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enlivened by some excellent songs , ami the party separated at an early hour , after an evening spent with the utmost good feeling , cemented by mutual endeavours to promote each other ' s happiness , and an emulation to excel in the knowledge and practice of science and virtue . BILSTON . — " AA ' e had occasion last week to notice a Masonic celebration in AVolverhampton , and it is with pleasure that we record a
similar meeting in another part of this extensive parish . The Brethren of the Noah's Ark Lodge , at Bilston , held their Annual Festival on Monday , the 12 th of January , ivhich was well attended , not only by the Members themselves , but by several visiting Brethren who have been in the habit of joining this Lodge on similar occasions for a number of years . The Noah ' s Ark Lodge has been established nearly a century ,
and has had the distinction of several Masonic visits from many of the nobility and gentry of Staffordshire , who have the honour of being enrolled as Brothers of the Royal Craft , and the privilege of girding themselves ivith the royal badge , which has been for ages the distinguishing
characteristic of their profession , and the emblem of innocence and purity . The Brethren dined in their Alasonic clothing , ivhich is peculiarly picturesque , and adds a grace to these meetings whicli we look for in vain elsewhere . After dinner several Masonic toasts and sentiments were proposed by the AV . M ., and received with those demonstrations of applause which always accompany the mention of such names
as Masons " delight to honour . " The festivals of these Lodges follow each other too closely ; but we understand that an arrangement is about to be made , by which the season of the AA ' olveiiiampton festival will be changed to the day of St . John the Baptist , in June ; thus enabling the Brethren to visit each other without inconvenience , and to maintain that intercourse of sociality and brotherly love which is said to be the
foundation and copestone , the glory and cement of this ancient and honourable institution . We are glad to see any society flourish which professes to improve the mind and enlighten the understanding ; and as the object of FVecmasonry is stated to be the cultivation of the intellect , and the study of science and morals , we heartily wish it success . " — Wolverhampton Chronicle .
LYMINGTON . — -The Masonic Brethren of this town have recently contracted for the purchase of the mansion on the banks of the River , formerly the residence of Lord Howard of Effingham , whicli they intend to open in a few weeks as their Masonic Hall . The correct proportions and convenient arrangement of a spacious suite of rooms , will secure to the Fraternity one of the best constructed Lodges in the Province , and
afford that ample accommodation which an increased number of members has rendered most desirable . CuATHAM , 28 i / i Jan . — " Sir and Brother , —Having been much pleased with the perusal of your valuable work , and conceiving that the more vol .. n . K
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Provincial.
enlivened by some excellent songs , ami the party separated at an early hour , after an evening spent with the utmost good feeling , cemented by mutual endeavours to promote each other ' s happiness , and an emulation to excel in the knowledge and practice of science and virtue . BILSTON . — " AA ' e had occasion last week to notice a Masonic celebration in AVolverhampton , and it is with pleasure that we record a
similar meeting in another part of this extensive parish . The Brethren of the Noah's Ark Lodge , at Bilston , held their Annual Festival on Monday , the 12 th of January , ivhich was well attended , not only by the Members themselves , but by several visiting Brethren who have been in the habit of joining this Lodge on similar occasions for a number of years . The Noah ' s Ark Lodge has been established nearly a century ,
and has had the distinction of several Masonic visits from many of the nobility and gentry of Staffordshire , who have the honour of being enrolled as Brothers of the Royal Craft , and the privilege of girding themselves ivith the royal badge , which has been for ages the distinguishing
characteristic of their profession , and the emblem of innocence and purity . The Brethren dined in their Alasonic clothing , ivhich is peculiarly picturesque , and adds a grace to these meetings whicli we look for in vain elsewhere . After dinner several Masonic toasts and sentiments were proposed by the AV . M ., and received with those demonstrations of applause which always accompany the mention of such names
as Masons " delight to honour . " The festivals of these Lodges follow each other too closely ; but we understand that an arrangement is about to be made , by which the season of the AA ' olveiiiampton festival will be changed to the day of St . John the Baptist , in June ; thus enabling the Brethren to visit each other without inconvenience , and to maintain that intercourse of sociality and brotherly love which is said to be the
foundation and copestone , the glory and cement of this ancient and honourable institution . We are glad to see any society flourish which professes to improve the mind and enlighten the understanding ; and as the object of FVecmasonry is stated to be the cultivation of the intellect , and the study of science and morals , we heartily wish it success . " — Wolverhampton Chronicle .
LYMINGTON . — -The Masonic Brethren of this town have recently contracted for the purchase of the mansion on the banks of the River , formerly the residence of Lord Howard of Effingham , whicli they intend to open in a few weeks as their Masonic Hall . The correct proportions and convenient arrangement of a spacious suite of rooms , will secure to the Fraternity one of the best constructed Lodges in the Province , and
afford that ample accommodation which an increased number of members has rendered most desirable . CuATHAM , 28 i / i Jan . — " Sir and Brother , —Having been much pleased with the perusal of your valuable work , and conceiving that the more vol .. n . K