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mitted , would best show the extensive benevolence which actuates this most venerable institution . The company were indebted to Brothers White and Haseler for some most agreeable vocal music . Assistance was voted to cheer the drooping hearts of many poor and distressed Masons ; ancl after a festival of real "Unanimity and Sincerity , " the Brethren separated . Feb . 19 , ( 327 . ) The following resolutions were carried with excellent
success : 1 . "That inasmuch as the sum of fifty guineas was voted by their Lodge , for assisting a subscription collected for the purpose of establishing an Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons , it is resolved that the said sum of fifty guineas , principal and interest , be solely appropriated to that purpose . In case the intention of building or establishing such Asylum be abandoned , that application should be made for the return of the sum of fifty guineas , for the use and discretion of this Lodge . "
2 . " That the best thanks of this Lodge be given to our esteemed Brother , Dr . Crucefix , P . G . D ., for his unceasing exertions in behalf of the Masonic Charities ; more especially the Asylum for the Aged and Decayed Mason , also as the able Editor of the Freemasons ' Quarterly Review , for the extensive benefit which that important publication produces , by its strict Masonic industry in upholding the best interests of the Craft , and in supply ing a much wanted and gratify ing source of
Masonic intelligence and improvement . " These resolutions speak out plainly and nobly , at the present moment . BRIDGEWATER , Dec . 27 . —ST . JOHN ' DAY . —The Provincial G . M ., Col . Tynte , and the other Masonic Brethren of this town and neighbourhood , dined at the Lodge , which is held at the Lamb Inn . The dinner was served up in first-rate style , and reflected great credit on the catering exertions of Brother Thomas May . On this occasion the Rev . Francis F . C . Parsons was installed in the Master ' s Chair , according to ancient
form . WELLS . —We hear that Brother Maddison , D . P . G . M ., attended ancl conducted the ceremony of installing the AV . M ., Brother Robins . BATH , Feb . 11 . —The Brethren of the Royal Cumberland Lodge in this city , met to celebrate the auspicious event of her Majesty ' s marriage with Prince Albert , by a dinner at the Castle and Ball Inn ( Brother Temple ' s ) , W . M . Brother E . White , in the Chair , supported by about and
twenty Brethren . The dinner surpassed , in excellence , variety , profusion of delicacies , any that we ever remember on a similar occasion ; and it was the subject of general surprise how it could have been served in such style for the charge . 'Ihe wines were also in the highest condition . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with the enthusiasm and good feeling which have ever characterised the Lodge ancl Order generally ; they comprised " The Queen , " " Prince Albert , " ( fol-The
lowed by a new song written expressly for the occasion ) , " Queen Dowager , " ' The Duchess of Kent and the rest of the Royal Family , ^ " His Royal Hig hness the Duke of Sussex , G rand Master of the Order , " The Grand Lodge of England , " ( acknowledgedby Brother Maclaghan ) , " The Provincial Grand Master , Col . Tynte , " " The Provincial Grand Officers , " " The Royal Sussex Lodge , " " The Lodge of Honour , tec The health of the W . M . in the Chair , was admirably proposed by-Brother Maclaghan , loudly cheered by the Brethren present , and well responded to by the party complimented . The health of Mrs . Temple ,
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Provincial.
mitted , would best show the extensive benevolence which actuates this most venerable institution . The company were indebted to Brothers White and Haseler for some most agreeable vocal music . Assistance was voted to cheer the drooping hearts of many poor and distressed Masons ; ancl after a festival of real "Unanimity and Sincerity , " the Brethren separated . Feb . 19 , ( 327 . ) The following resolutions were carried with excellent
success : 1 . "That inasmuch as the sum of fifty guineas was voted by their Lodge , for assisting a subscription collected for the purpose of establishing an Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons , it is resolved that the said sum of fifty guineas , principal and interest , be solely appropriated to that purpose . In case the intention of building or establishing such Asylum be abandoned , that application should be made for the return of the sum of fifty guineas , for the use and discretion of this Lodge . "
2 . " That the best thanks of this Lodge be given to our esteemed Brother , Dr . Crucefix , P . G . D ., for his unceasing exertions in behalf of the Masonic Charities ; more especially the Asylum for the Aged and Decayed Mason , also as the able Editor of the Freemasons ' Quarterly Review , for the extensive benefit which that important publication produces , by its strict Masonic industry in upholding the best interests of the Craft , and in supply ing a much wanted and gratify ing source of
Masonic intelligence and improvement . " These resolutions speak out plainly and nobly , at the present moment . BRIDGEWATER , Dec . 27 . —ST . JOHN ' DAY . —The Provincial G . M ., Col . Tynte , and the other Masonic Brethren of this town and neighbourhood , dined at the Lodge , which is held at the Lamb Inn . The dinner was served up in first-rate style , and reflected great credit on the catering exertions of Brother Thomas May . On this occasion the Rev . Francis F . C . Parsons was installed in the Master ' s Chair , according to ancient
form . WELLS . —We hear that Brother Maddison , D . P . G . M ., attended ancl conducted the ceremony of installing the AV . M ., Brother Robins . BATH , Feb . 11 . —The Brethren of the Royal Cumberland Lodge in this city , met to celebrate the auspicious event of her Majesty ' s marriage with Prince Albert , by a dinner at the Castle and Ball Inn ( Brother Temple ' s ) , W . M . Brother E . White , in the Chair , supported by about and
twenty Brethren . The dinner surpassed , in excellence , variety , profusion of delicacies , any that we ever remember on a similar occasion ; and it was the subject of general surprise how it could have been served in such style for the charge . 'Ihe wines were also in the highest condition . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with the enthusiasm and good feeling which have ever characterised the Lodge ancl Order generally ; they comprised " The Queen , " " Prince Albert , " ( fol-The
lowed by a new song written expressly for the occasion ) , " Queen Dowager , " ' The Duchess of Kent and the rest of the Royal Family , ^ " His Royal Hig hness the Duke of Sussex , G rand Master of the Order , " The Grand Lodge of England , " ( acknowledgedby Brother Maclaghan ) , " The Provincial Grand Master , Col . Tynte , " " The Provincial Grand Officers , " " The Royal Sussex Lodge , " " The Lodge of Honour , tec The health of the W . M . in the Chair , was admirably proposed by-Brother Maclaghan , loudly cheered by the Brethren present , and well responded to by the party complimented . The health of Mrs . Temple ,