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Provincial
Prov . G . S . Warden , Bro . R . Brcmridge , M . P . Prov . G . J . Warden , and Bro . T . B . Chanter , Prov . G . S . Deacon for the ensiling year . The Prov . Grand Master left the sum of five pounds to be applied to the charitable object of the meeting . We very much regret to add , that the highly esteemed , zealous , and talented Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Dr . Carwithen , whose energies have been so effective in developing the true objects of masonry in the province of Devonwas prevented from
, attending the meeting in consequence of severe illness . The prayers of the church were offered up for that respected brother and truly excellent man . The service at the church was rendered the more effective by the kind and gratuitous assistance of the choir who attend the Barnstaple parish Church . The masonic hymn and anthem were sung by them in excellent taste : Bro . Edwards presiding at the orcan .
The procession , preceded by a band of music , playing a masonic air , consisted of from seventy to eighty ; the arrangements of the committee were carried out in the best possible manner , and reflected great credit on their taste and judgment . Several clerical brethren joined in the procession in their gowns , with the hood appertaining to their accademical degrees . At five o ' clock , about fifty of the brethren sat clown to a splendid
banquet at the " Fortescue Hotel . " The Hon . Bro . Butler , the worthy Master of the Barnstaple Lodge presided over the festivities with his accustomed spirit and ability , and at nine o ' clock the brethren separated , after spending a most harmonious and gratifying day .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . JOSIAH—A , WOODMAN—PELTRXE—P . M . —AN OFFICE BEARISH , and others ; we have selected one letter as a pretty fair specimen of the wishes of all—excepting one , whose letter we have no other reason for not publishing than that it would affect his general position . The letter alluded to will be found in our leading article .
The following are extracted from the published Circular of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Nov . 8 , 1847 . —A sum of 15 / . 13 s . 6 d ., part of moneys raised by the Lodge of Benevolence , Sherborne , No . 459 , under the Grand Lodge of England , from the lectures of the celebrated philanthropist , traveller , and brotherDr . Wolffon his mission to Bokharahaving been presented
, , , to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for charitable purposes , the warmest thanks of the Grand Lodge were voted to the brethren of No . 45 !) , Sherborne , for their handsome donation ; which the Grand Lodge directed to be paid over to the Fund of Benevolence , for distribution by the Committee on that Fund . The Freemasons' Calendar , Dublin , 1848 , was presented by Brother Michael Furnell , Prov . Grand Master , North Munster . Thanks were
voted . Nov . 30 , 1847 . —The election of Grand Officers took place this day in conformity with the nomination on the 8 th instant . The attention of the Grand Lodge having been called to a report of
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Provincial
Prov . G . S . Warden , Bro . R . Brcmridge , M . P . Prov . G . J . Warden , and Bro . T . B . Chanter , Prov . G . S . Deacon for the ensiling year . The Prov . Grand Master left the sum of five pounds to be applied to the charitable object of the meeting . We very much regret to add , that the highly esteemed , zealous , and talented Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Dr . Carwithen , whose energies have been so effective in developing the true objects of masonry in the province of Devonwas prevented from
, attending the meeting in consequence of severe illness . The prayers of the church were offered up for that respected brother and truly excellent man . The service at the church was rendered the more effective by the kind and gratuitous assistance of the choir who attend the Barnstaple parish Church . The masonic hymn and anthem were sung by them in excellent taste : Bro . Edwards presiding at the orcan .
The procession , preceded by a band of music , playing a masonic air , consisted of from seventy to eighty ; the arrangements of the committee were carried out in the best possible manner , and reflected great credit on their taste and judgment . Several clerical brethren joined in the procession in their gowns , with the hood appertaining to their accademical degrees . At five o ' clock , about fifty of the brethren sat clown to a splendid
banquet at the " Fortescue Hotel . " The Hon . Bro . Butler , the worthy Master of the Barnstaple Lodge presided over the festivities with his accustomed spirit and ability , and at nine o ' clock the brethren separated , after spending a most harmonious and gratifying day .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . JOSIAH—A , WOODMAN—PELTRXE—P . M . —AN OFFICE BEARISH , and others ; we have selected one letter as a pretty fair specimen of the wishes of all—excepting one , whose letter we have no other reason for not publishing than that it would affect his general position . The letter alluded to will be found in our leading article .
The following are extracted from the published Circular of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Nov . 8 , 1847 . —A sum of 15 / . 13 s . 6 d ., part of moneys raised by the Lodge of Benevolence , Sherborne , No . 459 , under the Grand Lodge of England , from the lectures of the celebrated philanthropist , traveller , and brotherDr . Wolffon his mission to Bokharahaving been presented
, , , to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for charitable purposes , the warmest thanks of the Grand Lodge were voted to the brethren of No . 45 !) , Sherborne , for their handsome donation ; which the Grand Lodge directed to be paid over to the Fund of Benevolence , for distribution by the Committee on that Fund . The Freemasons' Calendar , Dublin , 1848 , was presented by Brother Michael Furnell , Prov . Grand Master , North Munster . Thanks were
voted . Nov . 30 , 1847 . —The election of Grand Officers took place this day in conformity with the nomination on the 8 th instant . The attention of the Grand Lodge having been called to a report of