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tutions whose tendency was to benefit mankind . He could not sit dowil without giving " The Officers of the Grancl Lodge of the province of Warwickshire . " Bro . W . Lloyd briefly returned thanks . The Chairman then proposed " The Health of the Deputy Grand Master for Staffordshire , ancl the Visitors , " which was shortly acknowledged by Mr . Vernon . Bro . C . W . Elkington then remarked that they had met to celebrate
the advent of an institution which claimed the Deputy Grand Master as its originator in this province . It was one they coulcl all appreciate , being noble in its origin , in its very nature , and the object it aimed to effect , ancl one , too , he trusted , which would be cordially supported , not only by those connected with the order , but the uninitiated . He proposed prosperity to the Masonic Provident Annuity and Benevolent Association .
We may here shortly remark that the Masonic Provident Annuity and Benevolent Association was established under the immediate sanction of the present Provincial Grancl Master , Earl Howe , and was originated in this province by the present highly respected Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Dr . Bell Fletcher . The object of the institution is , briefly to provide annuities , ancl bestow gratuities on aged and need y Freemasons , and provide for the education and support of the orphans
of deceased members . " Success to the Ball" was accordingly received with all honour . "The Ladies" were given by Mr . Roden ; and the health of their host , " Bro . Machin , " was warmly responded to ; and the party , which was a happy one , and enlivened by several excellent songs , separated in time to meet again at the Ball . Ball at the Hotel . —The masonic proceedings of the day were most agreeably brought to a close hy a full dress ballin the rooms at the
, Royal Hotel . It may be necessary to remark that the . occasion was not one designed for mere present enjoyment . With a view to lay the foundation of a fund for the relief of decayed brethren the entertainment was projected , and seldom have the twin graces of charity and cheerfulness been more fitting and more pleasantly associated . Upwards of three hundred votaries of enjoyment were present , ancl the Assembl y Room and the Card Room adjoining were devoted to dancingthe principal
, reception-rooms of the hotel being used as card-rooms . The orchestra was appropriately decorated with masonic banners , and the whole scene was one of great attractiveness and splendour , not less from the congregation of youth and beauty assembled on the joyous occasion , than from the interest imparted by the insignia of the brethren . In this respect , the purple badges of the provincial officers , the blue of the craftsmen , and the united colours of " the Arch " blended with admirable effect
with the elegant attire ofthe ladies , and the military uniforms worn on the occasion by several officers of the King ' s Dragoon Guards . The ball was opened soon after nine o ' clock by Earl Howe and Mrs . Bell Fletcher , Dr . Bell Fletcher being honoured with the hand of the Countess Howe . The dancing continued with unabated spirit until near five in the morning . At twelve o ' clock the stewards invited the company to supperand the partyled by the noble earl and countess
, , , proceeded to the refreshment-room , and were highly gratified by the display of a most elegant and abundant entertainment . There were present , Earl Howe and Countess Howe ; the Hon . Miss Gore and W . Gillman , Esq ., private secretary to the Queen Dowager ; Doctor and Mrs . Bell Fletcher and party ; Doctor and Mrs . Birt Davies ,
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Provincial.
tutions whose tendency was to benefit mankind . He could not sit dowil without giving " The Officers of the Grancl Lodge of the province of Warwickshire . " Bro . W . Lloyd briefly returned thanks . The Chairman then proposed " The Health of the Deputy Grand Master for Staffordshire , ancl the Visitors , " which was shortly acknowledged by Mr . Vernon . Bro . C . W . Elkington then remarked that they had met to celebrate
the advent of an institution which claimed the Deputy Grand Master as its originator in this province . It was one they coulcl all appreciate , being noble in its origin , in its very nature , and the object it aimed to effect , ancl one , too , he trusted , which would be cordially supported , not only by those connected with the order , but the uninitiated . He proposed prosperity to the Masonic Provident Annuity and Benevolent Association .
We may here shortly remark that the Masonic Provident Annuity and Benevolent Association was established under the immediate sanction of the present Provincial Grancl Master , Earl Howe , and was originated in this province by the present highly respected Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Dr . Bell Fletcher . The object of the institution is , briefly to provide annuities , ancl bestow gratuities on aged and need y Freemasons , and provide for the education and support of the orphans
of deceased members . " Success to the Ball" was accordingly received with all honour . "The Ladies" were given by Mr . Roden ; and the health of their host , " Bro . Machin , " was warmly responded to ; and the party , which was a happy one , and enlivened by several excellent songs , separated in time to meet again at the Ball . Ball at the Hotel . —The masonic proceedings of the day were most agreeably brought to a close hy a full dress ballin the rooms at the
, Royal Hotel . It may be necessary to remark that the . occasion was not one designed for mere present enjoyment . With a view to lay the foundation of a fund for the relief of decayed brethren the entertainment was projected , and seldom have the twin graces of charity and cheerfulness been more fitting and more pleasantly associated . Upwards of three hundred votaries of enjoyment were present , ancl the Assembl y Room and the Card Room adjoining were devoted to dancingthe principal
, reception-rooms of the hotel being used as card-rooms . The orchestra was appropriately decorated with masonic banners , and the whole scene was one of great attractiveness and splendour , not less from the congregation of youth and beauty assembled on the joyous occasion , than from the interest imparted by the insignia of the brethren . In this respect , the purple badges of the provincial officers , the blue of the craftsmen , and the united colours of " the Arch " blended with admirable effect
with the elegant attire ofthe ladies , and the military uniforms worn on the occasion by several officers of the King ' s Dragoon Guards . The ball was opened soon after nine o ' clock by Earl Howe and Mrs . Bell Fletcher , Dr . Bell Fletcher being honoured with the hand of the Countess Howe . The dancing continued with unabated spirit until near five in the morning . At twelve o ' clock the stewards invited the company to supperand the partyled by the noble earl and countess
, , , proceeded to the refreshment-room , and were highly gratified by the display of a most elegant and abundant entertainment . There were present , Earl Howe and Countess Howe ; the Hon . Miss Gore and W . Gillman , Esq ., private secretary to the Queen Dowager ; Doctor and Mrs . Bell Fletcher and party ; Doctor and Mrs . Birt Davies ,