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Provincial.
Lodge , 772 , met at the Crown , presided over by the W . M . Bro . AV . Cobley . The attendance at both Lodges was nearly the same , viz ., about 30 . It was stated during the evening , that the newly appointed Prov . Grand Master for AVorcestershirc , Bro . H . C . Vernon , had nearly recovered from a recent illness , ancl might be expected shortly to convene a Grand Lodge of the Province in this city .
Masonic Ball . —ThisVlong expected Masonic fete came off on Feb . 25 . The entertainment was given at the sole cost ofthe Brethren connected with Lodge 3491 ; and the company were not slow to acknowledge the liberality and good taste which shone so conspicuously in the entire arrangements . Upwards of 540 ladies and gentlemen , the elite of the county and city , were present , yet , such was the admirable skill shewn in the conduct of the festivity , that everything passed off with the ease and comfort of a select party . The arrival of the commenced
company about nine o ' clock , and at eleven the great doors of the outer hall were closed , in order to permit the completion of the supper tables , which were laid here in three long rows . The Nisi Prius Court was also fitted up as a supper room , and was found a very effectual ally to its larger neighbour . About half-past twelve o ' clock the pleasing labours of the dance were interrupted for the agreeable diversion of the supper table ; in a few minutes every seat was occupied , and the haU presented an
extremely animated aspect . The chair was filled by the Master of the Lodge , Bro . F . T . Elgie , and the sub-chairs by Bros . H . G . Goldingham , and E . G . Stone . The Nisi Prius party were presided over hy Bro . R . T . Rea . The Master ' s chair was placed under a canopy against the door of the hall , by whom the Mayor of the city , W . S . P . Hughes , Esq ., was seated , and the following Brethren , who hacl on former years filled the office of Master in the Society , viz ., J . B . Hyde , J . Bennett , A . Hooper , and B . Stable ; also Bro . J . AVilliams , S . D ., ancl Bro . AVood ,
Sec . The Chaplain was likewise seated here , ancl opened the proceedings by the following characteristic grace : — " May the Great Architect of the Universe give us grateful hearts for these His mercies , and make us mindful of the wants of others ; " to which Bro . Stable responded , " So mote it be . " After supper , the W . M . rose and proposed the following toasts : — " To all poor and distressed Masons , wherever dispersed over the face of land or water , wishing them a speedy deliverance from all their troublesand a safe return to their native land if they desire
, and deserve it ; " the health of " Her'Majesty , " with the usual Masonic addition of—" and the Craft ; " the " Hig h "; Sheriff of the County , Sir T . E . Winnington , Bart . " The High Sheriff , in responding to the toast , offered a few wellturned compliments to the Loclge 349 , dwelling , in eulogistic terms , on the magnificence of the entertainment they had so generously provided . He concluded by proposing the " health of the Worshipful
Master and Brethren of the Worcester Lodge 349 . " The W . M , liaving acknowledged the compliment , called upon P . M . J . B . Hyde , to propose a toast . Bro . HYDE thereupon rose , and spoke to the foUowing effect : — " AA orshipful Sir , —It is five years since I had the honour of rising in this Hall to propose a toast , which , on that occasion , was received with unbounded applause ; and as the spirit of gallantry has not degenerated in our loyal city , I feel confident that the toast 1 am about to propose will be received with similar enthusiasm . I have to propose " The
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Provincial.
Lodge , 772 , met at the Crown , presided over by the W . M . Bro . AV . Cobley . The attendance at both Lodges was nearly the same , viz ., about 30 . It was stated during the evening , that the newly appointed Prov . Grand Master for AVorcestershirc , Bro . H . C . Vernon , had nearly recovered from a recent illness , ancl might be expected shortly to convene a Grand Lodge of the Province in this city .
Masonic Ball . —ThisVlong expected Masonic fete came off on Feb . 25 . The entertainment was given at the sole cost ofthe Brethren connected with Lodge 3491 ; and the company were not slow to acknowledge the liberality and good taste which shone so conspicuously in the entire arrangements . Upwards of 540 ladies and gentlemen , the elite of the county and city , were present , yet , such was the admirable skill shewn in the conduct of the festivity , that everything passed off with the ease and comfort of a select party . The arrival of the commenced
company about nine o ' clock , and at eleven the great doors of the outer hall were closed , in order to permit the completion of the supper tables , which were laid here in three long rows . The Nisi Prius Court was also fitted up as a supper room , and was found a very effectual ally to its larger neighbour . About half-past twelve o ' clock the pleasing labours of the dance were interrupted for the agreeable diversion of the supper table ; in a few minutes every seat was occupied , and the haU presented an
extremely animated aspect . The chair was filled by the Master of the Lodge , Bro . F . T . Elgie , and the sub-chairs by Bros . H . G . Goldingham , and E . G . Stone . The Nisi Prius party were presided over hy Bro . R . T . Rea . The Master ' s chair was placed under a canopy against the door of the hall , by whom the Mayor of the city , W . S . P . Hughes , Esq ., was seated , and the following Brethren , who hacl on former years filled the office of Master in the Society , viz ., J . B . Hyde , J . Bennett , A . Hooper , and B . Stable ; also Bro . J . AVilliams , S . D ., ancl Bro . AVood ,
Sec . The Chaplain was likewise seated here , ancl opened the proceedings by the following characteristic grace : — " May the Great Architect of the Universe give us grateful hearts for these His mercies , and make us mindful of the wants of others ; " to which Bro . Stable responded , " So mote it be . " After supper , the W . M . rose and proposed the following toasts : — " To all poor and distressed Masons , wherever dispersed over the face of land or water , wishing them a speedy deliverance from all their troublesand a safe return to their native land if they desire
, and deserve it ; " the health of " Her'Majesty , " with the usual Masonic addition of—" and the Craft ; " the " Hig h "; Sheriff of the County , Sir T . E . Winnington , Bart . " The High Sheriff , in responding to the toast , offered a few wellturned compliments to the Loclge 349 , dwelling , in eulogistic terms , on the magnificence of the entertainment they had so generously provided . He concluded by proposing the " health of the Worshipful
Master and Brethren of the Worcester Lodge 349 . " The W . M , liaving acknowledged the compliment , called upon P . M . J . B . Hyde , to propose a toast . Bro . HYDE thereupon rose , and spoke to the foUowing effect : — " AA orshipful Sir , —It is five years since I had the honour of rising in this Hall to propose a toast , which , on that occasion , was received with unbounded applause ; and as the spirit of gallantry has not degenerated in our loyal city , I feel confident that the toast 1 am about to propose will be received with similar enthusiasm . I have to propose " The