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informing the Brethren , that ho , and the Officers of the Lodges in the northcrn ' division of the province , had received a communication from the " -allant Colonel , regretting that he had not yet been able to succeed in appointing a Deputy , but hoped , ere long , to be able to do so , when it was fully his intention to hold a P . G . Lodge at regular periods ; after which Brother Ball proposed , in a very appropriate and neat speech , " the health of the AV . M ., Brother Alcock , " which was drunk with the and bthe in dignified
greatest enthusiasm , acknowledged y AV . M . a very and feeling manner , who , on resuming his seat , gave , in flattering terms , " the health of the AV . P . M . Baker , " who gratefully acknowledged the compliment paid to him ; after which , " the health of the present and past Officers , " were respectively drunk ancl acknowledged . On " the health of the Visitors" being drunk , Brother Askey , a Mason of more than thirty years' standing , returned thanks in lively and animated terms . This Lodge is in a very flourishing condition . It is only about two years since the ivarrant was obtained , yet it bids fair , from its numbers and respectability , to become one of the first Lodges
in the province . Meeting ofthe Sutherland Lodge to Present Brother George Baiter . P . M ., with ' an elegant Silver Snuff Box , embossed with Masonic emblems , March 2 . —The Brethren , to the number of twenty-two , assembled at the Legs of Man Inn , and opened the Lodge in due form ; and after the business of the evening was concluded , the Brethren sat clown to a sumptuous banquet . Brother J . Alcock , AV . M ., in the chair , and Brother BallSAVVice . After the usual loyal toasts were drunk ,
, .., Brother Alcock , W . M ., rose and addressed Brother Baker in a very appropriate address , expressing the gratitude of the Brethren , and their sincere hope that the object of their regard might long enjoy health and prosperity . Brother Baker acknowledged the compliment in a reply couched in very neat and expressive terms . The evening was spent in a very delightful manner .
NOTTINGHAM . —The Brethren of the Newstead Lodge of Freemasons , held a Mark Lodge , at the Poultry Hotel , on Monday , the 18 th of January ; and after the completion of business , they sat down to a most sumptuous supper of game , kindly and liberally presented by the Earl of Scarborough , which was served up in superior style . WORCESTER , December 28 . —The Brethren of the Worcester Lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , at the Reindeer Hotel
and Freemason ' s Tavern , on this day . At half-past four o ' clock about thirty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner , under the presidency of the AVorshipful Master Thomas France , Esq . The evening was passed with that chastened hilarity and delightful interchange of the the social and friendly relations which so particularly characterise the gatherings of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given with due honours . " The friendly
bowl" was tasted with that moderation wliich should ever temper enjoyment , ancl the result was , that " the feast of reason and the flow of soul , " were happily ancl harmoniously blended . CHESTER , Dec 28 . —Celebration of Saint John the Evangelist . —At three o ' clock , pursuant to notice , the members and visitors assembled in the great Cestrian Lodge Room , Royal Hotel . Soon after the Lodge was duly opened by the worthy Past-Master Thomas Finchett Maddock , Esq ., and the R . AV . P . D . G . Master for the province of Chester Join .. VOL . VIJT . L
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Provincial.
informing the Brethren , that ho , and the Officers of the Lodges in the northcrn ' division of the province , had received a communication from the " -allant Colonel , regretting that he had not yet been able to succeed in appointing a Deputy , but hoped , ere long , to be able to do so , when it was fully his intention to hold a P . G . Lodge at regular periods ; after which Brother Ball proposed , in a very appropriate and neat speech , " the health of the AV . M ., Brother Alcock , " which was drunk with the and bthe in dignified
greatest enthusiasm , acknowledged y AV . M . a very and feeling manner , who , on resuming his seat , gave , in flattering terms , " the health of the AV . P . M . Baker , " who gratefully acknowledged the compliment paid to him ; after which , " the health of the present and past Officers , " were respectively drunk ancl acknowledged . On " the health of the Visitors" being drunk , Brother Askey , a Mason of more than thirty years' standing , returned thanks in lively and animated terms . This Lodge is in a very flourishing condition . It is only about two years since the ivarrant was obtained , yet it bids fair , from its numbers and respectability , to become one of the first Lodges
in the province . Meeting ofthe Sutherland Lodge to Present Brother George Baiter . P . M ., with ' an elegant Silver Snuff Box , embossed with Masonic emblems , March 2 . —The Brethren , to the number of twenty-two , assembled at the Legs of Man Inn , and opened the Lodge in due form ; and after the business of the evening was concluded , the Brethren sat clown to a sumptuous banquet . Brother J . Alcock , AV . M ., in the chair , and Brother BallSAVVice . After the usual loyal toasts were drunk ,
, .., Brother Alcock , W . M ., rose and addressed Brother Baker in a very appropriate address , expressing the gratitude of the Brethren , and their sincere hope that the object of their regard might long enjoy health and prosperity . Brother Baker acknowledged the compliment in a reply couched in very neat and expressive terms . The evening was spent in a very delightful manner .
NOTTINGHAM . —The Brethren of the Newstead Lodge of Freemasons , held a Mark Lodge , at the Poultry Hotel , on Monday , the 18 th of January ; and after the completion of business , they sat down to a most sumptuous supper of game , kindly and liberally presented by the Earl of Scarborough , which was served up in superior style . WORCESTER , December 28 . —The Brethren of the Worcester Lodge celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , at the Reindeer Hotel
and Freemason ' s Tavern , on this day . At half-past four o ' clock about thirty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner , under the presidency of the AVorshipful Master Thomas France , Esq . The evening was passed with that chastened hilarity and delightful interchange of the the social and friendly relations which so particularly characterise the gatherings of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given with due honours . " The friendly
bowl" was tasted with that moderation wliich should ever temper enjoyment , ancl the result was , that " the feast of reason and the flow of soul , " were happily ancl harmoniously blended . CHESTER , Dec 28 . —Celebration of Saint John the Evangelist . —At three o ' clock , pursuant to notice , the members and visitors assembled in the great Cestrian Lodge Room , Royal Hotel . Soon after the Lodge was duly opened by the worthy Past-Master Thomas Finchett Maddock , Esq ., and the R . AV . P . D . G . Master for the province of Chester Join .. VOL . VIJT . L