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the chair being filled by Brother Henry Morris , Past Alaster of the Lodge . After the cloth was removed the health of " Her Majesty , the Queen "—a Alason ' s daughter , was enthusiastically drunk . The following Masonic toasts were drunk with appropriate songs , namely . His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Alasons of England . Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie , Esq ., Provincial Grand Alasterand John DrinkwaterEsq . Deputy
Provin-, , , cial Grancl Alaster , both of the western division of Lancashire , together with the honours of Masonry and Prosper the Art . The health of Brother Morris , the acting Alaster , was also enthusiastically drunk , as being a worthy ancl tried pillar of the Order , and with the honours of Masonry ancl Prosper the Art- The Brethren , not forgetting one of the great principles of the Order—Charity , made a very handsome subscription to a distressed Brother of the Lodge , now labouring under
sickness in London , and a recommendation was given to the Grancl Masonic Fund of Benevolence , London , in his behalf . Several other Masonic toasts were proposed , with appropriate songs , and the evening was spent ivith the greatest hilarity and good fellowship , after which the Brethren retired highly gratified with the evening ' s entertainment . Dec . 27 . —The annual meeting of the Brethren of Lodge 263 took lace at the Rainbow Hotel . A magnificent dinner was provided b
p y the worthy host and Brother . The evening ' s entertainment was more than usually distinguished by hilarity ancl gratification . T . Hextall , Esq ., AV . AI ., and P . P . G . S ., presided , aud was supported by John Drink - water , Esq ., R . A ., D . P . G . Af ., and by the Brethren Joseph Hess , AV . M . of 35 , and P . M . E . Z . ; James Norris , Esq ., V . AV . P . G . S . ; John Alolineux , Esq ., AV . AI . of 368 and P . M . E . Z ., filled the situation of vice-president , and was supported by James DaviesEsq . ancl several other distinguised
, , Brethren . The cloth having been removed , the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair , and the , speeches delivered on the occasion were particularly marked by eloquence ancl talent . The friendly feeling , characteristic of the Order , was peculiarly manifested on this occasion .
STOCKPORT , Unity Lodge , 403 . —The zealous Brethren of this Lodge , which numbers amongst its members several influential gentlemen of the town , have just completed the embellishment of a large room , in which it is intended to hold their future meetings , in the AVellington Bridge Inn . AVe have been favoured with an inspection of the Lodge , which much exceeded our expectations , ° and which is deservedly entitled to the high encomiums lavished upon it . The alterations were effected under the superintendance of the Worshiful MasterAVm . Rayner
p , , Esq ., and a committee of five other Brethren . The artistical decorations were executed by Air . AV . A . Ashe , AVellington Road , and reflect great credit on his taste and judgment . AVe have been favoured with a perusal of the committee ' s report , from which we would , had we time and space , make ample extracts . The report is admirably drawn up , and its subject is highly deserving of commendation . The only alterations needful are the substitution of Masonic for certain other
figures . The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Combermere , has declared his intention to hold a P . G . Lodge annually in this town . BARNSTAPLE , Dec . 24 . —The Brethren of Royal Lodge , 312 , dined
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Provincial.
the chair being filled by Brother Henry Morris , Past Alaster of the Lodge . After the cloth was removed the health of " Her Majesty , the Queen "—a Alason ' s daughter , was enthusiastically drunk . The following Masonic toasts were drunk with appropriate songs , namely . His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Alasons of England . Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie , Esq ., Provincial Grand Alasterand John DrinkwaterEsq . Deputy
Provin-, , , cial Grancl Alaster , both of the western division of Lancashire , together with the honours of Masonry and Prosper the Art . The health of Brother Morris , the acting Alaster , was also enthusiastically drunk , as being a worthy ancl tried pillar of the Order , and with the honours of Masonry ancl Prosper the Art- The Brethren , not forgetting one of the great principles of the Order—Charity , made a very handsome subscription to a distressed Brother of the Lodge , now labouring under
sickness in London , and a recommendation was given to the Grancl Masonic Fund of Benevolence , London , in his behalf . Several other Masonic toasts were proposed , with appropriate songs , and the evening was spent ivith the greatest hilarity and good fellowship , after which the Brethren retired highly gratified with the evening ' s entertainment . Dec . 27 . —The annual meeting of the Brethren of Lodge 263 took lace at the Rainbow Hotel . A magnificent dinner was provided b
p y the worthy host and Brother . The evening ' s entertainment was more than usually distinguished by hilarity ancl gratification . T . Hextall , Esq ., AV . AI ., and P . P . G . S ., presided , aud was supported by John Drink - water , Esq ., R . A ., D . P . G . Af ., and by the Brethren Joseph Hess , AV . M . of 35 , and P . M . E . Z . ; James Norris , Esq ., V . AV . P . G . S . ; John Alolineux , Esq ., AV . AI . of 368 and P . M . E . Z ., filled the situation of vice-president , and was supported by James DaviesEsq . ancl several other distinguised
, , Brethren . The cloth having been removed , the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair , and the , speeches delivered on the occasion were particularly marked by eloquence ancl talent . The friendly feeling , characteristic of the Order , was peculiarly manifested on this occasion .
STOCKPORT , Unity Lodge , 403 . —The zealous Brethren of this Lodge , which numbers amongst its members several influential gentlemen of the town , have just completed the embellishment of a large room , in which it is intended to hold their future meetings , in the AVellington Bridge Inn . AVe have been favoured with an inspection of the Lodge , which much exceeded our expectations , ° and which is deservedly entitled to the high encomiums lavished upon it . The alterations were effected under the superintendance of the Worshiful MasterAVm . Rayner
p , , Esq ., and a committee of five other Brethren . The artistical decorations were executed by Air . AV . A . Ashe , AVellington Road , and reflect great credit on his taste and judgment . AVe have been favoured with a perusal of the committee ' s report , from which we would , had we time and space , make ample extracts . The report is admirably drawn up , and its subject is highly deserving of commendation . The only alterations needful are the substitution of Masonic for certain other
figures . The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Combermere , has declared his intention to hold a P . G . Lodge annually in this town . BARNSTAPLE , Dec . 24 . —The Brethren of Royal Lodge , 312 , dined