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ago ; and it was highly gratifying this clay to see a Brother so universally respected as Bro . J . II . Sheppard re-appointed to the office of Treasurer , which he held at the above-named period , and for several years previously . Bros . Crowdy aud AVithers were likewise old and highly esteemed Prov . Officers ; and it was observed by many old Masonsthat they never remembered having seenat any
, , former Prov . Meeting , so large a number of ' purple aprons , '—thus showing the unusual degree of interest evinced by the superior officers of Grand Lodges in other Provinces . AVhere all was harmony and good Avill , it woidd seem invidious , perhaps , to mention individuals ; but the three above named , and a feAV other zealous Brethren , impelled by that warm attachment and never-dying regard for their
Craft , Avhich all good Masons feel , have revived the smouldering embers of their Order at Swindon , where there is UOAV kindled a flame of Masonic feeling , which is extending itself on every side ; and Ave rest assured that the Craft , firm to its great principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , will soon diffuse itself over this Province in a spirit of " Faith , Hope , and Charity ,
Each sister grace combined , To roam the world in unity , And elevate mankind . " YORKSHIRE .
HULL . —Masonic Tri p to Grvmston Parle . —On Saturday , August 20 th , several members of the Plumber Lodge , Uo . 65 , Osborne-street , Hull , proceeded , by express invitation , to Grimston , near Tadcaster , the residence of the Rt . Hon . and Rt . AV . Lord Londesborough , S . G . AV . of England , who also on that occasion threw open his grounds to the public . The ceremony of presenting to his lordship a recent resolution of the members of the Humber Lodge , electing
him an honorary member thereof , took place under the conduct of AV . M . Bro . AV . B . Hay , in the presence of P . M . Bros . Bannister , Broadhead , Chaffer , Feetam , ancl Stark . His lordship received the deputation in the most cordial manner , and , in accepting the same , took occasion to assure the Brethren of the high appreciation he had of the honour conferred upon him , and his determination to do all in his power for the Humber Lodgeand to forward its interests on every
, occasion . His lordshi p then invited the deputation , Avith other members and friends , to an elegant dejeuner . Several appropriate remarks were made by Lord Bateman ; Mr . Aid . Thompson , of this town ; Mr . C . Good , Danish Consul at this port ; and Bros . Bannister and Charles Frost . The day was most agreeabl y spent by the company at large in viewing the grounds and other objects
, armoury , of interest . Amongst the company present were , with others : P . M . Bros . Dr . J . P . Bell , J . Leonard , J . L . Seaton , and T . A . AVard , in addition to those before named ; also Bros . R . Bell , Bothroyd , Chapman , C . A . Davis , J . Glover , AV . Holmes , Hustwick , S . Hewson , G . Leng , C . Miller , T . Ross , D . Smales , J . M . Stark , AVheedale AVaugh , Luting , of Beverley , & e .
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ago ; and it was highly gratifying this clay to see a Brother so universally respected as Bro . J . II . Sheppard re-appointed to the office of Treasurer , which he held at the above-named period , and for several years previously . Bros . Crowdy aud AVithers were likewise old and highly esteemed Prov . Officers ; and it was observed by many old Masonsthat they never remembered having seenat any
, , former Prov . Meeting , so large a number of ' purple aprons , '—thus showing the unusual degree of interest evinced by the superior officers of Grand Lodges in other Provinces . AVhere all was harmony and good Avill , it woidd seem invidious , perhaps , to mention individuals ; but the three above named , and a feAV other zealous Brethren , impelled by that warm attachment and never-dying regard for their
Craft , Avhich all good Masons feel , have revived the smouldering embers of their Order at Swindon , where there is UOAV kindled a flame of Masonic feeling , which is extending itself on every side ; and Ave rest assured that the Craft , firm to its great principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , will soon diffuse itself over this Province in a spirit of " Faith , Hope , and Charity ,
Each sister grace combined , To roam the world in unity , And elevate mankind . " YORKSHIRE .
HULL . —Masonic Tri p to Grvmston Parle . —On Saturday , August 20 th , several members of the Plumber Lodge , Uo . 65 , Osborne-street , Hull , proceeded , by express invitation , to Grimston , near Tadcaster , the residence of the Rt . Hon . and Rt . AV . Lord Londesborough , S . G . AV . of England , who also on that occasion threw open his grounds to the public . The ceremony of presenting to his lordship a recent resolution of the members of the Humber Lodge , electing
him an honorary member thereof , took place under the conduct of AV . M . Bro . AV . B . Hay , in the presence of P . M . Bros . Bannister , Broadhead , Chaffer , Feetam , ancl Stark . His lordship received the deputation in the most cordial manner , and , in accepting the same , took occasion to assure the Brethren of the high appreciation he had of the honour conferred upon him , and his determination to do all in his power for the Humber Lodgeand to forward its interests on every
, occasion . His lordshi p then invited the deputation , Avith other members and friends , to an elegant dejeuner . Several appropriate remarks were made by Lord Bateman ; Mr . Aid . Thompson , of this town ; Mr . C . Good , Danish Consul at this port ; and Bros . Bannister and Charles Frost . The day was most agreeabl y spent by the company at large in viewing the grounds and other objects
, armoury , of interest . Amongst the company present were , with others : P . M . Bros . Dr . J . P . Bell , J . Leonard , J . L . Seaton , and T . A . AVard , in addition to those before named ; also Bros . R . Bell , Bothroyd , Chapman , C . A . Davis , J . Glover , AV . Holmes , Hustwick , S . Hewson , G . Leng , C . Miller , T . Ross , D . Smales , J . M . Stark , AVheedale AVaugh , Luting , of Beverley , & e .