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selves and their best energies , with unremitting assiduity , to anticipate every want and wish of their guests . DUDLEY , Jan . 27 . —The Brethren of the Lodge of Freemasons , held at the house of Mr . Patterson , Swan Inn , held their annual ball , which was attended by a large number of the " Brethren of the mystic Craft . The tastefulldecoratedancl ornamented with Masonic signs
room was y , and other emblems . Messrs . Hayward ancl Tilley ' s quadrille band was engaged , and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the evening . The Brethren of the Craft were dressed in the distinguishing badges ot their respective orders , which gave the scene a novel and pleasing
appearance . PLYMOUTH , Jan . 10 . —Brunswick Lodge , 185 . A beautiful model of a "Lewis , " was presented by the Senior Warden , and accepted with the best thanks of the Brethren . This machine has been used in ancient and modern times for setting stone ; it is a three-legged triangle , on the top of which is fixed an eye-bolt for hanging the blocks ancl tackle : the rope of the tackle is wound round a roller , which has a satchet-wheel and at endThe stone intended to be set is made of pure
paul one . white marble—a hole is sunk in the centre of it to receive the Lewis , and a dove-tail formed at the bottom . The Lewis is made of three slips of iron or steel , dove-tailed , the middle one acting as a wedge to keep the other two firm . This model was designed by Thomas Elwell , Esq ., government contractor , carrying on the public works in our dock yards . ° SHERBORNE , Dee . 27 .-The Lodge of Benevolence , No . 459 , celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist . After a meeting a the of the business of the daythe Brethren
Lodge Room , ancl the transaction , proceeded to the Antelope Inn , where a most excellent dinner was provided by Brother Hippesley . The D . P . G M Brother Percy , presided , supported by theW Brother Melmoth P M . H ^ ore W M of the Lodge of Science , Bourton , the P . G . Chaplain , Visitois from the Royal Clarence Lodge , Bruton , ancl a strong muster of the Brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with due honour and after the exercise of that most excellent virtue , charity , and an interchange of those friendly greetings , peculiar to this ancient institution , the Brethren separated delig hted with the pleasures oi the
AVEYMOUTH . —We regret to state that a burglary ami robbery have been committed at the Masonic Lodge in this town within the last fortnight . It is conjectured that entrance was effected by means ot a picklock key , or some other mechanical instrument , as no indication oi exterior force was apparent . AVhoeverthe parties concerned were it is evident , from the peculiar manner of their proceedings , they must have been well acquainted with the premises , and also with the intrinsic value nf tbfi nroneftv taken away , as only valuable articles were selected , things
of minor consideration being left behind . The cases m which the valuables were kept locked up , have been broken open , and the whole of the jewellery and plate abstracted and carried off . It , s said a light was observe ! in the Lodge on the night of Wednesday the 17 th of December , but no notice was taken of it then , from the frequency of Masonic meetino-s held therein ; but as there was no Masonic meeting held on that niSht it was supposed the robbery must have then been perpetrated . Hitherto there has not been any clue apparent , leading to suspicion ot the burglars .
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selves and their best energies , with unremitting assiduity , to anticipate every want and wish of their guests . DUDLEY , Jan . 27 . —The Brethren of the Lodge of Freemasons , held at the house of Mr . Patterson , Swan Inn , held their annual ball , which was attended by a large number of the " Brethren of the mystic Craft . The tastefulldecoratedancl ornamented with Masonic signs
room was y , and other emblems . Messrs . Hayward ancl Tilley ' s quadrille band was engaged , and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the evening . The Brethren of the Craft were dressed in the distinguishing badges ot their respective orders , which gave the scene a novel and pleasing
appearance . PLYMOUTH , Jan . 10 . —Brunswick Lodge , 185 . A beautiful model of a "Lewis , " was presented by the Senior Warden , and accepted with the best thanks of the Brethren . This machine has been used in ancient and modern times for setting stone ; it is a three-legged triangle , on the top of which is fixed an eye-bolt for hanging the blocks ancl tackle : the rope of the tackle is wound round a roller , which has a satchet-wheel and at endThe stone intended to be set is made of pure
paul one . white marble—a hole is sunk in the centre of it to receive the Lewis , and a dove-tail formed at the bottom . The Lewis is made of three slips of iron or steel , dove-tailed , the middle one acting as a wedge to keep the other two firm . This model was designed by Thomas Elwell , Esq ., government contractor , carrying on the public works in our dock yards . ° SHERBORNE , Dee . 27 .-The Lodge of Benevolence , No . 459 , celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist . After a meeting a the of the business of the daythe Brethren
Lodge Room , ancl the transaction , proceeded to the Antelope Inn , where a most excellent dinner was provided by Brother Hippesley . The D . P . G M Brother Percy , presided , supported by theW Brother Melmoth P M . H ^ ore W M of the Lodge of Science , Bourton , the P . G . Chaplain , Visitois from the Royal Clarence Lodge , Bruton , ancl a strong muster of the Brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with due honour and after the exercise of that most excellent virtue , charity , and an interchange of those friendly greetings , peculiar to this ancient institution , the Brethren separated delig hted with the pleasures oi the
AVEYMOUTH . —We regret to state that a burglary ami robbery have been committed at the Masonic Lodge in this town within the last fortnight . It is conjectured that entrance was effected by means ot a picklock key , or some other mechanical instrument , as no indication oi exterior force was apparent . AVhoeverthe parties concerned were it is evident , from the peculiar manner of their proceedings , they must have been well acquainted with the premises , and also with the intrinsic value nf tbfi nroneftv taken away , as only valuable articles were selected , things
of minor consideration being left behind . The cases m which the valuables were kept locked up , have been broken open , and the whole of the jewellery and plate abstracted and carried off . It , s said a light was observe ! in the Lodge on the night of Wednesday the 17 th of December , but no notice was taken of it then , from the frequency of Masonic meetino-s held therein ; but as there was no Masonic meeting held on that niSht it was supposed the robbery must have then been perpetrated . Hitherto there has not been any clue apparent , leading to suspicion ot the burglars .