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a social hour in the cause of charity . Let A DOZEN STEWARDS follow the example of Bro . Ribbans , when he served the office of Grand Steward to No . 21 ; set about this in right good earnest , with a month ' s public notice , and we venture our opinion that a good round sum would be added to the hol y Fund .
ALCESTER—THE APOLLO LODGE . —Bro . Ribbans continues his exertions to bring this Lodge into working repute , and although at the distance of twenty miles , attends as regularly as resident members . On the 2 Gth of December last , he initiated a young clergyman , and installed the AY . M . for 1843 . The P . G . Chaplain , Bro . Palmer , with several others of the province , rendered their assistance .
AYARWICK , Jan . 10 . —SIIAKSPEARE LODGE , ( No . 356 ) . —An adjournment of the Festival of St . John having been determined upon , with a view of consulting the convenience of several Brethren who regularly attend these interesting re-unions of the fraternity , the accustomed ceremonies were duly observed to-day by an attendance numericall y pleasing . Among other members present , we were gratified to observe Sir Charles Douglas , the talented representative of the borough , of whom ,
it may be justly remarked , that few can manifest a more lively interest in the local , as well as general , prosperity of the Brotherhood . Bro . James Sharp , ( P . M . ) , having been again unanimously elected to the chair , entered upon his duties with great ability , in the initiation of a candidate who had travelled several miles to become acquainted with the impressive rites of the order , which were performed by the AY . M ., and his officersin the most creditable manner . After the
newl-, y appointed officers had been invested in due form , an elegant and abundant repast was provided by Bro . Hams ; and the manner in which it was served up , gave general satisfaction . The utmost order and harmony prevailed , and a most delightful evening ensued , under the presidency of Bro . Sharp , who seems desirous of claiming for his Lodge the respect of all visiting Brethren , from the kindness with which they are received , and the proficiency displayed in the practical work of
Masonry . AYe are happy to find , that at a special meeting of the Committee of the " Oliver Testimonial , " held at Spalding , some few months ago , Bro . Sharp received a vote of thanks for his exertions in aid of the Offering-.
NUNEATON , Jan . 10 . —The Masonic ball , at the Newdigate Arms Hotel , was most respectably and numerously attended . About one hundred of the gentry and other inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood , not of •" ' the ancient fraternity , " honoured by their presence the generous and spirited efforts of the Brethren of the Abbey Lodge , to afford , at this festive season , the delightful enjoyment that such a meeting never fails to produce . The spacious room was fitted up with great
taste , and with the neat and elegant furniture of the Lodge , the whole of the arrangements displayed a very pleasing and imposing effect . The Stewards were exceedingly attentive to their duties ; the orchestra was one of a superior description ; the dancing was continued , with all the active spirit of delight , until a late hour , and the happy assemblage separated with expressions of the highest gratification .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF AVARWICKSIIIRE . —The Brethren in this province have been anxiously awaiting the appointment of a successor to the late venerable and much respected Earl Ferrers , who so
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Provincial.
a social hour in the cause of charity . Let A DOZEN STEWARDS follow the example of Bro . Ribbans , when he served the office of Grand Steward to No . 21 ; set about this in right good earnest , with a month ' s public notice , and we venture our opinion that a good round sum would be added to the hol y Fund .
ALCESTER—THE APOLLO LODGE . —Bro . Ribbans continues his exertions to bring this Lodge into working repute , and although at the distance of twenty miles , attends as regularly as resident members . On the 2 Gth of December last , he initiated a young clergyman , and installed the AY . M . for 1843 . The P . G . Chaplain , Bro . Palmer , with several others of the province , rendered their assistance .
AYARWICK , Jan . 10 . —SIIAKSPEARE LODGE , ( No . 356 ) . —An adjournment of the Festival of St . John having been determined upon , with a view of consulting the convenience of several Brethren who regularly attend these interesting re-unions of the fraternity , the accustomed ceremonies were duly observed to-day by an attendance numericall y pleasing . Among other members present , we were gratified to observe Sir Charles Douglas , the talented representative of the borough , of whom ,
it may be justly remarked , that few can manifest a more lively interest in the local , as well as general , prosperity of the Brotherhood . Bro . James Sharp , ( P . M . ) , having been again unanimously elected to the chair , entered upon his duties with great ability , in the initiation of a candidate who had travelled several miles to become acquainted with the impressive rites of the order , which were performed by the AY . M ., and his officersin the most creditable manner . After the
newl-, y appointed officers had been invested in due form , an elegant and abundant repast was provided by Bro . Hams ; and the manner in which it was served up , gave general satisfaction . The utmost order and harmony prevailed , and a most delightful evening ensued , under the presidency of Bro . Sharp , who seems desirous of claiming for his Lodge the respect of all visiting Brethren , from the kindness with which they are received , and the proficiency displayed in the practical work of
Masonry . AYe are happy to find , that at a special meeting of the Committee of the " Oliver Testimonial , " held at Spalding , some few months ago , Bro . Sharp received a vote of thanks for his exertions in aid of the Offering-.
NUNEATON , Jan . 10 . —The Masonic ball , at the Newdigate Arms Hotel , was most respectably and numerously attended . About one hundred of the gentry and other inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood , not of •" ' the ancient fraternity , " honoured by their presence the generous and spirited efforts of the Brethren of the Abbey Lodge , to afford , at this festive season , the delightful enjoyment that such a meeting never fails to produce . The spacious room was fitted up with great
taste , and with the neat and elegant furniture of the Lodge , the whole of the arrangements displayed a very pleasing and imposing effect . The Stewards were exceedingly attentive to their duties ; the orchestra was one of a superior description ; the dancing was continued , with all the active spirit of delight , until a late hour , and the happy assemblage separated with expressions of the highest gratification .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF AVARWICKSIIIRE . —The Brethren in this province have been anxiously awaiting the appointment of a successor to the late venerable and much respected Earl Ferrers , who so