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passes—symbols that taught tbe most enduring truths . He was surrounded by his father , a veteran of high military rank , who hacl lon ° - appreciated the blessings of amity and peace , which our Order ever propagates—his eldest brother , an excellent specimen of the English country gentleman , a well-tried Craftsman of the mystic tie—his youngest brother , another gallant companion in arms—b y learned members of the church , the law , and medicine—by men of commerce and busy
artizans ; each in his place filling up the common level , order prevailing over every action , harmony cheering every bosom—each emulatino- the other in fraternal anxiety to see ancl make one another happy , the genius of Masonry presiding over all hearts . Such was an apt illustration of the social good of Masonry . It brought classes into communion with each other , sanctified by obligations of the most sacred nature , and associated by the most solemn tokens , to improve and ameliorate the condition of tbe human race .
1 he evening was much enlivened by very good singing , particularly by Bro . Ironmonger , whose song of " Tubal Cain , " was equal to the best professional talent . The veteran General entered into the spirit of the reunion with feelings and affability that won all hearts . The W . M . in returning thanks for his health , which was drunk with the highest Masonic honours , very gracefully alluded to the compliment the Lodge had passed upon him in taking him , as it were , almost upon trustHis best efforts should be devoted
. to the prosperity of St . Peter ' s Lodge , and he hoped , when his year of office had expired , he should lay down the gavel assured of their unanimous approbation . The W . Bro . H . Vernon ' s health was drunk with other P . M . and P- G - officers , which were severally acknowledged in appropriate terms . Phe W . Brother was pleased to express a desire , concurred in by a vote of the Brethren , that the address of Bro . Slade should appear in print deeming it well calculated
to publish the tenets ancl principles of the Craft . The W . Bro . Lloyd ' s health was drunk with every mark of respect , and his admirable performance of the solemn ceremony of the day was warmly acknowledged by the W . M . and the Brethren . The Lodge was closed about nine o ' clock , when most of the members dispersed . It must not be forgotten that amidst the events of this auspicious day , Bro . General Vernon , through his son , theW . M ., presented a donation of five guineas to the Lodge Fund of Benevolence .
NORWICH .- Union Lodge , 60 . Alread y the advantage of a govern ing power is evident . Since Lord Suffield has assumed office : many gentlemen have been initiated , and others have rejoined the banner J . his Lodge in particular has rallied , and commenced the work of cha nty . At its last meeting the sums of 5 / . 5 s . 2 / . 2 s . and 1 / Is were respechvel y voted to the Annuity Fund , the Asylum , and Girls' School
LINCOLN . —Masonry is fast declining in the Province . It scarcely holds up its head but m Lincoln . If the Prov . G . M . by superseding the H . storian of Masonry has succeeded in nothing else , he has done so too effectuall y in establishing Ms own views of apathy and mn ^ -e ! 1 S the Rev < Deputy ? Heu quantum * *« M T ^ NTELD ^ DE 1 'BANKJ FeK W—Prince George Lodge , 386 IfZt ( dge ' , whlch ™ y be properly termed a Lodge of Operatives , held and work w efi ^ **** ° * ** " * ™* ™&™ tT ? the ? ™<* <* kly ,
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Provincial.
passes—symbols that taught tbe most enduring truths . He was surrounded by his father , a veteran of high military rank , who hacl lon ° - appreciated the blessings of amity and peace , which our Order ever propagates—his eldest brother , an excellent specimen of the English country gentleman , a well-tried Craftsman of the mystic tie—his youngest brother , another gallant companion in arms—b y learned members of the church , the law , and medicine—by men of commerce and busy
artizans ; each in his place filling up the common level , order prevailing over every action , harmony cheering every bosom—each emulatino- the other in fraternal anxiety to see ancl make one another happy , the genius of Masonry presiding over all hearts . Such was an apt illustration of the social good of Masonry . It brought classes into communion with each other , sanctified by obligations of the most sacred nature , and associated by the most solemn tokens , to improve and ameliorate the condition of tbe human race .
1 he evening was much enlivened by very good singing , particularly by Bro . Ironmonger , whose song of " Tubal Cain , " was equal to the best professional talent . The veteran General entered into the spirit of the reunion with feelings and affability that won all hearts . The W . M . in returning thanks for his health , which was drunk with the highest Masonic honours , very gracefully alluded to the compliment the Lodge had passed upon him in taking him , as it were , almost upon trustHis best efforts should be devoted
. to the prosperity of St . Peter ' s Lodge , and he hoped , when his year of office had expired , he should lay down the gavel assured of their unanimous approbation . The W . Bro . H . Vernon ' s health was drunk with other P . M . and P- G - officers , which were severally acknowledged in appropriate terms . Phe W . Brother was pleased to express a desire , concurred in by a vote of the Brethren , that the address of Bro . Slade should appear in print deeming it well calculated
to publish the tenets ancl principles of the Craft . The W . Bro . Lloyd ' s health was drunk with every mark of respect , and his admirable performance of the solemn ceremony of the day was warmly acknowledged by the W . M . and the Brethren . The Lodge was closed about nine o ' clock , when most of the members dispersed . It must not be forgotten that amidst the events of this auspicious day , Bro . General Vernon , through his son , theW . M ., presented a donation of five guineas to the Lodge Fund of Benevolence .
NORWICH .- Union Lodge , 60 . Alread y the advantage of a govern ing power is evident . Since Lord Suffield has assumed office : many gentlemen have been initiated , and others have rejoined the banner J . his Lodge in particular has rallied , and commenced the work of cha nty . At its last meeting the sums of 5 / . 5 s . 2 / . 2 s . and 1 / Is were respechvel y voted to the Annuity Fund , the Asylum , and Girls' School
LINCOLN . —Masonry is fast declining in the Province . It scarcely holds up its head but m Lincoln . If the Prov . G . M . by superseding the H . storian of Masonry has succeeded in nothing else , he has done so too effectuall y in establishing Ms own views of apathy and mn ^ -e ! 1 S the Rev < Deputy ? Heu quantum * *« M T ^ NTELD ^ DE 1 'BANKJ FeK W—Prince George Lodge , 386 IfZt ( dge ' , whlch ™ y be properly termed a Lodge of Operatives , held and work w efi ^ **** ° * ** " * ™* ™&™ tT ? the ? ™<* <* kly ,