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amongst all the Brethren in the Province , not only on account of his well-knoAvn Masonic capabilities , but also for his estimable character as a man , this appointment was received with the most cordial and universal spirit of approval . The appointment for the year ensuing of all the other officers of the Prov . G . L . followed . Bro . Lloyd was re-elected Prov . G . Treas . Bro . DeeProv . G . Secand
, , , Bro . Rev . AV . H . AVright , of Hanley , Avas nominated Prov . G . Chap . The accounts for the past year were read and confirmed , and other business of the Lodge transacted . A procession was then formed , and the Brethren , hi full Masonic costume , preceded by a band , walked to St . George ' s Church , kindly granted for the occasion by the Rev . J . S . Broad . An impressive and truly Masonic sermon
was preached by Bro . AVright , his text being taken from tbe 15 th chapter of St . Luke , and the 8 th , 9 th , and 10 th verses . The procession Avas then re-formed , and the Brethren returned to the Lodge-room , when the remaining part of the business was gone through . The Prov . G . L . was then closed in due form . The Craft Lodge was then adjourned , and the Brethren , having formed in procession
as before , proceeded to the Guildhall , which was beautifully decorated for the occasion , to partake of the banquet . Since the last Prov . G . L ., held in Newcastle in 1845 , Masonry has made considerable progress in the neighbourhood ; a Lodge has been formed in Longton with much success , and the Lodges in Newcastle , Burslem , Hanley , & c , have also much increased in numbers . AVe understand the Lodges in the southern division of the Province are likewise making considerable progress .
SUSSEX . BRIGHTON . —AVe are requested to intimate , that the Royal York Lodge , No . 394 , has removed from the Castle Inn , Castle-street , to the AVhite Horse Hotel , East-street . WILTSHIRE . Installation of the Big ht Hon . Lord Methuen , as Prov . G . 31 . of the ¦
Province of Wilts , at Swindon . —• The establishment of a Masonic ProAunce in this county , and the nomination of a popular nobleman like Lord Methuen to the office of Prov . G . M ., have been a subject of much congratulation to the ancient brotherhood both here and elsewhere . AVhile Masonry testified its vitality in other counties , by its periodical festivals , its contributions to the cause of charity , and its assistance in laying the foundation-stone of public edifices
, according to the ceremonial handed clown to us by the Freemasons of the Middle Ages , who built most of the Gothic minsters in England and on the continent , in AViltshire the Craft has been almost dormant , and the honour of reviving it is mainly due to Bro . Gooch , the eminent engineer and accomplished Master of the Lodge of Emulation at Swindon . He has not only brought his Lodge to a state of the highest efficiency , but has imbued others with a portion of his
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Provincial
amongst all the Brethren in the Province , not only on account of his well-knoAvn Masonic capabilities , but also for his estimable character as a man , this appointment was received with the most cordial and universal spirit of approval . The appointment for the year ensuing of all the other officers of the Prov . G . L . followed . Bro . Lloyd was re-elected Prov . G . Treas . Bro . DeeProv . G . Secand
, , , Bro . Rev . AV . H . AVright , of Hanley , Avas nominated Prov . G . Chap . The accounts for the past year were read and confirmed , and other business of the Lodge transacted . A procession was then formed , and the Brethren , hi full Masonic costume , preceded by a band , walked to St . George ' s Church , kindly granted for the occasion by the Rev . J . S . Broad . An impressive and truly Masonic sermon
was preached by Bro . AVright , his text being taken from tbe 15 th chapter of St . Luke , and the 8 th , 9 th , and 10 th verses . The procession Avas then re-formed , and the Brethren returned to the Lodge-room , when the remaining part of the business was gone through . The Prov . G . L . was then closed in due form . The Craft Lodge was then adjourned , and the Brethren , having formed in procession
as before , proceeded to the Guildhall , which was beautifully decorated for the occasion , to partake of the banquet . Since the last Prov . G . L ., held in Newcastle in 1845 , Masonry has made considerable progress in the neighbourhood ; a Lodge has been formed in Longton with much success , and the Lodges in Newcastle , Burslem , Hanley , & c , have also much increased in numbers . AVe understand the Lodges in the southern division of the Province are likewise making considerable progress .
SUSSEX . BRIGHTON . —AVe are requested to intimate , that the Royal York Lodge , No . 394 , has removed from the Castle Inn , Castle-street , to the AVhite Horse Hotel , East-street . WILTSHIRE . Installation of the Big ht Hon . Lord Methuen , as Prov . G . 31 . of the ¦
Province of Wilts , at Swindon . —• The establishment of a Masonic ProAunce in this county , and the nomination of a popular nobleman like Lord Methuen to the office of Prov . G . M ., have been a subject of much congratulation to the ancient brotherhood both here and elsewhere . AVhile Masonry testified its vitality in other counties , by its periodical festivals , its contributions to the cause of charity , and its assistance in laying the foundation-stone of public edifices
, according to the ceremonial handed clown to us by the Freemasons of the Middle Ages , who built most of the Gothic minsters in England and on the continent , in AViltshire the Craft has been almost dormant , and the honour of reviving it is mainly due to Bro . Gooch , the eminent engineer and accomplished Master of the Lodge of Emulation at Swindon . He has not only brought his Lodge to a state of the highest efficiency , but has imbued others with a portion of his