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looted such an article to be presented to him , in testimony of his excellence as a Mason aud integrity as a man . Brother Scovell then invested the new P . M . Deacon with the splendid jewel . Brother P . M . Deacon , much affected by the kindness and good will of the Brethren , proceeded to offer his warm acknowledgments for the very flattering testimony he had received . He could assure them that to his at the
the next greatest pleasure of his life would be , see son , proper age , one of that Lodge , and far more should he feel delighted when his attention to Masonry , and conduct in its society , entitled him to sit as one of its Past Masters ; and then , and only then , he should be proud to pass to another generation the splendid jewel he had the honor of possessing . He must account for that honor in some measure , little though he felt entitled to itin his known devotion to Masonry—a
, devotion so enthusiastic , that it pained him even to suppose it could be cooled . He saw in Masonry the brig ht and cheering influence of Brotherly affection and mutual aid—a body of perfect equality , where all as Masons were on a level , and whose conduct was ever on the square , 1 neie
whilst an universal spirit of charity pervaded the tratermty . was no distinction in a Mason ' s Lodge—in it assembled the peer and the peasant , and frequently hand in hand with royalty;—the Jew , the Christian , the Mahometan , nay , every race and tribe of the earth , that bent in devotion to the Great Architect of the Universe , became as Masons one powerful and undivided family . A Lodge was a delightful retreat from the busy turmoil of general society : in it no disputation entered , the angry differences of theological opinions could not be canfailed to
vassed , and the blasting character of inharmonious politics ever penetrate the strict barriers that the constitution of Masonry had erected . In the Royal Gloucester Lodge how well had these feelings been carried out , by placing it in a position of great prosperity . He was happy to express his conviction that it would continue its success under such good Masons as his worthy Brother Firmin , and the talented officers around him , and become an ornament to the province . —Brother Deacon was loudly cheered during his eloquent and truly Masonic address , and sat down amidst the reiterated applause of his Brethren , first proposing tbe health of the AV . M . Brother Firmin , in a highly complimentary
address . The Worshipful Master returned thanks , and congratulated the Brethren on the harmonious feeling which pervaded the Lodge . Several other toasts were given , and after an evening of great conviviality , the Lodge closed in that peace and harmony so characteristic of Masonry . SOUTHAMPTON LODGE , 555 . —Dr . Ryan has been re-elected W . M .
for the year ensuing . TIVERTON , Jan . 3 . —The Brethren of thc Lodge of Fidelity assembled yesterday , for the purpose of installing their W . M ., and celebrating the festival of the Patron Saint of the Craft . The beautiful ceremony of installation was admirably conducted . The Brethren proceeded to the banquet , of ivhich about forty Brethren partook . Among whom wc noticed Brother Sir John Duntze , Bart ., Lawson , Elton , JekyJ , Pole , Ormond , Trevor , Carew , Bovill , Huyshe , Col . Cross , Roberton , Hole ( Mayor of Tiverton ) , & c . Several officers from the Provin-
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Provincial.
looted such an article to be presented to him , in testimony of his excellence as a Mason aud integrity as a man . Brother Scovell then invested the new P . M . Deacon with the splendid jewel . Brother P . M . Deacon , much affected by the kindness and good will of the Brethren , proceeded to offer his warm acknowledgments for the very flattering testimony he had received . He could assure them that to his at the
the next greatest pleasure of his life would be , see son , proper age , one of that Lodge , and far more should he feel delighted when his attention to Masonry , and conduct in its society , entitled him to sit as one of its Past Masters ; and then , and only then , he should be proud to pass to another generation the splendid jewel he had the honor of possessing . He must account for that honor in some measure , little though he felt entitled to itin his known devotion to Masonry—a
, devotion so enthusiastic , that it pained him even to suppose it could be cooled . He saw in Masonry the brig ht and cheering influence of Brotherly affection and mutual aid—a body of perfect equality , where all as Masons were on a level , and whose conduct was ever on the square , 1 neie
whilst an universal spirit of charity pervaded the tratermty . was no distinction in a Mason ' s Lodge—in it assembled the peer and the peasant , and frequently hand in hand with royalty;—the Jew , the Christian , the Mahometan , nay , every race and tribe of the earth , that bent in devotion to the Great Architect of the Universe , became as Masons one powerful and undivided family . A Lodge was a delightful retreat from the busy turmoil of general society : in it no disputation entered , the angry differences of theological opinions could not be canfailed to
vassed , and the blasting character of inharmonious politics ever penetrate the strict barriers that the constitution of Masonry had erected . In the Royal Gloucester Lodge how well had these feelings been carried out , by placing it in a position of great prosperity . He was happy to express his conviction that it would continue its success under such good Masons as his worthy Brother Firmin , and the talented officers around him , and become an ornament to the province . —Brother Deacon was loudly cheered during his eloquent and truly Masonic address , and sat down amidst the reiterated applause of his Brethren , first proposing tbe health of the AV . M . Brother Firmin , in a highly complimentary
address . The Worshipful Master returned thanks , and congratulated the Brethren on the harmonious feeling which pervaded the Lodge . Several other toasts were given , and after an evening of great conviviality , the Lodge closed in that peace and harmony so characteristic of Masonry . SOUTHAMPTON LODGE , 555 . —Dr . Ryan has been re-elected W . M .
for the year ensuing . TIVERTON , Jan . 3 . —The Brethren of thc Lodge of Fidelity assembled yesterday , for the purpose of installing their W . M ., and celebrating the festival of the Patron Saint of the Craft . The beautiful ceremony of installation was admirably conducted . The Brethren proceeded to the banquet , of ivhich about forty Brethren partook . Among whom wc noticed Brother Sir John Duntze , Bart ., Lawson , Elton , JekyJ , Pole , Ormond , Trevor , Carew , Bovill , Huyshe , Col . Cross , Roberton , Hole ( Mayor of Tiverton ) , & c . Several officers from the Provin-