge . He has not yet announced his clays for visiting the other Lodges in the province ; we shall notice them as soon as we hear they are fixed .
AVEYMOUTH , Aug . 21 . —A Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was held yesterday at the Masonic Hall , at which the newlyelected Grand Superintendent of the Province , Comp . AVm . Tucker , Esq . presided , as Z .- G . Arden , H . ; AV . I . Percy , J . The Chapter was opened in due form , and the AI . E . Z . appointed the different officers .