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Audit Of The Grand Lodge.
in conformity with Brother Halton ' s wishes was duly made , and unanimously carried , with one condition , eloquently offered by Brother Bailey , that the Lodge should have the power to direct a copy to be taken , so that the Mother-Lodge might never lack the opportunity to possess so pleasing a record of disinterested friendship . Bro . Moseley , the artist , must have felt gratified with the approbation bestowed upon his talent . The picture is a striking likeness ; and was conspicuousl
y placed in the elegant room ofthe Piazza , where the Brethren dined . Brother Crueefix in the course of the evening addressed the Lodge in a strain of unaffected sincerity ; his subject was upon the " Hidden Mysteries of the Cabinet , " and were the more impressive from the solemnity of the subject , which we dare not further allude to . He touched in his address upon some recent circumstances , in a manner that all present applauded , and everyone absent would approve , and alluded to
the Olive-Branch and Dove the emblem of his official appointment in the Grand Lodge , in a very felicitous manner , and concluded by hoping that every Mason would consider the moment of triumph to be one of trial .
PERCY I _ ODGE , 234 , January 9 . — -Bro . Key installed his successor , Bro . Skidmore as Master for the ensuing year , who entered upon his office with becoming spirit , by initiating and raising . There were upwards of forty Brethren present , among whom we noticed Brothers White and Harper , the Grand Secretaries ; Brother Henekey , and many other visitors . After the Lodge closed the Brethren passed a most delightful evening ; a musical treat was provided for them—God save the
king , verse and chorus , Rodes' air , with variations ; clarionet and piano , Bros . Key and Kroff ; a beautiful German composition " a Dank Lied , " being a tribute of respect to Bro . Key , the immediate Past Master , a compliment of which he may well feel proud ; a duet by Brothers Maciejowski , and Kroff ; the Entered Apprentice Song , and various others . The W . M . presented a beautiful cut glass to the Lodge , containing two quarts of "loving cup" in which he dul ledged them
, y p round . Bro . Zitter has accommodated the Brethren with a piano , so that the festive meetings may partake of a musical character . We recommend such of our Brethren as may be desirous to enjoy the combination of Alasonry and music to get themselves invited to the Percy .
PRINCE OF "WALES LODGE , NO . 324 , February . —Lord Worsley , son of Earl Yarborough , was initiated by Brother T . F . Savory , who afterwards installed the Hon . Thomas Dundas as D . W . M . BANK OF ENGLAND LODGE , NO . 329 . —Brother Dickinson has been inducted as W . M ., and already shown himself a proficient Mason . Brother D . has evidently profited by his regular attendance at the Master Masons' Lodge of Improvement , in Charlotte-street—he is what
is technically called " letter perfect "—but such is his earnestness , that he aims at higher distinction , and displays an anxiety to attain the " Spirit of Masonry . " This qualification so essential to promote good order , is the first in importance ; and having a personal interest in the success of the Lodge , and the happiness of its Members , we trust . Brother Dickinson and his Brother Officers will pass a year partaking of scientific Masonry and social friendship . The annual Ball on the 26 th January , was much better attended , than was hoped for from the prevailing epedemic , which had so generally prevented similar amusements .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Audit Of The Grand Lodge.
in conformity with Brother Halton ' s wishes was duly made , and unanimously carried , with one condition , eloquently offered by Brother Bailey , that the Lodge should have the power to direct a copy to be taken , so that the Mother-Lodge might never lack the opportunity to possess so pleasing a record of disinterested friendship . Bro . Moseley , the artist , must have felt gratified with the approbation bestowed upon his talent . The picture is a striking likeness ; and was conspicuousl
y placed in the elegant room ofthe Piazza , where the Brethren dined . Brother Crueefix in the course of the evening addressed the Lodge in a strain of unaffected sincerity ; his subject was upon the " Hidden Mysteries of the Cabinet , " and were the more impressive from the solemnity of the subject , which we dare not further allude to . He touched in his address upon some recent circumstances , in a manner that all present applauded , and everyone absent would approve , and alluded to
the Olive-Branch and Dove the emblem of his official appointment in the Grand Lodge , in a very felicitous manner , and concluded by hoping that every Mason would consider the moment of triumph to be one of trial .
PERCY I _ ODGE , 234 , January 9 . — -Bro . Key installed his successor , Bro . Skidmore as Master for the ensuing year , who entered upon his office with becoming spirit , by initiating and raising . There were upwards of forty Brethren present , among whom we noticed Brothers White and Harper , the Grand Secretaries ; Brother Henekey , and many other visitors . After the Lodge closed the Brethren passed a most delightful evening ; a musical treat was provided for them—God save the
king , verse and chorus , Rodes' air , with variations ; clarionet and piano , Bros . Key and Kroff ; a beautiful German composition " a Dank Lied , " being a tribute of respect to Bro . Key , the immediate Past Master , a compliment of which he may well feel proud ; a duet by Brothers Maciejowski , and Kroff ; the Entered Apprentice Song , and various others . The W . M . presented a beautiful cut glass to the Lodge , containing two quarts of "loving cup" in which he dul ledged them
, y p round . Bro . Zitter has accommodated the Brethren with a piano , so that the festive meetings may partake of a musical character . We recommend such of our Brethren as may be desirous to enjoy the combination of Alasonry and music to get themselves invited to the Percy .
PRINCE OF "WALES LODGE , NO . 324 , February . —Lord Worsley , son of Earl Yarborough , was initiated by Brother T . F . Savory , who afterwards installed the Hon . Thomas Dundas as D . W . M . BANK OF ENGLAND LODGE , NO . 329 . —Brother Dickinson has been inducted as W . M ., and already shown himself a proficient Mason . Brother D . has evidently profited by his regular attendance at the Master Masons' Lodge of Improvement , in Charlotte-street—he is what
is technically called " letter perfect "—but such is his earnestness , that he aims at higher distinction , and displays an anxiety to attain the " Spirit of Masonry . " This qualification so essential to promote good order , is the first in importance ; and having a personal interest in the success of the Lodge , and the happiness of its Members , we trust . Brother Dickinson and his Brother Officers will pass a year partaking of scientific Masonry and social friendship . The annual Ball on the 26 th January , was much better attended , than was hoped for from the prevailing epedemic , which had so generally prevented similar amusements .