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Provincial.
to Lodge 35 is about forty ; to Lodge 263 about thirty-two ; to Lodge 368 about sixty . Their banquets are very elegant , and the musical performances introduced between the toasts greatly aid their attraction ancl the conviviality . In Lodge 263 vocal music is occasionally introduced , also in the opening , the closing , and in the installations , which greatly aids the solemnity and effect of the proceedings . Each lodge has the advantage of the use of the organ belonging to Lodge 35 . At the
banquets of 35 ancl 368 the wineis unlimited ; at that of 363 each brother has only one pint allowed from the lodge funds . It is to be hoped that the assembling of all these principal lodges at one place , will be the first step towards the erection of a masonic hall , though at present there is not much spirit tending in that direction . All acknowledge the propriety of having such an erection , but many seem afraid that it would not answer . The proposal in the Grand Lodge to dispense with the fundamental law
of the Craft , which prevents degrees being given at less intervals than one month , is looked upon at Liverpool with very great dissatisfaction ; whilst all are delighted at the prospect of large sums being voted from the Grand Lodge Funds to the Annuity Funds , and especially that for widows .
BIRKENHEAD , Dec . 23 . — Bro . Lewis Hornblower was elected W . Master of the Mersey Lodge , held at the Market Inn ; and Bro . F . Harbord has been elected W . Master of the Zetland Lodge , held at the Park Hotel . CHESTER , Dec . 21 . —The Hon . Wellington Cotton was installed W . Master of the Cestrian Lodge , on which occasion his venerable father , Viscount Combermere , P . G . M ., occupied the throne at the banquet , which was honoured with the presence of a large body of the brethren from all parts of the provinces .
LEICESTER , Jan . 25 . —A ball , in connexion with the two masonic lodges in this town , took place at the Assembly Rooms . The attendance was numerous , about two hundred ancl twenty being present , and the whole arrangements reflected the greatest credit upon the gentlemen who undertook the responsibilities of the management . Freedom , ease , ancl good feeling were the order of the evening , and all parties seemed to enjoy themselves highly . Polkas , waltzes , and quadrilles succeeded each other with marvellous rapidity , ancl after supper , " the mirth and fun grew fast
ancl furious , " nor were there many departures from the festive scene till more than one of the " wee short hours ayont the twal" hacl passed away . Long may the Masons be enabled to continue this annual treat , ancl to bring together such an agreeable assemblage of youth ancl beauty .
WARWICK . —The members of the masonic fraternity , holding their lodge at Warwick , celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , on the 17 th December , in their ancient lodge room , at the Bull ' s Head Inn . The business of the day commenced by the initiation of a gentleman into the rites and mysteries of the Craft , and by the raising of two brothers to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Master for the ensuing year , when the worshipful
brother , Sir Charles Douglas , ( the respected M . P . for the borough ) was unanimously called to that office , ancl afterwards installed in due masonic form ; the W . M . of the Guy Lodge , Leamington , and the P . M . of Trinity Lodge , Coventry , assisting in the ceremony . At half-past five
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
to Lodge 35 is about forty ; to Lodge 263 about thirty-two ; to Lodge 368 about sixty . Their banquets are very elegant , and the musical performances introduced between the toasts greatly aid their attraction ancl the conviviality . In Lodge 263 vocal music is occasionally introduced , also in the opening , the closing , and in the installations , which greatly aids the solemnity and effect of the proceedings . Each lodge has the advantage of the use of the organ belonging to Lodge 35 . At the
banquets of 35 ancl 368 the wineis unlimited ; at that of 363 each brother has only one pint allowed from the lodge funds . It is to be hoped that the assembling of all these principal lodges at one place , will be the first step towards the erection of a masonic hall , though at present there is not much spirit tending in that direction . All acknowledge the propriety of having such an erection , but many seem afraid that it would not answer . The proposal in the Grand Lodge to dispense with the fundamental law
of the Craft , which prevents degrees being given at less intervals than one month , is looked upon at Liverpool with very great dissatisfaction ; whilst all are delighted at the prospect of large sums being voted from the Grand Lodge Funds to the Annuity Funds , and especially that for widows .
BIRKENHEAD , Dec . 23 . — Bro . Lewis Hornblower was elected W . Master of the Mersey Lodge , held at the Market Inn ; and Bro . F . Harbord has been elected W . Master of the Zetland Lodge , held at the Park Hotel . CHESTER , Dec . 21 . —The Hon . Wellington Cotton was installed W . Master of the Cestrian Lodge , on which occasion his venerable father , Viscount Combermere , P . G . M ., occupied the throne at the banquet , which was honoured with the presence of a large body of the brethren from all parts of the provinces .
LEICESTER , Jan . 25 . —A ball , in connexion with the two masonic lodges in this town , took place at the Assembly Rooms . The attendance was numerous , about two hundred ancl twenty being present , and the whole arrangements reflected the greatest credit upon the gentlemen who undertook the responsibilities of the management . Freedom , ease , ancl good feeling were the order of the evening , and all parties seemed to enjoy themselves highly . Polkas , waltzes , and quadrilles succeeded each other with marvellous rapidity , ancl after supper , " the mirth and fun grew fast
ancl furious , " nor were there many departures from the festive scene till more than one of the " wee short hours ayont the twal" hacl passed away . Long may the Masons be enabled to continue this annual treat , ancl to bring together such an agreeable assemblage of youth ancl beauty .
WARWICK . —The members of the masonic fraternity , holding their lodge at Warwick , celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , on the 17 th December , in their ancient lodge room , at the Bull ' s Head Inn . The business of the day commenced by the initiation of a gentleman into the rites and mysteries of the Craft , and by the raising of two brothers to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Master for the ensuing year , when the worshipful
brother , Sir Charles Douglas , ( the respected M . P . for the borough ) was unanimously called to that office , ancl afterwards installed in due masonic form ; the W . M . of the Guy Lodge , Leamington , and the P . M . of Trinity Lodge , Coventry , assisting in the ceremony . At half-past five