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Article MOIRA FESTIVAL. ← Page 2 of 2 Article MASONIC CHIT CHAT. Page 1 of 2 →
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Moira Festival.
Baumer and others . Some years having elapsed since the last convocation of the Order , the subject engrossed much attention . Dec . IS . —KxrsiiTS TE . IIPLARS . —A Quarterly Eucampment was held this evening . We have been solicited by several members to delay the account of the proceedings , as being irregular , and we cheerfully comply with their laudable request .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
Some foolish person , who rejoices in annoying those with whom he cannot associate , having reported that Lord John Churchill was appointed to the Madagascar frigate , his Lordship was subjected to numerous applications for various appointments . The despicable wi ght who can thus recklessly sport with the feelings of at least fifty deserving officers , deserves what he probably may not get , " a rope ' s end . " But why should the " Chronicle , " which is among the best informed of the public press , lend itself so easily to the imposition , and become the double dupe ?
A Provincial Grand Lodge for the county of Stafford , will be held at the Shire Hall , Stafford , on Monday , the 2 Sth day of January next , at twelve o ' clock at noon . The Brethren to appear in strict Masonic costume . By order of the Right Hon . the Earl Ferrers , P . G . M . J . W . Fleetwood , P . G . S .
The Palatine Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , No . 114 , celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , on Monday , the 2 Sth , in their Lodge-room , at Kay ' s hotel ( late Bridge Inn ) , Bishopwearmouth . We understand that Sir J . R . G . Graham , Bart ., P . G . M ., intends holding a Provincial Grand Lodge , at Carlisle very shortly . A Lodge of Instruction is about being formed in Exeter , which promises well .
Taunton . —Brother F . Warre , P . P . Chaplain , is elected W . M . of the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , and Brother Bales White reelected Treasurer . The indefatigable Brother Macdonald ( now Major ) , who leaves for India in April , is regular in his attendance , although residing at a distance of thirty miles . The Brethren of the Palladian Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , at the Bowling Green , Hereford , on Monday , the 28 th day of this month .
It is , we dare believe , needless for us to remind Masons that the Ides of March are not very distant , and that on the ninth of that month , the excellent and worthy treasurer , Brother Thomas Moore , will be at hand to report to his benevolent friends the result of their liberality , and to prove , in the progressive advancement of the younger " Lewis , " that we are only happy in doing our duty .
"The merry month of Maye , " too , will not pass unheeded . It is then we meet to cherish the female infant , and if possible to he '' a father to the fatherless . " The Iltli of that month is fixed for the f estival , and eleven Lodges meet in their own rooms . Wh y do not all of them hold the banquet in the Hall , and then and there contribute to support the daughters of those whom adversity has visited , or whom death has removed ?
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Moira Festival.
Baumer and others . Some years having elapsed since the last convocation of the Order , the subject engrossed much attention . Dec . IS . —KxrsiiTS TE . IIPLARS . —A Quarterly Eucampment was held this evening . We have been solicited by several members to delay the account of the proceedings , as being irregular , and we cheerfully comply with their laudable request .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
Some foolish person , who rejoices in annoying those with whom he cannot associate , having reported that Lord John Churchill was appointed to the Madagascar frigate , his Lordship was subjected to numerous applications for various appointments . The despicable wi ght who can thus recklessly sport with the feelings of at least fifty deserving officers , deserves what he probably may not get , " a rope ' s end . " But why should the " Chronicle , " which is among the best informed of the public press , lend itself so easily to the imposition , and become the double dupe ?
A Provincial Grand Lodge for the county of Stafford , will be held at the Shire Hall , Stafford , on Monday , the 2 Sth day of January next , at twelve o ' clock at noon . The Brethren to appear in strict Masonic costume . By order of the Right Hon . the Earl Ferrers , P . G . M . J . W . Fleetwood , P . G . S .
The Palatine Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , No . 114 , celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , on Monday , the 2 Sth , in their Lodge-room , at Kay ' s hotel ( late Bridge Inn ) , Bishopwearmouth . We understand that Sir J . R . G . Graham , Bart ., P . G . M ., intends holding a Provincial Grand Lodge , at Carlisle very shortly . A Lodge of Instruction is about being formed in Exeter , which promises well .
Taunton . —Brother F . Warre , P . P . Chaplain , is elected W . M . of the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , and Brother Bales White reelected Treasurer . The indefatigable Brother Macdonald ( now Major ) , who leaves for India in April , is regular in his attendance , although residing at a distance of thirty miles . The Brethren of the Palladian Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , at the Bowling Green , Hereford , on Monday , the 28 th day of this month .
It is , we dare believe , needless for us to remind Masons that the Ides of March are not very distant , and that on the ninth of that month , the excellent and worthy treasurer , Brother Thomas Moore , will be at hand to report to his benevolent friends the result of their liberality , and to prove , in the progressive advancement of the younger " Lewis , " that we are only happy in doing our duty .
"The merry month of Maye , " too , will not pass unheeded . It is then we meet to cherish the female infant , and if possible to he '' a father to the fatherless . " The Iltli of that month is fixed for the f estival , and eleven Lodges meet in their own rooms . Wh y do not all of them hold the banquet in the Hall , and then and there contribute to support the daughters of those whom adversity has visited , or whom death has removed ?