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contributions one was awarded towards the proposed building-fund of the school for boys of Freemasons in adverse circumstances;—a noble building being alread y in existence for girls , and another for aged ancl decayed Freemasons and their widows , in addition to the Benevolent Institution . A Committee was formed for drawing up and presenting an address to the Prov . Grand MasterSir C . Lemon
, , Bart ., MP ., & c , on his recovery from dangerous illness , and his kindness in the duties of his office . On this occasion of the meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , the M . W . the Prov . G . M . ordered a buck to be supplied , the haunches of which Avere served to the Brethren . Another Committee was formed for carrying out the proposed testimonial to the W . Bro . Pearce , of Penzance , P . 67 .
Treasurer , for his constant and unwearied attention to the duties of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and his general usefulness in all Masonic and civil offices . Nearly all the Lodges of the Province , and many private friends have already given in their names to tbe W . Bro . Ellis , Dep . Prov . G . M ., Avho will receive all future communications . This respected Brother is so well known in Cornwall ancl in London , that we ex ] 5 ect contributions beyond our own Province . The
business throughout Avas highly satisfactory , and the Brethren departed at an early hour for their several residences in different parts of the county . We understand that the next Prov . Grand Lodge of CornAvall Avill be held at the Loyal Victoria Lodge , CaUington .
DORSETSHIRE . WAEEHAM . —Bro . W . Tucker , R . AV . Prov . G . M . for the Province of Dorset , held his annual meeting at Wareham , on Thursday , August 18 th , aud it was particularly characterized from other meetings by three things : the apjpearance of tbe Prov . G . M . in his full robes as a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the 33 rd Degree ; the inspection
by the Brethren of a clock , as a beautiful piece of Masonic workmanshi p by one of the Brethren ; and the resignation of the Prov . G . Sec . In our report of the proceedings of this day Ave shall notice these three features in detail . Before doing so , however , we must premise that the Brethren of the AVareham Lodge bad provided most profusely for the accommodation of the Brethren of the Province in
a more than liberal manner . The morning Avas ushered in by a merry peal from the church bells . The excellent Cornopean Band from Blandford had been engaged for the occasion , and to assist the choir in the anthems . The ladies of AVareham had most tastefull y decorated the Guildhall with every description of flower to be had from their respective gardens ; and lastthough not leasthad with
, , their own hands embroidered in a neat and tasteful manner a blue silk banner to be used on the occasion . The Brethren proceeded in tbe usual order to church , where an excellent Masonic discourse was delivered to them b y the Prov . Chaplain , the Rev . I . U . Cooke , vicar of East Lulworth , which was listened to by the congregation with marked attention . The Brethren returned from church to their
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Provincial
contributions one was awarded towards the proposed building-fund of the school for boys of Freemasons in adverse circumstances;—a noble building being alread y in existence for girls , and another for aged ancl decayed Freemasons and their widows , in addition to the Benevolent Institution . A Committee was formed for drawing up and presenting an address to the Prov . Grand MasterSir C . Lemon
, , Bart ., MP ., & c , on his recovery from dangerous illness , and his kindness in the duties of his office . On this occasion of the meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , the M . W . the Prov . G . M . ordered a buck to be supplied , the haunches of which Avere served to the Brethren . Another Committee was formed for carrying out the proposed testimonial to the W . Bro . Pearce , of Penzance , P . 67 .
Treasurer , for his constant and unwearied attention to the duties of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and his general usefulness in all Masonic and civil offices . Nearly all the Lodges of the Province , and many private friends have already given in their names to tbe W . Bro . Ellis , Dep . Prov . G . M ., Avho will receive all future communications . This respected Brother is so well known in Cornwall ancl in London , that we ex ] 5 ect contributions beyond our own Province . The
business throughout Avas highly satisfactory , and the Brethren departed at an early hour for their several residences in different parts of the county . We understand that the next Prov . Grand Lodge of CornAvall Avill be held at the Loyal Victoria Lodge , CaUington .
DORSETSHIRE . WAEEHAM . —Bro . W . Tucker , R . AV . Prov . G . M . for the Province of Dorset , held his annual meeting at Wareham , on Thursday , August 18 th , aud it was particularly characterized from other meetings by three things : the apjpearance of tbe Prov . G . M . in his full robes as a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the 33 rd Degree ; the inspection
by the Brethren of a clock , as a beautiful piece of Masonic workmanshi p by one of the Brethren ; and the resignation of the Prov . G . Sec . In our report of the proceedings of this day Ave shall notice these three features in detail . Before doing so , however , we must premise that the Brethren of the AVareham Lodge bad provided most profusely for the accommodation of the Brethren of the Province in
a more than liberal manner . The morning Avas ushered in by a merry peal from the church bells . The excellent Cornopean Band from Blandford had been engaged for the occasion , and to assist the choir in the anthems . The ladies of AVareham had most tastefull y decorated the Guildhall with every description of flower to be had from their respective gardens ; and lastthough not leasthad with
, , their own hands embroidered in a neat and tasteful manner a blue silk banner to be used on the occasion . The Brethren proceeded in tbe usual order to church , where an excellent Masonic discourse was delivered to them b y the Prov . Chaplain , the Rev . I . U . Cooke , vicar of East Lulworth , which was listened to by the congregation with marked attention . The Brethren returned from church to their