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year , and from his very judicious selection we are induced to hope that this distinguished Lodge will retain its high character . A banquet , iu Miss Sweet ' s usual style of excellence , closed the proceedings of the day , which was graced by the attendance of Sir Charles Dance , Brothers Burr , Robins , Maher , AVarre , & c . The toast and song were judiciously mingled with the eloquent addresses which characterised the evening ; and it will be gratifying to record that the poor old Alason was not
forgotten . The toast from the Chair , of " Prosperity to the aged and decayed worthy Mason , and the healths of Brothers Crucefix and Eales White , " was long continued , ancl forcibly displayed the disposition toward that glorious work of the warm hearts assembled ; ancl on the latter Brother ' s well-known snuff-box making its " annual tour , " it exhibited gratifying and ample proofs , that in deeds as well as disposition , the Aged and Decayed Alasons' Asylum was " remembered at a pinch . "
March 7 . —We congratulate this Lodge on its reception of Brother Sir Charles Dance , late of the AVatford Lodge , as a subscribing member , whose son ^ Brother C . W . Dance , Was also raised therein preparatory to his departure for India , where his estimable qualities , with his zeal and application to the best principles of that pure Masonry which is so conspicuous in his father , will do much to assist the rapid increase of the Craft in that country where is displayed so tempting and expansive a
field for its beneficial influence . Brother Dance has won the esteem of the Lodge , and carries with him their warmest wishes . The AV . AI ,, Brother Haseler , has presented to the Lodge a very tasteful arrangement of the appropriate symbols which superintend our ivorking , the production of his able pencil and design , which does great credit to both .
BRISTOL , Jan . 28 . —The Birthday of the M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , was celebrated at the Alontague Tavern , the AV . M . of the Royal Sussex Lodge of Hospitality , Bro . Hanson , President . The Chair on the right was supported by the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , Brother Richard Smith , and his Senior Grancl Warden , Bro . Keyser , and on the left by the P . D . P . G . M . Bro . Husenbeth , and by the P . G . S . AV . our venerable Brother Dr . Davies . The company was very numerous .
After the removal of the cloth , Non nobis Domine was admirably sung by the eminent professional vocalists Bros . England and Turner . The Worshipful Master addressed the Brethren on the virtues of our gracious sovereign Her Majesty the Queen , ancl proposed her health , which was drunk with enthusiasm .
The next toasts were—Her Majesty the Queen Dowager , Pier Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent , and the rest of the Royal Family , -which Were respectfully drunk with every demonstration of respect and good feeling . The health of our beloved and Most Worshipful Grand Alaster His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , was then proposed by the W . M ., and drunk by every Brother with profound respect and the most cordial good feeling , and with the best wishes for the preservation of our Royal
Grand Master to the Craft for many years longer . The honours of Masonry were given in the usual way . The respected Provincial Grand Master the Right AA'orshipful Brother Col . Baillie , followed , and was received by the JBrethren in the warmest manner . The D . P . G . M . Brother Smith returned thanks in the name of his superior .
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year , and from his very judicious selection we are induced to hope that this distinguished Lodge will retain its high character . A banquet , iu Miss Sweet ' s usual style of excellence , closed the proceedings of the day , which was graced by the attendance of Sir Charles Dance , Brothers Burr , Robins , Maher , AVarre , & c . The toast and song were judiciously mingled with the eloquent addresses which characterised the evening ; and it will be gratifying to record that the poor old Alason was not
forgotten . The toast from the Chair , of " Prosperity to the aged and decayed worthy Mason , and the healths of Brothers Crucefix and Eales White , " was long continued , ancl forcibly displayed the disposition toward that glorious work of the warm hearts assembled ; ancl on the latter Brother ' s well-known snuff-box making its " annual tour , " it exhibited gratifying and ample proofs , that in deeds as well as disposition , the Aged and Decayed Alasons' Asylum was " remembered at a pinch . "
March 7 . —We congratulate this Lodge on its reception of Brother Sir Charles Dance , late of the AVatford Lodge , as a subscribing member , whose son ^ Brother C . W . Dance , Was also raised therein preparatory to his departure for India , where his estimable qualities , with his zeal and application to the best principles of that pure Masonry which is so conspicuous in his father , will do much to assist the rapid increase of the Craft in that country where is displayed so tempting and expansive a
field for its beneficial influence . Brother Dance has won the esteem of the Lodge , and carries with him their warmest wishes . The AV . AI ,, Brother Haseler , has presented to the Lodge a very tasteful arrangement of the appropriate symbols which superintend our ivorking , the production of his able pencil and design , which does great credit to both .
BRISTOL , Jan . 28 . —The Birthday of the M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , was celebrated at the Alontague Tavern , the AV . M . of the Royal Sussex Lodge of Hospitality , Bro . Hanson , President . The Chair on the right was supported by the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , Brother Richard Smith , and his Senior Grancl Warden , Bro . Keyser , and on the left by the P . D . P . G . M . Bro . Husenbeth , and by the P . G . S . AV . our venerable Brother Dr . Davies . The company was very numerous .
After the removal of the cloth , Non nobis Domine was admirably sung by the eminent professional vocalists Bros . England and Turner . The Worshipful Master addressed the Brethren on the virtues of our gracious sovereign Her Majesty the Queen , ancl proposed her health , which was drunk with enthusiasm .
The next toasts were—Her Majesty the Queen Dowager , Pier Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent , and the rest of the Royal Family , -which Were respectfully drunk with every demonstration of respect and good feeling . The health of our beloved and Most Worshipful Grand Alaster His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , was then proposed by the W . M ., and drunk by every Brother with profound respect and the most cordial good feeling , and with the best wishes for the preservation of our Royal
Grand Master to the Craft for many years longer . The honours of Masonry were given in the usual way . The respected Provincial Grand Master the Right AA'orshipful Brother Col . Baillie , followed , and was received by the JBrethren in the warmest manner . The D . P . G . M . Brother Smith returned thanks in the name of his superior .