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then followed in succession the regular routine of Masonic toasts , with Masonic honours . Brother WALKLEY , P . M ., of London , ably addressed those present , explaining the beauties of Masonry as a science blending both that which was excellent and moral in nature . He recommended most strongly its study to the younger portion of his hearers , as not only tending to refine the mind , but also to humanise the heart . His address was listened to with the greatest attention , and met with
loud and general applause . . . Brother Blackmore , P . G . S . B , of the western division , from Slaidburn , and several others of the Brotherhood , also spoke upon the virtues of Masonry with great power and effect . AVHITEIIAVBN . —Only a few years have elapsed since Freemasonry was almost the only Order knoivn in England , of which the object was benevolence , whilst the proceedings were secret ; and although , since societiesit is
the rapid ancl extensive spread of other friendly , comparatively little spoken of , and the number of the Brotherhood has considerably decreased , several instances of the benevolence of the Order have recently come to our knowledge which are alike creditable to their principles and to their practice . On the app lication of the Deputy Master of the Whitehaven Lodge ( Mr . Roan ) , the very handsome sum of 20 / . was lately granted by the Lodge of Benevolence to the orphan children of a deceased Brother belong ing to this town—10 / . to the widow of another—5 / . to a second—and 3 / . to a third . These are acts which need no commendation—a simple statement of the facts is the highest eulogy .
NEWCASTLE , St . George ' s Lodge , No . 624—The Brethren of this . Lodge assembled on Monday , the 21 st December , when Brother Henry Johnson was installed AV . M ., and appointed his officers . The Brethren afterwards spent the evening in harmony ancl Brotherly feeling . > At Freemasons' Hall , Nelson-street , on December 28 ( St . Johns Day being on Sunday ) , the installation of W . M ., and other officers of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Lodge for the ensuing year , took place , when William Johnston , Esq ., was installed W . M . The Brethren afterwards held their festival at the Assembly Rooms , when an excellent banquet was served up by Brother Haigh .
NEWPORT ( Monmouthshire ) . —It is with much p leasure to report that Masonry ( though somewhat tardily ) is beginning to revive in our county . Several Lodges , formerly the pride ancl glory of the Brotherhood , are still dormant . One of these in our county town recently awoke from its slumbers , and by its activity I may judge it to have attained fresh vigour ; ours is about following in its wake . The absence from town ofthe Earl of Zetland , D . G . M ,, has hitherto prevented us obtaining a new warrant . AA e only wait the receipt of this document to put " our house into order , " and commence our labours with energy .
BODMIN . —On Monday , December 28 , a respectable meeting of gentlemen belonging to the Ancient Order of Free and Accepted Masons of One-and-AU Lodge , was held at tha Town Arms , Bodmin , it being the anniversary of St . John the Baptist . A n excellent dinner was provided , the table being graced with the choicest delicacies of the season . After the removal of the cloth , the Worshipful Master ( G . Wright ) , in a neat speech , addressed the Brethren , and gave among the national and loyal toasts— "The Queen ; " " The Princess Royal ; " " His lloyal Highness
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then followed in succession the regular routine of Masonic toasts , with Masonic honours . Brother WALKLEY , P . M ., of London , ably addressed those present , explaining the beauties of Masonry as a science blending both that which was excellent and moral in nature . He recommended most strongly its study to the younger portion of his hearers , as not only tending to refine the mind , but also to humanise the heart . His address was listened to with the greatest attention , and met with
loud and general applause . . . Brother Blackmore , P . G . S . B , of the western division , from Slaidburn , and several others of the Brotherhood , also spoke upon the virtues of Masonry with great power and effect . AVHITEIIAVBN . —Only a few years have elapsed since Freemasonry was almost the only Order knoivn in England , of which the object was benevolence , whilst the proceedings were secret ; and although , since societiesit is
the rapid ancl extensive spread of other friendly , comparatively little spoken of , and the number of the Brotherhood has considerably decreased , several instances of the benevolence of the Order have recently come to our knowledge which are alike creditable to their principles and to their practice . On the app lication of the Deputy Master of the Whitehaven Lodge ( Mr . Roan ) , the very handsome sum of 20 / . was lately granted by the Lodge of Benevolence to the orphan children of a deceased Brother belong ing to this town—10 / . to the widow of another—5 / . to a second—and 3 / . to a third . These are acts which need no commendation—a simple statement of the facts is the highest eulogy .
NEWCASTLE , St . George ' s Lodge , No . 624—The Brethren of this . Lodge assembled on Monday , the 21 st December , when Brother Henry Johnson was installed AV . M ., and appointed his officers . The Brethren afterwards spent the evening in harmony ancl Brotherly feeling . > At Freemasons' Hall , Nelson-street , on December 28 ( St . Johns Day being on Sunday ) , the installation of W . M ., and other officers of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Lodge for the ensuing year , took place , when William Johnston , Esq ., was installed W . M . The Brethren afterwards held their festival at the Assembly Rooms , when an excellent banquet was served up by Brother Haigh .
NEWPORT ( Monmouthshire ) . —It is with much p leasure to report that Masonry ( though somewhat tardily ) is beginning to revive in our county . Several Lodges , formerly the pride ancl glory of the Brotherhood , are still dormant . One of these in our county town recently awoke from its slumbers , and by its activity I may judge it to have attained fresh vigour ; ours is about following in its wake . The absence from town ofthe Earl of Zetland , D . G . M ,, has hitherto prevented us obtaining a new warrant . AA e only wait the receipt of this document to put " our house into order , " and commence our labours with energy .
BODMIN . —On Monday , December 28 , a respectable meeting of gentlemen belonging to the Ancient Order of Free and Accepted Masons of One-and-AU Lodge , was held at tha Town Arms , Bodmin , it being the anniversary of St . John the Baptist . A n excellent dinner was provided , the table being graced with the choicest delicacies of the season . After the removal of the cloth , the Worshipful Master ( G . Wright ) , in a neat speech , addressed the Brethren , and gave among the national and loyal toasts— "The Queen ; " " The Princess Royal ; " " His lloyal Highness