-
Articles/Ads
Article PROVINCIAL. ← Page 5 of 14 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
Bro . P . M . Young as W . M . also took place . After the conclusion of business , tbe brethren adjourned to banquet , at the Bull and Mouth Hotel . The greatest good humour and conviviality reigned throughout the evening . Several excellent spirit-stirring addresses were made b y the W . M . and other brethren , and the usual masonic toasts were given and responded to with great enthusiasm . The W . M . retired from the chair soon after eleven o ' clock , and all the brethren had dispersed before
twelve . This is as it should be . In the unanimous election of Bro . Young as W . M ., it is proper to mention that this is the third time that worthy and excellent brother has filled this presedential chair . Long may he live to distribute and enjoy the principles of Freemasonry , which he so highly prizes and zealously cultivates . Letters were read from the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , and the Hon . and Rev . Philip Saville , P . G . C , expressive of their regret in being prevented by previous engagements from joining the brethren on this festive occasion .
KIDDERMINSTER . — " Freemasonry is exalting its brow mightily in the province of Worcestershire , " observes one of the local newspapers , and if we may judge from the zeal and enthusiasm of the brethren in this locality , such will continue to be the case . The ancient lodge of Hope and Charity , No . 523 , iu the above town , has seen many fluctuations of fortune , and for some few years has been struggling almost for existence , but has once again been raised upon a good foundation , and with a prospect of becoming firmly established .
On the Sth of January last , the brethren assembled to celebrate the festival of St . John the Evangelist , and for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock , when the Rev . Bro . Bennett , P . S . G . W ., P . M . No . 349 and No . 772 , M . E . Z . St . Walstan ' s Chapter , was requested to officiate as Installing Master . Dr . Roden , D . P . G . M . for Worcestershire favoured the brethren with his presence , and presented the W . M . elect ( Bro . Hodges , P . G . Secretary )
to the Installing Master , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony was then proceeded with , and conducted by Bro . Bennett with his usual ability . The W . M . having appointed and invested his officers , thanked the brethren for their kindness , and observed that it devolved upon him to perform a very pleasing task ( more particularly as the first in the execution of his office ) in announcing that the members of the lodge had unanimously passed a resolution respectfullrequesting the
y permission of Bro . Roden to be elected an honorary member of this lodge , in acknowledgment of his zeal for Masonry , and the services rendered by him to this lodge and the Craft generally , for which also the members begged to offer their humble thanks . Bro . Hodges then read the resolution which had been adopted , and having done so , addressed the D . P . G . M ., and hoped he would acquiesce in this una- > nimous desire of the lodge .
Bro . Roden , in reply , said he was so taken by surprise at this unexpected compliment , that he could scarcely find words to express his thanks to the brethren for this mark of their confidence and esteem . He could assure them that all he had ever done for this or any other lodge , had been done only with a sincere desire to advance the interests of the Craft , and for all his exertions he desired no further recompense than the approbation of the brethren . He should , however , with very
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
Bro . P . M . Young as W . M . also took place . After the conclusion of business , tbe brethren adjourned to banquet , at the Bull and Mouth Hotel . The greatest good humour and conviviality reigned throughout the evening . Several excellent spirit-stirring addresses were made b y the W . M . and other brethren , and the usual masonic toasts were given and responded to with great enthusiasm . The W . M . retired from the chair soon after eleven o ' clock , and all the brethren had dispersed before
twelve . This is as it should be . In the unanimous election of Bro . Young as W . M ., it is proper to mention that this is the third time that worthy and excellent brother has filled this presedential chair . Long may he live to distribute and enjoy the principles of Freemasonry , which he so highly prizes and zealously cultivates . Letters were read from the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , and the Hon . and Rev . Philip Saville , P . G . C , expressive of their regret in being prevented by previous engagements from joining the brethren on this festive occasion .
KIDDERMINSTER . — " Freemasonry is exalting its brow mightily in the province of Worcestershire , " observes one of the local newspapers , and if we may judge from the zeal and enthusiasm of the brethren in this locality , such will continue to be the case . The ancient lodge of Hope and Charity , No . 523 , iu the above town , has seen many fluctuations of fortune , and for some few years has been struggling almost for existence , but has once again been raised upon a good foundation , and with a prospect of becoming firmly established .
On the Sth of January last , the brethren assembled to celebrate the festival of St . John the Evangelist , and for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock , when the Rev . Bro . Bennett , P . S . G . W ., P . M . No . 349 and No . 772 , M . E . Z . St . Walstan ' s Chapter , was requested to officiate as Installing Master . Dr . Roden , D . P . G . M . for Worcestershire favoured the brethren with his presence , and presented the W . M . elect ( Bro . Hodges , P . G . Secretary )
to the Installing Master , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony was then proceeded with , and conducted by Bro . Bennett with his usual ability . The W . M . having appointed and invested his officers , thanked the brethren for their kindness , and observed that it devolved upon him to perform a very pleasing task ( more particularly as the first in the execution of his office ) in announcing that the members of the lodge had unanimously passed a resolution respectfullrequesting the
y permission of Bro . Roden to be elected an honorary member of this lodge , in acknowledgment of his zeal for Masonry , and the services rendered by him to this lodge and the Craft generally , for which also the members begged to offer their humble thanks . Bro . Hodges then read the resolution which had been adopted , and having done so , addressed the D . P . G . M ., and hoped he would acquiesce in this una- > nimous desire of the lodge .
Bro . Roden , in reply , said he was so taken by surprise at this unexpected compliment , that he could scarcely find words to express his thanks to the brethren for this mark of their confidence and esteem . He could assure them that all he had ever done for this or any other lodge , had been done only with a sincere desire to advance the interests of the Craft , and for all his exertions he desired no further recompense than the approbation of the brethren . He should , however , with very