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some of the most respectable and leading families in the town and neighbourhood . The Provincial Grand Officers present on this interesting occasion were the Rev . Dr . Senior , P . G . C . ; the Rev . T . Kilby , P . P . G . C . ; the Rev . G . A . AA ^ alker , P . P . G . C . ; G . H . France , P . S . G . AV . ; and Bro . J . Hill , P . G . O . Numberless were the inquiries raised as to the meaning and distinctive character of the several emblems , devices , and ornamentsboth young and—oldwe were going to say—but we beg
, , pardon for the unguarded expression—but both the "lovely maid , " ancl " graver matron , " like the novitiate when " brought to light "—expressed feelings of transport and delight . The dancing was kept up by the votaries of Terpsichore until three o ' clock in the morning . The musical part of the entertainment , conducted b y Bros . Hill , Cannon , Brook , Sykes , and Bliss Brown and others , was especially pleasing ; and though it would be invidious to particularise , where all was harmony and love ,
we may be excused in saying that the " Masonic national anthem , " and that favourite song , " the Entered Apprentice , " were given with enthusiastic applause . If this grand festival has been held under circumstances of so pleasing and gratifying a nature , might we not suggest the propriety of admitting the ladies ( as in the United Grand Lodge ) , if not regularly , yet at least at the annual provincial grand meeting ? or might not a Blasonic ball be annually given in the good old town of " Blende
AVakefield , " the proceeds to be presented to some local or Blasonic charity . We feel assured that such an act of grace and courtesy ivould be duly received by our " fair sisters , and would both directly and indirectly tend to the prosperity and weal of our sacred Order .
WHITBY , Jan . 18 . —At the annual installation of Officers for the Lion Lodge , AA'hitby , No . 391 , Bro . M . L . Simpson was installed ( by special dispensation from the Bl . AV . Grand Blaster , the Earl of Zetland ) to the office of Blaster for a third year . He appointed Bro . I-I . Knaggs S . W ., Bro . S . Reed J . W . , which appointments gave general satisfaction .
I he anniversary was held as usual on St . John the Evangelist . The banquet commenced at four o ' clock , at which Brother M . L . Simpson , W . B'L , presided , and was supported by Bro . Richard Breckon in the vice-chair . Harmony and brotherly love characterised the whole proceedings . There has been a great accession of members to this Lod ge during the year ; and the fact of the M . AV . the Grand Blaster of England , the Earl of Zetland , holding the Provincial Grand Lodge for the North ancl East Ridings of Yorkshire last autumn , at Whitby , has given additional zest to Masonry , and will doubtless add greatly to its prosperity in this town .
MANCHESTER . —The Royal Arch is beginning to be better understood ancl worked ; several Companions have been lately exalted in the Chapters in this town ; the degree has of late been little attended to , but brighter prospects are before us . The Lodge of Integrity ( No . 189 , ) met on the 28 th December , in their splendid room at the Bush , Dean ' s Gate , when Bro . Whitehead was duly installed bP . M . Bro . Anthony . Many Officers were
y ap pointed . Bro . Brady , S . W . ; Bro . Joseph Smith , J . W . ; Bro . Anthony , Treasurer ; Bro . Rawson , Secretary , & c . Fourteen new members have been added during the past year . The ceremonies are well performed , and the discipline maintained ; from the highest to the lowest have won the praise and approbation of numerous visiting Brethren . Several Brethren
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Provincial.
some of the most respectable and leading families in the town and neighbourhood . The Provincial Grand Officers present on this interesting occasion were the Rev . Dr . Senior , P . G . C . ; the Rev . T . Kilby , P . P . G . C . ; the Rev . G . A . AA ^ alker , P . P . G . C . ; G . H . France , P . S . G . AV . ; and Bro . J . Hill , P . G . O . Numberless were the inquiries raised as to the meaning and distinctive character of the several emblems , devices , and ornamentsboth young and—oldwe were going to say—but we beg
, , pardon for the unguarded expression—but both the "lovely maid , " ancl " graver matron , " like the novitiate when " brought to light "—expressed feelings of transport and delight . The dancing was kept up by the votaries of Terpsichore until three o ' clock in the morning . The musical part of the entertainment , conducted b y Bros . Hill , Cannon , Brook , Sykes , and Bliss Brown and others , was especially pleasing ; and though it would be invidious to particularise , where all was harmony and love ,
we may be excused in saying that the " Masonic national anthem , " and that favourite song , " the Entered Apprentice , " were given with enthusiastic applause . If this grand festival has been held under circumstances of so pleasing and gratifying a nature , might we not suggest the propriety of admitting the ladies ( as in the United Grand Lodge ) , if not regularly , yet at least at the annual provincial grand meeting ? or might not a Blasonic ball be annually given in the good old town of " Blende
AVakefield , " the proceeds to be presented to some local or Blasonic charity . We feel assured that such an act of grace and courtesy ivould be duly received by our " fair sisters , and would both directly and indirectly tend to the prosperity and weal of our sacred Order .
WHITBY , Jan . 18 . —At the annual installation of Officers for the Lion Lodge , AA'hitby , No . 391 , Bro . M . L . Simpson was installed ( by special dispensation from the Bl . AV . Grand Blaster , the Earl of Zetland ) to the office of Blaster for a third year . He appointed Bro . I-I . Knaggs S . W ., Bro . S . Reed J . W . , which appointments gave general satisfaction .
I he anniversary was held as usual on St . John the Evangelist . The banquet commenced at four o ' clock , at which Brother M . L . Simpson , W . B'L , presided , and was supported by Bro . Richard Breckon in the vice-chair . Harmony and brotherly love characterised the whole proceedings . There has been a great accession of members to this Lod ge during the year ; and the fact of the M . AV . the Grand Blaster of England , the Earl of Zetland , holding the Provincial Grand Lodge for the North ancl East Ridings of Yorkshire last autumn , at Whitby , has given additional zest to Masonry , and will doubtless add greatly to its prosperity in this town .
MANCHESTER . —The Royal Arch is beginning to be better understood ancl worked ; several Companions have been lately exalted in the Chapters in this town ; the degree has of late been little attended to , but brighter prospects are before us . The Lodge of Integrity ( No . 189 , ) met on the 28 th December , in their splendid room at the Bush , Dean ' s Gate , when Bro . Whitehead was duly installed bP . M . Bro . Anthony . Many Officers were
y ap pointed . Bro . Brady , S . W . ; Bro . Joseph Smith , J . W . ; Bro . Anthony , Treasurer ; Bro . Rawson , Secretary , & c . Fourteen new members have been added during the past year . The ceremonies are well performed , and the discipline maintained ; from the highest to the lowest have won the praise and approbation of numerous visiting Brethren . Several Brethren