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by a country dance , and from that hour until—we'd rather not say when , but we may hint that the thrush saluted us on our way home , and that bird sings seldom before daybreak—the amusement was kept up with unabated spirit . When the room was full it had a brilliant effect . The decorations , orders , badges , & c , of tlie brethren , mingled with the sober " mufti" of the uninitiatedand the elegant dresses of the ladies
, , who , let us remark , displayed more than ordinary good taste in the simplicity and beauty of their adornments , formed a tableau beautiful in its details , and picturesque in its ensemble . In conclusion we may add that the benevolent object of the present meeting will be considerably promoted .
BROMSGROVE . —A number of brethren in this town have petitioned for a warrant for a new lodge , which has been granted , and the lodge will therefore shortl y be constituted . WEST LANCASHIRE . —We understand that the R . W . D . G . M . for "West Lancashire , Bro . John Drinkwater , on whom the active duties of the province has rested since his appointment , has resigned through ill health . Bro . Thomas Rodich , a Mason of thirty-nine years standing ,
a county magistrate , and much respected , has been spoken of as his successor ; but , we regret to hear , will be unable to accept the appointment . It is hoped and expected by the brethren that some gentleman of distinction , of liberal spirit , and well acquainted with the principles of the Craft , and who will take an interest in the business to be transacted , will be selected for the high and responsible office . LIVERPOOL , March 5 . —A deputationcomposed of principal officers
, from lodges Nos . 35 and 368 , and the Chapters attached , waited upon Bro . John Molyneux , professor of music , and one of the oldest , most indefatigable , useful , and respected members of the masonic body in Liverpool , at his residence in Hope-street , for the purpose of presenting him with a very valuable silver tea and coffee service , which bore the following inscription : — " Presented to P . M . Bro . John Molyneux , P . M ., E . Z ., of the lodges and chapters of Nos . 35 and 368 , by the
brethren and companions , as a testimonial of their esteem and regard for his masonic worth and valuable services rendered to the Craft . Liverpool , January , 1849 . " The deputation were hospitably entertained , and an address and reply were elicited by the presentation .
YORK , Jan . 25 . —A warrant having been granted to the Royal Arch Masons of the Union Lodge in this city , the ceremony of consecration took place at the lodge-room , Merchants' Hall , and was performed in a most solemn and impressive manner by M . E . Comp . Leveau , P . Z ., ( who was specially deputed , ) assisted by Comps . Simpson , H C . Vernon , W . Evans , Bailes , T . B . Simpson , G . A . Vernon , G . I . Wilson , J . Stevenson , W . Wood , W . Kirby , and W . Butler . On the conclusion of the consecration , several candidates were ballotted for , elected , and
exalted . The business of the chapter having been concluded , the companions partook of a banquet provided at the George Hotel , and after spending an evening harmoniously , and in true masonic spirit , separated at an early hour , highly delighted with the day ' s proceedings .
LEEDS , Dec . 2 . —The Lodge of Fidelity , No . 364 , held its Christmas St . John at the Freemasons' Hall , Stone ' s-buildings , which has recently been renovated and newly painted . There was a good attendance of the brethren , and four candidates were initiated . The installation of
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Provincial.
by a country dance , and from that hour until—we'd rather not say when , but we may hint that the thrush saluted us on our way home , and that bird sings seldom before daybreak—the amusement was kept up with unabated spirit . When the room was full it had a brilliant effect . The decorations , orders , badges , & c , of tlie brethren , mingled with the sober " mufti" of the uninitiatedand the elegant dresses of the ladies
, , who , let us remark , displayed more than ordinary good taste in the simplicity and beauty of their adornments , formed a tableau beautiful in its details , and picturesque in its ensemble . In conclusion we may add that the benevolent object of the present meeting will be considerably promoted .
BROMSGROVE . —A number of brethren in this town have petitioned for a warrant for a new lodge , which has been granted , and the lodge will therefore shortl y be constituted . WEST LANCASHIRE . —We understand that the R . W . D . G . M . for "West Lancashire , Bro . John Drinkwater , on whom the active duties of the province has rested since his appointment , has resigned through ill health . Bro . Thomas Rodich , a Mason of thirty-nine years standing ,
a county magistrate , and much respected , has been spoken of as his successor ; but , we regret to hear , will be unable to accept the appointment . It is hoped and expected by the brethren that some gentleman of distinction , of liberal spirit , and well acquainted with the principles of the Craft , and who will take an interest in the business to be transacted , will be selected for the high and responsible office . LIVERPOOL , March 5 . —A deputationcomposed of principal officers
, from lodges Nos . 35 and 368 , and the Chapters attached , waited upon Bro . John Molyneux , professor of music , and one of the oldest , most indefatigable , useful , and respected members of the masonic body in Liverpool , at his residence in Hope-street , for the purpose of presenting him with a very valuable silver tea and coffee service , which bore the following inscription : — " Presented to P . M . Bro . John Molyneux , P . M ., E . Z ., of the lodges and chapters of Nos . 35 and 368 , by the
brethren and companions , as a testimonial of their esteem and regard for his masonic worth and valuable services rendered to the Craft . Liverpool , January , 1849 . " The deputation were hospitably entertained , and an address and reply were elicited by the presentation .
YORK , Jan . 25 . —A warrant having been granted to the Royal Arch Masons of the Union Lodge in this city , the ceremony of consecration took place at the lodge-room , Merchants' Hall , and was performed in a most solemn and impressive manner by M . E . Comp . Leveau , P . Z ., ( who was specially deputed , ) assisted by Comps . Simpson , H C . Vernon , W . Evans , Bailes , T . B . Simpson , G . A . Vernon , G . I . Wilson , J . Stevenson , W . Wood , W . Kirby , and W . Butler . On the conclusion of the consecration , several candidates were ballotted for , elected , and
exalted . The business of the chapter having been concluded , the companions partook of a banquet provided at the George Hotel , and after spending an evening harmoniously , and in true masonic spirit , separated at an early hour , highly delighted with the day ' s proceedings .
LEEDS , Dec . 2 . —The Lodge of Fidelity , No . 364 , held its Christmas St . John at the Freemasons' Hall , Stone ' s-buildings , which has recently been renovated and newly painted . There was a good attendance of the brethren , and four candidates were initiated . The installation of