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enable them to carry out all those moral obligations promised by these institutions . AVe understand that immediate steps will be taken to forward the wishes of the Brethren of North AA ' ales , in applying to the proper quarter for the appointment of Brother Sir AVatkin as P . G . Master , a circumstance that , when attained , will be hailed with delight hy the members of the mystic tie .
BIRKENHEAD , Dec . 26 . —The Blersey Lodge , No . 101 held their Winter Festival , and proceeded to the installation of Bro . James Bach ( a P . M . of 267 , ) who thereupon appointed and invested his several Officers with suitable admonitions , after which the Lodge was called to refreshment , and spent the afternoon in perfect harmony . After the usual royal toasts , others were given from the chair with Blasonic honours .
PEMBROKE , Dec . 27 . —Bro . Edward Leach was installed Blaster of the Loyal Welsh Loclge of Freemasons . The ceremony was impresivel y performed by Bro . Parry , P . G . J , D ., Bro . W . Thomas acting as M . C . Among the fraternity present we noticed Bros . Hulm , Burdwood , Bickerstaff , Hutchings , Tremaine , & c . Bros . Barlow and Jenkins were appointed AVardens , and Bros . Harries ancl Davies , Deacons .
CARMARTHEN , Dec . 27 . —St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 699 . —St . John ' s day was celebrated after the good old-fashioned manner amongst Masons , and Bro . Ribbans , P . G . S . of No . 21 , was installed W . BI . At the banquet Bro . Ribbans was ably supported by Bro . David Blorris , Esq ., M . P ., and other Grand Officers , with the members of St . Peter ' s . The best hopes are entertained that this Loclge will make good report in the next return , and we feel persuaded that our Bro . Ribbans will not lose sight of the charities .
BIONMOUTH . —There is a very current rumour that a Grand Lodge will be formed in this province . Loyal Monmouth Lodge ( No . 671 , ) Dec . 27 . — The rev . Bro . G . Roberts , our vicar , was installed in the chair by Bro . Isaac Chilcott , when the Officers were invested . The banquet was helcl at the Beaufort Arms , and was admirably conducted .
DUDLEY , Feb . 3 . —The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Blasonic Charities took place at the Swan Inn , High-street , in this town . The ball-room was decorated with evergreens interspersed with flowers , & c . Dancing commenced soon-after nine o ' clock , ancl was kept up with great spirit until daylight . The number present exceeded the expectation of the Stewards .
AVORCESTER , Dec . 27 . —The Worcester Lodge , No . 349 , celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , at the Masonic Hall , Broadstreet . After transacting the business of the day , the Brethren were summoned to the banquet shortly after five . Between forty and fifty of this ancient fraternity sat down , under the presidency of Bro . James Knight , AV . M ., assisted by his AVardens , Bro . Thomas AValsh ( officiating for Bro . Rising , S . AV ., ) and Bro . PowellJ . AV . Amongst the
, visitors present were Bros . Alderman Corles , James Chamberlain , Wm . Alfred Hill , Roberts , of Liverpool , & c . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and after a very festive and delightful evening , the Lodge was closed about ten o ' clock . GLOUCESTER . —This ancient city could once boast of two Masonic Lodges , both of which were numerously and respectably attended ;
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enable them to carry out all those moral obligations promised by these institutions . AVe understand that immediate steps will be taken to forward the wishes of the Brethren of North AA ' ales , in applying to the proper quarter for the appointment of Brother Sir AVatkin as P . G . Master , a circumstance that , when attained , will be hailed with delight hy the members of the mystic tie .
BIRKENHEAD , Dec . 26 . —The Blersey Lodge , No . 101 held their Winter Festival , and proceeded to the installation of Bro . James Bach ( a P . M . of 267 , ) who thereupon appointed and invested his several Officers with suitable admonitions , after which the Lodge was called to refreshment , and spent the afternoon in perfect harmony . After the usual royal toasts , others were given from the chair with Blasonic honours .
PEMBROKE , Dec . 27 . —Bro . Edward Leach was installed Blaster of the Loyal Welsh Loclge of Freemasons . The ceremony was impresivel y performed by Bro . Parry , P . G . J , D ., Bro . W . Thomas acting as M . C . Among the fraternity present we noticed Bros . Hulm , Burdwood , Bickerstaff , Hutchings , Tremaine , & c . Bros . Barlow and Jenkins were appointed AVardens , and Bros . Harries ancl Davies , Deacons .
CARMARTHEN , Dec . 27 . —St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 699 . —St . John ' s day was celebrated after the good old-fashioned manner amongst Masons , and Bro . Ribbans , P . G . S . of No . 21 , was installed W . BI . At the banquet Bro . Ribbans was ably supported by Bro . David Blorris , Esq ., M . P ., and other Grand Officers , with the members of St . Peter ' s . The best hopes are entertained that this Loclge will make good report in the next return , and we feel persuaded that our Bro . Ribbans will not lose sight of the charities .
BIONMOUTH . —There is a very current rumour that a Grand Lodge will be formed in this province . Loyal Monmouth Lodge ( No . 671 , ) Dec . 27 . — The rev . Bro . G . Roberts , our vicar , was installed in the chair by Bro . Isaac Chilcott , when the Officers were invested . The banquet was helcl at the Beaufort Arms , and was admirably conducted .
DUDLEY , Feb . 3 . —The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Blasonic Charities took place at the Swan Inn , High-street , in this town . The ball-room was decorated with evergreens interspersed with flowers , & c . Dancing commenced soon-after nine o ' clock , ancl was kept up with great spirit until daylight . The number present exceeded the expectation of the Stewards .
AVORCESTER , Dec . 27 . —The Worcester Lodge , No . 349 , celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , at the Masonic Hall , Broadstreet . After transacting the business of the day , the Brethren were summoned to the banquet shortly after five . Between forty and fifty of this ancient fraternity sat down , under the presidency of Bro . James Knight , AV . M ., assisted by his AVardens , Bro . Thomas AValsh ( officiating for Bro . Rising , S . AV ., ) and Bro . PowellJ . AV . Amongst the
, visitors present were Bros . Alderman Corles , James Chamberlain , Wm . Alfred Hill , Roberts , of Liverpool , & c . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and after a very festive and delightful evening , the Lodge was closed about ten o ' clock . GLOUCESTER . —This ancient city could once boast of two Masonic Lodges , both of which were numerously and respectably attended ;