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Provincial.
Prov . Grand Secretary ( the V . W . Bro . Hodges , W . M . of Lotlge , No . J 73 ) , made a formal application for the constitution of the lodge , and for that purpose read the petition , warrant , and dispensation . This being acceded to , the minutes of previous transactions were read and approved of , and the brethren of the new lodge publicly signified their approbation of the brethren named in the warrant as Master and Wardens . An oration was then delivered by the D . P . G . M . which did infinite
, credit to his masonic learning , and which elicited warm encomiums from the brethren . The lodge having been opened in the second and third degrees , the preparatory consecration prayer followed , and the lodge was uncovered and perfumed . After the first clause of the consecration prayer , there was a general response by all tbe brethren with the grand honours once , and tbe acting
G . M . and Wardens sprinkled the elements of consecration on the lodge thrice . Next was an invocation by the Chaplain , and the response with grand honours twice , and the consecration prayer was then concluded ; another response being given with grand honours thrice . The lodge was then covered , and an appropriate anthem was sung . The brethren of the new lodge then formed a procession round the lodge oncesaluting in eastsouth and west . The lodge was then duly
, , constituted with the grand honours five times . The ceremony of Installation then succeeded , and was as ably performed by the worthy D . P . G . M . as the former ceremony . The brethren named in the warrant of constitution , were Bro . Kinder , W . M . ; Bro . the Rev . X . Pascowitz , S . W . ; and Bro . Johnson , J . W .
1 he D . P . G . M . was ably assisted m the AVarden s chair by the Bro . Bennett , P . S . G . W ., and by Bro . Griffiths , W . M . of Lodge No . 349 , and P . Prov . Grand Secretary . The AV . M . elect , stated that the brethren of the new Lodge owed a deep debt of gratitude to the AV . Bro . Roden , for his very great kindness and consideration to the brethren ; for his exertions in procuring the warrant , and for the able manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of the day . He therefore proposed to record upon the
minutes as their first act , a resolution warmly thanking him for his valuable services . This was duly seconded , and enthusiastically carried . On the motion of the W . M ., a similar compliment was also unanimously awarded to the AV . Bro . Hodges , P . G . Sec , for the active part he had taken in the formation of the lodge . It is impossible to eulogize too highly the truly masonic manner in which the working of the lodge was conducted , but indeed it could not
be otherwise in the hands of Craftsmen so experienced and erudite as the various brethren we have named . The banquet was served at half-past five ; it consisted of , if not all , a most admirable selection of the delicacies of the season ; and was supplied by Bro . AVatton , of the George Inn , a hostelry closely adjoining the town-ball , and which , if it never enjoyed fame previously for having daintilfurnished forth good men ' s feastshas by its complete
y , success on this occasion acquired an ample title to be considered among the A 1 in the long and illustrious schedule of masonic purveyors . AVhat need we say more f the Craft has from all time been famed for an enlightened and wise erudition in gastronomy ; and Bro . Watton ' s efforts on this occasion amply entitled him to be admitted into the illustrious band of its caterers , VOL . VII . Q Q
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Provincial.
Prov . Grand Secretary ( the V . W . Bro . Hodges , W . M . of Lotlge , No . J 73 ) , made a formal application for the constitution of the lodge , and for that purpose read the petition , warrant , and dispensation . This being acceded to , the minutes of previous transactions were read and approved of , and the brethren of the new lodge publicly signified their approbation of the brethren named in the warrant as Master and Wardens . An oration was then delivered by the D . P . G . M . which did infinite
, credit to his masonic learning , and which elicited warm encomiums from the brethren . The lodge having been opened in the second and third degrees , the preparatory consecration prayer followed , and the lodge was uncovered and perfumed . After the first clause of the consecration prayer , there was a general response by all tbe brethren with the grand honours once , and tbe acting
G . M . and Wardens sprinkled the elements of consecration on the lodge thrice . Next was an invocation by the Chaplain , and the response with grand honours twice , and the consecration prayer was then concluded ; another response being given with grand honours thrice . The lodge was then covered , and an appropriate anthem was sung . The brethren of the new lodge then formed a procession round the lodge oncesaluting in eastsouth and west . The lodge was then duly
, , constituted with the grand honours five times . The ceremony of Installation then succeeded , and was as ably performed by the worthy D . P . G . M . as the former ceremony . The brethren named in the warrant of constitution , were Bro . Kinder , W . M . ; Bro . the Rev . X . Pascowitz , S . W . ; and Bro . Johnson , J . W .
1 he D . P . G . M . was ably assisted m the AVarden s chair by the Bro . Bennett , P . S . G . W ., and by Bro . Griffiths , W . M . of Lodge No . 349 , and P . Prov . Grand Secretary . The AV . M . elect , stated that the brethren of the new Lodge owed a deep debt of gratitude to the AV . Bro . Roden , for his very great kindness and consideration to the brethren ; for his exertions in procuring the warrant , and for the able manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of the day . He therefore proposed to record upon the
minutes as their first act , a resolution warmly thanking him for his valuable services . This was duly seconded , and enthusiastically carried . On the motion of the W . M ., a similar compliment was also unanimously awarded to the AV . Bro . Hodges , P . G . Sec , for the active part he had taken in the formation of the lodge . It is impossible to eulogize too highly the truly masonic manner in which the working of the lodge was conducted , but indeed it could not
be otherwise in the hands of Craftsmen so experienced and erudite as the various brethren we have named . The banquet was served at half-past five ; it consisted of , if not all , a most admirable selection of the delicacies of the season ; and was supplied by Bro . AVatton , of the George Inn , a hostelry closely adjoining the town-ball , and which , if it never enjoyed fame previously for having daintilfurnished forth good men ' s feastshas by its complete
y , success on this occasion acquired an ample title to be considered among the A 1 in the long and illustrious schedule of masonic purveyors . AVhat need we say more f the Craft has from all time been famed for an enlightened and wise erudition in gastronomy ; and Bro . Watton ' s efforts on this occasion amply entitled him to be admitted into the illustrious band of its caterers , VOL . VII . Q Q